Poet best known for his poems of childhood 'Wynken, Blynken, and Nod' and 'Little Boy Blue.' ALS, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.25, December 1, 1872. Love letter to his future wife Julia discussing their upcoming wedding. In part, 'I think of you every hour of the day, and it seems, darling Julia, as if every hour added new strength to my devoted and all absorbing love...Don't you think you will be obliging enough to marry me next fall? It would really be quite an accommodation and I positively see no reason why you cannot just as well as not marry me then.' Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. In fine condition, with a few scattered light spots and mild toning. RRAuction COA.
