New Hampshire born personality (1829–1889) who was the first deaf-blind American person to learn to communicate in the English language. ALS signed “L. Bridgman,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 4 x 6.75, January 18, 1849. In part: “I thank you most truly for a needle book & lamp mat which you sent me for Christmas & New Year. I prize them highly. I shall think much of you with love when ever I feel of them with my finger.” In fine condition, with a small hole to the lower left corner of the first page, and some show-through from mounting remnants. RR Auction COA.
