Author, suffragette, dramatist, poet, and biographer (1819–1910), best remembered as the lyricist of ‘Battle Hymn of the Republic.’ Civil War–dated ALS signed “Julia W. Howe,” one page, lightly-lined both sides, 4.75 x 8, March 19, [1864]. Letter to a Charles K. Tuckerman of the editorial committee of Spirit of the Fair. In part: “I send a short poem for the Spirit of the Fair. If desired, I will send another…I have copied the fourth verse too near the third—this should be looked out for in the proof…best wishes for the Fair.” In fine condition, with trivial adhesive remnants to the left border (not affecting the signature or body of the letter). Accompanied by an unsigned original carte-de-visite portrait of Howe. The poem Howe refers to is ‘Victory,’ which was prepared expressly for Spirit of the Fair, a periodical published in conjunction with the New York Metropolitan Fair in May 1864. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.
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