ALS signed “J. Fenimore Cooper,” one page, 4 x 5, no date. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I regret it will not be in my power to join your little party tomorrow evening. The vessel in which I am to go to Lyhorn, will sail early on Saturday and unless I keep watch over certain subjects during Friday evening my object in coming here may be entirely defeated…We are both moving about the world so much, that it is probable we shall meet again.” Affixed to a heavier scrapbook page. In very good condition, with scattered stains and closely trimmed edges. Cooper’s writing proved controversial for his stridently expressed political views, and made many enemies while living in Europe due to his defense of his native United States. Letters by Cooper are rather uncommon. RR Auction COA.
