British author (1824-1889) regarded as the first British detective story writer. ALS, one page, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, December 21, 1881. Handwritten letter to A. P. Watt, in full: "I shall be very glad to see you tomorrow, about two o'clock as you kindly request." In very good to fine condition, with light soiling and an old biographical caption affixed at the top.
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