Third-person ALS, signed within the text, "Mr. Washington Irving," one page, 4.5 x 7.25, January 13, [1830]. Letter as secretary to the American Legation in London, regretting his inability to attend a dinner with Major General and Mrs. John Macdonald. In full: "Mr. Washington Irving presents his compliments to M. General and Mrs. Macdonald and regrets extremely that a previous engagement for dinner on Monday the 18th inst. prevents his having the honor of accepting their obliging invitation." In fine condition.
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