American author and poet (1849-1916) best known for writing in 'Hoosier' dialect and for his children's poems. ALS signed “J. W. Riley,” one page, 5 x 8, November 7, 1888. Handwritten letter to John Eliot Browne, in part: "I fear I will be unable to answer as you desire and as I earnestly wish to. My time now is taken about wholly by preparation for opening lecture season, else I would turn at once in the effort to please you with a Thanksgiving contribution. Will hope yet that some unlooked-for time worthy of the task will be mine in which to serve you." In fine condition.
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