Author, explorer, and special correspondent for the New York Herald (1841–1904), most famous for his inquiry, ‘Dr. Livingstone, I presume?,’ upon finding David Livingstone, a fellow explorer who had become lost in the wilds of Africa. ALS, one page, 4.75 x 7.25, Richmond Terrace letterhead, February 22, 1900. Handwritten letter to Edward Gully, Secretary to the Speaker of the House of Commons, in part: "I should feel obliged for 2 orders for the Members Gallery for Monday next. 2—for Tuesday, 1 for Thursday, Kindly send them to me as I am still unable from illness to go to the house." In fine condition.
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