Autograph letter signed ("Thos. Hughes") to Ben W. Austin; "Uffington House, Chester, 12. 5. 1893"

From the Bart Auerbach Collection. One full page, 8vo, on letterhead of "County Courts Circuit No. 9," tipped at edge to slightly larger sheet, a minor fold tear touching a letter. Item #409414

A humorous response to an autograph collector: "So wishing you all success in your effort to collect the autographs of all 'noted people' in every corner of the hospitable globe–the 'noted people' in the rest of it not having as yet I take it learned to sign their names–I am yours very truly Thos Hughes." (BA).

Price: $250.00