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Scottish Author Thomas Carlyle ALS

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Scottish Author Thomas Carlyle ALS
<B>Scottish Author Thomas Carlyle Autograph Letter Signed,</B></I> "<I>T. Carlyle</B></I>", two pages, 4.5" x 7.5", London, November 3, 1840, to an unknown recipient. With considerable flair, Carlyle begs off an invitation by writing, "<I>…Had I a 'Fortunatus' Hat, or even any swift wheel-vehicle, I should straight way seek out Denmark Hill, and deliver my message in person: but I hope you can dispence with that formality in favour of a pedestrian who is rather busy.</B></I>" Smoothed folds, very fine condition. Thomas Carlyle (1795 - 1881) was one of the 19th century's great thinkers. His prolific, influential and versatile pen tackled subjects ranging from history to philosophy to religion. <I>Ex. Henry E. Luhrs Collection.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)