Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894). Letter thanking unnamed correspondent for holiday lines and mentions seeing Mr. MacAlister when he was here. Dated Jan 11, 1888, Boston. Letter written by secretary and signed by Holmes. Manuscript, ink on printed card with message that poor eyesight requires that Holmes use a secretary. 1 piece, folio leaf 15 x 13 cm (writing on 2 pages). One of 5 Holmes letters acquired together, possibly written to the same correspondent. With photocopy of seller’s description.