Holmes, Oliver Wendell, January 9, 1893

Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894). Letter to “My dear sir, I take the pen from my secretary’s hand to answer your kind Christmas message with my own hand. Thanks for sending your poem 'The [writer?] at Christmas,' which I enjoyed reading." Dated Jan 9, 1893. Manuscript, ink on paper. 1 piece, leaf 18 x 11 cm (1 page). One of 5 Holmes letters acquired together, possibly written to the same correspondent. With photocopy of seller’s description.