Sentiment ("Ah! quantum est in rebus inane!") and comic 10-line protest against dating a requested autograph. 1 page (1 piece), recipient not given. Begins: "Well, now having uttered..." Signed: Thomas de Quincey. On half-sheet of white paper (dove embossed in corner).

Presumably enclosed, and now in same folder, is a half-sheet of blue paper from Florence L. de Quincey to "Sir" at Lasswade (1 page). Subject: Enclosing autograph which you requested; my father apologises for the delay; he is exhausted from nervous illness and is preparing material for the press. Begins: "My father was shocked to see..."