Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809-1894). Letter to unnamed correspondent saying he is glad to be back on his native soil after a trip to Britain, which, though delightful, strained his health. Sends greetings to Dr. Donald MacAlister, who with his brother the professor "did everything to make our visit at Cambridge a pleasant one. I received the 'Eagle' including an account of my visit." Dated Jan 17, 1887, Boston. Manuscript, ink on paper. 1 piece, leaf 18 x 12 cm (writing on 2 pages). One of 5 Holmes letters acquired together, possibly written to the same correspondent. With photocopy of seller's description. Holmes, Oliver Wendell (author) January 11, 1888 Text electronic image/tiff MS 331, box 1, folder 50 ku-riss:77 https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-riss/77 aspace_51ad0b1334f21005b24d1a8cf5b8187a This work is free of known copyright restrictions.