[ Autographs ] ASA GRAY (1810 - 1888) American botanist, a close correspondent and ardent supporter of Charles Darwin who stood for Darwin's theories at the time of their controversial introduction in the United States. A.L.S. 1p. 8vo., Cambridge, Jan. 20 [n.y.] to "Silliman" mentioning an article on botany and asking about arrangements for its printing. Tipped to a larger page, small fold tear, generally very good.