845. JULIA WARD HOWE (1819 - 1910) American writer and reformer whose stirring "Battle Hymn of the Republic" rallied Union sentiment. A.L.S. 1p. 12mo., Oak Glen, July 21, 1903, writing, in part: "...I shall be much pleased to receive a visit from any and all of you tomorrow...I shall value the opportunity of meeting with friends from the West, a region for which I have[?] much affection...". Usual folds, else fine condition. 200 - 300