Samuel Clemens (1835 1910) mark Twain American author of such classics as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer Huckleberry Finn and A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur Court A.L. S. I p. 8vo., New York Dec. 18 [n.y.], in full dear Sir I thank you very much for the compliments of your invitation am sorry that I am unable to accept it but I must denys myself as I have already as many engagements for the season as I can venture to indulge myself with Truly yours S. L. Clemens" Attractively matted with an engraving all in a gold frame