^#621 ^Lot 649 James R. Randall

ALS, one lightly lined page, 5 x 11, October 21, 1895. Randall writes to an admirer. In part: “I have so many calls to write ‘My Maryland’ autographically that I am not able very conveniently, to oblige kind folks in this particular. I beg that you will be content for one verse.” After signing, he adds a postscript: “See the Century Magazine for August 1887, for an account of ‘My Maryland’ etc.” On a second sheet, mounted to the bottom of the letter, Randall pens the words to his song. In part: “Hark to an exiled son’s appeal, Maryland! My Mother-State, to thee I kneel, Maryland!… Maryland! My Maryland!” Light toning and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. An uncommon and desirable quote with provenance by the writer himself.