A Rare William Morris Autograph Letter To A Fellow Socialist Activist

WILLIAM MORRIS (1834-1896). A British designer, writer, and socialist activist, Morris is best known as a major participant in the Arts and Crafts Movement.ALS. 1pg. August 26. [no year]. Kelmscott, House, Hammersmith. An autograph letter signed William Morris. He wrote to his friend and fellow socialist Charles Rowley, seemingly declining an invitation to give a speech. Dear Sir Many thanks for your kind invitation but I am sorry to say I cannot engage myself any more at present, as my list is very full. I am Dear Sir Yours faithfully William Morris. In very good condition with some toning. There is also a diagonal line, like a cross-out, through the (truncated) entire text. Morris autograph letters are rare. (Inventory #: 5770)