Sunnyside, (New York), Feb 20, 1850. 12mo. 1 pp. From Irving to George W. Childs, Esq.: “Dear Sir/I regret to say that the/autographs I possessed of Sir Walter/Scott have been so (gleaned?) to oblige/particular friends that I have none/left that I can possibly part with./Very respectfullly...Washington Irving." 20 1/4 x 10 1/4 in. (51.4 x 26 cm). Creasing from original folds. In frame with engraved portrait of Irving.