.   Parton, James. (1822-1891). Biographer. ALS, 1½ pp., Newburyport, MA Oct. 29, 1884. To a bookseller, seeking a copy of Adventures of a Lady in the War of Independence in America. "If you have a copy of the book named above at a price not beyond reason, I should like it." The same type of request we receive today. Near fine.