Irving, John Treat (1812-1906). Author, nephew of Washington Irving, wrote for the Knickerbocker as "John Quod."  ALS, 1 p., Sept. 12th, nd. Agreeing to a request: "By some accident the sheet of paper which you sent me has become so soiled that it is unfair to write on. It will afford me great pleasure to comply with your request..." Attractive and near fine.