[ Charles Robert Maturin, author of 'Melmoth the Wanderer'. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('C. R. Maturin') to William Spooner, writh reference to a 'friendly letter' by Sir Walter Scott, and his family's 'romantic' history.

1p., 4to. In fair condition, aged and worn. The breaking open of the wafer has resulted in slight loss at the beginning of Maturin's signature. Addressed on reverse to 'William Spooner Esqre | at Mr Millikin's | Grafton Street'. (His not writing of 'Dublin' implies that he is writing from the same place.) Maturin was the great-uncle of Oscar Wilde, who adopted the name 'Sebastian Melmoth' during his self-exile on the continent. A short but piquant letter, reading: 'Dear Sir | I enclose Sir Walter Scott's friendly letter - As authentic biography is more interesting than fictitious, I will send you a memoir of my own family, the events in which are as romantic as those in any tale, with the advantage of being true - Sincerely yours | R. Maturin | August 15th.'