February 9, 1831

St. John, James Augustus, 1801-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pringle

He apologizes for not writing sooner on grounds that he was busy with his most recently published work, "Lives of Distinguished Travellers." Discusses his upcoming "Anatomy of Society" and expresses concern over its critics' reception and his friends' reactions. Inquires after Pringle's upcoming work of fiction about South Africa and wishes him future success.

GLC00496.217