Letter reads, “May 8^th 1876, Dear Sir, In reply to your letter of the 20^th of last month just received I can only say that it gives me pleasure to find that you think my autograph worth having. I remain Dear Sir Yours very faithfully, Isaac Butt”.

Isaac Butt, QC, MP (1813 – 1879), was an Irish barrister, politician, Member of Parliament (M.P.), and the founder and first leader of a number of Irish nationalist parties and organizations, including the Irish Metropolitan Conservative Society in 1836, the Home Government Association in 1870 and in 1873 the Home Rule League.

Letter is written on a folded sheet of paper which measures 4 ¾” x 7 ½”. Three slight crease marks are present. Paper has yellowed with age. No chips. Shows light surface dirt and smudges. [SM]

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