CARLYLE, Thomas (1795-1881) English author. Autograph letter signed. To Vernon Lushington. Chelsea, dated 18 January 1864 (but 1865), congratulating him on his marriage.

'Accept my kind congratulations on this highest of events that lies ahead for you. I am delighted to hear of your good fortune in general, and trust this may be a crowning item in it. I am just finishing my Book; you may mark that as a synchronism if your memory has any room. Wishing you and your fair Life Partner many bright years. Yours sincerley T Carlyle.'

Two sides 12mo, with integral blank. With the original envelope.