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Famed lexicographer Noah Webster autograph letter signed ''N. Webster''. The creator of the famous American English language dictionary datelines his letter 26 July 1803 from Balltown [Iowa]. Three years later, he would publish his first dictionary, ''A Compendious Dictionary of the English Language.'' Letter is addressed to an undisclosed ''gentleman'' and discusses a current trip he is taking: ''Gentleman -- I have been longer on my journey westward than I expected -- If I have any letters at Albany, pray be so good as to direct them to Rutland in Vermont, for which place I depart this afternoon -- Yours Respectfully / N Webster''. He additionally signs and inscribes back panel, ''Noah Webster / Balltown Springs / July 28 1803''. 1pp. document measures 7.5'' x 11'' with some showthrough and toning. Paper loss along bottom edge. Very good.