(1859-1936) English classical scholar and poet, author of 'A Shropshire Lad', a cycle of poems marked by the author's pessimism and preoccupation with early death, which gradually acquired a wide readership and appealed particularly to a younger audience during World War I. Fine association A.L.S., 2pp. 8vo., Trinity College, Feb. 1, 1928 to 'Rolleston', undoubtedly Thomas W. Rolleston (1857–1920), an Irish writer, literary figure and translator, best known as a poet. He was closely tied to late-19th-century London literary circles, particularly the Rhymers' Club. Housman seeks to aid his friend, writing in part: '...When the Family had finished deploring your absence last Friday it passed to me more cheerful subjects...and I was directed to make to round of members and collect their several opinions as to the eligibility of a gentleman proposed to fill the vacancy left by the Bishop of Derby. Will you therefor give me five minutes?...I regularly go for a walk after lunch and could easily call at your house any day you might name...' A few trivial toned spots, else fine.