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Author - Battle Hymn of the Republic HOWE, Julia Ward (1819-1910). American social reformer. Leader in the woman-suffrage movement. Author of the “Battle hymn of the Republic” (1862) which was written after she attended a review of Union Troops at Bailey’s Cross Roads outside Washington during which she witnessed a sudden and unexpected attack by the enemy on Nov. 20, 1861. That night she lay in a dark room and wrote line after line and the song was quickly composed. Fabulous portion of an autograph letter signed, one and a half pages. Howe writes in part: “...you must not wait for me this evening. I shall come if I possibly can, but I am much fatigued from my birthday celebrations... I have long been promised to speak in the Sunday School...” She continues: “you must remember that I am under petti coat government from which time is no appeal. Affect’ly yours, Julia Ward Howe”. Full signatures of Julia Ward Howe are very desirable. In excellent condition..SOLD   |