Thorburn, Grant (1773-1863). Merchant, author; wrote "Laurie Todd" and also used it as a pen name, published the first seed catalog (The Gentleman and Gardener's Kalendar, 1812) printed in America. ALS, 1 p., Albany, May 21, 1835. To Dr. Sprague, complying with a request for an autograph. A neat note. Near fine.