British sculptor (1777–1859). ALS signed “J. Bacon,” one page, 7.25 x 9, June 11, 1841. Letter to a friend written in Bacon’s difficult to decipher hand. In part: “Mr. L. Manning is here and says that you wish my order for proceeding at Newman…I think he is mistaken, still, as I do not ‘order’ will offer my anxious request their operations may be begun as soon as you possibly can.” Reverse of black-bordered second integral pages bear an address panel in Bacon’s hand. Letter is affixed by the left edge of second page to a 9.75 x 12 collector’s folder. In very good condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, pencil remnant to top edge, and scattered toning and soiling. RR Auction COA.
