English caricaturist and illustrator (1817-1864). ALS, one page both sides, 4.5 x 7, no date. In part, “’Am I fond of Wild Duck?’ ‘Ain’t I just’—I own the soft impeachment but I shall not be able to accept your tempting invitation for to day, as I am obliged to start with a friend from the Goose and Gridiron (St. Paul’s Church Yard) at 1/2 past one for Ham…If you will allow me I will do myself the pleasure of calling to see how you got on with your painting before I go.” Central intersecting horizontal and vertical folds, light uniform toning, some wrinkling, and a collector notation in pencil at the top of the page, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
