Distinguished Anglo-American artist (1738-1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. ALS signed “Benj'n West,” one page both sides, 7.25 x 9, April 30, 1807. Letter to a Mr. Humphry, in part: "You cannot be more disappointed there myself, that Mr. Bond (your friend) had not received his card of invitation to the dinner at the Royal Academy on Saturday next: and you cannot be more indignant at the shameful neglect which produced the cause of the omission, than I am…Mr. Bond's name was (agreeable to your request) inserted in the first list of invitations which went out the middle of last week; but the Messenger I find received them with only the name of the person invited on each card, without any direction being added of his place of residence, the consequence has been—that many of the cards have been delivered to wrong persons—and a many returned, as not being able to find the persons to whom they was meant to be delivered. I therefore conclude that Mr. Bond's card as been delivered to some other Mr. Bond! Among last nights invitations our friend Mr. Champernowne had a card sent to him for the dinner on Saturday next at the Royal Academy—which circumstance I am very happy to make known to you—and as your friend Mr. Bond has not received his card, I hope you will make him acquainted with the causes of the omission, and of the President and council's sincere regret." Addressed on the integral leaf in West's hand. In fine condition.
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