English Assyriologist (1817-1894). 2 autograph letters signed. Madrid and no place. 8vo. 2 pp. on one bifolium and one single sheet. On headed stationery of the British Legation in Madrid and the Athenaeum.
$ 532 / 450 €
(88425/BN58267)
To "Sir Frederick" with material for his research on the War of the Spanish Succession: "I send you a plan of the battle of Almansa presented to me by the Spanish Minister of War. It is all that I have been able to get, I do not know whether it is all you want. If not pray let me know and I will do my best to get more [...]". - To his friend Taylor, declining a dinner invitation, as he is out of town: "I am going into the country tomorrow for a family sabbath visit and shall not return until Monday. I am exceedingly sorry that I cannot eat of your lamb - it would have given me great pleasure [...]".