[ London linen trade in early-Victorian period. ] Autograph Letter in the third person from 'Miss A Dealtry' to Messrs Wilson of New Bond Street, linen drapers, placing an order and including a swatch of fabric.

2pp., 12mo. Bifolium, addressed, with postmarks, on reverse of second leaf, to 'Messrs. Wilson | Linen Drapers | New Bond Street', and also docketed '1838 | Dealtry Miss A'. In frail condition, with the two leaves separated and closed tears and wear. Sewn with white thread onto the second leaf of the letter is a swatch of cloth - dark blue with white and red stripes - in a loop of circa 20 x 1.5 cm. The text reads: 'Miss A Dealtry wishes Mr. Wilson would send her 2 yards of blue linen exactly like the pattern if he has any - if not she will not have any at present - Miss Robinson also wants 20 yards of thhe best Welch flannel Mr. Wilson has for 1 per yard & 7.8s of strong Calico about sixpence a yard - the flannel & Calico to be sent to 8. Bedford Sqre The Miss Dealtry's would be glad to have their Bill'. Accompanying the letter is an early twentieth-century newspaper or magazine advertisement for 'Jno. Wilsons' [sic] Succrs., Ltd.', mounted on card.