[Augustus Mayhew, author, editor of the Comic Almanac.] Autograph Letter Signed to C. L. Kenney [?Charlie?], giving the legal position with regard to Kenney?s desire to get his hands on his infant son?s legacy.

See his entry, and those of his brother and Kenney, in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 12mo. Bifolium. Twenty-two lines of text, addressed to ?C. L. Kenney Esq? and signed ?Aug: Mayhew?. In good condition, lightly aged, with thin strip of glue from mount adhering to blank reverse of second leaf. Begins: ?Dear Charlie/ Of course, we have to act under legal guidance. I will submit your letter to Mr Clare, for his opinion, but do not make yourself too sure of receiving the legacy, as your son?s guardian.? He will submit Kenney?s letter to Clare, but the matter having been discussed, ?the opinion was rather plainly stated, that the legacy must be invested for the benefit of the infant, & kept at interest until he reached his 21st year, the legacy being intended for the benefit of the infant, & the non-carrying out of that intention being at the risk of the Trustees of the will.?