Autograph Letter Signed to William Haines.

Author: 
John N. Rhodes
Publication details: 
18 October 1838; '2 Maddox St. Bond S London'.
£46.00
SKU: 4388

English artist (1809-42). One page, quarto, with the second leaf of the bifoliate bearing the address ('To | William Haines Esqr.. | Sol[icito]r. | Cannon Street | Birmingham'), with the remains of a red wax seal, and two postmarks. Discoloured, and with damp stains causing discoloration and damage to the paper, but not affecting the legibility of the text. Small spike hole through both leaves, not affecting text. Having been 'from home yestereday on a painting expidition' he could not acknowledge Haines' letter sooner. 'I now beg to acknowledge the Receipt of a £50 Bank of England note from you - I am extremely sorry to hear that I have put you to the slightest inconvenience - Had I not been very hard pressed I assure you I should not have been so troublesome Inclosed you have the Sun Life Office receipt for one Years Premium for teh Assurance of my life for £100 in your favor - Allow me now to return you my most heartfelt & grateful thanks for your very great kindness'. Signed 'John Rhodes'.