Autograph Letter Signed ('G R Gleig') from George Robert Gleig, Chaplain of Chelsea Hospital, to the editor of the Literary Gazette William Jerdan'. With portrait.

3pp., 12mo. A bifolium, with the reverse of the second leaf addressed by Gleig to Jerdan at Grove House, Brompton, and carrying a red postmark and Gleig's seal in black wax. Gleig cannot accept Jerdan's offer of 'admissions for the opera' himself, 'but some most particular friends' of his have 'just come to town', and if he were to 'transfer' his 'kindness' to them, Gleig would be obliged. He gives alternative dates, and an address for the tickets to be sent to. He ends 'This is too bad, but you may thank your own hospitality', striking a similar tone in a postscript, which refers to his 'Covent Garden orders'. The accompanying engraving of Gleig is extracted from the Maclise Portrait Gallery, and is captioned with a facsimile of his signature and 'Author of "The Subaltern."' It is in good condition, neatly presented and lightly-attached to a paper mount.