Autograph Letter Signed ('R: Griffiths') from Ralph Griffiths, editor of the Monthly Review, to an unnamed editor [John Nichols of the Gentleman's Magazine?] recommending the grandson of Dr Philip Doddridge. With engraving of Griffiths by Ridley.

1p., 4to. In good condition, on aged paper, with thin trace of glue from mount on blank reverse, and minor chipping beneath flourish of Griffiths's signature. Addressing his letter to 'Dear Sir!', Griffiths suggests that if his correspondent is 'in want of any assistance' in carrying on his 'very extensive literary concerns, the Bearer can be well recommended. - He has had a liberal education, possesses a good taste, & may be useful to you in revising, correcting, translating, &c. &c.' The 'young Gentleman' to whom Griffiths refers is, he states, 'Grandson to the Celebrated Dr. Doddridge', and he and the recipient of the letter may be 'useful to each other', if the latter has 'occasion for such an Assistant'. Doddridge's grandson would appear to be John Doddridge Humphreys (b.1760) of Tewkesbury, whose son of the same name edited Doddridge's works. Docketed in a contemporary hand at the head of the page 'Griffiths R'. The engraving of 'Ralph Griffiths, LLD' by '[William] Ridley sc' (taken from the European Magazine, 1803) is 9.5 x 13 cm, laid down on a paper mount. It is in fair condition, on lightly aged paper. The Griffiths papers are in the Bodleian Library, Oxford.