[ Sir Edward George Clarke, barrister who represented Oscar Wilde. ] Autograph Letter Signed ('Edward Clarke'), reminiscing about a trial at which he considers his client was wrongly convicted, and commenting on his son William Francis Clarke.

1p., 4to. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. He begins by expressing pleasure at having been asked to write his name in Tyrrell's copy of his book (probably 'Benjamin Disraeli', published in 1926). He also thanks him for 'the kind things said about me in your letter'. He has 'tried to be useful in various ways', and remembers 'the case you mention. Channell tried it, & Took was against me, & I lost it because my young client, asked in the witness box to write certain words wrote "Skiny Kate." I believe it was an honest mistake & that the verdict was wrong.' He ends by thanking him for his 'kindness many years ago to my son' [ William Francis Clarke (1883-1961), better-known for his work with Naval Intelligence], which 'has been justified by his course at the Bar'. He knows that Tyrrell shares 'his father's satisfaction'.