[Admiral of the Fleet Sir Doveton Sturdee, victor in the Battle of the Falkland Islands.] Autograph Letter Signed ('F C D Sturdee') to marine artist W. L. Wyllie, regarding celebrations of the Glorious First of June.

1p., 8vo. In fair condition, lightly aged, with small pin hole to corner. The letter relates to celebrations of the anniversary of the Glorious First of June at Portsmouth (involving HMS Victory). He begins by expressing the hope that Wyllie has 'asked Lord Howe for the Function on June 1st? […] If not I have asked the Com[mande]r. in Chief to peform the Function, which he is agreeable to do.' It is 'desirable to know', as 'time is short', and 'The C in C wishes to ask him to lunch. Besides I want our [Expenses?] to get [?] notices, as one must use the opportunity to catch more money.' Wyllie has added a note at the head, "[to?] ask Lord Howe to hoist cherub on bow of Victory". From the Wyllie papers, from which a letter by Earl Howe on the same subject is also offered. (Wyllie painted several scenes from the Battle of the Falkland Islands)