[ Stanley Anderson artist ] Autograph Letter Signed Stanley Anderson to Maurice declining at length social engagement through tiredness.

One page, cr. 8vo, fold marks, small stain in margin, text clear and attractive (a neat hand). He appreciates the invitation to Dover Street to dine. I[t] gave me great pleasure to have this expression of your friendship and it was great ill-lcuk that the wretched teaching shoulkd have prevented me from enjoying your company - I teach all day on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. | On wednesday nights I feel so exhausted mentally and physically that I am glad to crawl back home to bed. My spirits are very 'pianissimo' and I felt that if I came along at 10 pm this would be a damper to the usual conviviality associated with our meetings at the Arts Club. I can assure you that my non attaendance later was not due to lack of desire for I greatly enjoy the privilege of sitting withion your circle of friends there. [...]