[Richard Westmacott, sculptor, Professor of Sculpture at the Royal Academy.] Autograph Letter Signed to the wife of ‘Mr B.’, congratulating the couple on their wedding anniversary, and looking forward to his own marriage.

See his entry, and that of his father, in the Oxford DNB. 2pp, 12mo. In good condition, lightly aged, with neatly-trimmed remnants of a windowpane mount adhering to the edges of the leaf. Folded twice for postage. Addressed to ‘My dear Madam’ and signed ‘R. W:’, followed by odd flourish. Begins: ‘Permit me to make my little offering in honor of a day which I am sure in your case, at any rate, is kept truly and honestly as a happy anniversary - We poor single things can only look on - admire, and envy!’ - (and perhaps hope to do likewise one of these fine days)’ (Westmacott would not marry until 1845). He wishes her ‘and Mr B.’ ‘many returns of your wedding-day-keeping’, and sends his best regards ‘to the Demoiselles’, whom he hopes will ‘also soon provide similar occasions for their friends to wish them joy’.