[Sir Francis Workman McNaghtan, Anglo-Irish judge in India; Madras] Autograph Letter Signed F. Workman MacNaghten to William Behnes, Sculptor, about busts/casts presumably fashioned by Behnes for him.

One page, 4to, bifolium, letter page aged but in good condition, minor closed tear, but verso of second leaf, address page, is grubby, with substantial closed tear, with added annotations (brief biography of Nacnaghtan, etc.). Text: I have been here for some days but by a letter from Roepark I learned that a case supposed to contain the Bust had arrived there - I do not wish the cast to be packed up at present. I have several friends who are desirous of having such a memorial of me - some of my own immediate family I understand wish to be supplied but they will apply to you as purchasers [underlined] - I have now to inform you that a few days since I sent Mr David Hill of the India house an order for ?107 -19- with which I dare say he will have called upon you before you can receive this letter. I am now setting off on my return to Roepark - yours of the 5th reached me this morning [...]. Note: I have found no reference to a bust of Macnaghtanby Behnes.