[Joseph Chamberlain, (1836 ? 1914), statesman] Autograph Letter Signed J. Chamberlain to unnamed correpondent (Sir) gently declining a dinner at the Ironmongers Company citing other engagements,

Three pages, 12mo, bifolium, black-bordered, good condition. I beg to thank you for your letter of 23rd inst. & kind invitation to dine with the Ironmongers Company. | Owing hoiwever to the pressure of my other engagements I have found myself compelled to decline all similar invitations, & [with?] every appreciation of the compliments you are good enough to pay me, I fear that I cannot make any exceptions to my rule [subscription, signature]. Partial Image available.