CHANTREY (Sir Francis Legatt, 1781-1841, Sculptor)

Autograph Letter Signed to 'My Dear Sir', saying "Your wish respecting the Casts of your Brothers Bust shall be attended to the moment Mr Jones ... is well enough ... but we are all sadly out of joint I have scarcely a man that can be considered well - several seriously ill & one beyond all hope of recovery. Your carriage will be the best conveyance for the cast intended for yourself ... any day ... after Monday next", with a P.S. dated 21st January, "The man alluded to ... is dead. This is the 2nd since Xmas & now I have another in great danger", 2 sides 8vo., Belgravia Place, 19th January

In January and February 1837 Great Britain was gripped by a severe influenza epidemic, affecting all levels of society.

Item Date:  1837

Stock No:  54704      £75

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