ROSSETTI
(William Michael, 1829-1919, Man of Letters and Art Critic)
Autograph Letter Signed to Squire SPRIGGE
(Sir (Samuel) Squire, 1860-1937, Medical Editor and Author) thanking him for his letter "asking for my name as Steward at the Annual Dinner ... I recollect the same question was raised last year, I then explained that I am totally out of the habit of attending public dinners or demonstrations of any sort ..." and this tendency has increased with the years, under the circumstances it would not "be considered appropriate that I shd figure as a steward (for I shd not be personally present at the dinner) ...", 3 sies 8vo., 5 Endsleigh Gardens, 23rd June
Item Date:
1890
Stock No:
28599
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