[Charles Turner, engraver.] Autograph Letter Signed ('C. Turner') to the antiquary John Britton, explaining that he has been asked to attend at the Horse Guards, after having presented a print of Lord Hill to King George IV.

2pp., 4to. In good condition, on lightly-aged paper. He will have to forgo meeting Britton, as he the previous evening he received 'a Message from the Horse Guards to attend there on Saturday at 3 O Cl'. He has 'just finished a Whole Length of Ld Hill, & its on that acct. I am summoned, I was yesterday Introduced with it To His Majesty so you see my present situation'. He will send the prints the following Tuesday, 'as they are in my press'. Turner's engraving of Hill is captioned: 'Painted by Henry W. Pickersgill Esq. R.A. Engraved by C. Turner, A.R.A. To the Kings Most Excellent Majesty this Print of General the Right Honorable Lord Hill, G.C.B. Commanding Chief of all His Majesties Forces &c. &c. &c. is with Gracious permission humbly dedicated by His Majestys most dutiful Subject and Servant C. Turner. London Published May 14, 1824, by Mr. Turner, 50, Warren Street, Fitzroy Square, Messrs. Colnaghi & Co.'