[ Richard Bentley, publisher ] Autograph Letter Signed "Richard Bentley" to William Jerdan, author and editor.

Two pages, 12mo, small closed tears at folds, mainly good condition. "Indeed I couldn't spare you on Thursday next the 15th instant at 6 o'clock. How is it that you did not [put?] this in your tablets. | You will meet in addition [at? the same party only Theodore Hook & Geo[orge] Hogarth. | How could I get on without you." Docketed by Jerdan, "R. Bentley | Feby 1838 | Gross flattery".