Author:
Frederic Harrison (1831-1923), English jurist, radical politician, positivist and biographer of John Ruskin
Publication details:
23 January 1885; on letterhead 38 Westbourne Terrace, W. [London.]
12mo: 1 page. On lightly stained paper with remains of mounts adhering to the four corners. Although honoured, he cannot accept the invitation to address the University Literature Society, 'this term at any rate'. 'I have at present a course of lectures twice a week at the Temple; & in February I have to being and carry on until Easter a course of lectures which will require much research & care'. He also has 'an unfinished volume in hand'.
