An Unanswered Letter
Pré Charmoy, Autun,
Saône et Loire, France,
Sept. 13, 1867.
Sir—I am at present engaged upon a book on etching and should be glad to give a full account of what you have done, but find a difficulty, which is that, although I have seen many of your etchings, I have not fully and fairly studied them. I wonder whether you would object to lend me a set of proofs for a few weeks. As the book is already advanced, I should be glad of an early reply. My opinion of your work is, on the whole, so favourable that your reputation could only gain by your affording me the opportunity of speaking of your work at length.
I remain, Sir,
Your obedient servant,
P. G. HAMERTON.
James Whistler, Esq.