Autographed letter signed about his appointment to sit for a portrait

1888. unbound. very good. 1 page, 9.5 x 7.5 inches, London, June 18, 1888, confirming his appointment at Wm. Wards studio in part: "Yes! - I shall be not only very happy but very proud to sit to Mr. Ward for my portrait for you & take it as an immense compliment into the bargain. Mr. Ward & myself will be able to arrange about the sittings - when the time arrives - without much difficulty. Forgive me for not writing sooner." This letter was addressed to Sir Henry Lucy, a patron of the arts who mounted the letter in a scrap book and added a postscript in the left margin: "The portrait was painted and hung for years in our dining room..." Gently (truncated) faded at the edges with light spotting in the margins; still in very good condition overall. English illustrator and political cartoonist who was prominent in the second half of the 19th century. He was the illustrator for "Alice in Wonderland" and is best remembered as the principle political cartoonist for "Punch" magazine for over 50 years. (Inventory #: 281899)