Autograph letter signed to R. Triphook, St James Street London.

One page, 4to, chipped, creased, small holefold marks, other damage but text minimally affected and readable as follows: "I have recieved[sic] Puttenham and Spencer safe and must request you to send me immediately "The secret history of the court of James Ist, 2 vols demi-octavo [underlined]," and two copies of Gilchrist's letter to Gifford" which I see advertised as just published. The former, and one copy of the latter are to be put <?> down to the account of Mr Mitford of Benhall [John Mitford, misc. writer, see DNB]. I hope to recieve[sic] them soon, direct as before. / Henry Whittington "Secret History of the court of James Ist" 2 vols./ "Gilchrist's letter to Gifford on the new edition of Ford." 2 copies. (The former was edited by Scott and published in 1811.)