British & Foreign-Institute
London Jan 20 1844
Sir
The fame of your talents as an Artist of the first eminence, and a just appreciation of your beautiful works has induced the Committee of the British-Foreign-Institute to elect you, by an unanimous vote, an honorary Member of this Association. –
I have great pleasure in conveying to you this testimony of the high admiration & respect; and it affords me equal pleasure to avail myself of the opportunity of assuring you with how much esteem I have the honor to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant
J S Buckingham