On offer is an autographed letter signed by a Rob Porter, likely Reverend Robert Ker Porter (1777-1842). The letter measures 9 x 7-1/4 inches, two pages. Autograph letter signed, dated Draycot, Sept[ember] 26th 1833. A couple of letters ink smudged, otherwise very good condition. Letter to unnamed correspondent. Extending an invitation to visit, and noting that the "picture framer at Newcastle ... had seen a proof of Sir Walter, before the letters, some time ago." The author of this letter is possibly Rev. Robert Ker Porter of Draycott-in-the-Moors in Staffordshire. The Heath House mentioned in this letter is also located in Staffordshire.Rev. Robert Ker Porter, was born in Haigh, Wigan, Lancs., 1774 ; son of William Porter ; educated Man. Gr. Sch., 12th June, 1787 ; Mat. Brasenose Coll., Ox., 23rd May, 1792 ; Exhibitioner, 1792 ; Hulme Exhibitioner, 1796 ; B.A., 14th Jan., 1796 ; M.A., 24th Oct., 1796 ; Curate of Buiy, 1799—1806 ; Rector of Draycott-le-Moors, 1806 to death ; married Mary, daughter of Rev. H. Thomas, Curate of Leigh ; died. 25th March, 1838 ; buried. Draycott.
