An Original Hand Written and Signed Letter by the poet Samuel Rogers to Prime Minister Lord Aberdeen. Undated C1845. The letter reads 'My Dear Lord Aberdeen, Pray forgive me if I break upon you at such a time - only to say - how much you are in my thoughts. That I grieve for myself I need not tell you. May He Who made us - and who alone knows what is best for us - who gives and who takes away, bless and support you all. Yours ever, Samuel Rogers. Samuel Rogers 1763-1855 was an English poet, during his lifetime one of the most celebrated, although his fame has long since been eclipsed by his Romantic colleagues and friends Wordsworth, Coleridge and Byron. His recollections of these and other friends such as Charles James Fox are key sources for information about London artistic and literary life, with which he was intimate, and which he used his wealth to support. He made his money as a banker and was also a discriminating art collector. Size is 182m x 112mm. Condition is good. Folding crease.