An Original Handwritten and Signed Letter by the 7th Earl of Elgin famous for the Elgin Marbles. A handwritten and signed letter by the 7th Lord Elgin, remembered for taking the 'Elgin marbles'. Mounted within a paper border. 'Dear Sir, In enclosing Mr Fielde's letter I beg leave to add my best thanks for your effectual assistance to him. I have been most unexpectedly detained in London much longer than I had calculated. I am, Your very faithful servant, Elgin. Might I beg you to request Mr Sampson to send his son, if in London, to call upon me.' Thomas Bruce, 7th Earl of Elgin 1766-1841, often known as Lord Elgin, was a British nobleman, soldier, politician and diplomat, known primarily for the controversial procurement of marble sculptures (known as the Elgin Marbles) from the Parthenon and other structures on the Acropolis of Athens. Size 178mm x 138mm. Condition is good. Light folding creases