ALS signed “JR,” one page, 4.25 x 3.5, no date. A brief note to a Mr. Taphouse. In full: “I left word both with Mrs. and Miss Taphouse that I wanted to know whether you could find other instruments of this kind at approximately the same price. Please let me know this.” A note by written and signed by Taphouse on the adjoining sheet reads, “Note in the autograph of John Ruskin received December 1884.” In fine condition, with toning, light scattered spotting, fold, and trimmed edges. R&R COA.