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Distinguished Anglo-American artist (1738–1820) best known for his large-scale paintings of historical scenes. ALS signed 'Benj. West,' one page, 7.25 x 9, May 3, 1812. West writes Prime Minister Spencer Percival. In part: 'Agreeable to your request, I enclose you a copy of the letter I received yesterday from Barron Raigersfeld, when I was about to take the chair in the Royal Academy. That letter coming to me through a channel unknown, and from an Imperial capital not at present in alliance with the government under which I have the happening to live and be protected: I was promted by that duty I owe to our Laws and regulations which the times demand; to make the contents of that letter known to the Lord Chancellor, yourself as the Prime Minister, and the Earl of Liverpool…your requesting a copy of it was grateful to my feelings.' In fine condition, with missing upper right corner tip, intersecting folds with a small horizontal split, and a tear to the adjacent sheet. Excellent content as the artist displays his allegiance to the British Empire. RRAuction COA.
