[Sir Arthur James Richens Trendell [The 1909 Golden West and American Industries Exhibition. Earl's Court Exhibition] Typed Letter Signed to Sir Henry Trueman Wood[, Secretary, Royal Society of Arts].

British civil servant (1836-1909) and organiser of many international exhibitions. Two pages, quarto. Good, though a touch grubby, and with pin holes in top left-hand corners of both leaves. Ornate letterhead with lettering in front of clouds with sun rays behind and American eagle and flag to the left. 'As a Member of the Honorary Advisory Committee of the Golden West Exhibition at Earls Court you will be interested to learn that, with the concurrence of the American Ambassador, it is proposed by the London Exhibition Committee to hold a special Fete at Earls Court on the occasion of the Anniversary of American Independence [.] A large number of American ladies and gentlemen are expected to be present for whom some special Entertainments will be provided. | I am bringing these arrangements to your notice, since I think you will agree with me that, at the present juncture of affairs, it would be a graceful and expedient attention to our American brethren if they were received at the Exhibition by Members of the Honorary Advisory Committee and their friends.' In consequence will send as many tickets as are required. Signed 'Arthur Trendell'.…