… 1868. Honoured Sir, I presume you are much plagued by applications for your autograph, and if, by adding one more to the list of your troublesome admirers, you deem it too great a liberty, pray excuse me—but grant my request. I have long been a great admirer of your genius and ever since I have been a collector of autographs, it has been my ardent wish to have yours. By conferring upon me this favour, you will greatly oblige, Yours very faithfully | FrederickBehrens— …