You will figure tomorrow in Punch.1 The artist, Linley Sambourne, begs me to express to you his feelings of deep respect. And he will send you a proof—2
Yours in great haste | And with the most sincere respect | W R S Ralston
The caricature of CD appeared in Punch, 22 October 1881, p. 190 (Fancy portraits no. 54); it was evidently released a few days before the date on the issue.