The recto is a draft letter of recommendation with the following inscription: pencil top of page I have known (name crossed through) for the/last ten years & I do not hesitate to/vouch for his great wide (set above) knowledge of all (crossed through) the/History of Art, of all periods & styles./He should (crossed through) is admirably suited for the/post of Lecturer on Art./I have known (name crossed through) for/the last ten years, and in my opinion/he is admirably qualified for the post/of Lecturer on Art./He has a His (crossed through) wide (set above) knowledge of all (crossed through) the past (set above) styles/& periods of Art & being himself an/exceptionally gifted artist./Bes