ART - SIR ALFRED MUNNINGS - artist famed for his equestrian paintings - fine wartime autograph letter signed dated May 29th 1943, 3pp 4to: '…there are various reasons why I am unable to do this portrait or any others. My London house & studio were damaged and the contents cleared for my permanent home in East Anglia. Next thing the army took that place when I was away painting at Druid's Lodge…you ask who else could do this. I am sure I don't know for artists in these days never see a horse and care nothing for them…'