The original watercolour courtroom sketch referred to in the letter below. It is estimated at £600-800 at East Bristol Auctions on August 17.
MADAM – For the record, Mr Jeremy Thorpe (Previews, ATG No 2353) did not refuse to give evidence – he was advised by his lawyers not to and reluctantly took their advice.
At the time this was viewed as a risky strategy, but was proved to be the right one as he was acquitted.