INVENTORY OF THE LETTERS OF BRITISH DIGNITARIES AND
PROFESSIONALS, 1756-1951
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INVENTORY OF THE LETTERS OF BRITISH DIGNITARIES AND
PROFESSIONALS, 1756-1951
Accession no. 860525C
Finding aid prepared by Onica Busuioceanu
Getty Research Institute
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Descriptive Summary
Title: Letters of British
dignitaries and professionals
Date (inclusive): 1756-1951
Collection number: 860525C
Extent:
65 items
Repository:
Getty Research Institute
Research Library
Special Collections and Visual Resources
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688
Abstract: The collection, assembled by the repository,
comprises 65 letters from 43 correspondents. The senders are well-known people
in England, including physicians, politicians, directors of cultural
institutions, and members of the peerage and the clergy. The letters cover a
wide variety of subjects, ranging from professional issues and public business
to social activities, private relationships, and family concerns.
Language: Collection material in
English
Administrative Information
Access
Open for use by qualified researchers.
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Letters of British dignitaries and professionals, 1756-1951,
Research Library, The Getty Research Institute, Accession no. 860525C.
Acquisition Information
Received in several acquisitions, 1983-1990.
Processing History
Processed and cataloged by Onica Busuioceanu. The items in this
collection were formerly part of the British artists letters collection
(accession number 860525). They were separated when that collection was
cataloged.
Scope and Content of Collection
The collection comprises 65 letters from 43 correspondents. The
letters are dated between 1756 and 1951, with the bulk from the 1820s to the
1880s and the first decade of the 20th century. The senders are well-known
people, such as the physician Alison, the chemist Humphrey Davy, the pottery
and porcelain manufacturer Herbert Minton, and directors of major cultural
institutions, such as the British Museum, the London National Gallery, the
Royal Society, and the Tate Gallery, as well as politicians and members of the
peerage or the clergy. The letters cover a large variety of subjects ranging
from professional issues and public business to social activities, private
relationships and family concerns.
Among the most relevant are the letters of the physician William
Pulteney Alison (3), Thomas Philip De Grey, lord lieutenant of Ireland (2),
Dugald Sutherland MacColl, keeper of the Tate Gallery (2), Sir Henry Ellis,
Librarian of the British Museum (7), Sir William Henry Gregory, trustee of the
National Gallery (4), Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick, antiquarian and collector (1),
Herbert Minton, pottery and porcelain manufacturer (1), Sir John Rothenstein,
Director of the Tate Gallery (1), Sir Robert Thomas Wilson, son of Benjamin
Wilson (3), and a long letter from Lady Jane Davy, socialite, to the poet
Robert Pearse Gillies (1). The collection was assembled by the repository.
Arrangement
Arranged alphabetically in one series.
Indexing Terms
Subjects - Names
Alison, William Pulteney,
1790-1859—Correspondence
Davy, Hunphrey, Sir,
1778-1829—Correspondence
Davy, Jane, Lady,
1780-1855—Correspondence
De Grey, Thomas Philip,
Earl, 1781-1858—Correspondence
Ellis, Henry, Sir,
1777-1869—Correspondence
Gillies, Robert Pearse,
1788-1858—Correspondence
Gregory, William Henry,
Sir, 1817-1892—Correspondence
MacColl, D. S. (Dugald
Sutherland)—Correspondence
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, Sir,
1783-1848—Correspondence
Minton, Herbert,
1793-1858—Correspondence
Rothenstein, John, Sir,
1901-1992—Correspondence
Wilson, Robert Thomas,
Sir, 1777-1849—Correspondence
Box 1, Folder 1
Alison, William Pulteney (1790-1859, physician)
1849
Scope and Content Note
Complains to London publisher J. Hogarth about the engraver Henry
Robinson who has not yet started working on the reproduction of his portrait
painted by George Richmond. He would rather have his picture back, but the
subscribers and Keith, the vendor, asked him to allow the engraver to do the
work (Edinburgh, 1849 Mar. 8). 9 p.
Thanks Hogarth for informing him that the engraving is ready, and
that he is preparing to send out some proofs. Reminds him that Mrs. Alison is
on the list for the first “First proof” to be sent before Mr. Keith starts
sending copies to the subscribers. She also wants it to be framed and sent in
the same box with the original painting (Edinburgh, 1849 Apr.10). 4 p.
Writes [to Hogarth?] that the print “will be better
without the dedication to the
University of Edinburgh … which could be done without delay and cancelling some
of the impressions”(1849 May 21). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 2
Bateson, William Henry (1812-1881, Vice Chancellor of St.
John's College, Cambridge)
1859
Scope and Content Note
Sends the R.A. painter and author Richard Redgrave ten pounds fee
for conducting the “examinations in drawing.” Asks if the five volumes of Ralph
Nicholson Wornum's work Epochs of painting would be appropriate for the senior
candidates' examination (Cambridge, 1859 Feb. 17). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bigge, Arthur John, Sir (1849-1931, Private secretary to
Queen Victoria)
1885
Scope and Content Note
Writes to a colonel, on behalf of the Queen, asking him for a
photograph in uniform for Her Majesty's “war cabinet.” He mentions that they
had met at a Durham club dinner “after the end of the Zulu War” (1885 Oct. 5).
2 p.
Box 1, Folder 4
Binyon, Laurence (1869-1943, Keeper of the Prints and
Drawings department, British Museum)
1912
Scope and Content Note
Answers a correspondent that he will pay him a visit in order to
assess his collection of prints (1912 Oct. 9). 1 p. on British Museum
letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 5
Burton, Frederic William, Sir (1816-1900, Director of the
London National Gallery)
1879
Scope and Content Note
Explains to an unidentified correspondent that the National
Gallery does not purchase drawings - the existing ones are gifts or bequests.
He has allowed a large number of students to copy Turner drawings, but he now
fears that this “will only multiply forgeries and increase mannerism” (1879
Feb. 16). 4. p. on Athenaeum club letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 6
Crowe, Joseph Archer, Sir (1825-1896, diplomat and
journalist)
1888
Scope and Content Note
Informs Mrs. Bronson that he will not be able to enjoy her
invitation. He must leave Venice “within the next few hours” because its
climate “entirely disagreed” with his boy, who is very sick (1888 Sept. 24).
3.p. on letterhead of Grand Hôtel d'Italie, Venise.
Box 1, Folder 7
Cumin, Pat[rick] (Professor (?), Glasgow)
1784
Scope and Content Note
Writes to James Chalmer, a solicitor in London, that, at his
request, he met with Messrs. Trowlis (?) and Tulloch (?), who assured him that
their invention was original and “absolutely different from the Logography of
Mr. [Henry] Johnson, and did not interfere with his patent” of 1870. Cumin
explains the differences, concluding that “no person can justly prevent them
from obtaining a Patent” (Glasgow, 1784 Mar. 3). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 8
Cuming, Patrick (1695-1776, professor, theologian, author)
1756
Scope and Content Note
“The address of the Commission of the General Assembly of the
Church of Scotland,” presented to the King by its moderator, Patrick Cuming,
professor at the University of Edinburgh. It expresses the “just indignation at
the triumphs of our enemies.” The people of Scotland declare their confidence,
ardent zeal and full loyalty to His Majesty (Edinburgh, 1756 Nov. 18).
Newspaper clipping, 1756 Dec. 18.
Box 1, Folder 9
Davy, Humphrey, Sir (1778-1829, chemist)
18--
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Thomas Lawrence that “the Royal Society can not move in
the award of the Kings medals till they are stamped by your genius. The 16 of
Nov. is the day for the decision.” He is going on a trip with Lady Davy, and
will be back at the beginning of November (Oct. 4). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 10
Davy, Jane, Lady (1780-1855, socialite)
1814
Scope and Content Note
Writes to the poet Robert Pearse Gillies about his ailments and
excessive sensitivity, ”which is the foundation of all genius.” She elaborates
about melancholy, suggesting psychological, moral and physical ways to treat
it. Confesses her “tender affection for a noble and adorable being,” that she
has “no reason to think it returned” (Pensance, 1814 July 30). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 11
De Grey, Thomas Philip, Earl (1781-1859, Lord lieutenant
of Ireland)
1842
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Martin [Shee] that Miss Kennedy wants to send a high
relief in marble to the Royal Academy exhibition. It represents Donneybrook
Fair, a national subject. He asks him to “say a word to the R.A. who manages
the sculpture department” (Dublin Castle, 1842 May 28). 4 p.
Writes to the Earl of Mornington that he wants to make a
collection of portraits of all the previous Lords lieutenants of Ireland since
the Union, asking for his help to obtain duplicates or copies from their
families. He would like to have the collection complete by next summer, when
Her Majesty “should think fit to come over here” (Dublin, 1842 Oct. 28). 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 12
Delamere, Hugh Cholmondeley, Lord (1811-1887, M.P.)
1865,
1869
Scope and Content Note
Writes to the cabinetmaker Sopwith that his sketch is exactly what
he wanted, and asks him to make the monocleid as soon and as “nicely” as he can
(1865 Jan. 3). 1 p.
Tells Sopwith that he wants the monocleid at the beginning of
February, when he hopes to be established in London. Gives him the address
where to send it ([1865] Jan. 9). 3 p. on emblazoned paper.
The Lord has moved to his new house, the monocleid has arrived and
it is “in all respects as good as possible” ([1865] Feb. 20). 1 p.
Writes to an unidentified person that he will inform him about the
Birches Hall exhibition as soon as he can (1869 Dec. 23). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 13
Devonshire, Victor Christian William Cavendish, Duke of
(1868-1938, civil servant)
1901
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Sir Richard Wilson(?) that he agrees with the Finance
Committee's recommendation of a grant to Sir Herbert Jekyll, regarding some
expenses presumably incurred during the preparations for the British Pavilion
at the Paris Exhibition of 1900 (1901 Mar. 26). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 14
Ellis, Henry, Sir (1777-1869, Principal librarian of the
British Museum)
1825-1862
Scope and Content Note
Sends to Wedlake Brayley, at the Russell Institution, a printed
thank you letter for his gift of a manuscript to the British Museum (1825 Nov.
16). 1 p.
Thanks Joshua Watson for sending “an introduction for young
Robinson … one of the most estimable young men” (1833 Aug. 7). 2 p.
Thanks John Murray for Sir Layard's book [Monuments of Nineveh],
and the inscription on the first volume's title page (1849 July 19). 1 p.
Sends to Mr. Dynham his compliments along with the card for the
reading room (1851 Feb. 28). 1 p.
Informs an unidentified donor that his letter and the book have
arrived, but his wishes differ so entirely from the ordinary practice, that he
has to wait till the Trustee's meeting and their decision (1851 June 7). 2
p.
Writes to Edward Magrath that he found among the papers he took
from the Athenaeum a “proposal for educational suffrage,” which he thinks he
must have taken away by mistake and wants to return it (1854 July 26). 2 p.
Sends to Rev. William Brodie condolences on the death of his
father, who has also been one of his oldest friends (1862 Oct. 24). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 15
Flower, Edgar (d. 1903, chairman of Shakespeare Birthplace
Trustees)
1877,
1901-1902
Scope and Content Note
Writes to J. C. Parkinson, who will not come for the festivity on
the 23rd, that they hope to have “an interesting gallery … and many eminent men
of stage and letters.” Parkinson may come later to visit “on the occasion of
laying the foundation stone” (1877 Apr. 7). 4 p.
Answers to Frank Richards' desire to have his “grand picture of
Hamlet placed in the Gallery of the Shakespeare Memorial.” The trustees may
choose to receive it on loan or as a gift. Subscriptions are also possible, and
the Memorial Association would bear the expense of its transportation to
Stratford (1901 June 1). 3 p.
Informs Richards that the governors of the Shakespeare Memorial
will accept the painting of Hamlet if it is presented to the Memorial of
Stratford-on- Avon. As he is going to London, he will see Richards at his
convenience, which “may save trouble in correspondence” (1901 May 13). 3 p.
Asks Richards to choose the day and time when he could meet him
(London, 1901 May 16). 1 p.
Informs Richards that “a little water color of you would be of
great interest.” They will also be pleased to have the “Hamlet” at Stratford
for as long as it is convenient to him (1902 Mar. 12). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 16
Forbes-Robertson, Johnston, Sir (1853-1937, actor and
artist)
1872
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Miss Kortright for speaking of him to S.C. Hall so nicely.
He would be “delighted to work under him.” Informs her that Brown's large
picture representing “Chaucer reading his poetry to Edouard III” is now in the
artist's house, and he would gladly take her friend to see it (1872 Sept. 14).
2 p. on letterhead of
Art pictorial and industrial review [where his father
was the editor].
Box 1, Folder 17
Gilmour, Robert Gordon, 1st Baronet (1857-1939)
1913
Scope and Content Note
Thanks an unidentified person for the letter and the sketch of
Craigmillar castle (Liberton, Midlothian, 1913 Oct. 23). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 18
Gregory, William Henry, Sir (1817-1829, MP, trustee of the
National Gallery)
1866,
1879,
1888,
undated
Scope and Content Note
Asks an unidentified person to forward his mother's letter to Mr.
Priestly (?) (1866 Aug. 5). 1 p.
Writes to Sir Frederic W. Burton, Director of the National
Gallery, a letter packed with information. He thinks that Burton has no more
reason to come to Paris since the Duc d'Aumale has purchased Frédéric Reiset's
pictures “en bloc.” He will return to London by Venice, to see Layard before he
departs, then will be ready to do his duty at the board of trustees. Morris
Moore is in Paris, “still raging against the Nat. Gal., telling the world that
our Pisani Paul Veronese is but a notorious copy.” Burton should see an “early
Florentine Annunciation of considerable size,” that looks like Gentile
Fabriano. He warns him that “a law is to be introduced imposing a duty of 25%
on objects of art leaving Italy,” so it would be advisable “to secure without
loss of time the pictures you deem worthy of the Gallery” (Hôtel de Rome,
[Paris 1879], Apr. 13). 3 p.
Returns to Mr. Story his two volumes of poetry, whose
“introduction is admirable and the description of Italian scenery quite
beautiful.” He adds short comments on his favorite poems (1888, Feb. 1). 3
p.
Informs Parkinson, his “traveling Pal,” that he has quoted in his
intended speech “at considerable length” from his book (n.d.). 2 p. on paper
with blind stamp of the House of Commons.
Box 1, Folder 19
Hancock, John (1808-1890, taxidermist)
1851
Scope and Content Note
Reports to unidentified person on the interior work still being
done in the section of the building where Hancock's taxidermic specimens will
soon be exhibited on “tables covered with crimson cloth.” The undated letter is
presumably related to the 1851 Great Exhibition in London, which included
important works of British taxidermists. (Walton on Thames, [1851, Apr.]). 4
p.
Box 1, Folder 20
Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron (1773-1840?)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Thanks the President and the Council of the Royal Academy for
their “flattering invitation,” which he “gratefully accepts.” He asks the
President's “obliging permission to send his rolling chair as he did last year”
(undated). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 21
Holmes, Charles John (1868-1936, painter, art historian,
Director of the National Gallery)
1918
Scope and Content Note
Informs [Edward Marsh] about a private viewing of the new pictures
at the Gallery (1918. Dec. 2(?)), 1 p. on National Gallery letterhead
Box 1, Folder 22
Kinloch, John, G. (scholar of Meigle sculptured stones)
1881
Scope and Content Note
Informs Mr. Leng that making “fresh drawings” of the Meigle
sculptured stones would be most costly, while they have all been engraved in
previous works, like John Stuart's Sculptured stones of Scotland, Chalmer's
book, and the Pennants Tour. He gives detailed bibliographic information for
all the items Leng may want, and also sends him two drawings. Hopefully this
unique collection of Pictish stones will be placed in the building donated by
Sir George, which cost him some 6000 Lire, and thus it will be conserved and
accessible to the public. An article written by Mr. Leng would do “a lot of
good” (Meigle House, 1881 Feb. 1). 7 p.
Box 1, Folder 23
Lennard, George Barrett(?) (1796-1870, descendent of Sir
Thomas Barret Lennard, 1st baronet of Belhus)
1853
Scope and Content Note
G. B. Lennard writes to the landscape painter Henry Lewes asking
for information about the time and circumstances in which he had painted their
residence in Belhus, Essex. He has lately found out about that excellent work,
and wondered why it has not come into the possession of Sir Thomas Lennard,
“the possessor of the place,” and why the family had no knowledge about this
“very fine work of art” (Liverpool, 1853 Oct. 24). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 24
Lindsay, Coutts, Sir (1824-1913, amateur artist, owner of
the Grosvenor Gallery London)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Invites Mr. and Mrs. Guilter to visit the Grosvenor Gallery that
afternoon. The Prince and Princess of Wales intend to come at 3 p.m. (undated).
2 p.
Box 1, Folder 25
Long, Charles, Baron Farnborough (1761-1838, politician,
fellow of Royal Society, trustee of the British Museum, the National Gallery,
etc.)
1828
Scope and Content Note
Writes to [Martin Archer See] that he will be back on time to
insert any “respectable artists” in his list of candidates in “the Book,” as
required in order to be eligible. He adds that the Exhibition of Sir Thomas
Lawrence “succeeds as I hoped and fully expected” (Whitehall Garden, [1828] May
29). 3 p. Watermark: J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1828.
Box 1, Folder 26
MacColl, Dugald Sutherland (1859-1948, artist, critic,
keeper of the Tate Gallery)
1906
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Cockerell for the “expression of good will.” His wife hopes
they will rent a house at the Criqueboeuf for the summer. Asks his friend the
date of the [Lawrence] Hodson sale, and whether Frank Potter is among the
pictures, which could be interesting for the [Tate] Gallery (1906, June 18). 2
p.
Box 1, Folder 27
Mackintosh, James, Sir (1765-1832, politician, law
professor, author)
1816
Scope and Content Note
Sends Abderman Atkins the letter of recommendation for his former
groom/ coachman he had asked for (Weedon Lodge, 1816 Jan. 10). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 28
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, Sir (1783-1848, antiquarian,
collector, author)
1822
Scope and Content Note
Thanks the solicitor William Edwards in Derby for the drawing of a
coffer with military subject, asking him to send sketches of any old furniture.
He has acquired a carved frame from the period of Charles. He is trying to
acquire an old castle in Pembrokeshire and make it his summer residence with
the help of the architect Blore, but there are many delays (1822 Sept. 21). 3
p.
Box 1, Folder 29
Minton, Herbert (1793-1858, pottery & porcelain
manufacturer)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Writes to a friend that he has received a notice from the Society
of the Art Union about a meeting in which “the introduction of iron and terra
cotta articles, copies of those in the British Museum, will be proposed.” Asks
the friend to accompany him at the museum to discuss the subject. Minton hopes
to be accompanied by a lady friend, whom he will introduce as “the intended
Mrs. H.M.” (Stoke-on-Trent, undated). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 30
Norfolk, Henry Fitzalan-Howard, 15th Duke of (1847-1917)
1891
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Mr. Powell for the interesting notes on glass and his
letter. The Duke expects him to come to the Arundel castle, where he has a
room. He wants to dedicate the South chapel to his wife, and indicates several
female names from her family, presumably for new stained glass in the chapel
(1891 May 23). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 31
Poole, Reginald Stuart (1832-1895, archaeologist,
numismatist, keeper of coins and medals in the British Museum)
1850
Scope and Content Note
Sends a lady the interpretation of the inscriptions on the seal
she had sent him (1850 Nov. 2). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 32
Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll (1848-1939, artist)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Asks Mr. Bell to inform Professor Heinrich Angeli that his
portrait of the Duke of Argyll was rejected by the Royal Academy. She has
written to Sir Coutts Lindsay, asking him “to try and get it into the Grosvenor
Gallery” (undated). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 33
Ripon, George Frederick Samuel Robinson, Marques of
(1827-1909, statesman, art patron)
1873
Scope and Content Note
Answers Miss Louise Rayner's letter that he shall be very pleased
if his official engagements will allow him to visit Mr. Graves Gallery in Pall
Mall, and see “the water colour drawing of St. Geroge's chapel Windsor (1873
May 21). 2 p., on paper with embossed seal of Privy Council Office.
Box 1, Folder 34
Rothenstein, John, Sir (1901-1992, art historian, Director
of Tate Gallery)
1951
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Mr. George for sending him “the Gwen John recollections,
which will be invaluable.” He will treat his letter as “an official application
to reproduce the Self portrait” (Paris, 1951 Jan. 21). 2 p. on letterhead of
Hotel Ritz.
Box 1, Folder 35
Scarlett, James, Baron Abinger (1769-1844, MP, politician)
1836
Scope and Content Note
Declines an invitation because he has promised to dine at the
Attorney General's place (1836 Apr. 14). 1 p. in French.
Box 1, Folder 36
Scott, D.?
1798
Scope and Content Note
Answers the letters of a friend. “The subjects of Buonaparte …
Egypt, etc., was looked into about two months ago and investigated most deeply
in every point of view, and I don't think there was a single suggestion in your
letters which were not then suggested at Wimbledon” (1798 Aug. 9). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 37
Seymour, H. Francis (1812-1884, 5th Marques of Hertford)
1852
Scope and Content Note
Informs Hogarth that he has decided to have the portrait of his
father, Sir George Seymour, engraved in steel, in 100 copies, all expenses
covered, as stated in his proposal. He asks him to “procure subscriptions both
at Halifax and in the West Indies,” since his father is now Commander in Chief
of North American Station” (Holly Grove, Windsor, 1852 Jan. 18). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 38
Shelley, Florence Percy, Sir (1819-1889)
1867
Scope and Content Note
Offers the editor of the
Examiner a lithograph made after the portrait of his
father, Percy Bysshe Shelley [who wrote articles for that journal], painted by
Amelia Curran in Rome in 1819. He adds that “it is the only authentic portrait
in existence (Boscombe, Ringwood, Hants, 1867, Apr. 8). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 39
Stanley, Dorothy, Lady (1855-1926, painter, wife of
explorer H.M. Stanley)
1829
Scope and Content Note
Informs Lady [Elizabeth] Eastlake that she is too busy to make
another drawing for Children's Holiday Fund. Her husband, H. M. Stanley,
expects to stand for Parliament as a Liberal Unionist candidate, and she will
be out of London “electioneering” with him (1829 June 7). 4 p. Blind stamp with
escutcheon and address: 2 Richmond Terrace Whitehall, S. W.
Box 1, Folder 40
Story-Maskelyne, Anthony (1861-1938, exchequer and
heraldry specialist)
1900
Scope and Content Note
Returns to Mrs. Simeon the sketch of a quarterly shield which he
explains in heraldic terms, and identifies it as belonging to Leonard Childers
and his wife Sarah Anne, Daughter of Sir Charles Kent (Chelsea Gardens, 1900
Mar. 23). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 41
Story-Maskelyne, Nevil (1823-1911, Keeper of minerals,
British Museum)
1870
Scope and Content Note
Asks an unidentified person for a “good specimen of the Clifton
Celestine form” (British Museum, 1870 Jan 28). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 42
Wilson, Robert Thomas, Sir (1777-1849, general, statesman
and author)
1825-1826
Scope and Content Note
Sends to unidentified correspondent the promised “documentary
extracts” about his father, the painter and etcher Benjamin Wilson. He intends
to correct the “inaccuracies” found in a recent publication of Mr. Hattin(?)
undated with faded pencil inscription on first page: Received 24 Sept. 1825. 6
p.
Informs a correspondent that he has no objection to anything he
wants to publish “to correct Mr. Hattin's(?) inaccuracies” using the
information in his previous letter. He will soon go to Newcastle [upon Tyne],
and will pay him a visit to see Hattin's statement (1825 Oct. 7). 3 p. An
unrelated envelope postmarked 1826 is pasted on the blank page.
Sends to J.H. Gilchrist at Newcastle upon Tyne “some extracts to
answer the points” regarding his father, the Royal Society, [Benjamin] Franklin
and others, stating that he holds “in utter contempt all misrepresentations or
calumnies.” He leaves to the recipient's judgment the way he will use the
extracts, which will be sent in a copy, because of his “very illegible
handwriting.” After date and signature, Wilson filled the 4th page with
information about his father's “two celebrated caricatures, which include “The
Repeal [or The funeral of Miss Ame-Stamp, 1766], “with 4000 copies sold in one
day” (1826 Feb. 13). 4 p. The envelope above corresponds to this letter.
Box 1, Folder 43
Woodward, Bernard Bolingbroke (1816-1869, Keeper of prints
and drawings, Windsor Castle)
1826
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Mr. Fairholl that he may need an antiquarian draughtsman
for the inquiries being made at Windsor Park, and wants to know if “it would be
the kind of thing” for him (1826 Apr. 23). 1 p.
