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RefNoMC/31/90
AltRefNo16090
LevelItem
TitleLetter from John Lane Publisher, The Bodley Head, Vigo Street, London, W, to The Secretary, The Royal Society, Burlington House, W
CreatorJohn Lane Publisher
Date12 April 1916
DescriptionDiscusses an enclosed letter published in the "Times" Literary Supplement concerning portraits of Smeaton [enclosure not present]. Doubts the authenticity of certain portraits attributed to Mather Brown and Jonathan Richardson, suggesting they may be the work of Mortimer instead. Mentions possessing a portrait by Benjamin Wilson and expresses interest in examining the Royal Society's correspondence and portraits. Additionally, offers to show his own portrait and share plans to publish Benjamin Wilson's autobiography.
Extent2p
FormatTypescript
PhysicalDescriptionCarbon
AccessStatusOpen
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