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RefNoMC/17/256
LevelItem
TitleLetter from [William] St John Hope, Society of Antiquaries London, Burlington House, London
CreatorHope; Sir; William Henry St John (1854–1919); antiquary
Date17 April 1899
DescriptionIn reference to 'encroachments' being made by the Royal Academy of Arts in the courtyard of Burlington House. Informs that Lord Harold Arthur Lee-Dillon, President of the Society of Antiquaries, and Mr Charles Head, Secretary of the Society of Antiquaries, have been instructed to form a Committee with the Royal Society, to adress and resist the encroachment with joint action.
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