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RefNoMS/859/2/74
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Aug [Augustus Wall] Callcott, to Charles Hatchett, Star & Garter, Richmond
CreatorCallcott; Sir Augustus Wall (1779-1844); British painter
RecipientHatchett; Charles (1765-1847); British chemist
Date7 September 1835
DescriptionHe hopes he prepared Hatchett for the possibility that he would be prevented from coming to him yesterday. He notes Mrs Callcott's health and the uncertainy of dining on venison. He did not want to leave Mrs Callcott, as his nieces were not at home, and her friends off to Naples to look after their uncle's affairs.
Extent3p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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