Description | Generally letters on building maintenance matters. The Office of Works was responsible for external repairs and upkeep of Burlington House, including maintenance of services such as drainage, waterworks, sewage, and gas, both for the building and the quadrangle, and associated areas such as roadways. The correspondence sometimes involves other residents of Burlington House, including the Royal Academy and the Society of Antiquaries. Communications are generally between Secretaries or Assistant Secretaries of the respective organisations. |