| Reference number | MS/426/122 |
| Alternative reference number | MS/426 p61 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from C R [Charles Richard] Weld the Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to [William John] Blake, Esq. |
| Date | 19 February 1845 |
| Description | Inform of the decision of the Council to Commission Mr. [Richard] Westmacott to construct a pedestal for the Bust of Joseph Banks. This is on the understanding that he is about to receive a commission from Mr. [James] Watt for 2 pedestals for the busts of Watt's father [James Watt] and Sir Isaac Newton. Explains Mr. Westmacott has wished for a letter from Watt or a representative to commission the 2 pedestals. Gives Westmacott's address as Wilton Place, Knightsbridge. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA5030 | Blake; William John (1805 - 1875) | 1805 - 1875 |
| NA7243 | Watt; James (1769 - 1848) | 1769 - 1848 |