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RefNoMS/426/374
AltRefNoMS/426 p103
LevelItem
TitleCopy letter from C R [Charles Richard] Weld, the Assistant Secretary of the Royal Society; to Rev T Elliot
Date12 May 1849
DescriptionIs not aware of any Portrait of Isaac Newton by Murray being in the collections of the Royal Society. Explains the Society has threee portraits of Newton by various individuals and is unlikely to purchase a fourth. However, suggests Elliot write to the Council with a asking price and where it can be seen. States respectable picture dealers will be able to value the piece.
Extent1p
FormatManuscript
AccessStatusOpen
RelatedRecordMC/4/281
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