| Reference number | NLB/71/617 |
| Alternative reference number | NLB/71 p314 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Copy letter from David Prain, Treasurer of the Royal Society; to Messrs O'Donoghue & Forbes, 16 Orchard Street, Bristol |
| Date | 10 August 1928 |
| Description | Informs O'Donoghue & Forbes of the visit to Pick's Hill and of the decision taken not to keep the property. States that the gardener of the property, Herbert Babey has been paid £150 legacy by Mrs Ludlow-Hewitt and a payment of his wages has been guaranteed for 3 months by Mrs. Sollas's will. Informs his wages will continue to be paid after this date by the Royal Society at the rate of £2 a week, if the property is not sold by then. Asks how Mrs. Sollas's will can be carried out and Employment contributions to Insurance. Sends a demand for Tithe rent charge from Mrs. Ludlow-Hewitt [not enclosed]. Babey's address is handwritten. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Carbon |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | NLB/71/598 |
| NLB/71/618 |
| NLB/71/624 |