Record

RefNoACS/1/1/358
LevelItem
TitleLetter from Ethel Smyth, One Oak, Frimley, to [Alan] Archibald Campbell Swinton [Esquire], 66 Victoria [Street], London, S. W.
CreatorSmyth; Ethel (1858-1944); composer and suffragette
Date28 August 1910
DescriptionSeeking Swinton's help with lighting her cottage. Explains she had had her house wired for electrical lighting and has obtained the required essentials at trade discount from a hardware merchant, hoping to get the same for the electric part. Notifies of her upcoming visit to London and enquires about the best cheapest place to go to.
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionThis letter was presented to the Royal Society within the envelope in which it was received by Swinton. The envelope has been retained and referenced accordingly.
Ink on paper
AccessStatusOpen
Fellows associated with this archive
CodePersonNameDates
NA8285Swinton; Alan Archibald Campbell (1863 - 1930); electrical engineer1863 - 1930
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