INVENTORY OF LETTERS OF BRITISH ART PATRONS, COLLECTORS,
AND DEALERS, 1821-1921
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INVENTORY OF LETTERS OF BRITISH ART PATRONS, COLLECTORS, AND
DEALERS, 1821-1921
Accession no. 860525D
Finding aid prepared by Onica Busuioceanu
Getty Research Institute
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©2006 J. Paul Getty Trust
Descriptive Summary
Title: Letters of British art
patrons, collectors, and dealers
Date (inclusive): 1821-1921
Collection number: 860525D
Collector:
Getty
Research Library
Extent:
66 items
Repository:
Getty Research Institute
Research Library
Special Collections and Visual Resources
1200 Getty Center Drive, Suite 1100
Los Angeles, CA 90049-1688
Abstract: An assembled collection of 66 letters, written
by 47 persons between 1821 and 1921. Most letters date to the 19th century. The
letters present a view of the 19th century world of art patrons,
dealers, and collectors.
Language: Collection
material is in English
Administrative Information
Access
Open for use by qualified researchers.
Publication Rights
Preferred Citation
Letters of British art patrons, collectors, and dealers, Research
Library, The Getty Research Institute, Accession no. 860525D.
Acquisition Information
Assembled from several acquisitions, ca. 1983-1990.
Processing History
Processed and cataloged by Onica Busuioceanu. The items in this
collection were formerly part of the British artists letters collection
(accession number 860525). They were separated when that collection was
cataloged.
Biographical/Historical Note
Collection assembled by the repository.
Scope and Content of Collection
Letters present a comprehensive view of the 19th century world of art
patrons, dealers, and collectors in Great Britain. Well-informed patrons spread
the word about important collections to be sold, and of “private views” before
sales. One of the Irish antiquities dealers sends Lord Londesborough a drawing
of a unique bronze plate depicting the Crucifixion, discovered near the ruins
of a monastery. Persons who inherited pictures try to sell or donate them.
Collectors and art patrons order reproductive prints from the well-known dealer
Dominic Colnaghi. Some are actively involved with their dealers: the Baron
Berwick asks his to try and sell either "the doubtful Sebastian or Titian,"
which "should not be in the same room" nor shown together. Booksellers have
their place in the growing art market, offering not only rare books, but also
colored sets of John Paine tracts. The book collector and connoisseur Felix
Slade comments on the "fine specimens" in his loan exhibition of rare books and
bindings.
Arrangement
Letters arranged alphabetically.
Indexing Terms
Subjects - Topics
Art dealers—Great
Britain—Correspondence
Art patrons—Great
Britain—Correspondence
Collectors and
collecting—Great Britain
Box 1, Folder 1
Austin, S. (art patron)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Writes to unidentified art collector that a letter from Mme.
Scheffer asked her to spread the news that the whole collection of the
“unfortunate” Duchess of Orleans is to be sold. Ary Scheffer's pictures are to
be sold on January 7, including “the beautiful Francesca da Rimini.” She will
ask him to send a catalogue. Their friend Edward von Steinle has made some
“magnificent” drawings after “Madonna del pesce“ in Madrid that he wants to
engrave (Ventor, Isle of Wight, undated). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 2
Bedford, John Russell, Duke of (1766-1839, art patron)
1825
Scope and Content Note
Informs the painter Henry Bone that his intervention could not
remedy the placement of his enamel paintings in the gallery because the catalog
was already printed, and the exhibition open to the public (Woburn Abbey, 1825
May 25). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 3
Bengo, Arthur (art dealer)
1827
Scope and Content Note
Writes to the prints dealer Dominic Colnaghi that he has rented a
shop at the East end of Russell Court, and reminds him that he promised to help
with “duplicates or a little damaged stock” on credit “until I can turn myself
round a little.” He would like “French and English small subjects in colours…
suited to scrap books: flowers, landscapes, theatrical portraits” (1827 Dec.
31). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 4
Berwick, Thomas Noel, Baron (1770-1832, collector)
1798,
undated
Scope and Content Note
Invites a specialist in wine cellar management to come and inspect
his wine cave for dampness (Attingham, Shropshire, 1798 Dec. 1?). 2 p.
Writes to his art dealer suggesting how to deal with the price
offered for an Italian picture, which Berwick prefers to sell by private
contract. “The portraits are Luther and Calvin and the cardinal of that time.”
The dealer should also let Lord Northwick see it. Berwick also asks him to try
and sell either “the doubtful Sebastian or Titian,” adding that they “should
not be in the same room or at least shown together” (n.d.). 4 p.
The collection includes two cut envelopes with addresses and dates
not matching the letters.
Also includes a print of the Berwick coat of arms, complete with
crest, helm, coronet, motto and supporters, 10.5 x 16.5 cm.
Box 1, Folder 5
Bigsby, R. (dealer?)
1838
Scope and Content Note
Writes to R. M. & C. Baxter solicitors in London about the
payment of his debt to Mr. Henslow. The latter has agreed to wait till he can
come to London and sell a collection of paintings he has acquired for this
purpose. Among the ca. 15 items there are “several original pictures by the
first masters … of very considerable value, “ and it is “in the hands” of Mr.
Henslow's clerk's uncle. If he forfeits his engagement, Mr. Henslow will take
the collection. (Derby, 1838 July 8). 4 p.
Box 1, Folder 6
Brett, John Watkins (1805-1863, collector, connoisseur,
author)
1849
Scope and Content Note
Informs a gentleman that he could not learn further particulars of
the Van Eyck, but he can show him “two heads in distemper” by Van Eyck, which
belong to a friend to whom he has sold them (1849 Nov.14). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 7
Briller, Spence, H. (collector)
1867
Scope and Content Note
Writes to a friend offering him the gift of a six-print set of
Hogarth's series “Le marriage à la mode,” that has been in his family since
they were published. They are “best fitted for a bachelor's country house… than
a married establishment” (Hyde Park, 1867 Aug. 10). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 8
Child, Harold (gold and silversmith)
1901
Scope and Content Note
Writes to A. Cunningham at Barn Ridge Nutfield Surrey that he is
“pleased to contribute” their enamels, except those made by order from private
costumers. He then expresses his views about the art of jewelry, and the
necessity to educate the public about the evolution of new techniques used by
the masters in that trade (London, 1901 Feb. 19). 4 p. Letterhead of Child
& Child Jewellers, London.
Box 1, Folder 9
Corbould Ellis, C. F. (fl. 1903-1921, collector)
1921
Scope and Content Note
Writes to an old acquaintance, John Burns, who “may care to think
about buying” the sepia drawing portraits of William Morris and Edward
Burne-Jones, made in 1876 by C. Fairfax Murray for his father, the late F.S.
Ellis, the bookseller of Bond Street. The portrait of Burne-Jones is “finished
as to the portrait but not the surrounding, but is very good.” He also has “two
jolly little paintings of the late Frederick Shields, not biblical, but they
are “completely crowded out” in that old house (Cromwell Lodge, Stevenage,
Herts, 1921 June 6). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 10
Curzon, George Nathaniel, Marquis of (1859-1925,
statesman, collector)
1917-1918
Scope and Content Note
Writes to an unidentified person in his capacity as a Trustee of
the Victoria Memorial Hall in Calcutta, founded by him when he was Viceroy of
India. The addressee had bought the portrait of Lord Ellenborough, governor
general of India, at the Peel sale. Curzon asks if he could “waive his
ownership in favour of the Gallery,” offering to pay off the price, even with a
“reasonable addition,” or give him permission “to have it copied for India by
some competent artist before it leaves London” (Carlton House Terrace, S.W.1,
1917 Dec. 21). 6 p. with blind stamp of Lord President of the Council.
Sends this message to H. G. Boston: “I am sorry that the National
Portrait Gallery have got ahead of me. But I am grateful for your public
spirit” (same address, 1918 Jan 15). 1 p. with same blind stamp as above.
Box 1, Folder 11
Devonshire, William Spencer Cavendish, Duke of (1790-1858,
art patron and collector)
1830,
1853,
1855
Scope and Content Note
Answers an unidentified correspondent that he cannot comply with
his request, as the painting he had copied from Sir Thomas Lawrence “is now at
Paris” (1830 Feb. 24). 1 p.
Writes to an unidentified correspondent that the marble given him
by his friend and agent, Heacock, is a gift from himself. He discovered it at
Sheen Church, and found out that it was sculpted by Oldfield (1853 Nov. 25). 2
p.
Informs an unidentified correspondent that he suggested to
Schwanthaler the title of “Nymph caressed by a huntsman” for the sculpture he
had ordered. On his death bed, while his pupils were finishing minor details,
the sculptor had asked his brother to write to Devonshire that he should call
his sculpture “Schwanengesang” [Swansong], paraphrasing his name (Brighton,
1855 Dec. 15). 3 p. Letter written under dictation after Devonshire's stroke of
1854, with strained signature in his hand.
Box 1, Folder 12
Dover, George Agar Ellis, Baron (1797-1833, art patron and
collector, MP)
1832
Scope and Content Note
Sends to William Word this letter with his steward to bring home
the self-portrait of John Jackson, since the engraving was finished two months
ago, and he forgot his promise to bring it back (Dover House [Whitehall], 1832
Jul. 9). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 13
Doyle, Richard (dealer?)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Richard Doyle informs George Stanfield that Ashton Yates has
invited him and his brothers to go and select what they want from his
collection of ca. 400 drawings and sketches a week before they are exhibited at
Hampstead. He asks Stanfield to tell him how many he wishes to have, and also
to inform Mr. Field about the size of that collection (Hyde Park, undated). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 14
Dunne, J.W. (collector?)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Asks the picture dealer Godwin of upper Baker Street, Regent's
Park, to give the bearer of his note “the oil painting of the Duke of
Marlborough” he has left with him when the dealer was in Ludgate Hill
(Islington, undated). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 15
Dyer, Charles George,
1836
Scope and Content Note
Sends an unidentified person a print related to a Mrs. Nichol's
life. She resided with her uncle, Alderman John Boydel, “surrounded by all the
artists of the day to whom that mercantile mecenas extended his patronage.” She
gathered an “extensive collection of prints, which after her death in 1820 was
purchased by the present Duke of Buckingham” (1836 Jan. 7). 2 p
Box 1, Folder 16
Egremont, George O'Brien Wyndham, Earl of (1751-1837, art
patron)
1835
Scope and Content Note
Informs a unidentified person that he has a 7'10” x 5'9” fine
picture by Antonio Badile representing “Jael and Sisera.” If it is sent to the
Town Hall at Worthing, “it is at their service.” Asks to be informed when they
come to fetch it. (Petworth, 1835 Dec. 12). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 17
Exeter, William Alleyne, 3rd Marquess of (1825-1895,
collector)
1879
Scope and Content Note
Informs Messrs. G. and H. Smart that he has received a picture
which he believes belongs to the collection of the late Lord St. Helens. They
should inquire who directed that shipment in order to have it carefully
returned (1879 Apr. 9). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 18
Ford, Richard (1796-1858, collector)
1855
Scope and Content Note
Informs Sir William Stirling about a “very, very private view of
[Ralph] Bernal's collection, for selected collectors only.” He should “secure a
catalog at Christie's, which is “only tolerable … and cannot be compared to
that done by Labarte for the Debruge Dumesnil” (1855 Feb. 5). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 19
Forster, John (1812-1876, collector, author)
1860
Scope and Content Note
Writes to George Augustus Sala that he has read his notices about
Hogarth. If he is interested “in the difference between the first and later
states of his engravings,” Forster invites him to see his collection of
Hogarth's plates, some in the original state as well as modified and altered
(Montagu Square, 1860 July 2). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 20
Franks, Augustus Wollaston, Sir (1826-1897, antiquary,
British Museum keeper of medieval antiquities, etc.)
1887
Scope and Content Note
Informs Lady Charlotte Schreiber about a sale at Sotheby's,
specifying that the third day “commences with 20 lots of fans from Walker's
collection” (1887 Jan. 8). 1 p. on British Museum letterhead.
Box 1, Folder 21
Galway, Lord (collector)
1829
Scope and Content Note
Sends W. Smith the money for the excellent portrait of James Paine
and returns its proof, requesting an acknowledgment. Sends him an engraved
portrait of the Divine Thomas Penticross, indicating the sources where he may
find information about him (Serlby, 1829 Mar. 16). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 22
Godwin, George (1846-1907 (?), collector, antiquary)
1880,
1884,
undated
Scope and Content Note
Writes to d'Anson that, if he lends him the drawing no. 1094 at
the Royal Academy, he would gladly reproduce them by photolithography (Cromwell
Pl., South Kensington, 1880 Aug. 1). 1 p.
Replies to G. Kitton that he has a number of interesting chairs,
but no plans to publish them in a book. He has called the Graphic office
thinking that the chair Kitton mentioned might be for sale there (Cromwell Pl.,
South Kensington, 1884 Mar. 6). 1 p.
George Godwin Jr. informs C. M. Jopling that the drawings he sent
to the Society of Antiquaries are being engraved for the next issue of the
“Archaeologia,” and he will receive 20 copies for distribution (Brompton,
undated). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 23
Griffiths, A. (?) (collector)
1900
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Frank Richardson (?) that after seeing his “charming”
Nile portfolio he wants to order four sketches. As he prefers them “sketchy,”
he thinks that £ 6 would be the price for all four (Marlow, Bucks, 1900 Sept.
1). 1 p.
Agrees to pay £ 7.10 for the four drawings. Asks Richards to send
them to Mr. Seymour's address to be framed according to his suggestions,
thanking him in advance (Marlow, Bucks, 1900 Sept. 14). 1 p.
Sends a check for the drawings, with thanks for sending them to
Mr. Seymour along with his framing suggestions (Marlow, Bucks, 1900 Sept. 9). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 24
Howard, Charles James Stanley, 10th Earl of Carlisle
(1867-1912, art patron)
1903,
1911
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Cockerell for the photo of an “excellent drawing by Rooke.”
He is glad that his friend “keeps up the Birmingham orders,” although the
German Gothic “would not appeal to him as much as the French” (Naworth Castle,
1903 Sept. 7). 1 card. Pencilled note: To Sydney Cockerell.
Writes Mr. Siordet that he hopes he “will keep the Hughes pictures
in mind and get Fry to go there.” Hughes wants to sell them, and “it is a good
work to help him in this matter” (1 Palace Green, Kensington, W., 1911 Apr 12).
2 p.
Box 1, Folder 25
Jackson, J. (art dealer)
1826
Scope and Content Note
Informs Geo Agon(?) Ellis that the drawing by Sir Joshua he did
not buy was acquired by Mr. Philips, who had it cleaned, and is very happy with
it. Jackson will be “on the look out” for another specimen (Newmarts, 1826 May
22)
Box 1, Folder 26
Lansdowne, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3d Marquess of
(1780-1863, collector)
1821
Scope and Content Note
Informs T. Phillips that the picture arrived safely and he is very
satisfied with the purchase. Encloses a cheque (Berkeley Square, 1821 May 23).
1 p.
Box 1, Folder 27
Mackenzie, C. (Crosby Hall curator(?))
1854
Scope and Content Note
Thanks Mr. Mogford at Crystal Palace for agreeing to lend some
pictures for the exhibition at Crosby Hall from 22 to 25 Sept. (1854 Sept. 2).
2p.
Box 1, Folder 28
Melville, Robert Saunders Dundas, Viscount (1771-1851,
collector)
1849
Scope and Content Note
Writes J. Hogarth that he is not interested in buying a copy of
the portrait of the late Lord Melville by Thomas Lawrence. He already has “a
very excellent copy of the full length picture which is not in possession of
Lord Aberdeen” (Melville Castle, Edingurgh, 1849 Sep. 5). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 29
Methuen, Paul Sanford Methuen, Baron (1845-1932,
collector)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Asks Frederick Benton if he can recommend someone to whom he could
entrust the clearing of his grandfather's portrait by Gainsborough, known as
“The blue man.” He has failed in his search, because “there are very few men
who like to touch a Gainsborough” (Corsham Court, undated). 2 p
Box 1, Folder 30
Newcastle, Henry Pelham Archibald, 7th Duke of (1864-1928,
collector)
1891
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Geldart about some copies in oil after the “Stations of
the Cross” by a German artist that he has seen at Burns and Oates. He likes
them, even if the Antwerp Stations are “much finer,” but presumably not as
instructive and well suited for the Clumber church (1891 Feb. 18). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 31
Northbrook, Thomas George Baring, Earl of (1826-1904,
collector)
1892-1894
Scope and Content Note
Informs Miss Le Roy that he will send the picture of Edinburgh
Castle by Roberts to the exhibition, and will come later to arrange the prize
award with her (Stratton, 1892 Oct. 22). 2 p.
Tells Miss Le Roy that he cannot go to the opening of the
Winchester Art Society exhibition because it is the anniversary of the
consecration of the Stratton Church. He is sorry to miss Mr. Wilson's address,
but he wants to suggest that he stop by on his way to London to look at the
pictures, and invites Miss Leroy to join them (Stratton, 1893 Oct. 31). 4
p.
Asks Miss Le Roy to send Miss Sliphens a catalogue of the
exhibition. He believes she is “one of their exhibition” (Stratton, 1894 Nov.
3). 1 p.
Sends Miss Le Roy a check for two drawings he bought at the
exhibition. Asks her to put them together with those he has lent to it, and he
will send for them after the closure (Stratton, 1894 Nov. 13). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 32
P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. (art dealers)
1834,
1838?,
1842
Scope and Content Note
All letters sent to Dominic Colnaghi (1790-1878).
Rev. Edward Coleridge asks him to send at once “the 2 guinea
proofs of the Landscape & Picturesque annuals” (Eton, 1834 Oct. 5). 1
p.
J. Egerton informs Colnaghi that the Raphael cannot “leave the
house,” but whoever wants to copy it may come and do it there (1838? Mar. 20).
1 p.
G. Cockburn would like a print of Lord Byron's portrait, and he
prefers the one by Thomas Phillips, which was also engraved, and is of a
smaller size than the one by Richard Westall. He asks what is the price and the
size of the print (1842 Nov. 7). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 33
Ramsay, A[lexander] (art dealer)
1852
Scope and Content Note
Invites H. Fitzcocke (?) to come and “take another drawing. It
rather presses” (Fleet Street, 1852 Oct. 20). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 34
Roffe, Edwin (collector)
1870-1871
Scope and Content Note
Informs his friend, J. Saddler, who intends to give a lecture on
Benjamin Pouncy, that he has lately become the possessor of two engravings:
“Apollo and the Seasons” by Woollett and Pouncy, and “Dawson Grove,” Lord
Dartrey's seat in Ireland, by Pouncy (1870 June 11). 3 p.
Informs Miss Louis Rayner that, if “his official and parliamentary
engagements will admit,” he will visit Mr. Graves' Gallery in Pall Mall to see
the watercolor drawing of St. George's Chapel Windsor (1871 May 21). 2 p.
Armorial blank stamp of Privy Council Office, no signature.
Box 1, Folder 35
Rossell (collector)
1826
Scope and Content Note
Asks the prints seller N. Smith in Leicester Square to send him
the catalogues, including the supplement and the portrait of Rembrandt, and if
there will be some balance left it will remain in his hands (1826 June 7). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 36
Rossiter, William (founder of South London Art Gallery)
1890-1891
Scope and Content Note
Letters received by William Rossiter (Portland House) from
Augustus Harris, manager of the Royal Theater Drury Lane; on paper with
armorial blind stamp and legend: Lesser and manager Augustus Harris.
Three letters from 1890 and 1891 are Harris' answers to Rossiter's
requests of a prospect and of tickets to shows, trying to obtain good seats on
discount (1890 Mar. 17 and 20; 1891 Jan. 3). 3 p.
Harris is sorry that a painting of Rossiter has been damaged, but
he knows nothing of the matter, having resigned his interest in the Panorama
many months ago (1890 Dec. 29). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 37
Rutland, John James Robert Manners, Duke of (1818-1906,
statesman, art patron)
1882
Scope and Content Note
Gives permission to an unidentified person to use his name “as a
patron of the Ecclesiastical art exhibition at the Derby Congress,” but he has
no articles of ecclesiastical interest which he could exhibit (1882 June 30). 1
p.
Box 1, Folder 38
Sanderson, William (collector)
1884
Scope and Content Note
Writes to a woman artist to find out if her painting exhibited at
the Academy has been printed or etched. He is an art lover, and would like to
know the name of the publisher (Scarborough, 1884 Oct. 24). 1 p.
Box 1, Folder 39
Slade, Felix (1790-1868, collector)
1863
Scope and Content Note
Writes to Rev. James Beck who was in charge of organizing and
cataloging a loan exhibition of books and bindings from Slade's collection. He
makes a few remarks about some items not listed, like Jordanus Brunus, or
placed among enamels, like Ovidii Epistolae, from the Libri sale, “a fine
specimen of early stamped leather,” and congratulates Beck for his successful
labours (Walcote Place Lambeth S., 1863 Feb. 5). 2 p.
Box 1, Folder 40
Smedley, H. (collector)
1828
Scope and Content Note
Describes in detail to an unidentified person the depiction of the
Bruce Castle of Tottenham in the etchings in his collection, representing the
successive architectural changes made to its original structure over the
centuries (1828 Dec. 22). 3 p.
Box 1, Folder 41
Spence, C. I. (curator of Society of Antiquaries
museum)
1893
Scope and Content Note
Writes to an unidentified person, whose letter has reached him
after closing time at the Black Gate [Society of Antiquaries museum], and “it
is now impossible to pack and send the antiquities in time for your Exhibition”
(1893 Sep. 12). 2 p. On letterhead Hodgkin, Barnett, Pease, Spence & Co.
Bank, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Box 1, Folder 42
Stirling, Wilhelmina (d. 1965 or 1968, collector)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Informs a prospective visitor that there is great affluence of
public to see William De Morgan's [her brother-in-law] collection of pictures,
now moved from Leighton House to her Battersea House (undated). 1 p., typed on
paper with blind stamp “Old Battersea House, Vicarage Road.”
Box 1, Folder 43
Thomas Agnew & Sons (London art dealers)
1885
Scope and Content Note
Asks William Michael Rossetti to send them a photograph of “Mary
Magdalene at the door of Simon the Pharisee” as soon as possible (1885 June
29). 1 p. on letterhead Old Bond Street, London, W.
Box 1, Folder 44
Underwood, James Henry (Irish antiquities dealer)
1855
Scope and Content Note
Sends Lord Londesborough “a correct outline of a unique and
remarkable relic of antiquity” recently discovered at Lismore on the Duke of
Devonshire's estate near the ruins of a monastery. The sketch “is the size of
the original,” a bronze square plate representing the Crucifixion, with two
angels above the cross and the two centurions with the spear and the sponge
(Salt Hill Baths, Kingstown - now Dun Laoghaire - Ireland, 1855 Aug. 13). 2 p.,
including the pencil drawing on first page.
Box 1, Folder 45
Villiers, Clementine (collector, last half of 19th
century)
undated
Scope and Content Note
Writes to unidentified person that she is happy the drawings sold
“so well.” She would “willingly let the Fund have all except the “View in
Hungary” (undated). 2 p. Upper third of first page badly deteriorated: missing
date, address and first 3 lines.
Box 1, Folder 46
Weld Blundell, J. (heir to an important collection)
1862
Scope and Content Note
Informs Reverend J. Beak that he cannot send “some specimens” of
his collection to the South Kensington Museum, because a clause in the late Mr.
Blundell's will, who bequeathed him the works of art, precludes him from
“moving any portions of the collection. He cannot defy “the rules laid down by
the trustees … who are wholly independent” (Ince Blundell, 1862 Apr. 22). 4
p.
Box 1, Folder 47
White, Robert (bookseller)
1871
Scope and Content Note
Informs Robert Spence that he has several sets of John Paine
tracts in various colors, indicating the quantity and price of each (1871 Jan.
18). 1 p.
