BIB_ID
418929
Accession number
MA 9980.1
Creator
Davids, T. W. Rhys (Thomas William Rhys), 1843-1922.
Display Date
London, England, undated.
Credit line
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1908.
Description
1 item (3 pages) ; 17.7 x 11.3 cm
Notes
Acquired as part of a large collection of letters addressed to William Angus Knight, Chair of Moral Philosophy at the University of St. Andrews and Wordsworth scholar. Items in the collection have been individually accessioned and cataloged.
The letter is undated however it appears from the content that Davids is married. Davids wed in 1894 and Professor Knight died in 1916.
Written on stationery printed "Royal Asiatic Society, / 22, Albemarle Street, London, W."
The letter is undated however it appears from the content that Davids is married. Davids wed in 1894 and Professor Knight died in 1916.
Written on stationery printed "Royal Asiatic Society, / 22, Albemarle Street, London, W."
Provenance
Purchased by Pierpont Morgan from William Angus Knight, 1908.
Summary
Enclosing a photo of himself and saying they would be very happy to see him when he comes to London; adding that if Knight is able to let him know a few days in advance of his visit he will arrange a golf outing for them.
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