BIB_ID
445021
Accession number
MA 14500
Creator
Foster, Myles Birket, 1825-1899, sender.
Display Date
Witley, England, 1872 July 26
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Description
1 items (3 pages) ; 15.2 x 10 cm + envelope
Notes
Envelope postmarked with stamp, and addressed: Robt. Spence / Rosella Place / North Shields.
Written on printed letterhead stationery from: The Hill, Witley, / Surrey.
Written on printed letterhead stationery from: The Hill, Witley, / Surrey.
Provenance
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Summary
Enclosing a check for his his premium, commenting on the "fearful heat" and thunderstorms, noting that "Harry" is "on the look out for something" and that Foster thought it best that he see the "different works" for himself before deciding; adding that they enjoyed their trip abroad and that he is "very busy finishing up sketches that I brought home with me"; noting that "Myles [probably referring ti his son, Myles Birket Foster, 1851-1922] is now receiving half commission on all business he brings to his office so if you know anyone wanting a highly respectable broker think of him please."
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