Letter by H.W.J. Paton to James McBey, 5th December 1941
RecipientAwarded to
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
AssociatedAssociated with
Graham Smith
Date1941
Object NameCorrespondence
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 26 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009503.4
Keywords
''I enclose herewith copy of letter I have today received from Mr. Graham Smith together with copy of my reply.
I also enclose Messrs. Colnaghi's Credit Note showing the etchings sold for the sum of £21 and their cheque in payment thereof I have today forwarded to the North Bank for credit of your account with them.
It appears that Powers of Attorney have to be continued by legal means usually at the expiry of each twelve months by special declaration before a commissioner of Oaths and it is for that purpose that I have to visit Mr. Graham Smith's office, as I do not know of any person vested with these powers in the distrait here.
Hope you are both fine. I will not write more as Lisbeth has just sent off a long letter with all our news, so au revoir for the moment and with love and the best of luck to you both.
I remain,
Yours as always.''
Typed on one side of blue paper.
This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.
