Letter by H.W.J. Paton to Graham Smith, 5th December 1941
AssociatedAssociated with
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
RecipientAwarded to
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 numberABDAG009503.6
Keywords
''Dear Mr. Graham Smith
Many thanks for cheque for £21 from Messrs. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. Ltd. .... I note that the Declarations are now ready for my signature and I shall try to come along to your office on an early date. Could I come more or less at any time so that one of your clerks could deal with the matter with me. ... Many thanks for carrying through the stamping of Mrs. McBey's Power of Attorney. It is very good of you to have tried to get the penalty of £2 reduced, but I am sure that neither Mr. nor Mrs. McBey will take any exception, as both you and I are just trying to do our best to take charge of their various business affairs in this country.''
Typed on one side of blue paper.
Another letter by Graham Smith to Paton, dated 4th December, 1941, is enclosed and stapled. (Component 2)
''Dear Mr. Paton
I have now obtained the enclose chequefor £21. from Messirs P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. in your favour, representing the sale price of three of McBey's drawings, as set out in the accompanying Credit Note. ....''
Printed, typed and signed on both sides of 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.
