Cablegram by James McBey
AuthorWritten by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
AssociatedAssociated with
Colnaghi London
AssociatedAssociated with
Graham Smith
AssociatedAssociated with
Herbert W. J. Paton
Date1941
Object NameCorrespondence
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
DimensionsPaper Size: 15.2 x 20.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009503.11
Keywords
''NLT PATON HILLCOURT WOLDINGHAM SURREY =
LETTER FIRST RECEIVED REFERENCE MAYER BANKRUPTCY ASK
GRAHAMSMITH INVESTIGATE MAYERS PERSONAL LIABILITY COLNAGHI
DEBTS AND SAFEGUARD FAR AS POSSIBLE COLNAGHI THIRTY
SEVEN HUNDRED DEBT TO ME BY FILING CLAIM BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE
STEVEN CROFT KENT HOUSE TELEGRAPH STREET THANKS WRITING =
JAMES MCBEY.''
Typed on paper strips and glued on 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.
