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Letter by H.W.J. Paton to James McBey, 11th October 1941
Image Not Available for Letter by H.W.J. Paton to James McBey, 11th October 1941

Letter by H.W.J. Paton to James McBey, 11th October 1941

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
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 numberABDAG009503.17
Keywords
About MeCopy of letter by H.W.J. Paton to James McBey, dated 11th October, 1941, regarding Colnaghi's debts of £3700 to McBey from their purchase of approximately 600 etchings and subsequent bankruptcy. The letter begins

''I enclose herewith copies of letters to the North Bank, Messrs. Prust & Co. and Mr. Graham Smith etc. which I think will explain themselves. This will put your account in credit some £500 odds. and in this connection Lisbeth will enclose a statement of your account to keep the matter in order.''

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.
Letter to Captain John Stewart
John Stewart
26th January 1925