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Image Not Available for Memorandum from J.G. Ross to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Memorandum from J.G. Ross to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera
Image Not Available for Memorandum from J.G. Ross to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Memorandum from J.G. Ross to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1899
Object NameMemorandum
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions12.3 x 19.9cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG009088.12
Keywords
About MeMemorandum from J.G. Ross to James McBey, Early Paper Ephemera. The memorandum is regarding the bursary referenced in ABDAG009088.9 ("Mr. Leslie Tait", the person to pay the balance, is the same "L. Tait, clerk"). The date of the memorandum is illegible.

Memorandum reads:

"Mr. Leslie Tait will now pay the balance of your bursary in full, vizt. £2-10. You will no doubt hear from him soon; if not, you can let me hear. J.G. Ross Newburgh."

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 memorandum.