Correspondence from James McBey to Marguerite McBey
SenderSent by
James McBey
(Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
RecipientAwarded to
Marguerite McBey
(Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, 1905 - 1999)
Daten.d.
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions17.2 x 13.1cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Family of James & Marguerite McBey
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008318.64
Keywords
He claims he does not sleep very soundly, which is apparently a usual occurrence when he is on the west coast of Scotland (perhaps, he claims, the "Gulf stream has taken out all the tonic from the winds"). He says he has not worked today as he felt "tired", and had gone for a three-mile walk with a friend, "Billy". He calls the weather "biting cold". He says he has replied to "Williams, Baser2 amongst others, regarding a matter not referred to in the letter.
He asks Marguerite how she got on with a friend, noting that "a little praise appears to go a long way".
He says there is a "meet" there tomorrow, "the only one of the season".
He says that "with any luck, [he] ought to finish Wednesday".
He includes a letter for Marguerite to send on.
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.
