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Image Not Available for Letter to James McBey from the American Legation (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Letter to James McBey from the American Legation (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter to James McBey from the American Legation (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter to James McBey from the American Legation (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1949
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions26.7 x 20.4cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.90
About MeLetter to James McBey from the American Legation, dated 6 October 1949, in which American Vice Consul, Converse Hettinger answers McBey's queries regarding the definition of a "residence." Hettinger also responds to McBey's questions concerning what would happen if he lost his passport.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten on headed 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.