Copy of letter from W. Tyler, T. Sandby and P. Sandby, London, to Mr Gilpin in Sheet Street, Windsor, Berks.

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/1/83

Title

Copy of letter from W. Tyler, T. Sandby and P. Sandby, London, to Mr Gilpin in Sheet Street, Windsor, Berks.

Date

13 Dec 1768

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece, 2pp.

Previous reference codes

SB 69

Content Description

The copy (a typescript) is headed "copy of a letter in the Soane Museum". The letter urges Gilpin to become a member of the Royal Academy: the writers feel that Gilpin's doubts relative to the Society of Artists are chimerical, as the Society will not be destroyed by their "desertion". A list of the Academicians is appended to the letter, along with further information relating to the Academy.

Acquisition Details

The typescript is accompanied by a letter from Aston Webb, 19 Queen Anne's Gate, Westminster, London, to W. R. M. Lamb, 25 June 1915, presenting the item on behalf of the trustees of the Soane Museum for inclusion in the RA archive.