Reference code
SA/34/17
Title
James Wills, Edgeware, to James Paine, Salisbury Street, London
Date
12 Oct 1768
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece, 1p.
Historical Background
A general meeting of 6 December 1768 [SA/5] had resolved that a gratuity of 30 guineas should be made to Wills "for his excellent sermon upon the last St Luke's Day", and that he should receive an annual payment of 30 guineas, because of the Society's "great regard" toward him.
Content Description
Wills' s letter of thanks to the Society of Artists.
Associated Material
Copy in letter book: SA/18/15.