Reference code
GI/1/156
Title
John Gibson, Rome, to Lieut Gen., The Hon. C. Grey
Date
20 May 1864
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
Draft letter acknowledging receipt of photographs and plans of the memorial to the
Prince Consort. Gibson declines the commission, because he feels that it would be necessary to spend some time on the spot, and "to be in England during the cold requires some courage after a residence of 46 years in Rome."
Associated Material
GI/1/36-41.