Letter from Alfred Gilbert, 16 Maida Vale, to [Frederick] Fry

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/1/132

Title

Letter from Alfred Gilbert, 16 Maida Vale, to [Frederick] Fry

Date

07 Jun 1898

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces, 4pp.

Previous reference codes

SB 91 b

Content Description

Gilbert has ruined himself by his work. What efforts he can make must be given to the liquidation of his heavy obligations for some time to come. This is why he desires the Kensington post. As things are at present, life is not worth living. (Marked "Private".)

Acquisition Details

Note in scrapbook: Letters from Sir Alfred Gilbert, RA, to Sir Frederick Fry, KCVO, deposited with the Secretary by Sir F. Fry, March 1942.