Miscellaneous correspondence

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RAA/SEC/14/41

Title

Miscellaneous correspondence

Date

1899-1933

Level

Sub-series

Extent & medium

c. 15 pieces

Previous reference codes

1173 A-D

Content Description

Correspondence from H. M. Office of Works, Westminster, to the Secretary, relating to the decision to allow the RA to construct basement entrances from the quadrangle [courtyard] of Burlington House to its premises, 10 February - 29 May 1899, including Office of Works plan for making two areas and deviation of footpath and kerb, 14 May 1899; correspondence and birth certificates relating to the payment of allowances due to the children of Philip Richard Morris, ARA, 1902-1903; agreement between the Royal Academy of Arts and Andrew C. Gow, RA for use of Keeper's house, 22 January 1918; Secretary's draft letter for solicitors to D. Brucciani & Co. Ltd. acknowledging receipt of option agreement, 13 October 1920; copy letter from the Secretary to Charles Sims, RA relating to the liability for repairs to the Keeper's house, 26 January 1921; correspondence from Wilde, Sapte & Co., 21, College Hill, London, E.C.4., to W. R. M. Lamb concerning declaration of trusts, assignment of lease of Burlington House, and the conveyance of property belonging to the Sir G. J. Frampton Trust, 20 April 1933; and [Secretary's] draft letter to the Curator, City Art Gallery, Mosley St., Manchester, conveying the agreement of the President and Council to the loan of two pictures by Richard Wilson, RA, c. 1930.

Appraisal

This bundle has been heavily weeded.