President and Council [to W. Henry Betty] | Archives | RA Collection

Archive context

Royal Academy of Arts Archive
1. Royal Academy of Arts, official archive
  1. Records of the Secretary
    1. Secretary's correspondence
      1. Correspondence from Thomas Lister Parker, William Henry Betty and John Opie, RA, relating to the exhibition of portraits of Master Betty by Opie and

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Reference code

RAA/SEC/2/27/10

Title

President and Council [to W. Henry Betty]

Date

04 Apr 1805

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Previous reference codes

1197

Content Description

Draft letter on behalf of the President and Council [to W. Henry Betty], asking him to obtain a letter from [Thomas Lister] Parker establishing his claim to the portrait [of Master Betty] and stating his direct refusal to have it exhibited, as the artist, John Opie, was determined to do so