Letter from Henry B. Burton to Sir Walter Armstrong regarding Colonel Frank Burton's concerns
| Title | Letter from Henry B. Burton to Sir Walter Armstrong regarding Colonel Frank Burton's concerns |
|---|---|
| Creator | Burton, Henry Bindon, nephew and executor of Sir Frederic William Burton |
| Date | 13 May 1900 |
| Ref | IE NGI/IA/BUR1/1/2/3/3 |
| Description |
Manuscript letter from Burton to Armstrong (third Director of the National Gallery of Ireland) regarding Burton's cousin Colonel Frank Burton (a beneficiary under Sir Frederic William Burton's will) expressing his disapproval of the proposed exhibition of Sir Frederic's pictures due to financial concerns. Henry Burton asks for Armstrong's advice on the matter, and has also included an extract taken from Frank Burton's letter for Armstrong to consider. |
| Level | Item |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2pp |
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Burton, Henry Bindon nephew and executor of Sir Frederic William Burton
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Irish Art ArchiveSir Frederic William Burton Collection (1816-1900)Sheila Beere Gift, 1987CorrespondenceExhibition catalogue and correspondence related to the 1900 Memorial Exhibition of the works of Sir Frederic William Burton at the National Gallery of IrelandLetter from Henry B. Burton to Sir Walter Armstrong regarding Colonel Frank Burton's concerns
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