Linnell, William
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1826 - after 1891
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Letters to Richard Redgrave
Collection
Call Number: MSS 22
Abstract:
The archive comprises approximately 400 autograph letters, from upwards of 120 correspondents, addressed to Richard Redgrave (1804-1888).
Dates:
circa 1840-circa 1880
William Linnell letter to Richard Redgrave, 1877
Item — Box 2, Folder: 78
Call Number: MSS 22
Scope and Contents:
"Dear Sir, as you were so kind when I saw you at Abinger[?] to say that you would come and see my works in my Town studio this year- January (without I hope transgression of social or artistic rules) [I] ask the favour of a call from you should you be actually on the spot & have a few minutes to spare- today or tomorrow I should so much value a glance from your eye as I am uncertain of the effect of what have been so long working upon. I am here all day & send[?] in to RA - about...
Dates:
1877
William Linnell letter to Richard Redgrave, 1880 April 1
Item — Box 2, Folder: 78
Call Number: MSS 22
Scope and Contents:
"Dear Mr Redgrave, Many thanks for your kind letter which I must apologize for not having acknowledged sooner - The enclosed extract from a Newspaper we thought might be worth attention. If Electricity can be applied in the way described effectively it would seem a far preferable method to any surgical operation. I hope Mrs[?] Redgrave will try it. I remain yours very truly, William Linnell. P.S. I sent both the pictures you saw on the easel & now wait the verdict. Guilty or not Guilty."...
Dates:
1880 April 1