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ANN MARY NEWTON (1832-66)

Letter from Mary Severn to Dr. Ernst Becker saying she has finished copying the Raphael.

16 Dec 1858

Loose manuscript paper; mounted | 1 document (4 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/ADDA10/85/45

Severn writes to inform Becker that she has finished copying the Raphael [at Kensington Palace] and asks where it should be sent. A note by Becker on the letter records his reply telling her to send it to Windsor Castle.

  • Creator(s)

    Ann Mary Newton (1832-66) (writer)

    Dr Ernst Becker (1826-88) (addressee)

  • 1 document (4 pages) (whole object)

  • Place of Production
    London [Greater London]
  • Object type(s)
      • printed & manuscript material
        • documents
          • correspondence
    Language(s)
    English
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