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1851 Exhibition Correspondence

Commissioner’s correspondence relating to the Great Exhibition of 1851

    RICHARD THOMSON

    23 May 1854. Richard Thomson to James Wade

    23 May 1854

    Loose manuscript papers | 2 documents (6 pages) (whole object) | RC/A/1854/28

    Richard Thomson, Librarian, London Institution, to James Wade, enclosing an official letter of thanks from the Manager of the London Institution for the presentation set of documents relating to the Exhibition.

    • Creator(s)

      Richard Thomson (writer)

      James Wade (addressee)

    • 2 documents (6 pages) (whole object)

    • Place of Production
      London Institution, Finsbury
    • Language(s)
      English
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