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1851 Exhibition Correspondence

Commissioner’s correspondence relating to the Great Exhibition of 1851

LONDON, BISHOP OF

26 Apr 1851. Bishop of London to Edgar Bowring

26 Apr 1851

Loose manuscript papers | 1 document (2 pages) (whole object) | RC/A/1851/220

Bishop of London to Edgar Bowring stating that Dr Wesley would communicate with the Musical Committee regarding attendance of the choir of the Chapel Royal at the opening ceremony.
  • Creator(s)

    London, Bishop of (writer)

    Bowring, Edgar (addressee)

  • 1 document (2 pages) (whole object)