| Description | 1. 21 Dec 1897 from E Louisa C Strode. Thinks she has identified the signature on a painting of Charles' as that of a Dutch artist, Bernhadht van Vollenh'ove. Enclosed are 4 facsimiles of signature copied in pencil (present).
2. 31 Dec 1897 from E Louisa C Strode. More about the Dutch artist, Bernhadht van Vollenh'ove.
3. 2 Jan 1898 from J Moulton, The Hall, Bradford on Avon. Invitation to come and see some of his interesting books if in the neighbourhood.
4. 31 Dec 1897 from W M Ashman, Bath Photographic Society upon Charles' withdrawal from the Society.
5. 11 Sep 1897 from Rosamond Talbot asking if Mr Lichfield can have a copy of William Henry Fox Talbot's photograph relating to Wedgwood as a new life of Wedgwood is coming out shortly and a mistake needs to be corrected. Need to contact the editor of the Dictionary of National Biography about an entry for their father.
6. 29 Dec 1897 from Harold Brakspear about the price of sheet lead: Charles has possibly been over charged by Jenkins and Webb.
7. 23 Dec 1897 from William Gilchrist Clark Maxwell who needs more detail for the corrections Charles made to William's paper for the Wilts Archaeological Magazine. Enclosed is a greetings card (present).
8. 15 Dec 1897 from Rosamond Talbot. Family news. Has visited the wood carvery. Offering a contribution toward the expenses relating to Lacock for the year as several of her friends have stayed.
9. 13 Dec 1897 from Rosamond Talbot about the rent of the Old House. Has been to the wood carvery again.
10. 9 Nov 1897 from R B Litchfield thanking him for note on the photograph relating to Thomas Wedgwood.
11. 7 Apr 1897 from Frederick Banks with an estimate of cost for laying on of the Corsham Company's water to Mrs Tanner's house.
12. 24 Nov 1897 from George E Cockayne thanking him for corrections to Vol. VII of the C P.
13. Jun/Jul 1897 (postmark). "Lachnsdorf" handwritten on envelope. Enclosed is a sample of gold embossed bookbinding.
14. 24 Nov 1897 from E Louisa C Strode who is making enquiries about the signature on Charles Henry Talbot's picture. Enclosed is the card of experts who will give an opinion for a fee, Messrs Paul and Dominic Colnaghi and Co. (present).
15. 18 Nov 1897 from E Louisa C Strode. Her brother has read Charles Henry Talbot's pamphlet on Longleat.
16. 9 Sep 1897 from Rosamond Talbot who has interviewed a prospective nurse for Lacock. She was unsuitable. Charles should light a fire in the evening as he has a cold. |