Francis Grant, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, to Messrs Banks and Barry | Archives | RA Collection

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Royal Academy of Arts Archive
1. Letters from Sir Francis Grant, P.R.A. to Charles Barry and R.R. Banks

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Reference code

MIS/GR/11

Title

Francis Grant, 27 Sussex Place, Regent's Park, to Messrs Banks and Barry

Date

28 Mar [1867]

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

The general assembly were unanimous in their approval of the lofty archway. He asks to hold on to the plans as he hopes for an interview with Mr. Gladstone to seek his approval. He also wishes to show them to the Queen.. He also wishes to show some opposition members of the House [of Commons] who are reputed to have insight in matters of taste.