Reference code
SA/34/2
Title
Joshua Kirby, to James Paine
Date
31 Dec 1768
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece, 1p.
Historical Background
The letter follows a meeting between Kirby and
the King to discuss the Society of Artists' petition following the establishment of the Royal Academy.
Content Description
Kirby asks Paine to call a general meeting for Thursday evening next. He states that he has had a "most comfortable assurance", which he hopes "will make every member of our body very happy."