Documents associated with: collecting
Record 36 of 43
System Number: 05161
Date: 8 September 1894
Author: Alexander Reid[1]
Place: Glasgow
Recipient: JW
Place: [Paris]
Repository: Glasgow University Library
Call Number: MS Whistler R60
Document Type: ALS
LA SOCIÉTÉ DES BEAUX-ARTS.
GLASGOW: 124 ST. VINCENT STREET.
PARIS: 6 PLACE D'ANVERS.
8th Sept. 1894.
Dear Mr Whistler
I was of the opinion that everything in "The West" was done with lightning speed. From the enclosed[2] just received it seems they are in no more hurry than in this country to acquire "Art"
You spoke of having a friend in Boston[3].
If you have not had the opportunity of verbal communication with her perhaps you might be good enough to write as you will see from the letter that the secretary intends [p. 2] making an effort in a month or so.
With kind regards to yourself & Mrs Whistler[4] & trusting to have the pleasure of seeing you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Alex Reid.
you might return enclosure when writing
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Notes:
1. Alexander Reid
Alexander Reid (1854-1936), Glasgow dealer [more].
2. enclosed
Not located.
3. friend in Boston
Possibly Isabella Stewart Gardner (1840-1924), née Stewart, collector [more].
4. Mrs Whistler
Beatrix Whistler (1857-1896), née Beatrice Philip, artist [more].