DD391 Papers of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and his trustees
c.1852 - 1903
The fonds consists of correspondence and other papers generated by Alexander Macdonald, including letters from the artists that Macdonald patronised. The trustees' papers include minutes, accounts, vouchers and correspondence detailing their administration of Macdonald's estate from 1884 until the division of the estate among the residuary legatees in 1902.
The bundles listed by the National Register of Archives (Scotland) have not been altered since their deposit in the City Archives. During listing of the remaining papers, any other original bundles have been preserved intact. Bundles aggregated by the archivist during listing are indicated in the list with an asterisk.
(15 boxes and one volume) DD391/1 Macdonald of Kepplestone: trust disposition, inventory, executry and subsidiary legal papers (1861, 1882-1885)
18611882 - 1885
DD391/1/1: Trust disposition and deed of settlement (1885); DD391/1/2: Copy trust disposition and settlement (1882) DD391/1/3: Draft abstract deed of settlement (1884); DD391/1/4: Inventories of estate (1885); DD391/1/5: Confirmation of executors (1885); DD391/1/6: Copy contract of marriage between Alexander Macdonald and Miss Hope Gordon (3 June 1861).
(9 items)
DD391/1/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Trust disposition and deed of settlement, 11 December 1882, 1885
1882 - 1885
*Trust disposition and deed of settlement of Alexander Macdonald dated 11 December 1882. Printed at the Aberdeen Journal Office, 1885
(1 bundle, 14 copies)
DD391/1/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: copy trust disposition and settlement, 11 December 1882
11 December 1882
*Copy trust disposition and settlement of Alexander Macdonald, and two draft trust dispositions and deed of settlements, 11 December 1882
(1 bundle, 3 items) DD391/1/3 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: draft abstract deed of settlement, 11 December 1882
11 December 1882
*Draft abstract deed of settlement of Alexander Macdonald dated 11 December 1882. Extracted 29 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/1/4 Inventories of the personal estate of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1885
1885
*Certified copy inventory of the personal estate of Alexander Macdonald, and draft additional and corrective inventory of the personal estate of Alexander Macdonald. Inventory and valuation by Alexander Brown of the furniture, pictures etc at Kepplestone. Inventory of oil and other paintings at Kepplestone that belonged to the late Mr Alexander Macdonald. Artists include: Edward Armitage, R.A.; Adolph Artz; Jean Aubert; Thomas Oldham Barlow, R.A.; Bonnat; Samuel Bough, A.R.S.A.; George H. Boughton, A.R.A.; G.R. Boulanger; Jules Breton; John Brett, A.R.A.; J.B. Burgess, A.R.A.; W.P. Burton; R. Caldecolt; P.H. Calderon, R.A.; Hugh Cameron, R.S.A.; Carrier- Belleuse; James Cassie, A.R.S.A.; George Paul Chalmers, R.S.A.; Paul Jean Clays; E.W. Cooke; Arthur S. Cope; F.G. Cotman; Eyre Crowe, A.R.A.; H.W.B. Davies, R.A.; Frank Dicksee, A.R.A.; W.C.F. Dobson, R.A.; William Fettes Douglas, R.S.A.; Dupont; William Etty, R.A.; Joseph Farquharson; Luke Fildes, A.R.A.; Mark Fisher; Birket Foster; W.P. Frith, A.R.A.; Andrew C. Gow, A.R.A.; Frederick Goodall, R.A.; Peter Graham, R.A.; Thomas Graham; Tom Gray; E.J. Gregory, A.R.A.; Robert Herdman, R.S.A.; J.E. Hodgson, R.A.; Allan J. Hook; Bryan Hook; James Clarke Hook, R.A.; J.C. Horsley, R.A.; Walter Horsley; Colin Hunter, A.R.A.; Joseph Israels; Charles S. Keene; B.W. Leader, R.A.; Sir Frederick Leighton; George D. Leslie, R.A.; W.E. Lockhart, R.S.A.; Edwin Long; Robert W. MacBeth, A.R.A.; William McTaggart, R.S.A.; John MacWhirter; Henry Stacy Marks, R.A.; George Du Maurier; J. Everett Millais, R.A.; A. Mollinger; Philip R. Morris, A.R.A.; Alfred P. Newton; W.W. Onless, R.A.; William Quiller Orchardson, A.R.A.; John Pettie, R.A.; John Philip, R.A.; Edward J. Poynter, Val. Prinsep, A.R.A.; R.A.; Paul Rajon; Archibald D. Reid; George Reid, A.R.S.A.; Samuel Reid; Briton Riviere, A.R.A.; Linley Sambourne; J. Sant, R.A.; A. Stocks; Marcus Stone, A.R.A.; L. Alma Tadema, R.A.; John Tenniel; Alexander Thiollet; E.A. Waterlow; George F. Watts, R.A.; Henry Tamworth Wells, R.A.; W.F. Yeames, R.A. First draft of additional and corrective inventory Note relating to item in additional and corrective inventory 1885
(1 bundle, 6 items)
DD391/1/5 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: confirmation of executors, 1885
1885
Confirmation of executors, listed as Mrs. Hope Gordon or Macdonald, widow; John Dove Wilson, Sheriff Substitute of Aberdeen, Kincardine and Banff; Peter Duguid of Auchlunies; Colonel James Allardyce; George Reid, R.S.A.; Professor William Stirling, M.D.; and Alexander Edmond, advocate, 1885
(1 item)
DD391/1/8 State of funds relating to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone's marriage contract, 15 May 1885
15 May 1885
Copy state of funds annexed to and referred to in Discharge by Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone to her Marriage Contract trustees, 15 May 1885
(1 item) DD391/1/9 Papers relating to disposition of art works belonging to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1861 - 1900
1861 - 1900
Papers relating to disposition of art works belonging to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, including inventories, designs for exhibition, and some discussions as to agreement with Aberdeen Town Council, 1861 - 1900
(1 bundle, 33 items)
DD391/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Minutes and notes of trustees' meetings, 1884 - 1902
1884 - 1902
Minutes and notes of trustees' meetings in relation to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust, 1884 - 1902
(3 items)
DD391/2/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Signed minutes of meetings of trustees, 1884 - 1902
1884 - 1902
Signed minutes of meetings of trustees Loose inside: minute of meeting of trustees, 3 September 1902; specification and schedule of quantities for alterations to west room of Aberdeen Art Gallery, October 1900; statement of sums paid to residuary legatees, 25 February 1903; memorial for Aberdeen Town Council and opinion of counsel on terms of Macdonald bequest, 9 July 1903; letter from W Gordon, Town Clerk, listing members of Art Committee appointed by Aberdeen Town Council, 24 August 1903; and note of apportionment of residue duties, not dated [circa 1902]. 31 December 1884 - 15 September 1902
(1 volume) DD391/2/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: draft minute of meetings of trustees, 1887 - 1902
1887 - 1902
Draft minute of meetings of trustees, 6 June 1887 - 3 September 1902
(1 bundle, 14 items)
DD391/2/3 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: notes for meetings of trustees, 1892 - 1901
1892 - 1901
Notes for meetings of trustees, August 1892 - 8 March 1901
(1 bundle, 8 items)
DD391/3 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: accounts and vouchers of trustees, 1884 - 1902
1884 - 1902
Accounts and vouchers of trustees, 1884 - 1902
(17 items)
DD391/3/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: accounts of intromissions of trustees and executors, 1884 - 1902
1884 - 1902
Accounts of intromissions of trustees and executors, 27 December 1884 - 31 August 1902 and accounts of intromissions of Alexander Edmond with trustees and executors, 3 February 1885 - 17 January 1887
(1 bundle, 18 items) DD391/3/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, February - March 1885
February - March 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, February - March 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/3 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 April - 26 September 1885
27 April - 26 September 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 April - 26 September 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/4 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1885 - 27 December 1886
27 December 1885 - 27 December 1886
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1885 - 27 December 1886
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/5 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1886 - 27 December 1887
27 December 1886 - 27 December 1887
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1886 - 27 December 1887
(1 bundle) DD391/3/6 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1887 - 27 December 1888
27 December 1887 - 27 December 1888
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1887 - 27 December 1888
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/7 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1888 - 27 December 1889
27 December 1888 - 27 December 1889
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1888 - 27 December 1889
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/8 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1889 - 27 December 1890
27 December 1889 - 27 December 1890
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1889 - 27 December 1890
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/9 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1890 - 27 December 1891
27 December 1890 - 27 December 1891
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1890 - 27 December 1891 (1 bundle)
DD391/3/10 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1892 - 27 December 1893
27 December 1892 - 27 December 1893
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1892 - 27 December 1893
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/11 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1893 - 27 December 1894
27 December 1893 - 27 December 1894
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1893 - 27 December 1894
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/12 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1894 - 27 December 1895
27 December 1894 - 27 December 1895
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1894 - 27 December 1895
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/13 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1895 - 27 December 1896
27 December 1895 - 27 December 1896 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1895 - 27 December 1896
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/14 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1896 - 27 December 1897
27 December 1896 - 27 December 1897
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1896 - 27 December 1897
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/15 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1897 - 27 December 1898
27 December 1897 - 27 December 1898
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1897 - 27 December 1898
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/16 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1898 - 27 December 1899
27 December 1898 - 27 December 1899
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1898 - 27 December 1899
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/17 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1899 - 2 September 1902 27 December 1899 - 2 September 1902
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: receipts and vouchers, 27 December 1899 - 2 September 1902
(1 bundle)
DD391/3/18 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: legal documents relating to settlement of estate, 1805 - 1901
1805 - 1901
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: legal documents relating to settlement of estate, including assignations, notes by executors, and records of investment in underwriting ships' voyages (list of ships included), 1805 - 1901
(1 bundle, 38 items)
DD391/3/19 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: legal documents relating to settlement of estate, 1885 - 1902
1885 - 1902
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: legal documents relating to settlement of estate, including forms for rates and estate duty, 1885 - 1902
(1 bundle, 29 items)
DD391/4 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1884 - 1903
1884 - 1903
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1884 - 1903
(20 bundles) DD391/4/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, December 1884
December 1884
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, December 1884
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, January 1885
January 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, January 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/3 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, February 1885
February 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, February 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/4 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, March 1885
March 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, March 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/5 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, April 1885
April 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, April 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/6 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, May 1885
May 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, May 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/7 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, July 1885
July 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, July 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/8 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, August 1885
August 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, August 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/9 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, September 1885 September 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, September 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/10 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, October 1885
October 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, October 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/11 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, November 1885
November 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, November 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/12 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, December 1885
December 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, December 1885
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/13 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1887
1887 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1887
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/14 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1892
1892
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1892
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/15 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1893
1893
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1893
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/16 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1894
1894
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1894
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/17 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1895
1895
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees, 1895 (1 bundle)
DD391/4/18 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees with Inland Revenue, 1900
1900
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees with Inland Revenue on legacy duty payable on paintings, 1900
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/19 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees with Aberdeen Town Council, 1886 - 1903
1886 - 1903
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone's trust: correspondence of trustees with Aberdeen Town Council relating to suitable accommodation for the collection of paintings, 1886 - 1887, and to the reception of pictures, 1900. Also includes acknowledgement of receipt of pictures by the Town Council, 1901, and discharge, 1903.
(1 bundle)
DD391/4/20 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: correspondence of trustees, 1872 - 1899
1872 - 1899
Correspondence of trustees regarding trust. Includes some correspondence of Alexander Macdonald himself, mostly concerning insurance, investments and finance to which the trustees' correspondence relates. 1872 - 1899.
(1 bundle) DD391/5 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone trust: petitions and memorials of trustees, 1885 - 1902
1885 - 1902
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone trust: petitions and memorials of trustees, 1885 - 1902
(4 items)
DD391/5/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone trust: petition for approval to invest, 12 May 1885
12 May 1885
Petition of trustees to Lords of Council and Session for approval to invest the sum of £40000 in colonial stocks under section 3 of the Trust (Scotland) Amendment Act 1884, 12 May 1885
(1 bundle, 6 items)
DD391/5/2 Memorial of trustees regarding alterations to Kepplestone House, 1893
1893
Memorial of trustees for opinion of counsel on proposed alterations to Kepplestone House, and opinion of counsel. Agreement by Mrs Macdonald following, 1893
(1 bundle, 3 items)
DD391/5/4 Interlocutor and correspondence regarding Aberdeen Town Council and legacy duty on Macdonald of Kepplestone estate, 1901 - 1902
1901 - 1902
Interlocutor and correspondence relating to special case for opinion and judgement of the Court of Session whether Aberdeen Town Council was entitled to 1/3 of the trust estate of Alexander Macdonald free of deduction of legacy duty, 1901 - 1902
(5 items)
DD391/6 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to investments
1852 - 1900
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to investments, 1852 - 1900
(2 items)
DD391/6/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: Correspondence, share certificates, statements, reports and lists of stocks, circa 1852 - 1901 [mostly 1870 - 1884]
circa 1852 - 1901 [mostly 1870 - 1884]
Correspondence, share certificates, statements, reports and lists of stocks relating to Alexander Macdonald's British and overseas investments, including balance sheets and reports of the Aberdeen Swimming Bath Company Limited, 1888, 1890, 1893, 1898 and 1901. Also includes list of documents handed to Mr Edmond by Mr Keith, his book-keeper, 1884, assignment of lease over subjects on the north side of the New Road, St Pancras parish, Middlesex by William Leslie to Alexander McDonald, 1854, and specification for alterations and repairs to 3 and 4 Quickset Row on the north side of the New Road, not dated [circa 1852], circa 1852 - 1901 [mostly 1870 -1884]
(1 bundle)
DD391/6/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: correspondence, memoranda, extract and copy dispositions, etc., 1872 - 1900 [mostly 1886 - 1900]
1872 - 1900 [mostly 1886 - 1900] Correspondence, memoranda, extract and copy dispositions, list of feu duties and particulars of feu duties exposed for sale and sold for feu superiorites at Sandilands and on lands of Rubislaw and Forbesfield. Includes sketches of ground at Sandilands conveyed to Messrs Miller, 1872 and 1878, 1872 - 1900 [mostly 1886 - 1900]
(1 bundle)
DD391/7 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to insurance, 1863 - 1901
1863 - 1901
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to insurance, 1863 - 1901
(2 items)
DD391/7/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: insurance policies and related correspondence, 1863 - 1901
1863 - 1901
Insurance policies and related correspondence, including fire insurance policies for Kepplestone House and contents, 1863 and 1872, for paintings, 1889, 1901, and for property at 369 - 375 Euston Road; and a general accident policy for Alexander Macdonald, 1882. Also includes agreement between trustees and Robert Fergusson of Aberdeen Granite Works to continue the co-partnery of Alexander Macdonald & Company during the pleasure of both parties, 1885, and a copy agreement between Alexander Macdonald and Sidney Field for sale of latter's interest to former in Aberdeen Granite Works, 1883, 1863 - 1901
(1 envelope)
DD391/7/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: list of sums insured on paintings, 1885, 1889, 1901 1885, 1889, 1901
Lists of sums insured on paintings at Kepplestone House and in Aberdeen Art Gallery, 1885, 1889, 1901
(1 bundle, 8 items)
DD391/8 Papers relating to Kepplestone House, Aberdeen, 1868 - 1901
1868 - 1901
Papers relating to Kepplestone House, Aberdeen, 1868 - 1901
(8 items)
DD391/8/1 Copy dispositions (1804, 1868) and copy inventory of titles relating to the lands of Seafield (7th, 8th and 9th lots of the lands of Kepplestone)
1868
Copy dispositions (1804, 1868) and copy inventory of titles relating to the lands of Seafield (7th, 8th and 9th lots of the lands of Kepplestone), 1868
(1 bundle, 3 items)
DD391/8/2 Notes on the title of Kepplestone, 1900
1900
Notes on the title of Kepplestone, 1900
(1 item)
DD391/8/3 Report by Messrs Walker & Duncan on dry rot at Kepplestone House, 1893
1893 Report by Messrs Walker & Duncan on dry rot at Kepplestone House, and accompanying ground floor plan [on tracing, fragile], 1893
(2 items)
DD391/8/4 Note of accommodation at Kepplestone House, n.d. (from 1868)
n.d.
Note of accommodation at Kepplestone House, n.d. (from 1868)
(1 item)
DD391/8/5 Letter from Hope Macdonald to Colonel Allardyce, trustee, regarding the physical state of Kepplestone House, 20 March 1893
20 March 1893
Letter from Hope Macdonald to Colonel Allardyce, trustee, regarding the physical state of Kepplestone House, 20 March 1893
(2 items)
DD391/8/6 Excerpt from minute of Aberdeen Town Council's Sewerage Committee concerning Kepplestone drainage, June 1897
June 1897
Excerpt from minute of Aberdeen Town Council's Sewerage Committee concerning Kepplestone drainage, June 1897
(1 item)
DD391/8/7 Notes as to duties paid and payable on Kepplestone House, December 1901 December 1901
Notes as to duties paid and payable on Kepplestone House, December 1901
(1 item)
DD391/8/8 Envelope containing leases and minutes of lease concerning lands at Kepplestone, 1889 - 1900
1889 - 1900
Envelope containing leases and minutes of lease concerning lands at Kepplestone, 1889 - 1900
(5 items)
DD391/9 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to realisation of estate, 1900
1900
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: papers relating to realisation of estate, 1900
(2 bundles)
DD391/9/1 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: Papers relating to division of estate among residuary legatees, 1900
1900
Papers relating to division of estate among residuary legatees, 1900
(1 bundle)
DD391/9/2 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone Trust: Acknowledgement of receipt of legacies by residuary legatees, 1900 1900
Acknowledgement of receipt of legacies by residuary legatees, 1900
(1 bundle, 24 items)
DD391/10 Newpaper cuttings collected by or referring to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1868 - 1900
1868 - 1900
Newpaper cuttings collected by or referring to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1868 - 1900
(4 items)
DD391/10/1 Newspaper cuttings collected by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1868 - 1884
1868 - 1884
Newspaper cuttings relating to granite working and memorials, legal cases involving granite workers, armorial ensigns of the City of Aberdeen and the work of George Reid and [George Frederick] Watts. Also letters to the Daily Free Press from David Stewart and Alexander Macdonald on the origin of granite polishing, 1873, and letters to The Times on the right to wear a cockade. The bundle also includes a specification and design for the construction of an ice house by George Mitchell, Island Bridge Fishery, Dublin, and related correspondence, 1868, and a design for a vinery, not dated [fragile] 1868 - 1884
(1 envelope)
DD391/10/4 Cuttings from the Free Press and Journal, regarding the bequest of the Kepplestone pictures to the City of Aberdeen, 1900 1900
Three cuttings from the Free Press and Journal, regarding and listing the bequest of the Kepplestone pictures to the City of Aberdeen, 1900
(3 items in envelope)
DD391/11 Papers relating to funeral of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1884 - 1900
1884 - 1900
Papers relating to funeral of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1884 - 1900
(1 bundle)
DD391/11/1 Notes on arrangements for Alexander Macdonald's funeral, 1884 - 1900
1884 - 1900
Notes on arrangements for Alexander Macdonald's funeral, including list of relatives and others expected at Kepplestone, list of persons travelling in carriages, and notes on men to take cords, 1884 - 1900
(1 bundle)
DD391/12/4 Agreement between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Sidney Field regarding granite works, 7 May 1883
7 May 1883
Agreement between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Sidney Field regarding granite works, 7 May 1883
(1 item) DD391/12/5 Draft memorandum of agreement between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Robert Fergusson regarding granite works, 1883
1883
Draft memorandum of agreement between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Robert Fergusson regarding granite works, 1883
(1 item)
DD391/12/6 Draft contract of copartnery between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Robert Fergusson regarding granite works, 1883
1883
Draft contract of copartnery between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and Robert Fergusson regarding granite works, 1883
(1 item)
DD391/12/8 Inventory and valuation of Granite Works belonging to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, February 1885
February 1885
Inventory and valuation of Granite Works belonging to the late Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, February 1885
(1 item)
DD391/12/9 Bundle of documents relating to granite works collected by trustees after death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1883 - 1886
1883 - 1886
Bundle of documents relating to granite works collected by trustees after death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, including list of outstanding accounts, 1886, heads of agreement between Macdonald and Robert Fergusson, 1883, copy of the Edinburgh Gazette, 3 July 1883, mentioning the retirement of Sidney Field from the firm (and incidentally mentioning the dissolution of the firm of architects, Matthews and Mackenzies of Elgin, including A. Marshall Mackenzie), 1883 - 1886
(1 envelope)
DD391/13 DD391 - Correspondence between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and artists (1869-1884)
1869 - 1884
Correspondence between Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and artists and associated people: E.F. Watts, Thomas Oldham Barlow, Charles S. Keene, Sir George Reid, J.C. Hook, H.W.B. Davis, J.E. Millais, W.W. Onless, Josef Israels, R.D. Blackmore and others
(Bundles)
DD391/13/1 DD391 - 'Catalogue and Particulars of Pictures at Kepplestone' by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone (1875-1879)
1875 - 1879
'Catalogue and Particulars of Pictures at Kepplestone' Volume containing 'Remarks and Suggestions Relating to my Collection of Pictures To be read by those who may have the disposal of them'. Includes remarks on pictures and artists, including Edward Armitage, Adolph Artz, Jean Aubert, Samuel Bough, George Boughton, Jules Breton, John Brett, W.P. Burton, Philip H. Calderon, Hugh Cameron, Carrier-Belleuse, James Cassie, George Paul Chalmers, Arthur S. Cope, F.G. Cotman, Eyre Crowe, H.W.B. Davis, Frank Dicksee, William Fettes Douglas, William Etty, Joseph Farquharson, Luke Fildes, Mark Fisher, Birket Foster, W.P Frith, Frederick Goodall, Andrew C. Gow, Peter Graham, Thomas Graham, Tom Gray, E.J. Gregory, George Harvey, Robert Herdman, J.S. Hodgson, Allan J. Hook, Bryan Hook, James C. Hook, J.C. Horsley, Colin Hunter, Josef Israels, Charles Samuel Keene, Sir Frederick Leighton, George D. Leslie, Edwin Long, William McTaggart, John MacWhirter, Henry Stacy Marks, George Du Maurier, J. Everett Millais, A. Mollinger, Philip R. Morris, Alfred P. Newton, W.W. Onless. William Quiller Orchardson, Sir J. Noel Paton, John Pettie, John Phillip, Edward J. Poynter, Val Prinsep, Paul Rajan, Archibald W. Reid, George Reid, Briton Riviere, Linley Sambourne, Marcus Stone, L. Alma Tadema, John Tenniel, Alexander Thiollet; George F. Watts, Henry Tamworth Wells. Comments include price, potential market, personal remarks about artists (many of whom visited him or knew him), criticism of painting and notes of artist's prospects, etc. His comments on a portrait of Millais by George Reid and Millais: 'This was a pleasant & interesting episode. The joint dedication by both artists is gratifying to me. It was done when Mr. Millais visited me in 1880, and was done in two sittings. It was mostly Reid's work, but Millais did some parts, the mouth, part of the brow & eye & a bit of the coat. He was much pleased with it himself, & said it was splendid colour. It is signed & dated by both.' His comments on a self-portrait by Alma Tadema: '£52 ⦠I could not get him to do it for less. It is very like him. ⦠he wrote me ''I have already three times begun the thing afresh, and seem unable to satisfy myself.''' His comments on a self-portrait by W.W. Onless: 'A good likeness, but not so successful as Barlow's. They say he is jumping to be President someday. We shall see!'. His comments on a self-portrait by Edward J. Paynter: 'Was formerly Art Director at the South Kensington Museum. Not a favourite with his colleagues. His wife aimed at fashionable life.' His comments on a painting by George Reid: 'Portrait of my wife, with background of clematis. As yet it is not a likeness & has not her elegant figure, but he has promised to take it up again. Up to now he had little feeling for looks in a woman - never kissed one in his life - poor devil! He has now got engaged to Miss Best he is close on 41 - she is 43. She is not bonny, but good, and will make a suitable wife.' January 1875 - 1879
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DD391/13/2 DD391 - Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A. (1869-1884)
1869 - 1884 Bundle of letters to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., regarding Macdonald's commissions of his paintings
(1 bundle, 23 items)
DD391/13/2/1 DD391 - Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A. (1869)
8 November 1869
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, thanking Macdonald for his interest in purchasing a painting but stating that his inability to visit the gallery makes the matter difficult, suggesting that Macdonald deputes a friend to select a painting for him, and remarking on his own desire 'to leave behind me works of a more important character', 8 November 1869
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DD391/13/2/2 DD391 - Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A. (1870)
11 February 1870
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, with thanks for Macdonald's interest, his own fear of disappointing Macdonald's expectations; 'we ought to endeavour to make each other as happy as possible & ⦠it is especially incumbent upon Poets and Artists (who ought to be in the same category) to carry out as far as possible such views', he usually has a friend carry out the business side of painting for him but on this occasion he will state his own terms: 'I will therefore paint for you one of my best designs for 150 guineas (for I cannot consent to take from you so much that you might be prevented from purchasing other pictures, or enjoying other things)', 11 February 1870
(1 item) DD391/13/2/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 22 November 1870
22 November 1870
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Brighton, explaining that the delay is due to his work on the design so as to prevent disappointment, time also spent on some sculpture, reference to 'Orpheus and Eurydice' for Macdonald, 22 November 1870
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DD391/13/2/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 9 April 1871
9 April 1871
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Brighton, explaining that the delay is due to a breakdown in his health, 'I am sorry to gather from your letter that you have not been well or that you have been suffering some annoyance life is so little satisfactory to me that I can sympathise', 9 April 1871
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DD391/13/2/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 1 November 1871
1 November 1871
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Brighton, letting him know that 'the picture ⦠for you is far advanced, as I wish to make my pictures poems they do and will cost me a great deal of thought and labour and cannot hastily be produced', delays due also to ill health, 1 November 1871
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DD391/13/2/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 25 May 1872 25 May 1872
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, saying that 'I have actually painted the design you chose three times but have not been able to give myself satisfaction. I have it now far advanced ⦠you will receive it in the course of a month or six weeks', 25 May 1872
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DD391/13/2/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 15 August 1872
15 August 1872
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, with further astonishment at the delay in completing his commission, complaints that the subjects he wants to paint do not pay, while 'as a painter of portraits I could readily make ten thousand a year â¦The picture for you is very nearly finished â¦', 15 August 1872
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DD391/13/2/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 1 September 1872
1 September 1872
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, 'I shall be able to send your picture very soon indeed now', thanks for his understanding of his complaints, but he does not feel himself unappreciated, 1 September 1872
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DD391/13/2/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 21 September 1872
21 September 1872 Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, asking for word to despatch the painting at once, 21 September 1872
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DD391/13/2/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 6 October 1872
6 October 1872
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, 'I am shocked to find you have sent more than I asked for the picture', and will do some more work for him, 6 October 1872
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DD391/13/2/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 29 August 1876
29 August 1876
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., The Granby Hotel, Harrogate, thanking for letter: 'I have been indulging in the very expensive luxury of illness and was ordered here', thanking for offer to place a bust and pedestal, a present from Macdonald, but as he sculpts he often has men around who can shift heavy items, 29 August 1876
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DD391/13/2/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 15 October 1876
15 October 1876
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, thanking for his 'very handsome present' [a pedestal], with apologies for delay and having lost Macdonald's address, hoping to see him in London next year, 15 October 1876 (1 item)
DD391/13/2/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 5 November 1876
5 November 1876
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, apologising for delay in replying, asking for dimensions of picture 'for which you wish the Eve to be a pendant', choice of three Eves ('newly created', 'surrounded with temptation' and 'repentant'), 5 November 1876
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DD391/13/2/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 6 August 1877
6 August 1877
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, assuring him that the 'Eve' is far advanced, with discussion of proportions on the canvas, regret that Macdonald did not see the Burne Jones, 6 August 1877
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DD391/13/2/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 8 September 1881
8 September 1881
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, apologising for delay in writing and sending the picture, with wish that Macdonald could visit his new gallery and recommend it to friends, 8 September 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/2/16 Note to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 16 September 1881
16 September 1881
Note to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, to alert him to intended despatch of 'Eve' next week, 16 September 1881
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DD391/13/2/17 Note to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 26 September 1881
26 September 1881
Note to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, to tell him that 'Eve tempted' has been dispatched, 26 September 1881
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DD391/13/2/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 25 October 1881
25 October 1881
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, regarding commission of a third work and request for tracings of other paintings 'as it is important to have as much uniformity as possible', 25 October 1881
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DD391/13/2/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 5 December 1881
5 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, declining Macdonald's offer of a staghound through not being able to look after it properly, and preparation for Sir Coutts Lindsay's exhibition at the Grosvenor Gallery - request that Macdonald lends 'Eve' for it, 5 December 1881
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DD391/13/2/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 7 February 1882
7 February 1882
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, regarding despatch of 'little head' when it is dry enough, thanks for praise, 'I dread every kind of praise and recognition that time may possibly not indorse & would during my life greatly prefer being undervalued to being overrated & suspicious of much contemporary praise. I must say the exhibition of my pictures has been received with an amount of favour I could not possibly have expected.' 7 February 1882
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DD391/13/2/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 10 October 1883
10 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, thanking for letter and catalogue of Macdonald's own collection, comments on collection, with particular interest in self-portraits, 10 October 1883
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DD391/13/2/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 17 May 1884
17 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, thanking for letter as when Watts had called at Macdonald's hotel he was told that Macdonald had departed suddenly due to illness, thanks for present, 'I will endeavour to get Mr. Burne Jones to sit for your collection', 17 May 1884
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DD391/13/2/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.F. Watts, R.A., 8 December 1884
8 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from G.F. Watts, R.A., Little Holland House, Kensington, thanking for letter and explaining that he has been too ill to write, thanking also for whisky, 8 December 1884
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DD391/13/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 1876 - 1884
1876 - 1884
Bundle of letters to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, mostly concerning augmenting Macdonald's collection of portraits of artists, 30 December 1876 - 2 December 1884
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DD391/13/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 30 December 1876
30 December 1876
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, thanking Macdonald for his work in selling Colin's picture, and suggesting further encouragement: 'Both Millais and Hook liked the picture very much indeed.'; comments on work by Millais and Pettie, 30 December 1876
(1 item) DD391/13/3/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 25 October 1882
25 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, thanking for visit to Kepplestone, and mentioning Poynter and Millais, 25 October 1882
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DD391/13/3/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 16 December 1882
16 December 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, advising him not to take any notice of criticism, visit to Millais: 'when I called I found [Millais] had gone out shooting with Sir Henry James'; mention of Poynter's portrait and Millais' one of du Maurier, 16 December 1882
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DD391/13/3/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 8 June [1883]
8 June [1883]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Cromer, Norfolk, regarding suffering from fatigue, recuperation at Eastbourne and Cromer, mention of Gow's portrait of Phillips, mention of Macdonald's writing a series of sketches for his portraits, mention of Cope's portraits of Ansdell and Armstead, 8 June [1883]
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DD391/13/3/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 24 July 1883
24 July 1883 Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, mentioning receipt of 'the Phillip portrait', Cope's portrait of Mr. Armstead, Millais' portrait of Hook to go to the Birmingham exhibition, 24 July 1883
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DD391/13/3/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 12 August 1883
12 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, regarding Cope's portrait of Ansdell, possible portrait of Samuel Cousins, Millais' portrait of Irving, 12 August 1883
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DD391/13/3/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 14 August [1883]
14 August [1883]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, announcing that he has just sent Millais' portrait of Hook to Osborne House - 'Does Hook know he has gone to Court?', hoping for royal recognition for Millais, 14 August [1883]
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DD391/13/3/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 16 August 1883
16 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, telling of note from Sir Henry Ponsonby conveying the Queen's thanks for Hook's portrait sent to Osborne House; intention of seeing Mr. Cousins regarding being painted, 16 August 1883
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DD391/13/3/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 24 October 1883
24 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, regarding Cope's portrait of Cousins, 24 October 1883
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DD391/13/3/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 7 December 1883
7 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, regarding suggested portraits of Armstead by Hodgson and of Cope's father and Redgrave by Cope, settling dispute between Hook and Millais, and evening spent with Millais, Hyde Wills, Peter Reid and others, 7 December 1883
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DD391/13/3/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 11 December 1883
11 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, description of Hook's marine painting for Millais and disagreement with Macdonald over Mrs. Millais, account in The Times of speech by President of Royal Academy, Millais' outing to shoot with Sir Henry James and the Prince of Wales, 11 December 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/3/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 22 April 1884
22 April 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, regarding anticipation of Royal Academy Exhibition, 'Millais is greater than ever!', 22 April 1884
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DD391/13/3/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 2 December 1884
2 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A Victoria Road, Kensington, meeting between Millais, Barlow and Mr. Dow, R.A., 'the great engraver! Millais remarked what grand head that man has.', suggestion of Pettie to paint him for Macdonald, Hook to paint for the Duke of Westminster, Millais' portrait of Gladstone, 2 December 1884
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DD391/13/4 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene
1873 - 1884
Letters to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, illustrator for Punch. Many thank Macdonald for books or whisky, or for suggestions for sketches for Punch, many of which Keene used. Note on bundle says 'Letters from C. Keene showing sketches sent to H[ope].M[acdonald].' 20 December 1873 - 6 December 1884 and undated, possibly 1871
(1 bundle, 64 letters) DD391/13/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1871?]
[1871?]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 55 Baker Street, London, regarding his annoyance at a newspaper article, his opinion that Fantin La Tours is unappreciated, but some of his pictures are available to buy, 'Little Fantin was in Paris all through the siege and very ''vengeably afraid'' all the time he confesses. I hear the Academy is invested by French art ''in force''', damage to an Israels picture in transit, 'Have you any good stories suitable for Punch?', mention of marriage of Princess Louisa, [1871?]
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DD391/13/4/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1872?]
[1872?]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 55 Baker Street, London, apologising for not thanking him sooner for letter and whisky, delayed by his being 'demoralised by my procrastinative disposition', intention of speaking to Millais about a painting for Macdonald, illness of Alec Stephenson, n.d. [1872?]
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DD391/13/4/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1872]
[1872]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 55 Baker Street, London, regarding Millais, n.d. [1872]
(1 item) DD391/13/4/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1872 - 1873]
[1872 - 1873]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 55 Baker Street, London, thanking him for a book on Aberdeen, hoping to send him a parcel of Fantin's work, 'I have not been to the Academy Exhib[ition] yet. I hear the Scotchmen say they've been illused by the hangers', story of fashionable young man asking whose pictures ought to be admired this year, n.d. [1872 - 1873]
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DD391/13/4/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1873]
[1873]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 55 Baker Street, London, thanking him for a book and a sketch subject, reference to Buchanan's 'Land of Lorne', offer to send some mounted Punch sketches to Mrs. Macdonald, working too hard to visit Aberdeen, missing visit of Cameron and Mr. White, mention of Mayhew's death, n.d. [1873]
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DD391/13/4/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 20 December 1873
20 December 1873
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, thanking for the whisky, mention of sketches sent to Punch by a Captain Robley in the 91st. Highlanders, visit to Birket Fosters' where Orchardsons have been and Alex Stephenson might appear, 'I've migrated into a low neighbourhood and a cheaper studio', 20 December 1873
(1 item) DD391/13/4/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1874 - 1875?]
[1874 - 1875?]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, Tizbourne Cottage, Witley, Godalming, Surrey, thanking for invitation to Aberdeen and for stories for Punch, mention of Cottier's window, Hugh Cameron's visit to London, du Maurier's move to Hampstead and a controversial picture by him, [1874 - 1875?]
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DD391/13/4/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 26 December 1875
26 December 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, with thanks for further suggestions for Punch, visit to Trier, mention of Tom Gray, founder and secretary of the Hogarth Club, a post which tires him, being laid up with a barked shin, reading books on geology, the current fashion (led by Millais) for artists to build their own houses, 26 December 1875
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DD391/13/4/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 7 October 1876
7 October 1876
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, with account of visit to Suffolk in hot weather and search for prehistoric flints, practising the bagpipes by the sea, idea for a cartoon but 'too grim for Punch', suggestion that Macdonald should show Millais Dunnottar Castle, 'Business in the picture way is I hear awful', 'the scenery [in Suffolk] is rather Dutch about which there appears to be a sort of 'rage' setting in, flat landscapes and lots of sky! but as there is no railway to the place the fishermen and country people are natural and unspoilt', 7 October 1876
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DD391/13/4/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 23 August 1877
23 August 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, Dunwich, Suffolk, regarding staying near Marks: 'I believe he has been among the few lucky ones in the craft this bad time ⦠I could not see Whistler on Sunday and I'm not sure whether I'll suggest his coming to you just now or see about it gingerly as I hear he is desperately 'hard up' - I think he has managed very badly - asking stupendous prices for his work - getting into debt by giving dinners and now I hear he has quarrelled with Lelan, whose house he has been decorating', [Marks] is not disposed to make acquaintance with the throng of loafing visitors at the place which might interfere with his unconventional way of life so he gives out that he suffers from slight aberration of intellect!', music and playing the pipes, 23 August 1877
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DD391/13/4/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 15 January 1877
15 January 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, wishing him a happy new year and thanking him for the whisky, thanking him also for another invitation north which he hopes to accept and looks forward to good weather, also wishes to visit Alex Stevenson in Argyle, to dig a prehistoric earthwork, illness of David Christie, 15 January 1877
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DD391/13/4/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 26 January [1877] 26 January [1877]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, Tizbourne Cottage, Witley, Surrey, thanking for present, agreeing to admonish Tom Gray for not writing, still hoping to talk to Millais, description of his artists' circle in Witley, Surrey, and the comments on them by local society, amusing extract from local auction catalogue (Lot 20: Mill on Liberty; Lot 21: Ditto on the Floss), visit to Birket Fosters for Christmas, Chalmers the Edinburgh artist known as the Bird of the Wilderness for forgetting a song partway through, Stevenson has given Keene a set of Northumbrian bagpipes, 26 January [1877]
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DD391/13/4/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, [1877]
[1877]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, with arrangements for meeting Macdonald during his visit to London, [1877]
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DD391/13/4/14 'The Academy Election': song sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone
1877
Song by Marks entitled 'The Academy Election, 1877', written out by Charles S. Keene to send to Macdonald
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DD391/13/4/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 22 June 1877
22 June 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding his own hard work, hoping to visit Aberdeen, mention of song by Marks on 'The Academy Election': 'he's afraid of it getting into print at any rate till he's an R.A. himself!', mention of Millais' new house, 22 June 1877
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DD391/13/4/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 18 August 1877
18 August 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding his pleasant journey home and thanking for their hospitality, 'Send me the local paper if anything more turns up anent that Heretic Prof. Smith! [probably Professor William Robertson Smith, 1846 - 1894]⦠I'll try and see Whistler tomorrow I've heard he talks of going to that stinking Venice!', 18 August 1877
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DD391/13/4/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 6 October 1877
6 October 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, Witley, Surrey, regarding Social Congress 'that Miss Burton spoke of', description of Dunwich: 'the population half fishermen half agricultural labourers and all Poachers, an old Squire who was never seen and ourselves', 'Is old Horsley in Aberdeen as well as his son I should not think Hook and he would get on well', search for pipe tune called 'Torphichen's Rant', mentioned in one of Scott's books, recommending Crawhall's sketches, 6 October 1877
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DD391/13/4/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 24 November 1877 24 November 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, thanking for book and jokes for Punch, menu from Whistler's dinner, 24 November 1877
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DD391/13/4/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 11 February 1878
11 February 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding Macdonald's bereavement, competition for Northumberland pipes, comic mugs illustrated by Crawhall, 'The painters that I have met I hear are all painting big pictures for the Academy, if we have war about that confounded Eastern Question (I'm staunch on the Turkish and English side) I'm afraid they will fare badly this year', seeing Reid at the Arts Club, visits to Paris and to the Grosvenor Gallery and Burlington House, and related comments on methods of old masters, plans for annual exhibitions at Newcastle, Millais' picture from the Bride of Lammermuir, Lord Rosehill's loan of prehistoric artefacts to the Edinburgh museum, Christie's illness, 11 February 1878
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DD391/13/4/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 16 July [1878]
16 July [1878]
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, Auchneilan, Lochgilphead, regarding arrangements for visiting Aberdeen, 16 July [1878]
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DD391/13/4/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 16 August 1878
16 August 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding visit to old friend in Suffolk, who has been ill, too busy for more holiday, where all the artists have gone for the summer, including Tenniel, mention of Dr. Ligertwood, doctor at the Royal Hospital, and George Reid, Crawhall's difficulties in setting up at arts association in Newcastle, 'I was at a committee last night of the Anti-Restoration Society and heard that there was a scheme for restoring the grand old Cathedral of Old Aberdeen ⦠I hope you'll help us by not giving ⦠it's generally a selfish move of some hungry architect â¦', 16 August 1878
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DD391/13/4/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 6 December 1878
6 December 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, apologising for having been too busy to write, mention of Tom Taylor's northern trip, 'I don't see very much of the Punch people. I'm a rank Tory of strong English proclivities and they are a set of Russo-Affghan Gladstonmen!', worries over shares, 'I was a good deal exercised at the Whistler business and am 'thorough' on his side, was very nearly being subpoena'd but begged him to let me off. With all his faults and he has plenty he is an Artist 'all round' and that that venomous beast should be allowed to call him an impostor seems to me a gross injustice.' 'Art is under a cloud just now - nothing is selling - Herkomer is laid up with brain fever, and Holman Hunt is down with Typhoid', 'The conservatives of Newcastle with Crawhall in the Van are making a heady fight with the moneygrubbing Rads of the City who are for pulling down the last old Watchtower on the walls, because it would be a cheap site for the new Library!', comments on domestic situation of late G. Lewes, 6 December 1878
(3 items) DD391/13/4/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 16 January 1879
16 January 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding Christmas at the Birket Fosters and meeting Hook there, mention of a Miss Bruce, daughter of a paper manufacturer in Edinburgh who 'lost everything in that damned Bank' and is now helping out by painting, pursuit by his artist neighbour, W. Lawson, who wishes to convert him, 16 January 1879
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DD391/13/4/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 24 May 1879
24 May 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, with mention of drawings for a book by Thackeray, coments on speakers at Academy dinner - 'Froude and Proff. Smith were awful', 24 May 1879
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DD391/13/4/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 9 August 1879
9 August 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 11 Queen's Road West, Chelsea, regarding sudden notice to quit his studio, using his planned holiday time to search for a new one, missing planned archaeological dig near Newcastle, visit of Millais and Hook to Aberdeen, return of Pettie from Italy, 9 August 1879
(1 item) DD391/13/4/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 23 November 1879
23 November 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 82 Hammersmith Road, London, regarding having to leave his studio: 'the house was to be pulled down a real old George 1st. no doubt to have a sham Queen Anne modern on built in its place as the fashion is now', no longer able to practise the chanter there as he is in a flat, illness following lack of exercise meaning he had to give up smoking but he is now back to his 7 mile walk each day, his neighbour Lawson 'was staying this autumn with Cunliffe Brooks somewhere in Aberdeenshire, says he met Mrs. Langtree there. I've only seen her photo - I should say she was 'killing'. What do you think, du Maurier says she has a fine skin!', 'I hear Millais is back in town and gives a great ball on his daughter's marriage', Pettie has recovered his health in Italy, mention of George Macdonald, and of Macdonald's friend Nicholson the Celtic poet, comment that Hugh Cameron has returned to Edinburgh, rather 'graver' than before, Harry Christie's sculpting is coming along and his mother has sold a watercolour, wishing to be remembered to 'the Hebrew pundit' [William Robertson Smith] and the Dean of Guild [Alexander Walker?], 23 November 1879
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DD391/13/4/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 April 1880
14 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding Macdonald's invitation to the Royal Academy dinner, description of new studio, 'I hope W.E. Gladstone won't be ''intoxicated with his own verbosity'' at the dinner', and mention of visit to Surrey to hear the nightingales, and invitation to visit Hook at Churt, 'I hear Orchardson is very good and I'm curious to see Holman Hunt', 14 April 1880
(1 item) DD391/13/4/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 November 1880
14 November 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 82 Hammersmith Road, London, regarding illness of Macdonald and of Keene's mother, 'we artists on the staff are all rather ruffled just now our new Editor is a very good sort of fellow personally, but he hasn't much sympathy with our department and we believe has the idea that we must now give place to the Literary Wits', rumour that Jemmy Whistler was back from Venice where 'he had taken a studio with an American which he had gradually monopolised, elbowing out his compatriot - that he had generally 'lorded' it over the craft there, so that they secretly prepared Decorations of Chinese lanterns, &c., for a Festival of Joy, when he had finally departed', Pettie is building a house, Archer is at Pitlochry, 'Marcus Stone went to Italy but got laid up with Typhoid fever in that sunny clime been at Death's door in picturesque but stinking Verona. He's a great Radical too always running down Old England and raving about lovely Italy or France or anywhere', 14 November 1880
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DD391/13/4/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 15 January 1881
15 January 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, pleased to hear that Macdonald is feeling better, thanks for whisky some of which he has given to his sick mother, 'I seem to foresee my long service with Punch coming to an end', regrets that the marriages of the Birket Foster children will put an end to a happy period there, seeking advice on investments, 'Crawhall knows a man in Newcastle who has patented an Electric light ⦠a first rate Chemist I know in London (an M.D.) always shakes is head over electric light, and tells me to stick to [gas shares]', meeting with Jack Sands who has written a book for boys, Frank Powderhorn, published by Nelson of Edinburgh, purchase by The Graphic of a portrait by Millais, Hugh Cameron now settled in London and Pettie building his own house, 15 January 1881
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DD391/13/4/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 16 April 1881
16 April 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding meeting of Macdonald and Whistler, reading Hugh Millar's 'My Schools and Schoolmasters', 16 April 1881
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DD391/13/4/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 27 April 1881
27 April 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 82 Hammersmith Road, London, regarding imminent death of Keene's mother, sent to Macdonald on his travels, 27 April 1881
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DD391/13/4/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 27 April 1881
27 April 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 82 Hammersmith Road, London, regarding imminent death of Keene's mother, sent to Macdonald at Kepplestone, 27 April 1881
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DD391/13/4/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 4 May 1881
4 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding grief at mother's dying, hoping that Macdonald met with Whistler, 4 May 1881
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DD391/13/4/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 6 May 1881
6 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 82 Hammersmith Road, London, regarding death of Keene's mother, 6 May 1881
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DD391/13/4/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 18 June 1881
18 June 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, looking forward to visiting Aberdeen, not staying long as sisters have to have holiday too, mention of Millais' ball, personal acquaintance with a poet much respected by the Rossetti set, not named, but translator of Persian poems [probably Edward Fitzgerald, 1809 - 1883, whom Keene seems to visit in Suffolk], possiblity of visiting Crawhall in Newcastle, Christie's improvement, and his son Davy doing well in engineering at King's College, 18 June 1881
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DD391/13/4/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 19 August 1881
19 August 1881 Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, thanking for hospitality, account of journey home: 'Dundee looks an awful swell place', mention of visiting Bewick's tomb at Ovingham, meeting Miss Bewick and receiving present of one of Bewick's woodcuts, dread of dealing with Hepburn [for a dental operation], projected visit to Suffolk, Heseltines have taken a place in the country but dress for dinner every day, Crawhall's book is going well, acquisition of box of bones from Dordogne which had belonged to Christie 'the Prehistoric collector who left his Museum to the nation', objection to being told what to draw for Punch, 19 August 1881
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DD391/13/4/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 16 December 1881
16 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, with regret at news of Macdonald's illness, illness also of Crawhall, Jack Sands' book of illustrations, which he hopes Macdonald will show to his friends - he lives in Tranent, death of John Malcolm Stewart, Keene's oldest friend, and the difficulties in which his children are left, 'I'm afraid there's a good deal of vulgar impertinence in Punch nowadays', 16 December 1881
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DD391/13/4/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 January 1882
14 January 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, hoping that Macdonald is better, Crawhall still ill, thanks for whisky, mention of meeting Hepburn [regarding dental operation], thanks for buying Jack Sands' book 'he is so exuberant in his Radicalism but some people like it', good visit to Birket Foster, mention of Bryan Hook's academy medal, 14 January 1882 (1 item)
DD391/13/4/39 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 11 February 1882
11 February 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding Crawhall's continued illness, thanks for subjects for Punch which helps him get ahead in his work, 'the Punch editor fines me heavily by keeping out my drawings to find room for his stupid Cockney theatrical articles', difficulties over looking after John Stewart's children, 'if you hear of an opening for a bright little pretty Highland lad you can help us with the youngest', business with Hepburn [threatened operation to extract a tooth], sudden birth of Poynter's son while parents were out at dinner, purchase of gas shares, death of Mrs. Sands and trouble between Jack Sands and a minister, 11 February 1882
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DD391/13/4/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 8 April 1882
8 April 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, looking forward to seeing Macdonald soon, mention of Hepburn and the dental operation, sale of prints to help J.M. Stewart's children, 'Nosada the print seller in the Strand bought the bulk whether on commission or not I don't know', his friend Christie hopes to make Macdonald's acquaintance - his wealth comes from land ownership in Chicago, he has not yet seen Pettie's new house but has seen Hugh Cameron's, his wife is a good artist, 8 April 1882
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DD391/13/4/41 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 10 June 1882 10 June 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, glad to hear that Macdonald is better 'and easier in your mind after seeing the London experts', party attended and people he met, admiration of landscapes by Mrs. Hugh Cameron, visit to his old friend [Edward] Fitzgerald, who used to work for Carlyle ('a crabbed temper and a bad digestion will account for all his faults, but he was an honest old chap in intention'), and knew Tennyson and Thackeray, visit at last to Hepburn the dentist, Heseltine's departure for Fontainebleau, George Reid's departure abroad, 10 June 1882
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DD391/13/4/42 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 22 July 1882
22 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding progress with dentures - 'the Contrivance', story for Punch, 22 July 1882
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DD391/13/4/43 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 20 August 1882
20 August 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding further progress with dentures, plans for a long holiday next summer, Crawhall's new book, mention of books by John Kelso Hunter, 'artist and cobbler', much praised by Carlyle, Birket Foster's commission to paint all the cathedral towns in England, 20 August 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/4/44 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 21 October 1882
21 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding occupation with Christmas work for Punch, Sambourne's delight at being 'pilloried in the Papers', progress of Macdonald's gallery, glad that Macdonald is going to have a Whistler, Whistler 'has a weakness for flattery, will absorb any amount - but he's a genius though an erratic one and his works will live', mention of song by H.S. Marks [DD391/13/4/45], comments on book by John Kelso Hunter, visit to [Edward] Fitzgerald in Suffolk, query about an instance of the use of the word 'mint', Crawhall's new book, plans to follow Mrs. Macdonald's recipe for pepperpot, 21 October 1882
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DD391/13/4/45 Song by H.S. Marks sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone by Charles S. Keene, 1882
1882
Song by H.S. Marks about the Royal Academy, mentioning Pickersgill, Landseer, Cooper, Knight, Goodall, Frith, Maclise, Frank Stone, and Holman Hunt, written 1854, copied 1882 by Charles S. Keene for Macdonald
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DD391/13/4/46 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 30 December 1882
30 December 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding visit to Birket Foster, possibility of his contributing a portrait to Macdonald's gallery, continuing pursuit of Whistler for the same purpose, feeling old, thanks for whisky, 30 December 1882 (1 item)
DD391/13/4/47 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 10 March 1883
10 March 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, mentioning W.P. Burton's visit to the north, apologies for indelicate anecdote in the Almanack, 'old Menzel of Berlin, I dare say you don't know of him, he is not much known in England, but I consider him the greatest artist in Europe', royal visit to Whistler's exhibition, good picture by Orchardson, repeat of joke in Punch, 10 March 1883
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DD391/13/4/48 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 23 June 1883
23 June 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding Keene's illness, for which doctor has prescribed cutting back his smoking, death of his friend [Edward] Fitzgerald, plans to escape a little from Punch, 23 June 1883
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DD391/13/4/49 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 July 1883
14 July 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding his desperation to arrange holidays with Punch, story of Mrs. Joe Jopling disguising herself as the Spanish violinist Sarasati: 'skittish young creature!', 14 July 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/4/50 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 4 August 1883
4 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding difficulties in tackling the Punch staff about a holiday, illness, 'I called on Whistler, found him dressing and curling his hair', struggle to get Whistler to paint anything, visit to E.K. Johnson, 4 August 1883
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DD391/13/4/51 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 6 October 1883
6 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding sketch to illustrate Macdonald's story about the doctors, his liver is better but he now has rheumatism in his feet, golf course set up on Suffolk coast by some Scots and Londoners, he has been designated piper to the club but his new dentures make playing difficult, Sambourne has brought back good news of Macdonald's gallery, Archibald Reid has taken over George Reid's old studio, continued hopes to improve things with Punch, offer to give Macdonald sketches if he comes up with new subjects for the Almanac, version of a sketch about an American angler which was toned down by the editor for Punch, 6 October 1883
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DD391/13/4/52 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 24 November 1883
24 November 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding lots of little ailments and a feeling of old age, still hoping to do less Punch work, 24 November 1883
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DD391/13/4/53 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 15 January 1884
15 January 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, thanking for present, wishing happy new year, Christmas at the Birket Fosters', glad that Macdonald is pleased with Birket Foster's portrait, 15 January 1884
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DD391/13/4/54 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 15 March 1884
15 March 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, with apologies for a sketch: 'it is rough but I'm obliged to draw these things very plainly or the engravers prentices play the devil with them', improvement in health, sister ill with cancer, illness of Crawhall, Prinsep to be married, 15 March 1884
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DD391/13/4/55 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 25 April 1884
25 April 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding Macdonald's planned visit to London and the weather, 'The R.A.s were let in yesterday to see the Pictures hung and the Murder is Out! More long faces than ever this year. I hear there were double the number than last year sent in', 'I've seen George Reid and dined with him one evening, I like his wife very much', recommendation of Roger's poems, 25 April 1884
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DD391/13/4/56 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 24 May 1884
24 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding Macdonald's sudden departure from London, mention that Crawhall has gone to Harrogate for the waters, 'I should have liked to see him as he quaffed the first bumper I've heard the flavour is surprising', admiration of a picture by Gregory at the Academy, and George Reid's portraits, shares failing in America, 24 May 1884
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DD391/13/4/57 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 June 1884
14 June 1884
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, with plans for journey to Aberdeen, with a break at Edinburgh to have his bagpipes seen to, 14 June 1884
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DD391/13/4/58 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 21 June 1884
21 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding efforts to get away, 21 June 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/4/59 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, n.d. [1884]
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Note to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, regarding plans to see Whistler before departure for Aberdeen: 'Lord! what prices he asks!', n.d. [1884]
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DD391/13/4/60 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 2 August 1884
2 August 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding holiday after leaving Aberdeen, description of Alexander Stevenson's place on Loch Etive, visit to Crawhall, visit to Canon Greenwell in Durham to talk of archaeology, 2 August 1884
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DD391/13/4/61 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 14 August 1884
14 August 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding presents from friends, including Alexander Walker, Dean of Guild, Sambourne spending autumn in Thanet, summons to the Police Court for neglected dog tax, mention again of visit to Canon Greenwell in Durham, admiration of Aberdeen and surrounds, ambitions to visit Buchan, 14 August 1884
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DD391/13/4/62 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 23 August 1884 23 August 1884
Letter to Mrs Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, conveying sister's thanks for tray, visit to Healtheries, hopes that George Reid is better, 23 August 1884
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DD391/13/4/63 Letter to Charles S. Keene from F.P. der Meulen, forwarded to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, October 1883
October 1883
Letter to Charles S. Keene from F.P.der Meulen, The Hague, expressing admiration for his work in Punch, October 1883, forwarded to Macdonald
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DD391/13/4/64 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles S. Keene, 6 December 1884
6 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 239 King's Road, Chelsea, regarding his own hard work and precarious health, mentions of Menzel, Woolnough and Ligertwood, admiration for Richmond's portraits, illness of Holman Hunt, account of Whistler's bon mot to Oscar Wilde regarding a witticism, enjoying Desblair by A. Walker, 6 December 1884
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DD391/13/5 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., and John Forbes White
1866 - 1884
Letters to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A. (1841 - 1913), with some associated papers including letters from John Forbes White (1831 - c.1915, merchant in Aberdeen and Dundee, and patron of fine arts), 23 August 1866 - 2 December 1884
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DD391/13/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 August 1866
23 August 1866
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 355 De Bree Straat, Utrecht, with apologies for not having written sooner, complaints about the country ('flat, foggy hot country. A month or two at a time may be all very good here, but the idea of having to pass all ones life in such a spot seems to me quite intolerable. Of course these poor dutch men (most of them) have never known anything better and consequently seem quite contented with their lot'), meeting with Mollinger and his father, who had an interesting head, and served with Napoleon in Russia and at Waterloo, Mollinger's poor health, present work a view of Mentone, picture of his sent to J.C. Bell of Broughty Ferry, 'you can't expect a dutchman to paint mountains', description of Dutch view by Mollinger for Edinburgh, description of Reid's latest two pictures, including one of Cowie Kirk, mention of another artist in Utrecht, a Mr. Testas [?] who was on the French expedition to Egypt and only paints Egyptian scene, interesting visit to see art in Amsterdam, and visit to artists' club there, particularly impressed by Rembrandt's work: 'such a sight should take the conceit out of all us small men', visit affected his own ability to paint, description of Utrecht and smoking habits, manner of collecting bridge tolls, fishing, intentions of writing to Cassie, 23 August 1866
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DD391/13/5/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 24 September 1866
24 September 1866
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 355 De Bree Straat, Utrecht, including sketches: he asks for a letter, and mentions impending departure from Utrecht for Aberdeen, no suitable pictures for Macdonald, Israels' pictures are not to be had, Mollinger's smaller Edinburgh picture [for the R.S.A. exhibition], however, would do, description of it, with sketch, 'it is the essence of a dutch landscape', splendour of collections in some private Dutch houses, visit with Mollinger to Amersfoord to see a private collection, suggestions for a similar gallery at Kepplestone, letter from Cassie saying that he has started a painting for Macdonald, Chalmers and Cameron said to be in Perthshire sketching interiors, plans for journey home, appreciation of Mollinger and regrets at his poor health, progress on his own pictures for Edinburgh, 'I have made no sketches of dutch scenery worth speaking of - as I don't much like it myself ⦠clipped and formal in the extreme', 'the villas of the well to do citizens are quite unique in their way ⦠no sort of desire is shown for privacy - in fact quite the reverse', appreciation of the gardens, except for the fish ponds, 'very often [the names of houses] indicate considerable satisfaction or contentment on the part of the owner, for the one consideration which ever appears uppermost in a dutchman's mind is how to make himself most comfortable', instance of a house called 'The fleshpots of Egypt', description of fishmarket, of rituals surrounding death, of the treatment of dogs, and manners, with sketches of 'characters', 24 September 1866
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DD391/13/5/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 February 1867
14 February 1867
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 Gallowgate [Aberdeen], regarding drawings by Cassie [apparently in collection of Sir Alexander ? who has recently died? or possibly Sir Alexander Anderson, whom Reid painted] with description and sketch of both: 'If you wish them for your drawing room they are just the sort of thing - if for gallery pictures they would not do.', 14 February 1867
(1 item) DD391/13/5/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 28 February 1867
28 February 1867
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Argaty, by Doune, regarding possibility of Macdonald having a painting by Herdman, Reid's brief acquaintance with him, the current fashion for his work is beginning to tell on its quality through pressure of work, remarks on his portrait of Mrs. Patton, wife of the Lord Justice Clerk, Cassie may be able to help, sad news of 'Phillip' [John Phillip, 1817 - 1867] who has a mental affliction, 'his loss would be a national one, that sketch of his in the exhibition ⦠is perfectly wonderful - such colour!', comment on picture by Keely Halswelle and description with a sketch, 'just a little vulgar ⦠there is a considerable amount of mere cleverness in it', sale of Mollinger's painting through the dealer Hill, 'My pictures are cruelly hung this year, my big one just under Mollingers. It was put there deliberately - Noel Paton confessed to it', Harvey's dissatisfaction with the arrangement, Cassie becoming popular in Edinburgh, mention of Cassie meeting Sir Alexander Anderson in Edinburgh, good weather in Highlands, Cameron's health improving, 28 February 1867
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DD391/13/5/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., and John Forbes White, 10 May 1867
10 May 1867
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., and J.F. White, Hotel des Etrangers, Rue Vivienne, Paris, hoping that he received the Royal Academy catalogue sent from London, admiration for Academy exhibition, with particular comments on Pettie (small sketch with description of 'The Conspirators'), Erskine Nicol, Orchardson, Tom Faed, Cassie's 'Dunnottar Castle', hung too high 'to do him much good', some of John Phillip's work, with sketch and description: 'none of your namby pamby sentimental sort of beauties', Tom Gray's picture 'The Writing Master', Peter Graham's landscape, sketched and described, Cassie's inability to cope with heat, looking for paintings for Macdonald in Paris, but 'Most of the great pictures here belong to happy owners and the ones which are for sale (by good artists) are said to belong to picture dealers who know what to ask', meeting with Mollinger and Artz, Macdonald's work (in granite?) in an exhibition in Paris and much admired, 'The Exhibition is evidently the last of the International things of the sort. The world couldn't stand another for a generation. The idea has been exhausted â¦' going on to describe the scene at the exhibition park, 'the suburb of the Exh. is a sort of higgledy pickeldy of mosques, kiosks, Swiss cottages (with peasant) maidens in costume selling beer, Moorish divans with native music of most peculiar sort of monotonous melody, British & American Bible Society's stall, Tea shops with live Chinamen, all hashed up together in the most grotesque way ⦠The whole place is immense and would take weeks to see rightly, but a man would be out of his judgement long before he got to the end of his work', Mollinger's proposed visit to Scotland, sketch of Reid and White arriving in Montmartre to find Mollinger still in his bed, comments on the novelty of everything and a few sketches of types, 10 May
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DD391/13/5/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., and John Forbes White, 17 May 1867
17 May 1867
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., and J.F. White, Hotel des Etrangers, Rue Vivienne, Paris, criticising him for not writing to them, 'no thanks to you for solacing our exile ⦠how careful we have been, how very mindful of you', their failure to find paintings for him, but description of an Undine bronze which might suit him, visit to the warehouse of 'Eibus', 'a great man in Limoge ware' and purchase of one of his large vases for Macdonald 'as such things are not to be had every day', plans to travel to Rouen for a little, instructions from White to show Reid's sketches to Mrs. White, comment on shameful treatment of Macfarlane, 17 May 1867
(2 items) DD391/13/5/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 19 May 1867
19 May 1867
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Rouen, with description of a wet Sunday evening, sketch of J.F. White smoking a pipe, 'we had a great day of it among the churches .. surely if ever a city was priest ridden this is ⦠a more filthy, evil savoured, foul-smelling place I never yet put foot in', appreciation of the cathedral architecturally, account of Mass there: 'The place was passably well filled by a congregation 99 per cent of whom were women and children â¦and it is scarcely to be wondered at, for how any sensible well-educated man could put up with all the mummery and tinselly trumpery shew I cannot well imagine', studies of heads of priests, witnessing a church festival by accident, amusing account with sketches of the local 'gaurd nationale', 19 May 1867
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DD391/13/5/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, 24 September 1867
24 September 1867
Letter to Macdonald from John F. White, Ghent, regarding Mollinger's death, leaving his parents and sisters, meeting with his friend Roeloss, who is to finish Mollinger's paintings, description of one of them, a Dutch pastoral scene, regrets that he was never really strong enough to paint out of doors, visit to Clays, picture of his which Macdonald would have liked, but it was sold, with description, Mollinger used to say that Clays was 'very like Punch', he is well acquainted with the east coast of Scotland 'from Berwick to Sumburgh Head', plans to move on to Amsterdam, 24 September 1867
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DD391/13/5/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, n.d. [1867?] n.d. [1867?]
Letter to Macdonald from John F. White, Queen's Hotel, Harrogate, with account of return visit to the Royal Academy and to see Dore's [?] pictures, no time to visit Pettie or others, 'you are quite safe if Orchardson undertakes to give you a good picture. I think however you should ask for a picture by and in itself, not a Shakespearean illustrations, which line he is giving himself too much to', delight with a bust by E.F. Watts, purchase of a pamphlet with comments on the exhibition by Rossetti and Swinburne which is very unfair to Millais 'who is very splendid this year ⦠he is painting now by shorthand', comments on the galleries of Dresden, Vienna and Munich, promise to write to Israels, purchase of pictures from Clays in Brussels, plans to stay in Harrogate for a few days, news of Miss Hollins for Field, mention of Reid doing Mrs. Field's portrait, 'I fear Leeds is not going to be a success financially. There seems no stir about it, and I heard yesterday with surprise that the lighting of the galleries is not good. They were never built for pictures - but for the wards of a hospital! Surely they ought to have made sure of a good light before bringing such a quantity of fine pictures together', Rossetti does not like Rettie's picture, risks of sending pictures by rail, n.d. [1867]
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DD391/13/5/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [1867?]
[1867?]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., West United Presbyterian Manse, Haddington, regarding arrival with Mr and Mrs J.F. White to visit 'Maister Thomson' [Rev. Alexander Thomson], visit to Douglas Murray, description of countryside, meeting the retired schoolmaster in Gifford, McKay, and his artist son, visit to the Marquis of Lothian's hothouses, Maister Thomson's stories, readings from John Kelso Hunter's 'a retrospect of an artist's life', which Macdonald will remember, prospect of taking Thomson to London, canniness of Erskine Nicol, dinner with Auldjo Jamieson, and promise to have Chalmers give him a picture, 'Thursday night' [1867?] (3 items)
DD391/13/5/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [1868]
[1868]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., West United Presbyterian Manse, Haddington, with part from the Rev. Alexander Thomson and sketch of him smoking, description of him sitting with his feet on the stove reading an R.S.A. catalogue, visit to Sir Noel Paton and to Harvey, Mr. Edmond [Francis Edmond of Edmond & Macqueen, advocates] making purchases at the Edinburgh exhibition, purchases also by Fraser 'the granite man' 'he had a semi-theatrical, greasy long haired man with him whom he introduced as Mr. J.C. Wintoun, A.R.S.A.', he is investing heavily in art: 'surely the gravestones must pay handsomely', comment by Thomson 'I was in the Exhibition of paintings today and being too poor to buy and too proud to confess to poverty snarled satisfactorily at every picture I saw' he wishes to have a granite gravestone, too: 'I have been reared on granite and I wish granite to be reared on me', 'Reid should have been a minister and an Ecclesiastical leader just now especially in the Free Church for he is filling sheets and sheets' with his letter writing, 'I have been among painters and therefore I cannot be expected to be responsible until Reid is away', Reid's mention of meeting Hugh Cameron, who is offering Macdonald a picture of which a photograph has been sent to him, meeting with MacTaggart, who will also prepare something for him, Dun has sold nothing yet, criticism of Chalmers' paintings, lunch with Stuart of Laithers and introducing him to Sam Bough, 'Bough was in splendid humour and was railing in most unmeasured terms against all and sundry', praise of the Glasgow exhibition, including Pettie's 'Killing and Curing', J.C. Bell's pictures, and two Turners lent by Graham of Skelmorlie, beautiful painting of a woman by Orchardson, 'Wedensday evening'
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DD391/13/5/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 July 1868 22 July 1868
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., The Retreat, Hammersmith, London W., regarding inability to give an opinion yet about the painting Orchardson has offered Macdonald, Pettie and Lawson live too far away from him, Reid called on Orchardson but the painting was not there, Lawson busy on friezes for I. Duguid Milne, Reid's fatigue, 22 July 1868
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DD391/13/5/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 27 February 1869
27 February 1869
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Hotel d'Isly, Rue Jacob 29, Paris, with thanks for newspapers sent to him giving news of art: 'they are so loud and strong in their praise of what after all is but very poor art. There are a few fellows of the right sort in Edinburgh, who are really searching in earnest after the truth - Cameron, Chalmers, and McTaggart perhaps exhaust the list ⦠What can be said of Scottish art when its representatives the academy delights to confer their honours upon a Ross and a Cameron in the same breath - these two are wide as the poles asunder', visit to see what Maris was preparing for the Salon, description and sketch of painting of mother with sick child, with an effort to describe the odd light effects in the painting, 'although the picture is fine it is queer, and almost defiant of all tradition or precedent', description and sketch of the other painting, a corner in 'an old church close by Montmartre', 'very curious', 'that same defiant unusual look about it', Wallis' purchases from Artz, Artz is much influenced by Israels, Macdonald would not like either Kaememerer or Pinchard: both are well taught, but lack a feeling for colour, description of their drawings for the Salon, criticism of the Parisian art education process, Aubert is better, Reid's French is still not good, 'Why have you such a longing desire to have a nude figure? for my own part I cant see where the beauty lies', the models at the atelier are not worth looking at, when a new one comes along she will wait until the model being drawn is resting, then undress and stand up to be examined, account of a smartly dressed young woman doing the same: 'she stripped to the skin and stood up on the platform before nearly a score of young fellows to be looked at and criticised round and round ⦠It is simply disgusting', visit from Longmuir, not in a rush for money that Macdonald has for him, 27 February 1869
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DD391/13/5/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., n.d. [April 1869]
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Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Hotel d'Isly, Rue Jacob 29, Paris, thanking Macdonald for his help in selling 'Haddington', a picture long unsold, to Francis Edmond, advocate, Macdonald's purchase of a work by O'Neill, mention of works by Edwin Long and Tom Graham, visit from Sam Bough, who is one of only two men in Scotland who can paint a landscape (the other being George Harvey), Maris has ruined his church picture by scraping it all away, dissatisfied with it, Cottier has got commissions for Artz from Glasgow, and Artz has almost run out of subjects but will be pleased to try something for Macdonald, Macdonald's Israels has suffered an accident, description of picture by Kaemmerrer, mention of engraving by Antell in London of George Macdonald's portrait by Reid, queries about engraving, model leaving the atelier without notice, Tom's work on a vast allegorical history of America, travel plans, the weather: 'The trees had been kept back by the cold, but like a regiment of soldiers they were all ready loaded and only waited the signal to fire', visit from Dun, who has been to the barber, with before and after sketches, n.d. [April 1869]
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DD391/13/5/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 26 April 1869
26 April 1869
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Hotel d'Isly, Rue Jacob 29, Paris, regarding visit with Pinchard to Aubert's studio, 'a very jolly little fellow ⦠Hamm and Aubert are the leaders of the modern classical school', comments on their improvements in terms of colour, description of a 'hazy, dreamy looking picture all painted in delicate gradations of half tint' of a woman, with sketch, description of another picture of two women with a swan that might please Macdonald, Reid's negotiations to cut out the middlemen for him to buy one of Aubert's works, 26 April 1869
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DD391/13/5/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 1 May 1869
1 May 1869
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Hotel d'Isly, Rue Jacob 29, Paris, thanking for letter, reassuring him about Aubert's prices, suggestion that he deals with Aubert direct: 'he is as far as I can judge a very nice sort of fellow, and it is always best to deal with an artist as your friend', comments on the disadvantages of going through middle men, plans to visit both the Salon and the Royal Academy, hopes that Macdonald is in jest regarding the Union Street windows and Sheriff Comrie Thomson and Martin the Hatter, Dun's visit to the salon and report that there are 'acres and acres of rubbish', mention of Chalmers being made an associate of the Royal Scottish Academy 'but I fear he has sold his birthright for a mess of mere pottage. It is very kind of him to propose my putting down my name by and by for the same honour, but if it costs the same price as I feel he has paid for it, I would rather do without it. The best policy is to wait and work â¦', 1 May 1869
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DD391/13/5/17 Letter from Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to George Reid, R.S.A., 19 June 1870
19 June 1870
Letter to Reid from Macdonald regarding visiting Watts ('I just bundled off with my chair on the top of the cab'), who is offering the writer a painting, 19 June 1870 (1 item)
DD391/13/5/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 12 November 1870
12 November 1870
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 68 George Street, Edinburgh, thanking for his note, mention of visiting Haddington [to see Alexander Thomson], details of the Royal Scottish Academy election (at which Reid was made associate), at which he was not present but of which Chalmers, Cameron, George Hay and Brodie brought him news, party following in the 'Abbert', Leyde ('a very quiet and decent sort of fellow') and McBeth ('an oldish and exceedingly respectable and utterly commplace man - just like his work') elected at the same time, but Smart lost, further comments on McBeth who talks of nothing but Kirk sessions and the Free Church: 'to paint a minister is his highest pleasure', progress of Dr. Stuart's [Dr. John Stuart, advocate, 1813 - 1877] portrait, unpleasant competitiveness over the Academy, letter from Artz to say that the Prussians will not take Paris, 12 November 1870
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DD391/13/5/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 December 1870
14 December 1870
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 68 George Street, Edinburgh, regarding delays in returning to Aberdeen, Dr. Stuart's portrait [Dr. John Stuart, 1813 - 1877, one of the founders of the Spalding Club], Dr. Keith's portrait, Israels' sketches and Macdonald's choice of them, Hugh Cameron's sketches of interiors from the Brig o' Turk, visits from Cameron and Chalmers, 'Hutchison has been doing a bust of Peter Reid, the celebrated Forfar Rock man', suggestion that the bust should be cast in striped rock, 14 December 1870
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Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 81 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, regarding illness since his arrival in Edinburgh, work on portrait of Professor Blackie, intention of calling on Douglas after dining with Blackie, meeting with Herdman, meeting with Cameron, intention of calling on Mr. Jamieson in Buckingham Terrace, 'Monday evening' [1869?]
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DD391/13/5/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [1869?]
[1869?]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 81 Clerk Street, Edinburgh, thanking for letter and mentioning difficulties in some dealings with Watts, ('Tuesday morning') [1869?]
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DD391/13/5/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [1869?]
[1869?]
Letter from Macdonald to George Reid, R.S.A., Edinburgh, regarding oddly-mixed party at [Professor John Stuart] Blackie's, attended by Dr. Stirling who had just failed to be appointed Professor of Moral Philosophy at Edinburgh, Keith Johnston, geographer, Professor Goodsir, an Inspector of Lunacy named Mitchell, Douglas, secretary of the Royal Scottish Academy, and two Free Church ministers, descriptions and sketches of three paintings in Douglas' studio from which Macdonald is to choose, in addition he had recommended Macdonald to Douglas as the man to find a piece of granite for Douglas' father's grave, intention of visiting Dr. Joseph Bell, rumour that Peter Graham is made A.R.A., n.d. (Wednesday evening), [1869?]
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DD391/13/5/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 25 January 1871
25 January 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 68 George Street, Edinburgh, regarding having Cameron send Macdonald a sketch, possible guests at the R.S.A. dinner, suggestion that Macdonald come with him and John Forbes White to visit Rev. Alexander Thomson in Haddington and the Douglas Murrays nearby, Norman MacBeth to do a portrait of Dr. Andrew Thomson, and will enjoy the privilege, he 'knows all about the way of painting bands and gowns and big Bibles', gossipy letter from Pettie to Chalmers which is now going around, Chalmers' picture of old woman knitting, progress with Dr. Keith's portrait, projected visit to Herdman, who will send mostly portraits to the Exhibition, list of some other paintings and artists involved, 25 January 1871
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DD391/13/5/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 February 1871
14 February 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., The Abbert, Hanover Street, Edinburgh, thanking for news about Thomson, problems with a pedestal for a bust, some details of the hanging for the exhibition, concern that his portrait of Thomson has been hung too low and is overshadowed by the frame of the painting above it, but Thomson has responded that 'I am concerned ⦠not at all about myself. I have been accustomed to hang low all my days under the shadow of the gilded frames', artists he and John Forbes White have met and plans to visit Haddington and London, dinner with Auldjo Jamieson, 14 February 1871 (1 item)
DD391/13/5/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 July 1871
23 July 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Pennan, regarding writing to friends as a suitable way to pass Sunday when the church is far away, meeting with local fishermen, travelling third class on the railway, description of fragrant fellow-passengers, crying babies, notes on the Fraserburgh Railway Hotel, description of Broadsea, onward journey to Rosehearty and Aberdour, description of countryside about, visit to the old Kirk, interesting gravestone, discovery of the gravedigger and arrival of a child's funeral, with sketches, comparison of churches in Aberdour, arrival in Pennan, sketch of section of cliff at Pennan, staying with the 'provost', William West, no butcher meat to be had and diet of eggs, tea and fish, most of the population absent in Gardenstown, Rosehearty and Fraserburgh working, sketch of the remaining old people wandering about the village, 23 July 1871
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DD391/13/5/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, n.d. [1871?]
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Letter to Macdonald from John Forbes White, London, describing his visit to Mr. Watts, description of a figure of Daphne by him: 'It is pure as the light of Heaven - He will not send it to the Academy', difficulties of doing business with him although they were friendly: 'it was impossible to drag in prices during our talk ⦠my own impression is that you will get very little for your money', descriptions of him: 'he looks a morbid man â¦He is a man full of strange allegorical ideas', appreciation of exhibition of old masters at the Academy, particularly two landscapes by Rembrandt, but poor French gallery, visit to the Kensington Museum, n.d. [1871?]
(3 items) DD391/13/5/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 13 August 1871
13 August 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Farm of Findon, Gamrie, by Banff, regarding move there from Pennan, omnipresent echoes of J.C. Hook in all the views around, and in the talk of the locals who watch him paint: 'Maister Heuk is the best man at takin picters that ever cam here they war four times as big as that an mair', sketch of the area, showing Gamrie Head, the church, and 'Maister Heuk's house', 'Hook has spoiled them somehow - he has been too liberal with his money, and they all seem to know the price at which his ''Herrings from Banff'' was sold', visit of Robert, Rev. Alexander Thomson and John Forbes White, staying at the manse, sketch of scene of salmon fishers in a coble bringing in their nets, account of boat trip and White' insistence on swimming, with sketches, sketch of Thomson stretched full length in the boat watching fish in the shallows taking bait, Thomson's inability to steer well, White a better helmsman, pleasant evening at manse, excitement of a fishing expedition, sketch of Thomson climbing a cliff and another of him seated exhausted at the top, dismissive remarks on pamphlet by Lord Southesk, 13 August 1871
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DD391/13/5/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 October 1871
7 October 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., The Hague, with apologies for not writing for so long, working with Maels, description of Maels' current paintings, sketch of one of a fisherman and child with a toy, 'he had the whole picture in his head but wanted a fisherman a child and a background', description of his working, 'He is the most reckless worker I ever saw', description and sketch of a large landscape, and another of a sandship on the canal, both by Maels, Maels and his wife have insisted that Reid stay with them, it will be difficult to leave, news of Kaemmerer and Artz, Bischop, Gabriels, Roeloss, complaints that they are all slaves to Goupil, an agent, meeting with Alma Tadema and his bride, 'Epp's Cocoa's niece', and speculation as to whether or not they can understand each other's accents, damp weather, visit of George Macdonald though he was ill while he was there, expectation of visit by Mr and Mrs. Auldjo Jamieson, brief mention of his own work, 7 October 1871
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DD391/13/5/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 25 October 1871
25 October 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., The Hague, saying that there is little news, odd meetings with Bosboom, whom he likes, 'his studio is most picturesque and artistic in its get up ⦠unfortunately he is too earnest' so that his paintings are never finished, Maels' own insistence on sacrificing the good in his paintings in order to aim for the perfect, progress on Maels' pictures, rashness of John Forbes White in entering a debate in the 'Herald', note included from Israels, 25 October 1871
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DD391/13/5/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 29 November 1871
29 November 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Strichen, regarding meeting with Sir Alexander Anderson on the train and talking all the way to Strichen, working on portrait of Dr. Gavin, letter from Israels, visit to Smith in Fraserburgh: 'He seems to have been fortunate in his choice of a wife his house and all his belongings are wonderfully improved', mention of Macdonald's scheme for a portrait gallery, 29 November 1871
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29 December 1871
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. W. Scott's), with news of artists and their work, including Hugh Cameron (with sketch of two paintings and a drawing from Heart of Midlothian), Chalmers (with sketch), all appreciatively described, Chalmers' 'a study of (I was going to say a lady, but she is in reality the new life school model)', Herdman's portraits, illness of Drummond, who is more an antiquary than an artist, he has not seen Cassie: 'Cameron and Chalmers accuse him of becoming mysterious - I don't know why', mention of various social engagements, Christmas visit to Sir Noel Paton in George Square, sketch and description of his painting of the muckraker in 'Pilgrim's Progress', [end missing], 29 December 1871
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DD391/13/5/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 21 January 1872
21 January 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. Walter Scott's), thanking for letter, regarding visit from Rev. Alexander Thomson, along with Reid's mother and sister Elizabeth, Macdonald's possible attendance at the Academy dinner, two of Maels' pictures are to be in the exhibition, mention of Forbes, a great collector of Maels' work, who owns these two pictures, visit to McTaggart and description of work he has on hand, with two sketches, one of which 'has a feeling of J.C. Hook about it', suggestion that either might do for Ogston (either Professor Sir Alexander Ogston, 1844 - 1929, or his father Francis Ogston, 1803 - 1887, Medical Officer of Health in Aberdeen), Chalmers' old woman has been sold to Robertson the banker in Glasgow, description of another, a child's head, called 'Sympathy', with sketch, and recommendation that Macdonald buy it, 'as a bit of painting I don't think Chalmers has ever done anything much finer', visit to see McKay's pictures, with brief description, failure to see either Cassie or his pictures, he is now F.S.A. Scot., though he was never known as an antiquarian, row between Hugh Cameron and Robert Horne, a connoisseur, Reid behind in a portrait of the Jamieson family, work on 'Broadsea' and on Dr. Gavin's portrait, description of an Orchardson bought by Peddie, 21 January 1872
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DD391/13/5/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 26 January 1872
26 January 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. W. Scott's), thanking for telegram about Herdman's pictures, description of 'a head which I suppose is the one he has written you about', which was at that stage just begun, discussion with Herdman as to the hanging of portraits in the exhibition, not many people visit Herdman often, pleased that Macdonald has bid for Chalmers' painting 'Sympathy', 26 January 1872
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DD391/13/5/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [January / February 1872]
[January / February 1872]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. W. Scott's)], regarding Herdman's painting about which Macdonald telegraphed Reid, Herdman is in a hurry to sell it before the exhibition, recommendation of the picture itself, even Robert Horne has been recommending it, advice to Macdonald to put Herdman out of his misery over it quickly, Provost Leslie and Auldjo Jamieson are to come to the dinner, mention of a letter from Macdonald to Peddie, 'Tuesday' [January / February 1872]
(1 item) DD391/13/5/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 13 March 1872
13 March 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. W. Scott's), with apologies for not having written, purchase by John Forbes White of Harvey's landscape, dinner with Auldjo Jamieson and his wish to buy a Maels, Peddie is delighted with his Maels, description of large Maels landscape to go to the Royal Academy, he is to be proposed as an honorary member of the R.S.A., debate as to relative merits of Maels and Faed, advice on lighting of Chalmers' 'Sympathy', suggestion of slight improvement to Herdman's head 'Sybilla', possibility of calling at Montrose to visit Mr. Paton, notes on the Glasgow exhibition, including work by Tom Graham, Artz, Pettie, Orchardson, Burr, 'Archy' [Archibald Reid], and Peter Graham, mention of visit to Sam and Mother, and to 'a far away relation there - Hedderwick of the Glasgow Citizen - a nice little man - but oh! such a Philistine in art matters', 'Did Archy shew you the doggerel verses upon the R.S.A. which I sent him some days since? Author unknown - and so much the better', Macdonald is not to rush for an invitation to Bryce, mention of Sir Alexander Anderson's portrait, mention of exchange of portraits with Chalmers, and with Stevenson the sculptor, witticisms from Cameron, 13 March 1872
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DD391/13/5/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 March 1872
20 March 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [23 Duke Street, Edinburgh (Mrs. W. Scott's), with travel plans, mention of exchange of portraits with Chalmers, finishing portrait of the late Mr. Birnie, visit of Orchardson to Edinburgh, he is behind with his work as usual, Orchardson's description of his painting of a Puritan, a Cavalier and two girls, mention of another painting of a girl in a bright red dress, Orchardson's report of Pettie's work, Orchardson's 'Toilers of the Sea' is hung in Edinburgh, Pettie is to visit Edinburgh, McWhirter is to be married, mention of kind letter from Sir Alexander Anderson regarding his portrait, mention of Macdonald's reprimand to Chalmers and Cameron, and how they will disregard but not resent it, 20 March 1872
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DD391/13/5/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [Summer 1872?]
[Summer 1872?]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., The Retreat, Hammersmith, London, mentioning visit to Orchardson, with watercolour sketch of a painting in which Macdonald is interested, Orchardson is reluctant to send the picture for him to look at as there is a dealer interested, very brief description of another painting which is not worth the money, in Reid's opinion, travel plans, 'Saturday morning', [Summer 1872?]
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DD391/13/5/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 October 1872
15 October 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, 84 King Street, Aberdeen, with apology for not answering a note that has lain unopened, thanks for arrangements Macdonald has made, explanation of the arrangement with Sir Alexander Anderson over a portrait of his wife, and over a half-length portrait of Sir Alexander for Mr. Edmond [probably Francis Edmond, Advocate], mention possibly of sculpture of Sir Alexander's head for Mr. Brodie, his own doubts about his paintings but his fears of false humility, 15 October 1872
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DD391/13/5/39 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 25 November 1872 25 November 1872
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Tullichewan Castle, Dunbartonshire, with apologies for lateness of letter, thanks for a view of Samuel Palmer's letter, suspicion that he has a very small circle of admirers, enclosing letters from McKay and Chalmers, which Reid asks Macdonald to forward to John Forbes White, progress with Mr. Campbell's portrait, hopes of sending it to the next Glasgow exhibition as Campbell is one of the directors, intentions of returning home via Mr Mackintosh in Auchterarder, the kindness of the Campbells, though they are friends of Robert Horne, account of the Campbells' visit to stay with Horne in a country house near Melrose, where he insisted on taking everyone on closely-controlled guided tours of the local places of interest, distress at news of Daniel Cottier's illness and his departure for Strathpeffer, illness of Mr. Walker [possibly Alexander Walker, Dean of Guild], Reid has been asked to paint a portrait of the ex-Provost of Partick but belatedly discovered that the subject was in fact dead, hopes of seeing Douglas Murray and Rev. Alexander Thomson in Aberdeen on his return, 25 November 1872
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DD391/13/5/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 6 May 1873
6 May 1873
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Hotel de Londres, Bagneres de Bigorne, Les Hautes Pyrenees, France, thanking for letter, plans to travel to Paris, intention of visiting Mr. Paton there, hopes to visit Salon, news of Archy's [Archibald Reid] picture in the Royal Academy, but not Lawson's or Tom Graham's, but C.E. Johnston has returned, apologies that he has not yet given Macdonald a picture, news of Maels' picture at the Royal Academy, but an insult to Pettie by the hangers, Macdonald's intended trip to London, comments on some print purchased by Macdonald and a humorous improvement on it, mention of a Birmingham man, possibly a collector, and caution advised, hopes to meet Archy in Paris, mention of portraits of Major Scott and his child, 'I blame Sir Walter Scott and the members of the Alpine Club and Cockney tourists for propogating most erroneously and foolishly sentimental ideas about mountains - ask the people who live amongst them what they think of them? you will hear a different story', 6 May 1873
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DD391/13/5/41 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 September 1873
7 September 1873
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Bordlands, Noblehouse, Peeblesshire, with account of travelling around, repainting Mr. Paton's portrait in Montrose, visit to Rev. Alexander Thomson in Haddington, meeting with McKay and seeing his paintings of Holland, McKay's difficulties painting by the Tyne, visit to Auldjo Jamieson in Musselburgh, meeting with Lord Shand and his pretty wife, description of country around Noblehouse, George Hope a pleasant host, description of the Tweed at Neidpath, 'Peebles is a dull little place', an otter hunt nearby, on the land of a Mr. Hill, White's trip to Switzerland, 'the Galashiels people' are in a hurry to have Major Scott's portrait but it will not be done in time, possibility of Dr. Jamieson's portrait going to a Dundee exhibition, 7 September 1873
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DD391/13/5/42 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 1 October 1873
1 October 1873
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Bordlands, Noblehouse, Peeblesshire, thanking for letter and news of row between John Fraser and Samuel Bough, visit of Rev. Alexander Thomson and Archy Reid, and of Dr. John Brown, Archy to paint on Holy Island, no news from John Forbes White since he left Rushpool, he is to visit Maels, Reid has written a review of the Old Masters exhibition for the Free Press but they did not send proofs for correction so there are mistakes, hopes to finish his work in Noblehouse soon, though George Hope is a good subject, 'Don't get your head ''busted'' have it painted - you made a great mistake in refusing the offer of Watts - you won't get such another in a hurry - I'll do you cheap, if you'll promise to behave yourself', illness of Chalmers' mother, he has not yet finished the portrait of 'Mr. Chanonry Anderson', his easel was washed away by a spate in the North Esk, 1 October 1873
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DD391/13/5/43 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 8 December [1873?]
8 December [1873?]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 84 King Street, [Aberdeen], with criticism of Macdonald's correspondence, and explanation of situation regarding a picture painted on John Forbes White's property and offered to White rather than Macdonald, 8 December [1873?]
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DD391/13/5/44 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 August 1874
7 August 1874
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., John Forbes White, and Alexander Walker, Aberdeen, in Walker's hand [?], regarding an art scheme at the Cathedral (not specified), to which Macdonald has raised some objections, 7 August 1874
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DD391/13/5/45 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 12 August 1874
12 August 1874
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 84 King Street, [Aberdeen], thanking for invitation to visit him, mention of portrait of Mr. Hook and problems of carrying it out in the near future, anxiety of Mr. Field over a family illness, 12 August 1874
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DD391/13/5/46 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 16 December 1874
16 December 1874
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 Scotland Street, Edinburgh (Robertson's), pleased that he liked Lady Huntly's portrait, painting Sir Robert Christison and Mr. Wilson: 'Christison is very nice and has a capital head', admiration of Chalmers' work for the Glasgow exhibition: 'I see no man whose work has more of the true painters spirit and feeling in it', admiration of Cameron's work, including a portrait of Mrs. Hope, Herdman's portrait of David Laing, the antiquary, he has also seen McTaggart's and Cassie's work, evening at Sir R. Christison's with some good raconteurs, visit to Sir George Harvey with Hugh Cameron, Harvey has been ill, 'What a kindly genial old man he is!', anecdotes of Harvey's early years as an artist, apparently Robert Horne often calls with him and even if he is not in goes up to the studio and leaves notes about how he should continue with his work, suggestion that Macdonald should lend his Watts to the new exhibition, 'I am disgusted to know that William Smith, Lauchlan McKinnon and your brother in law Rutherford [husband of Macdonald's sister Jessie] are having it all their own way with the old West Kirk [of St. Nicholas]. They will simply play the devil with it - After all that was done, to find such a philistine pack still bent on its destruction is, to say the least, aggravating', 16 December 1874
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DD391/13/5/47 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 6 January 1875
6 January 1875
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 Scotland Street, Edinburgh (Robertson's), with no news of the exhibition, Chalmers working on a portrait of Hutchison of Kirkcaldy, Cameron working on several small pieces, portraits of Mrs. Hope and Miss Mary Hope, visit to Bordlands [Noblehouse, Peeblesshire] and description of area under snow, no news from Rev. Alexander Thomson, illness of Sir R. Christison, bad fall suffered by Hugh Cameron's mother, hoping for news of Mr. Paton in Montrose, recovery of John Forbes White, visit from Professor Smith [possibly William Robertson Smith, 1846 - 1894], increasing frailty of Sir George Harvey, two large paintings in the exhibition by Sir Noel Paton and Chalmers will mean bad hanging, 'the gas light is good for Sir Noel, and plays the mischief with Chalmers. It is lying upon him like a wet blanket', hopes for improvement in Mrs. Macdonald's health, coolness between Robert Horne and Hugh Cameron, 6 January 1875
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DD391/13/5/48 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 12 January 1875
12 January 1875
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 Scotland Street, Edinburgh (Robertson's), pleased that Macdonald's letter seemed more cheerful, thanks for view of Hook's letter, which was cheery and full of life, appreciation of his painting with Dutch milk pails, note from him seems to indicate that he will not be able to send a painting to the Edinburgh exhibition, though he is trying some of his friends, part of the problem seems to be insurance, Robert Herdman is still keen to pursue the matter, the Academy pays all the insurance and carriage expenses, his pastoral, 15 years ago, was the last Hook exhibited in Edinburgh, 'The memory of it still lingers here in a way that would astound him if he knew of it', attempts to visit Hugh Cameron, progress with portrait of Sir Robert Christison, with sketch, and enthusiastic description of his head, mention of what is to appear in the portrait, Mr. Wilson's portrait is not advancing quickly either, he expects to have four portraits ready for the exhibition, Lady Huntly, Principal Lumsden, Col. Lumsden and James Crombie, mention of Cassie's accident, argument over whether or not a certain painting will be a bad example to young painters, pleased to hear that Mrs. Sacks is going to look after Mr. Fields' children: 'he might search Great Britain from one end to the other without finding such another', hopes that Mrs. Macdonald continues to improve, dinner with the Crown Agent, Mr. Mackintosh of Auchterarder and his late response to a funding request for a memorial window, 12 January 1875
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DD391/13/5/49 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 27 February 1875
27 February 1875
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 Scotland Street, Edinburgh (Robertson's), with reproach for his not having written, no news of exhibition that Archie Reid will not have told him, nothing sent by Hook, 'his Vienna experiences were still too fresh', Wilson's portrait is finished, Sir Robert Christison's well advanced, Auldjo Jamieson is to be started next week, Macdonald is parting with his Harvey and Reid suggests a replacement, hanging in Harvey's own house, expecting a visit from Robert Horne to inspect his painting of Christison, visit from Rev. Alexander Thomson and John Forbes White, Chalmers is disappointed with the reception of his landscape, 'How are Cottiers men getting on with your house?' 27 February 1875
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DD391/13/5/50 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 March 1875
23 March 1875
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 Scotland Street, Edinburgh (Robertson's), regarding lack of news and slow work, portraits of Sir Robert Christison and Auldjo Jamieson, intended visits to Haddington and to Bordlands [Peeblesshire], visit from Pettie, who is staying with McTaggart, illness of Sir George Harvey, problems with doing a portrait of Macdonald, verdict on this year's exhibition: 'dead, dull respectability ⦠prosy and commonplace, some new life is wanted. But don't say a word of this to Cameron - he finds it all beautiful and full of hope', 23 March 1875
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DD391/13/5/51 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 5 June 1876
5 June 1876
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 4 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, West London, with plans to meet Macdonald later in the week, 5 June 1876
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DD391/13/5/52 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [16 June 1876]
[16 June 1876]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 4 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, West London, declining an invitation, mentioning a visit to Nasmyth, and also mentioning the death of Tom Gray: 'He ought to have made more of life somehow', hopes of seeing Macdonald at J. Stevenson's, [16 June 1876]
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DD391/13/5/53 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 March 1877
14 March 1877
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 84 King Street, Aberdeen, regarding settlement of long-standing debt to Macdonald for Reid's brother James' memorial in Southampton, 14 March 1877
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9 March 1878
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 4 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, West London, regarding postponed plans for travelling to Edinburgh, impossibility of visiting Mr. Hook, work on a portrait of Dr. Smith, who was an interesting sitter, unwilling to bother Millais with a visit, though pleased that he lent Reid his studio, Joseph Farquharson says that Millais has been extremely busy, mention of some of his paintings, visit to Orchardson in Ward's old house, his painting of an amusing ballroom incident in the Regency period, description of Pettie's pictures of 'a member of the Long Parliament' and a hut interior with an officer in it, Lawson's painting of a gladiator and a panther: 'What a fine fellow he is and how well he bears his long want of prosperity!', MacWhirter's painting of three birch trees, appreciation of Colin Hunter, visit to Watts' studio with Mr. Smiles, painting by Watts of a knight on a white horse, comments on improvement in Hugh Cameron's work, dinner with James Archer and meeting with Charles Keene, view of diploma pictures at the Royal Academy: 'what a queer lot!', mention of visit to the new rooms in the National Gallery 'It is really a splendid place now, quite bewildering in its extent', mention of a 'terrible occurrence' in Edinburgh, the death of a friend [almost certainly George Paul Chalmers, R.S.A., who died after a violent mugging off Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, 16 February 1878]: 'I feel that Edinburgh is no longer the same without him, and I almost dread returning to it on Monday', John Forbes White's distress at the same event, 9 March 1878
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DD391/13/5/55 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [20 November 1878]
[20 November 1878]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, [Aberdeen], thanking Macdonald for his help with 'these Peterhead testimonial people', illnesss, visit to Fyvie, death of Samuel Bough: 'The R.S.A.s are dying like sheep', [20 November 1878]
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DD391/13/5/56 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 12 March 1879
12 March 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen?], thanking him for payment for his portrait, and mentioning that he is in no hurry for the Provost of Peterhead, 12 March 1879
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DD391/13/5/57 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 March 1879
15 March 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen?], agreeing that it is best not to say anything about his portrait to Wells or Orchardson, but to let it take its chance, and mentioning how tired everyone is of snow, 15 March 1879
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DD391/13/5/58 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 March 1879
17 March 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen?], regarding a letter from Glasgow and a letter from J.C. Hook: 'he is a delightful little man, full of simple, homely virtues', instruction to tell G.W. Wilson [George Washington Wilson, photographer, 1823 - 1893] that he will paint his portrait: 'of course I shall let him have it on easy terms', 17 March 1879
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11 May 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, [London], regarding the hanging of his portrait at the Royal Academy, hanging of Reid's other two portraits, remarks on the head of Gladstone by Millais, comments on paintings by Pettie, Orchardson, Hook, and MacWhirter, visit to Millais for lunch, 'He was as kind and jolly as could be', he is painting one of his own children, spending time with the etcher Rajan, awkward staying so far out of London as Wandsworth, remarks on Whistler and his debts and the trial, no intention of visiting Silverbeck [home of J.C. Hook], 11 May 1879
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DD391/13/5/60 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 May 1879
15 May 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Lavender Sweep, [Wandsworth, London], regarding visit to J.C. Hook with 'T.T.' [Taylor?], with sketch of them asking their way at a crossroads, another of a deerhound, another of the hound greeting Hook, another of Reid, T.T., Hook and a dog walking in the rain, account of jolly dinner, Hook's insistence that they view his garden, despite the rain, mention of death of Cassie, 15 May 1879
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DD391/13/5/61 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 9 October 1879
9 October 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, [Aberdeen], regarding giving up doing the portrait with the clematis background [probably the one he later did of Mrs. Macdonald], and visit to see a cross, 9 October 1879
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DD391/13/5/62 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., [18 November 1879]
[18 November 1879]
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], acknowledging payment, saying that there will be no need for Macdonald to buy him a wedding present yet, thanks for offer to have a lampstand made to Reid's design, 'Tuesday morning' [18 November 1879]
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DD391/13/5/63 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 December 1879
30 December 1879
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], returning 'Darlings review of the memoir', which 'T.T.' [Tom Taylor?] is also to have noted in The Times, 30 December 1879
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DD391/13/5/64 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 23 January 1880
23 January 1880
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, [Aberdeen], regarding intention to visit, grateful for Macdonald's visit to him, reference to a note from Mr. Smiles that the Queen has read the memoir, thanks to Macdonald and his wife for 'beautifying the studio in so many ways', 23 January 1880
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15 February 1880
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 4 Gibson Place, St. Andrews, regarding proposed visit by Mr. and Mrs. Nasmyth to Aberdeen, hopes that Mrs. Macdonald is better, 15 February 1880
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DD391/13/5/66 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 July 1880
17 July 1880
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], asking for the item in The Scotsman on the Chair of Fine Arts election, mention of Tom Taylor's portrait, 17 July 1880
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DD391/13/5/67 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., n.d. [1880]
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Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], regarding Mr. Calderon's portrait to be commenced after breakfast tomorrow: 'You will have the whole R.A. soon if you go on at this rate!', n.d. [1880]
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DD391/13/5/68 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 2 October 1880
2 October 1880 Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Aberdeen, regarding bargain to paint Col. Farquharson's portrait, to be set somewhere around Invercauld, notes of his method of going about a portrait, with criticism of the standard paintings of gentlemen in Highland dress, 2 October 1880
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DD391/13/5/69 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 6 October 1880
6 October 1880
Note to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], regarding visit that morning, 'Wednesday morning', 6 October 1880
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DD391/13/5/70 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 26 and 27 October 1880
26 and 27 October 1880
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Aberdeen, regarding sending thanks to Millais for helping Mrs. Lizars, evidently an artist's widow, to receive assistance from the Artists' Benevolent Society for herself and her son, written on the back of a letter of thanks from Mary Lizars to Reid, 26 and 27 October 1880
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DD391/13/5/71 Note to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 28 October 1880
28 October 1880
Note to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], telling him to keep the frame and offering improvements on a sketch, 28 October 1880 (1 item)
DD391/13/5/72 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 December 1880
20 December 1880
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Aberdeen, thanking him for letter and gift (a book) in return for sketch, for which he insists no gift was necessary, 20 December 1880
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DD391/13/5/73 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 21 January 1881
21 January 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], regarding having [George Washington] Wilson photograph the Millais portrait before it goes to Edinburgh, 'Friday night', 21 January 1881
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DD391/13/5/74 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 January 1881
22 January 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Aberdeen, asking him to stop 'James Kerr's lame-legged son' from shooting 'those wretched half- starved birds ⦠If you don't do something to stop this sort of game I shall take the law into my own hands and heuk his gun over his head!', followed by a plea on the birds' behalf, hopes that [George Washington] Wilson photographed the Millais portrait well, with note on end from Macdonald: 'This is G.R. posing as a Prig, as if my wife had not cherished the birdies too 18 years, and made the place a haven of refuge, to the annoyance of all our neighbours', 22 January 1881 (1 item)
DD391/13/5/75 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 13 February 1881
13 February 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, thanking for his letter and for the photograph of Millais' portrait, asking for three more copies as this one was damaged in the post and Colin Hunter also wants one, intention of visiting Millais, meetings with Colin Hunter, Hugh Cameron, Peter Graham and Joseph Farquharson, Graham has grown a beard, Froude is to sit for a sketch, though 'he went down to Ecclefechan with Carlyles body and perhaps he may not have returned', recommending Shirley's 'The Sergeant in the Hielans', progress in portrait of Sir B. Frere, with small sketch, accounts of his talk of South Africa, mention of Nasmyth and Smiles, hoping to see John Forbes White, working in a studio in Holland Park Road, hoping for news of Edinburgh and Glasgow exhibitions, meeting with J.P.B. Robertson in Westminster Abbey, 13 February 1881
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DD391/13/5/76 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 27 February 1881
27 February 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, thanking for the photographs of Millais, problems with Post Office over some items, abortive visit to Millais, exhibition of his work, 'He is out of all sight the biggest name going just now', portrait of 'Sir B.F.' [probably Sir Bartle Frere, d.1884, first Governor of Bombay], dinner at the Arts Club with McLean the sculptor, Hunter, and McWhirter, Cameron and Phil Harris, visit to Charles Keene, 'there he was with his legs stuffed into a pair of top books, trousers and all, like a back woodsman' (with sketch), unflattering description of his rooms which he likens to a pawn shop, sketch of them sitting by the fire, offer of whisky Macdonald sent him, 'What a queer, quaint, delightful fellow he is!', rumour that Watts' sight is failing, portrait of Nasmyth, who talks a great deal, plans for portraits of the Lord President and of Colonel Farquharson, improvements in Dr. Smiles, nothing to appeal to Macdonald in Mr. Walker's pictures 'I am very sorry for him - it is truly a hard case', visit from Col. Allardyce, 27 February 1881
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DD391/13/5/77 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 March 1881
20 March 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, regarding visit to the Millais exhibition 'one of the greatest treats I have had', names some of the earlier pictures 'pictures I used to read about when I was a boy', description of the technique in them, lunch with Millais afterwards, description and sketch of a Cinderella on which Millais is working, prospect of Disraeli sitting for him, Reid delighted that Millais will come and look at his work, flattering remarks to Colin Hunter and to Reid, with helpful hints, sketch of the beginnings of Disraeli's portrait, with description, visit to Pettie, and description of some of his current work, Sir W. Burnett of Crathes appears in one of his pictures, visit to Leighton's studio, and description and sketch of one of his works in progress, 'don't know what it is all about and didn't like to ask', Peter Graham is turning very grey, comment on Cameron's work and how he should avoid large canvasses, request to paint the portrait of 'Murray the Publisher', who has been calling on him, pressure to begin portraits of the Lord President and of Col. Farquharson of Invercauld, visit to the studio from the Duchess of Wellington to see painting of her late father, the Marquis of Tweeddale, 'She must have been a very fine looking woman at one time', accident to Nasmyth's hand, weariness with London and longing to be at Kepplestone, passing Macdonald's place in London [presumably a granite yard] with McLean the sculptor, who criticised much of the work, 20 March 1881
(2 items) DD391/13/5/78 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 25 March 1881
25 March 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, suggesting that he throttle McLean the sculptor when Macdonald comes to London, delighted to hear that he has been invited to the Royal Academy dinner, hopes that he will come and also visit the Millais exhibition, visit to G.F. Watts, description of Watts' painting 'The Dawn of Greek Mythology', 25 March 1881
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DD391/13/5/79 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 April 1881
3 April 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, regarding visit to see J.C. Hook's paintings 'all are good but one ''Cornish Diamonds'' is superb!', argument with Hook over whether or not he is old, and Hook's threat to play leapfrog over him, brief descriptions of some of the other pictures, painting a portrait of the Lord Justice General: 'He has a really capital leg and ankle', visit from 'Johnnie' who is looking 'wee'er and more weary-like than ever, but perhaps the east wind has something to do with it as well as the cares of office and his Edinburgh electioneering expenses', comments on political situation: 'What a mess Gladstone, Bright and Co. are making of it, to be sure. Feeling is growing very strong on the subject here', remark that Fox White has bought Hook's and Leighton's pictures this year, 3 April 1881
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DD391/13/5/80 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 24 April 1881
24 April 1881 Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, regarding arrangements for seeing him, along with Charles Keene and Sambourne, J.P.B. Robertson is to go to Orchardson on Macdonald's advice, a good thing, working on Murray's portrait [the publisher], Froude has spoiled his sittings by having had his hair cut, meeting with Max Muller 'a bright cheery little man with a great deal to say', 24 April 1881
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DD391/13/5/81 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 May 1881
3 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 Warwick Gardens, Kensington, London, regretting not having been able to spend more time with him during his stay in London, but feeling an urgency in his work, hopes of returning soon to Aberdeen, bad luck in the hanging of his pictures at the Royal Academy this year, 3 May 1881
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DD391/13/5/82 Letter to Mr. McQueen from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 July 1881
15 July 1881
Draft letter to Mr. McQueen from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Kepplestone, Aberdeen, regarding his wish no longer to be associated with 'the carrying out of this insane Steills bequest' as none of his suggestions has been acted upon, McQueen will be lucky to save the trees, as the public prefer ribbon borders, 'My recent experience of giving advice to the public in such matters has brought me to the conclusion that one is always best employed when attending to personal affairs. The retailers of tape and thimbles who now hold high office in the municipality know so much better about these things that they can afford to sneer publicly at advice offered from outside', 15 July 1881. Note added by Macdonald: 'I stopped G.R. from sending this, in re the Wallace monument - He proposed 'Castle St.', not a good site I think'. ['McQueen' is probably John Otto Macqueen, S.S.C., partner in Edmonds & Macqueen (later Ledingham Chalmers), advocates, from 1865. The Wallace monument referred to is probably that now at the corner of Union Terrace and Rosemount Viaduct, Aberdeen. It was paid for by the estate of John Steill, and was originally intended for Duthie Park, but was placed at its present site in 1888. It was the work of John Morgan]
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DD391/13/5/83 Note to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., October 1881
October 1881
Note to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [Aberdeen], thanking for Calderon's 'pleasant note', sending him a letter from Dr. Smiles, and sayding that he is going south the next day, reference to Macdonald's collection of portraits: 'I will only do Painters for you. If you once break through that line there is no end to the business and the collection will get promiscuous. Think of this.' October 1881
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DD391/13/5/84 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 21 October 1881
21 October 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, apologising for not having written, referring to Millais' visit to Macdonald, Noel Paton should be added to the portrait gallery, illness of Brodie, lack of progress with the Lord President's portrait, sittings with Mr. McLaren, painting Mitford Mitchell's father for his head, meeting with Tom Graham, meeting with Robertson Smith [Professor William Robertson Smith], Mrs. P.O. Hill 'was loud in her praises of your head. You must really get ''busted'' some of these days', working in a studio in George Street, dinner at the President's house and admiration for his pictures and books, visit to Mr. Skelton at Braid, Douglas is bringing out a 'Johnnie Gibb' [presumably an edition of 'Johnnie Gibb of Gushetneuk' by William Alexander, publ. 1880] with lithographic illustrations, visit from Rev. Alexander Thomson of Haddington, 21 October 1881
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DD391/13/5/85 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 November 1881
20 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, sorry to hear that Macdonald is ill, returning Calderon's nice letter, Pettie is to be added to Macdonald's portrait collection, list of people (including Professor Blackie, Professor William Robertson Smith, Sir Theodore and Lady Martin, Sir Noel Paton, Walter C. Smith, Findlay of The Scotsman, Principal Tulloch, Sir Alex. Grant, Cameron Lees of St. Giles', and Cooper of The Scotsman) he has been meeting at dinners, as hard work as painting during the day, intending to send a photograph of a sketch of Dr. John Brown, drawing of St. Giles' and the High Street to be engraved on wood for the January frontispiece of 'Life and Work', to accompany an account of the church by Cameron Lees, progress with McLaren's portrait and Dr. Anderson's, problems with some portraits, 'all I can do is to make it as like him as possible when seen side on', visit from Balfour the Lord Advocate and others, hoping to go north for a rest in December, hoping to work in his own larger studio there, 20 November 1881
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DD391/13/5/86 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 November 1881
30 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, anxious at further news of Macdonald's illness, Dr. John Brown also showing signs of illness 'but this may partly have been owing to the coldness of the rooms and the scarcity of [word very carefully erased]', visit of 'Priscilla' and 'brother John the ill tongued quaker statesman' to see the portrait of Duncan McLaren, John's remark that 'she would never get a finer portrait of McLaren than Norman Macbeth's one', mention of Macdonald's portrait collection and regrets that he is too busy to contribute at present, hopes that Macdonald will not be on a certain committee referred to by Israels in his letter, 30 November 1881
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DD391/13/5/87 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 2 December 1881
2 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, regarding possibility of sending some of his paintings owned by Macdonald to the Glasgow Exhibition, and promising the right treatment for them, visit from Dr. John Brown, 2 December 1881
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DD391/13/5/88 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 21 January 1882
21 January 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Kepplestone, [Aberdeen], explaining that he could not do a sketch for him, and urging him not to think him uncharitable for postponing it, 21 January 1882
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DD391/13/5/89 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 January 1882
30 January 1882 Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, with account of election at the Royal Scottish Academy: proposal of Noel Paton, who turned it down; proposal of Fettes Douglas, but he had declared privately that he could not accept the knighthood that automatically went with the position, so trouble ensued; he was finally elected, Reid has written to him asking him to consider his position seriously for the sake of the Academy, Duncan McLaren's portrait is to be presented tomorrow, dinner at Irvine Smith's with the Bishop of Peterborough (McGee), Dr. John Smith, Cameron Lees of St. Giles', Fettes Douglas, and Dr. Walter Smith, amongst others, large formal dinner at Newington House with city dignitaries, with comments on the speech including a reference to women's suffrage, negotiations with Macdonald over prices of portraits, 30 January 1882
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DD391/13/5/90 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 6 February 1882
6 February 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, returning Sambourne's letter, Dr. John Brown's improved spirits, proposed visit to Innerleithen [Peeblesshire], hopes of improvement in Macdonald's health, 6 February 1882
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DD391/13/5/91 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 11 February 1882
11 February 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, returning Watts' letter and commenting on Macdonald's progress with his portraits, 'You must leave them all to the nation or to the Aberdeen museum at the least!', hopes to do Noel Paton for him, glad he is on the mend, doing a small sketch of P.G. Tait, commissioned by William Robertson Smith and others for Mrs. Tait, dinner at J.R. Findlay's, and reflection that Sir Daniel had been there the last time but was now dead, Thoms the sheriff was there and asking after Macdonald, 'Douglas - I think - will come all right if they don't badger him on the subject', dinner at Irvine Smith's, with Cameron Lees of St. Giles', Robertson Smith, Darling, Montgomery Bell, Mackintosh the procurator, Dr. Arthur Mitchell, Dr. Donaldson, and others, visit to Innerleithen [Peeblesshire] to do sketches of Traquair House and elsewhere, 'a queer old forlorn place ⦠It was pitiful to see the dead salmon lying all about the bottom of the Tweed, the Keepers fishing them out and burying them', '[William Robertson Smith] is better than ever ⦠It was a good move securing him a seat in the assembly by making him an elder in Walter Smith's. The enemy saw what it meant and didn't quite like it.', remarks on painting P.G. Tait and T.G. Murray, Hutchison should do a bust of Lord Muir, he has already done one of 'Johnnie', mention of a Miss Neaves [?] who had visited St. Luke's with Mrs. Irvine of Drum, Nicolson's increasing girth, 11 February 1882
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DD391/13/5/92 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 4 March 1882
4 March 1882
Note to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, to cover a note from Sir Noel Paton, regarding his portrait by Reid for Macdonald, Nicolson's wish to invite Mrs. Macdonald to one of his lectures, 7 March 1882, written on front of Sir Noel's note to Reid, in which he says 'how much pleased I should be to submit to the operation at any time most convenient to your self', with other flattering remarks about Reid's work, notably his portrait of Graham Murray, 33 George Square, 4 March 1882
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DD391/13/5/93 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 March 1882
15 March 1882 Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh, reporting that Sir Noel Paton has begun sittings for his portrait, visit to Hamilton Palace with Irvine Smith and mention of paintings there, including a Velasquez and a Titian, 'They ought to be bought for the National Gallery', visit to Sam in Glasgow, Irvine Smith's two Turners 'had a miraculous escape on Saturday night - a Paraffin lamp - as in your case - was in the business', 15 March 1882
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DD391/13/5/94 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 March 1882
30 March 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., [38 North Castle Street, Edinburgh?], regarding illness of Colin Hunter's wife, oddness of Nasmyth, further delays in his portrait, Archie's portrait of Col. Tisdall which is good, but he is not to be paid for it and must not agree to the like again, suffering from neuralgia, 30 March 1882
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DD391/13/5/95 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 July 1882
17 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, Kepplestone, [Aberdeen], regarding improvements to portrait, hopes of having it back for the next R.S.A. exhibition, mention of price, 17 July 1882
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DD391/13/5/96 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 26 August 1882
26 August 1882 Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Balinakil, Clachan, Argyleshire, with apologies for not writing, and announcement that he has finally become engaged: 'It has come at last - after being long thought over. The play was not played in the orthodox fashion quite, but a little variety does no great harm. I am sure Miss Best will make a good wife ⦠I'll content myself with saying nothing - only I think a good deal', lots of visitors at the house, including Mr. Moody of Chicago, Rev. Rajah GoPaul of Bombay, Kidston of Ferniegear, Mr. Mackinnon is the kind host and keeps a steam yacht, his portrait is coming along: 'He has character but nothing picturesque', enclosing Du Maurier's letter, sorry not to be able to fit in portraits of Mr. Field's brother and wife, Reid will have to give up this wandering life and only work in Edinburgh or Aberdeen, for he has had enough of it, 'Yes! you are a good fellow to have written that kind hearted letter', 26 August 1882
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DD391/13/5/97 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 September 1882
3 September 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Balinakil, Clachan, Argyleshire, regretting that he will miss Sambourne's visit to Aberdeen and consequently the chance of painting him, Sambourne may do a self- portrait, portrait of G.D. Leslie not as good as Macdonald had hoped, Gibson has received an appointment worth £900 a year, reference to visitors on 'looting expeditions', 3 September 1882
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DD391/13/5/98 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 27 October 1882
27 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Taymouth Castle, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, to cover a note from John Forbes White, regarding memorial window for Chalmers at Walker's Dam, and possibility that his arguments could also be applied to one for Dr. John Brown, portrait [possibly of the Earl of Breadalbane, owner of Taymouth Castle] going well, meeting with Archie who is well, 27 October 1882
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DD391/13/5/99 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 October 1882
30 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Taymouth Castle, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, regarding Sir Fettes Douglas' demand for figure pictures for the next R.S.A. exhibition, and the possibility of paintings from Kepplestone and 259 Union Street (John Forbes White's home) for that purpose, he has already requested White's Orchardson, request for Macdonald's Millais or Hook, 30 October 1882
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DD391/13/5/100 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 30 November 1882
30 November 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., St. Luke's, [Kepplestone, Aberdeen], 'I shewed Mrs. Macdonald's portrait to a visitor this afternoon but got such a torrent of damning criticism that I have abandoned my purpose of exhibiting it in Edinburgh ⦠as he knows absolutely nothing about pictures I could only conclude that he was repeating what he had heard elsewhere ⦠I feel that a prejudice exists against it somehow ⦠I hope you will not be disappointed', 30 November 1882
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DD391/13/5/101 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 December 1882 20 December 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, regarding bad light for working, sketch of Professor Blackie for Irvine Smith, 'he is as restless as ever, sings songs, twirls his walking stick, and looks in every direction but the right one', sitting by Sir Fettes Douglas planned, dining out but 'one misses Dr. John [Brown] at every turn', his sister is to sell all Dr. Brown's things, paintings to be sent by Millais and Tadema to Edinburgh, Leighton has sent his 'Phryne' 'but I hear some of the ''unco good'' R.S.A.s who are presently on the Council â¦are scandalized, and on moral grounds may decline to exhibit it!', plans to paint Sir John Steel for Macdonald, visit from Rev. Alexander Thomson of Haddington and his wife, with sketch of Thomson in a long coat, 'it looks as if he had appropriated it from the lobby of some house where he had been on visiting terms', 20 December 1882
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DD391/13/5/102 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 29 December 1882
29 December 1882
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, saying that John Forbes White will not lend his Orchardson to the Edinburgh exhibition, even though Orchardson is willing, asking if Macdonald is really willing to lend his Hook, dinner with the Blackie brothers, approach to Herdman regarding adding his portrait to Macdonald's collection, the Du Maurier portrait ought to be the best of the lot, Holman Hunt will be interesting to have, though the quality of a self- portrait might not be good, the Council have accepted Leighton's 'Phryne' for the exhibition, they were afraid of Dr. Begg before, dark weather is not good for work, 29 December 1882
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DD391/13/5/103 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 1 January 1883 1 January 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, regarding his pleasure that Macdonald is to allow the Hook to go to Edinburgh, thanks for letters from Du Maurier and Hook, Millais' portrait of Du Maurier will be excellent, '[William] Robertson Smith called at the studio this morning in great glee over the Cambridge appointment - I am sorry however to think that we are going to lose him', 1 January 1883
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DD391/13/5/104 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 6 January 1883
6 January 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, pleased to hear that Millais has made a good job of the new portrait, Reid has begun the lifesize head of Sir Fettes Douglas, but not yet the small one for Macdonald, plans to do Sir John Steel, dinner at Irvine Smith's, with Professor Blackie, Walter Smith, Robertson Smith, Dr. Arthur Mitchell, Cameron Lees, Findlay and Cooper of The Scotsman, and others, 6 January 1883
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DD391/13/5/105 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 18 February 1883
18 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, regarding how his social life has disrupted his correspondence, details of the hanging at the Edinburgh exhibition, John Forbes White's Orchardson is in the same room as Macdonald's Hook, meeting with Pettie, Orchardson, McWhirter, Cameron and others, Sir Fettes Douglas' portrait is finished and he is now to go to Rome with Findlay of The Scotsman, Reid has begun Sir John Steel's portrait, dinner at Irvine Smith's with Professor Tait, Professor Chrystall, J.P.B. Robertson, Sheriff Nicolson, John Forbes White, and others, sorry to hear again of Macdonald's illness, 18 February 1883
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DD391/13/5/106 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 22 February 1883
22 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, hoping that Macdonald is better, Reid has finished the sketch of Sir John Steel, 'He is quietly pleased at being asked to sit', John Forbes White is off to London, Reid has taken Prof. Smith's house in Duke Street for a year, sorry to hear of a possible quarry in Pegler's ground, has Macdonald seen Nasmyth's autobiography? 22 February 1883
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DD391/13/5/107 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 5 March 1883
5 March 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, thanking for letter and glad that he likes the portraits, comments on difficulty of Sir John Steel's portrait, 'I think you should get Lockhart and MacTaggart to do their heads for the collection. They are both good men', letter from John Forbes White, impressed with Orchardson's London pictures, visit from Reid's mother, 5 March 1883
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DD391/13/5/108 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 8 March 1883
8 March 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, advising Macdonald to approach Pettie about a copy of his sketch of Chalmers, and offering to copy Phillips' head of Cassie for him, Mrs. Reid is visiting Aberdeen, 8 March 1883
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DD391/13/5/109 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 29 May 1883
29 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Burlington Hotel, London, thanking for letter, visit to Royal Academy: 'It is a disappointing place this year', appreciation of Orchardson's picture, 'Millais should not have painted some of the men he exhibits for any price - utterly vulgar, commonplace people ⦠Hook disappoints me', remarks on how Macdonald's collection has grown, he should replace some of the poorer ones when he has the opportunity, new address in Edinburgh, meeting in Paris with Israels, Jules Breton, and Rajan, 29 May 1883
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DD391/13/5/110 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 31 March 1883
31 March 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, regarding delivery of portrait of Cassie for copying, some remark which means he will probably not be painting a portrait of a Duke, but they can have it done in London, portrait of Mr. John Smith, projected portrait of Sir Wyndham Anstruther and his son, and Mr. Curle from Melrose is also sitting, departure of Mr. Field from Aberdeen, and difficulty in replacing him as business partner, annoyance at 'these shipmaster society people' who are quarrying or stoneworking near Kepplestone, visit from Gibson with Lady Balfour of Burleigh, Lord Breadalbane did not turn up for a final sitting so the portrait is unfinished, 'I haven't heard a single joke or good thing of any kind for a long time past . Humour is, I fear, dying out and soon C. Keene will find it hard work to provide his weekly supply. It's all along of your earnest Liberals', 31 March 1883
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DD391/13/5/111 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 15 April 1883
15 April 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 40 Heriot Row, Edinburgh, thanking for letter and giving directions for writing to him in Florence and Venice, 'You are evidently to become quite as much a permanency at the R.A. dinners as the Cabinet Ministers or even Royalty! ⦠you have every reason to feel proud ⦠not many private citizens can boast of as much', travel plans of some of his Edinburgh circle, completion of Mr. John Smith's portrait, he will start Cassie's picture on his return, he has begun the large canvas of Sir Wyndham Anstruther and son, in need of a holiday, farewell to Mr. Field, hopes for a good visit to London for Macdonald, 15 April 1883
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DD391/13/5/112 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 May 1883
17 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., Villa Serhelloni, Bellagio, Italy, asking how he enjoyed his London visit, journey back from Italy, intention of visiting Paris for the Salon, he has had a good rest, but wants to get back to work, viewing of portraits of Millais, Leighton and Watts in the Uffizi Palace, 'I should say they are rather too good for the company they are in ⦠art in Italy is at a very low ebb just now', description of view of Lake Como and adjoining lake, hopes that his lung is now better, 17 May 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/5/113 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 26 June 1883
26 June 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 Duke Street, Edinburgh, regarding Sam Bough's illustrations for 'Good Words', his own portrait of the Hon. James MacBain from Australia 'not a very picturesque subject', mention of 'the shipwrecked Royal Commissioner', proposal to paint Hutchison's portrait for Macdonald, exhibition of old masters to open soon at the Royal Scottish Academy, 26 June 1883
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DD391/13/5/114 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 7 August 1883
7 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 Duke Street, Edinburgh, regarding kind remark by Millais published in the papers, meeting with McWhirter who is to paint Cape Wrath, making sketches for book around Tweedside, more work on paintings of Lord Breadalbane and Sir W. Anstruther, unable at present to come north to meet Onless, Gibson and Professor Chrystall are going to the Tyrol, Dr. and Mrs. Smiles are off to Loch Awe, another portrait of Sir John Anderson, 'this time for the Woodside people', though he was unwell, 7 August 1883
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DD391/13/5/115 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 18 September 1883
18 September 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 Duke Street, Edinburgh, regarding completion of sketch of Hutchison for Macdonald's collection, visit from John Forbes White and wife, completion of Sir John Anderson, having to finish the Hon. James MacBain before he sails again for Australia, busy with the Tweedside drawings, sorry to have missed meeting Onless, expectation of a visit from Archie Reid, 'It is no use punching Waine Smith's head. It would not do him the slightest good', return of Gibson, thanks for catalogue of Macdonald's ever-increasing collection, view of copy of Ferguson of Kinmundy's guide book with pictures, 18 September 1883
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DD391/13/5/116 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 2 December 1883
2 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 Duke Street, Edinburgh, regarding possible delays in work as he is very busy, possibility of doing McTaggart's portrait for Macdonald, light currently poor for work, hopes of going to Aberdeen for New Year, meeting with Nicolson and Lord Napier at St. Giles', 2 December 1883
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DD391/13/5/117 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 12 February 1884
12 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 20 Duke Street, Edinburgh, regarding visit to the Royal Scottish Academy ('up at The Mound'), with small sketch of where various paintings are in the Great Room and the North Room, including 'The Convalescent', works by Pettie, Fettes Douglas, Alma Tadema, Reid's portrait of Farquharson of Invercauld, Hook's portrait, and others, 'As far as I can guess it is a Poorish exhibition', pleased that Colin Hunter has been elected [possibly to the Royal Academy], 12 February 1884
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DD391/13/5/118 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 2 March 1884
2 March 1884
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 Cheniston Gardens Studios, Kensington, London, regarding his moving around the country and hopes that he will be able to give it up soon, recommendation of the Reynolds pictures in the Grosvenor Gallery, with a few remarks on them, another good collection at Burlington House, remarks on detention of Gill in Forfar, reluctant to call on Millais as he has so many callers taking up his time, John Forbes White has been there and will be able to tell Macdonald about the pictures and about the Hook seascape, a simple one, White has also visited Tadema, Leighton and Pettie, Reid does not think that Leighton would like a second portrait of himself by someone else, 'It would be better and more interesting if you could get Tom Faed done by himself - you have so many by me already', 'I see Mr. Forbes-Robertson's name figuring at the bottom of an advertsiement about a great International Fine Art Exhibition at the Crystal Palace in April or May - I suppose it was for that he wished your collection of heads - I think you were right to say no', 2 March 1884
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DD391/13/5/119 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 April 1884
17 April 1884
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 Cheniston Gardens Studios, Kensington, London, regarding dinner with Charles Keene, strong Scottish representation at the Academy dinner, including Macdonald and John Forbes White, meeting few people except for Millais, Colin Hunter and Hugh Cameron, hints at Leighton's doings in Edinburgh, Macdonald should not expect his collection to keep increasing at the pace it has done: 'You have most of the good men already', contributing with Colin Hunter to illustrations of a new book by Hamilton on 'Scotch subjects', mention of article in Blackwood's on the state of art in France, amused by the sight of Sambourne on a horse, 17 April 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/5/120 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 14 May 1884
14 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 3 Cheniston Gardens Studios, Kensington, London, regarding Macdonald's sudden departure from London through illness, anxiety to hear from him in reassurance, 14 May 1884
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DD391/13/5/121 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, R.S.A., 2 December 1884
2 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from George Reid, R.S.A., 17 Cuillin Terrace, Edinburgh, thanking for letter and for a sight of J.C. Hook's letter: 'He is a wild Politician', visits from the Rev. Alexander Thomson of Haddington and Waine Smith, pleased to hear that Mrs. Macdonald is better, 2 December 1884
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DD391/13/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook and family
1869 - 1884
Letters to Macdonald and a few to Mrs. Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., his wife Rosalie (18 letters), son Bryan Hook (12 letters) and son Allan J. Hook (8 letters), concerning work, travels, wildlife, and gardening (including much information on varieties and methods of growing fruit trees). On many occasions Hook thanks Macdonald for hampers, sent to the family when painting in Scotland, for books giving information on places they are staying, or for other services rendered. He also comments on current politics, particularly the 1879 Anglo-Zulu War and the Liberals, 23 August 1869 - 27 November 1884.
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DD391/13/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 23 August 1869
23 August 1869
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for book on Shetland, intention of going there but last year distracted instead by Wick, 'I will write first to you for a letter to one of the fishcurers as I prefer getting at once among the work people', promise to try to give him a picture this year, 23 August 1869.
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DD391/13/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 3 November 1869
3 November 1869
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with description and sketch of intended seascape in North Cornwall, 3 November 1869
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DD391/13/6/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 June 1870
29 June 1870
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], giving price for picture just delivered to Macdonald, offering him a picture any year he wants one, and looking forward to meeting him in person, 29 June 1870
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4 July 1870
Brief note to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., dated '4 July 1870 S.W. Ry train jogging', thanking for payment and enclosing a photograph of himself (absent), 4 July 1870
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DD391/13/6/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 14 May 1872
14 May 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with description of his travelling to find pictures, perhaps to Shetland, and his travel plans with his wife and elder boy [Bryan Hook], 14 May 1872.
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DD391/13/6/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 20 June 1872
20 June 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], telling of travel plans to go by Aberdeen to Kirkwall and Lerwick, and hopes to visit Macdonald on the return journey if he is not in Braemar, asks for information on steam boats from Aberdeen to Orkney and Shetland, 20 June 1872
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DD391/13/6/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 25 June 1872 25 June 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with detailed travel plans for journey to Kirkwall, if his wife's rheumatism permits, thanks for offer of letters of introduction for Lerwick and Kirkwall but he prefers to work unseen, 25 June 1872
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DD391/13/6/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., [June/July 1872]
[June/July 1872]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Collieston, Aberdeenshire, with account of painting near Collieston and being soaked by spray, fortified by landlady's cooking and receipt of a fruit hamper from Macdonald: 'The sea I was getting in this morning will not be the only one which was painted as much with sea water as oil ⦠My great Bête noir the intelligent Tourist does not come here so that I work with pleasure, the Wives, and the children who are legion certainly are a trouble but they soon tire of peeping', [June/July 1872].
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DD391/13/6/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to J.C. Hook, R.A., [July 1872]
[July 1872]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Collieston, Aberdeenshire, regarding weather, painting plans, and intended journey from Ellon to Aberdeen, humorous requests for entertainment on their arrival at Kepplestone, and mention of hampers being sent to them, 'Wednesday' [July 1872],
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DD391/13/6/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., [July 1872] [July 1872]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Collieston, Aberdeenshire, regarding final arrangements to visit Kepplestone, painting impossible even with his tent, rheumatism in the wrists from painting in the frost, and plans to paint a river near his house [in Farnham, Surrey] before the frost comes on this year, [July 1872].
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DD391/13/6/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 7 September 1872
7 September 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for Macdonald's approach to a professor regarding a stuffed bird, thanks to Macdonald's gardener James for some plants, and description of his own garden on his return from Scotland, including activities of jays, blackbirds and thrushes, 7 September 1872
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DD391/13/6/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A.,13 September 1872
13 September 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanks for efforts to procure a skua (stuffed), and describing the pose he requires, description of new spot for painting and plans to shoot there first, 13 September 1872
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DD391/13/6/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 25 October 1872
25 October 1872 Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], unsuitability of a live skua ('bonxie') unless a pet one could be found at Foula, and its purpose in his painting - 'I'm rather ornithologicalissimus this year you'll say' - the river he was painting has flooded, description of the water voles and coots which used to visit him as he painted, 25 October 1872
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DD391/13/6/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 November 1872
28 November 1872
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for skua skin, detailed description of two seascapes, enclosed note concerning delivery of cormorants and promise of some hawking from a Captain Salvin, 28 November 1872
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DD391/13/6/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 18 February 1873
18 February 1873
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], enquiry about folk music to give a title for a Collieston picture, mention of Macdonald in the Daily News, news of garden for James, 18 February 1873
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DD391/13/6/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 February 1873
27 February 1873
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], description of Collieston picture, praise of Scottish folk music, thanks for garden plants, description of trees in his garden, 'I will do what I can about Millais but the price will be best fixed ⦠he hands over the money matters to his wife who is a remarkably clever cashier.', artistic labours of son Allan, 27 February 1873
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DD391/13/6/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 13 March 1873
13 March 1873
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for offer of cormorant - declined, as Captain Salvin has given them two dead cormorants, and comments on Hobble Gobble, a cormorant who sat for J.C. Hook: 'â¦was a tolerably patient sitter but a troublesome guest as he insisted on fish diet without a particle of salt on it & I had to drive to Farnham for his dinner', remarks on Mrs. Macdonald's tending to a sick uncle: 'after the novelty is over nothing can be more melancholy than a stay in one of those healthseeking towns of the south where more than half of the visitors are doomed to banishment and suffering', 13 March 1873
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DD391/13/6/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 May 1873
27 May 1873
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with invitation to Churt, description of countryside around Farnham, proposed visit to Matthews' collection in London, 27 May 1873
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DD391/13/6/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 July 1873
28 July 1873
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Garthian, Camborne, Cornwall, regarding travelling in Cornwall with wife and Allan, description of sights, with sketch map, comments on Macdonald's brother in law moving to Shetland, and sketches of suggested shape of granite stand offered as a gift by Macdonald, 28 July 1873
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DD391/13/6/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 13 December 1873
13 December 1873
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding showing of the cormorants picture (owned by Mr. Collie) in Birmingham, rheumatism ⦠'has put me in the Doctor's hands ''Camphor liniment & stop his beer'' hard lines for a poor workman', 13 December 1873
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DD391/13/6/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 13 January 1874
13 January 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding making additions to the cormorant painting, preparation for Royal Academy despite fog, hoping to paint a hawking expedition of Captain Salvin, who has published a work on falconry, hoping to visit British Museum to see Etruscan pieces for a form for the granite stand, 13 January 1874
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DD391/13/6/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 February 1874 27 February 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with description of his painting 'Jetsam and Flotsam', another painting, also described, 'A Yorkshireman has this picture who told me last year ''noo mind a wunt a wee bit fish'' and after he had seen the pictures as he was going away told Allan ''go you an paint like Father, Father puts weft in his pictures.''', description of 'The Kelp Burners' which the Yorkshireman also has, sketch of yet another painting, suggestion that Macdonald might purchase a painting by Allan, remarks on Pettie and on George Reid painting whins - 'very difficult', 27 February 1874
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DD391/13/6/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 8 April 1874
8 April 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for pamphlet with criticism of Landseer - 'he would paint a sick monkey that would make you cry and a Prince Consort that would make you laugh', gathering at Mr. Barlow's house, chiefly of artists, 8 April 1874
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DD391/13/6/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 11 May 1874
11 May 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding J.C. Hook's departure perhaps for Holland, praise for Miss Thompson's picture 'The subject seemed a strange one for a young lady of 23 - a row of wounded and dying soldiers, but now we learn that she is 29 & has been nursing soldiers in the German and French war', news of Albert Grant buying three of Millais' pictures and all of Ansdell's, 11 May 1874 (2 items)
DD391/13/6/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 16 May 1874
16 May 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for payment and for a warning 'I have burnt the paper', wishes that J.C. Hook could retire and leave work to the boys, fashion for Miss Thompson: 'there is always such a crowd before her picture that a policeman guards it & one cannot wonder if her head is a little turned', Mr. Hodgson a member of the party going to Holland, 'a clever pleasant man', 16 May 1874
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DD391/13/6/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 19 May 1874
19 May 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for kindness to Allan and commission of his first picture, and for payment, possible summer travel to Scotland or to Holland, 19 May 1874
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DD391/13/6/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 16 July 1874
16 July 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding short trip to Holland, thanks for journal, plans for painting in secret in Muchalls or Stonehaven, 'We crossed over from Rotterdam with a thousand head of other cattle ⦠my berth smelt vastly like the ruminating department in the Zoo', 16 July 1874
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DD391/13/6/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 24 July 1874
24 July 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., the Post Office, Muchalls, [Kincardineshire], regarding beginning work locally, having 'had some trouble to persuade the owner of this shop, the [Muchalls] P.O., to take us in, but we are now on trial for a fortnight so that I hope no one will rob the till in that time or we shall have to pack off no doubt as suspected strangers', 24 July 1874
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DD391/13/6/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 30 July 1874
30 July 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., the Post Office, Muchalls, [Kincardineshire], thanking for hamper, criticism of cabbage in small villages, queries regarding James' strawberry growing, accounts of fruit in his own garden, Cotman has been to Muchalls, 'Mr. Reid is to be pitied and so is any artist who paints for folk with handles to their names. Landseer's only bad pictures were those painted for Royalty and those were bad indeed.', 30 July 1874
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DD391/13/6/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 10 August 1874
10 August 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., the Post Office, Muchalls, [Kincardineshire],meeting with Barlow who is visiting Aberdeen to see Mrs. Philips in Dr. Jamieson's asylum (he is John Philip's executor), mention of Thomas Graham, figure painter, seeing Penzance fishermen coming into Stonehaven, 10 August 1874
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DD391/13/6/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 26 August 1874
26 August 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Moy Lodge, Loch Laggan, Kingussie, with sketch of loch and mountains round letterhead, meetings with Arthur Lewis and Mr. O'Neil at Invermoriston and staying with Mr. Ansdell at Moy Lodge, Kingussie, account of Scottish dancing at 'kitchen ball', 26 August 1874
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DD391/13/6/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 10 September 1874
10 September 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with comments on fruit garden with types named, work of Allan and Bryan, description of river he wishes to paint nearby (in Farnham), 'you fancy that no end of chubb and trout are doing quadrilles & ladies chains beneath', 'Mrs. Hook is in her basket independency reading ''Middle march'' on the side of the hill ⦠her horse is cropping the grass', description of their outing and dinner later at home, 10 September 1874
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DD391/13/6/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 October 1874
28 October 1874 Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for granite pedestal, 'Pettie & Orchardson are both very clever men but Pettie is deeper chested and takes a longer breath in his art ⦠Orchardson ⦠has been rather lazy lately', exhibition of Calcott's and Etty's work - 'a stupid twaddling Dean something has been begging the R[oyal] Acad[emy] not to exhibit Etty's ''immoral deeds'' there is a parallel for your Ld. Haddo and his admirer.', comments on his own techniques, 'I once used mummy, ground bones from Egypt â¦but I found it only a kind of bitumen with an unsavory smell & have not continued it', 28 October 1874
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DD391/13/6/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 December 1874
29 December 1874
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with descriptions of recent work, with a sketch of a Muchalls work, some account of work in Holland, possibility of lending a picture to the Edinburgh exhibition, sketch of some rocks, 29 December 1874
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DD391/13/6/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 24 June 1875
24 June 1875
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], packing for Cornwall again - 'The array of easels, color boxes, & canvasses for three are quite startling Mrs. Hook's baggage, to her credit, is really the least of the heap.', work on etchings, 24 June 1875
(1 item) DD391/13/6/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 August 1875
27 August 1875
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Hope Cove, Kingsbridge, [Devon], regarding visit to Kingsbridge in Devon and fishing there, 'do not give our address to anyone especially Mr. Graham as there is more work for another man along this coast', hopes that Bryan will study drawing at the Slade, 27 August 1875
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DD391/13/6/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, [August 1875]
[August 1875]
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook in Hallsands, Kingsbridge, [Devon], describing the crabs there: 'This is the land of crabs the men are devoted to catching them & what becomes of the monsters & where they are eaten I cannot tell - a smack carries them away about twice in the week to Southampton', 'Mr. Horsley's son Walter is going to India with the Prince to make military drawings for the Graphic', and pleasure at finding there Martin Chuzzlewit and a novel of Disraeli's, n.d. [August 1875]
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DD391/13/6/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 2 December 1875
2 December 1875
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding snow, absence of family, praise of his wife: 'I'll back my [drawing of a rose] agin your [drawing of an anchor] any day to hold a craft upon this mud bank of a world', 2 December 1875
(1 item) DD391/13/6/39 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 24 December 1875
24 December 1875
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with advice on apples, different varieties and methods of growing, mentions of Old Nonpareil, White Nonpareil, Braddicks Nonpareil, Cox's Golden Pippin, Ribston pippin, Small's Admirable, and Hawthornden, and visiting at the Royal Academy, 24 December 1875
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DD391/13/6/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 7 April 1876
7 April 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding bad weather but lovely spring, illness of Macdonald's son, proposed yacht trip, invitation to stay with offer of a ground floor bedroom, 7 April 1876
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DD391/13/6/41 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 25 August 1876
25 August 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Hall Sands, Stokenham, near Kingsbridge, Devon, with account of trip to Ireland, 'the dirt is frightful, fleas & the other entimology without end & the vile priests for ever also, poor Paddy is much to be pitied he will never rise above his dirt and irritating company till he has kicked the last black coated humbug into the Atlantic', mention of Pickersgill, Horsley, and the funeral of John Lewis, sketch map to show yacht race, 25 August 1876
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7 November 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding problems painting a large canvas out of doors 'a fine kite it makes when this precious north wind swoops down the lane', warmed by Kumel which Macdonald has sent, autumn colour and fieldfares, illness of Dr. Jamieson, 7 November 1876
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DD391/13/6/43 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 16 February 1877
16 February 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], begging for contributions for his new herbaceous border, plans for garden including pond for trout, shovellers and teal, work for the Royal Academy, 16 February 1877
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DD391/13/6/44 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C.Hook, R.A., 1 March 1877
1 March 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding Royal Academy work: 'Millais has done a fine landscape which Price has & I heard that Long has done a Mummy procession a 12 footer', Bryan's progress, spring flowers followed by hard frost, 1 March 1877
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DD391/13/6/45 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., [Spring 1877]
[Spring 1877]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for plants, painting in hangar but weather rather cool, n.d. [spring 1877]
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DD391/13/6/46 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 July 1877
28 July 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with comments on the golden sunshine in the garden, 'I must take lots of cadmium with me to Venice', plans to return north and requests to Macdonald not to mention the places he intends to paint to anyone else, 'Faed ⦠and some others of us are out o' temper with the fine art commissioners & H.R.H. their President who have been appraising the lot of us which they are about as capable of doing as my collie dog', 28 July 1877
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DD391/13/6/47 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 August 1877
27 August 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding despatch of picture to Kepplestone, with Dutch subject, projected trip to Italy - 'I have invested largely in Ultramarine & green cobalt!', 27 August 1877
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DD391/13/6/48 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 3 September 1877 3 September 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for payment for 'Milkmaid of the Maas' and background to painting, brass milk cans in Holland, work on the Gulf of Spezia, 'Rose will have to see to the Polenta tho she too is taking with her some water colors', 3 September 1877
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DD391/13/6/49 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 16 October 1877
16 October 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Lerici, Sarzana, Italy, with account of journey to Italy via Germany and plans for further travel in Italy, 16 October 1877
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DD391/13/6/50 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 November 1877
28 November 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Amalfi, Italy, with news of a new Roman Catholic Bishop of Edinburgh, festival of St. Andrew in Amalfi, description of recent work in Italy by the family members, good local food, local artefacts available for sale if Macdonald wants to commission a purchase, praise of Reid at the Royal Academy, 28 November 1877
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DD391/13/6/51 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 21 January 1878
21 January 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Rome, Italy, regarding Macdonald's bereavement [the death of his son?], description of ceremony for blessing lambs to produce holy wool for the Pope, purchase of bronze vases at Naples for Macdonald, 21 January 1878
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DD391/13/6/52 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 24 February 1878
24 February 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with a description of a winter landscape for Macdonald, pleasure in seeing Mr. Japp's collection of books, and anticipation of returning to Scotland: 'A little Scotch mist will be a most delightful restorative after that blistering Italian sun â¦. hotch potch is superior to maccaroni', 24 February 1878
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DD391/13/6/53 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 20 March 1878
20 March 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding ballot for Royal Academy banquet guests, watching linnets, greenfinches and blackbirds at home, 20 March 1878
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DD391/13/6/54 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 1 April 1877
1 April 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding price of his picture commissioned by Macdonald, 1 April 1877
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8 April 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Derbyshire, thanking him for payment and for offering to sell another picture for him, 8 April 1878
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DD391/13/6/56 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 22 April 1878
22 April 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], looking forward to seeing him at the private view at the Royal Academy, arrangements for Macdonald's seat at the dinner, 'The house is now full of people of all the sexes', 22 April 1878
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DD391/13/6/57 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 8 June 1878
8 June 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding arrangements for visit, building work at Silverbeck, progress of Aberdeen plants in his garden, 8 June 1878
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DD391/13/6/58 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 11 August 1878
11 August 1878 Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., The Gordon Arms, Fochabers, regarding a recommendation to paint at Westhaven, north of Arbroath 'He rather frightened me by saying there was a good Hotel there this sounds 'genteel' and as if the brats ran about with clean pinafores - we poor Painters must make haste every thing is getting so much varnished up there wont be a single picturesque ragamuffin left soon', 11 August 1878
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DD391/13/6/59 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 15 August 1878
15 August 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., at Miss Winters, Portsoy, thanking for letter and hamper, 'The folk here are civil & nice tho' they do crowd me a bit but this will go off ''ai ai that's Westerfiel an that's Wullie's lum he's taen the auld boties nattral jist, ai it's awfu nattral â¦'', 'Thank you very much for giving Allan a shove with his little picture', 'If you do not know Portsoy I'll give you a note of it: it is an old spot with a breakwater & three small piers, very fishy but on a small scale with about twenty boats and a good trade in barrels of herring & there is mostly a smack in the harbour lading marble from a quarry close by ⦠the women have good figures but are not pretty. The brats are large & fine & look as if you could play football with them and not hurt them â¦' 15 August 1878
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DD391/13/6/60 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 16 August 1878
16 August 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Portsoy, thanking for payment, hamper and Kumel: 'How I wished to stop some of Dizzy's income tax and with it to have run Portsoy breakwater a quarter of a mile out seawards but the money is wanted to buy quinine for our fever stricken soldiers ⦠or to paste some more tinsel on to the crown of the 'Empress' ⦠I shall be getting into prison for contempt of the coming Imperialism', 16 August 1878
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DD391/13/6/61 Letter to Mrs Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 22 August 1878
22 August 1878
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Portsoy, with thanks for the hamper (returned empty), fishermen's praise for Hook's painting, 'a woman yesterday looking at it said 'The inventions of man is terrible'', description of Portsoy, Bryan's chat with old Edward in Banff on natural history, and plan to send him the skin of a Dartford warbler, herring for breakfast, 22 August 1878
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DD391/13/6/62 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 30 August 1878
30 August 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Portsoy, with description of the herring boats coming into Portsoy harbour, Millais' use of Hook's deerhound/lurcher cross in his 'Order of Release': 'Poor Millais, I'm very sorry for him he is very fond of his children', 30 August 1878
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DD391/13/6/63 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 12 September 1878
12 September 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Portsoy, regarding work in Portsoy and local commissions, 12 September 1878
(1 item) DD391/13/6/64 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 1 October 1878
1 October 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Portsoy, with comments on the weather and his rheumatism written phonetically in the local accent, and plans for visiting Kepplestone, 1 October 1878
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DD391/13/6/65 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 15 October 1878
15 October 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with request for help in finding a rough deerhound at a cheap price: 'It happens sometimes that a young dog in the course of training takes to his nose instead of keeping to his eyes as in duty bound, such unlucky critters are shot - now as red deer in Churt are scarce and I have no time for sport of any sort an animal doomed to execution wd. suit me as well as a properly behaved dog', complaints of how the railway porters handled his canvases, progress on his new painting room, 15 October 1878
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DD391/13/6/66 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 2 November 1878
2 November 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for deerhound, to be called Dugald [later changed to Donald], 'You are quite right - nothing could be more unsatisfactory than the whole Paris fiasco & the wonder is that men of the calibre of Millais & Pettie & Calderon &c. can have allowed themselves to have been taken up by the necks like blind kittens by Colonel this or H.R.H. that and treated to the quantity of warm milk found for their respective mewing powers', 2 November 1878
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DD391/13/6/67 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 9 December 1878
9 December 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking Macdonald for 'giving me such a good start in the world', and remarking on Punch's treatment of the Whistler trial, 9 December 1878
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DD391/13/6/68 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 13 March 1879
13 MArch 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with drawings for granite work and hoping for appointment with the firm of Macdonald and Field, delight with new painting room, 13 March 1879
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DD391/13/6/69 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 5 May 1879
5 May 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey]: 'Your portrait tho' well seen in the Lecture Room is hung three feet too high', account of Academy dinner and the people he met there, 'the tobacco vase is a great success and what a lovely bit of stone it is made of all say it is too good for its intention but can anything be too good when it has to be always in sight', 5 May 1879
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DD391/13/6/71 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., [Spring 1879]
[Spring 1879]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding tickets for soiree, pleased that George Reid and Taylor enjoyed their dinner 'for those two men ⦠dined off the toughest bit of dead ox that ever tried the maxillary powers of hungry humanity', plans to visit Glasgow and Stornoway, 'poor Poole I am afraid we shall lose him his reason is hanging fire & he seems altogether broken up he has indeed done some beautiful work', n.d. [Spring 1879]
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DD391/13/6/72 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 July 1879
29 July 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Columba Hotel, Iona, thanking for book on Iona, hard work, 'do you know if Peterhead wd be likely to furnish me with a subject as well as with some fine stout children to put into one of my Iona canvasses - do you recollect any labour subject that wd be worth painting in connection with granite work near the sea at a quarry', 'Colin Hunter has been here painting some shore bits and has gone', description of Iona geology and scenery, Rosalie working on seaweed, 29 July 1879
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DD391/13/6/73 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 11 August 1879
11 August 1879 Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, regarding delivery of his painting which has been hanging in the Royal Academy, regrets at hearing of illness of Mrs. Macdonald, work in Cornwall, Hook painting in same place as Colin Hunter, 11 August 1879
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DD391/13/6/74 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 19 August 1879
19 August 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Iona, thanking for letter and description of granite quarries, intention of visiting coast around Peterhead, proposing Mr. Field as Associate, bedroom covered in paintings by Farquharson of Glasgow, Mrs. Hook's sprained ankle, illness of Mrs. Macdonald and her visit to Buxton, 19 August 1879
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DD391/13/6/75 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 August 1879
28 August 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Findochtie, near Cullen, hoping to work if the weather permits, 'what a day you had for the Aberdeen races how the pigskin must have stucken to the jockies', visit to quarries and Bullers, 28 August 1879
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DD391/13/6/76 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 4 September 1879
4 September 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Findochtie, near Cullen, thanking for hamper and drinks, 'I like the folk here but their interest in my doings is oppressive in the extreme', the wind has made him 'as deaf as Ailsa Craig', 4 September 1879
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DD391/13/6/77 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 13 September 1879
13 September 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Findochtie, near Cullen, with arrangements for visit, strong wind preventing work though light is good, 'there are not quite straws enough sticking to my work to make a basket of it', hopes to buy three or four heifers 'of the highland rough breed' in different colours, either at Falkirk or at Aberdeen, or from a breeder near Callander, 13 September 1879
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DD391/13/6/78 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 8 October 1879
8 October 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for hospitality, discussion over cattle, 8 October 1879
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DD391/13/6/79 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 9 October 1879
9 October 1879
Letter to Mrs Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with box of flowers and remarks on the garden, 9 October 1879
(1 item) DD391/13/6/80 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 23 October 1879
23 October 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for farls, arrangements for cattle, gardening, publication of H. Ansdell's book of etchings, and sketch of granite vase, 23 October 1879
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DD391/13/6/81 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 22 November 1879
22 November 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], decision to copy the Portland Vase in granite and potential difficulties with handles, vases in Naples and the Vatican, 22 November 1879
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DD391/13/6/82 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 8 December 1879
8 December 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], sketching the original Portland Vase, comments on William Wallace, 8 December 1879
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DD391/13/6/83 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 22 December 1879
22 December 1879
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], regarding outline of vase, arrival of highland cattle and the meeting between them and the Jerseys, 22 December 1879
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DD391/13/6/84 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 2 January 1880
2 January 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], thanking for book of illustrations [by Chalmers?], improvement of cattle after their journey, meeting Charles S. Keene at the Birket Fosters: 'I think Keen much the cleverest Artist Punch has ever had on his staff', 2 January 1880
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DD391/13/6/85 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, January 1880
January 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, 20 Langham Street, West London, to say that Gibbs [his friend] has won the Turner Medal, with a second medal for Francis Miles, January 1880
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DD391/13/6/86 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 24 March 1880
24 March 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], describing the arrival of the granite vase, 24 March 1880
(2 items) DD391/13/6/87 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 March 1880
27 March 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], thanking for granite vase and describing changes to house, 27 March 1880
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DD391/13/6/88 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 6 April 1880
6 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], delighted with news from Edinburgh, Millais 'is strong in children this year', admiration for granite vase, 6 April 1880
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DD391/13/6/89 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 17 April 1880
17 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, 20 Langham Street, West London, regarding hanging the new exhibition: 'Mr. Prinsep's Indian picture occupies one side & is not very interesting - Bry is to hang near him. The Boys have their pictures admitted', 17 April 1880
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DD391/13/6/90 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 18 April 1880
18 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], thanking for dinner invitation in mock French and Italian, 18 April 1880 (1 item)
DD391/13/6/91 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 5 June 1880
5 June 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., The Cups Hotel, Lyme Regis, [Dorset], regarding tour of the county, description of Dorset countryside, 'everything new is vile ⦠what is to become of the next generation of sketchers or the next after them when England is all iron hurdles and steam threshing mills?', 5 June 1880
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DD391/13/6/92 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 13 June 1880
13 June 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, chez M. Simon, Coudré, St. Pierre du Bois, Guernsey, thanking him for 'getting Mr. Field to take my picture', and possibility of attending the seaweed gatherings in Guernsey, 13 June 1880
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DD391/13/6/93 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 7 July 1880
7 July 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], warning that he has sent Macdonald the 'McCauldrons' painting, reflections on the impact of royalty on history between England and Scotland, rain delaying fruit harvest for jam, description of flowers in garden, 7 July 1880
(1 item) DD391/13/6/94 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 5 August 1880
5 August 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook (unsigned) describing what Hook is painting at Penzance, death of Tom Taylor, Mr. Gladstone's illness, with note enclosed from Bryan Hook, 5 August 1880
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DD391/13/6/95 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., August 1880
August 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Queen's Hotel, Penzance, [Cornwall] written in haste, describing harbour view, August 1880
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DD391/13/6/96 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 2 September 1880
2 September 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Sennen Cove, Penzance, [Cornwall], approving of good weather, description of seine boats coming in with pilchards, and looking for subject near Plymouth, 2 September 1880
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DD391/13/6/97 Letter to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 17 November 1880
17 November 1880
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding Macdonald's illness, and Rosalie's comments: 'I like Mr. Pettie very much & I think you do. It is no use my saying anything about Millais' grand child - It made its appearance at their house & on the eventful day Millais went over to Mr. Barlow's feeling himself no doubt de trop at home.' 17 November 1880
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DD391/13/6/98 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 25 November 1880
25 November 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], recommending exercise to restore his health, and with sketch and description of new summer house, 25 November 1880
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DD391/13/6/99 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 December 1880
29 December 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for payment for 'Tanning Nets', 'I was also hard at work on what is called Xmas Day we none of us keep the Popes holidays still indulged in by the Established Jingo Church of the South', 29 December 1880
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DD391/13/6/100 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 4 March 1881
4 March 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with description of paintings for the May show, 'Cornish Diamonds', 'Nearest Way to School' [?], and part of the Devon coast with 'an old Tar and his grandchild', 4 March 1881
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DD391/13/6/101 Letter to Mrs Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 31 March 1881
31 March 1881
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with invitation to Churt when Macdonald attends the Royal Academy dinner, and comments on selection and hanging of the exhibition, 31 March 1881
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DD391/13/6/102 Letter to Mrs Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 25 April 1881
25 April 1881
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], concerning the Royal Academy exhibition: 'Allan has two of his pictures hung - the large one ⦠in the great room just over Millais' beautiful Cinderella', 25 April 1881
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DD391/13/6/103 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 10 May 1881
10 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for getting him a commission, and regarding greenshanks, nightingales and blackcaps, 10 May 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/6/104 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 12 May 1881
12 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for books, plans to visit Sutherland, cobles, building work, hopes for Macdonald's improving health: 'my creed is - no health without a sweat once a day, beads on the brow bring the sleep of a baby!', 12 May 1881
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DD391/13/6/105 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 22 May 1881
22 May 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for whisky (writing deteriorates during appreciative description), fishing for trout, Bryan's painting of cows, bad year for hay, 22 May 1881
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DD391/13/6/106 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 10 June 1881
10 June 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding sending him two pictures, one 'for the Macgillivray', Hook on the move again, Bryan's visit to the Birket Fosters, Gibbs and E. Waterlow settling near Lewes [East Sussex] for the summer, 10 June 1881
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DD391/13/6/107 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Captain F.H. Salvin, 6 June 1881 6 June 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Captain F.H. Salvin, Whitmoor House, Guildford, who was painted by Hook in a cormorant-fishing scene, asking, if Macdonald owns it, if he might have a photograph and offering to identify all the figures in the painting, 6 June 1881
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DD391/13/6/108 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Captain F.H. Salvin, 17 June 1881
17 June 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Captain F.H. Salvin, Whitmoor House, Guildford, agreeing to obtain a photograph of the picture from Hook's negative, and thanking for invitation to see Macdonald's other fishing pictures when next in Aberdeen, 17 June 1881
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DD391/13/6/109 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., July 1881
July 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for help in finding subjects, packing for Sutherland, William Foster and the snake, mention of Charles Keen heading north, outline of route north, July 1881
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DD391/13/6/110 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 14 and 19 July 1881
14 and 19 July 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Hotel, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, meeting with Professor Christie of Aberdeen and his wife at Durness, ink sketch of Smoo Cave, with description, 14 and 19 July 1881
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DD391/13/6/111 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 23 July 1881
23 July 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Kyleakin Hotel, Isle of Skye, thanking for payment, pleased to paint for Mr. Anderson, 'There is splendid distant mountain stuff here', 23 July 1881
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DD391/13/6/112 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 2 August 1881
2 August 1881
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, describing Kyleakin and their fellow lodgers, and changes to be made at the Royal Academy, 'Bry is very much pleased that you like his Cow & Calf ⦠I hope he will make a good animal painter while Allan keeps to the sea' [signed with a drawing of a rose and a curling hook], 2 August 1881
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DD391/13/6/113 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 5 August 1881
5 August 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Hallsands, Stokenham, Kingsbridge, Devon, with apologies for not writing sooner, worries that he has no time to do all the work he has been asked for, good weather in Devon, 5 August 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/6/114 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 8 August 1881
8 August 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, giving plans for work over next few days, intended visit to Kepplestone, 8 August 1881
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DD391/13/6/115 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 9 August 1881
9 August 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Kyleakin Hotel, Isle of Skye, thanking for another commission, 'Thanks to you, my customers must ''not all speak at once''.', sorry to hear of loss of horse, reference to skinning birds, 9 August 1881
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DD391/13/6/116 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 15 August 1881
15 August 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Kyleakin, Isle of Skye, thanking for hamper, 'The folk here do not grow garden stuff of any kind except potatoes', plans to visit Loch Coruisk from Broadford, 15 August 1881
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DD391/13/6/117 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 2 September 1881
2 September 1881
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding their arrival home and preparations to go to Cornwall, thanks for visit, hopes for good news of W. Orchardson, 2 September 1881
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DD391/13/6/118 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 9 September 1881
9 September 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], acknowledging receipt of two paintings and remarking 'You soon set the portrait business going with J.E.M[illais] it will be delightful', 9 September 1881
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DD391/13/6/119 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 11 September 1881
11 September 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Sennen Cove, Penzance, [Cornwall], regarding Millais' proposed portrait of Hook, Penzance full of telegraph clerks as there is a cable being laid from there to America, 11 September 1881
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DD391/13/6/120 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 15 September 1881
15 September 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Sennen Cove, Penzance, [Cornwall], mentioning Millais' planned portrait, and describing his work in Cornwall: 'I am anxious to get back to paint some heads and bare limbs while autumn sunburn lasts, rich evidence of useful harvesting', 'the Fishers [at Landsend] are a strong good looking Daneish faced lot, rough but civil rather too fond of boat racing', description of running to the boats when a pilchard shoal is sighted, 15 September 1881
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DD391/13/6/121 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 2 November 1881
2 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for dog 'Mac', with brief description of Landsend picture and those of other artists for the Fine Art Society, comments on Mr. Eastlake's artistic daughters and unartistic sons, 2 November 1881
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DD391/13/6/122 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 8 November 1881
8 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], re sale of painting intended for Mr. Coupar to the Fine Art Society, visit to Birket Fosters, 8 November 1881
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DD391/13/6/123 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 November 1881
28 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding losses in storms, notes of paintings on display at Fine Art Society, work for various customers, gratitude for his help with Bryan and Allan 'You are quite their Limner Daddy', 28 November 1881 (2 items)
DD391/13/6/124 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 1 December 1881
1 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with explanation of his painting, and mention of Mrs. Macdonald's photographic collection, 1 December 1881
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DD391/13/6/125 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 11 December 1881
11 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], announcing Bryan's receipt of the Turner Medal, 11 December 1881
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DD391/13/6/126 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 December 1881
28 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding wallflowers blooming in December, reflection that the Methodists in Devon and Cornwall are unaware that some of their traditions 'are relics of the worship of Baal', and hopes that they will not realise before he has painted them, meeting of the Etching Club and those present, rumours of George Reid's illness, he is 'rather weak knee'd in politics', 28 December 1881
(3 items) DD391/13/6/127 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 26 March 1882
26 March 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding Royal Academy dinner, foolishness of Lord Salisbury ('Old Sarum'), 'I am not to have a show day with hock and oysters this year', garden, 'The young boys will be praying very hard for you their Grand Northern Agent and Art Daddie, 26 March 1882
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DD391/13/6/128 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, 31 March 1882
31 March 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], method of being invited to Royal Academy dinner, 31 March 1882
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DD391/13/6/129 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 18 April 1882
18 April 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for tropoeolum and lobelia, invitation to visit, problem with pond, fishing for perch, 18 April 1882
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DD391/13/6/130 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 28 June 1882
28 June 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding sending pictures, sitting to Millais, 28 June 1882
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DD391/13/6/131 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 18 July 1882
18 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with plans to travel west again, 'a wish to do something more than I have yet done is XXX strong', progress of his portrait by Millais, progress of garden, 18 July 1882
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DD391/13/6/132 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 17 August 1882
17 August 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Mullion, Helston, Cornwall, regarding keeping his workplace secret, apologies for not having written, both he and his sons working hard, pleased with Millais portrait, 'I think with [Mrs. Macdonald] that you have gone a bit daft on the portrait gallery subject â¦I am afraid that to be among the Doers would be a very different matter to resting among the Done I'm no very grand hand at likenesses especially on a small scale', 17 August 1882
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DD391/13/6/133 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 14 October 1882
14 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with description of summer's work, and of garden, 14 October 1882 (2 items)
DD391/13/6/134 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 December 1882
29 December 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for amusing Christmas card, and with comments on Punch illustrators: 'I do not know who is to succeed the quartet of Keene, Sambourne, Tenniel and Du Maurier. Men should not mind the silly ignorant jaw of the journals many of the Art criticisms are done by Girls the Critics Day at the R.A. at least finds the rooms half full of petticoats taking notes', 29 December 1882
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DD391/13/6/135 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 13 April 1883
13 April 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], looking forward to Macdonald's attendance at the Royal Academy Dinner: 'I hope you are prepared for a nitroglycerine go up - you know that just under where Gladstone old Sarum [Lord Salisbury] and your noble self will sit are the dark Guy Fauks cellars and kitchen offices of the R.Acad.', 13 April 1883
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DD391/13/6/136 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., n.d. [1883]
[1883]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., [from Cornwall?] (part), 'I am getting to hate very hard ''impressionist'' bosh of all sorts the lime & hair school ought to be seen to we must have nothing to do with Quacks in Art', Bryan to tell Macdonald about Morocco, n.d. [1883]
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DD391/13/6/137 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 10 May 1883
10 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding giving Millais a painting, plans for Cornish work, visit of Macdonald, progress of garden, 10 May 1883
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DD391/13/6/137a Letter to Mrs. Macdonald, Kepplestone, from Rosalie Hook, n.d. [spring 1883?]
n.d. [spring 1883?]
Letter to Hope Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], explaining that she was waiting to write until 'the Academy night was over and Bry's fate decided', hoping that Mr. Macdonald is recovering from his illness, Bryan has had a letter and some birds from Joseph Farquharson, etching meeting at Millais' house, proud to see Bryan win a prize, present to Mr. Pickersgill from his student, 'the students all truly love him', his practical speech, Mr. White to lecture on everyday life, new village reading room, where Aberdeen papers are preferred to London ones, Millais and Hook cannot do the portrait until the Academy work is done, Hook is painting a large inland picture of a haycart, Wylie says Hook is wonderful and gets better as he grows older, hopes that Macdonald will be well enough to be at the show next spring, n.d. [spring 1883?].
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DD391/13/6/138 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 19 July 1883 19 July 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Gorron Haven, St. Austell, Cornwall, concerning food and gardens, visit of Mrs. Hook to London, recommending lathe work for building up strength, comments on working for royalty, 'think of poor Landseer', congratulations on collection of portraits, thanks for progress in granite pillars, 19 July 1883
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DD391/13/6/139 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 5 September 1883
5 September 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall, describing where they are, wild weather, arrival of granite columns, alterations at Silverbeck, amusing paper on etching, progress of Allan and Bryan, mention of the Queen not opening a park in Aberdeen but her daughter doing the office [Duthie Park], 'can't ye recollect ye Loon yer no Lunnun nor e'en Auld Reekie but just naething mair than an upstart granite bran new Ceety', delighted at news of new harbour to shelter and protect fishing vessels, which is better than spending money on war in Africa: 'When will nations learn wisdom', herbaceous borders, 5 September 1883
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DD391/13/6/140 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 12 August 1883
12 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Iona, Oban, regarding travels, and lack of artists on Iona, 12 August 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/6/141 Letter to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 5 December 1883
5 December 1883
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regarding Mrs. Hook's criticism of his letter to Macdonald, thanking for flowers and regret that his own have not done as well as those from Aberdeen, Barlow is to come and select one of Hook's paintings for Millais, 5 December 1883
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DD391/13/6/142 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 5 December 1883
5 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], re hard work to finish paintings for people to see, thanks for granite pillars, which have been much admired, description of works, 5 December 1883
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DD391/13/6/143 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 17 April 1884
17 April 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for his letter and looking forward to seeing him in May, 17 April 1884
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DD391/13/6/144 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan Hook, R.A., 21 April 1884
21 April 1884 Letter to Macdonald from Allan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], to cover sketch of painting for Macdonald, called 'A Cornish Post', news of Sunday with Birket Fosters without Keene, but with Alfred Cooper 'who does a lot of work of odd kinds', not so much luck with painting this year but success for Bryan, 'Bry and I had a very nice little trip to Queenstown in the 'Britannic', from Liverpool, and then back in another steamer to Bristol. Times fitted so well that we were only three hours in Ireland', 21 April 1884
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DD391/13/6/145 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 29 May 1884
29 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], regretting that they had not met him during their holidays - 'no doubt you were wise in slipping off home at the warning fright of sickness no doubt caused by dinners late hours and general dissipation ⦠I am fast coming to the opinion that Scotchmen have quite as much fun and wit in them as is good for them', thanks for haddock, unformed plans for the summer, commission from Macdonald to do something for Aberdeen, and descriptions of finished works which might suit, garden progress, 29 May 1884
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DD391/13/6/146 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 18 August 1884
18 August 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Sennen Cove, Penzance, Cornwall, regarding progress there, description of area, ink sketch of Cornish landscape, remarks on the inequality of fortune, death of Fanny Burton's mother, 18 August 1884
(2 items) DD391/13/6/147 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 6 October 1884
6 October 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for the haddock, description of Churt in early autumn, love from all the dogs, 'Down with the Lords they are not to be mended', 6 October 1884
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DD391/13/6/148 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rosalie Hook, 7 October 1883
7 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], thanking for the haddock, mentioning decorating the house, Hook's work in the garden planting trees, Hook's amusement at 'the view you men take of Conservative politics', 7 October 1883
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DD391/13/6/149 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 18 November 1884
18 November 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Bryan Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with account of summer work, and mention of commissions from America, 18 November 1884
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DD391/13/6/150 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, R.A., 27 November 1884
27 November 1884 Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Hook, R.A., Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, [Surrey], with thanks for etching [?] of Reid's work, 'the Public ⦠perhaps like Hel-of-a graph better', 'I am glad to have such a good account of the bee in your bonnet (the Portrait Gallery) I'm 'no go' at a portrait tho' I began life at it and have since repented of, and given up swearing', sketches of possible pictures for the Duke of Westminster, description of new herbaceous border and begging for cuttings, 'I am annoyed at our lost chance of smashing the Lords', thanks for haddock, 'Wife and I were to go this winter to Spain and Italy but I was afraid of the wretched Quarantine - I wanted to get a few memos of the the small ports of Spain that I might be up in backgrounds for subjects from the life of Columbus. If the cholera scare was to subside we might manage this â¦', 27 November 1884
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DD391/13/7/1 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A. (1833 - 1914)
1882 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., regarding his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1882 - 1884
(5 letters)
DD391/13/7/1/1 Letter to Mrs Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 23 November 1882
23 November 1882
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 18, St. John's Wood Road, London, regarding late response to her letter, apologies for not having visited Macdonald on his way back from the Highlands, because of lateness leaving Wales for Rossshire, and because of bad weather, delay in letter because hoping to give good news about his portrait, receipt of Sambourne's sketch, 23 November 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/7/1/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 11 February 1883
11 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., St. Etienne, near Boulogne sur Mer, France, regretting delay in doing his own portrait for Macdonald, Macdonald will now have to wait until his Academy work is complete, hopes of being able to work undisturbed in France, 11 February 1883
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DD391/13/7/1/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 29 April [1883]
29 April [1883]
Letter to Macdonald from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 18, St. John's Wood Road, London, describing how he has been carrying Macdonald's canvas about with him in the hope of finding time to work on it, but how he has now lost it and thinks he has left it in France, asking for telegram giving length and width of oval required, hoping now to have time to finish it, 29 April [1883]
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DD391/13/7/1/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 4 June 1883
4 June 1883
Letter to Macdonald from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 18, St. John's Wood Road, London, announcing that he has just dispatched his portrait to Macdonald, asks Macdonald to commission from him a portrait of someone else, rather than himself, another time, hoping to be able to pay a visit to Kepplestone this autumn, 4 June 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/7/1/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., 4 September 1884
4 September 1884
Letter to Macdonald from H.W.B. Davis, R.A., Eskadale House, Beauly, Invernessshire, regarding proposed visit, after a visit to Rossshire and before returning to Wales, 4 September 1884
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DD391/13/7/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank Dicksee (1853 - 1928)
[1883?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank Dicksee (1853 - 1928), [1883?]
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DD391/13/7/2/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank Dicksee, 13 May [1883?]
13 May [1883?]
Letter to Macdonald from Frank Dicksee, 2 Fitzroy Square, London, thanking him for requesting a self- portrait for his collection, and agreeing, though suggesting that it might be an idea if he and Frank Gow painted each other, 13 May [1883?]
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DD391/13/7/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.D.J. [?] Dobson, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.D.J. [?] Dobson, concerning self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1884
(2 letters)
DD391/13/7/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.D.J. [?] Dobson, 21 May 1884
21 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from W.D.J. Dobson, Gentilshurst, Lodsworth, Petworth, thanking him for the canvas and hoping to be able to make a self-portrait on it this summer, hopes of visiting Aberdeen some day, 21 May 1884
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DD391/13/7/3/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.D.J. [?] Dobson, 26 September 1884
26 September 1884
Letter to Macdonald from W.D.J. Dobson, Gentilshurst, Lodsworth, Petworth, announcing that he has sent the self-portrait requested by Macdonald and hoping that he likes it, 26 September 1884
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DD391/13/7/4 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir William Fettes Douglas (1822 - 1891), 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir William Fettes Douglas (1822 - 1891), regarding Scottish art and visit to Aberdeen, 1883
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DD391/13/7/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir William Fettes Douglas, 9 January 1883 9 January 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Sir William Fettes Douglas, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, declining Macdonald's invitation to visit Aberdeen because of poor weather and ill health, thanks for loan of painting by J.C. Hook, 'The spread of art feeling - as for instance to Aberdeen - is not in all respects favourable to Edinbro', as it diverts much art from its natural reservoir in Edinbro',' 9 January 1883
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DD391/13/7/4/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir William Fettes Douglas, 4 July 1883
4 July 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Sir William Fettes Douglas, 5 Lynedoch Street, Edinburgh, on receipt of letter from Macdonald which has followed him from Rome, mention of success of George Reid's portrait, and hopes of seeing him soon, travel plans to Oban and Ayrshire, probably unable to venture to Aberdeen as well, arrangement of the summer exhibition of Old Masters, including Van Dyck, 'There are a great many ''Jamiesons'' also finely varied, & visitors may choose for themselves which to believe in', 4 July 1883
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DD391/13/7/5 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed (1826 - 1900)
1874 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed (1826 - 1900), regarding art world gossip and news, 1874 - 1884
(9 letters)
DD391/13/7/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 3 May 1874
3 May 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, London, thanking for letter and mentioning plans to go back to Loch Carron, news of Royal Academy banquet, delight with new exhibition but doubts that the Press will share his opinion, remarks on Miss Thompson's picture: 'I don't know any one that would be other than pleased to be its author', mention of some of the Scottish artists represented, hopes of visiting Aberdeen, 3 May 1874
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DD391/13/7/5/2 Note to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, n.d. [1870s]
n.d.[1870s]
Note to Macdonald from Thomas Faed accepting a dinner invitation, n.d. [1870s]
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DD391/13/7/5/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, n.d. [1870s]
n.d. [1870s]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, London, regretting that Macdonald is not in London and that a death has prevented his visit, n.d. [1870s]
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DD391/13/7/5/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, n.d. [1870s]
n.d. [1870s]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed thanking him for invitation and looking forward to seeing him in June, n.d. [1870s] (1 item)
DD391/13/7/5/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 24 April [1870s]
24 April [1870s]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, 24A Cavendish Road, St. John's Wood, London, thanking him for his invitation and looking forward to seeing Dr. Jamieson there, 24 April [1870s]
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DD391/13/7/5/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 21 July 1882
21 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, 24A Cavendish Road, St. John's Wood, London, apologising for delay in doing his own self-portrait, because he has been worried about another picture, mention that Leighton has already sent his, 21 July 1882
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DD391/13/7/5/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 10 February 1883
10 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, with apologies for the delay in his portrait, and explanations of the agonies he is suffering over his picture for the Royal Academy, trying to paint in bad light, description of his progress with the self-portrait, hoping to see Macdonald at the R.S.A. dinner, 'Believe me ever yours, in spite of appearances', 10 February 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/7/5/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 24 May [1884]
24 May [1884]
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, London, pleased that Macdonald enjoyed his visit to London, compliments to J.C. Hook, hoping to visit Kepplestone, 24 May [1884]
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DD391/13/7/5/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Faed, 5 November 1884
5 November 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Faed, 24A Cavendish Road, St. John's Wood, London, with more complaints about the self-portrait: 'That portrait has been the bane of my life ever since you sent me the canvas', 'I shall not try it again will be very glad to sit to Pettie', 5 November 1884
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DD391/13/7/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Joseph Farquharson (1846 - 1935), 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Joseph Farquharson (1846 - 1935), regarding portrait painting, 1883 - 1884
(2 letters)
DD391/13/7/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Joseph Farquharson, [1883]
[1883]
Letter to Macdonald from Joseph Farquharson, Finzean, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, advising 'the committee â¦[to] get some recognised portrait painter to do the ex provost, asking for accommodation for a night on his way to St. Andrews, while his wife stays with the Whites [probably John Forbes White], 'Wednesday' [1883]
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DD391/13/7/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Joseph Farquharson, 2 February 1884
2 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Joseph Farquharson, Migvie Lodge, Porchester Gardens, London, agreeing to paint the portrait of a friend and naming the price, working on portrait of Miss Farquhar, 'I am glad that they have arranged with Reid to paint the late Provost - it is the best thing they could do', meeting with Millais, 'So our friend Colin [Hunter] has got in at last', off to see 'the beautifull Miss Anderson in a new piece', 2 February 1884
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DD391/13/7/7 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes (1843 - 1927), 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes (1843 - 1927), regarding Fildes' self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
(3 letters)
DD391/13/7/7/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes, 29 January 1883
29 January 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Luke Fildes, 11 Melbury Road, Kensington, London, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald 'and to join the ''Illustrissimi'' you are gathering together in the North', mention of Linley [Sambourne?], hopes of seeing Macdonald's collection and of painting in Scotland some day, 29 January 1883
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DD391/13/7/7/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes, 19 March 1883
19 March 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Luke Fildes, 11 Melbury Road, Kensington, London, apologising for delay, announcing that he has spoken to Stone about another self-portrait as soon as the pictures have gone in for the Academy exhibition, Macdonald should send him a canvas, 'I did begin mine but was somewhat startled at the result', 19 March 1883
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DD391/13/7/7/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes, 14 May 1883
14 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Luke Fildes, Arts Club, Hanover Square, London, announcing that his self- portrait is finished and should be dry enough tomorrow for Macdonald to take to Scotland with him, 'I hear of everybody all round painting their heads for you', 14 May 1883
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DD391/13/7/8 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher, artist, 1878 - 1879
1878 - 1879
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher, concerning Fisher's painting for Macdonald and its hanging at the Royal Academy, 1878 - 1879 (2 items)
DD391/13/7/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher, 4 June 1878
4 June 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Mark Fisher, Royal Farm, Elstead, Godalming, Surrey, thanking for a commission, hoping to have the painting ready for the autumn, hoping to visit him when next in Scotland, 4 June 1878
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DD391/13/7/8/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher, 2 May 1879
2 May 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Mark Fisher, The Mall, Park Road, Haverstreth Hill, telling him that his picture is in a good place in the Academy exhibition which seems to be a good one, regrets that Macdonald cannot come and see it, 2 May 1879
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DD391/13/7/9 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster (1825 - 1899), 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster (1825 - 1899), regarding his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/7/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster, 11 January 1883
11 January 1883 Letter to Macdonald from Birket Foster, The Hill, Witley, Surrey, thanking for note and tracing of Millais, mention of discussion with Charles Keene about the work, 11 January 1883
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DD391/13/7/9/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster, 24 November 1883
24 November 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Birket Foster, The Hill, Witley, Surrey, announcing that he has sent the portrait: 'It is a horror the fact is I don't understand oil paint', encouraging Macdonald to throw it in the fire and offering to sit to someone else, 24 November 1883
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DD391/13/7/10 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Powell Frith (1819 - 1909), 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Powell Frith regarding his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/7/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Powell Frith, 11 August 1883
11 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from W.P. Frith, 7 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater, London, agreeing to carry out a self-portrait as requested and asking Macdonald to confirm some details about it, 11 August 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/7/10/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Powell Frith, 5 October 1883
5 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from W.P. Frith, 7 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater, London, apologising for delay in self-portrait but promising it in a few days, to be sent by his framemaker, sending regards to Pettie if he is still with Macdonald, meeting with Mr. Macarthur at Oban, regrets that his Scottish journey did not take him to Aberdeen, 5 October 1883
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DD391/13/7/10/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Powell Frith, 10 October 1883
10 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from W.P. Frith, 7 Pembridge Villas, Bayswater, London, announcing that the self-portrait is on its way to Aberdeen by train, and hoping that Macdonald will like it, 10 October 1883
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DD391/13/7/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Gibbs, artist, 1881
1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Gibbs, artist, regarding work, 1881
(1 letter)
DD391/13/7/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Gibbs, 11 May 1881
11 May 1881 Letter to Macdonald from Henry Gibbs, 20 Newman Street, London, thanking for his letter, agreeing to offer a painting to Mr. Field when Gibbs has one ready, Gibbs thinks that the Churt one will not do and that Field might prefer a sea-piece, he already has one to do for Mr. Price, despatch of painting to Mr. Pullar, gratitude to Macdonald [presumably for putting commissions in his way], hopes that Macdonald did not suffer from his journey to London, eager to leave for the country but work so far forbids it, travels of Bryan and Allan Hook, 11 May 1881
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DD391/13/7/12 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall (1822 - 1904), 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, with family news and progress of self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/7/12/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, 11 August [1883]
11 August [1883]
Letter to Macdonald from Frederick Goodall, Braeside, Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells, [Kent], agreeing to carry out a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, recollecting their first meeting at the Royal Academy and Macdonald's kindness to Goodall's daughter, 11 August [1883]
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DD391/13/7/12/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, 19 August 1883
19 August 1883 Letter to Macdonald from Frederick Goodall, Braeside, Rusthall Common, Tunbridge Wells, [Kent], regretting that his daughter's illness [typhoid] has prevented him replying to Macdonald's note and thanking him for 'Scotch cakes' for her, assuring him that she is on the mend and that his canvas has arrived, 19 August 1883
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DD391/13/7/12/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, 6 October 1883
6 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frederick Goodall, Merrion, Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells, [Kent], regretting that his daughter's illness [typhoid], followed by his wife's illness [nervous exhaustion and neuralgia], have delayed his commission, 6 October 1883
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DD391/13/7/12/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, 9 December 1883
9 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frederick Goodall, Rosenstead, 62 Avenue Road [London], explaining that the self-portrait was almost finished but that Mrs. Goodall decided it needed an extra something, so he has put it aside to think about but will soon finish it, Mrs. Goodall still ill but daughter much recovered, 9 December 1883
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DD391/13/7/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Andrew C. Gow, artist, [1883]
[1883]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Andrew C. Gow, artist, concerning portrait for Macdonald's collection, [1883]
(1 letter)
DD391/13/7/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Andrew C. Gow, n.d [1883]
n.d [1883]
Letter to Macdonald from Andrew C. Gow, 35 Fitzroy Square, London, regarding sending off his portrait of Woolner for Macdonald's collection, remarks on how quickly the collection is growing, and hopes of seeing it soon, n.d [1883]
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DD391/13/7/14 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Gray (d. before 1876)
1870 - 1875
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Gray, containing art world news and details of his own efforts to paint, 1870 - 1875
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DD391/13/7/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Gray, 7 January 1870
7 January 1870
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Gray, 10 Howland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, regarding visit to G.F. Watts, meeting him coming home with a young lady, with description of both, brief description of house, 'He was very kindly & plain but somehow, I had a difficulty in getting on with him', description of some of his works in progress, including 'The Everlasting Hills', 'The Angel of Death', 'Ariadne', and 'Love barring the passage of Death', outline of Gray's discussion with Watts about what Macdonald wanted from him, Watts showing him a portrait of the Marquis of Lothian 'whose case he says must be much worse than yours ⦠I had a difficulty in bringing him to the point in a business like way', he has given up portraiture, so must charge more for his other work, hopes that Macdonald might get a smaller sketch than the work he has seen for a smaller sum, advice to Macdonald on how to approach Watts, 'I think is one of that sort who doesn't like his work to go to those who won't appreciate it and might think that you are buying a 'name' ⦠I don't feel quite satisfied with my visit ⦠He said he liked vague subjects and was satisfied if they affected the spectator in a similar [way] to music', 7 January 1870
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DD391/13/7/14/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Gray, 14 December 1874 - 5 May 1875
14 December 1874 - 5 May 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Gray, Hogarth Club, 84 Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, London, grateful that Macdonald is still writing to him despite his failure to correspond, which he blames on 'diabolical instigation', he has no personal news and any other news is stale by the time he manages to write about it, trusts that Macdonald is well and manages to make the most of life, he himself is suffering from problems with his nervous system and a chronic cough, attempts to live in the country (Sevenoaks), but has to travel to London once or twice a week, hoping for an appointment in Bedford which will improve his income again, 'I do believe I might have done some good as a painter if I had had a small income to save cares that only unfit such as I for art work', reflections on the industry of Cotman who has never had to work, and others who show that 'comfort and talent are perfectly compatible', obtaining the appointment in Bedford, recovering from illness, no painting for two years, no news of the Royal Academy except that the pictures are not selling, comments on Leighton's picture with small sketch of its composition, and remarks on Poynter: 'Neither of them paint the flesh I've ever seen - perhaps they can't', Watts is poor but Millais is good, Orchardson 'more flimsy and ill drawn than ever', Pettie good, 'Cassie and indeed nearly all outside Scotchmen kept out - they say through Leighton who is reported to have said before the hanging that they had had their innings', remarks on Fildes, Brett ('a fearful failure'), Hook, 'A young chap Leslie Thompson - son of Geo. Thompson late Dean of Guild and presently Esq. of Sweden' has some nice landscapes, hopes of seeing Macdonald in June, hopes of visiting Aberdeen in August, thanks to Macdonald for sending the Aberdeen Journal, 14 December 1874 - 5 May 1875
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DD391/13/7/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Graham (1840 - 1906), 1877
1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Graham regarding paintings to purchase, 1877
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DD391/13/7/15/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Graham, 9 November 1877
9 November 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Thomas Graham, Stanhope Yard, Delancey Street, London N.W., thanking for his letter and describing his three available pictures for purchase by a friend of Macdonald's, 9 November 1877
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DD391/13/7/16 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham (b.c.1836), 1876 - 1882
1876 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham containing art world news, thanks for gifts, and news of self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1876 - 1882
(8 letters) DD391/13/7/16/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 19 June [1876?]
19 June [1876?]
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, enquiring as to the provision for Tom Gray's widow and children, and asking for a meeting to discuss it, 19 June [1876?]
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DD391/13/7/16/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 24 December 1876
24 December 1876
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, hoping that he has not done injustice to J.C. Hook and explaining the circumstances, which involve involuntarily concealing from Hook where Graham had painted a particular painting, 'I had the greatest admiration of him as an artist, and was prepared to like him very much as a man, having heard his praises sounded often by Mr. Faed and others', description of how a misunderstanding had arisen between them, 24 December 1876
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DD391/13/7/16/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 1 January 1877
1 January 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, thanking for New Year gift, a book, and for offer of hospitality in Aberdeen, reference again to his misunderstanding with J.C. Hook and Macdonald's part in bringing it to light, 1 January 1877
(1 item) DD391/13/7/16/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 11 November 1881
11 November 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, thanking for the offer of a terrier but declining as the house is not suitable for a dog, confused references to votes for the Caledonian Asylum, frequent meetings with Macdonald's kinsman MacLaing, who is friends with Graham's son David, 11 November 1881
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DD391/13/7/16/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 22 December 1881
22 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, thanking him for his congratulations, particularly as Macdonald is ill in bed, 22 December 1881
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DD391/13/7/16/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 25 July 1882
25 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, agreeing with pleasure to do his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, but delaying till his return from Scotland in October, 25 July 1882
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DD391/13/7/16/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 6 October 1882 6 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, thanking him for the canvas for the self-portrait, takes it as a great compliment to be included, Pettie has given him a glowing account of the collection, 6 October 1882
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DD391/13/7/16/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 30 November 1882
30 November 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Peter Graham, 93 Ladbroke Road, Notting Hill, London W, announcing that he is just about to send the portrait by railway, his wife sends thanks to Macdonald for asking Graham to do the self- portrait, as she has always wanted one and now might have one, 30 November 1882
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DD391/13/7/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Gregory
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald from E.J. Gregory regarding a meeting, 1883
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DD391/13/7/17/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Gregory, 16 May 1883
16 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from E.J. Gregory, 10, Queen's Terrace, Kent Road, Southsea (though also addressed 6 Abercorn Place, Maida Vale), regarding a visit to meet Macdonald in London, 16 May 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/7/18 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., 1867 - 1883
1867 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., regarding a commission for Macdonald and his own self-portrait, 1867 - 1883
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DD391/13/7/18/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., 19 November 1867
19 November 1867
Letter to Macdonald from R. Herdman, 9 St. Bernard's Crescent, Edinburgh, regarding a possible picture for Macdonald, with description of Italian scene, similar to one he painted before but 'more perfect in arrangement and certainly superior in colour', price would be 50 guineas, unable to speak with much authority on McCulloch's collection, though there is nothing 'much of importance by other artists' in it, except for a sketch by Phillip, further comments on other highlights of McCulloch's collection, which is for sale, working on 'Queen Mary' series for the Glasgow Art Union, hopes that the Italian scene will suit Macdonald as he will have little time to start anything else for some time to come, 19 November 1867
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DD391/13/7/18/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., 20 January 1868
20 January 1868
Letter to Macdonald from R. Herdman, 9 St. Bernard's Crescent, Edinburgh, announcing the despatch of a picture to Macdonald by passenger train, even though it is not quite finished, delayed by the dark weather, with some notes on the details of the picture: 'The costume is the usual country dress in the South of Italy, but is fast going out of fashion. The fountain & background are from sketches in Rome', directions on care to be taken when opening the case, and asking for the picture back as soon as possible for finishing, 20 January 1868
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DD391/13/7/18/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., 28 February 1883
28 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from R. Herdman, St. Bernard's, Bruntsfield Crescent, Edinburgh, thanking him for information about collection of artists' portraits and for his invitation to add his own to the collection, though 'I daresay you wont mind waiting a little till I can look at myself with more composure & in better humour', 28 February 1883
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DD391/13/7/18/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Herdman, R.S.A., 29 April 1883
29 April 1883
Letter to Macdonald from R. Herdman, St. Bernard's, Bruntsfield Crescent, Edinburgh, mentioning holiday in Lochearnhead, reluctant to send his self-portrait until his wife agrees that it no longer has 'the air of a Free Church Minister', hopes of perhaps meeting him in 'Babylon' [London] on his holiday, 29 April 1883
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DD391/13/7/19 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herkonich, 1883
1883 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herkonich, regarding his refusal to carry out a commission for Macdonald, 1883
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DD391/13/7/19/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herkonich, 8 November 1883
8 November 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Robert Herkonich (no address), declining to undertake a commission for Macdonald even though Millais has recommended it [probably a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection], 8 November 1883
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DD391/13/7/19/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herkonich's secretary, 20 November 1883
20 November 1883
Letter to Macdonald from H.J. Cox, private secretary to Robert Herkonich, Dyreham, Bushey, Hertfordshire, explaining that Herkonich always refuses small commissions, 20 November 1883
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DD391/13/7/20 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, and from his wife Helen Hodgson
1881 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, and from his wife Helen Hodgson, regarding art work, art education, commissions, news of family and friends, and thanks for gifts, 1881 - 1884
(18 letters) DD391/13/7/20/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 22 June 1881
22 June 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 5 Hill Road [Abbey Road, N.W. London], regarding a drawing [possibly belonging to Macdonald, on which permission has been sought for publication] on which he was hoping to consult DuMaurier but DuMaurier has not seen it, wondering if it 'expresses unmistakeably the tone of feeling which dictated the premiers speech on the Beaconsfield memorial', but as to publishing it, one has to make allowances for stupidity: 'it is ticklish ground to tread on ⦠if ⦠we ask ourselves whether Gladstone would wish the thing done unto him - we should decide not ⦠I quite feel how useful the publication would be to Sambourne ⦠it would sell like wildfire', 22 June 1881
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DD391/13/7/20/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 14 October 1881
14 October 1881
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 5 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London, apologising for delay in answering his letter, which was mislaid while Hodgson was abroad, something which also happened to a letter from John Forbes White, thanks for the photograph of a drawing which has not apparently been published, apologies for letter regarding drawing: 'it was written on the spur of the moment, & as I am an enthusiastic Gladstonite, I fear I put a lot of what J. Agnew calls toosy woosy into it', Calderon seems to have enjoyed his visit to Kepplestone, his own ignorance of Aberdeen, hopes of seeing Macdonald in London, 14 October 1881
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DD391/13/7/20/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 25 May 1882 25 May 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [5 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], thanking for canvas which arrived while Hodgson was in Paris, apologising that he will be unable to do the picture for three weeks as he is to visit his son and go fishing with him in the Highlands, he has spoken to the President [presumably of the Royal Academy] about a self-portrait for Macdonald and he is willing to do it, but Macdonald should write to him directly, 25 May 1882
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DD391/13/7/20/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 9 July 1882
9 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 5 Hill Road [Abbey Road, N.W. London], pleased that Leighton has 'done his head' for Macdonald's collection, Hodgson's own is complete and he will send it soon, his wife is detained in the Highlands nursing his brother-in-law who was taken ill, and will then go to Dundee and home: 'a house without its goodwife is not itself', 9 July 1882
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DD391/13/7/20/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 24 July 1882
24 July 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 5 Hill Road, Abbey Road [N.W. London], announcing dispatch of portrait, 24 July 1882
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DD391/13/7/20/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 31 December 1883 31 December 1883
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [5 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], apologising for not writing sooner and having no excuse, thanks for granite pedestal which will be taken to the new house in the spring, taking advantage of dark, non-painting days to write out fair copies of lectures, Calderon is suffering from gout, Armstead has given Hodgson one sitting for his portrait, and Hodgson is sitting to Bridges, 'a wonderfully clever little chap always up to the mark', complaints of damp weather, quiet Christmas, plans to clean terracotta bust before pedestal arrives, 31 December 1883
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DD391/13/7/20/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Helen Hodgson, 5 January 1884
5 January 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Helen Hodgson, 10 Hill Road [Abbey Road, N.W. London], announcing the safe arrival of the granite pedestal and thanking for it, hopes that Macdonald will see it when he comes to London in the spring, damp weather and stiff neck prevented her from going to the private view of the Old Masters at Burlington House, fond memories of visit to Kepplestone, 5 January 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 10 January 1884
10 January 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, regarding meeting with Mr. Spindler and intentions of helping him, though advice to new artists is difficult to give, offer to design a mantelpiece in granite for Macdonald, 10 January 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/7/20/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 8 February 1884
8 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [10 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], regarding meeting with Mr. Spindler and his son, who is very clever and whom Hodgson will take under his wing: 'You say that Spindler has lots of money - which is I think a pity - I always think that an artist who begins well off, does not develop in the right way, he either gets too high faluting or else he does not work hard enough', almost finished Armstead's portrait, 8 February 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 10 March 1884
10 March 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [10 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], announcing dispatch of Armstead's portrait to Macdonald: 'It is like, though rather more foreign looking than Armstead I don't know how to get rid of that', thanks to Macdonald for offering to mediate regarding payment for teaching Spindler's son, busy finishing work for the Academy exhibition, 10 March 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 22 March 1884
22 March 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [10 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], asking him for help in finding a buyer for a painting as he would like more cash for his house move, blaming his wife if he is taking a liberty, description of painting, which is almost a replica of one in the National Gallery in Sydney, 22 March 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 27 March 1884
27 March 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [10 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], thanking him for buying the painting, pleased to hear that Macdonald will be at the Academy dinner, 27 March 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 17 April 1884
17 April 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, [10 Hill Road, Abbey Road, N.W. London], thanking for letters and for invitation to gathering in London, in the midst of removals, asking for help in selling his book, 'Academy Lectures', 'It is my opinion that the College of Aberdeen would not be holding the high position it has hitherto occupied if it failed to secure a copy for its library before the edition is sold out', 17 April 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 21 May 1884
21 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 41 Circus Road [St. John's Wood, London], thanking him for presenting his book to Aberdeen University, sorry to have missed him at Hook's house and to hear that he had been taken ill, visit to Birket Foster's: 'he has a princely place at Witley - good enough for an earl, and all along of water colors - the shrewd Northumbrian!', celebration of his wife's parents' Golden Wedding anniversary, 21 May 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 27 June 1884
27 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 41 Circus Road [St. John's Wood, London], thanking him for his letter and his offer to arbitrate between Hodgson and Spindler for payment for teaching Spindler's son, suggestions of details of the arrangements, hoping to be able to visit Kepplestone this year, 27 June 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 29 June 1884
29 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 41 Circus Road, St. John's Wood [London], regarding Spindler's reluctance to use Macdonald as an intermediary in deciding payments to Hodgson for training Spindler's son, asking Macdonald for guidance all the same, difficulty in estimating when Spindler might be able to start at the Academy as a student, 29 June 1884
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DD391/13/7/20/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 16 July 1884
16 July 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 41 Circus Road, St. John's Wood [London], with details of his arrangements with Mr. Spindler to train his son Walter for entry to the Royal Academy as a student, enjoying garden but suffering from hayfever, 16 July 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/7/20/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Hodgson, 22 October 1884
22 October 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.S. Hodgson, 41 Circus Road, St. John's Wood [London], thanking for haddock, explaining that he was unable to get to Aberdeen but had some free time to garden, suffering from poor finances at present but hopes that things will improve, he has followed Macdonald's suggestion of doing some teaching, last year he did small pictures in the hope that they would pay and they were not successful so this year he is going to be bold, asking Macdonald to visit as he has 'special facilities' to allow him to visit his studio, envious of Millais who has landed a 44lb. fish, 22 October 1884
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DD391/13/7/22 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 1882 - 1884
1882 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, regarding How's delays in painting a self- portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1882 - 1884
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DD391/13/7/22/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 26 June 1882
26 June 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, 4 Camden Square, London N.W., explaining that their mutual friend, Pettie, has passed on Macdonald's request for How's self-portrait and that he will be honoured to agree, 'though I have no particular liking for my own head', 26 June 1882
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DD391/13/7/22/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 29 June 1882
29 June 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, 4 Camden Square, London N.W., regarding the details of the portrait head and expressing interest in the collection, hopes that he will be able to complete it soon, although he is busy, thanks for invitation to visit Kepplestone, 29 June 1882
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DD391/13/7/22/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 16 August 1882
16 August 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, Holmbury Street, Ma.. (near) Dorking, Surrey, apologising for lateness in doing self-portrait but he has had a busy season and is now resting, 16 August 1882
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DD391/13/7/22/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 27 October 1882
27 October 1882
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., apologising again for delay in completing self-portrait, this time occasioned by moving house, Pettie is now a close neighbour, 27 October 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/7/22/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 2 April 1883
2 April 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., thanking for letter, explaining that the exhibition pictures go in soon and after that he must leave immediately for Italy, but will be back shortly and will then do the self-portrait, 2 April 1883
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DD391/13/7/22/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 11 May 1883
11 May 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., with apologies for not having done his self-portrait, 11 May 1883
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DD391/13/7/22/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 12 September 1883
12 September 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., apologising for not having called in at Kepplestone again but explaining that he travelled straight from Finzean to London, and is now bound for Surrey, pleased to have seen Macdonald's collection and hoping that his own portrait will be worthy of being amongst it, 12 September 1883
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DD391/13/7/22/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 14 October 1883 14 October 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., with further apologies for not having done the self-portrait:: 'Millais knows I am sure what it is to want to do more than time allows, and he is a god', mention of work by Pettie and Frith and of Tenniel and Sambourne, 14 October 1883
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DD391/13/7/22/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 27 February 1884
27 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., with further apologies for not having done his self-portrait, this time because he is doing portraits of the Prince of Wales and of Millais, mention of Macdonald at Council meeting at Royal Academy, 27 February 1884
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DD391/13/7/22/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 6 June 1884
6 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., apologising once again for not having done his self-portrait through having too much work to do, 6 June 1884
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DD391/13/7/22/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 19 June 1884
19 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., hoping perhaps to do his self-portrait in the autumn holidays, 19 June 1884
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DD391/13/7/22/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 25 September 1884
25 September 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, Woodlands, Gomshall, near Guildford, Surrey, explaining that there is no good glass in this cottage, and no paints, but assuring Macdonald that he will do the self-portrait soon, 25 September 1884
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DD391/13/7/22/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank How, 15 December 1884
15 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Frank How, The Three Gables, Fitzjohn's Avenue, London N.W., explaining that the self-portrait has been delayed again as Lord Dufferin wanted his portrait painted before going to India [Lord Dufferin and Ava, 1826 - 1902, Viceroy of India 1884 - 1888]: 'You would think that I could fix a sitting for my own head as easily as I could for another sitter ⦠as soon as I can I will do it tho I know it will be a failure, as my own head is a detestable one to paint', 15 December 1884
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DD391/13/7/23 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A. (1817 - 1903)
1868 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A. (1817 - 1903), concerning art, visits to collections, thanks for gifts of fish, Horsley's own work, including commissions for Macdonald, and that of his son Walter Horsley, 1868 - 1884
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DD391/13/7/23/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 19 October 1868
19 October 1868
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, The Athenaeum, [Piccadilly, London], regretting having missed Macdonald's letter at home, mentioning that he has been working on a small picture which he would like Macdonald to have but it cannot be brought within Macdonald's budget, so it would have been given to a dealer, except for the timely arrival of Macdonald's note and a visit of Frith who enthused about the painting and insisted that Macdonald should see it, so it has been dispatched to him, description of picture, which is a replica of one he had in the Royal Academy this year, though many prefer it to the original, mention of an etching of it which appeared in La Gazette des Beaux Arts, naming of the price, detailed description of the picture, which is called 'Detected', hopes that Macdonald will be able to visit his studio, request that if he chooses not to keep it he will not mention his refusal to anyone else, and address of the framemaker to whom it should be returned if refused. Marked 'Private', 19 October 1868
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DD391/13/7/23/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 8 December 1868
8 December 1868
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, Willesley, [Staplehurst], asking for an acknowledgement of his letter of 22 October 1868, as the Post Office is wonderful but not perfect, 8 December 1868
(1 item) DD391/13/7/23/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 14 May 1869
14 May 1869
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, Willesley, Staplehurst, explaining that he does not destroy unanswered mail, but apologising for not replying sooner, agreeing that the price of the picture he sent to Macdonald was high, but sure that if Macdonald had kept it longer he would have realised how much work had gone into it, hopes of painting something closer to Macdonald's budget over the summer, 14 May 1869
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DD391/13/7/23/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 24 July 1876
24 July 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, with account of the rest of his journey home from seeing the Macdonalds in Aberdeen, including visit to Archdeacon Bisset [at Lessendrum, Drumblade, near Huntly], 'where I found some real nuggets of art', straying luggage at Huntly, visits to Inverness and Duff House, Stirling, Dunmore, Hamilton Palace and Bothwell Castle, theft of his wallet, but not his watch and chain, visit to Gosford and Lord Wemyss, Marchmont, Langton, rest at Sheffield, plans to go with Archer to dine with Sir Daniel McNee, thanks to the Macdonalds and to Mr. Reid, mystery of whereabouts of portrait of Glengarry, though a Raeburn of 'The Great McNab' was at Langton, 24 July 1876
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DD391/13/7/23/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 17 November 1876
17 November 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, with news of the meeting at the Royal Academy for the Winter Exhibition, thanks from the committee for arranging loans of paintings, including the Van Dykes belonging to Archdeacon Bisset at Lessendrum [Drumblade, near Huntly] (depicting the Earl and Countess of Peterborough and Howard of Effingham), but not the Haddo Titian, wishes that Macdonald would come to London to see the exhibition, thanks for interest in Walter who has just completed his first picture in oils, which has been complimented by Frith, Hook, and Barlow - 'the three men whose opinion I would rather take than that of any other members of my profession', description of the painting, mention of watercolour drawings of Constantinople on which Walter is also working, mention of Millais' long stay in Scotland, visit of Hook who has a cold through his insistence on painting out of doors, even this late in the year, congratulations on Macdonald [being made a magistrate?], Barlow thinks Walter's picture 'In a Predicament' would make a good print, 17 November 1876
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DD391/13/7/23/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 23 December 1876
23 December 1876
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, regarding dispatch of Winter Exhibition tickets to Macdonald, even though he cannot use them himself, and extra ones for Mr. Reid, thanks for all their work towards the exhibition, 'The Surgeon General is hung very well & is a capital picture', pleased that Macdonald and Mr. Field are delighted with Walter's work, 23 December 1876
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DD391/13/7/23/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 1 March 1877
1 March 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, The Athenaeum, [Piccadilly, London], thanking for his 'renewed piscatorial offer' but postponing it until they have visitors due again, enclosing photographs of himself and Walter [not present], asking for Walter's picture back from Mr. Field so that it can be prepared for the Royal Academy exhibition, message to Mr. Field to visit any time he is in London, fond memories of Mr. Field's father, 'There was no one for whom my great brother-in-law and dearest friend Brunel had a greater respect and admiration for than 'Joshua Field'', mention of Walter's picture 'The Hour of Prayer', a Turkish subject, now in the Armstrong Gallery, too large for Macdonald but he will send a photograph of it, hopes of Macdonald visiting London soon, he has not seen Hook's work yet but has seen Millais' landscape which took him two months to paint and which he has sold for 3,000 guineas, 1 March 1877
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DD391/13/7/23/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 15 March 1877
15 March 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, The Athenaeum, [Piccadilly, London], apologising for not writing sooner, and unable to provide an answer yet as to the price of Walter's painting, but it will be more expensive than 'The Awkward Predicament' as there are eight figures in it, rather than one, 15 March 1877
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DD391/13/7/23/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 25 May 1877
25 May 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, reminding Macdonald of his 'piscatorial offer' and asking for a 'finny specimen' for Thursday next, remarks on bad weather, Mr. Gibbs' admiration of Walter's 'The Hour of Prayer', trying to find out his principal address, 25 May 1877
(1 item) DD391/13/7/23/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, R.A., 31 May 1877
31 May 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, thanking him for 'Pisces Magnificus', which will be particularly appreciated by Tom Faed at dinner, still hoping that the Macdonalds might be able to visit in the future, 31 May 1877
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DD391/13/7/23/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, n.d. [c.1877]
n.d. [c.1877]
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, explaining why he is writing again instead of Walter, Walter has sent a sketch to Mr. Macdonald of his painting, for the benefit of a friend of Macdonald's who is interested in buying it, reassuring the purchaser who feels he is buying a pig in a poke, n.d. [c.1877]
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DD391/13/7/23/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 18 July 1877
18 July 1877
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, The Athenaeum, [Piccadilly, London], regretting that Macdonald is not to come to London this year and that he and his wife cannot visit Aberdeen, though Walter plans to visit Aberdeen in September, regrets that he will hardly be able to find a public speaker to address a meeting in Aberdeen: 'I believe all of my acquaintances would rather be ''devoured of worms'' than do it!', further thanks for the fish, 18 July 1877
(1 item) DD391/13/7/23/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 21 February 1878
21 February 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, with thanks for helping Walter in his career, information on the process of paying for a picture intended for exhibition in the Royal Academy, hoping to see Macdonald when he visits London, though unable to put him up, 21 February 1878
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DD391/13/7/23/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 24 April 1878
24 April 1878
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, The Athenaeum, [Piccadilly, London], thanking on Walter's behalf for note, hoping to see Macdonald in London, delighted to hear that he is to be at the Royal Academy banquet, proposals for Macdonald's visit to Kensington, reassurances that all the places will be accessible with Macdonald's wheelchair, Hook's approval of Walter's painting, 24 April 1878
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DD391/13/7/23/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 23 April 1880
23 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, alone with the decorators while his wife and daughters are holidaying and Walter is working in Brighton, asking for forgiveness for Walter's failure to write, 'he emphatically has not the pen of a ready writer, and abhors the process', delighted that Macdonald will be coming to the Academy dinner again this year, asking for Mrs. Macdonald's address so that he can call on her in lieu of his wife, 23 April 1880
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DD391/13/7/23/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 6 June 1882
6 June 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, apologising for not replying sooner as he has been away, reporting safe arrival of canvas for self-portrait, Wlater's failure to sell a large picture, hoping for better times ahead, Walter is in Spain and impressed by Velasquez, 6 June 1882
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DD391/13/7/23/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 8 September 1882
8 September 1882
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, [1, High Row], Kensington, West London, regarding seeking pictures for the Winter Exhibition at the Royal Academy, imminent dispatch of his self-portrait to Aberdeen, 'you would have had it some time back but I am surrounded by insatiate critics who always wanted a little more', prospect of visit to Devon, asking for details of the Dundee Autumn Exhibition, hoping that Walter might sell his large painting there, 8 September 1882
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DD391/13/7/23/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Horsley, 3 January 1884
3 January 1884
Letter to Macdonald from J.C. Horsley, [1, High Row], Kensington, West London, suggesting that they might dispense with 'Mr.' in their correspondence, thanks for their good wishes for his good fortune, work over for now on the Winter Exhibition and it seems good, 'It makes me wince to see the exquisite qualities and work of the Dutch School, and then reflect what will be on the walls a few months hence from the 'Lime and Hair' and 'roughcast' limners!' 3 January 1884
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DD391/13/7/24 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, 1877 - 1881
1877 - 1881
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, thanking him for his help with selling paintings and telling him of future work, 1877 - 1881
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DD391/13/7/24/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, 31 March 1877
31 March 1877
Letter to Macdonald from Walter C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, thanking him for the interest taken in his work, 31 March 1877
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DD391/13/7/24/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, 9 March 1878
9 March 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Walter C. Horsley, Shepheards Hotel, Cairo, Egypt, thanking for help with his picture, explaining that he has been away from England for two months, recommending a visit to Cairo when the Macdonalds are yachting in the Mediterranean, hoping to collect subjects there for two or three years and then to repeat the visit, not able to go up the Nile on this visit, trip to Assiout by train, meeting with a couple named Lumsden from north of Aberdeen, good wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Field, 9 March 1878
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DD391/13/7/24/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, 27 March 1879
27 March 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Walter C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, glad that Macdonald is enjoying 'our native beer', little news of other painters because he has been so busy, though Petrie is said to have a 'telling picture', Princep's picture is too large to hang in the Royal Academy where space is so valuable, description of his own painting of an Indian Sepoy regiment and mention of some Cairo subjects, discussion of weather, 27 March 1879
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DD391/13/7/24/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Walter Horsley, 17 July 1881
17 July 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Walter C. Horsley, 1, High Row, Kensington, West London, hoping to visit him in September, 17 July 1881
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DD391/13/7/25 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 1880 - 1884
1880 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, concerning work for Macdonald and personal news, 1880 - 1884
(6 letters) DD391/13/7/25/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 21 March 1880
21 March 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, 14, Melbury Road, Kensington Road, West London, telling him that he has sent him a little sketch from one of his Royal Academy paintings to see if it is what Macdonald wants, hopes that Macdonald has been well since Hunter's visit, busy working for the Academy exhibition, mention of the Queen's request that 'Mrs. Butler's frame be hung in the Academy and the picture to follow ten days after', 21 March 1880
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DD391/13/7/25/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 8 April 1880
8 April 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, 14, Melbury Road, Kensington Road, West London, encouraging him to return the picture if it is not what he wants, asking him to tell him more precisely what he wants when he visits, hopes that the weather will be good when he is in London, 8 April 1880
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DD391/13/7/25/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 1 July 1880
1 July 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, Collieston, Slains, by Ellon, thanking for his invitation to spend Sunday at Kepplestone but unsure about going as the weather is variable, uncomfortable lodgings as he is at the inn, 'Till I came I think there has not been a window open in the house since it was built', wishes to finish a picture before he leaves so will decline the invitation for Saturday, 1 July 1880 (1 item)
DD391/13/7/25/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 5 February 1884
5 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, [no address], glad to receive Macdonald's note as he feared he was too ill to write and congratulate him on his good fortune [in an election, either into the Royal Academy or into some office there], 'like getting into a port out of a rough sea', Hook and Millais have been very kind, visit to Hook's home with Pettie, 5 February 1884
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DD391/13/7/25/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 21 June 1884
21 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, Parklee, Helensburgh, announcing that he is about to travel to Banffshire, sorry to hear of Macdonald's sudden departure from London, offering him a painting, 'Waiting for the Homeward Bound', for 'any reasonable amount', 21 June 1884
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DD391/13/7/25/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Colin Hunter, 28 July 1884
28 July 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Colin Hunter, Parklee, Helensburgh, explaining that they have been up in Portsoy but had to leave quickly, and now he is setting off again for a month's work before leaving for America, thanks for offer for picture, 28 July 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/7/26 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Holman Hunt and his wife Edith Holman Hunt, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Macdonald from W. Holman Hunt and his wife Edith Holman Hunt concerning a portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/7/26/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Holman Hunt, 10 February 1883
10 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from W. Holman Hunt, Draycott Lodge, Fulham, apologising for not replying sooner and acknowledging his canvas, 'I value the compliment you do me in applying to me for my portrait to be added to your collection of painters', the delay was due to his difficulties over a painting which had to be restarted, a Mr. Dunn, pupil to 'the late Mr. Rossetti', offered to do the painting of Holman Hunt while Hunt painted something else, if Macdonald would approve, or Arthur Hughes could do it, 10 February 1883
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DD391/13/7/26/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edith Holman Hunt, 11 June 1883
11 June 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Edith Holman Hunt, Draycott Lodge, Fulham, apologising that her husband is not replying in person, and passing on again the suggestion that Arthur Hughes should paint Holman Hunt for Macdonald's collection, 11 June 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/7/26/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edith Holman Hunt, 17 August 1883
17 August 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Edith Holman Hunt, Draycott Lodge, Fulham, saying that arrangements have been made with Arthur Hughes to paint Holman Hunt, regretting that there may be a delay while her husband is out of town, but promising to keep in touch on the subject, 17 August 1883
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DD391/13/7/26/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edith Holman Hunt, 3 February 1884
3 February 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Edith Holman Hunt, Draycott Lodge, Fulham, assuring Macdonald that the portrait is not forgotten, and pleased to hear that the collection is progressing well, 3 February 1884
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DD391/13/7/27 Miscellaneous letters and papers concerning artists sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1879 - 1883
1879 - 1883
Miscellaneous letters and papers concerning artists sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, including papers concerning dinners, 1879 - 1883
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DD391/13/7/27/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from S.G. Small?, 15 January 1883
15 January 1883 Letter to Macdonald from S.G. Small [?], Osborne House [with a coronet and the name 'Elizabeth' on the seal], thanking the Macdonalds for their kind invitation but regretting that the writer will have no time to stop in Aberdeen on their return journey this time, judging that they will miss Sir George Reid from the neighbourhood, remarking on Macdonald's interesting collection of portraits, and hoping to see it soon, 15 January 1883
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DD391/13/7/27/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Mack?, 3 May [1879]
3 May [1879]
Letter to Macdonald from J. Mack [?], 6, Marlborough Road, St. John's Wood, north west London, telling him that the portrait [probably George Reid's portrait of Macdonald] is hung rather high at the Royal Academy, which has disappointed Hook and other friends, comments on other paintings by Reid, Hook, Orchardson, Pettie, and Millais (his portrait of Gladstone), Long, Poynter (a painting including Mrs. Langtry), Lockhart, Smart, Herdman, Cameron, the Academy banquet with Leighton's first speech as President, good speech by Disraeli, meeing with Mr. White [probably John Forbes White], asking for a subscription for the Artists' General Benevolent Fund, 3 May [1879]
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DD391/13/7/27/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Lupin?, 10 February 1883
10 February 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Lupin [?], Pointe Pescade Alges, thanking him for his news and pleasant memories of Aberdeen, passing compliments to Nelson McLean: 'il est un grand parasseur', he will probably be able to do the portrait for which Macdonald has asked this year in his studio in Anvers, he has kept the tracing for the dimensions, 10 February 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/7/27/4 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: menu card, 1880
3 April 1880
Menu card for dinner, signed on the reverse by those attending, including Macdonald, J.C. Hook, J.E. Millais, S. Alma Tadema, A.B. Shand, John Pettie, Robert Farquharson, Charles S. Keene, Thomas Faed, W. Wiseman, S. du Maurier, J.S. Hodgson, W.O. Orchardson, and J.H. Macdonald, 30 April 1880
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DD391/13/7/27/5 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: table plan, c.1883
n.d. [c.1883]
Table plan for a meal, scribbled in pencil, with names of guests: at head of table Macdonald, at foot Farquharson, on either side Marks, Barlow, Orchardson, Hook, Pettie, Hodgson, Colin Hunter, George Reid, Du Maurier, Millais, 'Myself', Calderon, and Sambourne, n.d. [c.1883]
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DD391/13/7/27/6 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: extract from 'The Art Journal', July 1879
July 1879
Handwritten (Macdonald's own hand) extract from 'The Art Journal', with comments on George Reid's portraits in the Royal Academy, portraying Lt.Col. H.W. Lumsden and Macdonald, July 1879
(1 item) DD391/13/8 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and wife from John Everett Millais and family, 1872 - 1884
1872 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and his wife from John Everett Millais and family, including progress of paintings for Macdonald, other work by Millais, family news, news of friends, thanks for gifts of fish, whisky and granite ornaments, etc., 1872 - 1884
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DD391/13/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 6 November 1872
6 November 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 7 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, thanking Macdonald for his request for a work by him and promising to bear him in mind when something suitable appears, 6 November 1872
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DD391/13/8/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 6 September 1873
6 September 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, St. Mary's Tower, Birnam, North Britain, thanking him for fish and for a pedestal, and saying that Macdonald really should sit for his bust, perhaps to Mr. Boehm who is often at Balmoral, stuck in Birnam as Millais has found a bit of the glen to paint, message to Andrew Jameson to come and stay, and best wishes for Mrs. Macdonald's health, 6 September 1873
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DD391/13/8/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 8 January 1874
8 January 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 7 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, apologising for his late acknowledgement of Macdonald's present, as he has been away shooting, the granite is very fine, hoping that Macdonald will see the results of his Scottish work when he comes to London, current work too large for Macdonald, 8 January 1874
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DD391/13/8/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 11 November 1874
11 November 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, St. Mary's Tower, Birnam, North Britain, thanking for fish and for kind thoughts about her son George who is preparing for the English bar, and going to Cambridge, her eldest son, Everett, is in Paris but at Christmas is to go into works at Lowestoft and may afterwards be involved with granite, progress on house they are building, they are the guests at present of Lord and Lady John Manners, 11 November 1874
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DD391/13/8/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 6 December 1874
6 December 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, apologising for delays in painting anything in Macdonald's size, snow on ground hindering his work on landscapes, 6 December 1874
(1 item) DD391/13/8/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 10 May 1875
10 May 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 7 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, hoping that the child's head on which he is now working might suit Macdonald, 10 May 1875
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DD391/13/8/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 3 August [1875]
3 August [1875]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, hoping to do something for Macdonald while he is there, 'some pretty background with a figure', 3 August [1875]
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DD391/13/8/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 24 August 1875
24 August 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, asking for 400 guineas for the painting, and adding, 'I hope you like the little lady', 24 August 1875
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DD391/13/8/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 20 September [1875]
20 September [1875]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, thanking for the gift of liqueur which arrived very timely as they had run out of curacao and maraschino, mentioning his 'little lady' who is there with them, the daughter of Mrs. King, an artists' model, and her husband, a printer in London, respectable, but the child is delicate, 20 September [1875]
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DD391/13/8/10 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 23 September [1875]
23 September [1875]
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, thanking her for his letter and wishing that she could have stayed with them for a while, thanking for the fish, Millais away at Mohallion, shooting, an effort to get him anywhere beyond walking distance but Kepplestone would be all he would want, Alice to stay with Sophie Caird in Dundee, Sophie [Millais] has just arrived in Brighton, 23 September [1875]
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DD391/13/8/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 19 November 1875
19 November 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, flattered at Macdonald's request for another painting but again involved in large canvases and portraits, including one of the Duchess of Westminster, 19 November 1875
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DD391/13/8/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 30 March 1876
30 March 1876 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 7 Cromwell Place, South Kensington, thanking him for the fish, a special treat for breakfast, thankful for good health through the winter, Millais nearly finished six pictures for the Royal Academy, including a Scottish landscape, a portrait of the Duchess of Westminster, Lord [?], an American lady, a picture of two children with a sick child, with notes on sitters, mention of Coleridge family, weather still too cold for going out at night, meeting with Prince Imperial and description of him, 'beside the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Teck he looks a shrimp', hoping the Macdonalds will come to London, 30 March 1876
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DD391/13/8/13 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 17 September 1876
17 September 1876
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from Effie Millais, Bowerswell, Perth, regarding visit to her own father, who had been ill but is now playing golf, a hole in one has cheered him up, waiting for Millais to appear and give him an account of his stay in Aberdeen, her mother and brothers also interested in her account of the place and people, thanks for their hospitality, 'you may be proud in so northern a position of the great intellectual culture, learning and artistic feeling which pervades your society and which you enjoy to a very remarkable degree', hopes that they might visit London, 17 September 1876
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DD391/13/8/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 26 September 1876
26 September 1876
Letter to Macdonald from Effie Millais, Bowerswell, Perth, thanking him for his note and his wife's, her imminent departure for Birnam, she had seen John off to his school in Slough, Millais is to choose the better of the photographs the Macdonalds have sent, she will send a photograph of herself and one of the McKaes and Sir Henry James, very busy and may forget, she may go south soon to see the new house, present of some mounted granite for their daughter Effie, 'I will see that your wishes are obeyed but she has got some ideas about it herself ⦠her idea is that a biscuit box is something entirely belonging to the married class and as her ideas are not turned in that direction she thinks she could design something simple, elegant and useful and suitable for a young lady's use this at least she said when she examined and admired it', good health of Effie and Millais, and her father's improving health, her mother enthusiastic about Millais' description of Aberdeen, 26 September 1876
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DD391/13/8/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 14 December 1876
14 December 1876
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, [7, Cromwell Place, Kensington], thanking for drink sent: 'The madeira shall be kept for the Royal family when they come . The Rum for myself when the blues are unbearably intense', work on a painting of 'the little healthy girl', which Macdonald may like when it is nearer completion, much work on a landscape, soon to move into new house, 'which begins to alarm me with its splendour, although it has been erected without a thought of ostentation', no regrets at leaving old studio, 'Had I been a sugar-refiner the change would seem natural, but an Artist is not associated with a luxurious dwelling', meeting with Hook, 14 December 1876
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DD391/13/8/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 19 December 1876
19 December 1876
Letter to Macdonald from Effie Millais, 7, Cromwell Place, Kensington, thanking for gift of spirits, confusion with the butler over labelling it, and possibly over the consignment, 'the 1 bottle of madeira is very precious an will be kept as a relic', bad weather, 'I want to go to buy carpets and no light to see', purchase of a book in Scotland, illustrated by George Reid, for her sons, including a view of the Brig o' Balgownie and the Don from Mr. F[orbes] White's garden, George is thinking of going to Banff to see 'the old man', 19 December 1876
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DD391/13/8/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 9 June 1877
9 June 1877
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 'I am glad you like the little scarlet lady. You must find a name for it', hard at work painting portraits, including one of Thomas Carlyle, hopes of Macdonald's visit to London, Reid and Farquharson on display at the Royal Academy, 'Farquharson's snow scene is one of the best things in the exhibition', his wife now better. Pencil marks on reverse seem to be some song lyrics, 9 June 1877
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DD391/13/8/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 17 April 1878
17 April 1878
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, looking forward to seeing him in May, pleased that he is to dine at the Royal Academy, 'it will be a novelty', thanks for haddock, 17 April 1878
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DD391/13/8/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 5 June 1878
5 June 1878
Letter to Macdonald from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, regarding letter from her son Everett full of gratitude to the Macdonalds for their hospitality, thanks for his long letter, for his interest in Everett, and 'for all the valuable and sensible advice you give in your letter which I will read when I have an opportunity to Mr. Millais ⦠he should get as clear a promise as can be got from Lord Salisbury only I know Ld. S. will say just what he said before that to state the time a vacancy occurs of a Q. Messengership is not possible as they do not happen often', uncertainty of Everett's future without it, Everett's desire to have such a post, other possibilities, including the Foreign Office and a counting- house, rain on Derby day, George collecting all his things from Cambridge, 'Dr. Andrew Clarke and Mr. Morgan give a good opinion of George but I do not consider him nearly so well as when I left him in March and think he is in a most delicate condition', he and Mary are to go to Scotland for the air, Millais pleased to be back from Paris and can give amusing accounts of his life there, 'he says he did not see one lady and was glad he left Effie behind all the people seedy and illbred', snubbed by French artists, 'he thinks the Communes and Republic have ruined the manners of a people so clever and so industrious', he only enjoyed a day with Rosa Bonheur and a visit to Sarah Berhardt, 'artist, composer, dramatist and sculptress', answers to his query about Mrs. Tom Taylor whom she has known since they were girls, she is a distinguished musician, and writer of 'small detached poems', her maiden name was Laura Barker, the daughter of a Yorkshire clergyman, sisters accomplished painters, descended from Wycliff on her mother's side, 'a strong minded woman', she has not seen Mrs. Langtry for some time, 'everyone tries to say unkind things about her', Millais going to Epsom with Lord Anglesea, intentions of going north but not sure where yet, though Macdonald has offered to speak to the Duke's factor for them, 5 June 1878
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DD391/13/8/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 21 June 1878
21 June 1878
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, busy with 'portraits, etchings and Academy business', no place arranged for Scotland as yet, and they may spend the autumn in Lincoln's Inn Fields, 'If we do so, I will hire a piper and make all my family male and female wear the Kilt to give an air of the Highlands', 21 June 1878
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DD391/13/8/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 6 November 1878
6 November 1878
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, Gibach [?], regretting that he will be unable to visit Macdonald this weekend, as he has to hurry back to London for the Academy elections, 6 November 1878
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DD391/13/8/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 21 March 1879
21 March 1879
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, hoping to see [George] Reid's portrait of Macdonald but very busy, thanks for haddock, 'My love to your wife if you don't think the term too affectionate. We are very happy about our daughter's engagement', 21 March 1879
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DD391/13/8/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 19 April 1879
19 April 1879
Letter to Macdonald from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking him for the haddock, suffering from cold and bronchitis, Everett is fishing on the Spey and may visit Aberdeen, Millais has gone to Folkestone and needs a rest from social life and letter-writing, he likes the sea and will go to Boulogne for the trip, Effie and Mary have been to Paris, Effie is very anxious about Natal, apparently as her fiance Mr. James is going there, 'we hope all severe fighting is over before he is in', 19 April 1879
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DD391/13/8/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 19 October 1879
19 October 1879
Letter to Macdonald from John Everett Millais, Eastwood, Dunkeld, North Britain, 'How is it possible with friends continually coming here', employing his time in shooting, fishing and entertaining, wife away in London and Portsmouth to meet 'the warrior my future son in law', and they may come north so a visit to Aberdeen is out of the question, his daughter's engagement is disrupting things, 19 October 1879
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DD391/13/8/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 13 April [c.1880]
13 April [c.1880]
Letter to Macdonald from Effie Millais, Bowerswell, Perth, thanking him for a sum of money apparently towards a cross, and doing something for 'poor John Brown', thanks for hospitality, mention of a social engagement of her mother's, Millais fed up with pictures but is going to dine with Gladstone 'to meet the new Archbishop', unable to sleep and thinking of Macdonald's portrait gallery, and will send him a few names of younger artists (on reverse: Holman Hunt, Val Prinsep, Frank Miles, John Collier, Dicksee, J. Forbes Robertson, Perugini, Pellegrini, Leslie Ward, Sir Cantes Lindsay, Charles Halle, Archie Stuart Wortley, Young, and A. Cope, and Thornycroft 'sculptor, first rate man'), 13 April [c.1880]
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1 January 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for book, wishing them happy new year, glad daughter's wedding is over, trying to avoid socialising, mention of a sensational business, 1 January 1880
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DD391/13/8/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 January 1880
2 January 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, to say that he has read the book sent to him by Macdonald and thinks it superb, 2 January 1880
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DD391/13/8/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 22 April 1880
22 April 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for fish, hoping to see the Macdonalds soon at the private view of the Academy exhibition, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald (who has come to London ahead of her husband) will stay with them instead of in a hotel, too many engagements for Millais, 22 April 1880
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DD391/13/8/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 10 June 1880 10 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking on her father's behalf for the fish, describing their day at Oxford where Millais was giving a speech and was well received, lunch at All Souls' College and a fete in New College gardens, 'he dined with the Christ Church dons but had to come away in the middle of it as he was obliged to be back in London to begin the Bishop of Manchester', she has not had much time to read 'Johnny Gibb [of Gushetneuk, by William Alexander, publ. 1880]' but hopes to soon, 10 June 1880
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DD391/13/8/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 12 October 1880
12 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, thanking for the fish, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald enjoyed her visit to Perthshire, Millais has reserved time to visit the Macdonalds, guests leaving them and arriving, meeting Sir Henry James at the train, seeing many friends on the train including Colin Hunter, Dr. and Mrs. Priestly, good weather, visit from Sheriff Macdonald, 'a very powerful and strong grand sort of man and a first rate mimic', 12 October 1880
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DD391/13/8/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 14 November 1880
14 November 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, just having heard of Macdonald's illness, visit to Lord Shand, meeting Sir Noel Paton and other artists in Edinburgh, thanks on Mary's behalf for the Macdonalds' hospitality, 'I shall be further reminded that I may not admire the Mrs. Lumsdens of society, for I am absolutely an old fogee', painting a portrait of Sir John Astley, shooting with Col. Harcourt, hoping that a letter will cheer Macdonald up, and that he is not going to work when he feels unwell, 14 November 1880
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DD391/13/8/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 16 April 1881
16 April 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, regarding arrangements to dine with Millais, and thanks for haddock, 16 April 1881
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DD391/13/8/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 24 April [1881]
24 April [1881]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, writing on behalf of her mother to ask if he would name a day for coming to dine, glad that the Macdonalds are both in London, she and her grandmother have just come down from Perth, her mother has just come from Paris, and her father is finishing Lord Beaconsfield, which is to go to the Academy, 24 April [1881]
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DD391/13/8/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 19 May 1881
19 May 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, Cotton House, Marlborough, busy arranging parties, thanks for haddock, photograph taken of her mother, herself and her daughter and grandson, arranged by Captain James, 'the baby is quite a beauty and absurdly like the Lord Justice', her son Jack has made an etching of Lord Beaconsfield from his father's picture, he is here sharing a study with young Du Maurier, reading an interesting article on Professor W. Smith [probably William Robertson Smith, Hebraicist], Macdonald's wise words on Gladstone and Disraeli's death, but he is not as ill as people think, success of Millais' picture of Tennyson, bought by Mr. Knowles, editor of the 19th Century Review, hoping to visit Aberdeen again, visit from a lady who is to teach but is probably not fit, her brother is a doctor and should look after her, 19 May 1881
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DD391/13/8/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 July 1881
2 July 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking on behalf of her mother for the fish, weather growing hot, father completing portraits of Sir Henry Thompson, Mr. Thevailts and Mr. Ismay, and starting Cardinal Newman's, 'his red robes ⦠are quite a treat to paint after a series of black coats, visit to Brighton, Miss Wells is engaged to Mr. Street's son, she has asked Mr. Coleridge for a photograph of Florrie for Macdonald's collection, 2 July 1881
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DD391/13/8/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 August [1881]
2 August [1881]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for a present, but asking that it be sent after they return from a trip as no one will know where to place it, ashamed of being so pressed for time, 2 August [1881] (1item)
DD391/13/8/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 19 August 1881
19 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, thanking for haddock, mention of own poor health, Millais having good shooting, many letters awaiting his return, Millais' sister visiting from America, also the Forbes Robertsons, possibly from Aberdeen, who act - the younger with Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, 19 August 1881
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DD391/13/8/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 30 October [1881]
30 October [1881]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking him for his letter, forwarded from Birnam, her father enjoyed his visit to Aberdeen, Carrie and Mary now back in London, Mary is now going to San Remo with Effie's mother in law, father sorry he missed Mrs. Macdonald: 'for the first time he seemed to think that plans might be of some use', 30 October [1881]
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DD391/13/8/39 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 November [1881]
2 November [1881]
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, Bowerswell, Perth, North Britain, thanking for letter, feeling much better after neuralgia and a cold, thanks for hospitality, regretting not meeting Mrs. Macdonald's sisters, regards to Miss Allardyce, thanks for Readers' Handbook, 2 November [1881]
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DD391/13/8/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 21 November 1881
21 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, describing the position of the tazza in the hall surrounded by white marble, facing the staircase, he has been away shooting, but is now at work again with a lady sitter, thanks for fish, which were eaten at dinner by Doyle and Charles S. Keene, 21 November 1881
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DD391/13/8/41 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 13 November 1881
13 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, sorry to hear that he is unwell, wishing Sir Henry were near him, Baron Huddlestone has been very ill again, but Sir Henry has been wonderful for him, she herself is very fatigued and her back is sore, thanks for the fish, Millais away in Kent shooting, letter from the Queen thanking Millais for his portrait of Disraeli, he is to paint Princess Marie of Edinburgh, his hectic social schedule, visit to her daughter Sophie, Mary is in Avignon, travelling south with Lady James, daughter Effie's second child is expected soon, 13 November 1881
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DD391/13/8/42 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sophie Millais, 14 December 1881
14 December 1881 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sophie Millais, 6 Sussex Square [London], sorry to hear that he has not been well, looking forward to going home for the holidays, departure of Geoffry for New Zealand, 14 December 1881
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DD391/13/8/43 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 19 March 1882
19 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, apologising for delay in writing but explaining that his wife's sister Mrs. Caird has been ill, and was buried yesterday, he has asked Du Maurier to let him sketch him for Macdonald's portrait gallery, Macdonald is to be asked to the Academy dinner, Effie is in Florence, 19 March 1882
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DD391/13/8/44 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 12 April 1882
12 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, unsure as to whether or not he will be in town when Macdonald arrives, as he hopes to escape for a quick holiday, 12 April 1882
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DD391/13/8/45 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 20 July 1882
20 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for fish, intending to sketch Du Maurier before he leaves for his holiday, he has nearly finished Hook, Lord Salisbury, and the new Duchess of Westminster, Mary is staying in Worcestershire, Effie exhausted, 20 July 1882
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DD391/13/8/46 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 29 July 1882
29 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, regretting that Du Maurier has fled to Whitby just as Millais was about to sketch him, 'It is no fault of mine', 29 July 1882
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DD391/13/8/47 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 25 December 1882
25 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, announcing that his sketch of Du Maurier is finished, asking for the frame so that he can send it, imagining that Macdonald will be pleased with it, 'He was so delightful a sitter we are both sorry it is over', he has asked Holman Hunt if he will do a self-portrait for Macdonald, and Macdonald has only to ask him, 25 December 1882
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DD391/13/8/48 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 3 January 1883
3 January 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, giving his usual price for a gentleman's portrait (1,000 guineas), Du Maurier's portrait has been dispatched to him, and the charge is 'whatever you gave Pettie', 3 January 1883
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DD391/13/8/49 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 16 April 1883
16 April 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 'At last I have a clean studio', and can start something new, reference to Messrs. Brady and Co.: 'I think anything in commemoration of the killers, or the killed, is a mistake, when the living are in want, so I approve of any efforts on behalf of starving Highlanders', anticipation of Macdonald's attendance at the Royal Academy dinner, delighted with the haddock, he has also been sent a salmon from Glen Tanar by W. Cunliffe Brooks, 'Don't bother about my portrait by Reid, it is good enough, he won't better it by fiddling at it again,' but Reid's portrait in the Academy is 'capital', 'I am obliged to whip my old horse on with all these sharp jockeys pushing round me and the only satisfaction they could leave me is that I have taught some of them to ride - confound them!', he might be in Spain before the Academy dinner, 16 April 1883
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DD391/13/8/50 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 19 May 1883
19 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, announcing that he has done his own portrait and even his wife likes it, it is to be sent north as soon as it is dry, organising a dinner at which Sir Stafford Northcote is to be in the chair, going to Folkestone to visit Sophie, he is to paint Macdonald's friend Wilson, 19 May 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/8/51 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 31 May 1883
31 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, announcing that he has done his own portrait and his family all like it, though they are 'all most critical', he will send it north, 'Surely a guard might be intrusted with it', he is to begin painting Wilson 'most admirable head', 31 May 1883
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DD391/13/8/52 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 7 June 1883
7 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for the haddock, delay in her thanks as she wanted to hear first what he thought of Millais' self-portrait, about a hundred people saw it at an afternoon party she had last week, and she was reluctant to let it go, impossible to get Millais to make copies of anything, wonderful that he finished it so quickly, 'I think when you look at that likeness ⦠you will always be pleased it is so fresh, so like and so entirely pleasant and like the man himself', he has just returned from a stay with Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild, comments on the Baron's new house 'in the style of Blois', near Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, description of the interior, in good taste 'which cannot be said of many millionaires places where things bought by money make one ill to look at', invitation from Lady Wallace, bad weather, 7 June 1883
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DD391/13/8/53a Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 24 July 1883
24 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, regarding Wilson's satisfaction with his portrait, his guests appreciated the haddock, longing to be on holiday, 'Hook's letter has the sea breeze in it', possibility of painting out of doors this autumn, query about the Queen seeing Macdonald's portraits, 24 July 1883
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DD391/13/8/53b Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 22 August 1881
22 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, explaining that he has been away shooting and fishing and has only just seen the photographs of the jar and the pedestal, asks if he may come and see them in Aberdeen, he likes the inscription and the pedestal is a great gift, 'The winged handles are evidently a success', going now to Ballyoukan [?] to visit his brother-in-law and shoot and fish, then will return home to rest, his wife is tending to their daughter Sophy who is being treated for curvature and weakness of the spine, and will be receiving sea air at Broughty Ferry, hoping that the Calderons will visit them on their return from the Macdonalds, visit from Captain James and his wife, 22 August 1881
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DD391/13/8/53c Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 4 September 1881
4 September 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Erigmore, Birnam, Perthshire, telling Macdonald to tell [picture of a hook] that he would be proud and delighted, in a hurry as lunch is on the table, a note added by Macdonald explains that this was in response to Macdonald's request that he paint a picture of Hook, and refers to Macdonald's picture catalogue, 4 September 1881
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DD391/13/8/54 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 16 November 1883
16 November 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, no hurry about the marble slab, mention of some dispute with Herkonich [probably his refusal to paint a self- portrait for Macdonald's collection], thanks for fish, 16 November 1883
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DD391/13/8/55 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 17 November 1883
17 November 1883
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, asking for a fisher girl's costume, for a girl about twelve years old, with a traditional basket and old clothes, a detailed description with two small sketches, Hook might have it but he is in Dorset, she can give the girl a new costume in place of the old one, she will probably find what he wants at the Aberdeen Fish Market, 17 November 1883
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DD391/13/8/56 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 27 November 1883
27 November 1883
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking her for sending him exactly what he wanted, and adding that he will paint naked feet, 27 November 1883
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DD391/13/8/57 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 14 January 1884
14 January 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, wishing him a happy new year and pleased to hear that he is well again, he himself is not very well, 'I am so hard at work on monster canvasses that I have no time for small things', thanks for haddock, his wife has returned from Hastings visiting their son Everett who is unwell, gathering of some actors including Irving, the Bancrofts, Arthur Cecil, and 'Booth the great New York star', 'Cherry ripe has been printed more than anything ever been published', 14 January 1884
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DD391/13/8/58 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 27 January 1884
27 January 1884
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, explaining that he has painted all the clothing she sent on two girls, and would now like her to send 'the most ragged and wellworn dresses you [can] find from such people as travelling tinkers and such like', describing in detail what he needs, she is better at it than his daughter Mary who is in Perth, 'and can address Mothers with more authority', 27 January 1884
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DD391/13/8/59 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 10 February 1884
10 February 1884
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 'You really are one of my good angels', the rags she has sent are ideal and she is to send nothing more unless she sees something 'very tempting', he is expecting Hook to come and work on his portrait, 10 February 1884
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DD391/13/8/60 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 21 February 1884
21 February 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Effie Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking for fish, adding that the rags sent by Mrs. Macdonald have been a great success, she is confined to bed with bronchitis and has not yet seen the Hook portrait, though Millais is pleased with it, movements of Gracy family, thanks for invitation to Mary who is looking after her grandmother, George is to relieve her soon, two of her sons have had a good holiday in Orkney, Geoffrey has been in Cheshire, 21 February 1884
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DD391/13/8/61 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 27 February 1884
27 February 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, pleased with Hook painting, 'a delightfully fresh bit of see with no figures', note added from Macdonald: 'This refers to the picture Hook gave for his portrait by Millais in the exchange I arranged between them in 1883 ⦠I hope to see it this year (1884)', 27 February 1884
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24 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Dalpowie House, Murtly, Perthshire, saying that Lethbridge says that Pettie is going to visit Macdonald and asking Macdonald to tell Pettie to visit him, too, for the sport, 'You will have to build a new gallery for your portraits they are increasing so fast. Try and get some of the contemporary firstrate foreign painters as well', 'Sir Robert Collins is at this moment painting out of doors - this Sabbath day - and ruining my good name in the neighbourhood', missing his daughter, 24 September 1884
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DD391/13/8/63 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 11 October 1884
11 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Birnam Hall, Birnam, North Britain, regarding weather which prevents him from venturing further north, catching good fish and bad cold, staying at Hawarden with the G.O.M., visits from Harcourt, Matthew Arnold, and others, note added: 'I will paint your friend with pleasure if he has a good head', 11 October 1884
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DD391/13/8/64 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 19 October 1884
19 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, Birnam Hall, Birnam, North Britain, thanks for haddock, good visit to Hawarden but the G.O.M. did not offer to make him a Duke, 'so I must look to the coming Republic to recognise my great claims', rudeness of a French artist and recommendation that Macdonald does not approach him, 19 October 1884
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DD391/13/8/65 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 6 November 1884
6 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, suggesting that Simon Fraser call on him now that he is back in town 'if he means business', he has time to paint him now, and is looking forward to beginning work again, 6 November 1884
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DD391/13/8/66 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 5 December 1884
5 December 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mary Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, thanking him for the haddock, mother too busy to write, Millais has finished a portrait of Mr. Fraser, who brought thirty Australia friends to look at it, he is now finishing Gladstone's portrait 'in his D.C.L. robes for Keble College Oxford', she liked the sketch by Mrs. Macdonald of Macdonald receiving the game from Birnam, 5 December 1884
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DD391/13/8/67 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 17 December 1884
17 December 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Everett Millais, 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, pleased with Simon Fraser's portrait, very busy preparing for some large commissions, agreeing to paint George Larnell 'if he is the bearded oldish gentleman who came to see Fraser's portrait', but he must see him first before he agrees, 17 December 1884
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DD391/13/9 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless
1882 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, concerning commissions to carry out portraits for Macdonald's collection and family news, including movements of the Triton, Onless' brother's ship, 1882 - 1884
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DD391/13/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 21 May 1882
21 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, apologising for not answering his letter sooner as he has been very busy, he has been unable to do the sketches yet, he hopes to be able to do Barlow's next month, and his own soon after, he is very proud to have been asked to be in Macdonald's collection of portraits, and hopes to be able to accept Macdonald's invitation to visit if he is ever in Aberdeen, 21 May 1882
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DD391/13/9/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 8 July 1882
8 July 1882 (1 item)
DD391/13/9/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 13 August 1882
13 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, apologising for not having carried out the portraits yet as he has been busy and Barlow was unable to sit for him, being in Buxton, his own plans to go to Wales, and then abroad, hoping to be able to go to Scotland to see his brothers, and possibly to see Macdonald, 13 August 1882
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DD391/13/9/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 19 September 1882
19 September 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, reporting that he has 'polished off' the sketch of Barlow, and asking if Macdonald wants it now or wants to wait until Onless' self-portrait is done, not likely to visit Scotland this year, as he could not get there while his brother was there and his brother's ship is now heading south, where he will meet it at Pembroke, still hoping to go abroad but to complete self-portrait before departure, 19 September 1882
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DD391/13/9/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12 November 1882
12 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, thanking him for his letter, 'I am proud of your wanting my handiwork', hoping to do his self-portrait soon, just back from Florence, poor weather but he only objects to London fog, 12 November 1882
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DD391/13/9/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 13 December 1882
13 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, thanking for Kummel, still apologising for not having sent his self- portrait as he is busy helping to hang the winter exhibition at the Royal Academy, 'I have had two or three goes at the sketch, but the subject is not attractive, and he is not a patient sitter', his sailor brother is in winter quarters at Chatham, best wishes for Christmas, 13 December 1882
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DD391/13/9/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12 February 1883
12 February 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, apologising for another delay in the self-portrait, which was being packed when his brother came in and began to criticise it so much that he has decided to work further on it, 12 February 1883
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DD391/13/9/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 2 October 1883
2 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, Shrubs Hill House, Sunningdale, Ascot, apologising for delay in replying to his letter, plans to go to Hertfordshire, hoping to be back in London after that, plans to see to Thornycroft's painting then, hopes of painting others for Macdonald's collection as opportunity arises, 'None but A1ers need apply', he left the Triton (his brother's ship) at Montrose, and it is to come south via Hartlepool and Yarmouth, 'I hope you enjoyed Brett's visit - he is rather a caution in the contentious line. How he must regret not having had a hand in the Creation!', 2 October 1883
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DD391/13/9/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 28 October 1883
28 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, announcing that he is home in London, visit regarding Thornycroft's portrait by Weizman, 'I am almost afraid he will say (with truth) that there is that within him which only he himself can do justice to, but he is a picturesque old boy, and that would be an additional inducement', asking about Brett's portrait, 'Of course it is curious, and unique in style - is it argumentative?', brother in Chatham for the winter, with his family in Rochester, 28 October 1883
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DD391/13/9/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 3 December 1883
3 December 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, regarding letter and subscription portrait, which Onless would be proud to paint but thinks that Reid is better placed to do, negotiations with Herbert Thornycroft regarding painting him for Macdonald, also hoping to get Weizman when he is back in town, Tadema cannot make his portrait come right, he says, but Onless has more faith in him, 3 December 1883 (2 items)
DD391/13/9/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 14 January 1884
14 January 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, apologising for not having written but very busy as Visitor to the Royal Academy Schools for the month, thanks for kindness regarding the Esslemont portrait, and possible arrangements for doing it, bad weather and little news, good work being done by Millais but he has seen nothing else, hopes that Tadema's self- portrait has reached him safely, Onless is painting Hodgson and hopes to send it to the Royal Academy exhibition, 12, Bryanston Square, London, 14 January 1884
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DD391/13/9/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 9 April 1884
9 April 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, apologising for not replying faster to his letters, he has at last sent his pictures off to the exhibition and is soon to leave for a rest in the country, hoping to paint Thornycroft on his return, Weizman is determined to make a good job of him, looking forward to seeing Macdonald again at the Royal Academy dinner, visit from the Solicitor General and his wife, rumours that Orchardson and Fildes have sent in good work, 9 April 1884
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DD391/13/9/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 3 June 1884 3 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, thanks for letter, delay on painting for him as he has been abroad, and has since been very busy, Weizman has made a good job of Thornycroft's portrait, his brother's ship is going to Montrose soon but possibly not to Aberdeen, not able to go to Scotland this year as hoping to save up to go to Spain, 3 June 1884
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DD391/13/9/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 14 August 1884
14 August 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, Home Close, Grayswood, Haslemere, Surrey, apologising for further delays in Herbert's sketch, he is a slow worker, particularly in the heat, they have taken a cottage at Grayswood which is nice for the children, 'splendid country', not able to make it to Scotland, the Triton (his brother's ship) was delayed in setting off for Montrose and is unlikely to go further north, 'I expect you will have a great many visitors this year - people seem to hesitate about going abroad', 14 August 1884
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DD391/13/9/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 24 November 1884
24 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, still too busy to finish the work for Macdonald, mention of a 'water-lily' framed in oak, and query as to whether Macdonald's is also in bronze, hardly seen anyone in London, applauding Macdonald's progress with the collection, 24 November 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/10 Letters to Alexander Macdonald from various artists, mainly French.
1868 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Artz, Jean Aubert, Jules Breton, Paul Jean Clays, Gustave DoreLeon Durand, Charles Garnier, Bret Harte, A. Mollinger, Rajon, and A. Toulmouche, regarding commissions, 1868 - 1884
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DD391/13/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Leon Durand, 20 October 1871
20 October 1871
Letter to Macdonald from Leon Durand, with English translation, apologising first for lateness of reply, detailing reasons for same, notes that Jules Breton is very busy at the moment, but when he has some free time, he will be happy to execute the wishes of the Scottish gentleman who wishes a painting of a young girl on canvas of 50 or 60cm., talks also of Paris in general - after the war, Paris is settling down, and vandalism is returning to the streets, public monuments are in ruins, although private property has now mostly been repaired, various items are now very expensive, particularly exports in French markets, speaks of possiblity of having his son's photograph taken wearing Scottish dress, 20 October 1871
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DD391/13/10/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Leon Durand, 8 November 1871
8 November 1871
Letter to Macdonald from Leon Durand, who first apologises for lateness of reply, and encloses two new photographs of Madame Durand, he has spoken to Jules Breton again concerning the painting of the young girl which he previously mentioned, but is awaiting further instructions from Macdonald, he does not enclose the portrait of his son George in Scottish costume, as the final version has not yet arrived, thanking for his invitation but regrets that he is a little too far away to take advantage of it, 8 November 1871.
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DD391/13/10/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Leon Durand, 12 December 1871
12 December 1871
Letter to Macdonald from Leon Durand (translation only), enclosing a letter from Breton [DD391/13/10/13], and a portait of his son George in Highland dress (absent), sympathises with Macdonald's anxiety to own a piece by Breton, 12 December 1871.
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DD391/13/10/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bret Harte, 17 October 1880
17 October 1880
Letter to Macdonald from Bret Harte, Glasgow, informing him, in reply to his invitation, that unfortunately, he probably will not be able to come, due to an recent shooting accident which has deranged his plans, he is very much behind with his work and correspondence, and, although he would very much like to come, and his doctor would also recommend it, he feels he is too busy, if he can finish his present work by the 20th, he will try to come, but later would be impossible, as he will be at Huddersfield on the 26th., happy recollections of meeting Macdonald at the Royal Academy, 17 October 1880.
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DD391/13/10/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Adolphe Artz, 1 September 1869
1 September 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Adolphe Artz, 6 rue Furstenberg, Paris, in which he notes his pleasure at the fact that Macdonald accepted the picture which Mr. White spoke to him about, and adds that he believes that it is one of the best he has painted, expresses delight that Macdonald is willing to have it in his collection, and will therefore finish it with much care, hopes that it will be finished in about one month, notes also that he visited Mr. Aubert recently, and saw Macdonald's picture still on his easel - apparently, Aubert had been ill, and intended to finish it within the space of a week, can tell Macdonald nothing of Mr. Schreyer's prices, but when Schreyer returns from travelling in October, he will find out the details, intending to write again when his picture is finished, 1 September 1869.
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DD391/13/10/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Adolphe Artz, 15 December 1869
15 December 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Adolphe Artz, Paris, in which he expresses happiness that Macdonald's picture arrived safely, saying that next time he comes to Aberdeen, he will look at the prints Macdonald wrote to him about, giving the price for his painting as £50 - if Macdonald does not agree with this, he will lower it, or paint another small painting to make up the price, unable to ask Mr. Schreyer for the photographs as he has been ill, 15 December 1869.
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DD391/13/10/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Adolphe Artz, 26 January 1870
26 January 1870
Letter to Macdonald from Adolphe Artz, Paris, notifying him of the sending of 6 photos which Mr Schreyer gave him for Macdonald, unable to post them earlier as they were too large, details of photos, George Reid can advise on the colour of Schreyer's pictures, as he knows two of his works in Luxembourg: 'Charge d'attilerie', and 'Cheveaux de Cosaques', one of the largest photographs sent is of an episode of the Battle of Waterloo, sold to an American, Artz now working on a couple of pictures which he hopes to finish for an exhibition, one of which is of a painter's studio with a female maid looking over the painter's shoulder, 26 January 1870.
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DD391/13/10/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 22 June 1869
22 June 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Jean Aubert, Paris, apologising for late response as he has been ill, agreeing to do a small painting of 'Youth' for him, with details of same, which will be a reproduction of the original which is in Laon, hoping to start in eight days, the piece would be best sized 55cm in height, but could be made to 85cm in height, asking Macdonald to write with dimensions, but if he does not receive a reply, he will commence the painting at 55cm., he has several paintings to complete at present, he has always wanted to visit Scotland and hopes to accept an invitation to Kepplestone if he goes there, George Reid has told him that Macdonald knows Charles Garnier, one of Aubert's best friends from school in Rome, 22 June 1869.
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DD391/13/10/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 8 September 1869
8 September 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Jean Aubert, Paris, announcing that he has finished the painting, but want of wood for a frame is delaying despatch, asking if Macdonald has any modifications he wishes done, which could be done now, arrangements for transport, 8 September 1869.
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DD391/13/10/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 24 September 1869
24 September 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Jean Aubert, Paris, firstly apologising for the lateness of his reply, as unfortunately he was not in Paris when Macdonald's letter came, now putting the last touches to his painting, will write soon to ask what sort of frame Macdonald will require, asking for a clear label for shipping the painting, 24 September 1869.
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DD391/13/10/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 12 October 1869
12 October 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Jean Aubert, Paris, to announce the dispatch of the painting, apologising for the slight lateness, which was because a piece of the sky was slow in drying, Pritchard & Monnerou are despatching the painting, hopes that he will like it, instructions for varnishing, offering to make any small alterations required, 12 October 1869.
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DD391/13/10/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 11 November 1869
11 November 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Jean Aubert, Paris, apologising for mislaying his acknowledgement of Macdonald's payment for the painting before he could post it, delighted that he likes the painting, an American has asked Aubert to approach Macdonald on the subject of reselling the picture to him, Aubert does not like the frame but it was unavoidable, exchange of photographs, thanks again for invitation to Kepplestone, 11 November 1869.
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DD391/13/10/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 1 January 1872
1 January 1872
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres, Pas de Calais, apologising for delay in acknowledging his letter, which he had sent to a friend in Lille who speaks English for translation, now that he has spoken to M. Durand he would be very happy to do a small painting for him, but is still busy at the moment, and some of his followers have been waiting for a long time, he will send a sketch before he starts to give some idea of the subject, hopes to visit Aberdeen next time he is over, to meet 'un amateur aussi distingue que vous', mention of an artist named Praed [?], 1 January 1872.
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DD391/13/10/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 24 September 1872
24 September 1872
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, explaining that he does not understand English but thinks that Macdonald wants to know about the subject of the painting which Macdonald has requested, apologises that he has a good deal of other work at the moment and is not always free to do the work that he wishes to do, he does not know what mood he will be in when he paints it or what models will be at his disposal, all he can say is that it will be a young girl in the country, 24 September 1872.
(1 item) DD391/13/10/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 8 June 1874
8 June 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres (with English translation), apologising for the delay in finishing Macdonald's picture, explaining that he has previous engagements to fulfil, but when he has finished the picture he will inform him immediately, 8 June 1874.
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DD391/13/10/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 30 December 1874
30 December 1874
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Carrieres, Pas de Calais (with English translation), concerning progress of painting, which is well forward, but before putting the finishing touches on, he needs to let it dry for a few weeks, it is of a young girl in the twilight, returning from the fields, her sheaf on her shoulder, 30 December 1874.
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DD391/13/10/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 2 March 1875
2 March 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres (with English translation), regretting that he still cannot send his painting, which is near completion, but he has had to spend the last few months on an important composition for the Salon in Paris, which it would be impossible for him to miss, after he has had a 'time of repose', he will continue with Macdonald's picture which is in an excellent state, and might console him for the long wait, gives dimensions for the frame, 2 March 1875.
(2 items) DD391/13/10/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 28 March 1875
28 March 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres (with English translation), saying that he is now putting last touches to picture, 'The Gleaner' , and will have finished in two or three days, considers it a good painting, saying that if he had done it four years ago, it would not have been so good, he will send it by train unless Macdonald says otherwise, advises Macdonald to varnish it in two or three months, when he will be able to see it at its best, 28 March 1875.
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DD391/13/10/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 23 April 1875
23 April 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres (with English translation), thanking him for his letter and payment, glad that he likes the painting, an artist enjoys his work and the fact that his work is appreciated, looking forward to a new order from him when his present commitments are out of the way, cannot fix an exact date, but wishes Macdonald to tell him more about what he wants, Madame Breton is happily awaiting the present which Macdonald has offered, and sends best wishes to him and to his wife and children, if he has any, 23 April 1875.
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DD391/13/10/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Elodie Breton, 8 April 1875
8 April 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Elodie Breton, Courrieres, concerning the small painting recently finished, which she will send to him, at the address given, with all necessary care, she will be pleased to hear that he is happy with it and asks for a receipt, 8 April 1875.
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DD391/13/10/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Elodie Breton, 1 September 1875
1 September 1875
Letter to Macdonald from Elodie Breton, Courrieres, thanking him for the present of a vase which he sent her. Describes it as 'absolument a mon gout' [absolutely to her taste], her husband has gathered from Macdonald's letter that Mrs Macdonald knows French, and therefore wishes to give her a volume of poetry which he has just published as a gift. She also suggests that Macdonald should send photographs of his family, as Mr. Breton sent him her photograph, and also her daughter's, 1 September 1875
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DD391/13/10/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 15 December 1881
15 December 1881
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres (with English translation), concerning Macdonald's request for a new painting, which he cannot accede to until he has more leisure - as he has been often indisposed over the last two years, he now needs to work on pictures which he has promised certain followers, but when he is free, he will send his conditions, 15 December 1881.
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DD391/13/10/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 25 April 1883
25 April 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Jules Breton, Courrieres, Pas de Calais, saying that he has finally had time to spend on the portrait Macdonald asked for, and has sent it by rail, hoping it will be satisfactory, explaining that he is unsure of the price, as it is not his normal metier, and asks Macdonald to judge for himself, hoping, if he comes to Scotland, to make Macdonald's personal acquaintance, in reply to his kind invitation, 25 April 1883.
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DD391/13/10/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rajou, 12 June 1883
12 June 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Rajou, 11, Eite Street, Chelsea Embankment, London, concerning painting requested by former. Rajou writes that he is intending to work on the sketch in the summer, when he is back in his studio in Anvers. Up until now, he has been unable to do so, as he has been little at home. Gives his regards to all his former friends in Aberdeen; he has met George Reid and Mr. Maclean recently in Paris, 12 June 1883 (in French with English translation attached)
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DD391/13/10/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Adolphe Rajon, 23 November 1883
23 November 1883
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Adolphe Rajon, Auvers, Seine & Oise, concerning self-portrait requested: he made a first portrait, but did not finish it as he was not satisfied - has begun another recently, and hopes to finish it soon, perhaps on a day of good humour, but this probably will not be before Christmas, asks that Macdonald send his regards to friends in Aberdeen, particularly [George] Reid, 23 November 1883.
(1 item) DD391/13/10/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Adolphe Rajon, 3 June 1884
3 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Adolphe Rajon, Dieudonne Hotel, Ryder Street, St. James', London, concerning the sending of portrait, and asking Macdonald to let him know when he receives it ('si il est arrive safely'), and if he is satisfied with it, 3 June 1884.
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DD391/13/10/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Adolphe Rajon, 20 July 1884
20 July 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Adolphe Rajon, Cheniston Gardens studio 3, Kennington [or Kensington], London (with English translation), thanking him for his kind letter, pleased that Macdonald is satisfied, and that 'my little study holds it own among those of the great artists whose portraits you are justly proud to possess', requests a photograph of the portrait to be sent to him, has just moved into the studio that George Reid was in, which is comfortable with charming neighbours, compliments to George Reid and John Forbes White and their families, plans to return to Auvers soon, 20 July 1884.
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DD391/13/10/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Adolphe Rajon, 8 May 1884
8 May 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Adolphe Rajon, Auvers, Seine & Oise, informing him that the portrait is just finished, and that he will bring it with him when he comes to London, hoping that Macdonald will be at the Academy, but if not he will send it to him from there, 8 May 1884.
(1 item) DD391/13/10/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Mollinger, 12 October 1866
12 October 1866
Letter to Macdonald from A. Mollinger, Utrecht, writing that he has heard from George Reid that Macdonald wishes to have one of his sketches, and will post it to Macdonald's address as soon as possible. The subject of the painting is Meerkerk, a small town in South of Holland, showing the scene on a rainy day in September, asking Macdonald if he will send the painting to the exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in 1867, as Mollinger now cannot do so, pleased that his painting is amongst some of the greatest artists in Macdonald's collection, asking Macdonald to send him a bank order for £30 in return for the painting, 12 October 1866.
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DD391/13/10/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Mollinger, 3 August 1867
3 August 1867
Letter to Macdonald from A.Mollinger, Utrecht, notifying him of the sending, at his request, of a boxed oil painting, called 'The Knitting Girl', priced at £10, adding that, although he would love to travel to Aberdeen to deliver the picture in person, he will have to postpone his journey until next year, as the weather is particularly bad, 3 August 1867.
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DD391/13/10/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Toulmouche, 27 April 1868
27 April 1868
Letter to Macdonald from A. Toulmouche, 70, rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris (with English translation), saying that he is flattered by Macdonald's request for one of his pictures, and notes that they are almost always of the same size: 60cm by 45 cm. Prices vary according to subject - one of 3 or 4 figures costing up to £600, and 2 figures from £400, but if the above prices are too high, he can do a reproduction of another painting for less. Invites him to Paris to choose a subject, but if Macdonald cannot, asks him to write detailing what he would like based on Toulmouche's previous work, very busy at present and would require approximately a year before he can start the painting, 27 April 1868.
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DD391/13/10/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Gustave Dore, 16 February 1868
16 February 1868
Letter to Macdonald from Gustave Dore, Paris (with English translation), apologising for his late reply, due to the fact that he was away in from Paris on a tour for a few weeks, regarding Macdonald's request for a small picture, he finds that he has only larger ones at present, of figures and landscapes - estimated prices, £400 and £200 respectively, but if Macdonald wishes these, Breton will send small photographic sketches, but if he wishes him to paint a picture of the dimensions he mentioned, the price will be from £200, and will be delivered in approximately 2 months, and Macdonald can choose whichever subject he pleases, 16 February 1868.
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DD391/13/10/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Gustave Dore, 20 March 1868
20 March 1868
Letter to Macdonald from Gustave Dore, Paris, apologising for delay in reply, thanking him for the kind way in which he expresses his esteem for Dore's work, and noting that he is willing to paint a small picture for the price mentioned, which will be ready in about a month, he will write once he knows which day he will sent it upon, 20 March 1868.
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DD391/13/10/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Gustave Dore, 30 May 1868
30 May 1868
Letter to Macdonald from Gustave Dore, Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria Station, London (with English translation), informing him that the painting requires now only a few more touches, he will send it soon, but wishes to exhibit it beforehand in the German gallery in New Bond Street, description of the painting, the subject from Dante's Divine Comedy, the second Canto of Purgatory: Dante and Virgil are on the shore of the great lake that surrounds the mountain of Purgatory, while in the distance there is a luminous angel on the prow of a barque containing ghosts - the two poets bow before the vision. He includes (on the opposite page) a small sketch of the painting, to show the aspect. 30 May 1868.
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DD391/13/10/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Gustave Dore, c.1868
c. Summer of 1868
Letter to Macdonald from Gustove Dore, apologising for some error on his part in connection with his painting, and accepts in justice the consequences, c. summer of 1868.
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DD391/13/10/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Jean Clays, 19 February 1868
19 February 1868
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Jean Clays, Royal Observatory, Brussels, notifying him of the despatch of the painting he requested by the English Continental Agency in Brussels to their headquarters in Gracechurch Street, London, as the route via Anvers and Leith was not safe, he has insured the painting against the risks of fire and the sea according to John Forbes White's instructions, and hopes that the painting will be what Macdonald desires, 19 February 1868.
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DD391/13/10/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Jean Clays, 30 November 1869
30 November 1869
Letter to Macdonald from Paul Jean Clays, Royal Observatory, Brussels, expressing his gratification at Macdonald's pleasure concerning the picture he painted for him. Regarding the painting of another painting, he notes that this is impossible, as he has a great deal of work at the moment, 30 November 1869 (in French).
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DD391/13/10/39 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Louise Garnier, 24 June 1884
24th June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Louise Garnier, Paris, informing him that her husband's portrait is completed, 'and he is very resembling and good painted', M. Justin Boulanger has agreed to a price, asking for directions for sending it to Macdonald, 24 June 1884
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DD391/13/10/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Charles and Louise Garnier, 5 July 1884
5 July 1884
Letter to Macdonald from Charles and Louise Garnier, Paris, informing him that Charles' portrait was sent to Aberdeen on 1 July, hoping it will arrive soon, and expressing happiness that Macdonald is satisfied with the portrait, enclosing address of M. Boulanger, their agent, 5 July 1884.
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DD391/13/11 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 1868 - 1882
1868 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, concerning commissions for paintings and some news of mutual acquaintances, 1868 - 1882.
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DD391/13/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 29 June 1868
29 June 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, Amsterdam, saying that their mutual friend John Forbes White has indicated that Macdonald would like to buy the painting 'The Sleepers' from Israels, which he has accordingly sent, 29 June 1868
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DD391/13/11/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 25 July 1868
25 July 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, Amsterdam, thanking for letter and payment, sorry that the frame was damaged, 'I pray you to suspend your whole and full idea of the picture till it is all arranged and well placed ⦠I hope too that the paper of your room is not too fine or bright', which does not do justice to a Rembrandtesque interior scene, the subject is not as appealing as in the painting bought by White, but Macdonald wanted an interior, difficulty in matching the portrait of a 'fleshy' forty-year-old friend of his with that of his new teenage wife, 25 July 1868
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DD391/13/11/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 9 January 1871
9 January 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, Amsterdam, thanking him for his letter, reminded of his visit to Aberdeen, 'Your physiognomies, houses and all around are well printed in my memory', pleasant memories of discussing art in the garden after dinner, some news of a kettle and a child which may be metaphorical or may refer to the subject of a painting, he has begun a painting for Macdonald and another for John Forbes White, hopes that it will be with Macdonald by May, compliments to various friends, 'George Read [Reid] seems me to be an artistic soul how to realise it in deeds he will find it out himself by and by', 'Just as you write me, winter and war are the great distresses of mankind', 9 January 1871
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DD391/13/11/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 25 May 1871
25 May 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, pointing out his change of address, sorry that Macdonald cannot go to London for the exhibition, in which some of Israels' work is hung, 'as you are one of those for whom I paint (not the gros public) I am sorry you will not see it', hoping to send Macdonald's picture along with John Forbes White's to Aberdeen in June, 25 May 1871
(1 item) DD391/13/11/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 30 June 1871
30 June 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, announcing that he has finally sent off Macdonald's picture, the convenience of The Hague for his subjects now as he is near the shore, sorry that Macdonald is unlikely to visit them in Holland, hoping instead to see them in Aberdeen, regretting that the poor spring has prevented him from working out of doors until now, 30 June 1871
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DD391/13/11/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 23 November 1871
23 November 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, thanks for letter, glad to have seen George Reid on his journey in Holland and pleased to work with him, 'I believe I have profited much by his company and have done my best to tell him something about art however you know it is easily to tell but difficult to do ⦠he will have power enough to make his own ideas living upon the canvas', enclosing sketch [absent] of 'Playing the Battle' for Macdonald's architect friend in Edinburgh, with price and request that it be sent to the Royal Academy next year, 'that exhibition is very seen', Macdonald is right that it would be to Israels' advantage to exhibit more in England, 23 November 1871
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DD391/13/11/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 11 December 1871
11 December 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, thanking him for his 'kindly interference with Mr. Peddie' who wishes to buy one of Israels' pictures, successful sale at a public auction in Amsterdam, glad to hear that George Reid has a commission, 'the great mass ofmen better like soft and superficial painting than deep feeling', a little historical note on Rembrandt's 'Night Watch', glad however that there are so many views on art 'and that nobody can prescribe you the law of beauty', 11 December 1871
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DD391/13/11/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 22 November 1881
22 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, delighted to hear from him again, and to make a self-portrait for his collection, 'Capital idea indeed even for the public who like so much to know the authors of works they have so often seen', they have heard all his news from George Reid and others, 'Are you also in the committee for the deliverance of the state from the Church or are you conservative ⦠it is the question of our time', just missing the Forbes Whites at the Hague and Dresden, has Macdonald seen the painting White has which was done by Israels' son? Still uses the ash box [ash tray? Small sketch included] which Macdonald sent him, 22 November 1881
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DD391/13/11/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 6 December 1881
6 December 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, announcing that he has just sent off his self-portrait to Macdonald, 'I myself believe that it is not badly painted. You will say vanity of an artist', compliments to friends, 6 December 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/11/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 25 December 1881
25 December 1881
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, glad to hear that his painting has arrived safely but that it will be better when wholly dry and varnished, hoping that Macdonald's illness is over, Christmas greetings, greetings too to George Reid, the matter of payment for the painting is up to Macdonald, reference to exhibition of his paintings and watercolours in London, belonging to a Mr. Forbes, in the Maclean Gallery, 7, Haymarket, 25 December 1881
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DD391/13/11/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, 9 January 1882
9 January 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jozef Israels, The Hague, Holland, sorry to hear that he is not yet well, 'I believe you are strong enough to resist this mischief', happy with twenty pounds for the painting, 'it does me much pleasure to be represented in your gallery as a celebrated painter!', 9 January 1882
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DD391/13/12 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore
1884 - 1885
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone and to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Doddridge Blackmore (1825 - 1900), concerning gardening, the present of a granite slab, and a few mentions of work and politics, 10 June 1884 - 21 April 1885 (8 letters, one envelope)
DD391/13/12/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 10 June 1884
10 June 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, thanking for his invitation but regretting that he has no time to visit Scotland because of pressure of work, 'now driven to my pen again, by the entire loss of my fruit- crop', blaming a frosty St. George's Day for the loss of pears, hopes that the Kepplestone strawberries have not been so affected, wishing he could see the Kepplestone garden, and enquiring about availability of Perthshire pebbles, as he has 'always been a stone-grinder. I wish I could see you here, & discourse of gardens, as you surely love to do. My chief delight dwells there, in spite of all rebuffs, & counterblasts', 'I am afraid you won't like my last book. It has been heartily abused', 10 June 1884
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DD391/13/12/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 7 July 1884
7 July 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, thanking for letter, hopes that the current drought will end soon, compliments on his idea of a gallery of artists, remarks on politics: 'not that I care for party strife, but that I dread universal ⦠shame to which extreme democracy is leading us', declining the offer of a granite pedestal which would be too grand, but asking instead for a garden seat with Macdonald's name on it, aphids in his strawberries, humorous epitaph on his cousin (who is still alive), a churchman with a bad temper, who was almost crushed by the granite tombstone he had bought for his father's grave, 7 July 1884
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DD391/13/12/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 9 September 1884
9 September 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, regarding effects of drought on fruit crops, but for which he would have sent Macdonald some pears, no chance of leaving home partly because of his wife's health, which has been bad for ten years, 9 September 1884
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DD391/13/12/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 17 December 1884
17 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, with thanks for the slab of granite which is too grand for a seat and must now find a more fitting place, hopes that Macdonald will come and see it in situ, asks for photograph of Macdonald to set over it, 'My little house is as plain as a wheelbarrow', his wife is hunting for a photograph of himself to send to Macdonald, though 'I shun such operations', still feeling the effects of the drought, offer of some strawberry runners, not named, 17 December 1884
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DD391/13/12/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 24 December 1884
24 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, with thanks for present, encloses photograph of himself (no longer with the letter), 'there has been an absurd and annoying attempt on the part of some magazines, and other periodicals, to obtain my saturnine phiz. But I have hitherto foiled all such petty curiosity', offer to send runners of a strawberry 'much earlier than Black Prince' [Early Princess], hopes that Mrs. Macdonald is now well, 24 December 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/12/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter to Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, wishing him a happy New Year, and describing precautions taken to protect his granite slab from frost and rain, 'as you wish, your name will not be put upon it, until you send licence', further request for photograph of 'the Granite Master', 31 December 1884
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DD391/13/12/7 Letter to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 11 April 1885
11 April 1885
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, thanking her for her kind note with news of Macdonald's death, sympathies, mention of the granite slab, hopes that the runners of the strawberry Early Princess will do well, if the drought will end, pears do not look promising again, 11 April 1885
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DD391/13/12/8 Letter to Mrs. Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.D. Blackmore, 21 April 1885
21 April 1885
Letter to Mrs. Macdonald from R.D. Blackmore, Teddington, thanking for letter, sorry that Macdonald will now not visit them, mention of Mr. Black's regret at Macdonald's death, advice to manure the strawberries well, remarks that the pear blossom is now good, 21 April 1885
(1 item) DD391/13/13 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from friends, 1878 - 1883
1878 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from friends J. Bryce, B. Farquharson, John McLaren, W. Minto, William Robertson Smith, Watson, and G. Young, mostly on the subject of appointments, political, academic, and military, 1878 - 1883
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DD391/13/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Bryce, 13 May 1880
13 May 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Bryce [no address], thanking him for his congratulations [apparently on becoming M.P. for Tower Hamlets], sorry to have missed him in London, trying to get some rest away from London, wishes he could have been M.P. for Aberdeen instead, but could not leave the people of Tower Hamlets in the lurch, 13 May 1880
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DD391/13/13/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B. Farquharson, 13 January [-]
13 January [-]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B. Farquharson, 23 Brook Street, London, referring to Macdonald as 'the most likely man going to know how political feeling is likely to go in connection with West Aberdeenshire', he is keen to be selected, feels he has a good chance, but limited chance of finding information about the constituency from London, 13 January [-]
(1 item) DD391/13/13/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B. Farquharson, 4 February [-]
4 February [-]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B. Farquharson, Finzean, Aboyne, thanking for his letter and congratulations, his selection is unlikely to spoil his friendship with Sir Robert Burnett, hoping for a talk with McLaren about the land question 'as he has denoted special attention to the subject and is both wise and acute', 4 February [-]
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DD391/13/13/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 21 April 1878
21 April 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 15 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, saying that he is making a short journey to London, reference to 'R.A.ism' and its attitude to Scotland, his address in London at the National Club, 21 April 1878
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DD391/13/13/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 4 April 1880
4 April 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 15 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, saying when he will be in London, and regretting that he will not get the bench this time, 4 April 1880
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DD391/13/13/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 20 May 1881
20 May 1881 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, thanking him for his part in Balfour writing a 'most satisfactory' letter, his friends have been very helpful, 20 May 1881
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DD391/13/13/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, 21 May 1881
21 May 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H. Macdonald, New Club, Edinburgh, unable to do much for Tisdale as he will not be in town, he does not resent 'old D.' who has received an appointment he himself had hoped for, 'old D.' will retire after the Review, and Macdonald may then take command, he will be the only volunteer on the Staff on Thursday and is proud of that, 21 May 1881
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DD391/13/13/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John McLaren, 5 April 1881
5 April 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John McLaren, Lord Advocate's Chambers, Home Office, thanking him for his letter, looking forward to the Royal Academy dinner but hoping that Macdonald will be able to give him invitations there, hoping to visit Kepplestone, as he is using the Easter recess to visit various prominent towns to question solicitors as to how they feel about Sheriff Court organisation, specifically the 'anomalous appeal', he may be accompanied by Mr. Reid, the Queen's Remembrancer, in which case he will stay at a hotel, 5 April 1881
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DD391/13/13/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Minto, 20 May 1880
20 May 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Minto [Professor William Minto, 1845 - 1893, Professor of Logic and English, Aberdeen University, 1880 - 1893], 8 Upper Woburn Place, London W.C., asking for help in obtaining the Logic and Literature Chair, he is anxious that he has given up philosophy over the last six years and would be competing with metaphysicians, 'although perhaps I could teach and keep order with the most Germanised and blue-spectacled scoundrel of the lot', asking for testimonials, 20 May 1880
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DD391/13/13/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William R. Smith, 3 January 1883
3 January 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William R. Smith [Professor William Robertson Smith, 1846 - 1894, Hebraicist], Edinburgh, 'I fear you have quite exaggerated views about Cambridge Professorships. Mine like many others is more of an honour than a livelihood - Duties one public lecture a year - pay £50 a year', hoping to teach to make a living, but will stay for the meantime in Edinburgh, thanks for card, visit to Aberdeen but staying with [John Forbes] White, remark about Gibson becoming a proper bureaucrat, 3 January 1883
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DD391/13/13/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson, 22 June 1880
22 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson, 27 Grosvenor Street, West London, apologising for not having answered his note, unintentional as in his new position he finds he values his old friends more, hoping to make it to Scotland for the Reporters' Dinner [evidently for the legal profession], to see all his old colleagues, sorry to have missed the Royal Academy dinner, his rights to be asked annually seem to have been passed to John McLaren, hoping to visit Aberdeen and Macdonald, 22 June 1880
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DD391/13/13/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Young, 2 May 1878
2 May 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Young, 22 Duke Street, St. James', London, looking forward to meeting him for dinner, 2 May 1878.
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DD391/13/14 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, John Tenniel, Harold Thornycroft, E.N. Ward, Henry T. Wells, Thomas Woolner, Henry Woods, D.W. Wynfield, William F. Yeames, James Sant, J. McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent, J. Smiles, Arthur Stocks, William Stott [?], Marcus Stone, Ernest A. Waterton, and T. Blake Wirzman, 1871 - 1884
1871 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, John Tenniel, Harold Thornycroft, E.N. Ward, Henry T. Wells, Thomas Woolner, Henry Woods, D.W. Wynfield, William F. Yeames, James Sant, J. McNeill Whistler, John Singer Sargent, J. Smiles, Arthur Stocks, William Stott [?], Marcus Stone, Ernest A. Waterton, and T. Blake Wirzman, regarding commissions, family news, gifts, meetings, arts news, and portraits of artists for Macdonald's collection, 1871 - 1884
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DD391/13/14/1 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 1878 - 1879
1878 - 1879
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, editor of Punch, regarding holidays, Jacobite history, family news, Punch news, stage design and stage history, 1878 - 1879
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DD391/13/14/1/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 30 May 1878
30 May 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, announcing their intention of going to Scotland this autumn, they will be staying with their old friends the Maxwell-Stewarts at Traquair House, they would be delighted to go as far north as Kepplestone, he will write later and see whether or not it is convenient, he will enjoy comparing notes with Charles Keene later, 30 May 1878
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DD391/13/14/1/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 12 August 1878
12 August 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, announcing that they are shortly to go on holiday to the Lake District, then on to Traquair to stay with the Maxwell-Stewarts, then perhaps a few days in Edinburgh or perhaps Aberdeen, would Macdonald have room for a mother, father, son of 19 and daughter of 14, he will write again from Traquair, hopes that they are not going to inconvenience Macdonald, 12 August 1878
(1 item) DD391/13/14/1/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 31 August [1878]
31 August [1878]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Traquair House, Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, asking for convenient dates for them to visit Kepplestone, so that they can arrange to visit Edinburgh either before or after Aberdeen, hoping for fine weather, description of Traquair House, history linked with the Jacobite troubles, mention of Lord Nithsdale, 31 August [1878]
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DD391/13/14/1/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 11 October 1878
11 October 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, regarding getting home in time for the Punch dinner, with wife, Lucy and Barbara, but Wycliffe left behind at Kingsburgh, to which Flora Macdonald took Charles Edward Stewart, and where she entertained Dr. Johnson and Boswell, Tom Scott is the present owner and sheep farmer, and has promised to give Wycliffe a day's otter shooting, reference to the death of a border terrier, Wycliffe has been longing to hunt otter since they arrived on Skye, he is to come directly home via Oban and Glasgow, they loved Skye and the West Highlands, 'we have felt drawn to it and its people in a strange way', he loves the 'emotional and instructive qualities' in the Celts, they are poetry while the Saxons are prose, his wife has written to Mrs. Macdonald with an account of their journey, and they will have lovely memories of their stay in Kepplestone, he has written to Macdonald's agent in London to meet him at the Brompton Cemetery to see about his mother's grave, the Punch staff were delighted to have their editor back, and he has given them the subject 'Poor Buffer!', with description, to concern Russia, mention of disillusionment with government, the people are not likely to appreciate the 6d. income tax, regards to George Reid and hopes of being useful to him some day in the way of art, remarks on Leighton and the Presidency of the Royal Academy, 11 October 1878
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DD391/13/14/1/5 Page from Punch, sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 19 October 1878
19 October 1878
Page from Punch, showing a cartoon of a statuesque female figure representing 'British Art', handing a shining slipper inscribed 'P.R.A.' [i.e. President of the Royal Academy] towards a group of men, evidently caricatures of various contemporary artists, all anxious to see if their foot fits the slipper, scribbled notes on the back by Tom Taylor addressed to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 19 October 1878
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DD391/13/14/1/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 25 July 1879
25 July 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, apologising for not having written sooner, he was busy working on the Comedie, Macdonald will have seen the accounts in The Times, most people say they like it, it is to be preserved in the theatre's archives, a pity that the Macdonalds could not have seen some of the performances, unable to go the Academy soiree this year, hopes George Reid enjoyed it, everyone was impressed by him, 'when he ventures on making a plunge into this London vortex ⦠he will emerge and swim', visit to a cemetery monument which will look well when the grass has grown, they have taken the house of the Procurator Fiscal, McLennan, in Portree, for their holiday, and will therefore not be within reach of Kepplestone, his son is working hard with a variety of animals including jack vipers from Africa, 'Tell Reid he is working carefully', looking forward to their holiday, 25 July 1879
(1 item) DD391/13/14/1/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 1 September 1879
1 September 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Redcliff Cottage, Portree, Isle of Skye, just about to set out for Glenelg, great holiday and now friends with the Sheriff, description of their holiday activities with his family, including hearing piping and seeing Highland dancing, the local girls are very pretty, stamina of locals who socialise all night and deal with the herring the next day, plans for journey home, which involves a week in Oban with the Carmichaels and visits to Staffa, Mull and Iona, then home via Glasgow by sea, he then has to rehearse two parts in a performance of 'As You Like It' in Manchester for the benefit of Charles Calvert's family, 'We owe it him, we who love the art of the stage', reflections on his work in Manchester and in Shakespearian theatre, sorry to have missed Kepplestone this year, 1 September 1879
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DD391/13/14/1/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, 3 November 1879
3 November 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Taylor, Lavender Sweep, Wandsworth, pleased that Tenniel has come back, but Charles Keene 'has not covered himself with laurels as a cartooner!', leighton will probably be President of the Royal Academy, though Sir J. Gilbert is also mentioned, Wycliffe is drawing in the zoo, and is studying perspective, Taylor has not yet started on Flora Macdonald, 3 November 1879
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DD391/13/14/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft, 1883 - 1884 1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft regarding his portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/14/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft, 9 October 1883
9 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft, 2, Melbury Road, Kensington, West London, agreeing with delight to be part of Macdonald's collection of artists' portraits, he has been on holiday on the continent this year, not in Scotland, or he would have called, mention of his friend Blake Wirzman, 'a first rate fellow and a good artist', who is currently painting two portraits at Marlborough, offer to send some photographs of work to Macdonald, 9 October 1883
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DD391/13/14/3/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft, 17 June 1884
17 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Harold Thornycroft, Moreton House, Melbury Road, Kensington, West London, delighted that Macdonald is pleased with Wirzman's portrait of Thornycroft, explaining that he likes to drink whisky when he is in Scotland but he prefers claret in the south, particularly Scottish claret, he is just back from his wedding tour and has not decided on his autumn holiday, which might be abroad or to Scotland, 17 June 1884
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DD391/13/14/4 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, 1877 - 1878 1877 - 1878
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, concerning selling Ward's portraits of famous authors, 1877 - 1878
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DD391/13/14/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, 3 October 1877
3 October 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, Glen Aray Lodge, Windsor, announcing that he has just sent him a photograph of his 'lassies in their wedding dresses', and will send him an explanation of it in a few days, thanking him for his recent hospitality, note explaining that only five in the group are his daughters and the rest are sisters of the bridegroom, Mrs. Ward thanks them for a present, 3 October 1877. Enclosed is a note in a different hand headed 'in their studies painted from life', listing Lord Macaulay, Thackeray, Charles Dickens, Lord Lytton, Henry Hallam and Lord Stanhope, with addresses and years.
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DD391/13/14/4/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, 12 October 1877
12 October 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, Glen Aray Lodge, Windsor, thanking him for his letter and photograph, his head is considered very fine 'in artistic parlance', it is now with photographs of artists of his acquaintance, hoping to become better acquainted over the years, Macdonald has been very kind in offering to help Ward in his collection of illustrious authors, he would be prepared to take 900 guineas for the six paintings [perhaps the list mentioned in DD391/13/14/4/1], or 500 guineas for the purchaser's choice of half of them, as he is running out of space, gives the size which is uniform, will be able to send a photograph of himself soon, 12 October 1877
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DD391/13/14/4/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, 28 January 1878
28 January 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.N. Ward, Glen Aray Lodge, Windsor, thanking for his letter but sorry to hear of the death of Macdonald's child, he received news of two other deaths by the same post, including Dr. Doran, an author, his wife has had to sit with her dying father, then, when he recovered, to sit with their married daughter who was very ill, thanks for his kind offices in helping to sell Ward's portraits, which is difficult in 'these doubtful times ⦠the whole world will be in a state of collapse', work on a tapestry, 28 January 1878
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DD391/13/14/5 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 1871 - 1882
1871 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, regarding commissions and his own artistic work, 1871 - 1882
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DD391/13/14/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 28 November 1871
28 November 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 15, Stratford Place, West London, saying that he remembers Macdonald quite clearly and would indeed have called on him had he been in Scotland, he has acted on Macdonald's advice as to a Gainsborough but doubts that it will be included in the Old Masters Exhibition this year as it seems to be full, he feels he can recommend it as Col. Brown showed him a photograph of it, gives his prices for full length portraits and frames and thanks Macdonald for trying to arrange work for him, which he thinks he could promise by August, interested in his account of his new purchases, mention of George Mason and Wells' efforts to find something by him that would suit Macdonald, 'much as I delight to haunt his studio', 'his health is most wretched', but now he might be willing to part with one of his small paintings done direct from nature, Wells is keen to buy them himself but some are a little too expensive for him, one shows a Staffordshire moor, the other sheaves of corn in a field, 28 November 1871
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DD391/13/14/5/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 4 December 1871
4 December 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 15, Stratford Place, West London, thanking him for his unsuccessful efforts to secure him a commission, he was too late to get the Gainsborough into the Old Masters Exhibition, he understands Macdonald's wish to get a large George Mason when he can, his collection must be very good now, delighted to tell Macdonald that he had the pleasure of introducing Jules Breton and Watts last summer, thanking him for his invitation if he is ever near Aberdeen, and offering to help him with anything he needs from London, 4 December 1871
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DD391/13/14/5/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 19 May 1873
19 May 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 15, Stratford Place, West London, thanking him for a dinner invitation and hoping to be able to return it, compliments on an article on George Mason, some remarks on Watts and Mason and their respective elections to the Royal Academy, 19 May 1873
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DD391/13/14/5/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 27 October 1876
27 October 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Haddo House, Aberdeenshire, thanking him for his letter and looking forward to visiting Kepplestone, arrangements for visit and hopes of being able to see Macdonald's works and quarries, 'I find that after all my sitter can come to Thorpe Lodge for me to finish my picture and as Lord Aberdeen wants to take her to a house some distance from here next Tuesday to discuss improvements I had better decamp', 27 October 1876
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DD391/13/14/5/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 3 November 1876
3 November 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, regarding his journey home, thanking for hospitality, hoping one day to return it, he is painting a head of Alice [his daughter] and if it is successful he will send Macdonald a photograph of it, he apologises for not having thanked Mr. Webster enough for a chance of looking over his etchings, 3 November 1876
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DD391/13/14/5/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 21 July 1877 21 July 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, sending him photographs of himself and telling him to throw the worst into the fire, 'and when you shew the favoured Photo explain - for it will be very necessary - that the original is a very fine fellow indeed!', his portrait of Alice has gone to the Royal Academy, he still hopes to photograph it before it goes to its owner and send the photographs to Kepplestone, hopes that Macdonald will be strong at the British Association meetings 'for it won't do to allow Mr. Cottier to have it all his own way in the Art section', notes on paintings this year by Millais, Hook and Pettie, holidays planned for Yorkshire, Arisaig and Shropshire, 'I expect the Mayors and Corporations will come out to meet us at all the towns on our route', dinner at Mr. Farquharson's, 21 July 1877
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DD391/13/14/5/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 11 August 1877
11 August 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, thanking for invitation but Aberdeen is a little far from Arisaig, after Shropshire he is to go on to Wales while his family returns home, Macdonald seems to have all the London artistic news, Wells prefers not to be involved in squabbles, 'I think our heated friends are simply off their heads on the question', which involves British policy in International exhibitions, a scheme of selection of the best so as not to be outdone by France and Belgium, which has many artists irate as they feel that every British artist is as good as another, 11 August 1877
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DD391/13/14/5/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 23 April 1878 23 April 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, thanking him for a dinner invitation, glad he is to come to the Royal Academy dinner, Wells has been involved in the hanging this year which is wearing, and he is not very well, 'The slaughter had to be dreadful for I think there must have been nearly 4,000 works offered to us in excess of those we could place', disappointed that Mrs. Macdonald is not coming to London, 23 April 1878
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DD391/13/14/5/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 7 February 1882
7 February 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, flattered to be asked to contribute a self-portrait to Macdonald's collection, he will do it when his work has gone to the Royal Academy, 'But as for knocking my head off in two or three hours - that is too small a preparation for the immortality that awaits it when knocked off', death of Mr. Street, a great and close friend, 7 February 1882
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DD391/13/14/5/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 10 April 1882
10 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, thanking for Macdonald's contribution to the Street Memorial, Alfred Waterhouse is the treasurer of the fund, the monument will be perfectly placed in Street's own Hall, Armstead is to do it but must be well paid to produce something good, the committee numbers about 80, glad to hear that Macdonald has been invited to the Royal Academy dinner again, 10 April 1882
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DD391/13/14/5/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, 26 June 1882
26 June 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, 'My head went off this morning per passenger train Great Northern Railway', he directed the picture to Kepplestone, he has not seen any of the others so he hopes he has done the right kind of thing, hoping to return to Kepplestone some time, the family is to go to Surrey in three weeks and will probably stay there for the whole holiday, Alice is to be married and the service will be in the church that Street built and gave to his neighbours, 26 June 1882
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DD391/13/14/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner regarding commissions and gifts of fish, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/14/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 9 May 1883
9 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, delighted to agree to sit to Gow for Macdonald's collection, looking forward to going to visit Macdonald and eat kippers, 9 May 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/14/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 14 July 1883
14 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, sorry for having mislaid his letter, glad he is pleased with the portrait, his collection is 'a high compliment to us all', thanks for the offer of a gift to be delivered next week, 14 July 1883
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DD391/13/14/6/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 22 July 1883
22 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, Aldworth, Haslemere, Surrey, thanking for the salmon, both perfect and abundant, and for the kippers and whisky, he is spending Sunday with Tennyson in his lovely house, he is about to go for a walk with Tennyson's sons and Aldis Wright of Trinity, 22 July 1883
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DD391/13/14/6/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 25 December 1883
25 December 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, 'Altho I cannot do so dashing past in a sleigh drawn by a huge antlered reindeer with noble looking spouse sitting beside me, I can offer you my hearty Christmas greetings and many of them!', probably a reaction to Macdonald's own card, 25 December 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/14/6/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 4 August 1884
4 August 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, explaining that he was in Norway when Macdonald's letter arrived, and passed Aberdeen at eleven knots on the way home, he regrets he is unlikely to be in Scotland this year, Macdonald's series of portraits seems complete but if Woolner can help at all, he will, he suggests Meissonier and Gerome 'who are the two best artists alive', thanks for offer of kippers, better than the fresh herring at Lerwick, 4 August 1884
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DD391/13/14/6/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 2 October 1884
2 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, Garth, Aberfeldy, Perthshire, thanking him for his telegram, explaining that he is there to do a bust of Sir Donald Currie but hoping to be free to visit Kepplestone, with note 'Lost today's post by accident', 2 October 1884
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DD391/13/14/6/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 13 November 1884
13 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, regarding effort to buy 'the 4 copies of the 'Germ'' at an auction, managed to get a mask of Keats which had belonged to Horne or Orion, hoping to arrange a monument for Keats some time, the Turner exhibition is postponed, to allow the Royal Academy time to expand its accommodation, 'I recommended that instead of one Ex. they should have two, and leave a space of a few inches round the frame of each picture or drawing, as this shows off a work far better than when frames touch each other', he particularly admires Keats, Turner, Crome and Cotman, and can be boring on the subjects, thanks for Macdonald's hospitality, his children enjoyed his tales of the carpet bag strawberries and the dog, 13 November 1884
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DD391/13/14/6/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 23 - 29 November 1884
23 - 29 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, saying that his wife was very pleased with the 'Tweed' book, he is welcome to the Germ, at the annual dinner of the Urban Club, where his books were complimented, he is not working on any sculptures at the moment so has been amusing himself with some oils of his children, Seymour Lucas has been giving him some help with them, Lewis 'the wondrous colourist' is dead or he would have applied to him for help, he must try to succeed in painting flesh now he has started, he has passed on Macdonald's message to Hills, visit from Barclay 'with his rich friend', but did not buy anything from him, not even Ophelia or Gladstone, he did medallions in bronze of Mr. and Mrs. Barclay for her father and will now do them in bronze for Mr. Barclay, if Macdonald will give him some idea of what he would like in a sundial he will see what he can do, Goethe's last words were most pathetic, 23 - 29 November 1884
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DD391/13/14/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Woods, 1884
1884 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Woods regarding portraits, 1884
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DD391/13/14/7/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Woods, 9 May 1884
9 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Woods, Arts Club, 17 Hanover Square, West London, reporting the safe arrival of canvasses for portraits for Macdonald's collection, and undertaking to have the pictures done by the end of the year, 9 May 1884
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DD391/13/14/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from D.W. Wynfield, [1870]
[1870]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from D.W. Wynfield regarding meeting with Watts, [1870]
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DD391/13/14/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from D.W. Wynfield, [1870]
[1870]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from D.W. Wynfield, 14 Grove End Road, St. John's Wood, London, arranging a meeting between Macdonald and Watts for the next day, and giving directions to Watts' house, n.d. [c.1870]
(1 item) DD391/13/14/9 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames regarding painting a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/14/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames, 5 November 1883
5 November 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames, 4, Grove End Road, N.W. London, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 'To be in such good company would be inducement enough for anyone, but when your request is conveyed by that irresistable ambassadress plenipotentiary Mrs. Hodgson ⦠and backed up by that giant Millais, I feel that if I wished ⦠to resist it would be utterly impossible', 5 November 1883
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DD391/13/14/9/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames, 5 August 1884
5 August 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William F. Yeames, 4, Grove End Road, N.W. London, announcing that he has sent off the portrait today by parcel post, apologising for taking so long: 'Unfortunately it was long before it came either to my satisfaction or to my wife's', 5 August 1884.
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DD391/13/14/10 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, [1884]
[1884]
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant regarding self portrait, [1884]
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DD391/13/14/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 25 July [1884]
25 July [1884]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 43, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, West London, agreeing to paint his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, asking for the canvas and offering to start the portrait probably on his holidays, 25 July [1884]
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DD391/13/14/10/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 19 October [1884]
19 October [1884]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 43, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, West London, announcing that the sketch will be sent off next week, as he found he could not do it on his holidays, if he had been near Aberdeen he would indeed have accepted Macdonald's invitation, 19 October [1884]
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DD391/13/14/10/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 1 November [1884]
1 November [1884]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 43, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park, West London, announcing that he is dispatching the self- portrait, though he is not at all pleased with it but it is said to be like, the letter may reach him before the painting as the painting is going by parcel post, 1 November [1884]
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DD391/13/14/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. McNeill Whistler, 1883
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. McNeill Whistler, regarding painting a self-portrait for Macdonald 's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/14/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. McNeill Whistler, 15 January 1883
15 January 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. McNeill Whistler, 13, Tite Street, Chelsea (though on paper from the Beefsteak Club, King William Street, The Strand, London W.C.), apologising for not having written to Macdonald despite his 'most kind and flattering letters', appreciative of his courtesy and forbearance, he only hurries to answer people he does not like, he has been travelling in the country and in Holland, at present he is overwhelmed with work and though he would like to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection he is unable to, he is putting on an exhibition of etchings for the Fine Art Society, then sending pictures to the Grosvenor Gallery, he will then send 'as gentle an impression of myself as I can manage!', claims to be a 'Scotchman and a Highlander' on his mother's side, 15 January 1883
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DD391/13/14/12 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent, 1882 - 1883
1882 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent regarding painting a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1882 - 1883
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DD391/13/14/12/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent, 9 August [1882]
9 August [1882]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent, Palazzo Barbaro, Venice, explaining that he has not been able to do anything for Macdonald yet but hopes to soon, he will be spending two months in Venice and enjoys painting the girls there, he will send dimensions of the picture soon, 9 August [1882]
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DD391/13/14/12/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent, 1 March 1883
1 March 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Singer Sargent, [address unidentifiable, but almost certainly Parisian], explaining that he has been waiting to hear from Stott, but now sends a photograph of the picture Stott has selected, though it is not a favourable one, it is in the old Italian black frame in which it was exhibited, and he will send it on in that, will be happy to join Macdonald's collection of portraits, 1 March 1883
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DD391/13/14/13 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 1876 - 1880 1876 - 1880
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles regarding family news, George Reid's picture of Nasmyth and an etching of the late Tom Taylor, 1876 - 1880
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DD391/13/14/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 22 December 1876
22 December 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 4, Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, London, thanking him for his letter, busy getting signatures for a memorial to the Queen on behalf of Edward, meeting with Charles Darwin in this cause and his impressions, 'He is a most delightful man, full of conversation, and with a most penetrating insight', he has thanked the Rev. Mr. Beverly for his help, appreciation of letter from Hook, 'He is evidently one of the right sort', the Times has published an item about Edward and his salver, 'The Aberdeen Committee is first rate. Surely Edward will now be compensated for his awful sufferings when exhibiting his 'beasts' in Bon Accord so many years ago', Miss Smiles has married a sailor, all their children are now married, 'the only child left at home is Grannie - 85 years old. We have impressed upon her the importance of not leaving us, and going to marry a sailor', hoping to see Macdonald soon, 22 December 1876
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DD391/13/14/13/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 10 February 1880
10 February 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 4, Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, West London, saying that he called at Bailey's Hotel when he received Macdonald's letter but Mr. Nasmyth had already left, driven out of London by the 'horrible fogs', Nasmyth is hoping to go to Aberdeen in June and will sit to George Reid then, visit to Watts who is still to paint something for Macdonald, he has done a splendid bronze of one of the ancestors of the Duke of Westminster, and it is to stand in Eaton House in Derbyshire, hoping Macdonald will come to London in June, news of Mrs. Macdonald's health from 'the buxom lady we met in your house', 10 February 1880
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DD391/13/14/13/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 22 July 1880
22 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Smiles, 4, Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, West London, reporting that he has met with Richeton, who wants to etch Tom Taylor's head, he is to call on Mrs. Taylor or Wycliffe Taylor to see about borrowing George Reid's portrait of Tom Taylor, Smiles saw him not long before his death and he seemed well, but they say it was an aneurism, hoping to get to Aberdeen this year but has work to do on a book, 22 July 1880
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DD391/13/14/14 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, regarding painting a portrait of his father for Macdonald's collection, 1884
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DD391/13/14/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 20 May 1884
20 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 29, Henley Road, Hornsea Rise, North London, announcing that the canvas has arrived safely and he hopes to paint a portrait of his father on it soon, his father called at the Waterloo Hotel to see the 'Deery Ducks' but forgot to leave his card, 20 May 1884
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DD391/13/14/14/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 27 August 1884
27 August 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 29, Henley Road, Hornsea Rise, North London, announcing that he has sent the sketch of his father by parcel post and hopes Macdonald will like it, 'pleased and proud' that it will be in Macdonald's collection, 27 August 1884
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DD391/13/14/14/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 4 September 1884
4 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 29, Henley Road, Hornsea Rise, North London, thanking for payment of £15 for the portrait of his father, pointing out a little background added, and suggesting that it should be framed to accommodate that, thanks for invitation to Aberdeen, 4 September 1884
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DD391/13/14/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Stott, 1883
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Stott, regarding purchasing a picture from John Singer Sargent, 1883
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DD391/13/14/15/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Stott, 6 February 1883
6 February 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Stott, 81 Windsor Road, Oldham, announcing that he has just returned from Paris, visit to Sargent who had several Venetian paintings but had been waiting for Stott to arrive and tell him what kind of sketch Macdonald wants, he has only two works unsold but he and Stott agree they are the best ones, description of them, one of girls in a narrow street in Venice, the other of girls sorting beads in an interior scene, 'had I the money I would flatly own it myself', suggestion that Macdonald should write directly to Sargent in Paris, 6 February 1883
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DD391/13/14/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone, 1883
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone, regarding self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/14/16/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone, 24 March 1883
24 March 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone, 8, Melbury Road, Kensington Road, West London, acknowledging the arrival of the canvas from Macdonald and agreeing to complete a self-portrait on it after 'the last weeks of agony before 'sending-in- day' [for the Royal Academy exhibition]', 24 March 1883
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DD391/13/14/17 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 1882 - 1884
1882 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, regarding paintings for Macdonald and his friends, 1882 - 1884
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DD391/13/14/17/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 14 March [1882]
14 March [1882]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 3, St. Petersburg Place, Bayswater, London, thanking for the arrival of a gift of salmon, and for an illustrated postcard 'enjoyed by the whole family', 14 March [1882]
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DD391/13/14/17/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 15 June 1882
15 June 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, Cliff House, Newlyn, Penzance, 'The next best thing to selling a picture to you is to sell it to one of your friends', thanking Macdonald for finding a purchaser, he will let Macdonald know about his various works in progress when he goes home, and is making studies of fisherfolk in Cornwall, Gibbs is currently in Sussex but may move to Cornwall later, 15 June 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/14/17/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 2 February 1883
2 February 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 3, St. Petersburg Place, Bayswater, London, thanking Macdonald for finding him a purchaser for a picture he had just sent off to a city dealer, Mr. Keiller will now receive it, 2 February 1883
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DD391/13/14/17/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 7 December 1883
7 December 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 3, St. Petersburg Place, Bayswater, London, to cover a small sketch [absent] with description of the picture, an evening scene of a girl in a pink dress with a green umbrella, which would cost around £50, 7 December 1883
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DD391/13/14/17/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 23 January 1884
23 January 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Ernest A. Waterton, 3, St. Petersburg Place, Bayswater, London, worried that the pictures have not yet turned up as Macdonald has not written, Bould is now making enquiries about them, and he has the railway company receipt for them, 23 January 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/14/18 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, regarding portraits for Macdonald's collection, social events, the Bishop of Brechin, and art news, 1884
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DD391/13/14/18/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 5 March 1884
5 March 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 24, Dawson Place, Pembridge Square, West London, reporting that Thornycroft has sat for him three times, and the painting should be ready soon unless Macdonald would like it sent to the Grosvenor Gallery first, apologies for delay but both he and Thornycroft have been very busy lately, does Macdonald want to order a frame or should Wirzman do it? 5 March 1884
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DD391/13/14/18/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 27 May 1884
27 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 24, Dawson Place, Pembridge Square, West London, thanking him for his invitation to Scotland but he is unlikely to be there unless it is for work, at the moment he is painting the Bishop of Brechin but could not visit him either, Thornycroft says that Macdonald ought to be painted as he has an interesting head, and it would be a good introduction to the gallery, Thornycroft's painting is now finished and ready to go, asks Macdonald to send his fee straight to the A.G.B. Fund as his subscription is due, the wedding went off very well, 27 May 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/14/18/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 30 May 1884
30 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 24, Dawson Place, Pembridge Square, West London, thanking him for his postal order for three guineas, the portrait will be sent shortly, a few more sittings would have been good but there was no time before Thornycroft's marriage, sorry that Macdonald will not sit to him but glad he has an artist, 30 May 1884
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DD391/13/14/18/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 8 September 1884
8 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, Forbescourt, Dundee, thanking him for a stick, invited to dinner by the Bishop of Brechin, visit to an artist [Mr. Callar?] and 'very much charmed' with his work, he will write again when he has seen Herkomer, Thornycroft is glad that Wirzman has been to Kepplestone, 8 September 1884
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DD391/13/14/18/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, 13 September 1884
13 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T. Blake Wirzman, Forbescourt, Dundee, thanking for his invitation but having to hurry back to town, meeting with Archie Reid at Tayport, introduced by Joseph Milne, another artist, Milne's work is very good, Macdonald should buy some, Reid's pictures had gone to the Dundee exhibition, meeting with the Ogilvies where George Reid is expected on Tuesday, 'he will I think like staying there, as the house is full of jolly daughters - unfortunately he is booked', note that there is a meeting of bishops in Aberdeen in October and the Bishop of Brechin would like to call on Macdonald, 13 September 1884
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DD391/13/15 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 1867 - 1884
1867 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, and one from H. Davis, concerning commissions, paintings, family news, gifts from Macdonald (wine, granite pedestals, etc.), and mutual friends, 1867 - 1884.
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DD391/13/15/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 25 November 1867
25 November 1867
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 36 Gloucester Road, Regent's Park, London, offering him the refusal of a little picture just finished, 'it was painted freely and with pleasure', he intends to paint the same subject larger for the Royal Academy exhibition, entitled 'The Gauger and the Highlander - a tussle for the Keg', price, 25 November 1867
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DD391/13/15/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 1 December 1867
1 December 1867 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 36 Gloucester Road, Regent's Park, London, thanking him for his letter and announcing the dispatch of the picture, hoping that he likes it and thanking him for his compliments, 1 December 1867
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DD391/13/15/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 11 December [1867]
11 December [1867]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 36 Gloucester Road, Regent's Park, London, thanking for his letter and cheque, happy that he likes the picture, 'you seem to have felt pretty strongly that it has at least point!', thanks for invitation to visit, agreeing to do his best to help Macdonald acquire a small Orchardson, 11 December [1867]
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DD391/13/15/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 7 July [1868?]
7 July [1868?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 36 Gloucester Road, Regent's Park, London, explaining that Orchardson has returned from Italy, Pettie has seen in his studio a painting not yet finished or sold, and has secured it for Macdonald, Orchardson will write to him, it is the head of a woman which Pettie thinks very fine and typical, Mr. Lawson's happy memories of Kepplestone and his news that Macdonald might visit London soon, hoping to see him, 7 July [1868?]
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DD391/13/15/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 July 1870 21 July 1870
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, regarding arrangements for Orchardson sending his picture to Macdonald after it comes back from the Royal Academy exhibition, Pettie and his wife have very much enjoyed their trip to Holland, 'professionally it has been of advantage to me', meeting with Jozef Israels and outing with him to an island on the Zuiderzee, sight of Dutch troops being moved to the frontier because of 'this unhappy war', Cottier, ill with a rheumatic fever, has been sent to Aix-la-Chapelle, very near the war zone, working but not yet on a picture, Orchardson's picture his best this year, weather heavy, Orchardson should leave Venice soon though he may be too ill to do so, 'Excuse this not very intelligible scrawl', 21 July 1870
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DD391/13/15/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 23 April 1871
23 April 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, assuring him that he has not forgotten his promise to look out for a subject that would suit a painting for Macdonald, it is being 'thought out in charcoal', based on a text from 'As You Like It', 'trying my hand at a bit of forest glade', report on the hanging of the Royal Academy exhibition: 'the hangers have shewn very bad judgement ⦠not to say positive injustice', MacTaggart's and Cameron's pictures are not so unfairly hung, arguments between the hangers and the Council, Millais' 'Moses' the best of the show, McWhirter suffers by comparison, Pettie has seen his picture 'The Old Tree Trunk', in progress for Macdonald, and likes it, remarks on Peter Graham's 'Rainy Day', if Macdonald wants to know about any others Pettie will report for him, not too busy and may come north, Israels' picture is 'a splendid thing', 23 April 1871
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8 May 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, with sketch of his picture for Macdonald, 'a subject grows gradually with me and I have no idea what it will eventually turn out either in size or anything else, also doing two portraits at present, glad that Tom Graham is to show Macdonald his Royal Academy picture 'which has been so unaccountably passed over', high praise for it, cannot understand the 'frightful want of judgement' of the Royal Academy, hopes that Macdonald will be able to help him show it elsewhere, visit from Dr. Jamieson and sorry that he had nothing much to show him, when he had travelled to 'so out of the way a place as St. John's Wood', McWhirter met him at Faed's, comparison of Millais' paintings, International Exhibition of old paintings but lighting very good, 8 May 1871
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DD391/13/15/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 18 June 1871
18 June 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, reporting that his 'Silvius and Phoebe' is almost finished, hopes of its being in next year's Royal Academy exhibition, it is larger than he had thought it would be, it may be too large for Macdonald, price and condition of exhibition, asking for confidentiality if Macdonald decides to return it, plans to go to Devon to sketch, hot summer forecast in town, 18 June 1871
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DD391/13/15/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 4 July 1871
4 July 1871 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, delighted that Macdonald has purchased 'Silvius and Phoebe', he will consider his advice before the Royal Academy exhibition next year, hopes that Macdonald will be able to reuse the packing case then, off to Devon tomorrow, hoping to go north at the end of the year, hoping to meet Chalmers and Cameron, rarely does sketches but will try one for Mrs. Macdonald's scrapbook, 4 July 1871
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DD391/13/15/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, July [1871?]
July [1871?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, afraid that his picture was too large for Macdonald, 'replicas are unfair things, both to artist and buyer, they are generally duffin' and are demoralising to have to paint', very sorry that this painting does not suit, July [1871?]
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DD391/13/15/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 1 November 1871
1 November 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, apologising for delay in writing, had hopes of offering a painting just now completed to Mr. Peddie, but it has been claimed by another buyer, hopes of offering Mr. Peddie something next year, about to start an interior which will be intended for the Royal Academy exhibition, hard work this summer out of doors, fine autumn made sketching enjoyable, all his friends have settled down to winter work and he has no news, Orchardson has begun a small street scene, George Reid in London briefly, hoping to see Macdonald next year, 1 November 1871 (1 item)
DD391/13/15/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 26 - 27 April 1872
26 - 27 April 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, reporting that he has just been to the Royal Academy but cannot see George Reid's port'ait, only something he supposes is by Archie Reid, all bad news and bad hanging, 'I'll write when I'm calmer', [next day] 'Cant' see anything of Reid's, plenty portraits but few of them as good as his will be, fussiness of Academy, remarks on Millais' and Orchardson's pictures, including Millais' of Duke of Westminster, Cameron is all right, Hook is planning to visit Shetland and hopes to meet Macdonald, good picture by Israels on the line, sxciting visit to Edinburgh, called on Harvey, Peter Graham is fighting the Royal Scottish Academy, delighted with visit to Kepplestone, Mrs. Pettie will send the photographs when they are ready, he would write more gossip but he is in the Royal Academy and everyone is around, Millais threatened to correct Pettie's pictures himself, sorry he failed to sell one of Graham's pictures to Christie, Orchardson now longing to visit Aberdeen based on Pettie's description, 26 - 27 April 1872
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DD391/13/15/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 7 May 1872
7 May 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, busy days with the private view and various dinners, wishes he could write about it better for Macdonald's sake, as he would find it very interesting, [John Forbes] White has visited and promised to show him George Reid's portrait at Cottier's, Pettie does not doubt that it should have been in the exhibition, Archie Reid's painting was much admired, and was possibly bought by a Mr. Firth of Sheffield, who initially bought the wrong one, T. Graham sold his painting for a good price, admiration of Hook's work and Millais' portraits, but his 'two landscapes about which there is justly a difference of opinion', left banquet early, helping to entertain Mr. Cunliffe Brooks, M.P., whose daughter was painted by Millais, 'he has a lot of splendid pictures and too much money!!', Firth turns out to have half a million pounds, the Reids ought to send their work to Wallis' winter exhibition, regards to them, dinner with MacTaggart, Orchardson and C.E. Johnson in Greenwich, which was a jolly affair though Pettie was sober, White will supply other news, 7 May 1872
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DD391/13/15/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 28 December 1873
28 December 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, too ill to write before now, wishing he could write as he should and that they were together with a drink instead of writing, agreement on some bone of contention, thankful to have 'Silvius and Phoebe' in reserve for the Royal Scottish Academy in case he cannot finish 'Flag of Truce', description of his Academy picture for this year, including a cardinal burning papers, letters from White and Chalmers, glad that Macdonald is well, 28 December 1873
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DD391/13/15/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, n.d. [c.1875]
n.d. [c.1875]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Edinburgh Hotel, Edinburgh, saying that they are staying for a few days and then going home, 'a little anxious to see what has happened', staying with Mr. Laurie after leaving Kepplestone, along with Col. Japp, looked at one exhibition and then left for Oban, where they met Alexander Stevenson of Tynemouth, who has a hunting lodge at the top of Loch Awe, stayed with him after leaving Killin, good fishing, interesting fellow guests, 'On our way through Glasgow we heard of this dreadful explosion', Mac and his wife have lost in it, and Cottier has lost money, n.d. [c.1875]
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DD391/13/15/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 10 October 1876
10 October 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, to apologise for not writing from Oban, Mrs. Pettie is expecting a baby at the end of the month, he is back at work, delighted with Millais and thinks Macdonald must have been, too, his picture of a Beefeater is 'grand', Horsley would amuse Macdonald and can talk, he has seen no one but Orchardson, fished happily at Oban, but then caught a cold, 10 October 1876
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DD391/13/15/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 16 October 1878
16 October 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, sorry he has not written, sorry he has not visited, trip to Isle of Wight but bad cold on his return, death of Sir Francis Grant, 'The R.A. had arranged to bury him in St. Paul's where three P.R.A.s [Presidents of the Royal Academy] lie but his wife would not give up the idea of resting with him in death', election for a new President on 13 November, wants to elect Millais, but expects that Leighton will win, visit of Tom Taylor at Kepplestone, does not know him but 'Don't think much of his feeling for art', weather on the turn, visit to Riviere and view of some good work, he is to offer Macdonald a picture which Pettie quite likes, portraying a dog barking at some clothes, McWhirter is not back yet, Pettie is to visit Orchardson at Westgate-on-Sea, 16 October 1878 (2 items)
DD391/13/15/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, [March] n.d.
[March] n.d.
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, announcing the safe arrival of a picture and giving him their travel plans for going to Kepplestone, Orchardson is just back from Edinburgh, struck by George Reid's paintings, he hopes to go to Kepplestone in May, discussing Macdonald with Wells who likes Macdonald's humour, debate on colour of breeches in the picture which is going to the Royal Academy, looking forward to seeing him soon, [March], n.d.
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DD391/13/15/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, March n.d.
March n.d.
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, saying that he has just written to Hook and now wants to write to Macdonald instead of starting work, thanks for letter, he cannot go to Scotland at present as he is selecting pictures for the exhibition and then on the schools in April and May, hoping to be in Scotland in the autumn, hopes of Macdonald being in London to see the Royal Academy exhibition, rumours of illness in Mrs. Macdonald and their son, visit to Hook: 'Silverbeck is such a Hooky place! You would imagine he had made the landscape himself!', suggestion that Macdonald breed trout, description of some of Hook's pictures and a small sketch of a crab catcher, Leighton has a very large processional picture at the moment, Fildes has a large picture called 'The Widower' which he has sold for £1,890, Cameron's picture of two children crossing a brook is very good, Orchardson has three little pictures and a portrait, two good pictures by McWhirter, briefly described, and a good bust of Cottier by Lawson, cold weather, March n.d.
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DD391/13/15/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 26 April 1877
26 April 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, after visit to the first of the Royal Academy varnishing days, with brief account of pictures by George Reid, Colin Hunter, McWhirter and C.E. Johnson, Lawson, Farquharson, Millais, Hook, Orchardson, Cameron and his own, Chalmers and McTaggart have not sent in pictures, 26 April 1877
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DD391/13/15/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, n.d.
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, hoping that Tadema, Riviere and Marks will be able to come to meet Macdonald, wants Macdonald to look at Tom Graham's work in the Royal Academy tomorrow, as he has not sold either picture and would rather reduce the price than not sell, one might suit Macdonald, 'Sunday', n.d.
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DD391/13/15/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 4 November 1877
4 November 1877
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, thanking him for invitations to Kepplestone, had hoped to visit while they were at Callendar but he had to stay with his family, pleased to have met Chalmers while there, story of a London dealer named White who came to Callendar and successfully courted a Miss Mackenzie, Macdonald has had a large number of visitors, 'Keene is fine', will be in Edinburgh but will not have time to go further north, 4 November 1877
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DD391/13/15/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 24 April 1878
24 April 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, delighted that Macdonald is to visit London, and to attend the Royal Academy dinner, just returned from Wales, will defy his doctor and accept Macdonald's invitation to dinner, he is almost well anyway, 24 April 1878
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DD391/13/15/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 7 July 1878
7 July 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, just back from Paris with his wife and McWhirter, great fete with gas and oil lamps, electric lights, flags and wreaths, White will have told Macdonald about the Salon exposition, British artists well represented, Millais uncomfortable about a jury system over medals, which apparently Tadema and Herkomer are to receive, Armitage and Leighton are jurors and Pettie doubts their judgement, Millais should be judged the best, condescending compliments concerning some of the French landscapes, but figure painters not so good, for example Bonnat, Leighton, however, could learn from some of them, some good German studies, the Salon was awful apart from the sculpture, glad that Macdonald enjoyed his London visit as did all his friends, good visit to Hook, he must go to the Isle of Wight for the summer and avoid fishing in cold water, hoping to go to Aberdeen next year, 7 July 1878
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DD391/13/15/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 6 February 1879
6 February 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, visit from McWhirter who is happy to have sold his pictures to Agnew, he has just seen a picture by Corot belonging to Alexander Strahan, who wishes to sell it at once, publishers are no richer than anyone else, Macdonald's collection is so fine that perhaps this will be its crowning glory, glad that his Orchardson has done so well in Edinburgh, 6 February 1879
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DD391/13/15/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 8 August 1879
8 August 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, Alexandra Hotel, Oban, just arrived and hoping to visit Macdonald, they have just been in Callendar and Dundee, hoping to go to Aberdeen after his sister and children return to London, 8 August 1879
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DD391/13/15/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 29 September 1879
29 September 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, Rawcliffe Lodge, Langside, Glasgow, thanking for hospitality, Mr. Hardie presumably also enjoyed his visit, Hook will be visiting soon, now staying with A.B. Stewart, who hopes that Hook will call with him, as he has some good pictures and is a great admirer of Hook, impatient to return to London but must go via Edinburgh to see Sir Daniel, 29 September 1879
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DD391/13/15/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 1 December 1879
1 December 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, thanking for note, very busy, Mrs. Macdonald will be enjoying the rest from visitors, happy memories of their visit, he is sending photographs of some of his pictures as requested for the Doctor, allusion to illness of Mrs. White, discussing Macdonald with Hook, seeing Orchardson, mention of etching which are good except those of Pettie's work, regards to both George and Archie Reid, Dr. Urquhart is to marry Miss R., Miss Williams is married, a grand affair, enclosing cards from his friend Watt, whose portrait he has painted, in the hope that someone might be able to help him in business, which appears to involve being agent for various periodicals, 1 December 1879
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DD391/13/15/29 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, March 1880
March 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, saying that he has found a half-written letter to Macdonald but will start afresh, sorry to hear that Macdonald has been ill, bad winter has caused much illness, trying to buy some ground in Fitzjohn's Avenue, 'one of the finest roads in the north of London', where Long has built a house, and Poole also had one, hoping to build a house with a large studio or two, 'In fact studios with a house attached!', the freehold is £3,000, Mr. Wallace is the architect, good night hosted by Henry Irving with supper under a tent on the stage, Orchardson to propose that Macdonald is invited to the Royal Academy banquet, he is not very political, he did not know of Dr. Farquharson's standing, view of Orchardson's picture of Napoleon, dimensions of Pettie's largest picture, description of Millais' 'Cherry Ripe' and its effect at an exhibition in Bond Street, and other works there, sketch of Lawson and suggestion that he could do the statue of Wallace planned for Aberdeen, March 1880
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DD391/13/15/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 14 November 1880
14 November 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, [21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London], rumours of Macdonald's illness and writing in consolation, hoping to hear soon that he is better, kind notion of bachelor outing on Arran, Pettie's son is now better, had a good time there, and is now using it for a painting, of which a sketch is attached, dinner for the Royal Academy given by the Lord Mayor, Hook and Millais there, as well as Leighton, debate coming up as to Sunday opening of the galleries, and as to reducing number of entries to four pictures per exhibition, though this would be bad when it comes to Millais, Hook, etc., mention of housebuilding and dimensions of studio, Millais suffering from nervous rheumatism, he is sure Pettie's house will be a good investment, Mrs. Beddington was painted by Millais and now Mr. Beddington wants Pettie to paint him, anxious about the comparison, cruel to make a sick man read his writing, 14 November 1880
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DD391/13/15/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 5 December 1880
5 December 1880 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, Wallace says that Macdonald is a little better, visit to Hook with Johnson, fun looking for trout for a picture, 'Hook's good nature was unfathomable', Reid's good sketch of Millais, 5 December 1880
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DD391/13/15/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 15 August 1881
15 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, St. Enoch Station Hotel, Glasgow, on his way to paint a portrait in Dundee but unable to go further north as he then has to go to Corrie, Arran, to paint landscapes, he had just finished building a wooden hut when the call came to Dundee to paint a Mr. Harris 'who has just given the town a lot of money, £30,000, and is to have his own portrait in return! A bad bargain for him, don't you think?', would still like to visit him but there is so much going on at home with his new studio that he may have to return there, 15 August 1881
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DD391/13/15/33 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 6 November 1881
6 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, having just moved house and still in a muddle, 'Thanks for your severe scolding, it has done me good ⦠Will painting my own 'fiz' make all right? Then I'm on, as soon as possible', he had heard of Macdonald's plans for the portrait gallery and was beginning to feel jealous that he had not been asked, asking for proportions within the statutory oval canvas, discussing subject with Orchardson, hoping to do a lot of work this year, his wife is exhausted after the move, 6 November 1881 (1 item)
DD391/13/15/34 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21 November 1881
21 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, saying that his self-portrait should have been despatched on Friday, he did two but destroyed one, 'You must be gentle with me - remember I am not a good subject ⦠some friends liked it, others not', the painting has been despatched via London and North Western passenger train, 21 November 1881
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DD391/13/15/35 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 23 November 1882
23 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, glad that he likes the self-portrait, Wallace is going to take payment in granite for Pettie's new hallway, meeting with Millais, Wallace will send Macdonald a sketch of the kind of pedestal he wants for the hallway, 'I trust you won't let him worry you', 23 November 1882
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DD391/13/15/36 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 12 February 1882
12February 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, thanking him for the wine, hoping that Macdonald feels better, visit from Mrs. Anderson and her daughter, 'they have a nice place about a mile hence with pasture and cows, altho' they are dreading the building mania in this direction', busy trying to paint despite seasonal weather, died with Sir Frederick, a jolly host, with a pleasant house and a view of his partly finished pictures, description of one he particularly liked, a classical figure, reaction to Douglas becoming President of the Royal Scottish Academy, 'he is a fastidious man but a genuine one', he has begun Mac's head and will finish it soon, dinner with Sir Henry Thomson and seeing his Millais portrait, liked too Hunter's pictures of the Ailsa Craig with two steamtugs, he has not seen many pictures for the Royal Academy, his own big canvas is nearly eight feet, 'I trust it may like the bullet find its billet', he likes his new studio, hopes that Macdonald might be able to come and see it, 12 February 1882
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DD391/13/15/37 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 10 March 1882
10 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 21, St. John's Wood Road, N.W. London, just despatching Mac's portrait, his collection is 'a novel and fine idea', visit from Mrs. Laing, he is ready for the pedestals, the Etching Club is to meet there on Monday, Millais, Hunt, Barlow, Calderon, etc., he was lucky and sold all his work, 'lucky as usual', Orchardson is not to finish his big picture for the Academy but will have several portraits in, including one of Mrs. Robertson, 'very fine', Millais also has a couple of portraits in, hoping to see Macdonald at the Academy dinner, looking forward to seeing Mrs. Macdonald, Mrs. Pettie is expecting another baby in about a month, Reid is 'a sterling example to weaker brethren', glad Macdonald is feeling better, 10 March 1882
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DD391/13/15/38 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 30 March 1882
30 March 1882 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, delighted with the pedestals, just arrived, 'when I have something worthy of putting on them I will be quite grand', Lawson is doing a marble bust of his second son, nearly time for sending material in for the Royal Academy exhibition, 'F. Holls' portraits will make a sensation this year, they are fine', John Forbes White called on Pettie on his way to Spain, 'lucky man', looking forward to seeing Macdonald at the dinner, he has had a bad cold, hoping George Reid has something good, Mr. Aird has bought all Pettie's pictures and has a flower piece by Reid, Calderon has been ill and cannot finish his principal work for the Academy, 30 March 1882
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DD391/13/15/39 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 11 August 1882
11 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, accepting his dinner invitation, his wife had a boy on Easter Sunday morning, both fine, the pedestals have been much admired, looking forward to seeing him, 11 April 1882
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DD391/13/15/40 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 28 June 1882
28 June 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, saying that he has managed to talk to Holl about doing a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, and he will be pleased to do it, 'Holl is a chap that always does his best and it won't be for want of trying if he does not lick all the rest!', hoping Macdonald is well, Pettie is busy painting and will leave for Westgate with his family for August, hoping to head north in September, 'It's too good a joke to threaten a fellow and punish him for not being able to get to heaven (or Aberdeen) just any season', 28 June 1882
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DD391/13/15/41 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Davis, 30 June 1882
30 June 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Davis, 18 St. John's Wood Road, apologising that he has been out of town, sorry that he cannot say when he will be able to do a self-portrait for Macdonald, as he is extremely busy at present, he cannot even find time to go to Paris for the Salon, which he considers almost a duty and which he has done for the last 20 years, 30 June 1882
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DD391/13/15/42 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 9 September 1882
9 September 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Manse, care of Rev. M. McLean, Brodick, saying that he and MacWhirter, with their wives, are setting out for Sutherland next week and hope to be in Aberdeen after that, hopes that that will suit Macdonald, must then go to Edinburgh to work, 9 September 1882
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DD391/13/15/43 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 14 November 1882
14 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, agreeing to do a sketch of himself, 'heaven help me!', thanking for the offer of a dog 'but we cannot keep them in town, Poor things, if they are not stolen they die of want of exercise. We have tried many', Wallace will be delighted with granite for the hall [apparently erroneously dated, should perhaps be 1881], 14 November 1882
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DD391/13/15/44 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 3 December 1882
3 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, should have written sooner but has no news, visit to Holls but he is very busy, but has not forgotten his portrait for Macdonald, Tenniel's however is done and will go this week, Pettie will call and see it tomorrow, Tenniel is 'such a nice fellow', hoping to dine soon with du Maurier, has had a bad cold, sorry to hear that Mrs. Macdonald is ill, horrid weather with fog, missed the etching meeting and so missed seeing Millais and Hook, Macdonald's collection is becoming famous, dinner at Royal Society with Norman Lockyer, Black, Orchardson and 'all the savants', good speech by Huxley, hopes of seeing Faed soon, Grosvenor Gallery opened yesterday, Pettie is on the Old Masters Exhibition committee with Horsley, 'I'm getting a reputation for having good wine, especially champagne - I'm ruined!', 3 December 1882
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DD391/13/15/45 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 16 December 1882
16 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, regarding some joke which has been printed in a magazine or newspaper involving Macdonald, Mac and Pettie, 'Pigs don't sing', 16 December 1882
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DD391/13/15/46 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 17 January 1883
17 January 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, sorry to hear that Macdonald is poorly, rumour that he is to come to London to see a doctor, MacWhirter will not do his own portrait but will sit to Pettie, if Macdonald will agree, he has heard that Calderon is doing Riviere, they have had a children's party by way of a housewarming, Wallace has made a good job of the house and they are delighted with it, Wallace's sweetheart is 'all that your fancy (and his) has painted her, very nice', but the engagement is not yet public, 17 January 1883
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DD391/13/15/47 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 27 May 1883
27 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, regarding arrangements to paint Boehm, both Pettie and Macdonald are working hard but Pettie has his holiday in Scotland to look forward to, visit from Lawrie of Aberdeen and Mathews, 27 May 1883
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DD391/13/15/48 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 4 July 1883
4 July 1883 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, just returned from the country, delighted that Boehm was pleased with his self-portrait, pleased to have had the chance to become better acquainted with him, he will send the portrait when it is dry, looking forward to his holiday at the end of July to get off to the 'fresh north', Mrs. Pettie will call at the Langham in the hope of seeing Mrs. Macdonald, dinner with Irving and Millais, 4 July 1883
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DD391/13/15/49 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 10 July 1883
10 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, announcing that he has just sent off the portrait of Boehm, 'it will hardly do me much credit', Millais says his family liked his self-portrait very much, Irving's dinner would have been reported in the papers, the speeches were very good, Mrs. Pettie has not been well and missed Mrs. Macdonald's visit, Holl has not forgotten his promise to do a self-portrait, 10 July 1883
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DD391/13/15/50 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 18 October 1883
18 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, regarding plans to paint a portrait of Marshall, he would like to make a good job of it as Marshall has 'a good head', debate concerning sizes of heads in the portraits, note from Sir Everett [presumably Millais] with news of success in fishing, 18 October 1883
(1 item) DD391/13/15/51 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 10 November 1883
10 November 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, announcing that he has finished painting Calder Marshall, pleased to find that Millais enjoyed his visit as much as Pettie did, McWhirter is back in town, Holl is going to take work easier which means he will have time for Macdonald's portrait, he is also to finish a portrait of Pettie begun long ago, Marshall was a patient sitter, when it is dry he will send it, meeting with Mr. Hodgson who has pleasant recollections of Kepplestone, Orchardson is in town and teaching at the Royal Academy School, Pettie is on the Winter Exhibition committee and has to go and choose paintings from Buckingham Palace and Hampton Court, young Cope is 'clever and very promising', 10 November 1883
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DD391/13/15/52 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, [February 1884]
[February 1884]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, writing on behalf of his brother-in- law C.E. Johnson '(who by the bye was not elected the other night!)', and his nephew William Johnson, who wants a position in some London merchant house, 'He is a likely youth without vice and very steady', visit to Hook's to paint landscape, description of the painting for which it is required, 'Hook was so good, cut down two trees for me and send me up to London with a forest on the top of my cab', conversation with Hook about Macdonald and about the painting with which he is to pay Millais for his portrait, benefit of new paintings being sent to the Royal Scottish Academy, 'Sunday', [February 1884]
(2 items) DD391/13/15/53 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 17 February 1884
17 February 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, thanking for kind reply to his letter, he has seen Johnson who is going to call on Messrs. Wallace and Bouse this week with a view to a position for his son who is still at King's College, reference also to a note to Mr. MacBrayne, working hard, no news, will remind Holl again about the portrait, but he is painting the Prince of Wales at the moment, 'who gives him sittings and behaves like a gentleman I believe!', glad Macdonald has got Tadema, Hunter is happy, 17 February 1884
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DD391/13/15/54 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 20 July 1884
20 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, London, hoped to have done Pearson's head by now, 'but he is too busy to sit, drat him! ⦠a 'dry as dust' that does not deserve the honour!!!!', plans to leave for Arran soon, his wife hopes to go to Aberdeen, the Andersons have a lovely place at Frognal, they are to be in Aberdeen soon, portraits he has been painting, including one of Bret Harte 'for practice on spec!', he had to do something popular, Millais is working on a portrait of Gladstone again, 20 July 1884
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DD391/13/15/55 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 11 September 1884 11 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, East Mayish, Brodick, having a good rest and not inclined to think of painting, Yuill reported having seen Macdonald, asking when it would suit Macdonald for them to visit, though perhaps Mrs. Pettie should write to Mrs. Macdonald on that point, they have Allie with them, he will reserve gossip for his visit, 11 September 1884
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DD391/13/15/56 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 17 September 1884
17 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, East Mayish, Brodick, regretting that he will not be able to go to Aberdeen this time, artists are not as free as they are thought, hoping Mrs. Macdonald will benefit from her holiday in Braemar, good holiday in Arran, no fishing but had a good time fishing Loch Never with Black in the spring, 17 September 1884
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DD391/13/16 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 1876 - 1884
1876 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, concerning commissions and social engagements, and thanks for gifts of pedestal and dog, 1876 - 1884
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DD391/13/16/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 21 October 1876
21 October 1876 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, apologising for the late reply to his letter, he has been in Portsmouth, assisting at the launching of the Breehante, thanking for offer of a pedestal and looking forward to receiving it, they love the dog he sent, which often reminds them of him, they received his message via Rajon, hoping to visit him in Scotland, 21 October 1876
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DD391/13/16/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 10 November 1876
10 November 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, thanking for the beautiful pedestal, intending to send a sketch once he has decided what to paint for Macdonald, the picture will probably be ready next summer, the dog 'grows daily in our estime', 10 November 1876
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DD391/13/16/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 22 May 1878
22 May 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, sorry that he cannot return in time to meet Macdonald in London, but hoping to see him another time, 22 May 1878
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DD391/13/16/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 19 March 1880 19 March 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, regarding the Royal Scottish Academy's objection to leaving the glass on a picture so he no longer intends to exhibit it, if Macdonald does not mind he would now like to exhibit it at the Grosvenor Gallery, where glass is allowed, 19 March 1880
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DD391/13/16/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 7 July 1880
7 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, regarding how quickly time is passing, and how now any visit to Scotland will be extremely curtailed, he regrets it but 'I cannot exist without making pictures', thanks for invitation anyway, 7 July 1880
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DD391/13/16/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 22 July 1880
22 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, explaining that he has not painted anything because he has lost time in selecting or hanging other artists' work, he has not been able to finish his series of costumes for Irving's Coriolanus, regrets that he will only be able to visit the Powells in Scotland, though Macdonald's invitation sounds 'very enticing', 22 July 1880
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12 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, accepting invitation to dinner, 12 April 1882
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DD391/13/16/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 6 November 1882
6 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, asking for fifty guineas for a canvas (probably a self-portrait), thanking him for allowing his picture to be sent to the Grosvenor Gallery, 'Couldn't leave the easel pictures take up too much time', 6 November 1882
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DD391/13/16/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 20 April 1883
20 April 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Hotel du Parc, Menton, declining invitation to dinner as he doubts he will be in town, as he has been sent south for his health, he has begun the portrait and will send it to Macdonald in Jermyn Street, London, if he does not hear to the contrary, 20 April 1883
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DD391/13/16/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 4 July 1883 4 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, explaining that 'the thing was not good enough, so I am now painting it over', hoping it will be sent by the end of the week, 4 July 1883
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DD391/13/16/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 12 September 1883
12 September 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, in receipt of a letter from Onless urging him 'to fill up the so called gaps in your collection', he has begun the painting three times again but cannot please himself, 12 September 1883
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DD391/13/16/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 1 January 1884
1 January 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, announcing that the last work he did in 1883 was finishing his self-portrait for Macdonald's gallery, it will be sent as soon as it is dry, 1 January 1884
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DD391/13/16/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 17 January 1884
17 January 1884 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W. London, saying that if Macdonald offered him three times the price to do the painting again he would not accept it, but he is pleased that at least Macdonald likes it, he is pleased too that he will be represented in Macdonald's house which he still longs to visit, but his work is 'hard labour', he is hoping at least to have one work in the Royal Academy exhibition, he has no time even to visit friends a few miles away, but he cannot complain as he is proud to have their invitations, 17 January 1884
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DD391/13/17 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, E. Armitage, Richard Ansdell, H.H. Armstead, Edgar Barclay, J.S. Boehm, Sam Bough, G.H. Boughton, William Brodie, J.M. Burgess, William P. Burton, Randolph Caldecott, Philip H. Calderon, Hugh Cameron, Paul Chalmers, A.S. Cope, Frederick G. Cotman, and Eyre Crowe, 1868 - 1884
1868 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, E. Armitage, Richard Ansdell, H.H. Armstead, Edgar Barclay, J.S. Boehm, Sam Bough, G.H. Boughton, William Brodie, J.M. Burgess, William P. Burton, Randolph Caldecott, Philip H. Calderon, Hugh Cameron, Paul Chalmers, A.S. Cope, Frederick G. Cotman, and Eyre Crowe, concerning arts news, gifts, visits, commissions, and portraits for Macdonald's collection, 1868 - 1884
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DD391/13/17/1 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, regarding painting and arts news, 1884 (2 letters)
DD391/13/17/1/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, 28 October 1884
28 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, 17B, Eldon Road, Kensington, West London, explaining that he has not written because he has been behind with his work, he would be delighted to have the dog offered, he has a book ready to post to Macdonald, busy with paintings 'April' and 'Stoops to Conquer' which was required earlier than expected, supper with Sambourne, Gregory, Pettie, Keene, Fildes, Caldecott, Millais and others, a merry party and some jokes which do not bear repeating, he has broached a subject to Gregory [probably concerning a portrait] but Gregory does not seem delighted, Abbey is writing in the dark, 28 October 1884
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DD391/13/17/1/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, 11 November 1884
11 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin A. Abbey, 54, Bedford Gardens, Kensington, West London, announcing that he has sent a book and a little drawing, but if the drawing will not do he will send another, 'they're not particularly difficult to do', he is still very busy, regrets that people have to work who are not suited to it, safe arrival of dog, 'an affectionate little cuss', most people are now back in town except Colin, Boughton is doing a large picture, Pettie has not yet chosen a subject, and Sargent has done some good portraits but has no current orders, he is at Farquharson's studio but would do better with one of his own where people could find him, description of watercolours started by Abbey, with sketch of himself trying to fathom the structure of one, offering to draw a portrait of the dog, with wistful sketch, he has included a few proofs of 'She Stoops' with the parcel, 11 November 1884 (2 items)
DD391/13/17/2 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 1882 - 1883
1882 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, regarding sailing, art news, painting a self- portrait for Macdonald's collection, and Rossetti's work, 1882 - 1883
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DD391/13/17/2/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 12 September 1882
12 September 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 3, Hall Road, St. John's Wood, London, regarding his journey from Barrow to Ryde, his stay in Inverness, and journey to Oban, Staffa and Iona, journey from Oban to the Isle of Man, stay in Westmoreland but weather too bad for mountaineering, agreeing to paint his self-portrait for Macdonald 'at once while I look tanned and healthy', 'Would you object to a sou'wester on my head and dirty-looking weather as a background?', it would lend itself to 'more picturesque treatment', asking for more details on the dimensions of the portraits, and querying the idea of oval portraits, intention of writing to Col. Allardyce [probably James Allardyce, LL.D. Aberdeen University 1895, antiquary] 'enclosing the jointed instructions for collecting beetles', 12 September 1882
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DD391/13/17/2/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 16 September 1882
16 September 1882 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 3, Hall Road, St. John's Wood, London, announcing that he has painted the self-portrait, he could finish it better but prefers to preserve freshness, he has omitted the sou'wester but painted himself in an old blue serge jacket, the grey-white background could be a large blank canvas or the mainsail of the yacht, his wife says it makes him look fat, it will dry slowly as it is painted with poppy oil, 16 September 1882
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DD391/13/17/2/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 30 December 1882
30 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 3, Hall Road, St. John's Wood, London, delighted with Sambourne's version of Macdonald and his wife on their Christmas card, variable weather in London, comments on the Belt case, a court case concerning a 'second rate bust' in which interest in the artist is less intense than that in the differences between artistic opinion and that of the court, mention of the Rosettis at the Royal Academy, his own visit to the galleries and what he saw, he regards the room of Rosetti's works as 'a chamber of horrors', 'I am glad that at last people will be able to judge of Rosetti for themselves, but regret that the R.A. should be instrumental in the process of instruction', none of the members liked the pictures, 'according to Baron Huddlestone our admitting them proves that we admire them', 30 December 1882
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DD391/13/17/2/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 29 March 1883
29 March 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 3, Hall Road, St. John's Wood, London, thanking for plants which have arrived safely, looking forward to seeing Macdonald at the Royal Academy dinner, offering accommodation to Mrs. Macdonald if she comes, publication of his lectures, 'I may expect very shortly to be pitched into by the critics not only for my painting but for my writing. However I am very pachydermatious', 29 March 1883
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DD391/13/17/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, 1881 - 1883
1881 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, regarding possible meetings and Macdonald's portrait collection, 1881 - 1883
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DD391/13/17/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, 9 September [1881]
9 September [1881]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, Moy, Kingussie, thanking him for his letter and invitation to Kepplestone, looking forward to meeting him either there or in London, he has met an old schoolfellow of Macdonald's named Wallace, thanks for money order, 9 September [1881]
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DD391/13/17/3/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, 2 April 1882
2 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, Lytham House, St. Alban's Road, Kensington, West London, regarding confusion over visiting card, sorry to have missed Macdonald but hoping to see him at the private view or the Royal Academy dinner, confined to bed because of the fog, pleased that Millais is to paint Hook, otherwise has very little news of the art world, the Royal Academy exhibition is always much the same though he hopes for better, 2 April 1882
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DD391/13/17/3/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, 20 August 1883
20 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Richard Ansdell, Lytham House, St. Alban's Road, Kensington, West London, sorry to have missed Macdonald in London but was ill, glad he is pleased with Cope's sketch of him for Macdonald's collection, he would like to accept Macdonald's invitation but regrets that his visits to Scotland are over after 35 years, sorry he could not have done his own sketch for Macdonald's collection, 'I am such a duffer at portraits', 20 August 1883
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DD391/13/17/4 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, regarding a portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/17/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 4 June 1883
4 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead [no address], mentioning that he has just returned from Italy and that he will contact Cope regarding a sitting, 4 June 1883
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DD391/13/17/4/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 18 November 1883
18 November 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 52, Circus Road, St. John's Wood, North West London, hoping that Macdonald will make it clear to Cope that Armstead is not responsible for the arrangements, visit from Hodgson and arrangements with him, Macdonald's collection should become very interesting, 18 November 1883
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DD391/13/17/4/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 13 March 1884
13 March 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.H. Armstead, 52, Circus Road, St. John's Wood, North West London, glad that Macdonald likes Hodgson's portrait of him, Macdonald is welcome to the time spent, as it was an honour to be included, 'probably, it may by [sic] my only chance with posterity!' 'Centuries hence, when your Collection is in some Museum, and my works (luckily) destroyed, a future Lecturer on Art may earn his fee by stating some theory as to the character of my work - based solely on the portrait you now possess', looking forward to visiting if he is ever in Aberdeen, looking forward to the gift of whisky, hopes that Macdonald will visit him in London, 13 March 1884
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DD391/13/17/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edgar Barclay, 1874 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edgar Barclay, regarding difficulties in selling paintings, 1874
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DD391/13/17/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edgar Barclay, 7 November 1874
7 November 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edgar Barclay, Studio, 49, Via Margritta, Rome, thanking Macdonald for his trouble in trying to sell Barclay's pictures, sorry that his pictures did not appeal to the customer Macdonald had in mind, he agrees however to reduce the price of the 'Dairy Farm' picture for Mr. Ogston [one of the Ogston and Tennant soap family, related to Sir Alexander Ogston, surgeon], his 'boy and kid' picture is unpopular, as Macdonald will have realised, he finds it hard to judge public opinion and sometimes paintings of which he thinks little sell well for him, however, he still does not feel he can ask less for the 'boy and kid', sorry to be taking up space in Macdonald's house, 7 November 1874
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DD391/13/17/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, regarding portrait for Macdonald's collection, sculpture, and statue of a member of the Royal Family, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/17/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 30 May 1883 30 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, South West London, regarding arrangements with Pettie for a sitting, delay as Boehm has to go to Balmoral for a few days on business, hoping to call on Macdonald if this is convenient, hopes to see his collection, hopes of travelling to Scotland one day with his wife, but having a country house curtails their excursions elsewhere, 30 May 1883
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DD391/13/17/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 28 June 1883
28 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, South West London, announcing that Pettie has finished an excellent portrait of him, 'I am glad not to be a painter and not to have to do myself' but delighted to be done by Pettie and so well, 28 June 1883
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DD391/13/17/6/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 14 - 20 July 1883
14 - 20 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, South West London, thanking him for letter and whisky, busy in Windsor 'on the lifesize statue which was the cause of my last scotch journey', he has taken the opportunity to press Macdonald's case on some matter, the statue is to be cast at Windsor in case the soft clay model is damaged in transit, glad Macdonald is pleased with Pettie's portrait, he has not had much time to help find more subjects for portraits but hopes soon to see Burne Jones and Legros, his wife is off to Kissingen, a German spa, 14 - 20 July 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/17/6/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 9 August 1883
9 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, South West London, announcing that he thinks he has achieved something concerning Hook, Millais and Osborne [possibly Osborne House, Isle of Wight], he has finished with 'J.B.' [possibly himself] until he places him, possibly in Aberdeen, his wife is still away, the whisky Macdonald sent 'is nectar', 9 August 1883
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DD391/13/17/6/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 14 October 1883
14 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, Bentsbrook, Dorking, Surrey, thanking him for a letter and clever poem, he caught a cold leaving Balmoral, his daughter's injuries are not yet healed, 'nasty deep bites' which the doctor says are not serious, they were the reason for their not stopping at Aberdeen, he will return to London as soon as the workmen are out of his studio and will then visit Burne Jones and Legros regarding portraits for Macdonald's collection, Princess Beatrice and Princess Christian were painting at Balmoral with a Mr. Green and were interested in Macdonald's collection, 14 October 1883
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DD391/13/17/6/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 3 March 1884
3 March 1884 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, South West London, reporting that Burne Jones has not been well lately and has been staying at Rottingdean, Sussex, he is now back in London, mention of a 'revolutionary energetic Italian' who is working granite for him, 'as sure of himself as Benevenuto Cellini', he himself has hurt his knee jumping off his horse, Pettie is on the council now so Boehm sees more of him, he has now written to Burne Jones, 3 March 1884
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DD391/13/17/6/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, 19 Aoril 1884
19 April 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.S. Boehm, Brighton, where he is hoping to rid himself of bronchitis which prevented him from working on the sculpture exhibition this year, the wind is so bitter he can only go out in the middle of the day, sorry that he will not be able to dine with Macdonald in May, hopes to see him at the Academy banquet, his wife looks forward to meeting Mrs. Macdonald, Burne Jones is very busy just now trying to finish off work but may well be willing soon, feeling very low, 19 April 1884
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DD391/13/17/7 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 1869
1869
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, regarding trouble with watercolours and commission for Macdonald, 1869
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DD391/13/17/7/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 15 January 1869 15 January 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 2, Hill Street, Edinburgh, sorry to have taken so long to reply, but 'I was at that time engaged on some water color drawings which I had got into a confounded mess', offers Macdonald the refusal of a small picture with the study of the Hayfield as part payment, Dr. Jamieson has a painting based on the study, Bough will not be working on any small paintings until the end of the month, he intends to visit Aberdeen in March or April and will bring with him then anything suitable, 15 January 1869
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DD391/13/17/7/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 16 June 1869
16 June 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 2, Hill Street, Edinburgh, 'I have been worse than a pagan to you' but has not recently been working in oils, he is trying to get rid of his efforts in watercolour, he will offer his first oil painting to Macdonald, going to work in Cumberland, possibility of visit to London to see the exhibitions, he will try to be home when Macdonald is visiting Edinburgh, 16 June 1869
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DD391/13/17/8 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, regarding visits to Scotland, thanks for gifts, and Macdonald's collection of portraits, 1884
(3 letters) DD391/13/17/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, 11 September 1884
11 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, Finzean, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, regretting that he must decline Macdonald's invitation to Kepplestone, glad that they met and that he has seen 'the famous collection', hoping to visit again, 11 September 1884
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DD391/13/17/8/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, 2 October 1884
2 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, West House, Campden Hill Road, West London, thanking him for his note, mention of death of Mrs. Herapath's brother, sorry not to have known that Abbey was up in Scotland, appreciation of the countryside, hoping to show Macdonald the results of his sketching there, hoping to return and accept Macdonald's invitation, impressed by Aberdeen, hopes of visiting with Abbey some time, London is pleasant with everyone returning from their summer and exchanging stories, Macdonald may send a canvas for his self-portrait whenever he likes, but with the frame, hopes of a trip to Holland for the background of a picture, 2 October 1884
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DD391/13/17/8/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, 30 October 1884
30 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, Arts Club, Hanover Square, West London, thanks for Finnan haddies, much better than the London ones smoked in Houndsditch 'over the refuse of the dust bins', thanks also for the whisky, which will be 'soft and silky and insinuating', dinner at Frank Holl's with Sambourne and du Maurier, nagging Holl to do his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, he is painting Lord Dufferin [Lord Dufferin and Ava, 1826 - 1902, Viceroy of India 1884 - 1888], good that everyone is returning from their summer trips, good weather, he will try again at his own self-portrait soon, 30 October 1884
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DD391/13/17/9 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, 1871 - 1880
1871 - 1880
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, regarding a commission for Aberdeen Council, mutual acquaintances, and work, 1871 - 1880
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DD391/13/17/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, 21 November 1871
21 November 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, St. Helen's, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, glad that Macdonald is honouring someone who has done so much for Aberdeen, if he had to choose between a portrait by Sir Francis Grant and one by George Reid he would choose Reid's, as regards the bust he can visit Sir Alexander or see him in Edinburgh, he would like to vote in support of the scheme but not if it looks as if he is fishing for work, but regardless, the portrait should be by Reid, 21 November 1871
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DD391/13/17/9/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, 29 November 1871 29 November 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, St. Helen's, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, apologising for his last note which was in response to the Provost's answer, and confusion over whether sculpture was intended as well as painting, gratitude of his friend R.W. Thomson to the Macdonalds regarding some chairs, pleased that someone has been employed at the works, sorry not to have seen more of Macdonald in Edinburgh, he has made a good study of a remarkable head, enquiring about Mr. Dawson and the Peterhead inauguration, 29 November 1871
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DD391/13/17/9/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, 25 September 1878
25 September 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, asking Macdonald to lend his Orchardson, 'A Social Eddy', to the Royal Scottish Academy for three months, all expenses of carriage and insurance will be met, 25 September 1878
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DD391/13/17/9/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, 19 July 1880
19 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Brodie, St. Helen's, Cambridge Street, Edinburgh, saying that he has always envied Macdonald, he likes Hook but must do as he is a sailor's son, he is very busy just now but not with work, he would like to go to Aberdeen but cannot afford the time, 19 July 1880
(1 item) DD391/13/17/10 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 1884
1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, regarding a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1884
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DD391/13/17/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, n.d. [1884]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 60, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, North West London, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, and to have his friends do the same, the canvas has arrived safely, n.d. [1884]
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DD391/13/17/10/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 1 August 1884
1 August 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 60, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, North West London, announcing that the portrait is nearly finished and will be dispatched shortly, query over an artist who has refused to paint and may have thought he was being offered less money than others, 1 August 1884
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DD391/13/17/10/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 19 September 1884
19 September 1884 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.M. Burgess, 60, Finchley Road, St. John's Wood, North West London, explaining that he had finished his portrait but did not like it as he was ill and will try again soon, 19 September 1884
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DD391/13/17/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William P. Burton, 1869
1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William P. Burton, concerning paintings by Hook, Watson and Fraser, 1869
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DD391/13/17/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William P. Burton, 10 June 1869
10 June 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William P. Burton, Wood End, Witley, [Surrey], regarding approaching J.C. Hook for a picture, originally to be a copy of 'Caught by the Tide' but now to be a piece from nature, he may be going abroad this year, possibility of getting a picture of J.D. Watson's, he encloses a sketch of one just finished [absent], asking if Macdonald knows Alexander Fraser's work, as he is there now and has improved greatly, he is sending Macdonald a drawing in exchange for alcohol sent him, and if he likes the drawing he can send more drink as his friends have swallowed most of it, Tom Gray was to visit but missed the train, longing to go north but too busy at present, 10 June 1869
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DD391/13/17/12 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 1884 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, concerning a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1884
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DD391/13/17/12/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 20 May 1884
20 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 24, Holland Street, Kensington, West London, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, announcing the safe arrival of the canvas, and hoping to complete it in the summer, 20 May 1884
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DD391/13/17/12/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 28 July 1884
28 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 24, Holland Street, Kensington, West London, apologising that he has been unable 'to put my hand to it and my head on it [the canvas] because of commitments to book illustration, he hopes to start in a few days, sorry that he will not see Keene soon to hear an account of the collection, 28 July 1884
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DD391/13/17/12/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, 12 September 1884
12 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Randolph Caldecott, Broomfield, Frensham, Farnham, Surrey, announcing that he has sent the portrait and thinks it like him, but if Macdonald meets him and does not agree he will change it, 12 September 1884
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DD391/13/17/13 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 1868 - 1884
1868 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, on arts news, visits, commissions for Macdonald and for John Aird, his patron, holidays and family news, 1868 - 1884
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 17 September 1868
17 September 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 12, Royal Road, Ramsgate, Kent, thanking him for his complimentary letter, explaining about a cabinet picture of a young lady in modern dress inspecting a Japanese cabinet, and that it was painted not for dramatic effect but as an experiment in the use of colour, sketch of the composition, with descriptions of the colours, he understands that Macdonald would be reluctant to buy it without seeing it, but he makes it a rule never to send pictures out for inspection, 17 September 1868
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DD391/13/17/13/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 3 August 1881
3 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, saying that Macdonald is right in thinking that he is to visit Altyre, near Forres, at the end of the month, and would be happy to visit Macdonald, glad to hear that his friend A.P. Fletcher is at last taking a holiday, 3 August 1881
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DD391/13/17/13/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 28 August 1881
28 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, writing on behalf of his wife to confirm arrangements for their visit, they intend to travel by easy stages, his wife has just returned from the seaside with the children and he himself has just returned from the Vale of Llangollen where the weather was terrible, looking forward to better in Scotland, 28 August 1881
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DD391/13/17/13/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 23 September 1881
23 September 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, thanking him for their hospitality, about to paint a portrait of 'the fair bride', appreciation of their stay, 'we went to see strangers, and ⦠left dear old friends ⦠what is your magic, dear Macdonald? By what charm have you drawn around you all that is best, and made your house the meeting place of all parties and classes?', they have received an invitation to stay at Millais', movements of his children, one of whom is on board his ship, regards to George Reid, for whom he will look out for a studio in London, 23 September 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/17/13/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 24 October 1881
24 October 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, announcing safe arrival of portrait [painted by George Reid and on loan from Macdonald] which his children think is very like him, as soon as the 'clan' [of other artists] have seen it, it will be returned, glad that 'jolly Millais' visited Macdonald, he has written Calderon a letter all in verse, to which he has been unable to respond in kind, 'Hard at work here - six pictures on the easel - enjoying myself all day long', 24 October 1881
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DD391/13/17/13/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 15 November 1881
15 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, announcing that his framemaker has just packed the portrait and it is ready to go north, hopes that it will arrive safely, visit from Pettie, who was pleased with it, as was Riviere, hopes to visit Pettie tomorrow and see his portrait, he has had to 'wrestle in spirit' over it, meeting of the Etching Club at Hodgson's, Hook and Millais there, 'all subjects on earth discussed (except Etching)', compliments to George Reid, tactics for flattering wives of portrait subjects, 15 November 1881
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DD391/13/17/13/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 15 January 1882
15 January 1882 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, sorry to hear that Macdonald is to see Sir Henry Thompson and hopes that the matter is not that serious, though 'how often it happens that me of our time of life think his services are required', the power of coincidence, with examples, he seldom sees Marks but expects to see him at the Royal Academy, he thinks Riviere will be all right, but he needs the size of the canvas oval and the head, sorry to hear that George Reid is being so successful at portraits, since it means he will not be coming to London, MacWhirter has just bought a house opposite Calderon and is building a huge studio, Pettie (in 'Pettie Palace') is only ten minutes' walk away, Hodgson has been elected librarian of the Academy, Street's death affected Wells badly and took up much of his time so that he has not painted anything for a while, Street was also tutor to Calderon's son, glad to see the end of 1881, 15 January 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 25 January 1882
25 January 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, regarding persuading Marks to add his self-portrait to Macdonald's collection, though he is at present working on a very large painting of the Lord Mayor of London for the Royal Academy, his small painting 'A fugitive thought' is finished and the best thing he has done, arranging to paint Riviere who is too shy to paint himself, glad to hear that Macdonald no longer needs to see Sir Henry Thompson, he himself has been seedy but is improving now, dinner at John Aird's, 25 January 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, 2 February 1882
2 February 1882 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, thanking for drink and [probably] fish, dinner with Sir Henry Thompson, 'It is one of his 'Octaves' tonight (so he calls his dinners of eight people and eight dishes)', Leslie, Marks and Hodgson are also to be there, they will then visit Schwaler for his first billiard dinner, where Wells will also be, and tomorrow is the President's dinner, 'no wonder livers are out of order', fog preventing work, 2 February 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Philip H. Calderon, 9 May 1882
9 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, saying that his wife is hoping to see Mrs. Macdonald in town, she will carry with her his sketch of Riviere, though he regrets that it is not more complete, finishing his big picture which goes soon, 9 May 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Philip H. Calderon, 10 May 1882
10 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, saying that he will accept no payment for painting Riviere and only wishes that he had been an easier sitter, his big picture is to go to Aird's tomorrow, sorry to miss Macdonald, hoping for better health for Macdonald, and for their safe journey back to Aberdeen, 10 May 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Philip H. Calderon, 30 August 1882
30 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Hampden Rectory, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, thanking for a good letter, busy holidays prevented a quicker response, now the rain has come on, he has caught cold painting out of doors, then neuralgia, rheumatism and toothache, his new picture is a complete change from the work he does for Aird, which must all be cheerful, the new picture is called 'the faithful heart' and is melancholic, congratulations to George Reid on his marriage, 'any man is to be congratulated on any marriage, for without it no life is complete or perfect ⦠I congratulate him also, for I firmly believe no woman is worth loving under forty', glad that Macdonald has met Armitage, Sambourne could make a good caricature of Gerome's picture 'La porte du Serail' 'you sitting inside, and all our heads heaped up at your library door!'' no chance of going north this year, movements of his children after the holidays, he and his wife are to visit the Airds' country home in North Wales, 'the Vale of Llangollen is so relaxing, it makes me ill in two days', he is glad not to be involved in the Royal Academy exhibition next year, he would like to go to the continent with his painter son but does not think it possible, 30 August 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Philip H. Calderon, 22 December 1882
22 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, wishing them a merry Christmas, and better health for Macdonald, wondering if there is anyone else to be included in the portrait gallery, thanking for the venison, good wishes to Reid if he is back from his honeymoon, busy when there is light to paint by, two more pictures will go to John Aird tomorrow, visit to Riviere for billiards, he is shy of showing his pictures until they are finished, the official dinners at the Royal Academy are to begin soon 'with jolly little skirmishes at each other', Aberdeen people seem to be in the papers, 'trials of naval captains!', looking forward to seeing Macdonald in the spring, 22 December 1882
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Philip H. Calderon, 7 January 1883
7 January 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, asking him if he is really annoyed about an attack on Pettie in the 'World', as Calderon does not know anything about it, he has only ever seen the paper when he has been at the dentist, the last time he saw it someone had sent it to him because in it he, Hart and Charles Landseer were called imbeciles, he now no longer looks at it even at the dentist's, Pettie can stand up to it, everyone clean is at risk of having mud thrown at them, a couple of pretend stories about Macdonald, delighted with their Christmas card, Faed is progressing with his portrait for Macdonald's collection, there should be a portrait of Mr. Belts, perhaps by Baron Huddleston, Macdonald seems to think that the trial will do harm but Calderon does not think so, it will be good for the reputation of real sculptors, artists have found the whole thing amusing, art schools will mend it, as they are designed to produce not artists but people who can understand art, 'Art is a new thing in England', but it will soon learn, 7 January 1883
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 5 Philip H. Calderon, 2 May 1883
27 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, just returned from Kent, thanks for letter, sorry to have missed him, regrets that he will not be able to visit Scotland this year, he must go either to Karlsbad or North Wales in the autumn, he has been at Yewden with his wife, and would otherwise have seen Macdonald at Mr. Young's at Blackheath, workmen now in his studio, is Mrs. Macdonald in Holland?, the Amsterdam exhibition is not worth seeing, nor is the French Salon, and the Fisheries Exhibition in Kensington is better than either, no news, hoping Macdonald will write soon, 27 May 1883
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 6 Philip H. Calderon, 26 August 1883
26 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Stopham Rectory, Pulborough, Sussex, sorry not to have replied sooner but was working on a portrait when the letter arrived, the young lady had come from Yorkshire to be painted, and had to go back for the grouse, description of the rectory and area, as well as the people, he took Alfred Tennyson round Petworth and marvelled at the Van Dycks, non- artists do not appreciate them the same way, he has not painted since their arrival, he has been relaxing and fishing, criticism of the sermon he had to sit through that morning, taking one of his boys to Rugby on the strength of a mathematical scholarship, on to North Wales to stay with John Aird, then work again, 26 August 1883
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 7 Philip H. Calderon, n.d.[possibly spring 1883]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, thanking for the offer of 'that magnificent hound', but explaining that their accommodation means they could not accept it, hoping that it finds a good home, invitation to Riviere to come and see his portrait, Royal Academy dinner at the Mansion House where he managed to have a word with Wells, his portrait should be done soon, all the artists are working hard, hopes that Macdonald will come to visit and try his 'Macdonald entrance', [possibly spring 1883]
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 8 Philip H. Calderon, 16 April 1884
16 April 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, explaining that he has wanted to write but has been ill, and has then been catching up with work, accepting his invitation to dinner, hoping that it means that Macdonald is coming to the Academy dinner, asking for more details of London plans, inviting him to lunch, explanation of wheelchair access in their 'cottage', his own self-portrait is not yet begun as he is 'sick of myself and of my face', but Macdonald's visit to London may act as an incentive, glad that Mrs. Macdonald is to come too, he hears that the Academy exhibition will be a good one this year but has seen no pictures, they will enjoy the exhibitions, 'I put it in the plural you see, for by this time all Bond Street is turned into picture galleries', 16 April 1884
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DD391/13/17/13/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 9 Philip H. Calderon, 30 June 1884
30 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, saying that as soon as he heard Macdonald had left London ill, he himself had done the same, and has since been very busy, he is working on a portrait and on a picture for Aird ('a companion to my figure of ''Night'' in the Academy'), apologising that he has not yet done his self-portrait, they are going to the country in August, and he hopes he will look better after a little while there, 'Spite of royal deaths, stagnation of trade and obduracy of House of Lords ⦠London is as gay as ever', he finds it tiring and hopes instead to go to Scotland next year, 30 June 1884
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DD391/13/17/14 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 1868 - 1883
1868 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, regarding commissions, health, other customers, travel, and arts news, with some detailed opinions on exhibitions, 1868 - 1883
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 3 March 1868
3 March 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, informing him that if he is still interested in having one of Cameron's pictures, the next one is reserved for his refusal, he has sent a photograph of a charcoal sketch of it (Mr. Cassie's idea), the title will probably be 'The Message', description of the subject, asking for his opinion when he has seen the sketch, he has been delayed by ill health but is now better, 3 March 1868
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DD391/13/17/14/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 18 March 1868
18 March 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, pleased that the design pleases the Macdonalds, they are still free to return the picture if they do not like the finished article, he agrees with Macdonald's reasons for painting it smaller but has his own for keeping it the size of the sketch, but is hesitant to explain in a letter as he always feels he expresses himself better in person, hopes of finishing the picture in August, 18 March 1868
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DD391/13/17/14/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 10 December 1868
10 December 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 26, Grindlay Street, Edinburgh, with news of progress on the painting, problems finding the right models, description of colours in painting, he is still looking for the right dog and umbrella, the work is about half done, believes he is corresponding with Chalmers, too, 10 December 1868
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DD391/13/17/14/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 18 January 1869
18 January 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, thanking him for the offer of part payment for the painting but declining the offer, visit from Macdonald's friend Dr. Jamieson, liked him but feels he might not have liked the painting or Cameron, fears he was 'uncourteous' to him, the painting was only partly finished, explanation of work on it since, depending on having it in the Royal Scottish Academy exhibition this time, but suspects it will not be finished in time for Macdonald to see it first, he is pleased with the dog-model he has found, expecting a visit from Cassie, Chalmers is working at a picture of an old woman asleep at a spinning wheel, and another of an old woman and a boy with a book, both excellent, he is also to exhibit a portrait at the exhibition, glad to hear that Reid is successful with his peat moss picture, 18 January 1869 (2 items)
DD391/13/17/14/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 5 February 1869
5 February 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, announcing that he has sent the picture, along with four smaller ones, to the galleries for the exhibition, he was working on it up to the last minute, but he would rather Macdonald had been able to see it first, worried that he is asking Macdonald to buy a pig in a poke, he still has the right to refuse it, it is larger than he had intended (gives measurements), thinks the price of £100 is reasonable, but possibly more than Macdonald cares to pay, if that is the case he will try to paint something else cheaper, he has given it the title 'Responsibility', Reid originally told him to paint something for between £60 and £80, he thinks, but he had to forget that in order not to hamper his painting, he finds he is rarely right in his anticipation of what a painting will cost, but he must reform his ways in this, 5 February 1869
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DD391/13/17/14/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 11 February 1869
11 February 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, glad that Macdonald will take the painting and agreeing that all risk to it is Cameron's until it is in Macdonald's hands, it is well hung in the exhibition, on the line and near Pettie's Highlander and gauger, he would be grateful for payment soon, Reid's pictures are also well hung and well liked, he hopes to send more news of the exhibition soon, 11 February 1869
(1 item) DD391/13/17/14/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 12 February 1869
12 February 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, thanks for cheque, in case Macdonald has not seen the Edinburgh papers he can tell him that Cameron has been made an R.S.A., he looks forward to contributing to Mrs. Macdonald's album, 12 February 1869
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DD391/13/17/14/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 25 - 26 February 1869
25 - 26 February 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, sorry for delay in writing but he has had an exhausting and exciting time, he has posted an exhibition catalogue to Macdonald, 'Responsibility' has not been entered as Macdonald's property but there have been many mistakes in the catalogue, it has instead been marked 'Sold', the exhibition is generally thought good, Reid's landscapes in particular have been well received, comments on them, he is expected to improve still further, Cassie's 'Aberdeen Harbour' is also 'refined and beautiful', mention of McTaggart's 'Young Trawlers', Macdonald must like having his 'Net Mending', Chalmers has been very successful, the President has submitted two landscapes, Millais' 'The Minuet' is good but with drawbacks, Macdonald may know it from its engraving, description of it, 'I hold Millais to be a very interesting painter, great - intense - but lacking many essential qualities', comments on 'Music hath charms' by Tom Faed, and mention of a young painter called McKay, hopes his remarks are helpful, 25 - 26 February 1869
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DD391/13/17/14/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 30 January 1871 30 January 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, thanks for letter, giving price and dimensions of picture, explains the purpose of the picture and describes it, showing a number of people at a well, explains that he may paint a larger one on the same theme soon, approval of Reid's picture of Dr. Stewart and even more of Dr. Thomas Keith, interest in Israels' letter, and best wishes to him, sorry that he did not receive an invitation to the Royal Scottish Academy dinner, which he should have done, 30 January 1871
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Hugh Cameron, 2 February 1871
2 February 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 16, Picardy Place, Edinburgh, glad that he is to take the picture and agreeing to be responsible for its safety until its arrival, it is called 'The Village Well', hopes to catch the post, 2 February 1871
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Hugh Cameron, 24 January 1873
24 January 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 21, India Street, Edinburgh, looking forward to having Mrs. Macdonald's portrait back before the sending in day, address to which it should be sent and by which carriers, he has a good number of pictures for the exhibition this year, lists nine pictures with either title or description, and their destination, good weather this week for painting, details of Mr. Milne's commission, his expenses will be considerable in it, but will start soon, hopes it will be ready for the Royal Academy and that Mr. Milne will agree to its being sent, hopes to visit White and may see Macdonald at the same time, enquiring for Dr. Jamieson, 24 January 1873
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Hugh Cameron, 28 January 1873
28 January 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 21, India Street, Edinburgh, regarding landscape which he thinks Macdonald will like, dimensions thereof, rough sketch included, with description of colours and arrangement, busy, glad he is to take the landscape but nervous as it is not yet finished, 28 January 1873
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Hugh Cameron, 28 October 1873
28 October 1873
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, Lednock Bank, Comrie, by Crieff, Perthshire, pleased that his health has improved in the country, but risking it by painting outside in the rain and cold, going home soon, several painting in progress but not as much achieved as he had hoped, intends to go to the country much sooner next year, he has a good model for a small picture of a girl washing dishes of which Macdonald has probably seen the design, sketch of small harvest subject, no progress for some time on Mr. Milne's picture, sorry for the delay, remarks on 'your' exhibition, return of Whites who have been to Vienna, Chalmers is to stay with them and may visit Macdonald, he will work on Mrs. Macdonald's portrait again in Edinburgh, small sketch of a picture he is doing of Glen Artney, description of another painting of a woman and child on a road, 28 October 1873
(1 item) DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Hugh Cameron, 15 May 1874
15 May 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 3, St. James' Terrace, Regent's Park, London, intending to write for some time, he is staying with Cottier and has been doing some painting after a rest, the papers have given a poor account of the paintings in the exhibition, mention of Miss Thompson's Crimean painting, Fildes' Casuals, Millais' landscapes (including 'The North West Passage'), all of which he considers overrated, approval of Hook, Israels, Orchardson's 'A Venetian Fruit-Seller', Pettie's 'A State Secret', Alma Tadema's 'The Picture Gallery', and Linnell, comments on the imperfections of hanging, McWhirter on the continent but good picture in the exhibition, return of Chalmers from the continent and meeting him at Pettie's, attending the Artists' Benevolent Fund dinner, well attended and noisy, asking if Macdonald intends to come to London and how his house is progressing, 15 May 1874
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DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 5 Hugh Cameron, 11 January 1879
11 January 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, Hotel de Londres, San Remo, Italy, explaining that he is a bad correspondent, he and his wife have been south since November and their child is in Helensburgh with his father-in-law, he is working hard, benefiting from the necessity for bright colour, enjoying the light, his visit to Venice last year was useful, and showed him how to make his work more joyous, recommends Venice to Macdonald, preferably by yacht, suggested things to do there, severe winter in Scotland, and though good in Italy it is inclement for them, Mr. Milne is to allow him to exhibit the Hayfield picture in the Royal Scottish Academy, and he hopes to have others there, too, hoping to visit Aberdeen in the summer, asking after George Reid, 11 January 1879 (2 items)
DD391/13/17/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 6 Hugh Cameron, 31 May 1883
31 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 22, West Cromwell Road, South Kensington, South West London, announcing safe arrival of canvas, hopes to do his self-portrait soon, hopes to visit Aberdeen this year, 31 May 1883
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DD391/13/17/15 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 1869 - 1875
1869 - 1875
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, regarding commissions and health of mother, 1869 - 1875
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DD391/13/17/15/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 10 August 1869
10 August 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, Buchan House, Edzell, by Brechin, explaining that he has returned to Edzell as his mother is seriously ill, she is much better now but not out of danger, he has been much delayed with his work, he feared that he would not be able to paint a picture for Macdonald, 'I feel it is a compliment to be asked by you do often to do so', it is now a strain upon him to produce something of the right standard and he has worried himself ill, he would rather fail altogether than give Macdonald a bad picture, meeting with Mr. Paton, he must soon begin Mrs. Paton's portrait, 10 August 1869 (2 items)
DD391/13/17/15/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, April 1872
April 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 13, Pitt Street, Edinburgh, thanking for letter and cheque, the payment for 'Sympathy' now in the Royal Scottish Academy exhibition, hopes to paint again for him soon, hopes to leave for the country for a while and will paint a landscape for Macdonald while there, Pettie has gone to Linton and seems to have enjoyed Aberdeen, April 1872
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DD391/13/17/15/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 1 August 1875
1 August 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 13, Pitt Street, Edinburgh, busy visiting his mother at Edzell, he has made 'a sad mess of my arrangements this year', he does not know how he is going to do all he intended, but will try to paint something for Macdonald, 1 August 1875
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DD391/13/17/15/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 22 August 1875
22 August 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, Buchan House, Edzell, by Brechin, with mention of Miss Paton's portrait but with news of mother's further ill health, his anxiety prevents him from working, he will try to paint for Macdonald soon, 'things are not going right this year', 22 August 1875 (1 item)
DD391/13/17/15/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 1 November 1875
1 November 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, Panmure Arms, Edzell, telling him that it is too soon to worry about the price of the picture, which has been sent off to Edinburgh, Macdonald will have first refusal and as cheaply as anyone else, explanation of expenses, he means the picture to be successful, bad weather, he envies Macdonald's portrait by Millais, 1 November 1875
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DD391/13/17/16 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, regarding portraits for Macdonald's collection, 1883 - 1884
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DD391/13/17/16/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 29 July 1883
29 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 12, Douro Place, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, thanking him for his letter and interest in his work, explaining that he does not like to do life-sized portraits outside a studio, asks if the people Macdonald means could possibly come to see him instead of the other way around, if they offer him the commission, prices of his portraits, which would be higher if he had to leave his other work behind to do the job, Mr. Ansdell sat to him yesterday, and Macdonald will soon be able to have the study, but Mr. Armstead will not be able to sit for some time, 29 July 1883
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DD391/13/17/16/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 20 August 1883
20 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 12, Douro Place, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, glad to hear that he likes the sketch of Mr. Ansdell, hopes to start on the others soon, he would like payment for the one sketch now, 'Ready money, even for small amounts, is usually acceptable to struggling youngsters (especially married ones!)', 20 August 1883
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DD391/13/17/16/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 25 January 1884
25 January 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 12, Douro Place, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, announcing that he is sending a sketch of his father for Macdonald's collection, according to Mr. Barbour's instructions, and has also heard that he is to do Mr. Redgrave, asking Macdonald for the canvas, 25 January 1884
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DD391/13/17/16/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 19 March 1884
19 March 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 12, Douro Place, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, announcing that he is sending the sketch of Mr. Redgrave tomorrow, which he thinks is the best he has done, 19 March 1884
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DD391/13/17/16/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 10 November 1884
10 November 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 12, Douro Place, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, thanking him for thinking of him in connexion with some work for Mr. Woolner, but he cannot undertake it, as he cannot work on someone else's old painting with satisfaction, asking about Macdonald's collection as Redgrave has enquired about it, 10 November 1884
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DD391/13/17/17 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 1875 - 1882
1875 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, regarding commissions, Macdonald's help in finding buyers for his paintings, and arts news, 1875 - 1882
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DD391/13/17/17/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 8 January1875
8 January 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 30, Gower Street, London W.C., announcing that Macdonald's picture has been returned 'from the Dudley' and he has done some work on it before packing it, describing the fastening, and asking for an address to send it to, 8 January 1875 (1 item)
DD391/13/17/17/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 25 May 1875
25 May 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 10, Boscobel Place, Alpha Road, North West London, thanking for his invitation but explaining that 'The north and I have not much in common', glad he likes the picture, he agrees that the season is a bad one but feels that he himself has no right to complain, he has been doing a block of one of his pictures for the 'Graphic', and may have to reduce the price of it before it sells, Pettie's portrait in the Academy is excellent, 25 May 1875
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DD391/13/17/17/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 13 July 1875
13 July 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, care of Mrs. Oland, Porlock, Minehead, Somerset, regarding the price of his picture 'Au revoir' for Macdonald's friend, he intends to send it to Birmingham if it returns from the Academy unsold, Porlock is good for painting and health, he hopes to start a picture there for next year's exhibition, 13 July 1875
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DD391/13/17/17/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 8 August 1875
8 August 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, care of Mrs. Oland, Porlock, Taunton, Somerset, explaining that he has offered the painting to Mr. Home at a much reduced price as he needs ready money for his house, thanks to Macdonald for the trouble he has taken, the picture has gone to the Liverpool exhibition, 8 August 1875
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DD391/13/17/17/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 5 April 1880
5 April 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 10, Boscobel Place, Alpha Road, North West London, saying that he has visited a few studios and was pleased to see Orchardson's picture, he was very busy and disturbed by more visitors, including 'young Hook', visit to Hook's pictures, with some comments, the first time they had met, glad to hear that Macdonald is expected at the Academy banquet, hopes to meet him there, good picture of boy soldiers by Phil Morris, remarks on frames and Prinsep's huge picture, comments on Wells' pictures, including a sketch of Cope, Millais and Frank Holl must provide portraits, description of his own one picture, 'One of the Family', 5 April 1880
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DD391/13/17/17/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 17 April 1880
17 April 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 10, Boscobel Place, Alpha Road, North West London, giving the price of his picture, which he hopes is reasonable, given the amount of work put in, sorry that he cannot provide a photograph, hopes that it will be sympathetically hung 'without any danger of dislocating one's cervical vertebrae in the attempt to see it', bad weather, does Macdonald know of anyone wanting to rent a studio or house and studio for the summer, he intends to paint figures in the country 'direct from the natives', bad cold has kept him indoors, wishing Macdonald a good journey, 17 April 1880 (1 item)
DD391/13/17/17/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 2 May 1880
2 May 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, The Black Dog Inn, Bury, near Pulborough, Sussex, there for a week or so but bad weather, hoping to see Macdonald on his return, wants to discuss the portrait sketch with him, suggests that he swaps pictures with someone else, or does a landscape artist like MacWhirter instead, 2 May 1880
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DD391/13/17/17/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 3 April 1882
3 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick G. Cotman, 10, Boscobel Place, Alpha Road, North West London, glad to have heard from him again, hoping to see him in London, interest in his portrait collection, offers to contribute, glad not to be doing Academy work this year, 3 April 1882
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DD391/13/17/18 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 1875 - 1878
1875 - 1878
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe concerning delays in completing commission, bad times for art, and contributions to the Artists' Benevolent Fund, 1875 - 1878
(5 letters) DD391/13/17/18/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 23 November 1875
23 November 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 33, Langham Street, London, sorry for the delay in commission for Macdonald but explaining that they are working hard for the Royal Academy exhibition, he has not seen the monument yet, he was to make up with a sketch the difference in the price of stone, thanks for invitation to Kepplestone, 23 November 1875
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DD391/13/17/18/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 20 July 1876
20 July 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, Hotel d'Angleterre, Rouen, France, regretting that he still has not done the promised sketch, he is hard at work despite hot weather, bad times for art, price of his picture 'Red Maids', in Rouen till end of month, 20 July 1876
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DD391/13/17/18/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 31 July 1876
31 July 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, Hotel d'Angleterre, Rouen, France, accepting a lower price for the painting, he had promised to send it to the Liverpool exhibition and wants to know if Macdonald will permit this, it should be glazed now it is dry, recommends a framer, complaints of the French post office, 31 July 1876
(1 item) DD391/13/17/18/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 2 February 1878
2 February 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 33, Langham Street, London, asking for a donation to the Artists' Benevolent Fund as Macdonald cannot attend the dinner, of which Crowe is steward, 2 February 1878
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DD391/13/17/18/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 12 February 1878
12 February 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, Liverpool, thanking him for his donation, sorry he cannot attend the dinner, hoping to visit Kepplestone some day, his letter has made Crowe feel sad and he sends his condolences to Macdonald and Millais, he is in Liverpool on an inspection, 12 February 1878
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DD391/13/18 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, B.W. Leader, A. Legros, G.D. Leslie, Frederick Light [?], W.S. Lockhart, Edwin Long, W.C. Lukis, E.W. Spencer Lyttelton, Robert Macbeth, William McTaggart, J. MacWhirter, May M. Mason, W. Calder Marshall, Frederick Mason [?], H. Stacy Marks, Philip R. Morris, James Nasmyth, Erskine Nicol, J. Watson Nicol, Alfred Parsons, Noel Paton, John Phillip, Frederick Pickersgill, Edward J. Poynter, Val Prinsep, Archibald Reid, Breton Riviere, Dr. John Brown, and others, with some notes, 1869 - 1884
1869 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, B.W. Leader, A. Legros, G.D. Leslie, Frederick Light [?], W.S. Lockhart, Edwin Long, W.C. Lukis, E.W. Spencer Lyttelton, Robert Macbeth, William McTaggart, J. MacWhirter, May M. Mason, W. Calder Marshall, Frederick Mason [?], H. Stacy Marks, Philip R. Morris, James Nasmyth, Erskine Nicol, J. Watson Nicol, Alfred Parsons, Noel Paton, John Phillip, Frederick Pickersgill, Edward J. Poynter, Val Prinsep, Archibald Reid, Breton Riviere, Dr. John Brown, and others, mostly on artistic subjects, with some notes, 1869 - 1884
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DD391/13/18/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, 1871
1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, regarding a portrait of Macdonald's father, 1871
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DD391/13/18/1/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, 12 April 1871
12 April 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George A. Lawson, 36 Gloucester Road, Regents Park, London, intending to send shortly a relief portrait of Macdonald's father for his comments, intending to improve upon it thereafter, he has no one around who knew him but is basing it on photographs, wishes Macdonald was near at hand, offering to send back the photographs and mask too, but not in the same case in case the relief is damaged, hopes that the railway people will handle it correctly, 12 April 1871
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DD391/13/18/2 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, 1884 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, regarding self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1884
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DD391/13/18/2/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, 19 May 1884
19 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, The Lodge, Whittington, Worcester, thanking him for the canvas and promising the result in a few weeks, thanks for invitation to Kepplestone, hoping to go when the children are older and can be left more easily, 19 May 1884
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DD391/13/18/2/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, 7 July 1884
7 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, The Lodge, Whittington, Worcester, 'I send my head off to you this morning', his friends and wife agree that it looks like him and does not flatter him, 'They are true friends!', he feels it is amateur as he is a landscape painter, he will not charge anything for it, off to North Wales tomorrow for two months, and gives address, 7 July 1884
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DD391/13/18/2/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, 20 July 1884
20 July 1884 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, Dolgam Capel Curig, Wales, pleased that Macdonald likes the portrait, agrees that if Macdonald is uneasy about accepting it without payment, some dry sherry would be acceptable, looking forward to seeing the collection, stormy weather but he is working out of doors, 20 July 1884
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DD391/13/18/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, 1879 - 1882
1879 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, regarding hospitality and portrait, 1879 - 1882
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DD391/13/18/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, 20 December 1879
20 December 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, University College, Gower Street, London, thanking him for his hospitality, hoping to return to Aberdeen, looking forward to seeing Macdonald when he visits London, will pass Macdonald's message on to Walls soon, encloses photographs of himself and of his wife [absent], that of his wife is for Mrs. Macdonald in return for hers, regards to Mr. Duguid, 20 December 1879
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DD391/13/18/3/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, 8 November 1882
8 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Legros, University College, Gower Street, London, regarding his price for a portrait which is £200, and his regrets that he is therefore unable to do the sketch for Macdonald at the price offered, 8 November 1882
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DD391/13/18/4 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, 1882
1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, regarding painting a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1882
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DD391/13/18/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, 11 July 1882
11 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, St. Leonard's Priory, Wallingford, Berkshire, agreeing to paint his self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, hoping to do it whilst he is in Wallingford as the weather is too unsettled for outdoor work, asking for the canvas, 11 July 1882
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DD391/13/18/4/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, 12 August 1882
12 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, Thames Street, Wallingford, Berkshire, announcing that he has finished the self-portrait and will send it soon, he hopes it is satisfactory, 'I have a trick of looking very glum at myself in the glass', he has a high colour because he has been boating for six weeks, looking forward to seeing the whole collection some day, sorry to have been so long over the portrait 'but the find weather has made me more inclined for loafing about out of doors than working within', 12 August 1882
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DD391/13/18/5 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 1882
1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 1882
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DD391/13/18/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 30 May 1882
30 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, West London, agreeing to try a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, asking for the canvas and 'whatever remuneration you have given to my colleagues will suffice for me', 30 May 1882
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DD391/13/18/5/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 4 July 1882
4 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, West London, announcing that he is just sending off the sketch to Macdonald, he has lost the tracing of the oval but thinks it will sit centrally, 4 July 1882
(1 item) DD391/13/18/5/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 2 September [1882]
2 September [1882]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, West London [but actually somewhere in Scotland?], thanking for his kind message and invitation to Kepplestone, he has however come north to work (he is writing an address) and is unable to accept this time, 2 September [1882]
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DD391/13/18/5/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], n.d. [1882?]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Light [?], Invercauld Arms Hotel, Braemar, thanking him for his list of portraits and hoping that he will be able to complete his collection and that Light will be able to see it some day, he is not this time stopping at Aberdeen, offer to help with the collection, n.d. [1882?]
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DD391/13/18/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 1878 - 1884
1878 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart regarding commissions and news of the art world, 1878 - 1884
(3 letters)
DD391/13/18/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 17 November 1878 17 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 9, Chamberlain Road, Edinburgh, assuming that Macdonald will have discovered that he is a very bad correspondent, most of his summer work is finished now, pleased that Macdonald has acquired an Orchardson, 'You will find that a better investment than ''City'' shares', glad that it is to be exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy, Bough's condition has improved slightly, but the doctors are pessimistic and he will be a great loss, 'as Boughs don't grow on every tree', apology, asking him what he thinks of the elections, his wife is much improved in health, regards to Mr. and Mrs. White, visit from the Misses Bannerman, 17 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 19 December 1878
19 December 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 9, Chamberlain Road, Edinburgh, thanking him for the pedestal, he has put his own bust on it in the mean time, but a group from Lawson will do it more justice, did Mrs. Macdonald like his drawing?, awful storm, he noticed the effects as he is teaching the Life Class at present and leaving the warm room (70') for the 'cold winter blast' was unpleasant, envying Macdonald's sleigh, intention of electing Sir Frederick Leighton an honorary member and Professor Turner as professor of anatomy, Dr. Arthur Mitchell is to replace Dr. Laing, visit to Macnee's to hear 'The Soutar' telling stories, missing Bough and Chalmers, he is feeling very old, asking after George Reid, message for White that Lockhart will finish St. Machar's next month, Tom Taylor has been blackguarding Lockhart in The Times again, 19 December 1878
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DD391/13/18/6/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 12 May 1884 12 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.S. Lockhart, 9, Chamberlain Road, Edinburgh, addressed to 'My Lord Kepplestone', apologising that he has been late in answering Macdonald's letter but that he has painted a Scottish Lion [probably his self-portrait] for him which he will send as soon as it is dry, 'I trust it will do no discredit to your Lordship's wild beast show', his wife wants him to paint another for her, 12 May 1884
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DD391/13/18/7 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 1870 - 1883
1870 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, regarding self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, a staghound, and other work, 1870 - 1883
(5 letters)
DD391/13/18/7/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 21 April 1870
21 April 1870
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 33, Ovington Square, South West London, thanking him for his note and subscription to the Artists' Benevolent Fund, glad to hear that Macdonald is thinking of coming to London, hot weather, he himself 'broke down' doing his picture for the Royal Academy exhibition, became ill and was obliged to give it up, he has not seen the paintings but hears that Tom Gray's, Pettie's and Orchardson's are good, 'Millais will be the great attraction however this year', 21 April 1870
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DD391/13/18/7/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 22 August 1882
22 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, Kelston, Fitzjohn's Avenue, North West London, thanking him for his kind request but would consider painting his own face, 'a dismal subject', a waste of time, 22 August 1882
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DD391/13/18/7/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 12 June 1883
12 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, Kelston, Fitzjohn's Avenue, North West London, just returned from Holland, pleased to have Macdonald's friends to visit, thanks for the offer of a staghound but they are devoted to their new collie, and two big dogs would be too much at present, thanks for the little canvas which he will look at some time, 12 June 1883
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DD391/13/18/7/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 17 June 1883
17 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, Kelston, Fitzjohn's Avenue, North West London, sorry to have put him out over the staghound, wishes he had known that Mrs. Macdonald was at The Hague at the same time as him, 17 June 1883
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DD391/13/18/7/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 13 August 1883 13 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, Kelston, Fitzjohn's Avenue, North West London, envying the staghound which is now being petted by a young lady, 'but I must not grumble - just now there are several lovely girls all impatient to sit to me as soon as I have time to look at them', how could Macdonald expect him to do a self-portrait instead, 13 August 1883
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DD391/13/18/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C. Lukis, 1884
1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C. Lukis, regarding Society of Antiquaries and granite, 1884
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DD391/13/18/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C. Lukis, 6 October 1884
6 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C. Lukis, Wath Rectory, Ripon, Yorkshire, apologising that he has taken a long time to obtain a certificate from the 'Secretary of the Antiquaries' as he has been away, sure that Macdonald must have other signatures of fellows, asking if he knows Canon Greenwell or A.W. Franks of the British Museum, he was only a short time in Aberdeen and had then to go to Glasgow, thanking him for his hospitality, intending to visit Guernsey and his sisters, 'The sight of the Cemetery monuments your father supplied to my family will have a greater interest in my eyes now that I have seen the process of cutting and polishing the granite in your admirable works', 6 October 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/18/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.W. Spencer Lyttelton, 1884
1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.W. Spencer Lyttelton regarding Gladstone, 1884
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DD391/13/18/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.W. Spencer Lyttelton, 27 October 1884
27 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.W. Spencer Lyttelton, 10, Downing Street, Whitehall, London, thanking him on behalf of Mr. Gladstone for the copy of his collection catalogue and regretting that Mr. Gladstone could not visit him on his way to Haddo, 27 October 1884
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DD391/13/18/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Macbeth, 1883
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Macbeth regarding a visit to Macdonald, 1883
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DD391/13/18/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Macbeth, 11 May 1883
11 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Macbeth, 2, Wychcombe Studios, England Lane, Haverstock Hill, North West London, intending to see the collection Macdonald has at his hotel to judge what he would like, but is nervous of the company, 11 May 1883
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DD391/13/18/11 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 1869 - 1873
1869 - 1873
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, regarding commissions and other news of the art world, 1869 - 1873
(3 letters)
DD391/13/18/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 20 May 1869
20 May 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 4, Melville Terrace, Edinburgh, thanking him for the note and his £35, hoping to see Macdonald during the summer, thanks for invitation to Kepplestone, glad that Macdonald has bought Tom Graham's picture, 'I was very glad to see that both his pictures this year are a great advance upon any thing he has done', 20 May 1869
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DD391/13/18/11/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 13 May 1872
13 May 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 4, Melville Terrace, Edinburgh, just returned from the Royal Academy exhibition, two out of his three pictures are well hung, but 'Fortune of War' is badly hung, the exhibition is very mixed, comments on Millais (including criticism of his landscapes), Watts, Hook, Pettie, Orchardson, Calderon and Leslie, 'The St. John's Wood Artists or clique are all going to the bad', further comments on Peter Graham, C.E. Johnson, Tom Graham, and Frith, enjoyed the Academy's whitebait dinner at Greenwich, Marks sang comic songs, very poor International exhibition, thanks for remarks on his picture which he will make as good as he can, 13 May 1872
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DD391/13/18/11/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 23 February 1875
23 February 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William McTaggart, 13, Hope Street, Edinburgh, apologising for delay in replying, had intended to have a picture ready for him, but the weather has been too dark, hopes to paint a picture of a shepherd's child and a collie dog soon which would be suitable for Macdonald, if it is much delayed he will give him another one, hoping to see him at the Royal Scottish Academy exhibition, 23 February 1875
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DD391/13/18/12 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 1871
1871
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, regarding commissions, 1871
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DD391/13/18/12/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 5 May 1871
5 May 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 1, Titchfield Road, Regents Park, London, explaining that just as he received Macdonald's letter, the painting for him was going out of the door, he began working on it again after he thought it finished, sketch of the painting, remark on a 'beautiful design' by Pettie of 'The Shepherd and his Love', 5 May 1871
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DD391/13/18/12/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 13 May 1871
13 May 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 1, Titchfield Road, Regents Park, London, glad that the picture has arrived safely, wishes Mr. Whyte had seen it, he will charge £90 for it, his aims with the picture, hopes of visiting Aberdeen in the summer, 13 May 1871
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DD391/13/18/12/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, [May 1871]
[May 1871]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, 1, Titchfield Road, Regents Park, London, just returned from Hastings where he has been sketching with Pettie, Pettie has been working on the background of a painting for Macdonald, thanks for the cheque for 'The Last of the Forrests', an original picture which cost a little more than a replica of MacWhirter's Academy picture but is more satisfying, discussion of collectors selling or exchanging their paintings, if a man has bought a picture he is entitled to do as he likes with it, Graham disagrees with this according to what he said at Tom Faed's, no one there seemed to agree with Graham, Dr. Jamieson from Aberdeen was present, n.d. [May 1871]
(1 item) DD391/13/18/12/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, n.d. [1871?]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. MacWhirter, Glen Affric Hotel, Beauly, thanking him for his invitation and hoping to visit, but has rheumatism, they are to go to Strathpeffer next for a cure, if it works he will be able to go to Aberdeen after working on Skye, n.d. [1871?]
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DD391/13/18/13 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from May M. Mason, n.d. [1888]
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Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from May M. Mason, regarding portrait of her father [George Mason, A.R.A.: see DD391/13/23/3/10], n.d. [1888]
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DD391/13/18/13/1 Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from May M. Mason, 13 November [1888]
13 November [1888]
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from May M. Mason, 7, Theresa Terrace, Hammersmith, London, announcing that she is sending off the painting of her father [copy of one by Val Prinsep] commissioned by the recipient through Mrs. Richmond [see DD391/13/23/3/10], 13 November [1888]
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DD391/13/18/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Calder Marshall, 1883 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Calder Marshall regarding self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/18/14/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Calder Marshall, 1 October 1883
1 October 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Calder Marshall, 115, Ebury Street, Eaton Square [?], London, just returned from the Continent, agreeing to have his portrait in Macdonald's collection, hopes that Onless might paint it, or any artist that Macdonald might prefer, thanks for his invitation to Kepplestone, 1 October 1883
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DD391/13/18/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Mason [?], 1884
1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Mason [?], concerning Macdonald's collection of portraits and Royal Academy business, 1884
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DD391/13/18/15/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Mason [?], 27 June 1884
27 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Mason [?], Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, thanking Macdonald for his list of portraits, he only knows Herkomer officially and would not be able to approach him about a portrait, sorry to have missed Macdonald in London and hopes he is better now, unlikely to visit Scotland this year, Mr. Eyre, the registrar, is leaving soon and his replacement will have to be appointed and settled in, 27 June 1884
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DD391/13/18/16 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 1878 - 1882
1878 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, concerning social engagements and a self- portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1878 - 1882
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DD391/13/18/16/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 29 April 1878
29 April 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 15, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, thanking him for a dinner invitation but declining as he is engaged with the Royal Society of Musiciams that evening, hoping to see him at the Royal Academy private view and banquet, 29 April 1878
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DD391/13/18/16/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 21 April 1880
21 April 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, apologising for not replying sooner, involved in hanging at Royal Academy, thanks for invitation but again unable to accept, looking forward to seeing him at the banquet, thanks for invitation to Kepplestone though he cannot commit himself just now to coming north, he has not yet recovered from 'Pictures on the Train', 21 April 1880
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DD391/13/18/16/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 9 February 1882
9 February 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, though he is busy at present and delayed by the dark weather, he will tackle the job after the pictures are sent to the Royal Academy, the canvas has not yet arrived, 9 February 1882
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DD391/13/18/16/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 29 May 1882
29 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, agreeing that he enjoyed his visit to Churt, found the Hooks very hospitable, but did no work while he was there, fishing is not in his line, he envies Hook his contentment but his sympathies are urban, 'I am a thorough cockney not to say a pavement and police man! There's a dreadful confession for you!', hoping to finish the portrait soon, 29 May 1882
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DD391/13/18/16/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 13 July 1882
13 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, ashamed not to have finished the portrait sooner, he has started it again, hopes to finish soon but will make no promises, mention of Mrs. Macdonald's 'badinage' over Macdonald's collection, 'I'll attend to what you say about the signature etc.', 13 July 1882
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DD391/13/18/16/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 22 July 1882
22 July 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H. Stacy Marks, 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, North West London, announcing that he has sent off the portrait, 'it is a little grave in expression', his wife thinks it like him, it may not be dry yet, he is to go on Tuesday for a week's sketching, but the weather looks poor, he has seen Hodgson's head for Macdonald's collection, which 'must be assuming vast proportions', 22 July 1882
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DD391/13/18/17 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, 1881 - 1882
1881 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, regarding painting and family news, 1881 - 1882
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DD391/13/18/17/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, 17 May 1881
17 May 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, 33, St. John's Wood Road, North West London, just returned from North Wales, agreeing to contact Pellegrini and Leslie Ward regarding a portrait of the Lord Advocate, promising to be a better correspondent in future, 17 May 1881
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DD391/13/18/17/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, 31 May 1882
31 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R. Morris, Aber House, 33, St. John's Wood Road, North West London, regretting that his self-portrait is not yet finished, as he has been fulfilling old promises, sorry he did not see more of Macdonald when he was in London, but his wife was due to give birth that week, wife and daughter are doing well, he has taken up golf, 31 May 1882
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DD391/13/18/18 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 1876 - 1884
1876 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, regarding paintings and family illness, 1876 - 188
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DD391/13/18/18/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 8 June 1876
8 June 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, looking forward to seeing Macdonald again, recommending the Royal Academy exhibition, particularly Orchardson's 'Old Sodger', and Hook's work, the 'Academy Notes' is well illustrated with woodcuts, hoping he enjoys his stay in London, 8 June 1876
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DD391/13/18/18/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 22 July 1876
22 July 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, mentioning his sister's illness, she is better but at 76 she cannot expect much, this has delayed their journey north but he still hopes that it will be possible, hopes that he enjoyed his visit to London and will make it an annual occurrence, glad to have met Colonel Gordon and hopes to meet him again, 22 July 1876
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DD391/13/18/18/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 22 February 1880
22 February 1880
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, writing on behalf of his wife to thank her for her invitation to Kepplestone, they hope to visit at the end of June, they always stay in a hotel but look forward to spending time with the Macdonalds in the afternoons, hoping to see them both in London, 22 February 1880
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DD391/13/18/18/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 12 July 1880
12 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, regretting that their visit cannot take place as his sister has taken ill again, it will be fatal, she and all her late sisters were very bright and merry, and they died at an average age of 80, he does not dare go too far from her at present, they visit her often to reminisce, 'modern science has taught us to feel certain that while all kinds of natural forces are indestructible we may well believe that that most wonderful of all Forces! Life and Vitality is no less indestructible and must on flitting from one body pass on to another', signed with signature and thumbprint, 12 July 1880
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DD391/13/18/18/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 30 June 1884
30 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, hoping that he has interpreted the instructions correctly for the portrait of Nasmyth's father, he has taken it from a sketch done by Nicholson in 1820 when he was 62, he will be gratified if it fits in with Macdonald's other portraits, he is sending it by parcel post 'in a light home made case', it might still be a little tacky, signed with signature and thumbprint, 30 June 1884
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DD391/13/18/18/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, 7 July 1884
7 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Nasmyth, Hammerfield, Penshurst, Kent, delighted that Macdonald is pleased with the painting and will add it to 'your most interesting Valhalla!', he had tried to do a portrait of his father years ago for his wife, who had admired his father as 'an artist of almost universal capability', that first attempt is on loan to the Exhibition of Scottish Artists in Edinburgh at present, the one for Macdonald is 'vastly superior', it is a better likeness, and conveys a better impression of his 'genial manner', thanks for Macdonald's letter, 7 July 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/18/19 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 1870 - 1871
1870 - 1871
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, concerning the painting 'How she was delayed', 1870 - 1871
(2 letters)
DD391/13/18/19/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 31 May 1870
31 May 1870
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, Tigh-an-Main, Minlin, Pitlochry, Perthshire, pleased to hear that 'the lad and lass' had arrived safely and that Macdonald liked them, he had thought hard about the composition but liked this way best, thanks for Macdonald's cheque, he has not managed to call on Mr. Robertson yet, but his daughter was there the other day with the minister's daughter, the clergyman is also his landlord, 31 May 1870
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DD391/13/18/19/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 13 February 1871
13 February 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 24, Dawson Place, Bayswater, London, asking if he still has the picture which Nicol sent from Pitlochry, 'How it was she was delayed', or if he has parted with it, he has heard rumours of duplicates being in the hands of a dealer and wishes to stop it, 13 February 1871
(1 item) DD391/13/18/20 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 1880 - 1883
1880 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, regarding painting of Highlanders taking an oath, 1880 - 1883
(6 letters)
DD391/13/18/20/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 13 June 1880
13 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, asking for Macdonald's help and offering Pettie's name as an introduction, he is to paint a picture of Highlanders taking an oath of allegiance and wants to make sure it is accurate, Pettie told him tha the Rev. Mr. Macdonald, a kinsman of Macdonald of Kepplestone, had a grandfather who was at the raising of the standard by Locheil, and that he would be able to help, he would like to know the manner of taking an oath on a dirk, the procedure if more than one are taking it at once, and whether or not the oath of allegiance administered by the Royalists at the time of Montrose would be taken on a dirk, 13 June 1880 [see DD391/13/22/2/1 for information]
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DD391/13/18/20/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 28 June 1880
28 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, thanking him for his letter and for Mr. Nicolson's [DD391/13/22/2/1], many thanks for the information which is extremely useful, thanks for Macdonald's offer to lend him the book 'The Scottish Gael', which he has been unable to find at the London Library, but which he hopes to find at the British Museum without bothering Macdonald further, 28 June 1880
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DD391/13/18/20/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 29 July 1880
29 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, thanking him for his letter and for Mr. D. Macdonald's, he thinks he can now tackle the subject of the painting with confidence, his work has been set aside recently as his baby has been ill and has died, but he hopes to have a break in the country and then start work, 29 July 1880
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DD391/13/18/20/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 18 February 1881
18 February 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, thanking him for his letter and for Mr. MacFarlane's, he has not yet started the picture as his present painting room is too small and dark for such a venture, he has had to content himself 'with a less pretentious work for this year', he is now arranging for a fine studio close by, and hopes to have the Highland painting done for next year, he will send Macdonald a photograph of it when it is ready, Professor Blackie [John Stuart Blackie, 1809 - 1895, Professor of Greek at Edinburgh 1852 - 1882] suggested he write to the editors of 'The Highlander' and the 'Celtic Magazine', which he intends to do and to be guided by the weight of evidence, 18 February 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/18/20/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 29 April 1883
29 April 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, explaining that his large picture was sent home from the Royal Academy rather than be hung too high, but the small one has fared better, he hopes to do better work for next year, 29 April 1883
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DD391/13/18/20/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 22 May 1883
22 May 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Watson Nicol, 3, Edwardes Place, Kensington, West London, he has just sold the picture, and thanks Macdonald for his efforts on his behalf, asks if Macdonald would like a photograph of it anyway, 22 May 1883
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DD391/13/18/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred Parsons, n.d. [c.1880?]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred Parsons, regarding painting for Macdonald, n.d. [c.1880?]
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DD391/13/18/21/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred Parsons, 6 November [c.1880?] 6 November [c.1880?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred Parsons, 54, Bedford Gardens, Kensington, London, saying that he has heard from Abbey that Macdonald would like a painting from him, asks to wait until the spring as 'I have an apple blossom thing in my head that I should like to do for you from nature', safe arrival of dog, so handsome that he fears 'the enterprising dog stealer', experimenting with proportions of water and whisky, 6 November [c.1880?]
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DD391/13/18/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, 1882 - 1884
1882 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, regarding his collection of portraits and visits to Aberdeen, 1882 - 1884
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DD391/13/18/22/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, 10 April 1882
10 April 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, 33, George Street, Edinburgh, thanking him for a copy of the catalogue of his collection, admiration for it, explaining that while he had accepted Macdonald's offer to stay with him on his visit to Aberdeen, he now realises that it would be good if he could be seen not to be under any local influence, 'many worthy people are prone to unworthy suspicions!', he is to stay instead at the Imperial Hotel, Mr. Otto Macqueen [probably John Otto MacQueen, S.S.C.] has secured him a room, he hopes however to go to Kepplestone and meet Macdonald and George Reid, hopes that if this is impossible, in the 'anxious work' in which he is engaged, that Macdonald will understand, 10 April 1882 (1 item)
DD391/13/18/22/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, 6 July 1884
6 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Noel Paton, 33 George Street, Edinburgh, explaining that he is a bad correspondent and asking for forgiveness, pleasant memories of Macdonald's visit in 1879, he is delighted that Macdonald asked him to sit to George Reid for his collection, and that the result is 'very brilliant', 'he has produced a striking (or about to strike) likeness. But I had not realized until I saw it, what a strong and overbearing old party I must appear to the world in general!', thanks for invitation to him and Lady Paton, but they never leave home together as there is too large a flock there to leave unshepherded, he intends to visit Aberdeen in May to fix the site for the Wallace statue, and asks for accommodation for himself and one of his sons, if this is inconvenient perhaps he will be able to stay in the autumn, greetings to George Reid, 6 July 1884
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DD391/13/18/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Phillip, 1867
1867
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Phillip, regarding painting for Macdonald, 1867
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DD391/13/18/23/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Phillip, 13 February 1867
13 February 1867
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Phillip, 1, South Villas, Campden Hill, Kensington, apologising for the delay in reply but explaining that he has had a nervous fever, he would like to paint something for Macdonald as soon as he is well enough, hoping to see him soon when the weather is better, 13 February 1867
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DD391/13/18/24 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, 1878 - 1882
1878 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, regarding Royal Academy business, illness of wife and portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1878 - 1882
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DD391/13/18/24/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, 9 April 1878
9 April 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, explaining that their dinner invitation includes two tickets to the private view, and if they have not arrived he will tell the secretary, Hook will attend to his wishes regarding his seat at the table, thanks for the invitation to Kepplestone but his wife has been seriously ill and is at present unable to travel, 9 April 1878
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DD391/13/18/24/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, 2 November 1882
2 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, agreeing to paint a self- portrait for Macdonald's collection, but warning him that 'if I think it is a failure I will destroy it', his wife is somewhat improved particularly after their trip to North Wales, though the weather was not good, 2 November 1882
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DD391/13/18/25 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter, 1882
1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter regarding a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1882
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DD391/13/18/25/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter, 24 October 1882
24 October 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter, Loch Luichart Lodge, Dingwall, agreeing to paint a self-portrait 'for the sum you name, as it seems that most of the members of the Academy have agreed to do so', gives the address of his studio in London, 24 October 1882
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DD391/13/18/25/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter, 13 November 1882
13 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edward J. Poynter, 28, Albert Gate, London, announcing that he has finished his self-portrait and is ready to send it to Macdonald, 13 November 1882 (1 item)
DD391/13/18/26 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, 1883
1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep regarding painting a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, 1883
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DD391/13/18/26/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, n.d. [1883]
1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, 1, Holland Park Road, Addison Road, Kensington, London, announcing that the canvas has arrived and he has begun the self-portrait, though he is not yet happy with it, n.d. [1883]
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DD391/13/18/26/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, 19 August 1883
19 August 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, 1, Holland Park Road, Addison Road, Kensington, London, just returned from holiday, just finished his self-portrait, asking Macdonald to have it shifted on the stretcher, hopes he will think it a good likeness, 19 August 1883
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DD391/13/18/27 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 1879 - 1881 1879 - 1881
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid concerning the sale and exhibition of paintings, 1879 - 1881
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DD391/13/18/27/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 20 January 1879
20 January 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 131, King Street, Aberdeen, enclosing photographs of two of his pictures [absent], giving the price of each, one is of a fisherman and a girl and is finished, but the one of the woman and calves will not be ready in time for Edinburgh, in which case he will send it to London, he will send all his pictures for Macdonald to see before they leave, 20 January 1879
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DD391/13/18/27/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 7 October 1880
7 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, Corochombie, by Callander, Perthshire, thanking Macdonald for his help in selling Reid's pictures, he will write to Mr. Rouse, likes the countryside around him but does not find it paintable, 'perhaps my heart is not in the highlands sufficiently', he has been invited to visit William Nicol at Alyth, he and Sam are to look around Doune tomorrow and will settle down there if it looks promising, rough weather, 7 October 1880
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DD391/13/18/27/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 17 February 1881 17 February 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald Reid, 8, York Buildings, Edinburgh, just returned from the exhibition which is 'fairly good', George Reid's pictures have been hung well, his own have not, 'I have been dished completely - Cockburnspath is on the floor in the Condemned Cell and quite in shadow', Orchardson's portrait of Napoleon is fine and so are Millais' paintings, the portrait of Lady Huntly and a head of a girl, Sam has not been well hung, he saw nothing of Lockhart's but did see MacTaggart's, he will have a better look soon, he will meet Forbes White and the Gibsons tonight to hear the London news, he has heard from his mother that Macdonald is better, but has not heard from George and asks if it is true that he is to paint Froude, 17 February 1881
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DD391/13/18/28 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 1878 - 1883
1878 - 1883
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, regarding commissions for Macdonald, self-portrait, and offers of dogs, 1878 - 1883
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 30 May 1878
30 May 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Detmore, Charlton Kings, near Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, agreeing to paint something for Macdonald, but saying that if it is painted for him he need not necessarily take it if it is not what he wants, he will probably have two or three small paintings by the end of the summer from which Macdonald can choose, sorry that he did not know earlier that Macdonald liked his picture 'Sympathy' or he could have had the study of that carefully finished, thanks for Macdonald's invitation but he will be resting at St. Andrews and must stay quiet, hopes that Macdonald enjoyed his visit to town, 30 May 1878
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DD391/13/18/28/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 4 November 1878
4 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Elvedon Lodge, 5, Marlborough Road, North West London, announcing that he is dispatching a picture for Macdonald to look at, asking that if he is going to send it back that he lets no one else see it, it is called 'So full of shapes is fancy', he himself was a witness to the incident portrayed, 4 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/28/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 12 November 1878
12 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Elvedon Lodge, 5, Marlborough Road, North West London, glad that Macdonald likes the picture, he himself feels that it is 'one of the most complete bits of colour I have done', the price, he will be glad to offer Macdonald another picture soon, he would like Macdonald to say if he would like it more or less expensive than this one, and grave or gay, sorry not to have called but he was only two hours at Aberdeen, he was pleased to meet Macdonald's friends at Braemar, glad that Macdonald has Orchardson's picture, 12 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/28/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 24 November 1878
24 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Elvedon Lodge, 5, Marlborough Road, North West London, thanks for cheque, but anxious that he seemed too impatient for payment, hopes that the picture will give him pleasure, 24 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/28/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 27 October 1881
27 October 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, thanking him for his offer of a dog but explaining that he is already overrun with dogs, though it is sometimes difficult to get dogs of that type to paint, Calderon greatly enjoyed his visit to Macdonald, 27 October 1881
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DD391/13/18/28/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 30 October 1881
30 October 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, still declining the dog but wondering if Calderon will receive it, Calderon has told him of Macdonald's interesting collection of portraits, he would be proud to be part of it if Macdonald would like, 30 October 1881
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DD391/13/18/28/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 2 February 1882 2 February 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, saying that he would be delighted to 'find immortality at the hands of our good friend Calderon and to share such good company on your walls', he has seen Pettie's self-portrait and heard that MacWhirter is to sit to him, the self-portraits will be the most interesting, glad to hear that Mrs. Macdonald has grown attached to the dog, which will be happier in Aberdeen, 2 February 1882
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DD391/13/18/28/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 21 May 1882
21 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, glad that Macdonald likes the portrait, he himself is very pleased, 'but I do not think I am quite so fierce looking as my portrait', Davis has told him that he is to do a self-portrait, too, he has seen Pettie's, 21 May 1882
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DD391/13/18/28/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 13 October 1882
13 October 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, regarding painting suitable for Macdonald, difficult as Macdonald wants a small picture and, 'frankly, I find that I can with little more trouble paint the work large instead of small and get about three times as much money for it!', circumstances, however, have caused him to do a small painting - the Graphic is doing an exhibition of animal paintings of a specific size and pride has induced him to enter, he has however insisted that the picture should not belong to them, only the copyright, he wants the painting to go to either a private collector or Agnew, his picture is called 'Mother Hubbard', description, the same class as 'Sympathy' and 'Envy, Hatred and Malice', it is as good as he can make it because he wants to stand out in this exhibition, though he is still working on it and though the Graphic wants it in a fortnight he could send it to Macdonald for one night only, 13 October 1882
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Briton Riviere, 14 October 1882
14 October 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, glad that he is going to take the picture which he thinks is a good specimen of his work, he never makes reproductions of his work but the Graphic will have copyright of this one for engraving purposes, he has enclosed a sketch of the painting [absent] and describes it, glad that Macdonald's collection is growing, 14 October 1882
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Briton Riviere, 9 June 1883
9 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, saying that his picture should be with him soon, but they are asking him to exhibit it at the Fine Art Society, and he would like to know what Macdonald thinks of it, hoping that he enjoyed his visit to London, 9 June 1883
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Briton Riviere, 13 June 1883
13 June 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, thanking him for allowing the picture to be exhibited for a little longer, he is not surprised that Boehm was impressed by the portrait collection, Pettie will do a good portrait of Boehm 'whose head is highly characteristic, 13 June 1883
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Briton Riviere, 20 July 1883
20 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, thanks for the cheque, but asking for it to be corrected as the numbers and writing do not correspond, he is glad that Macdonald has the painting, 'which belongs tot he class of my work that I am at times asked for usque ad nauseam', the title is the one for which it was painted and which will appear on the engraving, which will add to the value of the original, hopes that Macdonald will grow to like the title but if he does not perhaps they will be able to agree on a new one, Pettie's portrait of Boehm is excellent, 20 July 1883
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DD391/13/18/28/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Briton Riviere, 23 July 1883
23 July 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, Flaxley, 82, Finchley Road, North West London, thanks for his help over the cheque, thanks again for invitation to Kepplestone but they are just off to Norfolk, his wife had thought of a sail up the west coast as far as Stornoway, they do not, however, have enough time, he hopes that they will be able to visit Aberdeen soon, hoping that the name of the portrait is growing more to his liking, Pettie is setting off soon for Arran, 23 July 1883
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DD391/13/18/29 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 1875 - 1882 and undated
1875 - 1882 and undated
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, regarding art (mostly Edinburgh), family news, visits, sentimentality, mutual friends, jokes for Punch, Gladstone and politics, and illness, 1875 - 1882 and several not dated.
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 27 June 1875
27 June 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, sorry that Macdonald is going as he had more to say to him and show him, mention of a self-portrait on glass by John Phillip, which belonged to Colonel Crockett, a friend of Ramsay Maule, Phillip was very young when he did it, 'I may never see you again, but I will always remember you and what I can call not less than your magnanimity', 27 June 1875
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 13 August 1878
13 August 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, Elm Hill, thanking him for his invitation which he is too ill to accept, receipt of a letter from Edinburgh 'abusing that pedestal', anecdote regarding the Rev. Dr. King of Glasgow, another anecdote about a minister and a drunkard, 13 August 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 19 October 1878
19 October 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, regarding thinking of Kepplestone and remembering his visit there, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald has got rid of her cold, and that Macdonald has not been deluding Lady Balfour, receipt of note and present from Tom Taylor of his Historical Dramas, 'with a manly modest preface', debate over a textual issue, 'Fred' is admired but no one knows who writes it, receipt of John Skelton's essays from the author, 'clever - but not clever enough', hoping that Monty's nose is all right, hoping that Jamieson will call with them, 19 October 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 2 November 1878
2 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, asking if George Reid showed Mrs. Macdonald his 'Mrs. Birse' for Johnny Gibb, hoping that his portrait of Macdonald will turn out as well, description of Macdonald, mention of a marriage not coming off, admiration of Robertson Smith, mention of clematis [which might refer to George Reid's portrait of Mrs. Macdonald], delight at their visit, good wishes for Monty, encouraging Jamieson's visits to Kepplestone which do him good, good wishes to the 'matron and girl' at Linnwood, wishing he could do something for Macdonald, good wishes for his uncle, aunt and sisters, and to the Hooks, are they connected with Burton, the London solicitor, someone has sent him some wonderful drawings by Turner and another, including one of a spaniel, and one of the Calais lighthouse, 'The bank business darkens everything - nothing but ruin to the 1,200', Irvine Smith's Zurich is a better Turner than White's, 'I met Susan Jamieson - she is much given to idolatry', 2 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 24 November 1878
24 November 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, asking for letters, enjoyed visit from Jamieson, asking about Macdonald's reading, he himself is reading a book by McLeod, but the only decent illustration is one by Millais, 'Millais can make men - and women too, at times - ' asking after Hunt, Tom Taylor, 'I cannot read his plays? Can you?', some improvement in the bank business, he has his widowed daughter staying, 'That cordial, warmhearted ruffian Sam Bough was buried yesterday', 'Buy John Gilpin by Calder ⦠and you'll not regret it', 24 November 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 4 December 1878
4 December 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald is better, business of Barclay and a memorial tablet to his mother, possibly in Auchterless, Hutchison the sculptor is to do it as Barclay had heard that Macdonald only did granite and the tablet is to be in marble and red sandstone, urging maidens to dance regardless of their mother's strictness, he does not know Tom Graham's pictures, their friend [Reid?] should paint a better portrait of the Peterhead Provost than Sir John Watson Gordon did of a previous Provost, suggested improvements to Macdonald's own portrait, reference to Boyd the chairmaker, approves of Punch's comments on the Whistler-Ruskin business, Ruskin 'must be an impudent puppy', meeting with John Blackwood who is much better, he told Brown that 'Fred' was by a German who has also contributed to Blackwood's Magazine on Bismarck, an article which caused the German Chancellor to give him a post in Berlin, the mother of Marchioness of Sligo made the articles into good English, good wishes to the Taylors, he has had his Turner picture of an Irish setter hung, wishes he and Macdonald lived closer together, thanks for the Free Press which he has sent to Ruskin, asking after Ogston [probably either Alexander or Francis Ogston], reference to death of a friend, 4 December 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 9 December 1878
9 December 1878
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking her for her letter and the photograph [absent], appreciation of the photograph from which his sister-in- law Jane straight away picked out 'Mr. Greathead' [Macdonald], hoping that she is feeling better after her cold, hoping that her mother and uncle are better, mention of his brother-in-law Mr. Wilson, minister at Newabbey, being in Aberdeen to lecture to the Erastian students, he will probably stay with Professor Milligan [William Milligan, 1821 - 1893] but Brown will ask him to go out to Kepplestone, he is an art lover, anecdote about a minister and a shoemaker, 9 December 1878
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DD391/13/18/29/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 14 February 1879
14 February 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, regarding a picture of a horse, comments on other pictures in the exhibition, 'Mima is a vapid, wersh young woman', Chalmers' 'Legend' is the most fanciful picture in the exhibition, Reid's portrait of White has made him look less interesting than he is, Pettie's laird's face is 'too pink and white for a country laird', his portrait of Hunter as a swashbuckler is exaggerated, Cameron's hayfield is better, 'full of space and daylight, but the hay is like tow', 'Patio in Palma - a Study' by Lockhart is perfect, though his painting of smashed china is not so good, 'The Leslie picture does not interest me', another by George Reid is very good and Sam [Bough]'s wood is also good, and sold, it is Rubislaw Glen, 'Alma Tadema totally uninteresting - I suppose 'awfully' clever', 'Noel Paton's shabby little devil, ''The Devil and the Undying Worm'', should never have been painted', it saddens him now to go to the exhibitions as he sees the ghosts of pictures long ago, and of the painters, he has questioned George Reid about Macdonald's health, he introduced Brown to Rajan, 'a wonderful little fellow, with eyes as keen and fell as his etching needle', 14 February 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 10 March 1879
10 March 1879
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking Macdonald for his generosity, he has had a letter from [?] Wilson at Lavender Sweep [Tom Taylor's house], he has heard good accounts of 'Dr. J.' but is alarmed at news of a sapphire, if it indicates an engagement ring, yet it would do him good, asking for news of Frank and his wife, receipt of a note from Mr. Rutherford, Mrs. John McLaren has lost her baby, Irvine Smith has just bought paintings from P. Chalmers, a girl and a landscape, both painted up the North Esk which has been flooding, hopes that George Reid's portrait will please him, asks if it is going to London, glad that Macdonald's pains have gone, reference to Hook, reference to sadness of Margaret's wedding, 'May she be happier than I fear', Mrs. Macdonald will always be a comfort to her and Macdonald will look after her financially, reference to 'young Effie and her Dragoon', hoping that they will visit Edinburgh soon, he has lost the octopus letter but if he finds it he will send it on, hopes that she is 'really better and stronger' though she will still be 'lingering and listening' for her son who has died, 10 March 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Dr. John Brown, June 1879
June 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, hoping that he is not suffering in 'this cruel weather', his own ill health, hoping that Macdonald might be able to visit, annoyed to be ill when Macdonald is in Edinburgh, Mrs. Macdonald is looking well, June 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Dr. John Brown, 4 July 1879
4 July 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, sorry to hear of Mrs. Gordon's death [probably Mrs. Macdonald's mother], not unexpected, very hard on Mrs. Macdonald, Robertson Smith has told him that Macdonald is delighted with his Alma Tadema, he often thinks of Kepplestone, he has not been well, which Macdonald would hardly understand, hopes that Macdonald has seen Jamieson, Smith or Gibson are to tell Macdonald a story going round, 'Smith's answer to the Libel is most masterly', it will be monstrous if he is beaten, he told Brown that Macdonald was a great boxer, who could hold his own with a professional, anecdote of the boxing skills of the late Marquis of Tweedale, visit of Barclay and his wife along with Brown's brother and his wife to Walter Berry, Barclay's brother in law, at Glenstriven, sorry to go on when they are mourning, he lost his own mother 64 years ago, Chalmers' memorial is up and very fine, 'I have never had the heart to go to see it', Irvine Smith has bought two new Chalmers, 4 July 1879 Scribbled pencil note by Macdonald outside concerning 'shibboleth' and 'master mason', 4 July 1879 (2 items)
DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Dr. John Brown, July 1879
July 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking for his 'plump and pleasant-hearted letter', hoping that Mrs. Macdonald will go to Brixton to cheer George Barclay who is going there with Syme of the British Linen [Bank] and John Chiene the surgeon, Macdonald's Hook picture must be good and Macdonald must be right about Hook and Alma Tadema, he hopes never to forget Hook's 'cordial face and voice', the Dean Ramsay business is a 'pitiful bit of prigism', hoping that Macdonald enjoys his Peterhead visit, he told Jane Brown the 'bright sparkle' joke, Alex is working hard and is going to Dresden next week and the Saxon Switzerland, they are to bring home Edith Tait, her niece, asking if Pettie is to do a particular portrait, Sir John Watson Gordon's best portrait was a Peterhead Provost's, Robertson Smith is to go in for the Glasgow Chair of Mathematics, 'though he could still carry on the war with the bigots', it would probably pay more than £12,000 a year, thoughts of Kepplestone, July 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Dr. John Brown, 18 October 1879
18 October 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, addressed to 'My dear Mr. Greathead', reporting that Alex and his wife were delighted with their visit to Kepplestone, they were also delighted with the Hooks, hopes that Mrs. Macdonald will now have a rest, movements of George Barclay and his family, his own travels to Stirling, Aberfoyle and Busby, his own ill health, asking for Jamieson, 'I am seeing a real genius today - a thing not seen every day - a quiet, douce (in its double sense) plainish girl of 20, daughter of Hope and Fenton Barns, a [?] natural daughter of Paul Chalmers, and a girl Raeburn. She painted 'The Squire's Daughter' in last year's Exhibition, which was sold, I think, the first day', wants a book to read, the granite cross in memory of Dean Ramsay is too white, 'it was stupid in them going so far and fareing so ill', regards to George and Archie Reid, 18 October 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Dr. John Brown, 4 December 1879
4 December 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, regarding improvement in Jamieson's health, he is living in the Caledonian, dinner at Irvine Smith's with Jamieson, Forbes White, Aeneas McKay Gibson, and Walter Smith (of the Free Church), sheep's head with Jamieson and Brown's sister Jane and her husband Rev. Mr. Wilson, Jamieson's other social engagements, hoping to visit the studios of Herdman, Lockhart, Douglas, Hutchison and Paton, he should not, however, go abroad yet, mention of Gladstone's visit to Edinburgh but Brown did not see him, he should have but he cannot be bothered with duty, regards to Reids, particularly mentioning the Queen's order to George, 'Bough's pictures still sell amazingly', 4 December 1879
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Visiting card of Dr. John Brown, 25 December 1879 5 25 December 1879
Visiting card of Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, addressed to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone with Christmas wishes and mention of a book on Chalmers, 25 December 1879
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20 September 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, Elm Hill, hoping that Macdonald is not angry with him, mention of White and enjoying his hospitality though it would not be Kepplestone, 20 September 1880
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 7 Dr. John Brown, 25 October 1880
25 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown [no address], regarding a disputed line of poetry about eyes in a poem possibly on the death of a wife by George Witter, 25 October 1880
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DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 8 Dr. John Brown, 23 January 1881
23 January 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, referring to promised hospitality in Edinburgh to 'Placens's [Mrs. Macdonald's] brother', and enquiries about the family, reference to some scandal or court case and the fact that Wallace 'has gone to London and turned teetotal ⦠he is strong though sulky', Robertson Smith's lectures are going well, 'omniscience is his foible', 'He wants fire and imagination', comments on the decline of Punch: 'too quizzical and punnical', Jamieson is not quite himself yet and is too old to mend, asking after Macdonald's 'disagreeable, untidy, unshapely wife', recommendation of 'Plain John' Campbell's Life, the Barclays are in Rome where one of their daughters has gastric fever, 23 January 1881 (2 items)
DD391/13/18/29/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 9 Dr. John Brown, 13 May 1881
13 May 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, Elm Hill, asking not to be sent for on Sunday as he is not fit to visit them, 13 May 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Dr. John Brown, 4 June 1881
4 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown [no address], wishing them many happy returns of the day, his own ill health, 'I am like what your steam engine would be without the governor', sorry for them that someone is to leave Aberdeen for Edinburgh, he will bring to Kepplestone the Andrew Lang book and the photographs if he is able to come, it is the Macdonalds' twentieth wedding anniversary and his own fortieth, Dr. Jamieson has gone to London, reference to a tragedy at Fettercairn, 4 June 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Dr. John Brown, 15 July 1881
15 July 1881
Letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, apologising that he was unable to visit them the previous evening due to illness, he is going home tomorrow, hoping to hear from Mr. Lushington soon, regards to Mr. Keene 'I liked him quite', thanking for the loan of 'The Newcomers', he likes to think of George Reid's 'victorianness', the possibility that the Roxburghe Hotel in Charlotte Square [Edinburgh] would suit Macdonald, which Brown will investigate, 15 July 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Dr. John Brown, 21 July 1881
21 July 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, regarding Mr. Lushington and the translation of a line into Greek which is for Millais, 21 July 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Dr. John Brown, 27 July 1881
27 July 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, saying that he has received no reply from Lushington, and Macdonald had best submit the line to Geddes [Sir William Duguid Geddes, 1828 - 1900, Professor of Greek at King's College, Aberdeen, and later at the University of Aberdeen, 1855 - 1885] for translation into Greek, either with Lushington's version or without, reference to Blackie [John Stuart Blackie, 1809 - 1895, Professor of Greek at Edinburgh 1852 - 1882] but 'he is not so classical as Geddes, the entrance to the Roxburghe Hotel is almost as good as Veitch's [for access for Macdonald's chair], more enthusiastic praise of Keene, hopes that John will go to Glen Turritt for some shooting, 27 July 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Dr. John Brown, 6 August 1881
6 August 1881 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, sorry to hear of the death of Monty (possibly due to laburnum poisoning), notes on the inscription and the Greek, 'G. Reid will make a noble thing of the grim, hoary, picturesque old Snake', 6 August 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 5 Dr. John Brown, 3 September 1881
3 September 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking him for a vase, as good as Phidias would have made it, except for the 'narrow toppleoverish base', he has just returned from Oban with his 'thorn in the flesh', they have seen Glenelg, the Cuillins and Rhum and Eigg, visits to Dalwhinnie and Spean Bridge where everyone fell in love with Walter Smith's daughter, and to Lochiel, Glen Finnan, Glen Eylort and Arisaig, 3 September 1881
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 6 Dr. John Brown, 6 September 1881
6 September 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, agreeing with him about a pedestal and envying him being able to make and give it, joke for Charles Keene concerning minister and bagpipes, visit from Rutherford Clark, reference to Aske's address in Elgin where he said that Gladstone had appointed him to the office of the Solicitor General, 'a bit of genuine gaucherie', asking after Jamieson, return of Gibson from Norway with Crystal and Black, meeting Mrs. Crum Ewing, a beautiful woman at 91, 6 September 1881
(1 item) DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 7 Dr. John Brown, 12 February 1882
12 February 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, glad to hear that Macdonald is better and that he is going to get a portrait, hoping for a visit from George Reid, his sister Jane from Newabbey is staying 'for her annual debauch of music', 'She had about the smallest dose of original sin of anyone I know', joke about judges, passed on by Graham Murray, McLaren's illness, asking for news of Jamieson, Angus Fraser, and the Watts, 12 February 1882
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 8 Dr. John Brown, 1 March 1882
1 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, glad that Macdonald is a bit better 'though I daresay still obliged to know you have a bladder', glad that Watts' is a fine portrait, 'he is a great master as few now are, a man of great power and genius though in wife business I suspect like Ruskin and Carlyle his virilities lay more in his brain than where they generally do', admiration of cartoons by Sambourne and Du Maurier, he has not been to the Royal Scottish Academy exhibition, he now appreciates more his bed, his pipe, and a speech by Gladstone, Noel Paton will not make a good president, 'a little too much of a swell', he knew the Beef joke [in Punch] was Macdonald's, John Ingle's novel is a little too didactic, 'What of Mrs. Langtry?', 1 March 1882
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DD391/13/18/29/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 9 Dr. John Brown, 16 March 1882 16 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, intending to return a bundle of clothes [probably Mrs. Macdonald] to Macdonald, 'it has conducted itself well and been very pleasant with a quiet dignity', 'Reid's Noel Paton is safe - a grand head - almost grander than the man', sorry that Reid is leaving Edinburgh, advice on doctors, good account of Jamieson from Arthur Mitchell, 16 March 1882
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Dr. John Brown, n.d. [1881]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown [no address], thanking him for his note and his generosity, hoping to visit today if his health permits, n.d. [1881]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Dr. John Brown, n.d. [1881]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, Elm Hill, thanking for their invitation, apologising for their dress, 'The Prime Minister and Mr. Punch must be prepared for the enormity', mention of plaid and the Whites, n.d. [1881]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Dr. John Brown, n.d. [1881]
n.d. [1881] Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown [no address], looking forward to visiting the next day if his health permits, enjoyed Froude and Thoms, n.d. [1881]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Dr. John Brown, n.d. [1881]
n.d. [1881]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, Elm Hill, regretting that he has not seen more of Macdonald recently because of his own ill health, apologising that he must go to Whites' on Sunday instead of Kepplestone, hoping that Tuesday's dinner went well and that Macdonald had good news of Placens [Mrs. Macdonald], wishes he had more self- discipline, n.d. [1881]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 4 Dr. John Brown, n.d.
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking him for his note and Keene's letter, comments on Keene and his opinion of 'Punch', suggestion that Macdonald get a telephone, determined that Mrs. Macdonald's doctor could be doing a better job and making her wear a flannel jacket and take codliver oil, or an emulsion made by the chemist Munro in Inverurie, glad that Davidson has been appointed to the Chair, 'I send a Xmas card to Mrs. Hope [Mrs. Macdonald] - it is grotesqued by Mr. George of Glasgow', who also illustrated 'A Rollicking Tour in the North by Rag, Tag and Bobtail', the text by Dr. Lees of St. Giles, Edinburgh, n.d.
(1 item) DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 5 Dr. John Brown, 1 July [n.d.]
1 July [n.d.]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking him for his note and the picture of Mrs. Macdonald, hoping to meet her, 1 July [n.d.]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 6 Dr. John Brown, 16 December [n.d.]
16 December [n.d.]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, thanking him for his letter and for his improvement in health, George Cunningham is also better, anecdote of a country wife's comments on her married daughter, anecdote from Sir Robert Christison regarding the laying of the foundation stone for the observatory on Calton Hill, Edinburgh, including Professor Playfair, which Brown does not want passed on to Mrs. Macdonald in case she thinks the less of him, sorry that Jamieson is unwell, 16 December [n.d.]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 7 Dr. John Brown, n.d. [c.1875]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, sorry to have missed Macdonald's visit and to have delayed writing to explain, when he went to see the slate on which Macdonald had left a message when he called the maid had wiped it clean, efforts to find Macdonald's accommodation in Edinburgh, finding Col. Maidment of St. Martin's and Irvine Smith instead, eventually tracking him down to Veitch's, where he hopes to see him tomorrow, n.d. [c.1875]
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 8 Dr. John Brown, n.d.
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, directing him to inspect his portrait, a 'claptrappish' one, at the Institution, n.d.
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DD391/13/18/29/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 9 Dr. John Brown, 11 December [1881?]
11 December [1881?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, glad that Macdonald is at his desk again, thanks for letter from Mrs. Macdonald, letter from Jamieson, visit of Parliament House to see George Reid's portrait of Jamieson and their resolution to have him paint the Justice General, beautiful painting of irises by Gibson, joke about Jowett, Master of Balliol, hoping that Macdonald is sleeping better without opiate, work will help, George Cunningham better too, praise for Mrs. Macdonald's nursing, comments on 'Endymion', 11 December [1881?]
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DD391/13/18/29/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 0 Dr. John Brown, 25 November [1881?]
25 November [1881?]
Part letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh, with comments on treatment of Macdonald's illness, recommending linseed tea and creeping wheat, recommended diet, recommending him to keep warm particularly if he is going to work, asking about sleeping habits, remarks on Sambourne's picture of Bismarck in 'Punch', thanks for letter from Mrs. Macdonald [breaks off unsigned], 25 November [1881?]
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DD391/13/18/29/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 1 Dr. John Brown, [c.1879]
c.1879
Part letter to Mrs. Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh [beginning missing], remarks on Alick's letters, which 'might have been written by Swift', his brother Alex has run off with a granite weight, sensible of Mrs. Macdonald to resume piano-playing, the solace of music, list of composers she might play, including 'the wicked but strangely affecting Lucretzia', reference to a 'dear little woman', a painting in an exhibition, confusion of Sam Bough's affairs, 'he was a strangely gifted ruffian', Irvine Smith has a lovely painting by Chalmers of a little girl, a cousin of George Reid, 'I like to see them now and then, but would not like to live with them', [breaks off], [c. 1879]
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DD391/13/18/29/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 2 Dr. John Brown, n.d.
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Part letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, 23, Rutland Street, Edinburgh [beginning missing], reference to Dr. Jamieson and his new wife, reference to letter from Mrs. Macdonald, remarks on James Nasmyth and how George will like him, he is a little tired of Smiles, 'what Sydney Smith would have called extraordinary ordinary man', meeting with Lyon Playfair, anecdote of Lord Beaconsfield, who, with the Lord Chancellor and Lord Salisbury is a 'Homaeopathist', Brown intended to give Macdonald a critique of the exhibition but he is tired, [n.d.]
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DD391/13/18/29/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from 3 Dr. John Brown, n.d.
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Part letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Dr. John Brown, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald is keeping warm, recommending shamoy [chamois?], comments on Taylor's coverage of Delane in 'Punch', he was probably inferior to Russell, dinner at Dalmeny [House, near South Queensferry, seat of Lord Rosebery] with Lord Rosebery, Gladstone, Wallace of The Scotsman, and Professor Blackie who 'enlivened them all, throwing his arms round the great man's neck and kissing him, and addressing him in ancient and modern Greek', [breaks off] [n.d.]
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DD391/13/18/30 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone regarding a sarcophagus of Napoleon, 1874
1874
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone regarding a model of the sarcophagus of Napoleon, which is being offered to Queen Victoria and the Empress of France, 1874
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DD391/13/18/30/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from ? Clary, 12 January 1874
12 January 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from ? Clary, Camden Place, Chislehurst, Kent, explaining that Lord Sydney had sent him the photographs of the sarcophagus, and he has shown them to the Empress and the Prince Imperial, who send their thanks to him, 12 January 1874
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DD391/13/18/30/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Lord Sydney, 24 March 1874
24 March 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Lord Sydney, Cleveland Square, South West London, thanking him for his offer of a model of the sarcophagus of the Emperor Napoleon for the Queen and accepting it on her behalf, 24 March 1874
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DD391/13/18/30/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Biddulph, 27 June 1874
27 June 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Biddulph, Windsor Castle, announcing the safe arrival of the model sarcophagus and transmitting the Queen's thanks for it, 27 June 1874
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DD391/13/18/32 Notes by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone on a visit to London, 1876
1876
Notes by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone on a visit to London, 1876
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DD391/13/18/32/1 Notes by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone on a visit to London, 6 - 21 June 1876 6 - 21 June 1876
Notes by Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone on a visit to London, including visit to Royal Academy, Wallis French Gallery, Deschamps French Gallery, C.P. Matthews' collection, D. Price's collection, Mr. Jenkins' collection, seeing Miss Thomson's 'Waterloo', Blake's drawings at the Burlington Club, Moore's Minstrels ('rubbish'), meeting with Millais, Faed, Wells, Pettie, Keene, George Reid, Alma Tadema, Hodson, Holl, Marks, Riviere, Tom Graham, H. Cameron, J.C. Hook, Schwabe, Armstead, Onless, Calderon, Sir Henry James, visits from the young Hooks, William Minto, and Peter Graham, visits to Orchardson and Cotman, James Nasmyth, Samuel Smiles, George du Maurier, G.F. Watts, reference to Tom Gray's death, restaurants and shops as well as other visitors and acquaintances, 6 - 21 June 1876
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DD391/13/19 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, illustrator, 1880 - 1884
1880 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, illustrator, regarding art news, visits, thanks for gifts of dog and spirits, family news, 'Punch', 1880 - 1884
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DD391/13/19/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 20 June 1880
20 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, thanking him for his letter, looking forward to visiting him, not in July as originally hoped as he has been invited for a cruise in a racing yacht and has accepted as he can do some work on it, hopes instead to come to Kepplestone around the first week in August, weather in London, 20 June 1880
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DD391/13/19/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 15 July 1880
15 July 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, on the yacht 'Latona', off the Isle of Arran, impressed with both the yacht and the island and delighted with Scotland, spoiled a little as at his first landing place he heard of Tom Taylor's death, shocked at the suddenness of it, looking forward to his visit to Kepplestone, address for mail for the next stage of the journey, asking for information concerning the Aberdeen steamer, as he would like his wife to see the east coast if possible, 15 July 1880
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DD391/13/19/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, n.d. [July 1880]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, on the yawl 'Latona' (170 tons), Kingstown Harbour, Ireland, with arrangements for his visit to Kepplestone, n.d. [July 1880]
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DD391/13/19/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 8 August 1880
8 August 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, regarding difficulties in finding sleeping berths on the train as his wife is still delicate, hoping that Mrs. Macdonald will not expect Mrs. Sambourne to be able to go out much, 'I have had the first ladies' doctor in London to her', he, however, is game for anything, hoping they are not putting the Macdonalds out but his wife longs to see Scotland, 8 August 1880
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DD391/13/19/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 4 September 1880
4 September 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Netherholm House, Woolcross, sorry to hear that he is all alone at present, Mrs. Millais told them that Mrs. Macdonald was going away, rattly train journey on the Highland line - 'good for the liver', hospitable welcome from Millais at Dunkeld, journey on via Edinburgh and plans for rest of autumn, thanks for Kimmel [Kummel] 'I hope it will Kim-all right amongst my clothes', they would also welcome the gift of a dog, hot weather and no decent stream to cool them, longing to get back to work, he had done something for next week but the editor does not like it and Sambourne is dissatisfied, thanks for the Macdonalds' hospitality, 4 September 1880
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DD391/13/19/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 2 October 1880
2 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, St. Peter's, Thanet, Kent, thanking for dog, wife much improving with sea air, probably going to stay till Christmas but he will collect the dog ('Don') from London, sketch of dog in kilt and bonnet, busy with work, servant has written to say dog has arrived safely in London, 2 October 1880
(1 item) DD391/13/19/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 10 October 1880
10 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, St. Peter's, Thanet, Kent, announcing that he has been up to London to see the dog, who is to be called 'Don' after Macdonald, rainy weather, asking for Macdonald's honest opinion on the new appearance of 'Punch', 10 October 1880
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DD391/13/19/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 25 October 1880
25 October 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, St. Peter's, Thanet, Kent, agreeing to draw his Christmas card for him, saying that it ought to portray both Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald, has not yet seen Frith, Fildes or Brugheim but will do so [end missing], 25 October 1880
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DD391/13/19/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 1 November 1880
1 November 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, still enthusiastic about Don, 'a Puppy with brains', with whom his children are delighted, he has not forgotten the fans [sketch of fan] and will order three, one for Mrs. Macdonald, one for Mrs. White [wife of John Forbes White] and one for Mrs. Sambourne, must have them made as he cannot get what he wants readymade, note added to say 'My [picture of an eye] ain't there just a row over your granite pedestal', on reverse sketch of 'The Don as now', a very hairy dog, 1 November 1880 (1 item)
DD391/13/19/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 17 November 1880
17 November 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Garrick Club, London, sorry to hear that Macdonald has been ill, but hoping that he is by now recovering, meeting with Mrs. Millais while walking, her daughter has given birth to a boy, hoping for better news from Macdonald soon, 17 November 1880
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DD391/13/19/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 30 January 1881
30 January 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Garrick Club, London, remarking on unseasonal weather with roses in bloom, all the Sambournes have been 'seedy' but all improving, Mrs. Macdonald's fan is ready and will be sent soon, he will also send soon a drawing for a book [index?] design as requested by Macdonald, sketch of the new intended appearance of Mr. Punch, with no nose, chin or hump [not used], 30 January 1881
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DD391/13/19/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 14 May 1880
14 May 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Garrick Club, London, just returned from Thanet, comment on Gladstone and Disraeli's portrait, glad Macdonald liked the Academy cut, which Sambourne thinks is probably the best thing he has ever done and will be sent to the 'Black and White', he will sell it for 30 guineas ('about 10/ a head or less'), which it will easily make, but would like Macdonald to have it as then he might see it occasionally, he would offer it to him at 25 guineas, but he is not to take it unless he likes it, very sorry to have missed Macdonald in London but still hope to entertain him on a future visit, hoping also to visit him again, depending on Work, will miss the Artists' Benevolent Fund dinner as he has to meet his wife returning from Thanet, 14 May 1880
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DD391/13/19/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, [2 June] 1881
[2 June] 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, reporting on progress with drawing, asking if he would mind it being published in the 'Graphic' 'if I can get Thomas to see it', he would also like to publish photographs of it himself, hoping to finish it shortly, 'Derby Day', [2 June] 1881
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DD391/13/19/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 3 June 1881
3 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Garrick Club, London, agreeing that Macdonald is quite right, the drawing will be with him next week, in haste, 'Up to [picture of eye]'s in work', 3 June 1881
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DD391/13/19/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 15 June 1881 15 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Garrick Club, London, saying that he should have the drawing by now, begging that Macdonald would allow Thomas to engrave it, 'I am sure that there is nothing in the picture at all that can be possibly construed as bad taste towards either of the two eminent statesmen', anyway, Sambourne would bear the responsibility, he would profit from it but also he is 'most anxious' to have a drawing in the 'Graphic', he believes this one would make his name, it would also add to the value of Macdonald's original drawing, Beaconsfield's expression was difficult to do as the picture is foreshortened, 'Just think what things are published about Gladstone and compare this which is innocence itself', wife much improved, 15 June 1881
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DD391/13/19/17 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 22 June 1881
22 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, [18 Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London], begging him to write and agree to having the Gladstone drawing engraved, he has taken Macdonald's postcard as an affirmative so he needs Macdonald to give a definite 'yes' now, explaining with a few sketches how foreshortening affects the shape of a figure, 22 June 1881
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DD391/13/19/18 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 23 June 1881
23 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, sorry that Macdonald is still hesitating over granting permission for the Gladstone drawing to be engraved, 23 June 1881 (1 item)
DD391/13/19/19 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 25 July 1881
25 July 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Kingstown, Ireland, thanking for cheque and accepting his decision on the Gladstone drawing, hoping to return home at the end of the week, then plans to travel to Westwood [Kent], 'We have had a rough time of it lately', 25 July 1881
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DD391/13/19/20 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 14 August 1881
14 August 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, Thanet, Kent, thanking for his letter but saying that 'I'm afraid my phiz is hardly worthy for your gallery', wishing he could see Charles' [Keene?], glad Macdonald is in good spirits, wishing he could be in Aberdeen, but regrets that he probably will not be there this year, it would be better to change the picture of Disraeli when he is next at Kepplestone, reiterating that the face is viewed edgeways, and telling him to ask George Reid, with another small sketch to illustrate, 14 August 1881
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DD391/13/19/21 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, [May 1882]
[May 1882]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London, glad to hear that Macdonald has arrived safely [after visit to London], sorry to hear of death of Dr. Brown, receipt of 'charming' letter from Hook asking about the drawing, happy memories of Macdonald's visit, enclosing letter from the editor [absent] to show Macdonald what he has to put up with, would like to 'pitch the whole business over board and see how they would like that', signed with a sketch of his head with a hat, n.d. [May 1882]
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DD391/13/19/22 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 28 September 1882
28 September 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, London, announcing that he has arranged with Tenniel to paint himself, '£15 will get it done for you by someone well known', urging Macdonald to write to him and giving him Tenniel's address, 28 September 1882
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DD391/13/19/23 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 22 November 1882
22 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, Thanet, Kent, telling him to order a periodical, hoping to finish the Almanack soon and will then start Macdonald's Christmas designs, sketch of own head as Christmas pudding, going home tomorrow but Mrs. Sambourne is now in hospital with rheumatism, 22 November 1882
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DD391/13/19/24 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 20 August 1883
20 August 1883 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Westwood, St. Peters, Thanet, Kent, hoping to be able to visit Kepplestone for a few days, but Macdonald is not to depend on them, Millais has invited him to Dunkeld, 'but you know the pros and cons about that', he has just taken up photography and will bring the camera north with him to take photographs of Kepplestone, sketch of himself at the camera, captioned 'Alive and at large - animal to be seen about here now', 20 August 1883
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DD391/13/19/25 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 6 September 1883
6 September 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Tressady Lodge, Rogart, Sutherland, explaining that they are 'in the [sketch of a heart containing two Highland figures, against a mountainous background and resting, crest-like, on crossed shotgun and fishing rod] of the 'Ilands, and no mistake about it', shooting grouse and catching salmon, plans to go on to Aberdeen, signed 'Suleiman Sami', 6 September 1883
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DD391/13/19/26 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 11 September 1883
11 September 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, Tressady Lodge, Rogart, Sutherland, still hoping to visit Kepplestone but explaining his difficult timetable, also hoping to stay with Mrs. Nicol, wishing it worked better, Macdonald must be having a good time with lots of guests, Sambourne does not need a dressing room and 'I'll come out au naturel if you like' with sketch of himself in drawers, slippers and a cravat, hoping that Macdonald has set up his tennis court, Sambourne wants to photograph the granite quarries and other things, lovely weather, 11 September 1883 (1 item)
DD391/13/19/27 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 13 April 1884
13 April 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, The Manor House, Lower Slaughter, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, pleased to hear that Macdonald will once again be visiting London 'Tho this year will be extra dull on account of H.R.H. Duke of Albany's death', his own illness, liver out of order, off champagne, his brother-in-law Fletcher has taken this house and they are down visiting, description of area and trout streams, his wife is better, his idea for the cartoon for Punch for the Academy exhibition, a Royal Academy Costume Ball, intentions of taking photographs in Lower Slaughter, Orchardson's picture rumoured to be 'the hit of the year', Riviere and Davis also doing well, he is disappointed he is only to have three copies of the Diploma but will give one to Macdonald, though he will not be able to send one to the Academy, hopes of having Macdonald for one night while he is in London, hopes that Mrs. Macdonald will come too, 'I am to do the Health Diploma I believe but they are queer people to deal with ⦠and do not deserve success they are so mean', praise of Bryan Hook and George Thompson, and of John Brown, Millais' good health, 13 April 1884
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DD391/13/19/28 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 21 April [1884]
21 April [1884]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, confirming arrangements to meet, and signed with cartoon of his own head, 21 April [1884]
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23 April 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne [no address], confirming that 'D.M. goes to R.A. Banquet 1884', 23 April 1884
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DD391/13/19/30 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 23 May 1884
23 May 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, saying that he has instructed his frame maker to send the Academy cut to Macdonald, but if Macdonald does not want it he is to send it back at Sambourne's expense, hoping Macdonald is better, he has improved with a week in Paris, he is not going to do any more diplomas and has refunded the Health people for theirs, 'not good enough and nasty people to deal with', he will send a rare copy of the Fisheries Diploma to Macdonald, 23 May 1884
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DD391/13/19/31 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 28 July 1884
28 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, hoping to visit Kepplestone in August, taking two days to travel by boat, hoping this will not be too late, signed with cartoon of own head smoking pipe, 28 July 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/19/32 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 16 December 1884
16 December 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, explaining about the shape of a horse in his Academy cut, with cartoon of a horse grazing, with 'Neck or Nothing' along its mane, 16 December 1884. Accompanied by envelope with address in the form of a quill pen.
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DD391/13/20 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 1868 - 1884
1868 - 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, concerning commissions and social engagements, 1868 - 1884
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DD391/13/20/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 9 July 1868
9 July 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Arts Club, Hanover Square, London, explaining that he has not responded to Macdonald's request for a picture until he had something to offer him, he now has two shortly available, one is 'The Broken Tryst', a girl in a twilight landscape, for £100, and the other is 'The Dedication', a mother offering her child to the Virgin, £250, he will wait to hear from Macdonald, 9 July 1868
(1 item) DD391/13/20/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 15 July 1868
15 July 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Arts Club, Hanover Square, London, with a rough sketch of 'The Broken Tryst' , 'it is but a rough picture itself', he will now allow 'The Dedication' to be sold but will still wait for Macdonald's opinion on 'The Broken Tryst', 15 July 1868
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DD391/13/20/3 31 July 1868
31 July 1868
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Arts Club, Hanover Square, London, not wanting Macdonald to think that he has taken no trouble over this picture, he could have sold it several times over but was waiting for Macdonald's reply, he is going to the country and wishes to have things settled, he asks for Macdonald's cheque and has now dispatched the picture, hopes that he will like it, 31 July 1868
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DD391/13/20/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 6 December 1869
6 December 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 8 Grove End Place, St. John's Wood, London, explaining that he is normally averse to portrait painting but will try to make an exception as Macdonald has asked so flatteringly, though to be hung with Gainsborough is a challenge, 'Your friends seem to understand that a portrait which is not a painting is nothing, and for such it must be a pleasure to paint', prices for various types, he would like a decision soon as he has two large paintings to do for the Royal Academy, 6 December 1869
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DD391/13/20/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 17 May 1872
17 May 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 19, St. John's Wood Road, London, explaining that he has been invited to exhibit at the Royal Scottish Academy and would like to send the picture of the fishing boat he did for Macdonald, 'I should be extremely obliged and will mend any hole that happens to be knocked in it', sorry not to have gone to Scotland last year and hoping to manage it next year, 17 May 1872
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DD391/13/20/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 26 July 1876
26 July 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 10, Adrian Square, Westgate on Sea, Kent, explaining that he is in Kent recuperating, thanking him for his kind offer but saying that he has already been offered £1,000 but has not yet accepted, 26 July 1876
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DD391/13/20/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 8 December 1879
8 December 1879
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Arts Club, Hanover Square, London, thanking him for the offer of haddock, which he has not had for fifteen years and will enjoy, just returned from Westgate and settling down to work again, one canvas is eight feet long, and shows Napoleon on board the 'Belerophon', glad to hear that Macdonald is to visit the Royal Academy exhibition in the spring, 'you will please more than yourself by coming', thanks for compliments on picture, 8 December 1879
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DD391/13/20/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 12 April 1881
12 April 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Westgate, Thanet, Kent, thanking for his note, and agreeing to paint the requested portrait, 'Nature is full of fine subjects, and the finest of these is a fine woman', prices, which might be guided by the appearance of the woman in question, delighted that Macdonald is coming to the Royal Academy banquet, but cannot tell who might have recommended the invitation as Macdonald has too many friends, 12 April 1881
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DD391/13/20/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 24 April 1881
24 April 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 1, Spenser Street, Victoria Street, London, apologising for apparently calling Macdonald 'John', thanking for the photograph, which shows a good model, but he will decide on his treatment when he sees the person, he will meet the Robertsons soon for 'an inspection of frocks', looking forward to seeing Macdonald as soon as he arrives, 24 April 1881
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DD391/13/20/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 15 June 1881
15 June 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 1, Spenser Street, Victoria Street, London, explaining that they have been away, mostly in Paris, thanks for invitation which they accept if time allows 'the old fellow rust faster than ever this year, in fact the older he gets, the better his pace', will consider a drawing mentioned by Macdonald, 15 June 1881
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DD391/13/20/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, November 1881
November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, S.W. London, announcing that Macdonald's canvas has turned up and he will make a start on it straight away, he should have made time for Reid when he was in Aberdeen, but it is his own [Orchardson's] fault, he would not now do it for anyone else, November 1881
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DD391/13/20/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, November 1881
November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson [no address], asking if the sketch has arrived yet as he has found that his servant forgot to pay the carriage on it, urging Macdonald to 'abolish the ovals' [the shape of canvas for his collection of artists' portraits], 'they are weakly ornamental and savour of the trumpery', Pettie has done his sketch but they did not discuss the shape, 'Wednesday', November 1881
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23 November 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, S.W. London, saying that he meant the sketch as a present for Macdonald 'so just put up with it like a good fellow', 23 November 1881
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DD391/13/20/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, [1884?]
[1884?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, Westgate on Sea, thanking him for his invitation to dinner during the exhibition, he would have thanked Macdonald for agreeing to lend a picture for a Paris exhibition but the exhibition has fallen through, n.d. [1884?]
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DD391/13/20/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, June 1884
June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 1, Spenser Street, Victoria Street, London, just returned from Paris with his wife, where they had 'a surfeit of art - not all fine by any means', difficult to find anything either 'refined without being weakly or manly without being stilted', work is currently preventing him from travelling north, he will let him know as soon as he has a 'vista', hoping that Macdonald is better again, June 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/20/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 30 July [1884?]
30 July [1884?]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 239 Brompton Road, London, saying that the exhibition is about to close and his picture 'The Protector' is not yet sold, a dealer has been refused £300 but Macdonald can have it for that, if he does at least Orchardson will know where he can look at it, 30 July [1884?]
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DD391/13/21 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, c.1872 - 1884
c.1872 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, regarding painting, mutual acquaintances, family and pet news, c.1872 - 1884.
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DD391/13/21/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, n.d. [c.1872]
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Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 27 Church Row, Hampstead, appreciating his visit, pleased that he liked Millais, 'He is such a fine frank fellow', thanks for salmon, will send photographs of himself and his wife when they have new ones taken, n.d. [c.1872]
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DD391/13/21/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 24 December 1875 24 December 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking for Christmas gift, and hoping that Macdonald will not forget to visit them again when next in London, 24 December 1875.
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DD391/13/21/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 13 January 1876
13 January 1876
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking for letter, hoping one day to visit Scotland, glad that Macdonald was pleased with his letter to the Pall Mall Gazette, sorry that it was much edited, remarks on his terrier Cockolorum or Chang, which has been admired by the breeder the Rev. Cumming Macdona, 13 January 1876.
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DD391/13/21/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, July 1878
July 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 9 Broomfield Terrace, Whitby, staying there for seven weeks, as wife has been very seriously ill and requires sea air, hoping that arrangements with Millais will not fall through as a consequence, no trip to Scotland this year, description of Whitby - 'not a bad place ... full of fishermen who loll about all day on the quays and would be quite charming if they were not so intolerably addicted to expectoration', July 1878.
(1 item) DD391/13/21/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 22 December 1881
22 December 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking for whisky, much appreciated, best wishes of the season, 22 December 1881.
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DD391/13/21/6 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 26 March 1882
26 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, very proud to be painted by Millais for Macdonald's collection, the Millaises are in trouble through the death of a relative, the du Mauriers are hoping to go to Scotland in the autumn, hard at work painting and never sees his friends, 26 March 1882.
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DD391/13/21/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 6 August 1882
6 August 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, Whitby, thanking for Dr. Brown's book, particularly article on John Leech, with whom he spent time in Whitby in 1864, a month before Leech's death, 'the most loveable man I ever met', he has studied his work closely, he himself would not have appreciated praise without criticism, too, particularly involving the disparagement of others, however, he would not have liked his dress described as 'Shakespearian', account of his funeral, where Millais burst into tears, 'It seemed worth dying at 47 to be so pathetically mourned', chance meeting later with Leech's friend who had taken the funeral at a church near Newark, hopes to write, when he is older and wiser, monographs on the subjects of dead contemporaries such as Leech and F. Walker 'and if he predeceases me (before I am idiotic) C. Keene ... as for J.E.M. [Millais], he'll take precious good care not to give me a chance', good letter from Millais, half of it in verse, 6 August 1882.
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DD391/13/21/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 14 November 1882
14 November 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, hoping to get through his almanac and watercolour work and then sit to Millais, which will be a holiday, Macdonald's collection will be interesting, and du Maurier will be proud to be in it, working hard, hoping Macdonald will like it when it comes out, working on the frontispiece of an American paper called 'The Spirit of the Time', and on two watercolour heads for the winter exhibiton in Pall Mall, pseudo-heraldic sketch of dog at end, 14 November 1882.
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DD391/13/21/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 26 December 1882
26 December 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking for the whisky, Millais has finished his portrait, one sitting cancelled because of fog, but they spent the day smoking and chatting, the painting is 'more like me than I am myself - I thought I was a less robust and more poetical individual', small sketch of portrait, Millais' chief challenge was to stop du Maurier looking like Alma Tadema, as at the last Academy dinner Tadema had sat beside the Editor of the Times and talked with him for some time and the editor had thought he was du Maurier, at the private view of Tadema's pictures at the Grosvenor Gallery, du Maurier was taken for Tadema, and invited all those friends who made the mistake round to Tadema's house, 'Hope they won't want to borrow money from him', his chief difficulty was imitating Tadema's voice, but he thinks he managed it, 26 December 1882.
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DD391/13/21/10 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 28 May [1883]
28 May [1883]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking him for his letter, sorry to have missed him on his annual visit, not sure whether in the autumn they will travel to Scotland, Normandy or up the Thames, hoping to meet Mrs. Macdonald, plans to take their eldest daughter (who has just come out) to a dance at Millais', he is 'painting, I think, better than ever. He is the painter of his age, acknowledged by all here as such, and as universally liked as he is admired', delighted that it should be his daughter's first dance there, praise of the present crop of portrait painters, including Onless and Gregory, sorry to hear of Charles Keene's trouble, 28 May [1883]
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DD391/13/21/11 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 5 November 1883
5 November 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, regarding the death of his dog Chang, 'an ideal beast in beauty, good temper and affection', 'His bones have gone to the Museum of the College of Surgeons, to be placed, I believe, next to those of Landseer's Bloodhound - that is almost as good as being buried in Westminster Abbey!', thanks for the offer of a staghound but he prefers not to have a big dog again, a terrier would be better, 'you are reported to have said that you considered it one of your missions in life to provided artists' wives with suitable dogs', news of his eldest daughter's engagement to Charles Millar, an old acquaintance, news of Millais fishing at Birnam, Pettie has returned to London, after a good time in Whitby, 5 November 1883.
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DD391/13/21/12 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 19 November [1883]
19 November [1883]
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, accepting his dinner invitation and thanking him for 'the doggie ... a delightful animal whom we all adore', 19 November [1883]
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DD391/13/21/13 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 12 December 1883
12 December 1883
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, regretting to inform him that the terrier, Frisk, is dead, poisoned on Hampstead Heath, his youngest daughter is particularly distressed, 12 December 1883.
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DD391/13/21/14 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 27 July 1884
27 July 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, sorry not to have replied before but he has been busy with work and with his daughter's approaching wedding, he will have a Bond Street catalogue sent to Macdonald tomorrow, intention of a rest at Shanklin after the wedding, he will not have time to do a portrait for Macdonald, difficulties in painting a two year old boy of the Baring family, 'the dear little cuss cannot be persuaded to sit still an instant', 27 July 1884.
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DD391/13/21/15 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 30 October 1884
30 October 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, reporting that his daughter and her husband enjoyed their visit to Kepplestone, though their honeymoon was marred by the death of his uncle, looking forward to having Macdonald's friend to stay, a musical lady, dining at Frank How's and admiring his portraits of Millais and Lord Dufferin [Lord Dufferin and Ava, 1826 - 1902, Viceroy of India 1884 - 1888], all the Punchites hard at work on the Almanac, seeing Sambourne at How's, pleased with a new artist (Abbey), he and his daughter delighted with new dogs, his daughter and her husband are there now, 30 October 1884.
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DD391/13/21/16 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 19 December 1884
19 December 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead, London, thanking for the whisky, his wife is a little unwell but the rest of the family are fine, his son Guy is back from Sandhurst and awaits gazetting, du Maurier has written to Lord Wolseley to try to get him into the Royal Fusiliers, in India, Millais' family are to stay with them for Christmas, wishing he could do the portrait for Macdonald but he is not good at portraits and has not lately been painting in oils, 19 December 1884.
(1 item) DD391/13/22 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, A.N. [Nicolson?], Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, Alexander Russell of The Scotsman, Professor William Robertson Smith, Robert Thom [?], Rev. Alexander Thomson of Haddington, the University Club, Edinburgh, [?] Watson, John Forbes White, and J.P.D. Robertson, 1867 - 1884
1867 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, A.N. [Nicolson?], Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, Alexander Russell of The Scotsman, Professor William Robertson Smith, Robert Thom [?], Rev. Alexander Thomson of Haddington, the University Club, Edinburgh, [?] Watson, John Forbes White, and J.P.D. White, concerning current affairs, art, verse, lecture series, business, and social life, 1867 - 1884
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DD391/13/22/1 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, 1869 - 1884
1869 - 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, concerning postcards and political business, 1869 - 1884
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DD391/13/22/1/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, 30 November 1869
30 November 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, enclosing two cartes, informing him that he has 'capital signatures to the Requisition', an argument concerning postcards which must be presented to the Postmaster General as something which will pay, he is now trying to get quotations from some firms involved regarding the postcards, hopes that Macdonald will give the 50 guineas he has offered to buy postcards instead, on behalf of his firm, and that he can give some idea of order numbers to the Postmaster General, 30 November 1869
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DD391/13/22/1/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, 11 December 1880
11 December 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, saying that he had resolved not to write to Macdonald while Macdonald was ill as he is such a bad correspondent generally that it might have alarmed him, worried about him but getting news from Gibson and Smith, delighted to hear that he is better, congratulations to Mrs. Macdonald on her good nursing, 11 December 1880
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DD391/13/22/1/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, 3 September 1884
3 September 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.H.A. Macdonald, Coll Earn, Auchterarder, sorry to have to postpone his visit to Aberdeen, 'I have just got a summons to attend Sir Richard Cross at Kilmarnock in circumstances which make it a duty to a politician to go', hopes of seeing Macdonald in Aberdeen in October when he must attend Lord Salisbury there, 3 September 1884
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DD391/13/22/2 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson?], 1880 - 1882
1880 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson?], with some information on history, law and politics, 1880 - 1882
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DD391/13/22/2/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson], 24 June 1880
24 June 1880
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson], Kirkcudbright, apologising for delay in replying to Macdonald's enquiry about 'young Nicol [J. Watson Nicol - see DD391/13/18/20/1], some information about common oaths amongst Highlanders, principally in the form of swearing on a drawn dirk and kissing it, but saying that an artist could use his imagination on the subject as little is definitely known, looking forward to visiting Kepplestone, Seton Cottage and Crown Street, 'The killing of McCraw went to my heart. Foul bloody and unnatural murder! All along of that little villain Smith, who suggested it, as well as caused it. But I did it as gently as I could, and as cleanly', and reference to a sketch, 24 June 1880
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DD391/13/22/2/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson?], 11 October 1882
11 October 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.N. [Nicolson?], Kirkcudbright, regretting that he cannot get to Aberdeen before the spring vacation, and will therefore probably miss a lecture course, he will be busy at Christmas preparing his lectures on Skye to the 'Phil. Inst.', and the short breaks he has in between are devoted to the Gaelic Bible Revision Committee, Reid, concert, and Royal Scottish Academy, but he could give a lecture after the end of March, remark concerning their friend big John and the 'Conservative groundlings of Aberdeen' - 'What a sell for them the Egyptian success! Tel-el-Kabir was a victory over Lord Salisbury as well as over Araby!', he has been obliged to add some verses to 'Agus O Mhorag' and will send them on, 11 October 1882. List of lecture topics attached, mostly historical.
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DD391/13/22/3 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, 1870 - 1873
1870 - 1873
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, concerning art, law, and song-writing, 1870 - 1873
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DD391/13/22/3/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, 1 March 1872
1 March 1872
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, Advocates' Library, Edinburgh, informing him that he has met Mackay and received Macdonald's introduction from him, glad to have seen him since he had not met him since Mackay was a boy, he then saw some of his drawings at the house of his father, the schoolmaster of Gifford, Nicolson sent him a copy of Ruskin's book for beginners, pleased to have seen him making progress in the exhibitions each year, he is talented and 'a gentle, modest fellow', sorry to have missed Macdonald's visit to Edinburgh recently, Nicolson had been in Skye and the Highlands on a commission for 'the Board of Supervision to inquire into certain violations of the Vaccination Act', pleased with the scenery, which he prefers to the Alps, hopes to be able to accept Macdonald's invitation to visit if his duty takes him north, his vacations always seem to be full, as he is always in arrears with his reports, he is also hoping to go with his friend and neighbour Professor Geikie, whose class he attends, on a geological expedition to Arran, Geikie is also hoping to go to Mull, but Nicolson does not think he will be able to go too, offers to send him a song about the Isle of Skye, and adds some verses 'Concerning Ozone', 1 March 1872
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DD391/13/22/3/2 Envelope and songs addressed to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, December 1873
December 1873
Envelope addressed to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sheriff Alexander Nicolson, Kirkcudbright, with note in Macdonald's handwriting: 'Sheriff Nicholsons songs Presented by himself Decem. 1873', and containing a newscutting of 'The Isle of Skye: An Edinburgh Summer Song'; a printed version of 'An Ode for St. Keelivine's Day'; a printed version of 'Blackie's Challenge', and a printed version of 'The Rush to the Bar: A Song for a Recent Faculty Dinner', 23 December 1870, December 1873
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DD391/13/22/4 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alexander Russell, 1869
1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alexander Russell, The Scotsman, 1869
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DD391/13/22/4/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alexander Russell, 14 June 1869
14 June 1869
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alexander Russell, office of The Scotsman, 30, Cockburn Street, Aberdeen, accepting a dinner invitation, 14 June 1869
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DD391/13/22/5 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Professor William Robertson Smith, 1878
1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Professor William Robertson Smith, concerning his professional difficulties, 1878
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DD391/13/22/5/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Professor William Robertson Smith, 15 March 1878
15 March 1878
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Professor William Robertson Smith, Aberdeen, informing him that (as he will have seen from the papers) he is not going to be free for at least another month, 'I must set to as hard as I can to get out a popular and at the same time scientific defence of my critical views', he is sorry that he therefore will not be able to visit friends at Montrose, 15 March 1878
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DD391/13/22/6 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 1874
1874
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?] concerning portraits of John Knox and obtaining polled Aberdeen heifers, 1874
(3 letters) DD391/13/22/6/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 7 May 1874
7 May 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?] 7, Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, explaining that Thomas Carlyle and David Laing are currently in dispute over reliable portraits of John Knox: 'The one in Lodge is undoubtedly spurious, being from a portrait at Holyrood, not of Knox but of a Master of Works who died in 1580!', Laing is in favour of an engraving in Dr. McCrie's Life of Knox, which was taken from a portrait in Calder House belonging to Lord Torphichen, and looks like a woodcut published in Geneve in 1580, Carlyle prefers a head belonging to Lord Somerville, but Laing says that that one dates from the time of Cromwell, Fordyce told Thom that the late Mr. Thomson of Banchory claimed to be a descendant of Knox and had his watch and portrait, apparently bequeathed to the Marischal College Museum, Aberdeen, asks if Macdonald would enquire as to whether it would be possible to have a photograph of the portrait, [George Washington] Wilson would probably be the best to do it, asks too for advice for a friend who owns 600 acres in Northamptonshire and would like some polled Aberdeen heifers to cross with a shorthorn bull, and whether or not Mr. Martin of Aberdeen, who has won prizes for his cattle, would be able to help, the International exhibition this year was poor, but the Royal Academy was good, the Old Watercolour Society had a few very good paintings, and the French and Belgian exhibition in Pall Mall was excellent, managed to resist buying some good things at Christie's, 'like my own things better on coming home', 7 May 1874
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DD391/13/22/6/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 12 May 1874
12 May 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 7 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, thanks for arranging the photographs of the John Knox portrait, which he has now received, it seems identical to the Geneva woodcut of 1580, Laing's favourite, Mr. John Fraser of London gave him all the details of the Knox connexion with Alexander Thomson of Banchory, which depends on whether or not a daughter of Knox married a Baillie of Jerviswoode, Lord Jerviswoode may be able to tell him, he has sent to his friend a sale catalogue of cattle and will leave any decision to him, 12 May 1874
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DD391/13/22/6/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 4 June 1874
4 June 1874
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Thom [?], 7 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh, explaining that the delay in providing a photograph is due to Dallas being unwell, an examination of the Knox picture out of its frame shows that it is old but not older than the 17th. century, there seems to be nothing done from life, the Geneva one was arranged by King James VI and done from engravings of Knox and James sent to Geneva in 1580, 4 June 1874
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DD391/13/22/7 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rev. Alexander Thomson, Haddington, 1871
1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rev. Alexander Thomson, Haddington, with news of friends, 1871
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DD391/13/22/7/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rev. Alexander Thomson, Haddington, 16 February 1871
16 February 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Rev. Alexander Thomson, Haddington, complaining that he has been under the orders of others for twelve hours and even now is instructed by 'George Reid A.R.S.A. (were it not for these four horrible letters I would not obey him)' to write to Macdonald, which would be a pleasure were it not compulsory, facetious remarks about the weather, about a horse with a broken wind, and about John Forbes White's visit, hopes that Reid and White are now asleep so that he can finish, thanks to Macdonald for 'Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk', 16 February 1871
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DD391/13/22/8 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from the University Club, Edinburgh, 1867
1867
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from the University Club, Edinburgh, regarding membership, 1867
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DD391/13/22/8/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from the University Club, Edinburgh, 2 December 1867
2 December 1867
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from M.F. Ogilvy, secretary, University Club, Edinburgh, informing him that he has been elected a member of the Club, billing him for his subscription, and enclosing a copy of the rules [absent], 2 December 1867
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DD391/13/22/9 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson, 1884
1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson regarding law and gossip, 1884
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DD391/13/22/9/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson, 30 June 1884
30 June 1884
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from [?] Watson, 20, Queen's Gate, S.W. London, apologising for not having written sooner, sorry to have missed his departure for Aberdeen in May, worried by his work, he is working on the law of Oude [Oudh] 'which is a strange strange hybrid - begotten of Hindu, Mahommedan and English jurisprudence', the weather is much more suited to 'idleness and American drinks', thanks for the catalogue of Macdonald's collection of artists' portraits, joke referring to current Bradlaigh case, his wife and family are in Dumfries, and he hopes to join them later in the summer, 'should I pick up any fun, in this city of thick-witted John Bulls, I will communicate it to you', 30 June 1884
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DD391/13/22/10 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, 1871, 1875
1871, 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, concerning friends, art and literature, 1871, 1875
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DD391/13/22/10/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, 15 February 1871
15 February 1871
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, Haddington, saying that he has sent the menu and toasts from the Royal Scottish Academy dinner to Macdonald, and hinting at the row caused by the Lord Provost 'vulgarly called ''Coffee Law''', now he is once again at the United Presbyterian manse in Haddington, 'supper over - toddy drunk - songs sung - stories told', they are now settled down to write to Macdonald 'on Maister Thomson's study table which has seldom groaned under such combined literary power', they have had a perfect day, 'our visit to Douglas Murray is a thing to be remembered and would deserve a thorough sketch in some magazine', description of him and of their visit to him in his farmhouse, 'one would as soon expect to find nuggets of gold in a coal scuttle as look for fine pictures in such a queer place', but he has pictures by Bough, Mollinger, Roeloss, McCulloch, McWhirter, Faed, and George Reid, and a 'supposed' Turner, and others, Murray's account of his interest in art, which started with the illustrations to Robinson Crusoe, he also has a fine collection of books, which 'look as if they're for use', visit, too, to his aged horse, and other well-cared for animals, 'a refuge for infirm man and beast', visit with Murray to Hope's Glen in the Lammermuirs, back at Haddington Macdonald's health was proposed by 'George Reid, that eminent artist', he has written to Douglas Murray to visit Macdonald, visit to McKay in Gifford to see his sketches, A. Walker unable to buy one as Leiper had just beaten him to it, Kingsley's speech at the dinner was 'as good as a farce - being ignorant and impudent in his criticisms - and pretentious and shallow on every subject', when challenged 'he took refuge in his shortsightedness (physical I suppose he meant but I think it is mental)', White however got on well with him, 15 February 1871
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DD391/13/22/10/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, 16 February 1875
16 February 1875
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Forbes White, 107, King Street, Aberdeen, regarding his intention of being in London soon 'about the new Mills plans' and looking out for a 'handsome stand of clothes' while there, he is also intending to see the Old Masters exhibition and to spend a day in Edinburgh, comments on Edinburgh critics, they have been compelled to change their views, as can be seen from the Daily Review man who 'now praises Millet, Billet, etc.', comments on the subjects chosen by paintings, which do not matter so much as quality and feeling, simplicity of landscapes, introduction of figures into work, in this he admires Jules Breton, Frere, Millet [sic], Mason, Walker, Hook and Israels, 15 February 1875.
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DD391/13/22/11 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, 1881 - 1882
1881 - 1882
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, chiefly concerning Orchardson's portrait of his wife, 1881 - 1882
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DD391/13/22/11/1 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, 15 April 1881
15 April 1881
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, Muchalls Castle, Stonehaven, thanking him for his note and returning Orchardson's note, explaining why he is reluctant to accept Orchardson's lower price for a full length portrait, as he wants a really good picture, 'a man always works better when he is getting well paid', hopes of getting the portrait done soon, debating whether or not to send a letter of his own to Orchardson or to rely on Macdonald, many thanks for Macdonald's assistance in the matter, his wife hopes to visit Macdonald in Aberdeen to discuss the portrait further, thanking for Private View ticket, 15 April 1881
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DD391/13/22/11/2 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, 27 March 1882
27 March 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, Junior Carlton Club, Pall Mall, London, reporting that he has visited Orchardson and seen the picture, which is 'completely transformed', description of changes, 'I think the picture is very greatly improved. It seems to me a most beautiful picture', his wife may visit to help Orchardson improve the head, 'But whether she comes or not, none of us will be made fools of us at the Private View - or the Public either', 27 March 1882
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DD391/13/22/11/3 Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, 24 May 1882
24 May 1882
Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.P.D. Robertson, 19, Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, regarding further sittings for Orchardson, pleased that the picture is finished, and satisfied that Orchardson's intention to exhibit it is a sign that it is good, 'especially as his fame for the year is mainly to rest on this picture', 'The effect of his letter on the person mainly concerned has been what might have been expected if Barnum had written to Jumbo that he found his photo. paid as well as himself', looking forward to a visit to London and a holiday, hoping to see Macdonald in London, asking for advice on paying Orchardson, 'It is not a time for poor men to be buying, and still less paying for pictures, when the wealthy community of Aberdeen (per Dr. Webster) can't afford to keep Prince Leopold', 24 May 1882
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DD391/13/23/1 Letters of sympathy to Hope Macdonald at the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1884 - 1885
1884 - 1885
Letters and telegrams of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from artists and others, 1884 - 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/1 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Edwin A. Abbey, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Edwin A. Abbey, 54, Bedford Gardens, Kensington, West London, 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/2 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from E. Armitage, 6 January 1885
6 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from E. Armitage, 3, Hall Road, St. John's Wood, London, mentioning that the news of his death had 'cast a gloom over the council table at the Royal Academy', 6 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/3 Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Mrs. Balfour, 27 December 1884
27 December 1884
Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Mrs Balfour, Montrose, 27 December 1884
(1 item) DD391/13/23/1/4 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Thomas Oldham Barlow, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Thomas Oldham Barlow, Auburn Lodge, 38A, Victoria Road, Kensington, West London, 31 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/5 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from G.H. Boughton, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from G.H. Boughton, West House, Campden Hill, West London, with mention of his continued work on his self-portrait, 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/6 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Miss Isabella Brown, 5 January 1885
5 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Isabella Brown [endorsed '''Rab's'' sister'], Edinburgh, 5 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/7 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Philip H. Calderon, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Philip H. Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, 30 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/8 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Clara Calderon, 31 January 1885
31 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Clara Calderon, Weston Lodge, 16, Grove End Road, North West London, including reference to obituaries in Aberdeen papers and invitation to see them in London, 31 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/9 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Eyre Crowe, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Eyre Crowe, Reform Club, Pall Mall, South West London, 31 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/10 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Robert W. Edie [?], 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Robert W. Edie [?], 14, Fitzroy Square, West London, 31 December 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/11 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from R. Farquharson, 21 August [1885]
21 August [1885]
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from R. Farquharson, Finzean, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, thanking her for the likeness of Macdonald sent to him, 21 August [1885]
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DD391/13/23/1/12 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Helen Hodgson, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Helen Hodgson, 41, Circus Road, [London], 30 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/13 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 16 January 1885
16 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from J.C. Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, with mention of the Macdonalds' generosity to Aberdeen, promising to send photographs if she does not come south this year, 16 January 1885
(1 item) DD391/13/23/1/14 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham [Surrey], 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/15 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Colin Hunter, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Colin Hunter, 14, Melbury Road, Kensington Road, West London, 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/16 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Alexela Israels, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Alexela [?] Israels, S. Gravenhage, The Hague, with mention of White's obituary of Macdonald, 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/17 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Josef Israels, 4 January 1885
4 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Josef Israels, The Hague, with appreciative memories of visit to Kepplestone, 4 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/18 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Charles S. Keene, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Charles S. Keene, The Hill, Witley, Surrey, 'at Birket Foster's', 30 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/19 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from George A. Lawson, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from George A. Lawson, 6, Marlborough Road, St. John's Wood, London, 31 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/20 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from J. Macdonald, n.d. [1885]
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Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from J. Macdonald, 'In the Train, Sunday night', thanking for congratulations on his official appointment, and asking for a memento of Macdonald, n.d. [1885]
(1 item) DD391/13/23/1/21 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from J. Macdonald, 9 September 1885
9 September 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from J. Macdonald, The Lord Advocate's Office, 'In the Train', thanking her for a pepper box belonging to Macdonald, on his way to Drum and hoping to visit her, but not when 'the members' are visiting to see the pictures, 9 September 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/22 Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from W.S. Mackenzie, 27 December 1884
27 December 1884
Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from W.S. Mackenzie, 373, Euston Road, London, 27 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/23 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from George du Maurier, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from George du Maurier, New Grove House, Hampstead Heath, London, 1 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/24 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from J.E. Millais, 29 December 1884 29 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from J.E. Millais, 2, Palace Gate, Kensington, London, 29 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/25 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Mary Millais, 29 December 1884
29 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Mary Millais, 2, Palace Gate, Kensington, London, explaining that her mother would write but has a cold, and asking for information regarding sending a wreath, 29 December 1884
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DD391/13/23/1/26 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from W.W. Onless, 18 January 1885
18 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from W.W. Onless, 12, Bryanston Square, London, 18 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/27 Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Thomas B. Patton, 27 December 1884
27 December 1884
Telegram of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Thomas B. Patton, Sunnyside, 27 December 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/28 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from John Pettie, 2 January 1885
2 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from John Pettie, The Lothians, Fitzjohn's Avenue, South Hampstead, North West London, mentioning his own wife's ill health and a portrait of Tom Faed he has just completed for Macdonald's collection, 2 January 1885
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DD391/13/23/1/29 Letter of sympathy to Mr. Quin from Paul Rajan, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Mr Quin on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Rajan, Auvers, Seine & Oise, France, asking for his sympathies to be passed on to Mrs. Macdonald, and asking Quin if he has thought to tell MacLean who is in Florence, his own health is much improved, he hopes to go to London in the spring, family news and greetings to friends, 1 January 1885
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/31 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from George Reid, 28 December 1884
28 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from George Reid, 17, Carlton Terrace, Edinburgh, with memories of a twenty-year friendship, 28 December 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/32 Telegram from J.P.B. Robertson to Sheriff Dove Wilson, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884
Telegram from J.P.B. Robertson, Queen's Hotel, Rothesay, to Sheriff Dove Wilson, Aberdeen on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, asking for details of the funeral, 30 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/34 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Linley Sambourne, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Linley Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, 30 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/35 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Marion Sambourne, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Marion Sambourne, 18, Stafford Terrace, Kensington, West London, 31 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/36 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from L. Alma Tadema, 31 December 1884 31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from L. Alma Tadema, Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, North West London, 31 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/37 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Laura W. Taylor, 3 January 1885
3 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Laura W. Taylor, Holmwood Park, Dorking, Surrey, 3 January 1885
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/38 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from G.F. Watts, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from G.F. Watts, Little Holland House, Kensington, London, 31 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/39 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Henry T. Wells, 30 December 1884
30 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Henry T. Wells, Thorpe Lodge, Campden Hill, West London, 30 December 1884 (1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/40 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from T. Blake Wirzman, 31 December 1884
31 December 1884
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from T. Blake Wirzman, 24, Dawson Place, West London, 31 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/1/41 Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald from Thomas Woolner, 1 January 1885
1 January 1885
Letter of sympathy to Hope Macdonald on the occasion of the death of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her husband, from Thomas Woolner, 29, Welbeck Street, West London, 1 January 1885
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/2/1 Letter to Mr. Ledingham from Isabel K. Gordon, 16 March 1911
16 March 1911
Letter to Mr. Ledingham, lawyer, from Isabel K. Gordon, sister or neice of Hope Macdonald, The Links Lodge, Montrose, concerning a box of letters [apparently DD391/13] they have brought from Kepplestone after Mrs. Macdonald's death, reference to the wishes of Colonel Allardyce and Sheriff Dove Wilson, mention of some of the correspondents, and of the destruction of some letters, sympathy to Mr. Ledingham at the death of his wife, 16 March 1911
(1 item) DD391/13/23/3 Papers concerning the expansion and use of the art collection of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1884 - 1899
1884 - 1899
Papers concerning expansion of portrait collection after Macdonald's death, lending of pictures from the collection, and permission to copy and publish pictures from the collection, 1884 - 1899
(130 letters and papers)
DD391/13/23/3/1 Proof of article on the art collection of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, n.d. [1887 - 1888]
n.d. [1887 - 1888]
Printed proof of article on the 'Kepplestone Collection' or Alexander Macdonald's collection of portraits, including brief biography of Macdonald, corrected in two manuscript hands, possibly for the Magazine of Art, n.d. [1887 - 1888]
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/2 Letter to Hope Macdonald from William Alexander, 30 September 1885
30 September 1885
Letter to Hope Macdonald from William Alexander [1826 - 1894, journalist, author of 'Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk'], 3, Belvidere Street, Aberdeen, saying how honoured he feels by having George Reid's drawing of him in her hall, and by her having selected an illustrated copy of 'Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk' as a memento for the Lord Advocate, pleasant memories of evenings at Kepplestone, 30 September 1885
(1 item) DD391/13/23/3/7 Copy letter to Dr. William Alexander Alexander from Hope Macdonald, 3 August 1888
3 August 1888
Copy letter to Dr. William Alexander Alexander [1826 - 1894, journalist, author of 'Johnny Gibb of Gushetneuk'], from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone announcing that Sheriff Wilson in Buxton has sent her another installment of Mr. Dow's proofs for the article on the collection for the Magazine of Art, she is eager not to give offence to any of the artists as they had not painted for a public gallery, she particularly does not wish to hurt Hook or Pettie, she rang Alexander an hour ago but he was out and she suspects will be busy when he returns, 3 August 1888
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/17 Copy letter to W. Holman Hunt from Hope Macdonald, 11 May 1887
11 May 1887
Copy letter to W. Holman Hunt, 16, Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, London, from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, saying that her husband had looked forward to adding Hunt's portrait to his collection, explaining that the collection is to go to Aberdeen City and will be well looked after, sending a list of the collection so far, Drum or Hughes would undertake the work, she has been encouraged to write by Hook, 11 May 1887
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/22 Letter to Hope Macdonald from James Cadenhead, 24 January n.d. [1888?]
24 January n.d. [1888?]
Letter to Hope Macdonald from James Cadenhead, 57, Dee Street, Aberdeen, asking for permission to come to Kepplestone to retouch some photographs of the collection for Cassel and Co., 24 January [n.d., 1888?]
(1 item) DD391/13/23/3/23 Copy letter to Hugh Cameron from Hope Macdonald, 23 August 1890
23 August 1890
Copy letter to [Hugh] Cameron from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, explaining that she wants to add his portrait to the collection, as there are many pictures by him in the collection, explaining that the collection goes to the City of Aberdeen on her death, asking if she may send him a canvas, she will pay £15 as usual, though it does not represent the value of the painting, E.A. Waterlow has just finished his portrait for the collection, inviting him to Aberdeen with his wife, 23 August 1890
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/31 Copy of letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.L. Gerome, 11 December 1884
11 December 1884
Copy of letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.L. Gerome, 65, Boulevard Clichy, Paris ['sent to Mr. A. Edmond' at Edmonds and Macqueen, her lawyers], apologising for having lost his letter before replying to it, agreeing to do a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection when he has finished his present work, glad to be added to the collection, 11 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/32 Copy letter to Dr. MacGavin from Hope Macdonald, 6 January 1886
6 January 1886
Copy letter to Dr. MacGavin from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, reminding him of his visit to Kepplestone and to the collection, explaining that her husband had corresponded with J.L. Gerome just before his death, and she would be keen to pursue this business, she has already written to Gerome to say that she wants the portrait, she has just received Frank Holl's self-portrait, and Millais has offered his help, would MacGavin be able to help her approach Gerome, enclosing a catalogue for his interest, she will be leaving shortly for Cannes with her aunt and uncle for her health, she may be able to call in Paris on her return, her sisters send their greetings, 6 January 1886
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/36 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.L. Gerome, 3 July 1886
3 July 1886
Letter to Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, from J.L. Gerome, 65, Boulevard de Clichy, Paris, apologising for further delays in sending the portrait but finally sending it, hoping she will like it, there is damage to the varnish but it was necessary to varnish it to protect it, it can be redone in a month or six weeks, delighted that he will be part of the collection of famous people, 3 July 1886
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DD391/13/23/3/37 Copy letter to Dr. Macgavin from Hope Macdonald, 14 July 1886
14 July 1886
Copy letter to Dr. Macgavin from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, announcing the arrival of J.L. Gerome's portrait for the collection, thanking him again for his help, appreciative of Gerome's accompanying letter and assuring Macgavin that she has replied 'in my very very best French, which I am afraid is very bad', meeting with J.S. Sargent, who is to paint a self-portrait for her, her husband admired him, she told him she had seen his portrait of Macgavin, 14 July 1886
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/40 Copy letter to Sir Coutts Lindsay from Hope Macdonald, 9 November 1885
9 November 1885
Copy letter to Sir Coutts Lindsay, Grosvenor Gallery, from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, apologising for having delayed in replying to his request for the loan of Millais' 'Bright Eyes' for his exhibition, her husband would certainly have been pleased to lend it but she now has the responsibility of considering the future of the collection, and must consult with the other trustees before giving him a firm answer, correcting him in the title of the painting which he appears to have had as 'The Red Girl', 9 November 1885
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/47 Copy letter to H. Herkomer from Hope Macdonald, 23 July 1899
23 July 1899
Copy letter to H. Herkomer from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, apologising that she has been delayed by illness in writing to him following his contact with L.M. Stuart, he may have forgotten her visit with Mrs. Edward Armitage some years ago, explaining about the portraits, continued appreciation of his work, arrangements for the disposal of the collection, Macdonald's collecting and her own, reminding him that she contacted him in 1888, asking if she may send him a canvas, mention of the price and of other artists helping her, 23 July 1899
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DD391/13/23/3/49 Copy letter to H. Herkomer from Hope Macdonald, 28 July 1899
28 July 1899
Copy letter to H. Herkomer from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, thanking him for his message and looking forward to receiving the portrait, currently a gap in the collection, all the previous portraits have been done in oils, 28 July 1899 (1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/57 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 8 July 1895
8 July 1895
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, Silverbeck Churt, Farnham, Surrey, announcing the dispatch of a painting for the Kepplestone collection, 8 July 1895
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/63 Letter to Hope Macdonald from G.S. Layard, 30 October 1891
30 October 1891
Letter to Hope Macdonald from G.S. Layard, 68, Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington, West London, sorry that they could not meet when he was in Scotland but a friend travelling with him was unwell, he would be grateful for letters but does not wish to put her to too much trouble, thanks for dates of Keene's visits to Kepplestone, and for details of reproduction of his portrait in the Magazine of Art, 30 October 1891
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/68 Letter to Hope Macdonald from Dr. Donald Macleod, 16 October 1896
16 October 1896
Letter to Hope Macdonald from Dr. Donald Macleod, editor, 'Good Words', 1, Woodlands Terrace, Glasgow, regarding the pictures taken for Miss White's article on the Kepplestone collection, thanking her for the opportunity to publish them, his associate Mr. Arman identified three other paintings at Kepplestone which would make good frontispieces for 'Good Words': 'Silvius and Phoebe', by John Pettie; 'Le bonheur d'une Mere', by Artz; and 'La Jeunesse', by Aubert, would she agree to the reproductions, enquiry about copyright reserved by the artists, the Graphic has forbidden them to use Briton Riviere's 'Mother Hubbard', even though Riviere consented, 16 October 1896
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DD391/13/23/3/75 Letter to Hope Macdonald from the editors of the Magazine of Art, 25 September 1888
25 September 1888
Letter to Hope Macdonald from the editors of the Magazine of Art, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, London E.C., sending her a copy of the magazine for October with the second part of the article on the Kepplestone collection and the portrait of Frank Holl, request from the electrotyping department regarding publishing these reproductions in foreign art periodicals, 25 September 1888
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/98 Letter to Hope Macdonald from John W. Plaith[?], 8 June [1889]
8 June [1889]
Letter to Hope Macdonald from John W. Plaith[?], 13, Mansfield Street, Portland Place, West London, regarding misunderstanding over his contacting Pettie, explaining that he is going out of town but will contact Pettie on his return, and that he mentioned Onless as Onless is to paint his portrait anyway and could have done a reduced sketch of it for the Kepplestone collection, 8 June [1889]
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/3/13 List of portraits made up by Alexander and Hope 2 Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1884 - 1892
1884 - 1892
List of portraits which Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone at his death had still intended to collect, labelled 'found in pocket-book', with notes of progress made on them by Hope Macdonald, his widow, including Tom Faed, Frank Holl (done), F. Pickersgill (done), J.M. Whistler (tried), Holman Hunt (tried), J.S. Sargent (done), Edwin Long (refused, and died of influenza in 1891), Hugh Cameron (refused), W. MacTaggart (done), H. Woods (done), Van Haanen (done), Pearson (done), Calderon (agreed), T. Brock (done), J.R. Herbert (died), E.A. Abbey ('did nothing'), Burne Jones (agreed to let Millais paint him but Mrs. Macdonald did not ask Millais), G.T. Doo (died before Pettie could paint him), and Sidney Cooper (done). Note of her own additions: J.L. Gerome, Stanhope A. Forbes, E.A. Waterlow, R. Norman Shaw, Vicat Cole, Adrian Stokes, A.D. Reid, and J.W. Waterhouse. 1884 - 1892
(3 items, including envelope)
DD391/13/23/4 General correspondence between Hope Macdonald and artists after death of her husband, Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1885 - 1896
1885 - 1896
General correspondence between Hope Macdonald and artists after death of her husband, Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone (Crowe, Fildes, T. Graham, Hook and family, Millais, Pettie, Reid, Sambourne, and one other), 1885 - 1896.
(34 letters)
DD391/13/23/4/9 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 13 March 1889
13 March 1889
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, announcing that he has sent her a root of the 'pretty lilac pink aubretia (is it?), some large golden wallflowers and a saxifrage', the last of which appears in Titian paintings, progress with Royal Academy pictures, though the winter has been dark, description of his paintings, encouraging her to visit and see them, and to see the Kepplestone plants in his garden, more deliveries from the nursery, 13 March 1889
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DD391/13/23/4/10 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 21 October 1892
21 October 1892
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, thanking her for a box of roots, planted in 'the Kepplestone border', Bryan's son suffering from his vaccination and teething, his intentions of doing a self-portrait for her 'but the fellow in the glass looked such an ugly dog', arrival of a box of reed roots from Mr. Coventry Patmore in Lymington, they will be good for thatching, working out of doors, though it is colder than usual, sorry to hear the Scottish harvest is poor, 21 October 1892
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/4/11 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 8 February 1895
8 February 1895
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, thanking her for a book which includes a description of a Scholar's funeral in Scotland, cold weather, work on Academy paintings, with description, looking forward to her visit, sorry to hear of the death of Beeson, a servant at Kepplestone, hoping her building work is complete, 8 February 1895
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/4/12 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, 1 August 1895
1 August 1895
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.C. Hook, Whitehills, near Banff, where they have found a painting ground and he has begun two fishing paintings, glad to hear his self-portrait has arrived safely, thanks for the £15 for it, looking forward to visiting her on their way home, Janet has told them all about Kepplestone, 'This little fishing village has in it quite a glut of subjects for the brush', hoping for good weather, 1 August 1895
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/4/13 Letter to Hope Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, 9 September 1895
9 September 1895
Letter to Hope Macdonald from Rosalie Hook, Silverbeck, Churt, Farnham, Surrey, regarding sultry weather, slow recovery from journey, tremendous storm, Allan is off to Penzance, Hook planting things from Kepplestone and preparing roots to send to her, good apple harvest, thanks for hospitality, glad to have met her sisters, 9 September 1895
(1 item)
DD391/13/23/4/17 Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.E. Millais, 18 October 1894
18 October 1894
Letter to Hope Macdonald from J.E. Millais, Perth, thanking for fish, and saying his wife enjoyed her visit to Kepplestone, 18 October 1894
(1 item)
DD391/13/24 Photographs of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1855, 1860
1855, 1860
Studio photographs of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1855, 1860 (2 items)
DD391/13/24/1 Photograph of Alexander Macdonald [later of Kepplestone], 1855
1855
Photograph, sepia, mounted on card, of Alexander Macdonald, seated at a table, with pencilled note: 'A.M. - Supposed in 1855', aged 18, 1855
(1 item)
DD391/13/24/2 Photograph of Alexander Macdonald [later of Kepplestone], 1860
1860
Photograph, sepia, mounted on card, of Alexander Macdonald, seated in a low chair and holding a top hat, aged 23, 1860
(1 item)
DD391/14/1 Papers relating to testamentary trust of Alexander Macdonald of Johnston, and related trusts, 1840 - 1884
1840 - 1884
Papers relating to testamentary trust of Alexander Macdonald of Johnston, father of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, d. 1860, and related trusts, 1840 - 1884
(1 bundle, 40 items)
DD391/14/1/31 Grant of enclosure of land in Old Machar churchyard to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1878
1878
Grant of enclosure of land in Old Machar churchyard to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1878
(1 item)
DD391/14/1/36 Papers relating to life insurance policy for Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone with New York Life, April - July 1884
April - July 1884
Papers relating to life insurance policy for Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestonewith New York Life, with note 'could not agree on terms', April - July 1884 14 items
(14 items)
DD391/14/1/37 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone regarding relative, Alexander Macdonald, certified insane in Dundee, July 1884
July 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone regarding relative, Alexander Macdonald, certified insane in Dundee, July 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/1/38 Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from the North of Scotland Bank Ltd. as to Mr. G.D. Rutherford, October 1884
October 1884
Letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from the North of Scotland Bank Ltd. as to Mr. G.D. Rutherford (husband of Macdonald's sister Jessie), October 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/1/43 Notes on the testamentary provisions of Alexander Macdonald of Johnston, 1885 1885
Notes on the testamentary provisions of Alexander Macdonald of Johnston, made after the death without living issue of his son, Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1885
(1 item)
DD391/14/1/46 Discharge by Mrs. Isabella Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald, 1880
1880
Discharge by Mrs. Isabella Macdonald to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, her son, 1880
(1 item)
DD391/14/2 Paid accounts of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1877 - 1882
1877 - 1882
Paid accounts, including for wine, framing, lithography, boots and hats, plumbers, rates, licences, photography, etc., some pieces with ornamental letterheads, 1877 - 1882
(1 bundle, 619 items)
DD391/14/4 Receipts sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone for art works, 1866 - 1884
1866 - 1884
Receipts sent to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone for art works, giving (usually) title of work and price, sometimes with additional information attached, with list for insurance purposes, 1866 - 1884
(133 items) DD391/14/4/1 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage, 25 September 1882
25 September 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E. Armitage for payment for self portrait, 25 September 1882
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/2 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Adolph Artz, 24 December 1869
24 December 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Adolph Artz for payment for 'Bonheur d'une Mere', 24 December 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/3 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert, 22 October 1869
22 October 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jean Aubert for payment for 'Jeunesse', 22 October 1869
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/4 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Barclay, 6 August 1869
6 August 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Barclay for payment for the painting 'Cows in Landscape' by Alexandre Thiollet', 6 August 1869 (1 item)
DD391/14/4/5 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T.O. Barlow, 17 July 1883
17 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T.O. Barlow for payment for sketch of John Phillip, 17 July 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/6 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough, 12 February 1867
12 February 1867
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sam Bough for payment for 'Hayfield looking South', 12 February 1867
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/7 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton, 10 May 1883
10 May 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.H. Boughton for payment for self portrait, 10 May 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/8 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G. Boulanger, 12 July 1884
12 July 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G. Boulanger for payment for portrait of Charles Garnier, 12 July 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/9 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 20 April 1875
20 April 1875
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton for payment for 'The Gleaner', 20 April 1875
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/10 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton, 19 May 1883
19 May 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Jules Breton for payment for self portrait, 19 May 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/11 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Brett, 6 October 1883
6 October 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Brett for payment for self portrait, 6 October 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/12 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.B. Burgess, 30 September 1884
30 September 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.B. Burgess for payment for self portrait, 30 September 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/13 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.P. Burton, 10 November 1868
10 November 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.P. Burton for payment for 'a representation of a copse near Wormley Hill, Witley, Surrey', 10 November 1868
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/14 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Caldecott, 23 September 1884
23 September 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R. Caldecott for payment for self portrait, 23 September 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/15 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 12 February 1869
12 February 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron for payment for 'Responsibility', 12 February 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/16 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 17 February 1871
17 February 1871 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron for payment for 'Village Well', 17 February 1871
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/17 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 30 June 1872
30 June 1872
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron for payment for portrait of Mrs. Macdonald, 30 June 1872
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/18 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron, 1 July 1873
1 July 1873
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Hugh Cameron for payment for 'At St. Fillans', 1 July 1873
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/19 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Cassie, 16 September 1867
16 September 1867
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Cassie for payment for 'On [?] Shore', 16 September 1867
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/20 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers, 19 April 1872 19 April 1872
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Paul Chalmers for payment for 'Sympathy', 19 April 1872
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/21 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from P.J. Clays, 3 March 1868
3 March 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from P.J. Clays for payment for unknown painting, 3 March 1868
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/22 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 21 August 1883
21 August 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope for payment for portrait of R. Ansdell, 21 August 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/23 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 24 October 1883
24 October 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope for payment for portrait of S. Cousins, 24 October 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/24 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 28 January 1884
28 January 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope for payment for portrait of C.W. Cope, 28 January 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/25 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope, 28 March 1884
28 March 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.S. Cope for payment for portrait of R. Redgrave, 28 March 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/26 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from F.G. Cotman, 14 October 1874
14 October 1874
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from F.G. Cotman for payment for landscape painting, 14 October 1874
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/27 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe, 22 August 1876
22 August 1876
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Eyre Crowe for payment for 'Red Maids', 22 August 1876
(1 item) DD391/14/4/28 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis, 6 June 1883
6 June 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.W.B. Davis for payment for self portrait, 6 June 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/29 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank Dicksee for payment for self portrait
1 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frank Dicksee for payment for self portrait, 1 July 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/30 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C.T. Dobson, 1 October 1884
1 October 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.C.T. Dobson for payment for self portrait, 1 October 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/31 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Fettes Douglas for payment for 'The Whisper', 25 November 1870
25 November 1870
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Fettes Douglas for payment for 'The Whisper', 25 November 1870
(2 items) DD391/14/4/32 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Fettes Douglas, 15 April 1874
15 April 1874
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William Fettes Douglas for payment for 'The Post Bag', 15 April 1874
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/33 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Etty for payment for 'Somnolency', 8 December 1869
8 December 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W. Etty for payment for 'Somnolency', 8 December 1869
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/34 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from P.C. Everard for payment for watercolour, 13 July 1867
13 July 1867
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from P.C. Everard for payment for watercolour, 13 July 1867
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/35 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Farquharson, 13 November 1882
13 November 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J. Farquharson for payment for self portrait, 13 November 1882 (2 items)
DD391/14/4/36 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes, 24 May 1883
24 May 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Luke Fildes for payment for self portrait, 24 May 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/37 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.P. Frith for payment for self portrait, 12 October 1883
12 October 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.P. Frith for payment for self portrait, 12 October 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/38 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher, 13 August 1879
13 August 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Mark Fisher for payment for 'Weaned Calves', 13 August 1879
(3 items)
DD391/14/4/39 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster, 1 December 1883
1 December 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Birket Foster for payment for self portrait, 1 December 1883 (2 items)
DD391/14/4/40 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall, 15 December 1884
15 December 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Goodall for payment for self portrait, 15 December 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/41 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.C. Gow, 1 July 1883
1 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.C. Gow for payment for self portrait, 1 July 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/42 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.C. Gow, 8 July 1883
8 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A.C. Gow for payment for portrait of Thomas Woolner, 8 July 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/43 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham, 4 December 1882
4 December 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Peter Graham for payment for self portrait, 4 December 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/44 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Graham, 9 April 1869
9 April 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Thomas Graham for payment for 'The Billet Doux', 9 April 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/45 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Graham, 22 May 1882
22 May 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Tom Graham for payment for portraits of himself and G.A. Lawson, 22 May 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/46 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Gregory, 4 August 1883
4 August 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Gregory for payment for self portrait, 4 August 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/47 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir George Harvey, 7 April 1873
7 April 1873
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir George Harvey for payment for 'Lochlee', 7 April 1873
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/48 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman, 28 January 1868
28 January 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman for payment for 'A Fountain Group, South Italy', 28 January 1868
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/49 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman for payment for 'Sybilla', 2 May 1872
2 May 1872
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman for payment for 'Sybilla', 2 May 1872
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/50 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman, 1 June 1883
1 Jun 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Robert Herdman for payment for self portrait, 1 June 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/51 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson, 27 July 1882
27 July 1882 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson for payment for self portrait, 27 July 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/52 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson, 14 March 1884
14 March 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson for payment for portrait of H.H. Armstead, 14 March 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/53 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson, 29 March 1884
29 March 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Hodgson for payment for 'East and West', 29 March 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/54 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook, 14 May 1874
14 May 1874
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook for payment for 'Early Efforts', 14 May 1874
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/55 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook, 4 April 1878 4 April 1878
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook for payment for 'A sunny day in Winter', 4 April 1878
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/56 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook, 27 December 1880
27 December 1880
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Allan J. Hook for payment for 'A Bit of Guernsey', 27 December 1880
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/57 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 18 August 1879
18 August 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook for payment for 'Solitude', 18 August 1879
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/58 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook, 11 July 1881
11 July 1881
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Bryan Hook for payment for 'Cow and Calf', 11 July 1881
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/59 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, 1 July 1870 1 July 1870
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'Sea Earnings', 1 July 1870
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/60 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, 14 May 1874
14 May 1874
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'Fishing by Proxy', 14 May 1874
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/61 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'Milkmaid of the Maas', 1 September 1877
1 September 1877
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'Milkmaid of the Maas', 1 September 1877
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/62 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, 16 July 1879
16 July 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'The Mushroom Seekers', 16 July 1879
(1 item) DD391/14/4/63 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook, 25 December 1880
25 December 1880
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.C. Hook for payment for 'Tanning Nets', 25 December 1880
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/64 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for 'The Sleepers', 25 July 1868
25 July 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for 'The Sleepers', 25 July 1868
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/65 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for picture of two women and child on beach, 27 July 1871
27 July 1871
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for picture of two women and child on beach, 27 July 1871
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/66 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for self portrait, 6 January 1882
6 January 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Josef Israels for payment for self portrait, 6 January 1882 (1 item)
DD391/14/4/67 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader, 7 August 1884
7 August 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from B.W. Leader for payment for self portrait, 7 August 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/68 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir Frederick Leighton, 7 July 1882
7 July 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Sir Frederick Leighton for payment for self portrait, 7 July 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/69 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Lemaire, 18 March 1868
18 March 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Lemaire for payment for bronze of 'Undine', 18 March 1868
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/70 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie, 17 August 1882
17 August 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from G.D. Leslie for payment for self portrait, 17 August 1882 (2 items)
DD391/14/4/71 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.E. Lockhart, 19 May 1884
19 May 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.E. Lockhart for payment for self portrait, 19 May 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/72 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 21 May 1869
21 May 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long for payment for 'Wandering Thoughts', 21 May 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/73 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long, 22 December 1869
22 December 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Edwin Long for gift of sketch of Spanish girl, 22 December 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/74 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.W. MacBeth, 11 July 1883
11 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from R.W. MacBeth for payment for self portrait, 11 July 1883 (2 items)
DD391/14/4/75 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart, 19 May 1869
19 May 1869
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart for payment for 'The Old Net', 19 May 1869
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/76 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart, 12 August 1870
12 August 1870
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart for payment for 'Adrift', 12 August 1870
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/77 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart, 15 April 1876
15 April 1876
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from William MacTaggart for payment for 'Herd Lassie', 15 April 1876
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/78 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.S. Marks, 27 July 1882
27 July 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from H.S. Marks for payment for self portrait, 27 July 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/79 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier, 13 October 1876
13 October 1876
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George du Maurier for payment for original drawings from 'Punch', 13 October 1876
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/80 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais, 26 August 1875
26 August 1875
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais for payment for 'The Convalescent', 26 August 1875
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/81 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais, 12 June 1877
12 June 1877
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais for payment for 'Bright Eyes', 12 June 1877
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/82 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais for payment for George du Maurier's head, 10 January 1883
10 January 1883 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais for payment for George du Maurier's head, 10 January 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/83 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais, 10 June 1883
10 June 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from J.E. Millais for payment for self portrait, 10 June 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/84 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Mollinger, 16 October 1866
16 October 1866
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from A. Mollinger for payment for unidentified painting, with freight receipt, 16 October 1866
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/85 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R Morris, 13 November 1882
13 November 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Philip R Morris for payment for self portrait, 13 November 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/86 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred P. Newton, 9 April 1872
9 April 1872 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Alfred P. Newton for payment for a watercolour, 9 April 1872
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/87 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 22 May 1867
22 May 1867
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol for payment for 'The Prescription', 22 May 1867
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/88 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol, 30 May 1870
30 May 1870
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Erskine Nicol for payment for 'How it was she was delayed', 30 May 1870
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/89 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless, 21 January 1883
21 January 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.W. Onless for payment for self portrait, 21 January 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/90 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 4 August 1868 4 August 1868
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson for payment for 'The Broken Tryst', 4 August 1868
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/91 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 30 June 1870
30 June 1870
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson for payment for 'Toilers of the Sea', 30 June 1870
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/92 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson, 10 September 1878
10 September 1878
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.Q. Orchardson for payment for 'A Social Eddy', 10 September 1878
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/93 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 13 December 1867
13 December 1867
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie for payment for 'The Tussle for the Keg', 13 December 1867
(1 item) DD391/14/4/94 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 3 July 1871
3 July 1871
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie for payment for 'Silvius and Phoebe', 3 July 1871
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/95 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 11 July 1883
11 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie for payment for portrait of J.E. Boehm, 11 July 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/96 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie, 20 November 1883
20 November 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Pettie for payment for portrait of Calder Marshall, 20 November 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/97 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Henry Hall, August 1882
August 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Henry Hall for payment for John Phillip's sketch of Pepe Bensaiki, August 1882
(2 items) DD391/14/4/98 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Poynter, 18 November 1882
18 November 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from E.J. Poynter for payment for self portrait, 18 November 1882
(i item)
DD391/14/4/99 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep, 24 August 1883
24 August 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Val Prinsep for payment for self portrait, 24 August 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/100 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Rajan, 10 June 1884
10 June 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Paul Rajan for payment for self portrait, 10 June 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/101 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald D. Reid, 5 June 1872
5 June 1872
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald D. Reid for payment for 'Gamrie, Banffshire' ('The Herring Harvest'), 5 June 1872
(1 item) DD391/14/4/102 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald D. Reid, 11 March 1878
11 March 1878
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Archibald D. Reid for payment for 'Boys and Buoys', 11 March 1878
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/103 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 10 July 1876
10 July 1876
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for 'Jedburgh Abbey', 10 July 1876
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/104 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 13 March 1877
13 March 1877
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for 'Here I am still Drawing', 13 March 1877
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/105 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 29 October 1877
29 October 1877
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for 'Passage of the Wing of Montrose', 29 October 1877
(2 items) DD391/14/4/106 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 16 December 1878
16 December 1878
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for yellow flower piece, 16 December 1878
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/107 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 12 March 1879
12 March 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for portrait of Macdonald, 12 March 1879
(3 items)
DD391/14/4/108 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 18 November 1879
18 November 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for study of daffodils (Susan Auldjo Jamieson's wedding present), 18 November 1879
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/109 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 23 December 1880
23 December 1880
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for 'Holy Island Castle', 23 December 1880 (1 item)
DD391/14/4/110 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 31 January 1882
31 January 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for portraits of Charles Keene, J.C. Hook and Calderon, 31 January 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/111 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 24 July 1882
24 July 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for portrait of Mrs. Macdonald, 24 July 1882
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/112 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 3 March 1883
3 March 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for portraits of Sir Noel Paton, George Reid, Linley Sambourne, Sir W. Fettes Douglas, and Sir John Steell, 3 March 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/113 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid, 2 December 1884
2 December 1884 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George Reid for payment for 'J. Hutchison, R.S.A.', and study of rhododendrons, 2 December 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/114 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Samuel Reid, 10 October 1884
10 October 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Samuel Reid for payment for 'A Norfolk Wherry', 10 October 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/115 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 23 November 1878
23 November 1878
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere for payment for 'So Full of Shapes is Fancy', 23 November 1878
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/116 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere, 19 July 1883
19 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Briton Riviere for payment for 'Mother Hubbard', 19 July 1883
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/117 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 19 July 1881 19 July 1881
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne for payment for drawings, 19 July 1881
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/118 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 26 December 1882
26 December 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne for payment for Christmas card design, 26 December 1882
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/119 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne, 10 June 1884
10 July 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Linley Sambourne for payment for an Academy cut, 10 June 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/120 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant, 5 November 1884
5 November 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from James Sant for payment for self portrait, 5 November 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/121 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks, 2 September 1884
2 September 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Arthur Stocks for payment for portrait of Lamb Stocks, R.A., 2 September 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/122 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone, 9 July 1883
9 July 1883
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Marcus Stone for payment for self portrait, 9 July 1883
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/123 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone for payment for etching by L. Alma Tadema, 13 November 1877
13 November 1877
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone for payment for etching by L. Alma Tadema (paid to Pilgeram & Lefevre), 13 November 1877
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/124 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 23 June 1879
23 June 1879
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema for payment for 'A Garden Altar', 23 June 1879
(3 items) DD391/14/4/125 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema, 19 January 1884
19 January 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from L. Alma Tadema for payment for self portrait, 19 January 1884
(2 items)
DD391/14/4/126 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Tenniel, 20 December 1882
20 December 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from John Tenniel [for payment for self portrait], 20 December 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/127 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts, 30 September 1872
30 September 1872
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts for payment for unnamed picture, 30 September 1872
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/128 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts, 3 October 1881
3 October 1881
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts for payment for 'Eve Tempted', 3 October 1881
(1 item) DD391/14/4/129 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts, 2 March 1882
2 March 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from George F. Watts for payment for self portrait, 2 March 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/130 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Wells, 30 June 1882
30 June 1882
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Henry Wells for payment for self portrait, 30 June 1882
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/131 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T.J. Wirzman, 17 June 1884
17 June 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from T.J. Wirzman for payment for portrait of Mr. Thornycroft, 17 June 1884
(1 item)
DD391/14/4/132 Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.F. Yeames, 11 August 1884
11 August 1884
Receipt to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from W.F. Yeames for payment for self portrait, 11 August 1884 (1 item)
DD391/14/4/133 List of pictures at Kepplestone House, 13 November 1872
13 November 1872
List of pictures at Kepplestone House made out for insurance purposes with the Scottish Provincial Insurance Company, 13 November 1872
(2 items)
DD391/14/5 Papers, correspondence, plans, etc., connected with purchase of Kepplestone by Alexander Macdonald, 1863 - 1864
1863 - 1864
Papers, correspondence, plans, etc., connected with purchase of Kepplestone by Alexander Macdonald, June 1863.
(8 items)
DD391/14/5/1 Copy letters from Paul and Rutherford, advocates, to John Clark, advocate, concerning Kepplestone, 1863
1863
Copy letters from Paul and Rutherford, advocates, to John Clark, advocate, concerning Kepplestone, 1863
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/2 Contents and valuation of the cottage and lands of Kepplestone, by Robert Walker, 1863
1863
Contents and valuation of the cottage and lands of Kepplestone, by Robert Walker, 1863
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/3 Particulars and plan of Kepplestone for sale, by James F. Beattie, 1863
1863
Particulars and plan of Kepplestone for sale, by James F. Beattie, 1863
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/4 Business account of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to Paul and Rutherford, advocates, Aberdeen, 1864
1864
Business account of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to Paul and Rutherford, advocates, Aberdeen, 1864
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/5 Note of expense of bonds and dispositions in security granted by Alexander Macdonald over Kepplestone in favour of the Trustees of the late A. Macdonald of Johnston, 1864
1864
Note of expense of bonds and dispositions in security granted by Alexander Macdonald over Kepplestone in favour of the Trustees of the late A. Macdonald of Johnston, 1864
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/6 Account of business of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to Tods, Murray and Jamieson, W.S., 1864
1864
Account of business of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone to Tods, Murray and Jamieson, W.S., 1864
(1 item)
DD391/14/5/8 Bundle of letters concerning the purchase of Kepplestone by Alexander Macdonald, chiefly from John Clerk, advocate, Edinburgh, 1863
1863
Bundle of letters concerning the purchase of Kepplestone by Alexander Macdonald, chiefly from John Clerk, advocate, Edinburgh, 1863
(36 items)
DD391/14/6 Bundle of paid accounts of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, 1883 - 1884
1883 - 1884
Paid accounts of Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone, including for wine, framing, lithography, boots and hats, and new landau, some pieces with ornamental letterheads, 1883 - 1884
(74 items)
DD391/14/7 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: papers relating to the estates of Johnston and Shannaburn, 1860 - 1861
1860 - 1861
Papers regarding Shannaburn and Johnston, estates belonging to Alexander Macdonald senior, mostly consisting of correspondence from John Clerk, 66, Queen Street, Edinburgh, with requests for information on tenants and rents, 7 April 1860 - 21 March 1861 (1 bundle, 29 items)
DD391/14/8 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, 5 January - 20 August 1860
5 January - 20 August 1860
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, including correspondence concerning the Aberdeenshire Volunteer Rifles. Includes index of correspondents. 5 January - 20 August 1860
(1 volume)
DD391/14/9 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, 25 August 1860 - 23 June 1863
25 August 1860 - 23 June 1863
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, with references to health and family life, gifts, sports, social commitments, etc. The only artist mentioned is James Giles. Includes index of correspondents. 25 August 1860 - 23 June 1863
(1 volume)
DD391/14/10 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, 26 June 1863 - 5 October 1868
26 June 1863 - 5 October 1868
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, including correspondence with advocates, fellow businessmen, architects, academics, cabinetmakers, sharebrokers, and artists such as William Brodie, W.P. Burton, James Cassie, G.P. Chalmers, Hugh Cameron, Paul Jean Clays, P.H. Calderon, Gustave Dore, John Dun, Tom Gray, Robert Herdman, J.C. Horsley, Josef Israels, A. Lemaire, G.D. Leslie, G.A. Lawson, A. Mollinger, W. McTaggart, Erskine Nicol, W.Q. Orchardson, John Phillip, John Pettie, George Reid, and Toulmouche. Includes index of correspondents. 26 June 1863 - 5 October 1868
(1 volume)
DD391/14/11 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, 5 October 1868 - 29 May 1874
5 October 1868 - 29 May 1874
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, with references to private investments, friends, local matters, art, etc. Correspondents include M.P.s, advocates, gilders, geologists, army officers, Thomas Glover, the 'Scottish Samurai', relatives of his wife, sharebrokers, and artists such as Jean Aubert, Adolph Artz, Sam Bough, W.P. Burton, Jules Breton, William Brodie, P.J. Clays, Daniel Cottier, G.P. Chalmers, Hugh Cameron, Gustave Dore, William Draper, Leon Durand, Tom Gray, Tom Graham, J.C. Horsley, J.C. Hook, Allan Hook, R. Herdman, Josef Israels, J.P. Knight, G.A. Lawson, Edwin Long, J.E. Millais, W. McTaggart, John McWhirter, J. Nisbet, Erskine Nicol, W.Q. Orchardson, John Pettie, George Reid, George Gilbert Scott, Henry Wells, George F. Watts, and George Washington Wilson. Includes index of correspondents, 5 October 1868 - 29 May 1874
(1 volume)
DD391/14/12 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, 10 June 1874 - 2 January 1880
10 June 1874 - 2 January 1880
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private letterbook, with references to private investments, friends, local matters, art, etc. Correspondents include M.P.s, advocates, cabinet makers, army officers, relatives of his wife, sharebrokers, and artists such as Jules Breton, Edgar Barclay, William Brodie, John Barr, F.G. Cotman, Daniel Cottier, G.P. Chalmers, Hugh Cameron, Mark Fisher, Thomas Faed, Peter Graham, Tom Graham, Henry Gibbs, J.C. Horsley, Walter Horsley, Allan and Bryan Hook, J.E. Millais, George du Maurier, W. McTaggart, J. Nisbet, W.Q. Orchardson, John Pettie, A.W. Reid, Briton Riviere, George Reid, Samuel Smiles, L. Alma Tadema, George F. Watts, and George Washington Wilson. Includes index of correspondents, 10 June 1874 - 2 January 1880
(1 volume)
DD391/14/13 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private cash book, April 1860 - 13 June 1873
April 1860 - 13 June 1873
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private cash book, April 1860 - 13 June 1873
(1 volume)
DD391/14/14 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private cash book, 17 June 1873 - 30 December 1876
17 June 1873 - 30 December 1876
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: Private cash book, 17 June 1873 - 30 December 1876
(1 volume)
DD391/14/15 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: cellar book, 1860s
1860s
Cellar book, with page for each bin (not all completed), including entries for hock, madeira, claret, sherry, port, with details of vintage, price, origin and provenance where known, 1860s.
(1 volume)
DD391/14/16 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: notebook, c.1860
c. 1860 Notebook containing miscellaneous notes of books, requirements, menus, addresses, votes in elections, riddles and jokes, prices of alcohol, and two photographs (both studio, loose one by George Washington Wilson) of his wife [?] and one very faded possibly of his mother, pages loose, c.1860
(1 volume)
DD391/14/17 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: private cash book, 1877 - 1884
1877 - 1884
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: private cash book, 1877 - 1884
(1 volume)
DD391/14/18 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: bank book, 1883 - 1885
1883 - 1885
Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: bank account record book with the North of Scotland Bank Ltd., 1883 - 1885
(1 volume)
DD391/14/19 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: memorandum book, n.d. c. 1860
c. 1860
Memorandum book, containing notes of addresses, business orders, and chemistry, n.d., c.1860
(1 volume)
DD391/14/20 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: North of Scotland Bank reports, 1866 - 1881
1866 - 1881
Bundle of North of Scotland Bank annual reports, 1866 - 1881
(1 bundle, 16 items)
DD391/14/21 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: notice of allotment of railway shares, 1867
22 January 1867
Notice of allotment of shares in the Deeside Railway, Great North of Scotland Railway Company, 22 January 1867
(2 copies)
DD391/14/22 Bundle of letters to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone concerning Edward Gordon, 1878
1878
Bundle of letters to and from Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone concerning Edward Gordon, his wife's brother, and problems with his business affairs, 1878
(1 bundle, 17 items)
DD391/14/23 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: notes of wines, n.d.
n.d.
Rough notes of wines with numbers, either an order or a bin list, n.d.
(2 items)
DD391/14/24 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: bookplates, n.d.
n.d. (possibly pre 1868)
Bookplate of Alexander Macdonald, showing heraldic crest of mailed fist holding a cross crosslet fichee, with the motto 'Per mare per terram', n.d. (possibly pre 1868 when he purchased Kepplestone)
(1 bundle, 55 items)
DD391/14/26 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: brown wallet
n.d. (c.1880)
Brown leather wallet, with six cloth divisions inside, n.d.
(1 item)
DD391/14/27 Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone: brown wallet
n.d. (c.1880)
Brown leather wallet with two paper sections and pen holder inside, n.d. Possibly cover for notebook
(1 item)