Catalogue revised by Jessica Collins, Jun 2006
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The National Gallery was established by a Treasury Minute of 23 March 1824 [NG5/3/1]. In this the Prime Minister Lord Liverpool announced that successful negotiations had taken place for the acquisition 'for the use of the public' of paintings from the collection of the late banker John Julius Angerstein. The Minute defined the duties of a Keeper who was to take charge of the new national collection, and 'to attend in particular to the preservation of the pictures, to make arrangements for admission, to be present occasionally, and be competent to value and negotiate the purchase of any pictures to be added to the collection' and stipulated that the paintings were initially to remain at Angerstein's residence in Pall Mall where they would go on display to the public. The purchase vote was taken on 2 April 1824.
A Treasury Minute of 2 July 1824 appointed a 'committee of six gentlemen' henceforward known as Trustees, to superintend the paintings and give orders to the Keeper, William Seguier. The Lords of the Treasury were responsible for filling vacancies with their nominees and all questions of money were referred to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Gallery was voted a sum of money annually by Parliament for its operational costs based on annual estimates approved by the Treasury [for example of funds required for wages, travelling and incidental expenses etc], but these estimates did not include a purchase grant. Where paintings came up for sale, the Gallery relied upon Parliament and moreover the goodwill of the Chancellor to vote the exact sums required.
This loose framework remained in place for almost three decades, despite criticism of the Gallery's management. For example, the Trustees did not meet at all for the first three and a half years of the Gallery's existence, and failed to keep a proper record of its administration and acquisitions. It was not until 1846 when the Chancellor of the Exchequer and First Lord of the Treasury were appointed ex officio Trustees that an attempt was made to hold more regular meetings [See Treasury Letter of 12 August 1846 in NG5/63/5].
With mounting public criticism a Select Committee of the House of Commons was established in 1853 to inquire into the management of the National Gallery. Its report and recommendations led to the issuance of a Treasury Minute of 27 March 1855 reconstituting the establishment of the Gallery [see NG17/2 pp1-9] which for the first time clearly set out the responsibilities of the Trustees and staff. The new post of Director was created, upon whom the final decision with regard to pictures purchases rested. The Minute also allowed for the insertion of �10,000 into the annual estimates specifically for the purchase of pictures. These sums could accrue if unspent, however on occasions where the cost of potential acquisitions outstripped the NG's unexpended balance, appeals for special Parliamentary grants had to be made. The Gallery was fortunate to acquire the Peel collection in 1871 and the Blenheim pictures in 1885 in this way, however following both acquisitions the annual purchase grant was suspended, to be reinstated at a later date. On several occasions throughout its history the Gallery's purchase grant has also been reduced: it was reduced to �6000 in 1860, later fully restored then reduced to �8000 in �1864, fixed at �5000 from 1889 and due to economic necessity was removed entirely for the duration of the Second World War.
From 1865 the Treasury ordered any unexpended balances to be surrendered to the Exchequer at the close of the financial year, thereby removing the Gallery's ability to accrue potential purchase funds. This regulation was retracted in 1889 when a Treasury Minute [dated 2 August 1889, see NG17/5 p52] ruled that the purchase grant, now known as the grant-in-aid could be drawn from the Exchequer, lodged with the Gallery's bankers and spent at the Gallery's discretion as and when needed, provided full accounts were later submitted to the Treasury.
Today the Gallery continues to receive an annual grant-in-aid from the Government, but must supplement its income from a variety of sources including trading revenue from the shop, catering facilities and reproduction rights, and a variety of trust funds, in addition to sponsorship and benefactions.
Gifts and bequests, of paintings, continue to be an important means of enhancing the Collection.
Letters, circulars, minutes, memoranda etc from HM Treasury to the National Gallery relating to financial and administrative matters, including the appointment, remuneration and superannuation of staff, and moneys voted by Parliament for operational costs in addition to the acquisition of paintings.
Some of the correspondence concerns the establishment, staffing and running of the National Gallery of British Art, Millbank [Tate] founded in 1897.
The letters are stored chronologically, in a separate file for each year of correspondence
The papers are available to bona fide researchers by appointment with the Archivist
None expected. Later correspondence from the Treasury can be found in NG16
The letters were sent from staff at HM Treasury to the Gallery between the years 1878-1900. They have always remained in the Gallery's possession, however their exact date of transfer to the Archive is not known
Copyright is likely to have expired for much of this series of records. However, it is still the responsibility of the reader to determine the exact copyright status of a work.
NG5 Letters to the Gallery, for letters from HM Treasury to the Gallery, 1828-1877
NG7 Letters read at Board Meetings, for letters from HM Treasury to the Gallery, 1878-1914
NG6 Letter books, for copies/transcripts of letters from the Gallery to HM Treasury, 1826-1921
NG16/223-232 Subject Files, for correspondence with HM Treasury, 1904-1983
NG1 Minutes of the Board of Trustees, for Board level discussion of Treasury correspondence and administrative and financial matters, 1828-present
NG17 Annual Reports, for publication of relevant Treasury letters, resolutions, minutes governing the management, administration and staffing of the Gallery, 1855-present
The most recent and complete list is held on CALM ALM
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Requesting completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimate form
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Approving the purchase of the Girolamo Savoldo for �350. An advance will be made from the Civil Contingencies Fund towards the purchase
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The Lords Commissioners will authorise the insertion of �5000 into the Estimates for 1878-1879 for the purchase of pictures although �4000 is still owed to the Government from the acquisition of the Peel Collection. A financial statement of the Gallery�s debts and repayments is enclosed
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Requesting the Supplementary Estimate for the purchase of pictures (�350), unless the NG has enough funds from the original vote to meet the charge
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Enquiring whether a Supplementary Grant is required for 1877-1878, and if the �350 for the purchase of the Savoldo is to be met out of savings on Subhead E in the Estimate or otherwise
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Re the �350 now due to the Civil Contingencies Fund, following the advance on 9 Feb 1878
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1878-1879.
[Estimates not present on listing, Mar 2005]
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Re additional housemaids required
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A supplementary vote of �350 for 1877-1878 is now available
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An excess vote of �97:10:6 for 1876-1877 is now available
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Recommending use of the Fellow�s Process and typewriters for the fair copying of official letters
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for the NG for 1876-1877. The deficit of �97:10:6 will be available on the 29 Mar
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A vote of �1900 on account for 1878-1879 is now available
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Sanctioning the employment of two assistant housemaids at wages of �20:16:0 per annum. This will not create an excess on the Estimates
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Forwarding a copy of a letter to the Controller of the Stationery Office authorising the purchase of a selection of books from the library of the late Mr Wornum for the Gallery. �100 will be made available for this purpose
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Re hours worked by the two additional assistant housemaids, and whether they are lodged and given their meals �at the expense of the Government�
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Re making an appointment
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Re calling in to discuss the accounts
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Re arranging to see him the week after next
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Sir William Dyke is making enquiries re a second assistant housemaid
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Re calling in to see him tomorrow
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Returning the papers sent. He has been to the Audit Office to amend the latter part of the instructions in the query. The cash account for March will stand as altered
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or allowances up to 31 Mar 1878
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Mrs Gregory has already been appointed. All future communications should be made directly to her
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Re an interview the following day to discuss the R.C. Wheeler bequest
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A further Vote of �950 on account for 1878-1879 is now available
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Re preparation of the notes to the Estimates, in particular the Subhead �Travelling�. Asks him to set out the subsistence costs given to the Director and Keeper when travelling on the affairs of the Gallery
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The sums of �9,133 and �5,000 are now available. The former completes the vote for 1878-1879; the latter is a supplementary vote
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Forwarding a Minute of 20 Aug 1878 re bills emanating from public departments
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Re drafting bills to be introduced into Parliament
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 30 Sep 1878
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Forwarding copies of the 1879-1880 Estimates form as requested
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Re the proposed loan to Oxford Museum and the picture by Gerard David. Re the latter, the Trustees need not act until Mr White�s relatives decide to dispute the will
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Re which subhead the purchase of books/treatises on art for a library of reference are charged to
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Approving of the Estimate for 1879-1880, subject to any alterations that may become necessary before its presentation to Parliament
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Requesting the completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimate form
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Enclosing a copy of the Estimates for 1879-1880. [Estimates not present on listing]
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Forwarding a copy of an Order of HM in Council of 22 Mar 1879, regarding the payment of examination fees by candidates for admission into the Civil Service and Army, printed in the London Gazette
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1877-1878, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �1259:11:7
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A vote of �3000 on account for 1879-1880 is now available
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Re the Pensions Commutations Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 31 Mar 1879
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A further vote of �1500 on account for 1879-1880 is available
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The Lords Commissioners approve the Keeper and Secretary�s application for a leave of absence in August
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A vote of �12,771, to complete the vote for 1879-1880 is now available
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to the 30 Sep 1879
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Re the drafting of bills for introduction to Parliament
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The Lords Commissioners would like to see the agreement re the Colonna Raphael made with the Duke of Ripalda in 1871
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for salaries and expenses for the year ending 31 Mar 1881
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Requesting the preparation of an account of increases and diminutions in the number of staff and in salaries and expenses for 1879.
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Forwarding a copy of a letter, dated 29 Jan 1880, from the solicitors to Mr Francis Clarke�s trustees, re the latter�s pecuniary bequest to the Gallery
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Forwarding a copy of a letter, dated 7 Feb 1880, from the solicitors to Mr Clarke�s Trustees re his bequest to the Gallery
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1880-1881. [Estimates not present upon listing]
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The Lords Commissioners approve Eastlake�s proposal to travel to Florence to inspect Prince Demidoff�s collection of pictures, to be sold on 1 Mar
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Re a pension for Mrs Cooper, an assistant housemaid
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Forwarding a Treasury Minute of 9 Feb 1880 re special pensions under Section 9 of the Superannuation Act, 1859
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Re valuations required by the Inland Revenue for the five paintings bequeathed by Miss Sarah Solly.
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Re pension arrangements for Sarah Cooper. Forwards a Treasury Minute of 20 Dec 1875 re gratuities for persons who are not civil servants but are employed in public offices
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Re attending the Committee on Public Accounts meeting which will discuss the deficit in the vote for the NG for 1878-1879
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Re payment of Mrs Cooper�s gratuity in instalments
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An excess vote of �469:5:6 for 1878-1879 is now available
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A vote of �4400 on account for 1880-1881 is now available
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Re the serious accumulation of papers received into the Public Record Office from executive departments of the State
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 31 Mar 1880
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Forwarding a copy of an Order of the House of Commons, dated 24 Jun 1880, requesting a return of all resolutions passed by the Trustees of the NG
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A further vote of �2200, on account for 1880-1881 is now available
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Re the formation of a committee to consider the best means of restoring the Raising of Lazarus and whether this will cause any excess of the vote
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Requests for copies of parliamentary papers should be addressed to the Comptroller of the Stationery Office
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The Lords Commissioners assent to the appointment of a committee to discuss the best means of preserving the Raising of Lazarus provided they are informed of any excess expenditure
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Approving Eastlake�s application for a leave of absence in August
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Requesting an answer to the enclosed parliamentary question re prohibiting the sale of duplicates in national collections
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Re the night time police watch at the Gallery
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Enquiring whether the NG has ever sold or exchanged duplicates. Lord Frederick Cavendish was informed that it was the practice at the NG and British Museum to dispose of unwanted duplicates or objects
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Re the Clarke Bequest. A bank receipt for the transfer of 23,104 Consols into the names of the Trustees has been received
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A vote of �10,774, to complete the vote for 1880-1881 is now available
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Re arrangements for payment of the Clarke Bequest
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Re the extra remuneration of officers in public departments
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Re the drafting of bills to be introduced into Parliament
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowance up to 30 Sep 1880
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Re the new ranks of doorkeeper and turnstile keeper at the NG
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Enquiring whether it is true that Lord Dudley has asked not to receive notices of meetings of the Trustees of the NG, as he is unable to attend
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Re when Lord Dudley last attended a meeting of the Trustees
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Re vacancies at the NG. Lord Richard Grosvenor has appointed a second assistant porter, and steps are being taken to appoint another assistant porter and a housemaid
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Requesting the preparation of an account of increases and diminutions in the number of staff and in salaries and expenses for 1881.
The form has been filled in
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Re allowances for the Metropolitan Police Force stationed at the NG
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Re Susan Hepburn�s disqualification from the assistant housemaid post by the Civil Service Commissioners. Lord Richard Grosvenor will not contest the decision. The same decision applies to Thomas Henry Smith
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Re accounting for moneys received from entrance fees paid on students� days. The Treasury Officers of Accounts will communicate with him
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Forwarding a receivable order form for payment of the cash balance
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The Lords Commissioners have appointed Mrs Tubbs as assistant housemaid, following the disqualification of Susan Hepburn
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Enclosing a copy of the Estimates for the year 1881-1882
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A supplementary vote of �652 for 1880-1881 is now available
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The letter will arrive shortly
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1879-1880, and appending a statement of the disposal of the surplus of �4482:3:1
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A vote of �1000 on account for 1881-1882 is now available
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Regarding admission fees on Students� days
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Enquiring whether there is still a vacancy for an assistant porter at the NG as the Treasury have appointed Henry Canning, Edward Burrows and John R. Forward
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Asking him to explain the duties of the post of temporary porter to William Wyatt, who has been offered the position
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Re the delay in employing Mrs Ellen Broadist as Assistant Housemaid. A certificate from the Civil Service Commissioners is not required for the post although a certificate was erroneously granted to Mrs Tubbs, who preceded her
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 31 Mar 1881
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A further vote of �2000 on account for 1881-1882 is now available
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The Lords Commissioners sanction the excess of �7:1:2 upon Subhead E of the vote for 1880-1881, to be met out of savings upon other Subheads
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Re his letter of 20 Jun re the delay by the Civil Service Commissioners in examining two men for the assistant porterships. The enclosed letter explains that this was due to queries over fees
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Forwarding copies of Treasury Minutes dated 23 Jun 1881 and 18 Jun 1867, re the attendance of civil servants, including volunteers, at the review of the Volunteer Force at Windsor Park on 9 Jul
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Forwarding a notice from Mr Coope given to Lord Cavendish requesting details of the number of Board meetings and attendees over the past 5 years, and the numbers and prices of pictures purchased over the same period
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Re his recommendations for the position of Assistant Porter
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Forwarding a Treasury Minute of the same date re the review of Volunteer Force on 9 Jul 1881
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Forwarding a further request from Mr Coope to Lord Cavendish for information re paintings bequeathed to the Gallery over the same period [ie past five years. See NG8/4/22]
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Forwarding a Treasury Minute of the same date issued in response to the memorial of clerks of the lower division employed in public offices petitioning for an increase in salaries and increments
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Re the delay in examining Thurgar
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Enquiring whether the delay in opening the NG on Thursdays and Fridays is due to the delay in the appointment of porters
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A further vote of �1000 on account for 1881-1882 is now available
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A vote of �13,273 to complete the vote for 1881-1882 is now available
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Stipulating the conditions by which pensions granted under Section 7 of the Superannuation Act 1859 may be commuted under the Pensions Commutation Act 1871
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In response to his letter of the same date [attached] re travelling expenses for Mr Burton�s trip to Italy
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Granting permission for Eastlake to travel to Plymouth for his brother�s funeral
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowance up to 30 Sep 1881
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Requesting the preparation of a statement detailing all sums (over �100) owed to the NG, and which on 1 Apr 1881 have been outstanding for more than a year
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Requesting the preparation of an account of increases and diminutions in the number of staff and in salaries and expenses for 1881.
The form has been filled in
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Re obtaining publications through the Stationary Office
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Re presenting Appropriation Accounts to Parliament
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Requesting completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
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Re obtaining publications, including newspapers, through the Stationary Office
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Requesting a statement of the anticipated savings and excesses on all subheads of the vote for 1881-1882
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1882-1883
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Sanctioning the anticipated excesses [detailed on reverse of page] upon Subheads C, E & F of the vote for 1881-1882, to be met out of savings upon Subheads A or D
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1880-1881, and appending a statement of the disposal of the surplus of �116:11:10
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A vote of �1000 on account for 1882-1883 is now available
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Requesting a copy of the return relating to the increases and diminutions of establishment of 13 Jan 1882
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Approving the Director�s proposal to travel to Brussels to inspect the collection of the Vicomte du Bus de Gisignies which is to be sold by auction
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Re the absence through illness of Henry Canning, a porter. A Treasury Minute of 10 Oct 1867 re sick leave for public servants is enclosed
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The Paymaster General has been authorised to advance �1000 from the Civil Contingencies Fund in aid of the Gallery�s vote for 1882-1883
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Re a revote of the sum required for the purchase of a picture, the delivery of which has been delayed by the Italian Government
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A further vote of �3500 on account for 1882-1883 is now available
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a supplementary list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowance up to 31 Mar 1882
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Re the transfer of lower division clerks from one department to another in the public service
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Re vacant curatorships and filling positions via internal promotions, in particular the case of Sidney Ashley
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Lord Richard Grosvenor has seen Mr Howard. It is unlikely Colour Sergeant Morris will be appointed as there is a good man on the list of candidates
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Re the vacancy for a head porter and the requirements of the post
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Re his letter of 16 Jun
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Re revising the �Estimate notes� for each department�s votes
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A further vote of �3500 on account for 1882-1883 is now available
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Forwarding a Minute of 1 Jun 1882 re the superannuation of temporary copyists or writers transferred to the civil service
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Re Ashley the porter, whom the Treasury appointed as a curator. Requests confirmation as to whether he has been disqualified by the Civil Service Commissioners on account of his age
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Re Sidney Ashley
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Re when the new catalogue will be issued
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Enclosing a letter from the Civil Service Commissioners stating that they will try to hurry matters along re Sergeant Fuller
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Re pictures given to the Dulwich Gallery mentioned in Mr Ryder�s notes on the National Gallery
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A vote of �25,878 to complete the vote and as a supplementary vote for 1882-1883 is now available
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Re lack of response from Dulwich College. He will send Eastlake a proof and if there is no more news from Dulwich the reference can be altered
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Enclosing a proof of the revised Estimate notes as requested. A few alterations have been made
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Re Section 10 of the Revenue, Friendly Societies, and National Debt Act, 1882
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The sum of �21,000 is due to the Civil Contingencies Fund, following advances of �4000 in May and �17,000 in July
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No reply has been received from Dulwich re the pictures said to have been given to them in Mr Ryder�s notes. The statement will therefore remain, but the matter must be looked into before the next edition is printed
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Forwarding a Minute of the same date re the administration of the Pensions Commutation Act, 1882
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a supplementary list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 30 Sep 1882
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Re the Public Record Office Act of 1877, in particular procedures and rules for disposing of valueless documents
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Forwarding a letter sent to the Treasury from Sydney Ashley, a curator at the NG, re pay for undertaking curator�s duties
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Requesting the preparation of an account of increases and diminutions in the number of staff and in salaries and expenses for 1882
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Requesting the completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
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Sanctioning the anticipated excess of �300 on Subhead F of the vote for 1882-1883, to be met out of savings upon other Subheads
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Re the dismissal of Biggins, the Assistant Porter, and requesting clarification of the status of the 6 cooks
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Re Biggins� rank and remuneration
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Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
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Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates by April
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for the year 1883-1884
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1881-1882, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �5965:5:5
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A vote of �1000 on account for 1883-1884 is now available
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Re his request of 4 Apr for absence from Civil Contingencies in order to buy the Italian picture
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Authorising an advance of �1260 from the Civil Contingencies Fund towards the purchase of a picture in Italy
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Requesting a return of the increases and diminutions of salaries at the Gallery
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Gladstone has placed Eastlake�s letter re the accumulation of unexpended balances on the vote for the purchase of pictures in the hands of the Chancellor
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Re the �lockers�
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A vote of �3000 on account for 1883-1884 is now available
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 31 Mar 1883
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Approving the Keeper and Secretary�s annual leave of absence in August
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Re the introduction of the Parcels Post
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Re Eastlake�s letter of 13 Jul, recommending the transfer of drawings by Old Masters from the British Museum to the National Gallery. The Lords Commissioners are currently in communication with the Trustees of the BM regarding this matter
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A further vote of �2400 on account for 1883-1884 is now available
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A vote of �8530, to complete the vote for 1883-1884, is now available
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Enclosing a copy of an order from the House of Commons dated 25 Aug 1883, requesting a return detailing the number and wages of clerical staff at the Gallery
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Re orders for payments made by superior officers
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Requesting his opinion re loans to private galleries following Sir Coutts Lindsay�s application for a loan of four portraits by Sir Joshua Reynolds from the NPG to the Grosvenor Gallery
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Re alterations to the powers of the Lords Commissioners under the Pensions Commutation Act, 1871
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a supplementary list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 30 Sep 1883
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Re the increase in requests made by departments for Supplementary Estimates
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Requesting completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
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Re fixing salary scales
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Requesting the completion of the notes to the Estimates
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Requesting details of the anticipated excesses on Subheads C and F of the vote for the year 1883-1884
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Forwarding a Minute of 13 Mar 1884 re the premature publication of official information
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Sanctioning an excess of �48 on Subhead C of the vote for 1883-1884 and �50 on Subhead F, to be met out of savings on other subheads
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1882-1883, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �128:16:8
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Enclosing a copy of the Estimates for 1884-1885
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A vote of �2000 on account for 1884-1885 is now available
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Forwarding a Minute of 29 Mar 1884 re public expenditure for stationery and printing
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 31 Mar 1884
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A further vote of �1500 on account for 1884-1885 is now available
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Approving the Keeper and Secretary�s leave of absence in August
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A vote of �13,134, to complete the vote for 1884-1885 is now available
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Forwarding a copy of the Superannuation Act, 1884 and a Minute of Jul 1883 re the failure to obtain civil service certificates for new appointments to the civil service
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Re the Pensions Commutation Acts of 1869, 1871 and 1876, with a supplementary list of persons who have commuted pensions or other allowances up to 30 Sep 1884
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Forwarding a Treasury Minute dated 12 Nov 1884, re civil servants who are candidates for seats in the House of Commons
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Re the Gallery�s Estimate for the year 1885-1886. A return detailing expenditure under Incidental Expenses for the last 3 years is requested
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Re legacy duty on pictures bequeathed to the National Gallery
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Requesting completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
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The Treasury are preparing papers re the Blenheim pictures for presentation to Parliament. Copies of the letter from Mr Davis are required
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Re bequests of pictures to the National Gallery
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Re instructions for preparing a return of pictures costing over �10,000 purchased between 1860 and 1884 out of monies provided by Parliament
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Requesting a copy of Mr Davis� letter re the Blenheim pictures for inclusion in the papers to be presented to Parliament
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His request for a supplementary estimate arrived too late: the estimates went to press yesterday
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Forwarding a copy of the Supplementary Estimate for 1884-1885
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Enclosing a proof of the National Gallery report for examination and discussing the recent return of pictures purchased exceeding �10,000
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Requesting details of pictures presented and bequeathed, as well as purchased
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Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1885-1886
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Re payment for the Blenheim pictures
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Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for the NG for 1883-1884, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �178:1:6
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A supplementary vote of �83,520 for 1884-1885 is now available
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Re availability of NG catalogue
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A vote of Parliament of �1000 on account for 1885-1886 is now available
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Forwarding a copy of the report with the addition re the pictures. Asks if any pictures have been omitted.
No enclosures present upon listing
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Re gaps in dates given in the returns re pictures purchased or presented
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Re the urgency of his request for two new assistant housemaids
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Repeating a request for the revision of the notes to the Estimates for the reprint
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Forwarding the revised notes, and enquiring as to whether paintings NG1171 and NG1172 were bought before 16 Feb
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Approving Eastlake�s request to travel to Derby to inspect the Museum in advance of the loan of Turner drawings
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Re a gratuity for Mrs Chambers
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Forwarding a letter from A.G. Chisholm highlighting discrepancies in the Gallery�s Annual Report of 1885, in particular the cost of paintings NG802-NG806, NG808 and NG809, and the erroneous inclusion of a sum of money paid in 1876-1877 out of the Lewis Fund
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Requesting a statement of expenditure on each subhead of the NG vote, detailing the savings and excesses on each
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Sanctioning excesses of �156:15:10 upon Subhead D of the vote for 1884-1885 and �60:0:10 upon Subhead E, to be met out of savings upon other Subheads
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A further vote of �1500 on account for 1885-1886 is now available
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Re the destruction of valueless documents under the Public Records Act, 1877
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Re the subject of a proposed appointment with Sir Henry Holland
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A vote of �6464 to complete the vote for 1885-1886 is now available
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Re the Baynton picture, and a claim made by the Sheriff of Middlesex. The Gallery is instructed not to part with the picture, and to refer any claim to the Treasury solicitor
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Forwarding a Minute of 10 Aug 1885 re expenses incurred by departments on the purchase of stationery from private tradesmen
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Requesting a list of persons not on salary whose earnings amounted to �130 or more during the year
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Regarding the Baynton picture and the claim made by the Sheriff of Middlesex. The only claim to the picture is that put forward by Messrs Odell and Co, and therefore the picture may be returned to Mr Baynton. Advises him to keep all the correspondence
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Re excesses inserted into the Estimates to be subsequently voted by Parliament
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer will receive a deputation from the Gallery on 1 January re the suspension of the purchase grant
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The Treasury will supply copies of the National Gallery notes but request that the information contained within remains confidential
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Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
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Requesting the completion of the enclosed form re Susan Herbert�s application for a superannuation allowance. The appointment of her successor will be discussed in a separate communication
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes on the Estimates
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1886-1887
Open
Requesting an answer to a question
Open
Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the National Gallery�s grant for 1884-1885, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �17:17:11
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 19 May 1886 re the presentation of reports and returns to Parliament
Open
Approving the Keeper and Secretary�s leave of absence in August
Open
Requesting a statement of savings on each Subhead of the vote for 1885-1886, out of which it is proposed to meet an excess of �84:1:3 upon Subhead A
Open
Giving instructions for and requesting the completion of the enclosed Estimates form the year ending 31 Mar 1888.
Form has been annotated in pencil
Open
Requesting the completion of Estimates by 1 Dec
Open
Re salaries of officers transferred within the public service
Open
Re the superannuation of persons holding two offices within the civil service
Open
Requesting details of any regulations in place for clerks and copyists to excuse themselves during office hours in order to procure refreshments
Open
Forwarding a copy of a Treasury Minute of 16 December 1886 re economy in administrative departments
Open
Forwarding a Minute re Civil Service Copyists
Open
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Re the postponement of payments in order to avoid excesses on grants
Open
The Lords Commissioners have provisionally approved an Estimate of �8908 for the National Gallery for 1887-1888
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for the Gallery for 1887-1888
Open
Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1885-1886, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �122:6:5
Open
Requesting a revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 11 Mar 1887 re providing certification of satisfactory service under Section 8 of the 1859 Superannuation Act
Open
Re the appointment of a porter and housemaid. Mrs Poole would prefer not to attend until the 21st, as she has recently lost her husband
Open
Sanctioning his [Eastlake�s] usual leave of absence in August
Open
Re George Laskey�s application for a pension
Open
Re the resignation of a messenger
Open
Re the case of George Laskey
Open
Requesting help in answering an enclosed parliamentary question re a report that the Gallery lately purchased a picture attributed to Bellini for �400, which was sold by Christies for �125 earlier in the year. A copy of the Gallery�s response is provided
Open
Re an error with the Vote. Mr Jackson should have stated that �2000 was to be placed on the Vote, rather than �1500. The mistake will be corrected in Hansard.
Open
A letter has been sent reappointing Turner as curator
Open
He will shortly receive an official letter sanctioning an arrangement for the messenger, and appointing an assistant porter
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 5 Sep 1887 re a proposal to extend the length of the working day
Open
Enquiring how old candidates for the position of porter at the National Gallery may be
Open
Re the salaries of officers transferred with the public service
Open
Open
Re occupying an official residence or apartment and calculating pensions
Open
The Paymaster General has been authorised to advance �676 from the Civil Contingencies Fund in aid of the National Gallery vote
Open
Re salaries for promoted members of staff
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Supplementary Estimates for the NG for 1887-1888
Open
Re the vacant housemaid position
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Enquiring when the three pictures recently purchased out of the Supplementary Estimate will be exhibited
Open
Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1886-1887, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �172:2:3
Open
Requesting the transfer of �676 to the Civil Contingencies Fund
Open
Re the appointment of Mrs Jessie Gardiner as head housemaid. A certificate is required
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1888-1889
Open
Re non-publication of the Director�s Report on the National Gallery for 1887
Open
Re the sum of �1224 in the Estimates for the purchase of pictures, which Sir Frederick Burton doubted was available. The sum is at the Trustees� disposal
Open
The Chancellor will be unable to ask Parliament for a special grant for the National Gallery
Open
Re the application for a superannuation allowance for W. Ackerman
Open
The Lords Commissioners sanction an excess of �100 upon Subhead D of the vote and �127:11:1 upon Subhead E, to be met out of savings upon other subheads
Open
Sanctioning his [Eastlake�s] usual leave of absence in August
Open
Re payment of salaries within the Civil Service for positions requiring a certificate
Open
Requesting comments re possible excesses or savings on the vote
Open
Re meeting to discuss his question regarding the police
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 29 Nov 1888 re civil servants and company directorships
Open
Requesting figures for the last five years for subheads B, C, F and G
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 18 Dec 1888 re civil servants and county councils
Open
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 20 Dec 1888 re the computation of pensions under the Superannuation Act, 1859
Open
Re the late delivery of the Appropriation Accounts
Open
Requesting the completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Enclosing a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1887-1888, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �19:10:11
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for the year 1889-1890
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
The Treasury are glad he will consider some reorganisation in the future
Open
Sanctioning his [Eastlake�s] usual leave of absence in August
Open
Requesting a return relating to government securities held by public departments
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 10 Aug 1889 re the Second Report of the Royal Commission on Civil Establishments
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 10 Aug 1889 re the Second Report of the Royal Commission on Civil Establishments
Open
Re the Gallery�s stock. Enquires whether this includes the Lewis and Clarke bequests
Open
Sanctioning his [Eastlake�s] proposed leave of absence in order to attend a relative�s funeral
Open
Re the pay of boy clerks in the public service
Open
Open
Enclosing a letter formally sanctioning the employment of two constables to patrol the vacant ground on which the new National Portrait Gallery will be built. The letter also discusses rules for travelling allowances
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Acknowledging receipt of Eastlake�s report of 5 March 1890. The Lords Commissioners request details of the excess upon Subhead B of the vote for the current year, and the prospective excess upon Subhead F
Open
Sanctioning an excess of �61 upon Subhead B (Travelling) of the vote for 1889-1890 and �72 upon Subhead F (Incidental Expenses), to be met out of savings upon other subheads
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for the year 1890-1891
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1888-1889 and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �7:9:1
Open
Re the second division of the civil service
Open
Re Mr Ambrose�s increment
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 1 May 1890 re the salaries of officers in the public service appointed to posts of higher value
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return by Order of the House of Commons, relating to government securities held by public departments
Open
Requesting details of the remuneration received by each of the registered copyists at the NG during the last financial year
Open
Requesting answers to a question
Open
Sanctioning Eastlake�s proposed journey to Warrington the following day
Open
Requesting an answer to the affixed parliamentary question re the attribution to Bellini of a Head of Christ recently purchased from Christie�s
Open
Requesting information on the salaries of the Gallery�s two police inspectors, one sergeant and twenty-two constables, for which the sum of �3,476 was estimated
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 24 Oct 1890 re messengers� travelling expenses
Open
Open
Requesting completion of the affixed Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Re the excess upon Subhead D of the vote for the current year, to be met out of savings upon Subheads A and C
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Re Mr Ambrose�s increment
Open
Authorising savings of �136 upon Subheads A and B of the vote, in order to meet the excess expenditure upon Subhead D
Open
Enquiring whether the Gallery rather than the Pay Office is willing to prepare the forms for salary receipts
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1891-1892
Open
Requesting the return of the letter regarding Mr Ambrose�s increment of salary for revision
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1889-1890, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �6:8:4
Open
Detailing the amounts required for paying salaries and expenses for the year ending 31 Mar 1891
Open
Re the employment of former soldiers and the age limits proposed for this
Open
Requesting information about the cartoons for a Parliamentary question
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 30 Apr 1891 re the employment of army and navy pensioners in minor posts in the civil service
Open
Requesting a return giving details of the government securities held by public departments
Open
Requesting addresses for Sir Henry Layard and Sir William Gregory
Open
Douglas wishes to appoint a first rate candidate, an army pensioner aged 42
Open
Re the 6-month probationary period before appointments are confirmed
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 7 Jul 1891 re the volunteer review at Wimbledon on 11 July 1891
Open
Requesting information for the enclosed parliamentary question re the role of the NG Trustees, the stewardship of pictures bought for the nation and the loan of pictures to provincial art galleries under the NG Loan Act
Open
The Lords Commissioners do not think it is possible to lay down a rigid rule re day allowances for officers in the civil service, and give an example of the correct interpretation of the enclosed Treasury Minute of 11 August 1877
Open
Requesting an answer to Mr Elliott Lees� letter re the loan of pictures to provincial galleries. The Trustees are asked to clearly outline their objections to the scheme. A second letter from the Treasury dated 30 Jul 1891 itself forwards a letter from Mr Lees dated 27 Jul 1891 in which he disputes the reasons cited by the Trustees
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 19 Nov 1891 re the publication by civil servants of works on subjects connected to their official duties
Open
Re instructions for accounting officers
Open
Requesting information re the numbers, conditions of service and payment of office-keepers, housekeepers, attendants, messengers and porters at the NG. Answers are provided in pencil
Open
Open
Re closure of the Treasury Offices for the funeral of His Late Royal Highness, the Duke of Clarence and Avondale
Open
Requesting completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form. Expected savings of �80 upon Subhead A and �2 upon Subhead E have been annotated in pencil on the circular
Open
Re the payment of outstanding liabilities
Open
Re the employment of army and navy pensioners
Open
An official letter has been signed stating that Archer need not retire
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Charles Goodchild�s examination is currently being looked into
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 12 Mar 1892 re a proposed Civil Service Bank
Open
Goodchild�s promotion to curator has been notified to the Civil Service Commissioners.
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1892-1893
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1890-1891 and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �6:3:7
Open
Requesting a return re the Gallery�s receipts and payments for the year ending 31 March 1891
Open
Re the lack of action regarding Beeston�s superannuation application
Open
Forwarding two copies of the blue note on the NG and requesting any alterations to be made if necessary
Open
Re sick leave
Open
Enclosing three copies of the note on the NG
Open
Requesting a return of government securities held by public departments
Open
Re the date from which increments of salary should accrue
Open
Informing him that large copies of the catalogue were unavailable for purchase at the Gallery. Hopes the situation will soon improve as it may lead to complaints
Open
Re the use of sleeping berths by civil servants whilst travelling in order to perform public services
Open
Re the appropriation of extra receipts
Open
Extra receipts for the current financial year should be brought to account under the heading �appropriations in aid�. Anything exceeding the Estimate of �1000 must go to form a surplus of the vote
Open
Re problems with the Estimates
Open
Forwarding a Minute of 10 Dec 1892 re the age of retirement for civil servants
Open
Re bank holidays over the festive period
Open
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form. Attached to the circular is a handwritten note giving a breakdown of the anticipated savings upon particular subheads of the Gallery�s vote for 1892-1893
Open
Re the appointment of second division clerks to other situations
Open
Sanctioning an excess of �100 upon Subhead D (incidental expenses) of the vote for 1892-1893, to be met out of savings upon other Subheads
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1891-1892 and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �96:8:4
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1893-1894
Open
Requesting details of government securities held by public departments
Open
Forwarding a copy of rules issued by the Treasury under the Superannuation Act, 1892
Open
Re holidays for boy clerks
Open
Requesting information on the NG�s vote and probable expenditure
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return relating to vaccination, by Order of the House of Commons (13 July 1893)
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return re persons receiving public money from more than one source, by Order of the House of Commons (14 August 1893)
Open
Re payments out of Parliamentary Grants made by the Paymaster General before the Treasury has notified public departments that moneys are available
Open
Requesting an answer to the enclosed parliamentary question re the number of Turner watercolour drawings not currently on display at the National Gallery, and whether the Trustees are willing for these to be put on exhibition at provincial museums and galleries.
A copy of the Gallery�s response is enclosed
Open
Thanking him for the Gallery�s response to the parliamentary question, sent by F.W. Burton
Open
Re the appointment of a junior porter
Open
Open
Forwarding a letter dated 6 Jan 1894, from Mr Joseph Leigh MP, re the possibility of loaning NG paintings to Stockport
Open
Re the reduction of Subhead D in the Estimate for 1894-1895
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Forwarding a copy of draft regulations under the Rules Publication Act
Open
Forwarding copies of Treasury regulations re the conditions of service and payment of office holders and messengers in the public service
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1892-1893, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �110:13:9
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1894-1895
Open
Re the date up to which Burton�s salary as Director has been paid
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return giving details of government securities held by the NG
Open
Re temporary employees absent from duties due to the presence of contagious diseases in their homes
Open
Re his request for an advance of money for the purchase of pictures. A note by Poynter of 21 June 1894 is included, making reference to the Gallery�s recent purchase of the Earl of Northbrook�s pictures for �6000, and the forthcoming sale of the Adrian Hope collection at Christie�s
Open
Authorising the transfer of �7000 from the Civil Contingencies Fund to the vote for the NG
Open
Re candidates for elections to district and parish councils who are also civil servants
Open
Requesting information for the proposed parliamentary question by Dr Kenny [enclosed] re publication of the next catalogue and whether details of purchase prices will be included
Open
Re his letter of 12 July requesting clerical assistance. A boy clerk will be assigned to the NG if this is suitable
Open
Requesting an answer to a proposed parliamentary question
Open
Thanking him for his reply to the question
Open
Re Dr Kenny�s proposed return re pictures purchased by the Gallery
Open
Re his requisition for a boy copyist
Open
Forwarding a copy of regulations made by the Treasury relating to the Rules Publication Act 1893
Open
Dr Kenny and Mr Courteney agree to his suggestion that the information required is placed in a supplement to the Gallery�s next annual report
Open
Re civil servants serving on district and parish councils
Open
The sum of �700, forwarded from the Civil Contingencies Fund on 23 Jul 1894, is now due
Open
Acknowledging receipt of Mr Ambrose�s letter of 24 August. Mr Poynter�s salary as Director will be paid from 1 May
Open
Re preparing pay lists for copyists
Open
Open
Requesting the completion of the enclosed notes to the Estimates for 1895-1896
Open
The Lords Commissioners have provisionally approved a total of �14,340 gross and �13,340 net as the Estimate for the NG for 1895-1896
Open
Re the provisions of Section 3 of the Rules Publication Act, 1893
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1895-1896
Open
Re the employment of women typists
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1893-1894, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �40:0:2
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return of government securities held by public departments
Open
Re the employment of �uncertificated� persons in the civil service
Open
The sum of �4000, loaned to the NG on 9 May, is now due to the Civil Contingencies Fund
Open
The sum of �5000, loaned to the NG on 31 May, is now due to the Civil Contingencies Fund
Open
Thanking Eastlake for sending the Gallery�s Estimate for 1896-1897 and requesting a detailed statement of personal salaries and allowances
Open
Open
The Lords Commissioners have provisionally approved a total of �14,336 gross and �13,286 net as the Estimate for the NG for 1896-1897
Open
Requesting the revision of the enclosed notes to the Estimates
Open
Requesting the completion of the enclosed Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Re Eastlake�s letter of 25 February. The Lords Commissioners wish to know the exact amount of the anticipated excess upon Subhead D of the vote for 1895-1896
Open
The Lords Commissioners sanction an excess of �60 upon Subhead D of the vote, to be met out of savings upon other subheads
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1894-1895, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �272:14:6
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for 1896-1997
Open
Detailing amounts required for payment of salaries and expenses for the year ending 31 Mar 1896
Open
Requesting an answer to a proposed parliamentary question [enclosed] re allowing amateurs to photograph paintings in the collection as professional photographers are permitted to do. A draft response is enclosed
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return giving details of any government securities held by the NG
Open
Re amounts of sick leave granted to abstractors and assistant clerks without deduction of pay
Open
Requesting an answer to a proposed parliamentary question [enclosed], enquiring whether the First Commissioner of Works will authorise an addition to the Gallery staff, so that attendants will not have to work seven days a week in consequence of the Sunday opening of the Gallery
Open
Enquiring whether attendants and porters are working voluntarily on Sundays and whether it would be possible for them to have time off in lieu during the week
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return giving details of all persons in technical or professional occupations in temporary employment at the Gallery
Open
Sir Francis Mowatt has sent a communication to the First Lord of the Treasury recommending the continuation of Sunday opening at galleries and museums through the winter. Sir Frances would like to discuss this matter with him [Eastlake]
Open
Re rates of pay for overtime work undertaken by the new class of Abstractors, recruited from the ranks of boy clerks and copyists
Open
Requesting details of expenses incurred in opening the Gallery on Sundays this year. He [Eastlake] is asked to confirm whether it is true that he wishes staff working on Sundays to be paid extra in addition to having a weekday off as time off in lieu
Open
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
The Lords Commissioners have provisionally approved a total of �14,484 gross and �13,434 net as the Estimate for the NG for 1897-1898. The provision for Sunday opening under Subhead A has not been retained: instead �150 has been added to Subhead C
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1895-1896, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �125:15:11
Open
Re the suspension of annual increments of pay
Open
Forwarding copies of the Estimates for 1897-1898
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return of staff paid out of the Head of Department�s annual allowance, and detailing whom each Head employs personally, without civil service examination
Open
Requesting the completion of a return giving details of any government securities held by the NG
Open
Sanctioning an excess of �57:19:9 upon Subhead A (Salaries) and �9:13:10 on Subhead C (Police) of the vote for 1896-1897, to be met out of savings upon other subheads
Open
Re the date of the next Tate Gallery Board meeting. He hopes to hear about the removal and hanging of pictures by then
Open
The bearer of the letter, Mr C.A. Ferguson, is a candidate for the post of clerk at the Tate, and wishes to be furnished with details as to the duties of the post
Open
Requesting details of ex-soldiers and sailors employed at the Gallery. A list is attached
Open
Giving instructions as to the insertion of extra remuneration in the estimates and appropriation accounts
Open
A letter nominating a Mr H.D. Fraser for the role of clerk and re the rest of the staff except the Keeper is on its way
Open
Re the number of charwomen required at the Tate, and the official title of the new Gallery
Open
Re two new porters and whether Waitt and Morgan have obtained certificates
Open
Re appointing a successor to Harrington. There is an excellent man from the �Blues� but he will not be examined by the Civil Service commissioners again until he has had a chance to prepare for another arithmetic test
Open
Re Head Attendant Waitt. The Civil Service Commissioners think he has a good chance of passing his arithmetic if he tries again
Open
Requesting his Estimate based on existing sanctions. The Treasury will add for extra Sundays if approved
Open
Re Sunday opening of the Gallery. He [Eastlake] is asked how much this will cost and whether he proposes to open in March, normally a quieter month than October
Open
Re pension arrangements for subordinate staff at the Galleries. Enquires whether the NG�s housemaid, earning �50 per annum, has pension rights.
Open
Requesting a copy of any resolution in which the Royal Academy granted or the Trustees of the NG accepted the Chantrey pictures
Open
Open
Forwarding a copy of regulations dated 21 Dec 1897 re the partial commutation of pensions
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return, by order of the House of Commons of 21 February 1898, giving details of persons receiving public money from more than one source
Open
Re replacing porters with non-pensionable candidates when posts fall vacant. The Portrait Gallery and Tate are recruiting on this basis
Open
Distributing copies of the Estimates for 1898-1899
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1896-1897, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �24:5:9
Open
Re regulations for sick leave
Open
Detailing the amounts required for payment of salaries and expenses for the year ending 31 Mar 1899
Open
Re rates of overtime pay for second division clerks
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return of government securities held by the NG
Open
Enquiring how many members of Gallery staff have gone to the Charing Cross hospital in the last 5 years
Open
The Lords Commissioners have authorised the Postmaster General to provide direct telephonic communication between the NG, NPG and the Fire Brigade in Old Scotland Yard
Open
Thanking them for returning the agreement and discussing the role of accounting officer
Open
Re subscriptions and donations by government departments to local hospitals
Open
The Lords Commissioners have nominated Mrs L. Bird for the post of assistant housemaid
Open
Re Mr Ambrose�s salary. The Treasury letter of 28 May 1897 fixed his wage at �300, but in view of his additional duties such as the preparing the accounts for the Tate, he [Poynter] is advised to recommend a rise to �350. An enclosed note form Poynter states that he is satisfied with this
Open
The Saturday before Christmas will be a bank holiday at the Treasury
Open
Mrs Bird has found alternative employment. The name of a new candidate for the housemaid�s position will be sent tomorrow
Open
Mrs Amelia Nock is recommended for the housemaid�s position
Open
Forwarding a copy of an Order in Council of 29 Nov 1898 re regulations to ensure uniformity in conditions governing employment in the civil service
Open
Open
Re difficulties with the NG�s purchase grant for the following year, in view of the delays regarding the de Saumarez Rembrandts. He [Turner] is requested to send a note as soon as the court has made its decision
Open
Re filling the charwoman post
Open
Re the charwoman post. It is proposed to nominate Miss Amy Chillingsworth, who is highly recommended by the Charity Organisation Society. He [Ambrose] is requested to see Miss Chillingsworth and explain the work expected of her
Open
Requesting the revision of the enclosed notes to the Estimates
Open
Requesting the completion of a Supplementary Estimates form
Open
The Lords Commissioners have provisionally approved a total of �12,739 gross and �11,139 net as the Estimate for the NG for 1899-1900
Open
Re the Estimates for 1899-1900. The totals now approved are �12,749 gross and �11,149 net, allowing for the increase in the clerk�s salary
Open
The Lords Commissioners have approved and will submit to Parliament the Supplementary Estimate for 1898-1899 of �11,800
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Estimates for the NG for 1899-1900
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1898-1898, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �1000:9:3
Open
�12,500 is now due to the Civil Contingencies Fund, following an advance on 28 Jan 1899
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return giving details of any government securities held by the NG
Open
Forwarding a letter with a copy of a Minute of the Speaker of the House of Commons re laying documents before the table of the House
Open
Forwarding a copy of an amended certificate for the appointment of second division clerks to the higher division
Open
The Postmaster General has been authorised to establish telephonic communication between the NG and NPG
Open
Asking him to return yesterday�s letter. It will be altered to cover Ashton�s promotion
Open
The promotion has been approved and the Civil Service Commissioners have been informed
Open
Requesting the preparation of a return detailing how many retired soldiers are employed at the NG. Details have been annotated on the circular in pencil
Open
Re the date at which the Treasury sanctioned the NG to obtain fatigue suits for the police, and whether the cost was met out of Subhead C of the vote
Open
Forwarding a Treasury Minute of 5 Oct 1899 re a scheme for deducting contributions to the Civil Service Widows and Orphans Annuity Society from members� salaries
Open
Requesting a list of all army reserve men in the employment of the NG who have been called up for service in South Africa
Open
Re �Ronuk�. Esher agrees that the [Office of] Works� staff and vote should take responsibility, but Ambrose is asked to state how much money he expects to save per annum in housemaids. On the reverse a breakdown of �estimated savings on polished floors� is provided
Open
Requesting a statement of any rules and regulations re working hours for attendants and porters and discussing staffing requirements at the Tate
Open
Querying his statement that only one addition has been made to the staff at the Tate. He [Turner] requested two pensioner porters in his letter of 28 Nov
Open
The Lords Commissioners are pleased to appoint Pensioner D. Nicholas as a temporary pensioner porter during the absence of C.W. Pearse
Open
Re charwomen and the employment of soldiers as messengers or similar positions
Open
Re the proposed increase in the numbers of policemen at the Tate, and attendants and porters for the new rooms. The proposed savings arising from �Ronuk�, and incidental expenses are also queried. Answers to questions are noted in pencil
Open
Approving the addition of two attendants and two pensioner porters at the Tate in connection with the opening of new rooms
Open
Mr Spring Rice wishes to know whether the proposed new regulations re the examination of assistant porters and messengers apply to both galleries or not
Open
Re an error in the Estimates for the present year. The sum for extra assistance at the Tate is �194 not �294 as shown
Open
Forwarding a copy of rules as to the conditions by which civil servants are permitted to serve with the Colours as Reservists, Militiamen or Volunteers during the present war in South Africa
Open
Open
Enquiring whether the Estimate for Subhead C (Police) should be increased in the Estimate for 1901-1902 to account for the increase in pay granted to the Metropolitan police
Open
Re amendments to regulations concerning civil servants called to serve with the Colours during the war with South Africa
Open
Re expenses for civil servants called upon to give evidence at criminal prosecutions
Open
Requesting the completion of the attached Supplementary Estimates form
Open
Re the vacancy for an assistant porter. The Treasury have in mind an ex soldier of 32, of good character, prepared to work on a temporary basis for a salary of 21s per week
Open
Re the messenger
Open
Re the vacancy for an assistant porter following the the resignation of D. Nicholas, a Reservist called upon to serve in the war. Edward Proudfoot has been selected to replace him, on a temporary basis
Open
Re the vacancy for an assistant porter. E.T. Hayman has been selected, as E. Proudfoot has been called up for service with the Colours
Open
Re a copyright query
Open
Charles Trodd will be the new temporary man, not Hayman. An official letter of nomination will follow
Open
Re G.W. Sutton, his attendant, who wishes to re-enlist. Enquires whether Sutton will receive half pay during his year of service, or whether his post will be reserved for his return
Open
Sutton�s place should be left open for his return. Holroyd should not have written to the Treasury directly regarding such a subject as the answer was published in the Army Warrant in the Times on Tuesday
Open
Requesting the revision of the notes to the Estimates
Open
Forwarding a copy of the Appropriation Account of the grant for 1899-1900, and appending a statement as to the disposal of the surplus of �800:17:11
Open
Requesting a return giving details of government securities held by the NG
Open
Re margins in salary and pensions after advances
Open
Re wages of volunteers in the Auxiliary Force who serve in government departments, and who may wish to attend proposed camps next summer
Open
Forwarding copies of the Royal Warrants of 17 & 19 Feb 1900 calling for ex-soldiers to enlist for home service
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Re a replacement for Cummins. The Treasury will send an official letter nominating George Miller but Turner is invited to take him on immediately
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Re the Treasury Minute of 1 May 1900 concerning salaries of civil servants appointed to different positions
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Requesting an answer to a proposed parliamentary question [enclosed] re why catalogues cannot be purchased from the National Gallery or other public galleries in London
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The Treasury Solicitor has been instructed to appear on the Gallery�s behalf in the proceedings re the bequest of Mr Henry Vaughan
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Mr Hyslop�s case will be duly noted. The papers nominating Poynter as assistant porter have been sent in