Mortimer, John Hamilton,1740-1779

Scope and Content

Includes:

-letter from David Moore-Gwynne, Sotheby's, dated 10 February 1983, concerning a sketch entitled 'the Politicians: Gratton, Burke and Dr Johnson'

-two letters from Benedict Nicholson, Burlington Magazine, undated and 3 April 1958, concerning 'two vast canvases by Mortimer' at Holden's

-letter from Frederick J.Cummings, Detroit Institute of Arts, dated 13 April 1973, concerning a chalk drawing

-letter from David Posnett, Leger Galleries, dated 20 Macy 1982, concerning a painting entitled 'A Musical Party, probably at Mornington House'. Also includes a summary description of the picture (3pp)

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