Item 2 - Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie

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GB 235 BLT/2/2

Title

Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie

Date(s)

  • 1792-11-07 (Creation)

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Handwritten letter on one sheet of paper.

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(1754-1824)

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Letter from James Lee to Thomas Blaikie outlining concerns regarding payment for materials supplied and requesting assurances be given. Letter has also been annotated by Blaikie regarding payment.

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Open for consultation on appointment with the archivist.

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Permission for reproduction is required from RBGE.

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  • English

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Very fragile, requiring extremely careful handling.

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