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James Abbot McNeill Whistler 1834-1903

Artist.
MS Whistler - Whistler Archive

Papers of the artist James McNeill W histler (1834-1903). Over a third of the 7,000 letters are w ritten by W histler; the
remainder are letters he received. An extensive reference library of over 1,000 volumes on W histler includes some 200
books from the artist's library, a nearly complete collection of W histler's ow n publications and exhibition catalogues, More Details
thousands of his presscuttings and hundreds of photographs. Papers relating to W histler's w ider family are also
included. Some of the material received after 1954 and listed as part of MS W histler has been acquired on the basis that
it relates to W histler in some w ay. It may not have been created or collected by him.
Specifically these Series:
MS Whistler A-Z - Correspondence and miscellaneous papers. More Details
Correspondence and miscellaneous papers of J.M. W histler.
MS Whistler LB - Letterbooks
Letterbooks More Details
MS Whistler NB - Notebooks
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Notebooks
MS Whistler PC - Press cuttings

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Press cuttings relating to J.M. W histler.
MS Whistler PF - Portfolios
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Portfolios and other oversize items.
Whistler 1-199 - Printed books of J.M. Whistler

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Printed books from the personal library of J.M. W histler.
Whistler 200- - Printed reference books

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Printed books relating to J.M. W histler acquired since 1953.
Whistler EC - Exhibition catalogues

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Catalogues of exhibitions relating to J.M. W histler.
Whistler PH - Photographs More Details

Photographs relating to J.M. W histler.
Whistler TH - Theses More Details

Theses relating to J.M. W histler.
Art Arch K1 More Details

Album of press cuttings and autograph letters relating to the art collector, Arthur Kay
Specifically these document(s):
Art Arch K1 Item p. 58
[Letter], 1894 July 8, Paris, from James McNeill W histler, to Alexander Reid. The copy of a Spanish portrait w hich More Details
Reid show ed him w as not painted by himself. (Press-cutting references to W histler: pp 7-9, 47, 56)
Art Arch M51-52

2 letters by John Everett Millais, 11 June 1868 and 25 February 1884, letter from Lord Craw ford to Miss Havell, 14 Oct. More Details
1946, letter from J.M. W histler to Arthur Plow den (undated), invitation card, 20 Feb. 1885
MS Gen 515/19
Letter from Sir David Alexander Robert Lindsay Craw ford to Miss Havell, Felixstow e. W igan, 14 October 1946. More Details
Thanking her on behalf of the Fund and Trust for her most generous gifts. The W histler letter she sent him w ill
be returned by registered post. (The W histler letter referred to is probably that to Plow den, MS W histler P732)
MS Whistler P732
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Plow den. [c. 1885?] 'Dear Mr Plow den - I think w e w ill have to put
off until the beginning of the w eek after - though if I could manage for next Friday, I shall be only too glad - for
I fear your faith in the studio w ill suffer by long absence! - No? - I must try and see you tomorrow afternoon. More Details
Don't you think w e / might all come up from various parts of the country for your "Five o'clock" and you shall say
pretty and encouraging things about my "Ten o'clock"? - for remember on your ow n firm shoulders rests part of
the responsibility ! - Alw ays / [Butterfly]'
MS Whistler P733
Invitation from James McNeill W histler to [Arthur Plow den]. 20 February 1885. Ten o'clock lecture More Details
MR
Hunterian Museum records. Several hundred documents, including some bound volumes, relating to W illiam Hunter’s
museum and library. Under the terms of his w ill, Hunter's collections of books, manuscripts, coins, medals, paintings,
shells, minerals, and anatomical and natural history specimens w ere bequeathed to the University of Glasgow , but
retained in London until 1807 for the use of his nephew Matthew Baillie (1761-1823). These records include catalogues More Details
compiled by Hunter himself and those by his immediate trustees - George Fordyce, David Pitcairn and Charles Combe -
recording w hat w as handed over to Baillie in 1783. But the majority of the records deal w ith the administration of
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Hunter’s collections after their arrival in Glasgow in 1807 until 1945 - later catalogues, minutes of meetings of the
trustees, lists of visitors, correspondence relating to the collections and donations of additional material. Unpublished
typescript catalogue.
MR 53/47
Typescript letter signed, from George B. Rogers to the Director, Hunterian Museum. "Lyndhurst", Stoke Road, More Details
Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent. 21 October 1935. Offering a painted panel marked "J.W. McN W histler, from P.R.
Morris", and an ivory frame
MS Gen More Details

Collection of 20 letters to Principal Story and his w ife
MS Gen 526/59
Autograph letter, signed, from John Lavery to the Principal of Glasgow University [R.H. Story]. 5 Cromw ell Place,
London S.W., Feby 1st [19]05. More Details
Thanks for arranging that University of Glasgow be present at banquet in connection w ith exhibition of
W histler's w orks. W riting to Professor Walter Raleigh by same post.
MS Gen 1655 More Details

Sketches and papers of Merle Taylor
MS Gen 1655/71 - Little white girl
Press cutting from [unidentified source], [S.d.], show ing a painting by J.A. McNeill W histler, titled The Little w hite More Details
girl
MS Gen 1655/73 - Thoams Carlyle

Press cutting from [unidentified source], [S.d.], show ing a painting by J.A. McNeill W histler titled Thomas Carlyle More Details
MS Gen 1694
Albums containing autographs, presscuttings, photographs, greetings cards and other documents. Compiled by Elma More Details
Story. [Originally accessioned as printed books: 631-633-1943, shelved at Bh25-c.24-26]
MS Gen 1694/1 Item p. 51 - Death of Mr Whistler
Death of Mr W histler: a great artist. Extract from Daily Telegraph, 18 July 1903. More Details
Obituary of James McNeill W histler.
MS Gen 579
Press cuttings and related material. One volume, relating to artists and their w orks, w as collected together by Harold More Details
W right. The other, mainly relating to military, religious and social affairs may have some connection w ith the family of A K
Hichens.
MS Gen 579/2 - [Press cuttings and related material]
Volume of press cuttings relating to numerous artists including J M N W histler and Walter Sickert. A bookplate is
pasted onto front board 'Harold W right ex libris' w ith an illustration of a young man, in classical dress, reading. More Details
Some loose material, found tucked inside the front cover, includes items relating to Campbell Dodgson
(including 5 short letters to W right, 1919-1946) and Muirhead Bone.
MS Laver
Correspondence of James Laver (1899-1975), w riter on art and costume. Includes letters from artists such as Georges More Details
Braque, John Piper, Eric Gill, Edw ard Hopper.
MS Laver R39
Autograph letter signed. 1930 November 13. 13 Airlie Gardens, W 8. From Sir W illiam Rothenstein to James More Details
Laver. Congratulates Laver on his book 'W histler'
MS Laver R44
Autograph letter signed. Wed. n.d. Royal College of Art, South Kensington, London SW 7. From Sir W illiam More Details
Rothenstein to James Laver. Asking Laver to find out the initials of 2 illustrators of the nineties. Asks if he may
borrow Laver's life of W histler
MS Laver R45
Autograph letter signed. November 7. Royal College of Art, South Kensington, London SW 7. From Sir W illiam More Details
Rothenstein to James Laver. Asking Laver for the name of the W histler collection he mentioned
MS Laver D15
Autograph letter signed. 1930 November 29, Department of Prints, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. More Details
From E. Donnell to James Laver. Sending Laver new spaper cuttings of review s of his book [on W histler]
MS Laver D22
Autograph letter signed. 1972 January 24, Rangers Cottage, Nutley, Uckfield, Sussex. From Paul Drury to James
Laver. Inviting Laver to speak on Seymour Haden at the 90th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Society of Painter- More Details
Etchers and Engravers, on March 21. Refers to the W histler exhibition at Colnaghi & Co. [Etchings, dry points
and lithographs Nov./Dec. 1971]
MS Laver D23
Autograph letter signed P.D. n.d., Rangers Cottage, Nutley, Sussex. From Paul Drury to James Laver. Hoping to More Details
meet Laver to discuss W histler and his period, w ith a view to w riting his memoirs. (See MS Laver D21)
MS Laver H25
1931 March 20. 19 Queensberry Place, SW 7. Letter from Mary Hogarth to James Laver. Congratulates Laver on More Details
his life of W histler; recalls memories of W histler and Sickert
MS Laver J9
Typescript letter signed. 1955 July 7. Department of Oriental Antiquities, British Museum, London W C1. From
Soame Jenyns to James Laver. He is w riting a book on Japanese porcelain: asks Laver's advice about W histler's More Details
collection of porcelain, and how to contact this next of kin Miss Birnie Philip. Mentions [D.G.] Rossetti
MS Laver Q6
Autograph letter signed. n.d. [Inshill, Highw orth, W ilts]. From Cathleen Queensberry [i.e. Cathleen Mann] to More Details
James Laver. Congratulating Lever on his 'W histler' biography. Mentions Mortimer Mempes
MS Laver R80
Autograph letter signed. 1951 December 7. 29 Burton Court, Low er Sloane Street, SW 3. From Albert More Details
Rutherston to James Laver. Thanking Laver for the copy of 'W histler'
MS Laver W16
Autograph letter signed. 1930 December 11. 16 Ennismore Road, Stanley, Liverpool. From Geoffrey Heath More Details
Wedgw ood to James Laver. Asking Laver to accept a print of "Pincian Gardens"
MS Laver Anon 1
Autograph letter [signed Max] 1931 January 20. 8 Low er Mall, Hammersmith W 6. From [Max] to James Laver. More Details
Thanking Laver for sending them a copy of 'W histler'. Describes the extensive renovations to their house and
hopes they w ill visit soon
MS Laver X More Details

Correspondence and notes of James Laver relating to W histler. [Originally accessioned as H 0457/1]
MS Laver X1 More Details
Photographs of W histler's butterfly signature w ith notes by R. Birnie Philip
MS Laver X2
Notes taken by James Laver from conversations w ith R. Birnie Philip, mainly regarding W histler More Details
MS Laver X5
Autograph letter signed. 1937 December 9. 8 King Street, St. James's Square, S.W.1. From W illiam Martin, More Details
Christie Manson & Woods to James Laver. Encloses notes about W histler's "The w ave" and "Music Room"
MS Laver X6
Autograph letter signed. 1937 December 22. 8 Paultons Square, S.W.3. From W illiam Martin, Christie Manson & More Details
Woods to James Laver. Tells of his visit to the W itt Library w hich has "four boxes of W histlers"
MS Laver X14
Typescript letter signed. 1948 December 16. 24 Russell Square, W.C.1. From Geoffrey Faber, Faber & Faber, to More Details
James Laver. Concerning a proposed revision of Laver's W histler
MS Laver X17
H.H. Hammond. 2 address cards. 26 Southdean Gdns., W imbledon Pk. Rd., S.W.19. One is inscribed and bears More Details
the date 22 January 1935
MS Laver X19
Autograph letter signed. 1931 March 18. 26 Southdean Gdns., W imbledon Pk. Rd., S.W. From H.H. Hammond to More Details
James Laver. Agrees to let L. have his notes on the bankruptcy
MS Laver X20
Autograph letter signed. 1931 March 25. 26 Southdean Gdns., W imbledon Pk. Rd. From H.H. Hammond to James More Details
Laver. Encloses the promised notes
MS Laver X21
Autograph letter signed. 1931 April 28. 26 Southdean Gdns., W imbledon Pk. Rd. From H.H. Hammond to James More Details
Laver. W ishes to be sure that L. received the notes
MS Laver X23
Typescript letter signed. 1931 December 21. 39-41 Parker Street, Kingsw ay, W.C.2. From G.E. Kamm, George C.
Harrap & Co. Ltd., to James Laver. Comments on the review in Literarische Rundschau w hich considers the More Details
influence of Hill, the photographer on W histler
MS Laver X26
Typescript letter signed. 1937 December 1. Ernest Brow n & Phillips, Leicester Galleries, Leicester Square, More Details
London W.C.2. From Oliver Brow n to James Laver. Replies to a query concerning the location of some W histlers
MS Laver X27
Autograph letter signed. 1930 November 7. Strand Palace Hotel, Strand, W.C.2. From Mrs. W.J. McKnight to More Details
James Laver. Asks if he know s anyone w ho w ill accompany her to places related to W histler. She is a visitor
from the United States
MS Laver X29
Typescript letter signed. 1934 July 3. Department of Adult Education, 14 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham. From More Details
Prof. Robert Peers, Nottingham, University College, to James Laver. Concerning a lecture on W histler to be
given by Laver
MS Laver X30
Autograph letter signed. 1944 November 1. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to James More Details
Laver. Asks w here she may get a copy of Laver's book on W histler
MS Laver X31
Autograph letter signed. 1944 November 6. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to James More Details
Laver. Thanks him for lending her a copy of the book
MS Laver X32
Autograph letter signed. 1944 November 15. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to More Details
James Laver. W ill call at the Museum on the 25th to return the book
MS Laver X33
Autograph letter signed. 1944 November 26. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to More Details
James Laver. Encloses an invitation card, a copy of W histler's autograph and a copy of "The harmony in blue
and gold - The Peacock Room". See MS Laver X1
MS Laver X34
Autograph letter signed. 1944 December 5. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to James More Details
Laver. Thanks him for the return of the invitation card and W histler's autograph (MS Laver X33)
MS Laver X35
Autograph letter signed. 1945 February 20. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W.3. From Rosalind Birnie Philip to James More Details
Laver. Tells him not to w orry about the W histler photograph - "it is an unpleasant one"
MS Laver X40
Typescript letter signed. 1931 February 2. Carlton Chambers, 8 Regent St., London, S.W.1. From Grant Richards,
Publisher, to The Editor, "The Spectator". Concerning James Laver's review of "W histler the friend" by Mrs. More Details
Pennell
MS Laver X44
Autograph letter signed. 1960 October 4. 9 Frognal Gardens, Hampstead, N.W.3. From Robert Spence to James More Details
Laver. W rites about the 'defenestration' of Seymour Haden by W histler
MS Laver X46
Autograph letter signed. 1940 September 3. 31 Harley Street, W.1. From Scott Stevenson to James Laver. Asks More Details
if he w ould give an opinion on a painting w hich he believes is by W histler

Photograph of the painting referred to in MS Laver X46
MS Laver X48
Typescript letter signed. 1938 January 7. 44 Leicester Square, London, W.C.2. From R. Holme, The Studio Ltd., More Details
to James Laver. Asks him to come and inspect the painting by W histler of Miss Alexander
MS Laver X49
Typescript letter signed. 1933 May 11. 904 Virginia Ave., Roanoke, Virginia. From Norman Stuckey to James More Details
Laver. He has enjoyed Laver's book on W histler
MS Laver X50
Typescript letter signed. 1931 July 6. Warren, Ohio. From Zell Hart Deming to James Laver. Surprised to find no More Details
mention of Charles Freer in Laver's book on W histler

Notes [by James Laver] from 'W ith W histler in Venice/by Otto H. Bacher. 1908'

Notes [by James Laver] on the locations of some of W histler's w orks

Report [by James Laver] on a picture, w hich could be an unknow n W histler

Manuscript for James Laver's review of Mrs Pennel's book 'W histler, the friend'
MS Laver X59
Manuscript of 'If W histler w ere alive today' by James Laver More Details
MS Laver X60
James Laver. Manuscript of 'The rise and progress of W histlerian criticism w ith some reflections on fame and the More Details
artist'

James Laver. Manuscript of 'Forw ard to new edition' i.e. of his book on W histler

James Laver. Envelope bearing pencil notes on the format for a book on W histler?

James Laver. Manuscript draft for a w ork on W histler

Press cutting from 'The Times' 8 July 1939 concerning the sale of tw o W histlers

James Laver. Notes on W histler

The 'W histler notes' - concerning the bankruptcy proceedings - made by H.H. Hammond
Book of presscuttings etc. of W histler's w orks and of W histler and his circle More Details
Whistler PH1/110
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length, three quarter profile, standing, to left. Imprint
on mount: H.S. Mendelssohn, 27 Cathcart Road, South Kensington, London. [c.1884] More Details
W histler's butterfly signature on mount.
Another copy at W histler PH1/107.
MS MacColl
Correspondence and other papers of Dugald Sutherland MacColl (1859-1948), Keeper of the Wallace Collection and of
the Tate Gallery, art critic, poet and founder of the National Art Collections Fund. Includes correspondence w ith many of More Details
the leading figures in the literary and artistic w orld betw een 1880 and 1940, e.g. W.B. Yeats, George Bernard Shaw ,
Lady Gregory, Max Beerbohm, H.G. Wells, Charles Ricketts, Augustus John, Auguste Rodin, Roger Fry and Walter Crane.
Presented to the University of Glasgow in 1955 by René MacColl, son of D.S. MacColl.
MS MacColl C189
Autograph letter signed, from George Clausen to D.S. MacColl. W iddington, New port, Essex. 9 February 1901. More Details
Asks MacColl to send him a copy of the Saturday Review in w hich he w rote about the Ruskin Exhibition. Gives
his impressions of the Exhibition; mentions W histler
MS MacColl C254
Autograph letter signed, from Harold W right to D.S. MacColl. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., 14 Old Bond Street, London,
W.1. 16 September 1943. Mentions 2 books: 'Addled Art' by Sir Lionel Lindsay, and the 'Life and Opinions of More Details
Walter Sickert' by R. Emmons, 1941. He is hoping to compile a catalogue of Sickert's prints and asks M. if he
know s of any w orks from the years 1882 and '83 and the years w hen he w orked w ith W histler
MS MacColl C291
Autograph letter signed, from Charles Conder to D.S. MacColl. 13 Rue [Ravignan, Paris]. [1893]. Thanks MacColl More Details
for sending the £5; he hasn't sold anything for ages. W histler came to see his w ork "and seemed to like it very
much but then I fancy he says that to everyone"
MS MacColl D118
Autograph letter signed, from Francis Dodd to D.S. MacColl. 51 Blackheath Park, S.E.3. 14 December 1939. More Details
[H.A.] Freeth has come to him for advice on his painting; he recalls his visit to W histler in Paris to ask advice.
Mentions W illiam Rothenstein's book [Men & Memories] and MacColl's book 'Confessions of a Keeper'
MS MacColl E415
Autograph letter signed, from Frank Lew is Emanuel to D.S. MacColl. 2 St. John's Gardens, Holland Park, W.11. More Details
20 January 1946. On painters and paintings, mentions Steer, Corot, W histler, Monet and Brangw yn among
others. Describes the encouraging response to his plan for an Art Defence League
MS MacColl G152
Autograph letter signed, from James Guthrie to D.S. MacColl. 41 Moray Place, Edinburgh. 31 December 1903. More Details
Mentions a forthcoming exhibition of W histler's w ork in Edinburgh
MS MacColl G153
Autograph letter signed, from James Guthrie to D.S. MacColl. Hyde Park Hotel, Albert Gate, London, SW. 11 May More Details
1904. Concerning the RSA dinner and the W histler exhibition in Edinburgh
MS MacColl K56
Autograph letter signed, from Louise Kinsella to D.S. MacColl. Palazzo Degli Ambasciatori, S. Barnaba, Venezia.
3 January 1907. Her portrait, painted by W histler (Rose and Green - the Iris) w as refused by the National More Details
Gallery. She thanks MacColl for his help. W ill send the picture to D.S. MacColl. MacColl is to let her know if he
has been put to any expense
MS MacColl K57
Autograph letter signed, from Louise Kinsella to D.S. MacColl. Palazzo Degli Ambasciatori, S. Barnaba, Venezia.
26 January 1907. Kind of MacColl to suggest the other galleries, but she doesn't think she w ill send it to any More Details
but a London gallery. She thinks she w ill keep it at St. George's Road. Grieved to hear of Conder's illness
MS MacColl M118
Autograph letter signed, from DSM [MacColl] to his sister, Elizabeth MacColl. Hotel Saint-Romain, 5 and 7 Rue St More Details
Roch. 12 May 1893. Describes a visit to W histler's studio w ith Joseph Pennell. Mentions [W illiam] Rothenstein,
[Emile] Zola
MS MacColl M507
Autograph letter signed, from Ernest Marsh to D.S. MacColl. Coombe Bury Cottage, Kingston Hill. 25 January More Details
1909. Offers etchings, aquatints and lithographs by W histler and others for permanent exhibition at the Tate
Gallery. W ith notes in MacColl's hand at the top of letter
MS MacColl P64
Rose Pettigrew . 69 Esmond Road, Bedford Park, London, W.4. 16 typed sheets headed 'Memories of Philip More Details
W ilson Steer'. Recalling memories of posing for ['An Idyll 1745' by] Millais and for J.A.M. W histler and for Steer.
W ith a large envelope dated 29 Oct. 1947
MS MacColl P122
Autograph letter signed, from Katharine Presbitero to D.S. MacColl. Amsterdam, Holland. 4 September 1924. More Details
Asks MacColl's advice about re-varnishing a portrait of Louise [Kinsella] by W histler. Describes her stay in
Holland
MS MacColl P138
Autograph letter signed, from Sir George Walter Prothero to D.S. MacColl. 50A Albemarle Street, London, W. 31 More Details
October 1904. He hopes that MacColl w ill be able to w rite an article on W histler and Watts for the Quarterly
Review
MS MacColl R14
Autograph letter signed, from Walter Alexander Raleigh to D.S. MacColl. 2 South Park Terrace, Hillhead, More Details
Glasgow . 8 February 1903. The Senate unanimously voted to offer an honorary degree to W histler
MS MacColl R19
Autograph letter signed, from Walter Alexander Raleigh to D.S. MacColl. 12 Northman Road, Oxford. 27 May More Details
1905. His attitude to public art galleries and 'public taste'. Mentions W histler, Ruskin, Augustus John and
Charles Conder
MS MacColl R138 More Details

Exercise book of notes on Auguste Rodin and W histler in MacColl's hand. [February 1889]
MS MacColl R263
Autograph letter signed 'W R', from W illiam Rothenstein to D.S. MacColl. Sandlands, Boars Hill, [Oxford]. 23 More Details
March 1942. Mentions Steer's death and his memories of him; also mentions Tonks, Joseph Pennell & W histler,
Sickert, Augustus John, Muirhead Bone, George Clausen and Francis Bate
MS MacColl S27
Autograph letter signed, from John Singer Sargent to D.S. MacColl. 31 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, S.W.
Sunday [s.d.]. 'Are you on the Committee of the W histler memorial? and if so may I put you in communication More Details
w ith a man w ho is thinking of making a rather handsome donation to it. Please don't tell me that Francis
How ard is the man he ought to see, I think he might be put off. If you have nothing to do w ith it, tell me of
somebody w ho has, other than How ard or Pennell!'
MS MacColl S134
Typescript letter signed 'G.B.S.', from George Bernard Shaw to D.S. MacColl. 10 Adelphi Terrace, London, W.C.
26 May 1916. Long letter (6 sheets) pointing out the merits and deficiencies of the Post-Impressionists and of More Details
the Academic Painters: '... my experience as a musical critic of the advent of Wagner had taught me never to
commit myself about a new departure in art until I w as thoroughly accustomed to it...' Mentions many artists
including Cézanne, Picasso, Alma-Tadema, W histler, John, Sargent and Rodin
MS MacColl S213
Receipt signed Agnes Smith, National Gallery, British Art, Millbank, London, S.W. 30 January 1907. 'Received More Details
from Miss Dolman the Portrait of Miss Kinsella by W histler.' (In MacColl's hand)
MS MacColl S291
Autograph letter signed, from L.A. Harrison to Philip W ilson Steer. Glen Eyrie, Colorado Springs. 12 January More Details
1909. Letter quoted in MacColl's biography of Steer on Pages 70-71. Mentions Sickerts' article on W histler in
the 'Fortnightly' and mentions George Moore
MS MacColl S362
Autograph letter signed, from Philip W ilson Steer to Tonks. 109 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, SW 10. 8 July 1934. He More Details
looks forw ard to reading Tonks' article on W histler in Tuesday's Times
MS MacColl S363
Autograph letter signed, from Philip W ilson Steer to Tonks. 109 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, SW 10. 10 July 1934. More Details
Expresses his pleasure on reading Tonks' article on W histler in this morning's Times
MS MacColl S431
Autograph letter signed, from R. Macaulay Stevenson to D.S. MacColl. Robinsfield, By Milngavie, near Glasgow .
Saturday night, 5th April 1930. Recalls memories of Alexander Reid, the Glasgow art dealer. Mentions John More Details
Lavery, W histler and Van Gogh.
[Quoted in Frances Fow le, 'Van Gogh's Scottish tw in', Art Quarterly, Autumn 1999, p. 44.]
MS MacColl T336
Autograph letter signed, from Henry Tonks to D.S. MacColl. Vale Studio B, The Vale, Chelsea, S.W.3. 25 February
1934. He is to w rite an article on W histler for The Times to celebrate the centenary of his birth in July. (10 July, More Details
1934 "W histler. A Butterfly w ith a sting...")
MS MacColl Y 15
Autograph letter signed, from John Butler Yeats to D.S. MacColl. 7 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin. 11 March 1907. More Details
Mentions Sargent, W histler and [Thomas] Couture, and Frank Potter
MS Whistler D42
Letter from E.P. Richardson, Director to D.S. MacColl, 1 Hampstead Way, Golder's Green, London N.W.11. Detroit
Institute of Arts, Detroit 2, Michigan, 12 February 1948. 'Dear Sir:' They have acquired an album of 24
photographs of paintings by W histler, labelled 'Nocturnes-Marines-Chevalet Pieces', each photograph being More Details
signed w ith W histler's name and the butterfly, and asks M. if he know s anything about it. He is sending an
article he w rote about the nocturne involved in the case betw een W histler and Ruskin, w hich recently came to
their collection. 'Sincerely yours,/E. P. Richardson'
MS Whistler M11
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to D.S. McColl 110 Rue du Bac, [1893] 'Dear Mr. McColl- I hear you are More Details
coming to Paris- Be sure you let us see you here- that w e may say to you "many things"!' (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler M12
Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.S. McColl, Ladbrook Road, Notting Hill, Kensington, London. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, 5 June 1893. 'My dear McColl-' W histler told Thomson to send McColl one of the Portfolios but he had More Details
already done so. If M. w rites anything about it W histler hopes he w ill mention the motto w ith its quotation from
the speech of the Attorney General. 'Alw ays sincerely' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M13
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to [D.S. McColl]. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea or 110 Rue du Bac, [1893?] More Details
'From your note w e expected you last night- If nothing better to do, come & dine tonight- 8.o'clock.'
MS Whistler M14
Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.S. McColl 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [June 1896] 'My dear McColl-'
Asks M. to come and see him on Saturday at 5 pm, and thanks him for his sympathy. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcNeill More Details
W histler-'
MS Whistler M15
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [D.S. McColl]. [after 1896] 'It is all right my dear McColl-' W histler More Details
appreciates the honour offered to him and w ill reply immediately w hen he is officially informed of it. He invites
M. to lunch on Sunday. (unsigned)
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Note from James McNeill W histler to D.S. MacColl [1900?] "Yellow Ochre Raw Siena B. Siena Raw Umber Cobalt
Blue [Mirend] Blue Black Ven Red Ind. Red Vermilion W hite / W histler's palette as given to his students." More Details
Note by D.S. MacColl
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Letter from [D.S. McColl] to James McNeill W histler. [1905??] 'W histler Subscription.' Calculates a total of
£233.8.0 has been raised w ith subscriptions from MacNeill, P.M. Walton; Sidney Lee; J.W. Prothers; J.P. Halkett;
H. Richards; W.C. Marshall; A.H. Studd; H.B. Brabazon; L.G. Legge; T.F. Althaus; R. Blomfield; J. Beckett; P.W. More Details
Steer; F. Bate; P.G. Tatter; C.L. Hind; J. Treed; Brow n; Bourne and Fry; and himself. He also mentions 'W D.', W.J.
Bull, 'Mrs Ch. Hunter & Soc.', C.K. Butler, and Harrison Shiplake. (unsigned).
[For Rodin Memorial?]
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Quotations from the Pennell's 'Life of W histler' I p.137, about Fred Brow n, MacColl and the N.E.A.C. and II 295 More Details
about an interview betw een M. and W histler. In D.S. MacColl's hand.
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Letter from [D.S. MacColl] to Editor, The 'Morning Post'. The Wallace Collection, Manchester Square W 1, 25 More Details
January 1922. 'Sir' M. continues to criticise the accuracy of Pennell's statements about M. both in the Journal,
and particularly in the Life of W histler, as in Vol. II p. 137 'Yours faithfully,' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M29
Letter from D.S. MacColl to James McNeill W histler. c.1898. One night M. w as dining at the club w ith Steer and
other friends. W histler came in and told the story of how he hung an exhibition at Liverpool; then joined M. and More Details
started telling the story of the 'Baronet', and Mr. Sullivan admired his story-telling technique, but M. suggested
they had had enough of his 'Butterfly' role
MS Whistler M29
Letter from D.S. MacColl to James McNeill W histler. c.1898. One night M. w as dining at the club w ith Steer and
other friends. W histler came in and told the story of how he hung an exhibition at Liverpool; then joined M. and More Details
started telling the story of the 'Baronet', and Mr. Sullivan admired his story-telling technique, but M. suggested
they had had enough of his 'Butterfly' role
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Quotation from the Pennell's 'W histler Journal p.21, about MacColl attempting to interrupt W histler, as told by More Details
Sullivan. In D.S. MacColll's hand. 1921?
MS Whistler P229
Letter from Joseph Pennell to Canon Barnett, [W hitechapel]. 20 March 1903. 'Dear Canon Barnett,' P. w as on
the Committee of the W hitechapel Gallery although he has not been kept informed of their meetings. He
objects to the catalogue w hich implies that all the artists exhibiting in the small room are members of the New More Details
English Art Club, w hereas Legros, Mark Fisher, W. Strang, F. Mura, H. Muhrman, C. Conder, C.H. Shannon and
J.M. W histler are not so. He suggests they correct the catalogue. 'I am, My dear Canon Barnett./Yours
truly,/(Sgd) Joseph Pennell.'
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Letter from Joseph Pennell to Secretary [S.A. Barnett?], W hitechapel Loan Exhibition. 21 March 1903. 'Dear Sir'
Thanks him for his letter. W hether or not the painters had exhibited at the N.E.A.C. or International Society
exhibitions the catalogue should not have called them members of the N.E.A.C. It w as misleading to include the More Details
w ork of foreign artists like W histler, Legros, Fisher, Mura and Muhrman. Thre standard of the N.E.A.C. may have
been vastly improved by the association of these artists but they no longer w ish to be associated w ith its
methods. 'Your/ Joseph Pennell'
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Letter from Joseph Pennell to D.S. MacColl. International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers, London, 17
January 1904. 'My Dear MacColl.' Suggests they have lunch on the follow ing day to discuss the possibility of
amalgamating the tw o societies, w hich he w ill support. He asks if the Chantry fund w ould be interested in More Details
pictures exhibited in their gallery, such as one of the few W histler's on the market, or the N.A.C.F. He w ill be
happy to show M. 'the other W histler' 'Yours/Joseph Pennell'
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Letter from R. Birnie Philip to D.S. MacColl 103 Albert Bridge Road, London S.W.11, 1 March 1922. 'Dear Mr. More Details
MacColl.' She bought and read the Pennell's W histler 'Journal' yesterday and thinks it inaccurate & dull. Her
collection of his letters show s him quite differently. 'Sincerely yours/R. Birnie Philip.'
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Letter from P.W. Steer to The Editor, The Morning Post. 29 December 1921. 'Sir' S. corrects the art critic w ho
quoted from Pennell's 'W histler Journal' w hich incorrectly stated S. opposed W histler's election as an honorary More Details
member of the Chelsea Arts Club. In fact, as S. may have said to Sir John Lavery, he just thought that W histler
ought to pay his subscription. 'Yours faithfully/[P W histler Steer]'
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Letter from R. Macaulay Stevenson to D.S. MacColl. Robinsfield, By Milngavie, Thursday 10 April 1930. 'My dear
D.S. MacColl' S. in answ er to M.'s letters explains that W histler asked Sheridan Ford to help him make some
money. Ford planned to collect W histler's correspondence w ith 'Atlas' in the World and other published letters
into a book and W histler gave him access to his press cutting books. W hen it w as nearly ready they quarrelled
and W histler demanded the draft, sending Ford £10 after consulting George Lew is. Ford w as prevented from
printing it in England and an interdict prevented him from selling an edition he had printed in Antw erp. S. has
not seen Joseph Pennell's description of the affair. S. praises Alexander Reids foresight in dealing in W histler's More Details
paintings. S. described going to the R.B.A. exhibition in 1886 w ith W histler and Mary Bacon Martin w ho had just
arrived from the States. Ford later married her. S. thinks it must have been about 1892 w hen Ford visited the
'Glasgow School' artists. He w as later divorced and remarried and S. thinks both his w ives are still alive
although Ford died in Detroit c.1924. Mary Bacon Ford reminded S. of Bellini's portrait of the Doge of Venice.
Reid set up the 'Societe des Beaux Arts' after w orking at Goupils in Paris and making contact w ith Vincent Van
Gogh, w ho painted him several times, and his brother. S. does not mind if M. w rites dow n w hat S. remembers
but he w ill not do so himself. 'Alw ays yours in fraternity/R Macaulay Stevenson'
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Letter from Edmund J. Sullivan to D.S. MacColl. 18 Hill Road, St. John's Wood, London N.W.8, 25 December 1921.
'My dear Maccoll,' S. does not believe Hartrick w as in the club w hen W histler w as telling the story of the
Baronet and the Butterfly. La Thangue, Olivier and Stirling Lee may have been present, and a couple of others.
Some years ago S. visited La Thangue w ith Frederick Marriott and reminded him of this. In spite of w hat Pennell More Details
may say S. does not think W histler intended any discourtesy to MacColl in disregarding some comment he
made, but only w ished to continue telling his story. S. once visited W histler in Paris w ith an introduction from M.,
and reminding W histler of it one evening coming aw ay from the Pennell's, he called M. a 'good fellow '. 'Sincerely
yours/Edmund J. Sullivan.'
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. [S.l.]. 1 July 1946. Mentions 'Marie D.', '1863 More Details
Battersea', Duranty portrait; Mrs. Benedict; W histler exhibitions, Boston and Cleveland museums; Daria Haden
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. Mendham, [Harleston, Suffolk]. 14 Jan. 1947. The
catalogue has gone to Glasgow . Mentions Professor Walton and Miss Birnie Philip; autograph letters of More Details
W histler's; possible exploration into W histler's letters; Pennell letters in Library of Congress
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Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. 722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell,
[Massachusetts]. July 23 1945. Sharing of W histler data begins. Mentions new Freer Gallery catalogue; 'The More Details
W hite Girl', he includes in his letter a note from Gertrude B. W hittemore; Portrait of Alma Stanley, he includes in
his letter a letter from Helen Hayes Allen; Haden-Boott families; Martin miniatures; Anna McNeill W histler, Dr.
Daniel McNeill
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Photocopy of letter from Clyde H. Burroughs, Secretary, to Frederick W. Coburn. Detroit Institute of Arts. July 17
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1945. The Institute has a self-portrait (W histler) and a portrait sketch of Robert Barr. Mentions Mr. E. Raymond
Field. W histler also painted portrait of Robert Barr's daughter
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Letter from Merritt S. Hitt, Acting Secretary, to Frederick W. Coburn. City Art Museum of St. Louis. Aug. 9, 1945. More Details
The museum has a painting of monk in black over w hite habit. 'Presented to Cadet A. (?) Leigh by his
affectionate roommate, Cadet James A. W histler.' W ith information on 'Nocturne: The Solent' on separate sheet
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Notes by Frederick W. Coburn. [S.l., n.d.]. On catalogue of a portion of the library of General George W. W histler
[i.e. George W illiam W histler]. Mention of W illiam H. Carey; J. McN. W histler: family hatred of 'Beast' Butler; More Details
General Butler; Martin miniatures; Mr. Samuel W heeler Worthington (grandson of Colonel W heeler); Anna
W histler; Daniel McNeil (not 'Charles Donald')
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Notes from Frederick W. Coburn to [Revillon?]. [S.l., n.d.] [Sept. 1945?]. On Worcester Museum's catalogue of More Details
paintings and draw ings 1922; 'The W idow '. The catalogue is by Raymond Henniker-Heaton, alias Raymond
W yer. Mentions 'Daughter of the Concierge' and 'Blacksmith of Lyme Regis'
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Letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. 722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell,
[Massachusetts]. September 11, 1945. Mentions Fogg Museum W histlers, Arthur Pope; Harvard Museum, More Details
Ruskin's arch-enemy; City Art Museum of St. Louis has one W histler; Daria Haden; W m. H. Carey. Also encloses
letter from Fogg Museum listing W histler oils w hich they have, w ith details
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Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. [S.l.]. 14 Sept. 1945. Encloses copy of
a letter from W illiam H. Carey, dated 9 September 1945, giving detailed information on genealogy of Boott and
Haden families. Mentions 'Music Room' picture; Bootts and Hadens; Florence Leyland picture; Boldini's portrait More Details
of W histler; Argonaut bookshop, W histler's address.
Also enclosed is a letter from Thomas Edw ard Boott to Kirk Boot IV, dated 2 September 1943, giving details of
the Boott family
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Photocopy of letter from Cincinnati Art Museum to Frederick W. Coburn. Cincinnati. Aug. 9, 1945. The museum More Details
ow ns 'Arrangement in Pink and Purple'
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Photocopy of letter from Philadelphia Museum of Art to Frederick W. Coburn. Philadelphia. Sept. 21, 1945. The More Details
museum has 'Grand Canal Venice - Moonlight'
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Copy of letter from W.M. Strother, Secretary, to Frederick W. Coburn. M.H. de Young Memorial Museum, San
Francisco. 26 Sept. [1945]. They have no W histler paintings, only one etching entitled 'Little Putney, No. 1'. More Details
California Palace of the Legion of Honor have no W histler w orks
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Photocopy of letter from Morris Carter, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. The Isabella Stew art Gardner Museum, More Details
Boston. Oct. 1, 1945. The museum has 'Harmony in Blue and Silver', 'Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Battersea
Reach' and 'The Sw eet Shop, Chelsea'
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Photocopy of letter from Edw ard S. King, Acting Administrator, to Frederick W. Coburn. Walters Art Gallery,
Baltimore. Oct. 18, 1945. The Gallery has tw o W histler paintings, 'Girl Reading in Bed' and 'Portrait of G.A. More Details
Lucas'. No W histlers in the Baltimore Museum of Art
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Photocopy of letter from Isabella Macomber Lyman to Frederick W. Coburn. Dover, Massachusets. November 8,
1945. She has in her house the follow ing W histler w orks, ow ned by her father Frank Gair Macomber:
'La Jeune Fille des Rues' More Details
'Head of Miss Alexander'
'Pastel of tw o standing figures'
One other pastel and 2 etchings
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to F.W. Coburn. [S.l.]. [July 1945]. Thanks Coburn for his co-operation
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concerning W histler's oil paintings. Also mentions "Music Room"; Martin miniatures; Seymour Haden; Molly
Thynne; Miss Boot
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to F.W. Coburn. Mendham Priory, [Harleston, Suffolk]. 3 Aug. 1945. More Details
Regarding "Old Battersea Bridge"; four other oils in Andover & Worcester lists; 'W histler girl' in Freer collection;
Mrs. W hibley and Catalogue of oils
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Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to [F.W. Coburn]. [S.l.]. [1945]. Notes on W histler More Details
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Typescript letter signed from Frederick W. Coburn to Lt. Col. Ross W histler. 722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell, More Details
[Massachusetts]. May 18, 1945. Concerning a Catalogue of paintings in Boston Museum of Fine Arts; Portrait of
Alma Stanley; Freer's W histlers; Miss Boot; Governor & Mrs. Martin; Forw ard letter to Revillon
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. [S.l.]. 1 Nov. 1945. He has found 20 more private More Details
individuals and dealers w ho have W histlers. Mentions Mr. A.A. Hannay
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. Mendham Priory, [Harleston, Suffolk]. 4 Jan. 1946.
More Details
He encloses a copy of Birnbaum's letter, list of oils so far traced and mentions W histler's possible Irish descent.
Accompanying documents no longer present
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Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. Mendham, [Harleston, Suffolk]. 17 More Details
January 1946. Concerning the 'View of the Thames' signed "W histler 1863". He has deleted 'Old Brighton' from
the catalogue. Mentions the annual publication, 'The Year's Art' and the brochure 'W histler and his circle'
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Letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Frederick W. Coburn. [S.l.]. 22 Feb. 1946. Mentions Lane's book on More Details
W histler; Portrait of Duranty by W histler?; Princesse de Polignac
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Copy of letter from James W. Lane, Research Assistant, to Frederick W. Coburn. National Gallery of Art,
Washington, D.C. December 11, 1945. Lists Gallery's paintings as follow s:
'The W hite Girl'
'The Sea'
'L'Andalusienne' More Details
'Arnold Hannay'
'Peach Blossoms'
'Chelsea W harf: Grey & Silver'
W ith descriptions of all but 'The W hite Girl'.
Frederick W. Coburn adds note on Captain John W histler
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Photocopy of letter from J.A. Weiger, Vice President, to Frederick W. Coburn. P.R. Mallory & Co., Indianapolis. More Details
December 29, 1945. Concerning his W histler portrait, 'Albert Jean Adolphe'
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Photocopy of letter from E.P. Richardson, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Detroit Institute of Arts. January 8, More Details
1946. Information about 'Young Girl Standing' or 'Gray and Brow n'
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Photocopy of letter from Edw ard W. Keyes, Treasurer, to Frederick W. Coburn. Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., 30 More Details
East 57 Street, New York. January 8, 1946. Concerning the portrait of 'Richard A. Canfield'
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Photocopy of letter from Jeremiah O'Connor, Curator, to Frederick W. Coburn. Corcoran Gallery of Art, More Details
Washington. January 9, 1946. Concerning 'Battersea Reach', 'San Geiorgio' and 'Marsh in Zeeland'
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Photocopy of letter from Lydia Babbott Stokes to Frederick W. Coburn. Broadacres, Moorestow n, New Jersey. More Details
January 28, 1946. Concerning 'Pretty Nellie Brow n' or 'Rose and Gold'
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Photocopy of letter from James Chillman, Jr., Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Museum of Fine Arts of Houston
(Texas). January 30, 1946. The museum has the follow ing tw o portraits on loan: More Details
'Girl in Red'
'Evening Star, Nocturnal'
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Photocopy of letter from Ellen Garw ood (Mrs. St. John Garw ood), to Frederick W. Coburn. 5300 Cardine St., More Details
Houston, Texas. February 11, 1946. Concerning 'Girl in Red'
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Photocopy of letter from James Chillman, Jr., Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Museum of Fine Arts of Houston, More Details
Texas. February 20, 1946. Mentions 'Girl in Red'
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Photocopy of letter from Erw in S. Barrie, Director and Manager, to James Chillman, Jr. Grand Central Art More Details
Galleries, Inc., Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York. February 27, 1946. Concerning 'Girl in
Red'
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Photocopy of letter from Erw in S. Barrie, Director and Manager, to Frederick W. Coburn. Grand Central Art More Details
Galleries, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York. February 27, 1946. Concerning 'Girl in Red'
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Photocopy of letter from Jeremiah O'Connor, Curator, to Frederick W. Coburn. Corcoran Gallery of Art. March 5 More Details
1946. Thanks him for his letter of February 28, concerning 'Battersea Reach'
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Photocopy of letter from Alice Lee Parker, Acting Chief, Prints & Photographs Division, to Frederick W. Coburn.
Library of Congress. March 5, 1946. A copy of the photograph of W histler's portrait of Sir Henry Cole has been More Details
requested
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Photocopy of letter from Cornelia B. Vest, Assistant Curator, to Frederick W. Coburn. Museum of Fine Arts of More Details
Houston, Texas. March 11, 1946. Sending under separate cover a glossy photograph of 'Girl in Red'
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Photocopy of letter from Robert G. McIntyre, President, to Frederick W. Coburn. W illiam Macbeth, Inc., 11 East More Details
57th Street, New York. March 12, 1946. W ill send information on W histler soon
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Photocopy of letter from Erw in S. Barrie, Director and Manager, to Frederick W. Coburn. Grand Central Art
Galleries, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. March 11, 1946. Thanks him for his letter of March 2nd. Gives information on More Details
'Little Chelsea Girl'
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Photocopy of letter from James Chillman, Jr., Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. The Museum of Fine Arts of More Details
Houston, Texas. March 23, 1946. Mentions the 'W histler nocturne'. He includes in his letter a copy of another
letter from the Museum of Fine Arts of Houston, dated March 2, 1946
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Photocopy of letter from Ellen S. Hooper Potter to Frederick W. Coburn. 94 Pinckney Street, Boston. April 8,
1946. Information on W histler's 'Unfinished Portrait', for w hich she sat in 1890, and 'Fete on the Sands at More Details
Ostend'. Her sister, Mrs Greeley S. Curtis, is trying to trace 'The Green Umbrella', probably the oil referred to as
'Interior'
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Photocopy of letter from Morris Carter, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Isabella Stew art Gardner Museum,
Boston. April 25, 1946. They have photographs of the follow ing W histler oil paintings: More Details
'Harmony in Blue and Silver'
'Nocturne, Battersea Reach'
'The Sw eet Shop, Chelsea'
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Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. [Low ell, Massachusetts]. [April, 1946].
Photographs of the follow ing W histler oil paintings have been ordered:
'Harmony in Blue and Silver' More Details
'Nocturne, Battersea Reach'
'The Sw eet Shop, Chelsea'
One from the Cincinnati Museum is also due. Aw aiting replies from Mrs. Arthur Lehman, Mrs. Pratt McLane, Mrs.
Greeley Curtis and I.M. Philip
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Photocopy of letter from Mrs. G.S. Curtis to Frederick W. Coburn. 98 Front Street, Marblehead, Massachusetts. More Details
April 30, 1946. Gives information on her 'W histler interior' oil painting
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Photocopy of letter from Marcia Hill Haskell to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. April 30, 1946. She is the
grand-daughter of the late Edw in Bradbury Haskell and is now in possession of 'Sketch of a Girl, Venice'. W.F. More Details
Davidson of Knoedler's Gallery is unsure if the painting is rightly attributed to W histler.
W ith note added by Frederick W. Coburn
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Copy of letter from James W. Lane, Research Assistant, to Frederick W. Coburn. National Gallery of Art,
Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. May 13, 1946. Concerning 'Valparaiso Harbor' and 'Nocturne, Blue More Details
and Gold'
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Photocopy of letter from R.G. McIntyre to Frederick W. Coburn. W illiam Macbeth, Inc., 11 East 57th Street, New
York. [May 1946]. Gives a list of W histler oils passed through their hands since 1942, as follow s:
'Girl in Black'
'On the Thames' More Details
'Blue and Silver, Trouville'
'The Thames from Battersea Bridge (Grey and Silver)'
'Marine'
The list does not include oils w hich have passed into museums.
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Photocopy of letter from Benjamin H. Stone, Secretary, to Frederick W. Coburn. Worcester Art Museum. May 18, More Details
1946. Regarding publication of the W histler 'Rue des Buttes'.
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Photocopy of letter from Marcia Hill Haskell to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. May 27, 1946. Describes More Details
her 'W histler' in detail. Information on Haskell family.
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Photocopy of letter from Ellen Mary Hare to Frederick W. Coburn. Radnor, Pennsylvania. June 1, 1946. She is More Details
making enquiries as to w ho can give him the information regarding the W histler portrait of Mrs. A.J. Cassatt.
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Photocopy of letter from Mr. Carmine Dalesio, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Babcock Galleries, Inc., 38 East More Details
57th Street, New York. May 28, 1946. 'Girl in Black' or 'Girl Reading' w as sold to Miss Adelaide DeGroot.
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Photocopy of letter from Francis M. Weld to Frederick W. Coburn. 40 Wall Street. June 4, 1946. Concerning
W histler's oil painting, 'The Thames from Battersea Bridge'; etching, 'Nocturne Palaces' and another unnamed More Details
etching signed 'W histler 1859'
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Photocopy of letter from L.P. Skidmore, Secretary and Director of Art, to Frederick W. Coburn. Atlanta Art More Details
Association and High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia. June 7, 1946. They have 'Marie D.' in their loan collection.
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Copy of letter from R.G. McIntyre to Frederick W. Coburn. W illiam Macbeth, Inc., 11 East 57th Street, New York.
June 20, 1946. Concerning the Boston W histlers. More Details
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Photocopy of letter from Otto Karl Bach, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Denver Art Museum. July 3, 1946. He More Details
know s of only one W histler in Denver in the collection of Mrs. Ella Mullen Weckbaugh.
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Photocopy of letter from James G. Rodgers, jr., Assistant to the Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Hackley Art More Details
Gallery, Muskegon, Michigan. July 8, 1946. Gives information on 'Study in Rose and Brow n'.
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Photocopy of letter from James G. Rodgers, jr., Assistant to the Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Hackley Art More Details
Gallery, Muskegon, Michigan. July 12, 1946. Concerning 'Study in Rose and Brow n'
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Photocopy of letter from Ella Mullen Weckbaugh to Frederick W. Coburn. Denver, Colorado. July 24, 1946.
Concerning her 'W histler'. W ith copy of letter from W.T. Scott to Ella Mullen Weckbaugh, dated January 30, 1937, More Details
stating the 'W histler' is from the private collection of Alfred Peiffer.
W ith note added by Frederick W. Coburn disputing the painting is a W histler
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Photocopy of letter from Marcia Hill Haskel to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. August 2, 1946. Is mailing More Details
under separate cover, the tw o photographs of the 'W histler'
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Photocopy of letter from L.P. Skidmore to Frederick W. Coburn. Atlanta Art Association and High Museum of Art.
August 6, 1946. Regarding the portrait of 'Marie D.' More Details
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Photocopy of letter from Marjorie W. Mitchell to Frederick W. Coburn. Museum of Art, Rhode Island School of More Details
Design, Providence. August 21, 1946. Concerning 'Duet, Harmony in Blue'.
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Photocopy of letter from Isabella M. Lyman to Frederick W. Coburn. Dover, Massachusetts. August 21, 1946. More Details
Gives information on 'The Jeune Fille' and 'Head of Miss Alexander'. She has mislaid the Pennell book
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Copy of letter from Dalzell Hatfield to Frederick W. Coburn. Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles. September 14, More Details
1946. Gives information on the 'Portrait of W histler's Grandmother' and the 'Portrait of a Boy'
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Photocopy of letter from Louise M. Burchfield, Assistant Curator of Paintings, to Frederick W. Coburn. Cleveland More Details
Museum of Art. October 3, 1946. Information on the W histler exhibition 'The Work of James McNeill W histler,
held from November 3 to December 10, 1933
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Copy of letter from John Walker, Chief Curator, to Frederick W. Coburn. National Gallery of Art, Washington.
November 25, 1946. Lists paintings by W histler in the collection of the National Gallery of Art as follow s:
'Chelsea W harf: Gray and Silver'
'L'Andalouse'
'The W hite Girl'
'Arnold Hannay'
'Peach Blossom' More Details
Lists paintings by W histler on loan from the J.H. W hittemore Company, to the National Gallery of Art as follow s:
'The Dancer - Green and Blue'
'Flow er Shop - Dieppe'
'Street at Bourges'
'Venice - The Doorw ay'
'Marine w ith Tw o Sailboats'
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Photocopy of letter from unnamed correspondent to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. November 24, More Details
1946. Concerning the sale of his W histler.
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Photocopy of letter from Nelly Montague, Curator, to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California, Art Association. 26 More Details
November, 1946. Gives information of a W histler on sale by Madame Bekon, 'Pensive'
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Photocopy of letter from Marcia Hill Haskell to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. November 29, 1946. More Details
Concerning Mrs. Bekon's sale of 'Pensive'.
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Copy of letter from Marcia Hill Haskell to Frederick W. Coburn. Carmel, California. December 2, 1946. Concerning More Details
'Pensive'
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Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. 722 East Merrimack Street, [Low ell, More Details
Massachusetts]. December 14, 1946. Mentions Marcia Hill Haskell's 'W histler' and the Copley Society
MS Revillon 2/166/1
Photocopy of letter from R.H. McKelvey, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Clearw ater Art Museum, Clearw ater,
Florida. December 18, 1946. He is w riting on behalf of Mrs. C. Shillard-Smith w ho ow ns W histler etchings, but More Details
no paintings. She has recently acquired an oil by W histler, not yet brought to Clearw ater.
MS Revillon 2/170
Photocopy of letter from R.G. McIntyre to Frederick W. Coburn. W illiam Macbeth, Incorporated, [New York].
January 28, 1947. He has ordered a glossy print of 'The Thames from Battersea Bridge' and sold 'Portrait of W. More Details
Eldon' to Mrs. Caroline Hotchkiss, w ho also ow ns 'Daw n'.
MS Revillon 2/182/1
Photocopy of letter from Nell I. Jaffe, Assistant to the Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Toledo Museum of Art, More Details
[Toledo]. August 8, 1947. Concerning their painting by W histler
MS Revillon 2/182/2
Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. [722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell,
Massachusetts]. [August, 1947]. Gives detailed description of the Toledo picture, titled 'Crepuscule', and is More Details
mailing on a photograph
MS Revillon 2/184
Letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. 722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell, More Details
[Massachusetts]. September 7, 1947. Mentions the print from Toledo and gives general update
MS Revillon 2/185/1
Photocopy of letter from Helene Pund, Secretary, to Frederick W. Coburn. Detroit Institute of Fine Arts, [Detroit].
September 10, 1947. Coburn has already received information about Mr E. Raymond Field's painting by More Details
W histler, along w ith a print
MS Revillon 2/187/1
Photocopy of letter from R.G. McIntyre to Frederick W. Coburn. W illiam Macbeth, Inc., New York. September 15,
1947. He encloses a photograph of 'Rose and Red: Barber Shop, Lyme Regis'. 'Blue and Silver, Dieppe' is now More Details
the property of Alix W. Stanley.
Accompanying document no longer present
MS Revillon 2/189/1
Photocopy of letter from How ard Thomas, Professor of Art in Charge of Exhibitions, to Frederick W. Coburn.
University of Georgia, Athens. October 1, 1947. Gives information on 'Rose and Red - the Barbers Shop, Lyme More Details
Regis'
MS Revillon 2/191/1
Extract of letter from Marcia Hill Haskell to Frederick W. Coburn. [S.l.]. October 13, 1947. She has had advice on More Details
the sale of her W histler from W illiam George Constable, as recommended by Frederick W. Coburn
MS Revillon 2/192
Photocopy of letter from Carmine Dalesio to Frederick W. Coburn. Babcock Galleries, New York. November 10, More Details
1947. Thanks him for recommending Marcia Hill Haskell, from w hom they bought 'Sketch of Young Girl'.
MS Revillon 2/214
Letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. Low ell, Massachusetts. May 1, 1949. Mentions More Details
Heinemann's; Princeton University Press; Mrs. Montague's photograph of 'Pensive'; Opening of a W histler
exhibition today at the Lyman Allyn Museum, Connecticut
MS Revillon 2/215
New s release from National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. For release: Sunday papers, May 1, 1949.
Announcing the acquisition of three important American paintings, one of them a W histler entitled 'Head of a More Details
Girl'.
MS Revillon 2/224/1
Copy of letter from Mrs. Gay Brooke to Frederick W. Coburn. 104 W. Eager Street, Baltimore, Md. July 13, 1950. More Details
Information about W histler letters. Mentions a gold fertiley pin w hich belonged to W histler's mother
MS Revillon 2/226/1
Copy of letter from Adelyn D. Breeskin, Director, to Frederick W. Coburn. Baltimore Museum of Art, W yman Park, More Details
Baltimore. August 21, 1950. Informs him that the Maryland Art Institute is loathe to lend anything in the
collection of letters by James A. McNeill W histler
MS Revillon 2/228
Photocopy of letter from Frederick W. Coburn to Joseph W histler Revillon. 722 East Merrimack Street, Low ell, More Details
[Massachusetts]. October 25, 1950. Concerning the male nude w hich has the butterfly signature, w ith the
inscription 'Ogden Codman, 1903.'
MS Revillon 2/237
Typescript notes on W histler by Frederick W. Coburn. Possibly for introduction. [S.l., n.d.] More Details
MS Revillon 2/238/1 More Details

Joseph W histler Revillon (?). [S.l.]. [December 5, 1912]. Notes for lecture on W histler's genius
MS Revillon 2/238/2 More Details

Hytgate. [S.l.]. [December 5, 1912]. Notes for lecture on W histler's genius
MS Revillon 2/239 More Details

D.C. Thomson. [S.l., n.d.]. Notes for lecture on W histler.
MS Revillon 3/32
Autograph letter signed from 'L.G.' to 'B.B.' The Beekman, 575 Park Avenue, New York 21, New York. November More Details
1, [1945x6]. Regarding W histler prints and pastels
MS Revillon 3/34
Copy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Messrs Thomas Agnew and Sons. [Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 5 More Details
April 1946. Concerning 'Girl in Red'
MS Revillon 3/35
Copy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Messrs. Thomas Agnew & Sons. [Mendham Priory, Harleston.]. 9 More Details
April 1946. Concerning 'Girl in Red'
MS Revillon 3/36
Photocopy of letter from Messrs. Agnew & Sons to Joseph W histler Revillon. London. 8th April 1946. Concerning More Details
'Harmony in Purple and Pink', 'Portrait of a Little Girl'
MS Revillon 3/37
Photocopy of letter from Messrs. Agnew & Sons to Joseph W histler Revillon. London. 11th April 1946. More Details
Concerning 'Girl in Red'
MS Revillon 3/38
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Gerald Agnew , Messrs. Agnew & Sons. [Mendham Priory,
Harleston]. 14 November 1946. Concerning 'Cremorne', 'Nocturne in green and gold', 'Sketch for the Princesse More Details
du pays de la porcelaine', 'Note in red and violet'. Also asks for more information on 'Nocturne St. Marks Venice',
'Nocturne, The Solent', 'Portrait of Mrs. Jarvis', 'Little Chelsea Girl', 'Portrait of a w oman in black', 'Portrait of an
old w oman', 'Three girls on terrace'
MS Revillon 3/39
Photocopy of letter from Gerald Agnew to Joseph W histler Revillon. Messrs. Agnew & Sons, London. 21st More Details
November, 1946. Reply to Revillon's queries (MS Revillon 3/38)
MS Revillon 3/40
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Gerald Agnew , Messrs. Agnew & Sons. [Mendham Priory, More Details
Harleston]. 24 November 1946. Concerning 'Nocturne in blue and gold: St. Marks, Venice', 'Nocturne, The
Solent', 'Portrait of Mrs. Jarvis', 'Portrait of a w oman in black', 'The cherry tree'
MS Revillon 3/41
Photocopy of letter from Gerald Agnew to Joseph W histler Revillon. Messrs. Agnew & Sons, London. 26th More Details
November, 1946. Reply to Revillon's queries (MS Revillon 3/40)
MS Revillon 3/42
Photocopy of letter from Rachel F. Alexander to Joseph W histler Revillon. Aubrey Lodge, Campden Hill, W 8. June More Details
10th 1946. Concerning w orks of W histler in the family collection
MS Revillon 3/43
Photocopy of letter from Rachel F. Alexander to Joseph W histler Revillon. Aubrey Lodge, Campden Hill, W 8. 14th More Details
June 1946. Concerning w orks of W histler in the family collection
MS Revillon 3/46
Draft letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to M. de Beer. [Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 8 October 1945. More Details
Concerning 'The Thames'
MS Revillon 3/47
Typescript letter signed from M. de Beer to Joseph W histler Revillon. London. 10th October, 1945. Reply to More Details
Revillon's queries (MS Revillon 3/46)
MS Revillon 3/48
Joseph W histler Revillon. Typescript notes based on Chapter IX of E.R. & J. Pennell's 'W histler Journal', sent to More Details
M. de Beer, 5 December 1945
MS Revillon 3/49
Photocopy of letter from M. de Beer to Joseph W histler Revillon. London. 19th October, 1945. Concerning More Details
'Nocturno' and 'Symphony in W hite'
MS Revillon 3/51
Photocopy of letter from M. de Beer to Joseph W histler Revillon. London. 21st January 1947. Gives details of a More Details
picture he has received from the Morrison collection, attributed to W histler
MS Revillon 3/57
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to The Bignou Galleries. [Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 30 April More Details
1946. Concerning 'Three figures, pink and grey'
MS Revillon 3/58
Photocopy of letter from Margaret Sharkey to Joseph W histler Revillon. Bignou Gallery, Inc., Rolls-Royce Building, More Details
32 East 57th Street, New York 22, New York. June 6, 1946. Concerning 'Three Figures, Pink and Grey'
MS Revillon 3/62
Copy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Martin Birnbaum. [Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 29 December More Details
1945. Concerning the Fogg & Tulane W histlers; George W. Vanderbilt W histlers
MS Revillon 3/63
Photocopy of letter from Martin Birnbaum to Joseph W histler Revillon. Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix. 2 July 1946. More Details
Mentions 'Nocturne 1'; 'Cremorne Gardens'; the Henderson pictures; the Vanderbilt W histlers
MS Revillon 3/68
Typescript list of W histler prints in the Brooklyn Museum Collection. [1940's?] Consists of:
Etchings More Details
Lithographs
Wood-Engravings
MS Revillon 3/72
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to the Director, National Gallery of Canada. [Mendham Priory, More Details
Harleston]. 18 June 1946. Concerning 'A study for Lillie in our alley'
MS Revillon 3/73
Photocopy of letter from H.O. McCurry, Director, to Joseph W histler Revillon. The National Gallery of Canada, More Details
Ottaw a. July 10, 1946. Gives information about 'Lillie in our Alley'
MS Revillon 3/74
Photocopy of letter from H.O. McCurry, Director, to Joseph W histler Revillon. The National Gallery of Canada, More Details
Ottaw a. January 7, 1947. Concerning 'Lillie in Our Alley'
MS Revillon 3/94
Typescript letter signed from Osbert Barnard to Joseph W histler Revillon. 17 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells. 4th More Details
January, 1944. Answ ers Revillon's query concerning 'Au sixieme' and gives information about some of W histler's
really big collection
MS Revillon 3/95
Typescript letter signed from Osbert Barnard to Joseph W histler Revillon. 17 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells. 17th
March, 1944. W ill make arrangements to have the Kennedy catalogue sent to him early next w eek. [Catalogue More Details
of an exhibition of pastels, etchings and lithographs by W histler (New York: Kennedy & Co., 1914)]
MS Revillon 3/96
April, 1945. Offers an impression of W histler's portrait of Drouet, priced at £5 nett
MS Revillon 3/97
Typescript letter signed from Osbert Barnard to Joseph W histler Revillon. 17 Church Road, Tunbridge Wells. 1st More Details
May, 1945. Concerning the impression of 'Drouet' and apologising for lack of information on W histler paintings
MS Revillon 3/98
May, 1945. Acknow ledges receipt of Revillon's cheque for £5 for the 'Drouet'
MS Revillon 3/101
Letter from Dauber & Pine Bookshops to Joseph W histler Revillon. Sixty-Six Fifth Avenue, New York 11, New
York. May 19, 1948. Offers the follow ing W histler items for sale:
Duret, Theodore. Histoire de J. McN. W histler et de son Oeuvre
Illustrated Catalogue of Paintings, Draw ings, Etchings and Lithographs
Eden Versus W histler More Details
'Ten O'Clock', a lecture
The Gentle Art of Making Enemies
Eddy, A.J. Recollections and Impressions of James A. McNeill W histler
Bow doin, W.G. James McNeill W histler. The Man and His Work
MS Revillon 3/107
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to E.P. Richardson, Director, Detroit Institute of Arts. More Details
[Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 2 March 1947. Concerning 'Falling Rocket', and 'Nocturne, Blue and Gold,
Westminster'
MS Revillon 3/108
Photocopy of letter from Elizabeth H. Payne to Joseph W histler Revillon. The Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit 2,
Michigan. August 1, 1947. Reply to Revillon's query concerning 'Westminster Nocturne'. She w ill keep the matter More Details
in mind w hen she visits larger libraries as she has limited material on W histler
MS Revillon 3/119
Autograph letter signed from Freddie Drummond to Joseph W histler Revillon. 13 Wetherby Gardens, S.W.5. 15th More Details
May 1946. Drummonds have 2 W histlers
MS Revillon 3/120
Photocopy of letter from John F. Kelly, Curator, to Joseph W histler Revillon. Municipal Gallery of Modern Art, More Details
Parnell Square, Dublin. 5th July 1945. Concerning the 'Portrait Sketch of Walter Sickert'
MS Revillon 3/132
Photocopy of letter from Joseph W histler Revillon to Rita W. Edw ards. [Mendham Priory, Harleston]. 7 February More Details
1946. Thanks her and Mr. Stubbs for the list of W histlers in the Freer collection. Mentions 'Nocturne: Grey and
Silver, Chelsea Embankment'; Miss Emma W. Palmer of Stonington
MS Revillon 3/140
Photocopy of letter from Ethelw yn Manning to Joseph W histler Revillon. Frick Art Reference Library, 10 East 71st
Street, New York. October 2, 1945. Reply to Revillon's letter of September 17, 1945. Concerning 'Nocturne in More Details
Blue', 'Harmony in Blue and Silver: Trouville', 'Nocturne, Blue and Silver: Battersea Reach', 'The Sw eet Shop,
Chelsea', 2 pastels: 'Mrs. Gardner in Yellow and Gold' and 'The Violet Note'
MS Revillon 3/149
Photocopy of postcard from Hannah J. How ell to Joseph W histler Revillon. Frick Art Reference Library, 10 East More Details
71st Street, New York 21, New York. February 15, 1950. Concerning the Walters Art Gallery's W histler portrait of
George A. Lucas
MS Revillon 3/157
Typescript letter signed from G.T. Banks to Joseph W histler Revillon. Goodspeed's Book Shop, No. 18 Beacon
Street, Boston 8, Massachusetts. October 16, 1945. Acknow ledging receipt of Frederick W. Coburn's letter More Details
giving a list of books they require. Recommends the follow ing: 'Memorial Exhibition of the Works of J. McNeill
W histler' and 'Gallatin. W histler's Pastels & Other Modern Profiles'
MS Revillon 3/168
Autograph letter from Daria Haden to Joseph W histler Revillon. Little Woodcote, [Shripney, Nr. Bognor Regis]. 27 More Details
April 1946. Encloses photograph of W histler?
Accompanying document no longer present
MS Revillon 3/175
Photocopy of letter from George S. Hellman to Joseph W histler Revillon. New York. January 16, 1946. Gives
information on 'A W hite Note - Fog'; the Richard Canfield portrait; a seascape; 'The Thames from Battersea More Details
Bridge'; 'The Solent'; 'The Golden Bay, Ireland'. He also has another tw o W histlers of his ow n; one in bad
shape, the other titled 'The China Dealer's Shop'
MS Revillon 3/194
Photocopy of letter from Elizabeth King to Joseph W histler Revillon. M. Knoedler & Co. Inc., 14 East 57th Street,
New York 22, New York. October 16, 1945. Encloses photographs and pedigrees of the three W histler oils in More Details
their possession, including 'The Falling Rocket'.
Accompanying documents no longer present
MS Revillon 3/254
Typescript letter signed from R.R. Clarke, Curator, to Joseph W histler Revillon. City of Norw ich Castle Museum, More Details
Norw ich. 11th February, 1954. Acknow ledges receipt of his letter of 9th February, 1954, regarding their current
exhibition of W histler's etchings and lithographs
MS Revillon 3/265
Notice for The Royal Society of British Artists' Festival Exhibition. A Record of 128 Years. [May 1951]. One of More Details
W histler's letters w ill be on view
MS Whistler A209
Photocopy of letter from K.T. Parker, Keeper, Department of Fine Art to [J. Revillon]. Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, More Details
14 June [c.1945] There are no oil paintings by W histler in the Museum only an oil sketch on a panel and tw o
draw ings. Mentions the portrait recently acquired by Temple New sam Museum, Leeds
MS Whistler C8
Letter from Camman and Co to G. W m. W histler New York, 8 July 1856. 'Dear Sir' He gave them shares (bonds) More Details
to be held by them, and the ?proceeds (Interest due) from these they w ill remit to Messrs Zellw egn & Co. in
Paris for Mr James W histler on 1st February and 1st August as ordered. 'Your obdt Sts / Camman & Co.'
MS Whistler C89
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomas S Chapman. 'My dear old Thomas' W histler is sorry that he is
miserable. W histler encloses a copy of some correspondence relating to a row w ith Haden and Legros w hich is
in progress. Gives instructions about painting a portrait, first indicating the position of the head on the canvas
w ith charcoal, and outlining it w ith a brush and grey paint ; next in the same w arm grey and w ith a hog hair
brush draw and model face shadow s ; let this dry for severay days in the sun, before completing this stage, More Details
and then w ork in the flesh colour from the light to the dark, ending up by putting it back into the shadow s
w hich are too dark, so that the w hole head is painted at one sitting. W hite is all right to use in the flesh tones,
the colours should be mixed w ith linseed oil mixed w ith turpentine, not meguilp. W illie sends his regards but
has a cold. 'Ever your affectionately/JAMcN.W histler'.
[Transcription MS W histler LB 13/88, w ith note]
MS Whistler C193
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Madame Coronio]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 24, 1891. 'My dear -'
W histler intends to send her a cheque for the remaining amount necessary to buy back his picture but the
success of his Glasgow sale w as noticed by his other creditors w ho got in first to claim their money. 'Dear me! if
the people really do begin to buy my w orks, I shall be ruined beyond all hope!' 'W ith kindest regards,/very More Details
sincerely,/J.McN.W histler.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS. copy by W. F. Craig, of 33, Holland Villas Road, Kensington. W. (embossed address.) & 4to ss. t.s. copy w ith
note that the original of this letter w as not in Mrs W. W histler's collection but she w as given permission to have
it published. It refers to the purchase of the portrait of Thomas Carlyle Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 2 by
the Corporation of Glasgow ]
MS Whistler D49
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Hon. Conrad Dillon. 21 Cheyne Walk, [1890] 'Dear Sir,' Regrets that he
cannot attend the meeting of the Committee today and hopes they w ill be able to save 'the Cedar of Chelsea' More Details
in 'the historic Gardens from impending destruction'. 'I have the honour to be, /dear Sir,/Your obedient
servant/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler D50
Letter from Disraeli (signature only) to James McNeill W histler. nd 'I have the honor to remain,/Sir,/Your faithful
Servt,/BDisraeli'. More Details
[This signature w as collected by Joseph Revillon & has probably no connection w ith his W histler papers]
MS Whistler H13
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. [October 1858] 'How , after having hopelessly w aited
for an answ er to my letter, during ten long days, Ernest and I made up our minds' and persuaded Mynherr
Schmitz to accept their belongings in lieu of payment, their w ork and W histler's series of etchings, set off w ith
only four sous donated by the servant girl Lina, to w alk from Cologne to Aix la Chappelle, fifty miles. W histler
drew portraits for their supper, and another of a Prussian child for a glass of milk, and several at a fair for
fourpence each (5 groschen) w hich debasement of art w ould have disgusted George Chapman. At Aix la
Chappelle they met M. French w ho had been aw ay and therefore not had W histler's letter from Cologne, and More Details
now lent W histler 50 francs, w hile the French consul at Liege lent Erneste 20 more so that they w ere able to
return to Paris at 4am this morning, to find that his friend had forw arded the letter from George to Rotterdam
w here it still is. W histler w ill tell her more later, meanw hile they are w ell satisfied w ith the amount of w ork they
got through and progress they have made. 'Erneste has nearly 100...'
[Another MS copy by J.W. Revillon in MS W histler LB13 p. 7 gives a further section of this letter: W histler is
completing the letter tw o w eeks later, and recounts his triumphant return to the Cafe Voltaire on Sunday, for
everybody thought he w as dead and poor Miller in particular w as very sad. LB 13 p. 4v notes]
MS Whistler H14
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. [Paris], c. Jan 1859 [1858 x 1859] 'I am w orking hard
and my stay in London w ith you and Seymour has done me an immense good in "my art"' W histler has begun
the portrait of Henry Harrison and w ill complete it in a few days w hen Harrison returns from England. W histler
has made sketches from Nature for tw o pictures and draw n one on the canvas, and asks her to tell Seymour
this. He has nearly finished painting a head from life 'w hich is likely to be the best thing I have yet done' and is
painting a portrait of his father for George from a lithograph and a friend like him in colour. His etchings are More Details
admired and he asks Seymour to send him several proofs of each in black ink. 'Little Martin' asked to be
remembered, and w ould like a set. One of W histler's friends 'Mons. Frank' w ill call on them in London, and he
asks her to entertain him now and again as he cannot speak English and may be depressed. Promises to send
the chess book to Mr Traer and songs to the children. Asks Seymour to send also a proof of the etching of
herself, and the photograph of the little child. 'and don't let my w onderful little Annie forget her/Uncle Jim.'
[Little Martin - son of Henri Martin (Armstrong p.188) & w hom W histler w ent to Manchester 1857. LB 13/7
notes]
MS Whistler H20
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. Venice, [Jan 1879] 'You are too nice and kind my
dear little Sis' Thanks her for both her letters, and w ishes himself prosperous again and living comfortably w ith
them instead of in the cold of Venice. Sends New Year greetings to Nellie and Mother from 'the generally-
misunderstood-though-w ell-meaning-yet-difficult-to explain brother Jim!'- hopes Sasio appreciates the style of
this phrase. Asks W illie to arrange that Jack McNeill has the signed copy of the engraving [of their mother's
portrait] w hich W histler thinks he left ready, and How ell Row den is accompanied by 'some Reilly's', and sent him
a cutting from the Daily New s deploring the fact that W histler w as not in London at Christmas to paint the fog. More Details
W histler said one night at the Consul's, w ho have been good to him, 'that an artist's only virtue is idleness!'
but he has done some things w hich satisfy himself. Sends love to Mary Ionides and George. Tells Nellie that he
has received 'the World' regularly and asks if she saw the Christmas number, adding that he w ould like them
every w eek because he sends them on the American Consul, the Harrises. Sends his love to Annie. May w rite
to Nellie next day, and promises to look for 'the glass thing Nellie and Miss Caird w ant'. 'Alw ays
affectionately/Jim'.
[Original in Library of Congress Pen. collection 9. LB 13/17 note]
MS Whistler H22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. Yacht Sagitta, [July 1897?] 'My dear little Sis-' You
see they have taken me off to the Naval display- and here on Sunday afternoon, glaring and dreary, am I
staring at Dover... The Review w as w ell enough- but after all - w hat is the use!' Suggests they meet on More Details
Tuesday or Wednesday to discuss matters, W histler w ould like to settle matters for W illie but is overw orked
and w orried himself. Asks her to reply immediately. 'Alw ays my dear Sir/w ith love' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Spithead Review July 1887]
MS Whistler H24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 28 Tite St., Chelsea, London, [1889] [April 1889] 'My
dear Sis' W illie told him that she w ould like to know all about his latest 'scalp', and he encloses a full account
from the 'Sporting and Dramatic New s' and w ould like to know w hat she thinks of it. Asks if she heard W histler
had been elected an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Munich, and has now been aw arded the Order
of the Holy St Michael by H.R.H. the Prince Luitpold, Regent of Bavaria, as he w as informed by letter from the More Details
German Ambassador. 'Voila! ce que l'on dit du moi, dans la Gazette du Holande!!' Asks w hen she w ill come to
tow n and see them, as he is sure she and Trixie w ould like each other. 'Alw ays your affectionate
brother/J.McN.W histler'.
[MS W histler LB 13/46 note]
MS Whistler H25
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1895] 'My dear Sis' W histler
has just received her card and is glad she liked the account of his Interview in Paris, in the papers. Expects she
w ill be indignant at the Interview printed in the papers, w ith George Moore, w hich suggested that the affair
w as the outcome of W histler's dissatisfaction w ith the outcome of the trial, w hereas in fact it w as the result 'of
a gross letter from Mr Moore to myself-' w hich he made public even before W histler received it, in the Pall Mall More Details
Gazette. Encloses the concluding letter from W histler's Seconds w hich w as commented upon, and most of it
printed, in The Times. Trixie sends her love and is better than w hen they met. Encloses the cutting from The
Times and w ould like to know people's opinion of the Eden and Moore affairs. W histler is sure that Moore's
social life in Paris is finished. 'Affectionately my dear Sis/Jim'.
MS Whistler H26
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Sq., [1895 x 96] 'My dear Sis'
W histler w ill try to sell the picture for W illie, and w ill send for it from Paris, having been trying unsuccessfully to
sell it for some time. W histler is sorry that W illie has been ill and sends a cheque, urging him to accept this as More Details
an advance on the picture and go to the country. Asks her to acknow ledge this. 'Alw ays w ith love/J.McNeill
W histler'.
MS Whistler H27
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [March? 1895] 'My dear Sis'
Asks if she received the papers w ith 'The letter from M.M. Viele Griffin and Octave Mirbeau in reply to Mr Moore's
interview in the English papers.' w hich he enclosed w ith a note and w ould like to know her opinion. W histler
also sent a cutting from Times. He has appealed against the decision in the Eden case and asks if she has seen More Details
the Edens, or anything about them in the country papers, to let him know . Asks if W illie is w ell as W histler has
not heard from him. 'W ith love from us both/Affectionately/Jim'.
MS Whistler H28
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Square, [1896 x 1897] 'Well my
dear Sis' W histler is glad to have W illie's letter saying he is w here he should be, and asks for his address. The
picture is coming via Goupils from Paris and W histler w ill do his best to sell it. W histler is busy and w orried, has
w ork to complete here but may go over briefly to Paris. In a tome 'The Genesis of the United States' compiled
from old and State documents W histler has found 'the original grant of land in Virginia - by Royal Charter - in More Details
the year 1609 - There is the full list of all w ho then w ent over to Virginia, and among them, is "Frances W histler,
Gentleman"' w hich is earlier than any ancestor discovered by W illie and w ould fit the requirement of the hall
mark 'F.F.V.' 'w hereat I w ill also acknow ledge that my ow n American snobbery is greatly tickled- and the taint of
Low ell w ashed out!!-' 'Alw ays my sw eet Sis/Affectionately/the ever sad' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler H29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Seymour Haden]. [1896] April 17. 'W ith love and best w ishes/from More Details
your affectionate brother/JAMcN. W histler./April 17.-'
MS Whistler H30
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. [36 Tite St], Chelsea, [1896] Spring. 'Your letter, my
dear Sis, is a little jew el!-' Thinks she should w rite volumes if she can w rite so freshly, 'And I w ould make you
the cover-and put you a tiny figure on the first page- and a coy little monogram in the corner for your ow n
especial w him and coquetterie!-' and Heinemann w ould publish it. Has just received her note and they w ould More Details
like to see her but W histler decides not to tell Trixie but delay the visit until her next trip to tow n w hen Trixie
should be even stronger. Asks her to w rite to him at 36 Tite Street, and asks her to give his love to W illie and
says, 'It is all right about W illie & ma-' [?] 'A bientot my dear Sis-/& alw ays affectionately' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler H31
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy St, [1897 x 1900] 'My dear Sis' As she is in
W impole Street asks her to tell W illie that now he has the miniature, unless she left it in the cab, and W histler More Details
w ould like the Boxall portrait, w hich the Fine Art Society people w ill collect w ithin the next couple of days and
leave a receipt for. W ishes she could stay for longer visits. 'Alw ays affectionately/'(signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler H32
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden.[1897 x 1900] 'My poor dear Sis!' W histler has
looked through W illie's paper and is sure he might have told W histler all this and W histler might have taken the
portrait from the w all of the consulting room, but he does not remember it. How ever if W illie says their mother
gave him the pictur he can have it back, even if 'like a true McNeill' she gave it to the w rong brother. Suggests
they have it copied. W histler certainly did not acquire it by 'subterfuge' w hich suggests the calculation of his More Details
days as President of the 'British Artists'. Asks her to send the letter to W illie as she sent his to W. 'Alw ays
affectionately-et touts mes excuses for my share in your bother-' (signed w ith butterfly) ps. W histler is going to
w rite to Arthur and asks if she has any further suggestions to make.
MS Whistler H33
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden.[April 1897] 'It is an age Sis since I saw you! and I
miss you-' He w as glad to get her verse but it made him sad. Asks if she received 'the Mallarmé' and liked it.
She w ill have heard of his late successful offensive. An American said to him recently 'I really believe these
people love you!' Asks w hat she thinks of his 'beautiful little Arcadian Interlude'. Continues, on receipt of her More Details
letter, that Mallarmé is difficult but the truest of friends. W histler felt revenged on Moore for the past by his
dismissal from the w itness stand by the judge w hen he admitted he knew nothing of lithography, but knew
Degas! W histler thinks his Iddyll on the Moore calf w as one of his best ideas. Expects the affair w ill have a
good effect on the Eden case, and certainly destroy Moore and Walter Sickert. (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 13/79 note. The lithography case w as heard 5 April 1897]
MS Whistler H34
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. Etretat,'Monday' v. late September [1897] 'My dear
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. Etretat,'Monday' v. late September [1897] 'My dear
Sis' W histler has been so tired w ith w ork that he has come aw ay for a few days rest but hopes to see her in
the studio w hen he returns to tow n. Thanks her for her letter and is glad W illie benefited from the trip.
Suggests they visit him together again. W histler has 'been painting the portrait of young George Vanderbilt- More Details
w ho is charming.' W histler w ill show it to her for it is generally admired. Asks if she saw a report in the papers
of a W histler Syndicate w hich may ensure W histler gets his money at last. Hopes she is fit again. 'Alw ays
affectionately/Your fond brother/(signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler H35
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,[Dec 1897] 'My dear Sis' Sends
his best w ishes for the New Year. Asks if she received the report of the 'conclusions' of the Avocat General
unbiasedly summing up the case before the court in the Palais de Justice, upholding W histler's position in More Details
destroying the portrait rather than let it fall into the hands of Sir W illiam Eden, as a result of w hich W histler has
had a new Statute made in his honour for the Code Napoleon, 'and Hayman the Islander is shamed before the
people'. unsigned.
[MS W histler LB 13 p. 82 note]
MS Whistler H56
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.J. Hanson. Hotel du Tibre, 8 Rue du Helder, Paris, [1884 x 1886] [more
like 1886/7] 'That is all right so far.' W histler w ill not return before Friday night or early Saturday morning and
w ants everything prepared for his Sunday breakfast. W histler w ants to know w ho is coming and tells him to go
to the w aiter (Charles-) and see if there are any letters. W hen he sees Mrs Goodw in in the morning, tell her to
see if Lady Archie, No.14 Hill Street, Belgrave Square, is coming. Nothing can be done to see about Sarasate. More Details
Tells him to reprimand W illiam for not coming each morning for instructions w hile W histler is aw ay. He must tell
Marie to be gone by the 23rd so that Lizzie can move into her room and kitchen on the follow ing day. Asks him
to tell Roussel that Jacomb Hood left Paris before W histler could see him, leaving a note saying he w as off to
London. W histler hopes Roussel has seen Macnab and others since the elections w ill have to be w orked on.
'J.McN.W histler'.
[Relates to copies H7]
MS Whistler I106
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Luke Ionides. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment,Thursday 5 Dec
1878. 'Now my dear Luke' Encloses a letter from Lord Archibald Campbell and suggests that if he is still
prepared to sell his 'little Nocturne' for W, taking back the £15 he paid for it, and leaving W histler any additional More Details
profit made from the bargain, that John should bring the picture back w ith him, and he w ill sell it to Mrs
Fitzgerald if she is interested, or return it to him immediately. W histler has not been able to do much w ork
being busy lately w ith campaigning. 'Ever affectly Yours/J.A.McN. W histler'.
[See MS W histler LB 13/13 note]
MS Whistler I107
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Luke Ionides. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, [1880] 'I think
it most kind and charming my dear Mrs Lucas-' Asks after 'the little invalid' and promises to arrive on time on More Details
Thursday in spite of the pressure of w ork. 'W ith kindest regards/Ever sincerely Yours/J.A.McN. W histler' (signed
w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler I108
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Luke Ionides. [1880] 'I am perfectly w retched my dear Mrs Lucas both
in mind and body-' Apologises that he cannot come to dinner, and did not previously answ er her note w hich
came the previous night, or one from Luke. Asks them to come to tea w ith him at the studio the next day, w ith More Details
their guests, Mrs Burton, Miss Bird and Irving, and the Doctor if he is there. 'Ever sincerely yours/w ith kindest
regards/J.A.McN. W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB/13/14 note]
MS Whistler I109
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Luke Ionides. 2 Lindsey Houses, Chelsea, [1887] 'Dear Mrs Ionides'
Asks her to apologise to Mrs Eden, for he w ould love to dine again at Low ndes Square but is tied up both on
Friday and Saturday, besides a great deal of w ork to be done. Asks her to intercede betw een him and Dr More Details
George, because although he saw the Dr. w alking w ith Haden he does not w ant him to go over to 'the
Academy lot'. 'W ith kind regards/Ever Yours sincerely/J.A.McN. W histler'.
MS Whistler I112
Letter from [C.K. Irw in] to James McNeill W histler. The Rectory, Magherafelt, [co. Londonderry], 3 Aug 1857. 'Sir'
He sympathises w ith his enquiries but feels that he already know s w hat there is in this area about the W histler
family. The ruin of the old Bow ns (Ballia) mentioned in Mr Kemble's journal is of Saxon date, still standing by
Lough Neagh, on the land of a farmer named McMaster. Many of the local families boast a descent from those
w ho came w ith Ralph W histler, and a brass monument in the church commemorates Ralph W histler, w ho died More Details
13 June 1657, being the original tenant of 1300 acres (Irish) of land in Ulster, w hich land remained in the hands
of the family for 132 years, passed then to Sir Thos. Bateson and the Marquis of Londonderry and finally
reverted in 1853 to the Salters Co. of London under w hich W histler had originally acquired it. (unsigned) (final
page missing).
[MS W histler LB 14/86 - notes]
MS Whistler L63
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Lew is. [1895] 'You must know dear Mrs George, how pleased I am at
the thought of being w ith you all again.' Thanks her for her note and accepts her invitation to dinner and More Details
sw ears he w ould not cross the ocean to gain 'this American fortune' w ithout her husband's advice. He has
been aw ay and engaged in various plots lately. 'Alw ays devotedly,' (unsigned?).
[Same as MS W histler LB5/136. MS W histler LB 14/75. Freer 188 (mf 481-2)]
MS Whistler M67
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Macnab. Tow er House, [Nov. 1888] 'Dear Macnab, Have you got on w ith
the letter calling the special meeting? There is no time to lose or w e shall have all the men paying up. I saw More Details
young Ludovici last night and he had paid! Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Copy of AM 1960 M/81]
MS Whistler M500
Letter from S. Manuel to J. Revillon. Martlesham House, Woodbridge, 17 Aug 1943. 'Dear Joe' Thanks him for his
letter and regrets that he has no more W histler letters since he gave him all those that w ere found w hen his
Aunt's house w as broken up. She thought after W histler's death of publishing them but Miss Birnie Philip had More Details
the copyright. They did find the army commission of W histler's father signed by President Jackson and sent that
to a museum in America w hich had a W histler collection, recommended by the author of "W histler's Father". (A.
Parry) 'Yours sincerely /S Manuel'
MS Whistler P651
Letter from E.J. Poynter to James McNeill W histler. Beaumont Lodge, Woodlane, Shepherds Bush, 10 Oct 1871.
'My dear Jimmy' Apologises that he w as too busy to visit W histler on the previous Sunday, and arrived too late More Details
to help hang the pictures at the Dudley. Comments that one of W histler's pictures w as hung w ell but the other
'moon-light' badly placed: in any case he admired both of them 'but especially the moonlight, w hich renders the
poetical side of the scene better than any moonlight picture I ever saw ' 'Very truly yours/Edw ard J. Poynter.'
MS Whistler S14
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sambourne. The W hite House, Chelsea, 'Tuesday night' 3 Dec [1878] 'My
dear Sambourne-' W histler has alw ays liked his w ork and agrees to sit for him, for Punch, as in the Box, being
sure Tom Taylor w ill have inspired him w ith any delicacy he has left after his attacks on W. Tells him not to w orry More Details
about W histler's difficulties 'To have brought about an arrangement in Frith Punch and Ruskin w ith a touch of
Titian has been joy-' 'Ever yours/J.MacN.W histler'.
[MS W histler LB 14/2. World 11 Dec 1878. Gentle Art 1890, p.20, GA2. GM.B.9]
MS Whistler T190
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Tissot. [Nov 1878] 'Mon pauvre Tissot' Tells him that he must attend on
the follow ing day at 10a.m. at Westminster Hall, Exchequer Court, in the case of W histler versus Ruskin on pain More Details
of being sent to prison. How ever he w ill probably not be called because in his present state he w ould obviously
not be much use to them. (unsigned) (end missing?).
MS Whistler W142
Letter from Thomas Way to Mrs W. W histler, 10 Holland Park Avenue. 110 Regents Park Rd, London NW, 19 Oct
1908. 'Dear Mrs W histler' Returns the three W histler sketches and one other draw ing, and has sent the other More Details
to the collector he mentioned. The cheque w ill follow . He had not seen the Times in w hich Sickert said he w as
going to publish an etching of Barr by W histler that he discovered unbitten and etched himself. One in Way's
possession w as etched by Frank Short but draw n by W. 'Yours sincerely/Tom.R.Way'
MS Whistler W143
Letter from Thomas R. Way to Dr [G.C.?] W illiamson. 110 Regents Park Rd, Primose Hill, NW, 8 July 1912. 'Dear
Dr W illiamson' Sends him the last proof of the Little W hite Girl and tw o proofs of the portrait of W histler he
drew for the frontispiece of the first edition of his book, w hich could be included in the Edition de luxe. The
originals in Way's possession w ere mostly sold to Kennedy 'and several w hich belong to my father are very More Details
dilapidated having been torn across by W histler'. Is sending tw o w hich belong to Mr Morgan, and one of his
ow n 'the little cameo, w hich Pennell reproduced in his "life". It is a marvel of draw ing on a small scale On the
back is a long list of lithographs w hich he w rote as an order-' States prices for all these. He also has the
originals for his ow n draw ings for his book. 'Yours sincerely/Tom R Way'
MS Whistler W353
Letter from A.M. W histler to George W. W histler. Steamer Nicolai and 'Staat Hamburg', Lubec, 8 June 1847 10
June 1847. 'Immediately upon our dear boys father leaving us Saturday night I acted upon his remonstrance
"not to forget that I w as the head of the party"'... put W illie and Jemie to bed, in company w ith their nurse
Mary. They behaved w ell on the voyages. She hopes he w ill be as patient w ith the faults of impetuosity in
Jemie w hich he inherited from her, as he is w ith Annie. "Staat Hamburg": 'I hope my ow n dearest W histler you More Details
have today received such delightful report of our darling Debo's voyage as I did upon our steamer's reaching
Travimunde at noon,' w hen she got Debo's letter. Jemie w as impatient to get ashore, but there w as no
conveyance for Lubec and they had to w ait an hour. On their arrival they w ere assisted by his picture dealer Mr
Flukes, w hose gallery Jemie visited for the third time, w hile W illie and Marie w alked about the tow n. They are
going to Hamburg next day. 'God bless you this night and ever' Sends him a copy of 'The Poor Man's portion'
and urges him to attend chapel regularly and give her money to the missionary cause. 'God bless you A.W.'
MS Whistler W545
Letter from A.M. W histler to Mrs L. Ionides. 2 Lindsey Houses, Chelsea, [19 Sept 1872] 'My dear Mrs Lucas'
Apologises that they cannot accept her invitation for Thursday as Jemie has already refused an invitation to More Details
dine w ith his friend Mr Rose, from pressure of w ork. They hope to be able to see her how ever before he goes
back to w ork at Speke Hall. W illie came to dinner last night but w as called aw ay to a patient, his practice is very
busy. 'Affectionately yours/A.M. W histler'
MS Whistler W557
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs A.M. W histler. 96 Cheyne Walk, [26 Sept 1878] 'I come to w ish you
many happy returns my darling Mother -' Keeps meaning to come and stay w ith her, but he is engaged w ith
paying off his debts. He has started etching again as W illie w ill have told her, and has been successful, having
borrow ed a printing press he is busy accumulating a stock of prints, w ith w hich he hopes to make enough to go More Details
to Venice for 6 w eeks and make enough to get quite out of debt. He is sorry he does not w rite often 'but you
know how my not w riting is only the result of my utter abhorrence of the pen-' Mrs Cossins made good pickles
from her recipe. 'Your fond though faulty/Son- JMcN. W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W616
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Mrs W. W histler.[Feb 1894] 'My dear Nellie' They hope to get 'The Forge' but are
afraid it w ill cost too much, in w hich case they w ould go to £15 for the chairs, and are interested in one of the
tables, w hich w ould probably fetch £7 or £8 at Christies, and a rug if these are approved by Nellie's taste.
Suggests sending 'the Clark' rather than Mr Hanson, as being more experienced. She w ill w rite to Potter and
Mrs - nee Julia W histler. Thinks it w as stupid to have put it in Christies. Asks if she has seen Mrs Haden. More Details
Imagines her cousin's w ife w ill be very depressed but things should improve. W histler has w on a gold medal for
the picture of Lady Archie in Philadelphia. [Philadelpha, Pennsylvania 1894. Aw arded Feb. 1894 - March April
received medal] The latter sent her a photograph of herself in 'Orlando costume' in the snow . They w ould like
her to go to the How ards on their behalf w hen they have more money. Enquires after W illie and his quarrel
w ith the doctor at the hospital. 'I dread row s - more than ever- but Jimmie hasn't bothered about people so
much lately. There is a lot of painting but I must not talk- perhaps he w ill have a relapse!!' 'Your afft Trix'
MS Whistler W619
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [April? 1895] 'My dear Nellie' Is sorry to
hear they are in trouble and advises them to go to Webb w ho is very good in dealing w ith bills. Agrees that
Hastings w ould be preferable to Homburg, and not so far from Mrs Sophie. Trixie w ould like W histler to take a
Hastings w ould be preferable to Homburg, and not so far from Mrs Sophie. Trixie w ould like W histler to take a
cottage in the country perhaps on the Isle of W ight and suggests they join forces. There W histler could paint
the sea pieces w hich are much in demand, and it w ould be easy to cross to Southampton. She heard from Mrs
Sickert last night that she is coming over; she is leaving the Vale; & W histler's portrait of her 'is very pretty.
Jimmie has given her beautiful soft brow n hair, no grey! I think she liked it - You feel she must have been
exactly like the picture w hen she w as 20! It is exactly like her, a funny little fat lady- a very graceful one rather More Details
Dutch in character.' Thanks her for getting 'the Japanese stuff'; they have had the room redecorated in green
and w hite and w ould like some green crepe to match, Libertys being too expensive. They heard Sarasate is
completely under Goldschmidt's influence and in love w ith Mme Marx, the illegitimate daughter of Lamoreau
w ho runs concerts in Paris, and w ho is probably going to marry Goldschmidt. Miss Brow n told her that 'Young
Brow ning and his w ife' have separated in Venice. W histler promises to w rite next day but is busy sending off
his w ork to the Champs de Mars. They expect Kennedy before the end of the month and w ill discuss the picture
w ith him. 'Your afft/Trix'.
[MS W histler LB 14/85]
MS Whistler W651
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Maj G. W histler. [1842] 'My dear Father' 'You w ill remember better than I
do w hen I w as born on the 4th. July 1832. Aunt Alicia w as w ith us then in Low ell, andshe has come here again
to have some fun on my 10 Birthday.' He is glad Major W histler has returned intime to attend his party and has More Details
draw n the head of a Russian priest for him. John and Tom Drury are spending the vacation w ith him. 'I must say
Goodbye./James'.
[203 AM. Art Ass. 26 Mar 1923. Copy in MS W histler LB 13/4 : notes]
MS Whistler W664
Document from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 30 July 1855. 'Know all men by these presents/That I
James A. W histler of the City of Baltimore in the State of Maryland, being about to proceed to Europe... do... More Details
appoint George W. W histler... my true and law ful Attorney... James A. W histler' (signed).
[Pow er of attorney given by JA W histler to G W m W histler on his leaving for Europe]
MS Whistler W665
Document from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 'Know all men by these Presents,' James A. W histler
acknow ledges receipt of $ 5000 ow ing to him and releases George W histler W histler from any claims as his More Details
guardian. (signed) 'James A. W histler' before Justice of the Peace of the State of Maryland, City of Baltimore.
[Release from guardianship of G W m W histler signed by JM W histler]
MS Whistler W666
Account from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 25 Nov 1855 - 8 Aug 1856. Statements of accounts
James A W histler w ith GW m W histler, for bills paid or received in Paris, and the various sources of income, More Details
amounting to $ 446.81 in all, coming partly from interest on bonds, and $150.00 from T. W inans, for w hich
W histler paid $13.50 to date Aug. 1st 1856.
[Envelope not present 28.1.81]
MS Whistler W667
Account from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 25 Nov 1855 - 14 Feb. 1856. Statements of accounts
James A W histler w ith GW m W histler, for bills paid or received in Paris, and the various sources of income, More Details
amounting to $ 446.81 in all, coming partly from interest on bonds, and $150.00 from T. W inans, for w hich
W histler paid $13.50 to date Aug. 1st 1856.
[Envelope not present 28.1.81]
MS Whistler W671
Letter from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 7 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, London, 7
Oct 1863. 'Dear George' W histler is sorry that he w as absent from tow n and only now received George's letter.
Agrees that his etchings and drypoints at 2 gns a time are expensive and suggests that the six that George
agreed to purchase, and the sea piece now w ith Messrs Carey, be returned to him, and he w ill return the £84 More Details
and the sum for the frame-. Asks him to send a draw ing of the family crest and moto. Has heard that Debo has
returned in good health and is seeing her on the follow ing day. Reports that Aunt Alicia is dead. 'Your
affectionate brother/James A W histler.'
[MS W histler LB 13/8 notes]
MS Whistler W672
Letter from James McNeill W histler to G. W m W histler. 7 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, London,
25 Dec 1864. 'Dear George' Asks him to lend £100 until April 1865 w hen W histler w ill be paid for w orks w hich
he is now doing, 5 or 6 times that amount. W ishes them a merry Christmas. 'Ever Yours-/James Abbott More Details
W histler'.
MS Whistler W679
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Ionides (Mrs W. W histler). [1877?] 'Dear Miss Ionides' Asks if he may
borrow his brother and promises to return him w hen he comes to dinner on the follow ing evening. 'Very More Details
sincerely yours/JAMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler W680
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Venice, [Sept 1879 x 1880] 'I meant to have answ ered
your w ee little note my dear Nellie long ago-' Hopes that she received his tw o goodbye notes before he left.
Hopes she w ill send the new spaper cuttings, the Hornet, and the World, and report any gossip about Godw in
or Holland Park. Does not like speaking Italian and misses London fogs: 'They are lovely those fogs- and I am
their painter!' His cooking does not compare w ith that of 'dear funny old Mrs Cousins' w hom 'little Watts' liked More Details
best w hen she w as drunk. W histler has not heard from John but heard, perhaps from Elden, that he had a post
as stew ard. W histler saw Dr. Bird briefly on his w ay to Egypt. W histler's etchings are going w ell but slow ly. He
has not w ritten to the Fine Art Society and w ould like W illie to find out w hat they are doing. Asks her to w rite
and thank his mother for the w oollen cuffs. 'Again w ith love to you all,/Your affectionate brother /Jim.'
MS Whistler W681
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Venice, [1880] 'I hear that it is mild Spring w ith you over
there my dear Nellie' W histler is ill from overw ork and cold and thinks W illie could cure him faster than the local
doctors. W histler's etchings are much better than his earlier ones and should be profitable. Assumes they have
seen his letter to Sis and Way. Asks for scandal; w onders if 'the Leyland group' w ill pass through Venice, and if
Mrs Leyland is going to live in St. James Street. Asks if they have attended Mrs Morris's receptions. W histler has
heard that 'P.R.' has been painting ''Silver' tw ilight' in W histler's manner. Asks w hat is on at the Grosvenor, 'And
'Molly'-Aleco you tell me is superb!' and may buy some of W histler's w ork w hen he returns. Asks how they
enjoyed Christmas staying w ith their mother. W histler attended Mass at St. Marks: 'I couldn't help feeling that More Details
the Peacock Room is more beautiful in its effect!-and certainly the glory and delicacy of the ceiling is far more
complete than the decorations of the golden domes make them-' W histler had expected a letter from Elden and
w ill w rite to him next. Asks her to instruct Ridley to get the printing press ready for W histler to print his proofs.
Asks if they have heard anything of How ell w ho ow es W histler money but believes the reverse: and if Horace
Gee is still going about w ith 'that disreputable old w oman'. W illie should tell Sutherland he expected attention
from the P.&O. as a result of his influence. 'Ever affectionately JAMcNW histler' (p.s.) W histler's cold is better. He
liked the report of Leyland, in the World, 'sitting as a demon on the W hite House!' Has had a letter from John in
Bombay.
MS Whistler W682
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London, Inghilterra.
Venice, 22 Mar 1880. 'My dear Nellie' Thanks her for her letter w hich he is answ ering the same day. Hopes their
Mother w ill not be ill again. W histler is now w orking very hard as the w eather delayed him. Does not
understand the situation w hy Waddell should object 'the 3 girls' and the 'Blue Girl' being exhibited, since
W histler left them at the W hite House for the Sale and heard from Way and Elden that they w ere not included
in the Sale. Any returned to W impole Street came presumably w ith Waddell's permission. Asks w hat is the
other picture involved. Elden said that 'the 3 Girls and Blue Girl (Connie) together w ith lobsters etc. etc. 'w ere More Details
carried off by the auctioneers, and disappeared, so possibly they have a copy of the original 'three girls' started
by W histler on the same scale, after the settlement, w hich is therefore his. Suggests W illie sees Lew is, Elden
and Way. It w as probably Leyland w ho raised the question. W histler w ants to know w hat happened to the
pictures and Waddell can have them if they are originals, 'the Lobsters, the Ararat &c,&c.', but not if they are
the scratched and ruined pictures, such as the other Blue Girl, Miss Francklin, w hich w ere to be returned to
W impole Street after W histler left the W hite House. Thanks them for the presscutting about Sarah Bernhardt.
'Ever affectionately Jim.'
MS Whistler W683
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Venice, [1880] 'My dear Nellie-' Hopes their Mother is
better. W histler sent Nellie a letter to forw ard to Elden on the previous night. W histler thinks How ell and
Leyland might have instigated the motion to retrieve the 'lobsters and Caldecott pictures' and the 3 Girls.
Leyland w ent to the studio after W histler's departure w ith Mrs Caldecot and saw 'the lobsters and Ararat
"various"'. W illie should make plans w ith Way, George Lew is and Elden and show Waddell that their 'three Girls'
is a copy, that the blue girl is not the picture of Connie Gilchrist but one of the destroyed pictures removed from
the W hite House to W impole Street as agreed, and w hat John described w hen the other 'three girls', 'Connie in
blue' 'the lobsters' etc being removed from the W hite House under an auctioneers order. W histler reports that More Details
his pastels are admired by painters for their brilliance and should sell w ell so he should be solvent on his
return. He has ordered the frames from the Fine Art Society and looks forw ard to show ing them to Elden, Huish
and the W illiam W histler W histlers. He also has the etchings and something for the Grosvenor. He hopes to
have something 'to say about the Ruskin lot' and asks W illie to get Huish to return the letter he w rote criticizing
people w ho w ork on big plates. Asks W illie to send his address book, and to find out the name of her Gondolier
from Miss Caird. Enquires w hy Mrs Leyland did not attend Fumis funeral, and w hat is happening at Leyland
Park. Send his love to his mother & sister. 'Affectionately/Jim'.
MS Whistler W684
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W histler. Venice, [1880] 'Well for once my dear Nellie I do not think
that your new s is as complete as I have alw ays declared it to be!-' She w rote that the myster of the 'Three
Girls' w as solved and neither How ell nor Leyland w as responsible but did not explain; W illie did not mention it
and Elden has not w ritten. Way noticed the absence of the 'Lobsters &c' at the sale and w ants it publicly
auctioned. W histler fancies this appearing as the ''frilled lobster' by Caldecott' and w ill put a notice in the World
if they let him know the date of the sale. He still w onders w hy Waddell w ants to look around W impole Street
and advises them not to talk to him too much. Miss Caird w ill have reported how surprised W histler w as to see
her, since W illie's postcard only arrived on the subsequent day. W histler has been trying to paint 'a sw ell More Details
Gondolier' but he fell ill and W histler had to start something else. Huish is preparing 50 frames for W histler's
lovely pastels w hich mark a new departure in art: 'Tissot I daresay w ill try his hand at once'. Enquires if Woods
has called on them as he promised W, and if not W illie can catch him in the Arts club of an evening. W histler
expects W illie w ill w in his dispute and w ants to hear all 'Mackenzie letters'. Asks w hat 'that old Ass Ruskin' has
been saying, and w hat Mam Coronis sees in it. Asks her to send his address book. The Bronson's returned to
Venice and W histler dined w ith them and Miss Chapman on the previous night. The latter has visited W histler's
'Sick Gondolier'. W histler is glad his Mother is better and encloses a note to her. Asks if there is new s of How ell.
Tells her to ask Elden to w rite to W histler at the Cafe Florian. 'Love to all-Ever [illeg.] Jim.'
MS Whistler W685
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London, Angleterre.
Paris, 3 July postmark [1881] 'My dear Nellie' W histler is a poor correspondent. He may return on the follow ing
night. He has been living w ell in spite of aw ful w eather, and is going to see 'Les Divorcees' at the Palais Royal. More Details
From Paris he has w ritten 'a shot into the enemies camp' to Sir W illiam Drake. 'Affecly Jim'.
[MS W histler LB 13/30 note. Note postmark [J]uil]
MS Whistler W686
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St, Strand, W C, [1881?]
'Dear Nellie-You must look in this w eek's "World"- A little note about Seymour Haden and 'our James'!- most More Details
extraordinary- I w onder how it came about! Affectly yrs/Jim.'
[Quarrel + Haden April 1867. MS W histler LB 13/30]
MS Whistler W687
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square, W, [Nov 1880-March
1881] [1881?] 'Dear Nellie' Emma thinks Nellie has w ritten to ask if she may bring Susie Sutton and her
husband to the studio on the follow ing day since they are leaving the day after that. W histler is sorry that he More Details
can only spare them half an hour about 4.15pm. as he is busy. Apologises for taking advantage of their
hospitality. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Dated by stay in W impole Street. MS W histler LB 13/94 note]
MS Whistler W688
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Tite St, Chelsea, Feb? [1881] 'My dear Nellie' Apologises
for not replying to W illie's 2 letters but he has been busy painting Mrs Meux during her brief visit to tow n. One
of the pictures is nearly finished. She kindly sent the W illiam W histlers some Venison & they should send a
letter thanking her, to be forw arded from 41 Park Lane. There w ere 14 people at the previous Sunday
breakfast, including Mrs Langtry, w hose portrait 'an arrangement in yellow ' W histler is to begin on Thursday.
HRH 'the "Royal Boy"' came to the studio in the afternoon and W histler presented Elw ell to him. W histler may
go to the sea later in the month and paint some pictures to go w ith the Fine Art Society exhibition of sea pieces More Details
by Hook, Bret etc. The World prematurely reported W histler had gone to the sea after completing the first of a
series of portraits of Lady Meux. W histler w ent round to W impole Street this afternoon and advises a red front
door. Lizzie told him the painters w ere slow . 'The Portrait of Mother is going to the Exhibition in Philadelphia. I
never saw it looking so w ell!-'. Asks her to w rite and say w hich is the w armer at the moment, Jersey or
Guernsey. 'Alw ays affectionatly (sic)/J McNeill W histler'.
[Moved into Tite St. March 1881: Arr. in Black No.5. Lady Meux 1st exh. Salon 1882 & Harmony in Pink & Grey at
Grosvenor 1882: Sea pieces exh. Jan-Feb 1881 at F.A.S. MS W histler LB 13/31 note]
MS Whistler W689
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square, W. 16 Dec 1881. 'My
dear Nellie' Is annoyed that the w orkmen put tw o coats of yellow on one of w hite paint instead of one of More Details
yellow on grey brow n, and gives instructions for softening the tone. He cannot come today to help because he
is busy w ith 'the old boy and Mrs Forster.' 'Qu Dieu vous garde!' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W690
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square. Hogarth Club, 27
Albemarle St, W, 23 June 1882. 'My dear Nellie' W hile Dr. W histler has been ill, W histler has been w ell and
staying in the country. He may come and see them on Wednesday or Saturday. Tom came today w ith some
American friends, Mr. & Mrs. Rosew alts, w ho w ere interested in buying etchings and w ill return next day, More Details
preferably before 5 pm. w hen W histler has to be in Beaufort Gardens. 'I w ent this evening to Lady Freak's and
saw Elfie as a Greek matron- or young girl, I dont know -!!' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W691
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square. Arts Club, Hanover
Square, 11 Nov 1882. 'All right Nellie' W histler agrees to come on Friday at 7.30 p.m. but w ill have to come More Details
aw ay at 9 for a short time. Asks if Lizzie could let him have some Indian corn and Hominy. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith
butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 14/69v. Butterfly - beautiful specimen!]
MS Whistler W692
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. [1882 x 1884] 'Dear Nellie' W histler has been too busy to
w rite previously but thanks them for everything. Asks her to keep the things Lady Archie left and she w ill pick More Details
them up w hen she returns from Coomb. W histler is going aw ay for several days and therefore cannot eat
Tom's fish. 'Alw ays Jim'.
[Portrait of Lady A. Campbell - The Lady in the Yellow Buskin begun 1882, 1st exh. Grosvenor 1884]
MS Whistler W693
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. [1885 x 1886] x 1884?? 'I am aw fully sorry my dear Nellie
but I can't get dow n to Aleco's tomorrow ' as he has a previous engagement, but may come as she suggests
one day in the follow ing w eek. They are and have alw ays been w elcome to this or any of W histler's etchings. More Details
W histler has something to tell them about the Nocturnes. 'Adieu/Alw ays affecly/Jim'.
[Big exh. Notes Harmonies, Nocturnes Dow desw ells, 1884 or another of Nocturnes [illeg] & Chevalet pieces
Goupils 1892. MS W histler LB 13/38 note]
MS Whistler W694
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Hotel de l'Europe, Jersey,[1883?] 'Monday/I suppose you
have all given me up-' W histler had a stormy 13 1/2 hour crossing to Guernsey and spent hours painting
perilously perched on cliffs before crossing to Jersey, w hich w as flat but w ith a NE w ind as cold as Venice He
has not done a single picture except 'It is true that I have partly discovered a little game in w atercolours that
may possibly be w orked into a pound or so-' W ill return in a few days on the Ella, not the Fannie this time. More Details
Mme. Dominique of Guernsey w ill let them have the parrot for 3 French Louis but W histler refuses to bring it or
Mme Coronio's pots but w ill arrange to have them picked up by the man in St. Heliers if they like. 'Love to both-
alw ays affecly' (signed w ith butterfly).
[BL 13/35 note]
MS Whistler W695
Hotel S Romain, Rue S Roch, Paris, [1883] 7 Mai 83 (postmark) 'My dear Nellie' Asks her to hire an upright piano
by the month from Chappell's to be sent to his Tite Street studio before Saturday; and to enquire about 2
armchairs and a sofa. In previous dealing w ith them W histler refused to pay carriage on a piano and so cannot More Details
go himself. His trip has gone w ell but he must return on Friday or Saturday morning and w ill need everything
ready for Sunday. 'Love to both/Alw ays and alw ays in a hurry!' (signed w ith a butterfly).
MS Whistler W696
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square. Beefsteak Club, King
W illiam St, Strand, W C, 14 June 1883 postmark. 'I am simply too tired for anything my dear Nellie!-' W histler
accepts her invitation to dinner on Friday but must leave early because of various occupations. He cannot More Details
attend 'the throat dinner' because he is expecting to dine w ith Mde du Quaire. 'Love to all and [illeg.]' (signed
w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W698
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all, Jan 1884? 'You are
quite right my dear Nellie' Apologises for not w riting. 'The country w earies me-I have exhausted the Ocean!-...
and the grasshopper is indeed a burden- w herever he is!-' : thinks this metaphor should be sent to Atlas.
W histler does not approve of Nature and proposes to say so in his next brow n paper pamphlet. His w ork has
been mostly w orthw hile and he has ideas for 'games' or other exhibitions. Thanks W illie for sending him £10 More Details
and reimburses him by cheque. W histler w ants to raise money by painting a portrait and has w ritten to Jack
Chapman offering to paint a full-length of his w ife w hen next they are in tow n, if he w ill advance £200 now . The
Ross W inans' w hen they return are reliable purchasers of 'etchings, pictures and portrait'. Asks if they have any
ideas w here else he might turn for money since he does not w ant to approach the Fine Art Society. Tells them
to get this w eek's World w hich may contain another attack by W. 'Alw ays affectly' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 13 p. 37 note. No envelope 28.1.81]
MS Whistler W699
MS Whistler W699
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 11 Kisseleff Strasse, Homburg, Nr Frankfort, Germany. More Details
1 Sept 1884 postmark
MS Whistler W700
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St, Strand, W C, [W inter
1885] 'My dear Nellie' Suggests she or Mrs Sophie could drive round to tell him how they appreciate 'Steevies
success!-' as he is proving most popular in all the papers. W histler has been ill and asks how they are. He has
kept the upper hand in the row w ith the Society of British Artists. He has sent W illie a ticket for Saturday night More Details
and suggests he visits W histler at the Vale. 'Goodbye-' (signed w ith butterfly).
[The portrait of Stephen Manuel w as first exhibited at the Society of British Artists in their W inter exhibition of
1885. MS W histler LB 13/41 notes]
MS Whistler W701
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. [June 1886] 'My dear Nellie- (signed w ith
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butterfly)/President/ J'y suis j'y reste-'.
MS Whistler W702
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 19 Kisseleff Strasse, Homburg. London, 16 Aug 1886 More Details
postmark
MS Whistler W703
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, Villa Mann, 19 Kisseleff Strasse, Homburg. 3 Sept 1886
postmark. 'Dear Nellie' W histler got their 2 letters last night and is delighted w ith Dr. W histler's answ er w hich
show s that in medical matters 'he is bright and as full of 'snap' as anything that ever appeared w ith the
butterfly!' W histler w ill do something about Fenton Jones, and has arranged w ith The Court and Society this
w eek. The appropriate numbers w ill be sent to them. W histler supped w ith Guoch at his club in Hanover Square
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before going to Cumberland to stay w ith 'Stott of Oldham' for a w hile. W ishes he could join them in Homburg
but may be going to Paris if he can get aw ay briefly from his w ork, so asks them to send him Ross W inans
address there. Asks them to check if Aleco is going to take 5 of the guinea lottery tickets, explaining that each
gives him a chance for pictures 'besides the proof of the new etchings w hich is a beauty', and if so, get him to
pay by cheque immediately. 'Love to both' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W704
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Beaufort Grill Club, 32 Dover St, W, [c. end of Aug/beg.
Sept 1886] 'I don't know w hat is to be done, my dear Nellie-but I suppose it is clear that I cannot see the
w riter of the enclosed any more!-One President after another is irresistible!' Expects she is enjoying herself.
W histler w ent to France for 3 or 4 days w orking. Remarks that the letter should have been properly headed
but the w riter w ould not know better, and probably W illie w ill be as indignant as W histler w as. W histler sends More Details
a letter printed in Truth, misspelling Sapeur as Sapem. Says that 'The infernal painter people' did not come to
see W histler as they used to and after w aiting for them W histler w rote, and received to his surprise and regret
the letter w hich he made Mrs Sophie send to Nellie. W histler is exhausted and w ishes he w as w ith them. He
enjoyed a Sunday spent at Mrs Sophie's home. Asks if Mr. Foster is w ith them. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W705
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square. Chelsea,17 Jan More Details
1887.
[Presumably of Rev 1955 W /26]
MS Whistler W706
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St, Strand, W C, [1886 x
1888] 'Dont you think Nellie' suggests she invites 'the little w iddy' to stay in her spare room for a few days until
her home is ready. She is now staying at Eldon Lodge, Victoria Road, Kensington S.W. but her hosts are going More Details
abroad. 'She is really charming to look at as w ell as to have w ith you,' Asks her to reply to W histler at the
'Hogarth Club, Albemarle Street, Piccadilly'. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Godw in Oct 6 1886. W histler married her August 1888. MS W histler LB 13/43 note]
MS Whistler W707
14 Rue de la Scellerie, a Tours, France, 22 Sept 1888 postmark. 'I suppose, my dear Nellie, that you must
w onder w hat in the w orld has become of us!... w hen w e are ever coming back!-' They are enjoying fine
w eather and food as good as Tite Street at its best w ith John and Lizzie's catering. W histler and 'The
fascinating ex W iddie' travelled dow n the Eure and Loire and are now in Tours. Asks her to keep this secret
even from Mrs Sophie. A w eek or tw o earlier they returned briefly to London but she w as aw ay. They are
thinking of going to Bourges. Suggests the W illiam W histlers accompany them next year to the South of France.
Reports that the w edding w as described in the States and in the Paris paper 'L'Evenement', and Trixie has a
collection of cuttings. Asks if Nellie has seen W histler's letter to the 'Munich Exhibition people' in the World on More Details
about 7 September. Mr Hanson sends them presscuttings daily. Encloses cutting about Menpes from the 'Star'
and asks them to note the date and then remove it from the Romeike slip attached to it and give it to Walter
Sickert w hen he and his w ife next come to dinner, suggesting that it must have appeared through McCarthy's
influence. They should urge Sickert to see 'young Justin' or both McCarthys and tell them about Menpes visit to
Haden; and ask Sickert if he know s about Menpes letter to W histler after this, telling him that he w as rejoining
the Painter-Etchers, and W histler's answ er, both of w hich Roussel could tell him about. This should w arn the
McCarthys not to be friendly w ith Menpes, 'the Kangaroo'. Enquires about 'the Morrel MacKenzie' and if it is true
that the German doctor's report had been published in English. 'W ith much love from both to both of
you/Alw ays affectionately/(signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W708
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London, Angleterre. More Details
Paris, 14 April 1892.
[Probably for Rev 1955 W /31]
MS Whistler W710
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, May? [1892] 'My dear Nellie'
W histler thanks her for her help and w ill tell her later the amusing details of the affair w ith John Cavafy. 'Since
my Exhibition six of my pictures have already been sold by their "Ow ners", "Patrons", "Gentlemen" and the rest
of it for seven, eight ten, & in one case fourteen times the sums that they gave me! !-How ever in this w ay they
leave England - and more w ill follow -' It show s that even Aleco regarded W histler's w ork w ith the eye of a
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dealer. But these pictures have already changed hands several times and are fetching double and treble w hat
their original ow ners got for them. Asks after their health and if they are going to Homburg. The W inans family
suddenly left Paris w ithout saying goodbye 'Queer people w eren't they?' Asks if they have heard anything of
Starr and the Sickerts, and if they w ent to 'the Menpes business.' Asks if they knew Jacomb Hood refused to
sell 'the Leyland Gold Scab' for £800. 'Love from both of us' (unsigned).
[This dates from after the Goupil Exhibition of 1892. MS W histler LB 13/54 note]
MS Whistler W711
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 33, Rue de Tournon, Paris, [Aug.] [1892] 'My dear Nellie'
On receipt of her letter W histler w rote to Walter Sickert signifying his w illingness to let 21 Cheyne Walk to his
friends and suggesting they contact Webb, but got no reply. W histler also w rote to Webb and he w rote to
Sickert also w ithout results, as he telegrammed W histler today. If Sickert is still painting W illie they could ask
him to contact Webb, or else they could w rite to Mrs Sickert. Enquires after their health. W histler is busy w ith
the studio 'and the house- w hich w ill be a sort of little fairy palace- a thing on a fan!- or on a blue plate!' and
they are staying at a hotel until it is finished, and w ill probably go to the sea side soon for a fortnight. Asks if More Details
W illie is going to the dinner to Moffat at w hich W histler is one of the stew ards, and hopes to be present. W hen
the Cavafy affair is settled in a couple of days W histler w ill tell them about it, and the disgusting w ay he and
Aleco have behaved w ith W histler's pictures. Madame Coronio can at least plead poverty & W histler w ould like
Nellie to tell her he is glad to have been of service. They paid 30 gns. and it has fetched 10 times that, and
even then they demanded more from Mr. Thompson until he referred them to Goupils' solicitors. Asks if she has
seen Sarasate or Nettie. 'Love from us both to both of you' (unsigned).
[MS W histler LB 13/15 note. Freer 247 (mf 628-30)]
MS Whistler W712
33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, 7 Aug 1892 postmark. 'My dear Nellie' Thanks her again for her help, and promises
not to reveal it to anyone. W histler meant to tell her w hen he saw her, 'w ith the beautiful pictures before us'
the story of John w ho sold even the present W histler had given him, but only for a quarter of their current
value, 'so that he might have had about tw enty tw o or tw enty three times w hat they ever gave me for them!'.
Now that W histler has the picture safe he w ill publish the story of how he sold them for £650, w hich is more
than 7 times w hat he gave W histler for them, not counting the present: w hen 'The Westminster Bridge' alone is More Details
w orth a 1000; it & 'the Balcony', 'my Courbet on the shore!-and the little evening on the Battersea Reach' are
all going to America, except the Courbet. Asks if they told Mme Coronio that he w as glad to be of service, and
w hat she thought of John's action. Aleco w ho bought the 'three yachts' for about £20 [to Ionides] to retrieve
the 'Southampton'. Comments that Mrs Sickert is charming and W histler w ill arrange everything. Asks if W illie is
attending the Moffat dinner, to w hich W histler subscribed but may not be able to attend. Galignany w rote that
the Century Club had collapsed. '-so goodbye for this time.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 13/52 note. Did the Southampton Nocturne belong to Luke Ionides?]
MS Whistler W713
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 17 W impole St. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, ?Aug 1892 ?March
1893 [1893x1895] 'My dear Nellie' W histler is disappointed that 'the little studio' has not been sold. W histler
has it now and w ill try and sell it to visiting Americans or at his Sunday afternoon 'at homes' w hen everybody
from England comes visiting. The house and garden are lovely. Webb has w ritten to Coronio and that should
settle that affair. Trixie w ill w rite and tell them 'some scandal about a late spurious 'person''. Meanw hile
W histler discovered that Sheridan Ford had got the Gallignani to put in some paragraphs, and so put a stop to More Details
that. They have not seen Mrs Sophie but think she cannot know the Mor Gordon W inter w ho called on Sunday
because 'he is aw ful!' Congratulates W illie on belonging to both societies, and suggests he comes over for a
rest. W histler and Mrs W histler may come over for a few days later. Asks if they w ent to Menpes exhibition, and
if they have had the Sickerts to dinner. W histler and Mrs W histler saw Sarasate after one of his concerts
recently. Aleco has sold 'another little sea piece of mine - (some fishing smacks going out in the evening) to
Monsieur Gallimard, for £200-' having paid W histler £20 or £30. 'Alw ays affectly' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W714
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W histler. Hotel du Bon Lafontaine, N. Londe, 16 and 18 Rue de
Grenelle, Paris, August [1892] 'My dear Nellie' They got tired of the Rue de Tournon and moved here nearer the
house w hich is still being altered. Thanks her for her letter. Comments on 'W hat fusty old Prince it is to be sure!'
and asks if she has yet met and talked to Maxse. Asks if 'The brazen Nettie' is 'among'em' this yearw ith her
man. Apparently Sarasate and many other people are returning to England about this time, and W histler asks
w hen they [the W histlers] w ill leave Homburg and suggests they come by Paris and discuss John and the
others. W histler intends to w rite to John, and must send another small cheque to Madame Coronio although More Details
she is another w ho have profited by W histler's w ork. W histler is glad that W illie is w ell and imagines they w ill
w inter in the south. Wonders if they are near Munich, w here W histler has been aw arded a Premiere Grande
Medaille d'Or. Asks if they have seen the Potters. Encloses his letter about the Chicago Exhibition, or rather
about Leighton and the RA's past attitude to W, in the 'National Observer', w hich w as copied in the other
papers. 'W ith love to both from us all' (signed w ith butterfly).
[August 12 aw arded medal at Munich for The Fur Jacket. MS W histler LB 13/95 note]
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Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 29 Jan 1895 postmark
MS Whistler W716
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb. 1893. 'My dear Nellie-' Asks if
she has seen 'the little picture' since Thomson has had it on exhibition in Bond Street. W histler told him to ask
£500, from w hich he takes 10 per cent, and he w rote that someone w as already interested. If this does not
come off W histler may have it rebacked in Paris and send it to New York. The papers are more enthusiastic
about it than ever before and it w ill be reproduced in the Pall Mall Budget. Asks if they have seen the Sickerts.
W hen they got back W histler and his w ife w ere able at last to move into their house. W histler has retrieved More Details
the Nocturne w hich Luke originally bought from him for £20: 'It is a beauty! and he w as an idiot!' (Breaks off
letter to go to studio and continues on Sunday 29th): has just received W illie's letter and expects he w ill join
the Simoni faction. W histler is glad W illie has finished his paper and advises him not to touch it again. Remarks
that the cutting they sent him from the Sunday Times show s only a fraction of the success of their picture. 'W ith
love from us both to all & hopes for Easter/Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Copy of same letter as MS W histler LB5/121. It w as in Goupils Feb-March 1893. MS W histler LB 13/55 note]
MS Whistler W719
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London, More Details
Angleterre. Paris, 22 Feb 1894 postmark
MS Whistler W720
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb 1896 [1893 x 1895] 'My dear
Nellie' Has received her note and replies that she can unmount the proof and pack it flat w ith the lithographs.
Mrs Nettie Stearn 'had the collosal impudence to call!-' and being told they w ere out left a note asking w hen
she might come. W hen they did not reply she left on her tour w ithout seeing them. Sends his regards to Mrs More Details
Sophie and w ould like to see the photographs she took in the garden. Asks Nellie to w rite w hen the Sickerts
have been to dinner. 'W ith love to all' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W721
Angleterre. Paris, [18 April 1894] postmark
MS Whistler W722
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, c. Feb 1894 [1893 x 1895] 'My
dear Nellie' W histler is sorry to hear of their difficulties and W illie's illness. It is a shame that Joe W histler did
not pay w hat he ow es W illie. Asks them to send him Mrs Revillon's address so that he can send her a note he
has w ritten. Webb w ill have told them Nettie Carpenter intends to come to Paris and call on W, w ho w ill not
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receive her, 'a bold baggage'. He thoroughly approved Mrs Sophie's action in throw ing her out of W impole
Street. Asks w hy Luke is selling his house and staying at Mrs Sophie's. Asks if they knew that Gerald Potter had
sold the 'Little W hite Girl' and 'Nocturne Blue and Silver' w hich he got from W histler for £200 or less, for £1400:
so W histler w ill w rite to him. 'Alw ays affectionately' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 13/58 notes]
MS Whistler W723
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, c. Feb 1894. 'My dear Nellie'
Thanks her for sending the lithographs and the 'Forge', w hich is not after all a fine proof. That is probably w hy it
w as not contested. W histler should get £15 for it. He is about to W rite to Potter and w ill send them a copy of
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the letter. He has w ritten to Julia, 43 Galernia, as follow s: 'My dear Julia' Congratulates her on selling at public
auction the picture w hich w as a gift from W histler's mother to hers. Mr Thomson of Goupils tells W histler that
she could have got more for it. 'My compliments!/J.McNeill W histler.'
[MS W histler LB 13/59 note. c. Feb 1894]
MS Whistler W724
Angleterre. Paris, 14 June 1894 postmark
MS Whistler W725
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1898] Or Nov. 1894. 'My dear
Nellie' W histler thinks that only in England, w hich according to Carlyle is inhabited mainly by folls, w ould the
vulgar 'open letter' criticizing Du Maurier in 'the ["Lika Jocke"] paper' have been taken for W histler's w ork.
Encloses some more cuttings w hich he suggests she sends w ith this letter to Sis, and asks for her opinion. More Details
W histler is glad she admired his portrait of the President, in w hich the chair is only indicated; 'We think it one of
the very finest things I have done', but intends to destroy the other one. (signed w ith butterfly).
[A portrait of W histler o of W illie: if of W, it might be Gold & Brow n: Self-Portrait (N.G. w ash) exh. ISSPG 1898
w hen W histler w as President. If of W illie: the lithograph done in November 1894 - see MS W histler LB5/72 to
T.R. Way. MS W histler LB 13/65 note]
MS Whistler W726
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 17 W impole St, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, 23 July 1895 postmark. 'My dear Nellie' Expects they are very excited and advises W illie not to over-refine
his address. It is bound to go w ell and he can alter it if he w ants it published. W hibley has gone w ith his bride
to the South of France and it is too late to contact the Pall Mall. W histler w ired her today to send cards to Mr &
Mrs Pennell, at 14 Buckingham Street, Strand, and they could put something in the papers. W histler may have More Details
to send the little picture to Kennedy in the USA, although someone is still interested over here. The lithograph
of W illie is to appear in a Magazine w hich is just starting, as 'The Doctor', but W histler could call it Doctor
W histler-portrait of my Brother if he w ould prefer. 'Alw ays affectionately/J McN W histler'.
MS Whistler W727
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [19 Aug 1895?] 'My dear Nellie'
Suggests she sends him 'the little sketch of sky and tops of houses that hangs in the bedroom up stairs'. This
might bring in some immediate money w hile they are w aiting for 'K' to get 'the Studio'. W histler and his w ife are
leaving this afternoon for a spa in Normandy but W histler w ill come back to w ork in Paris frequently. Asks if the More Details
Alan Coles are at Boulogne. Asks if W illie saw W histler's letter in the Pall Mall on August 9th. Remarks that 'Sea
and Rain' w hich Aleco paid W histler £20 or £30 for, is on sale in Goupils for 300 gns. 'W ith love to both-
affecly/J.Mc.N.W histler.'
[MS W histler LB 13/69. Freer 249 (mf 633-5)]
MS Whistler W728
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London. The Royal
Lion, Lyme Regis, Dorset, [1895] Oc 13 95 (postmark) 'My dear Nellie' Encloses cheque for 200 gns for 'the little
picture of Devonshire cottages you have had hanging... at the top of the house for all these years'. It w as
bought by Thomson of Goupils w ho undertook not to sell it to an Englishman. W histler had cleaned and framed
it. Now they can afford to w ait to sell 'the "Studio" picture', and W histler hopes they w ill not have to take the More Details
W inans as boarders. Asks W illie to lend Mr. Hanson £10 on W histler's behalf and 'Not a penny more must he
advance.' And to explain that W histler has been too w orried to w rite. Asks them to w ire receipt of cheque.
'W ith love to both Alw ays/JMcNW histler'.
MS Whistler W729
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Garlants Hotel, [1896] 'My dear Nellie' W histler has been
immersed in w ork in the studio. Meant to w rite earlier to say he w as glad Mrs Sophie w as better, and asks her More Details
to apologise for him for not being able to accept her invitation to visit her at the sea side. Asks w hen they
return to tow n. 'Alw ays sincerely/J McN. W histler'.
MS Whistler W730
Card from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London,
Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 19 Jan 1899 (postmark) 'My dear Nellie' Sorry that she is in difficulties and
sends something to help. Asks how W illie is. W histler has not been doing too w ell and has had flu during the More Details
w inter but got through a lot of w ork 'Affectionately/JMcN.W histler'.
w inter but got through a lot of w ork 'Affectionately/JMcN.W histler'.
MS Whistler W731
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, 20 Feb 1900. 'I have just received your second telegram-and I fear Nellie that you
are right'. W illie w ould not have expected W histler to cross in such w eather, although he w ould like to be there.
Asks w hy the funeral is to be on Saturday instead of the follow ing w eek. 'Poor dear W illie- how did it all happen More Details
so quickly? It w as I suppose alw ays his w ish to be by our Mother!-' She w ill have received his previous night's
letter. Encloses a cheque for immediate expenses, and asks her to w ire receipt, and to send him the notice she
put in the papers. Asks if her sister Mrs Sophie is w ith her, since w hen W histler w ent over to the hotel first
thing this morning they w ere not there. Unsigned.
MS Whistler W732
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London. Paris,
[1900] 6 Mars 00 (postmark) 'My dear Nellie' On her suggestion W histler w ill w rite an announcement for Truth
for next w eek's issue. 'W illie w ith his dear good memory of family matters could have done it much better for
me!' W histler is sure Dr Law can w rite a suitable announcement for the medical papers and suggests he omit
such 'parochial' details as dates and place of birth, sticking to 'a more scientific character... summing up an
appreciation of the Doctor's standing and high consideration among his confreres and the w ork he has done'. More Details
Suggests she gives Dr. Law any suitable documents show ing W illie's part in the Civil War such as 'the letter
from the Southern officer to myself in w hich he spoke so highly of W illie.' and sums up: 'Let Baltimore be his
home, and generally The South be his country- and say that he distinguished himself in the War as surgeon in
Gen'l Lee's Army, seeing much active service and being in the battery around Richmond.' W histler has received
her telegram and is glad the portrait is to be reproduced in the Medical Journal. Advises her to get Mr Pennell,
14, Buckingham Street, Strand, to check the quality of the reproduction. 'Affecly/Mc N.W.'
[Dr W histler's letter no Hemphill Rev 1955 W /49. MS W histler LB 13/86 note]
MS Whistler W733
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Hotel Chatham, Paris, [March] [1900?] 'My dear Nellie'
W histler is delighted w ith the article in the Medical Journal and asks her to convey his thanks to the author. The
President of the Anglo-Russian Society, of w hich W histler and W illie w ere members has w ritten to W histler
suggesting he w rites something. W histler approved and suggests she w rite to him accordingly, and send him 'a More Details
grey thin book- a life of Major W histler by the Society of Engineers in America' w hich W illie ow ned. W histler w ill
w rite again and send 'Heralds' soon. 'Affecely JMcNW '.
MS Whistler W734
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. [March] [1900] 'My dear Nellie' Encloses cutting from
previous night's Herald of W histler's obituary of W illie, stressing his Southern activities. W ith regard to the
letter she received from Mr Taylor, W histler has never met him and objects to the tone of the letter, but this has
no bearing on Dr. Law 's article w hich W histler approves except for the poor quality of the reproduction of the
lithograph, w hich Pennell could have improved. W histler thinks it more important to include facts but not the More Details
dates she provided in his article for 'Truth', but he w ill w ait until he sees the account in the Medical Journal, and
asks her to send him several copies. Suspects Labouchere w ill think the article w ill appear too late, and w ishes
some such account had been sent to the new spapers before they put in their ow n notices. 'Affectly JMcN
W histler'.
MS Whistler W735
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Hotel Chatham, Paris, [March/April] [1900] 'My dear Nellie'
Dr Taylor's letter w hich he encloses, does not stop her from doing anything she w ants and he suggests she
burns it. W histler promises to give her a proof of the lithograph w hen he comes over. Encloses another cutting More Details
from the World and offers to get more if she w ants to send one on to Woodblock or anybody else. 'Affectly
JMcNW '.
MS Whistler W736
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 5 Aubrey Rd, Campden Hill, Kensington. 6 Norfolk St, Park
Lane, 15 May 1900 postmark. 'My dear Nellie' Returns 'the [Sargents?] letter' in w hich W histler appreciated the
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references to himself as 'his brother "James". Asks her to thank Mrs Sophie for her invitation to dinner but
W histler w ill be leaving as soon as he has finished things in the studio. 'Affectionately JMcNW '.
MS Whistler W737
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, c/o Mrs Manuel, The Baltic, Bonchurch, Nr ventnor, Isle More Details
of W ight. London, 12 Oct 1900 postmark
MS Whistler W738
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. nd 24 Oct 1900. 'My dear Nellie' W histler may go to Paris
on Friday and return Tuesday but otherw ise w ill contact her and come on Saturday or Sunday. Advises her to
sell the Greuze for the £60 offered since it is probably a copy w orth £15 at most. If the proof is in the parcel
w ith the picture she sent, W histler w ill put the Butterfly on it, and return it the follow ing w eek. Asks if she More Details
know s a Dr Perry from the University of Philadelphia or Pennsylvania w ho has called several times and
borrow ed £5 from W histler today. 'Alw ays/J.Mc.N.W.'
[Same as MS W histler LB5/130]
MS Whistler W741
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 10 Holland Park Ave, Notting Hill Gate, W. Garlants More Details
Private Hotel, 20 North Audley St, Grosvenor Square, London, 12 Nov 1901 postmark
MS Whistler W742
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 38 Tite St, Chelsea, nd 'Monday night' [1902? Feb?] 'My
dear Nellie' W histler has not been to the studio nor has he stayed in 'that horrible hotel' for a long time. Thanks
her for sending people to him. He had to put the first tw o ladies off because he w as unw ell but w hen he is More Details
better w ill contact them. Sends his regards to her mother. 'Alw ays/JMc.N.W.'
MS Whistler W743
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 10 Holland Park Ave, Notting Hill Gate, England. La
Haye,3 Sept 1902 postmark. 'My dear Nellie' Was delighted w ith his sister's letter and asks Nellie to forw ard
the enclosed cutting to her to explain W histler's appearance in the Morning Post. W histler w ill probably return More Details
to London and come to see her at the end of the w eek. 'Alw ays/ JMcNW '.
[Forw arded to 3 Radnor Cliff, Sandgate, Folkestone. MS W histler LB 13/88 note]
MS Whistler W744
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 10 Holland Park Avenue, Notting Hill Gate. 72 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea,8 Sept 1902. 'My dear Nellie' W histler arrived on the previous day and is leaving again so he
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cannot come to dinner. Asks her to give his love to Sis and ask her to w rite another of her remarkable letters.
Sends his regards to Mrs Sophy and regrets she is ill. 'Affely JMc.NW '.
MS Whistler W745
Letter from Mrs W. W histler. Notes for a preface to publication of W histler letters, w ith a list of dates connected
w ith W histler's life. The letters are to be published because they show the side of W histler's personality w hich More Details
made him loved by his close acquaintances, and the influences w hich made up his character
MS Whistler W746
Photographs of an album in w hich W histler plans to keep a diary. [West Point, 1854.]
The frontispiece is inscribed "Nulla dies sine linea" & show s a cow led monk w riting. The first page has tw o pen
and ink sketches of an old man in a nightcap reading a book, the next page, a top-hatted civilian talking to a
soldier in front of a tent & another armed soldier. More Details
Incomplete.
Photographs of original formerly (1955) ow ned by Miss E.C. Hutton, New York, now in Metropolitan Museum,
New York.
[W histler spent three years at West Point but it w as found too limiting for him & he had to leave the Academy &
a beautiful girl there, "Em".]
MS Whistler W747
Four monograms reading "TW W " and six reading "W histler", tw o of the latter being a design for the handle of a
spoon. [1854?] More Details
[2 impressions made from dies of the completed monogram - see W /1350, 1351]
MS Whistler W748
Four monograms reading "TW W " and six reading "W histler", tw o of the latter being a design for the handle of a More Details
spoon. [1854?]
[2 impressions made from dies of the completed monogram - see W /1350, 1351]
MS Whistler W968
Letter from W. W histler to G. W. W histler, St Petersburg. Stonington, 25 Feb 1843. "dear father" Their mother
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read their father's letter to W illy & Jemmy. He describes his lessons & games. "your little son/w illy".
MS Whistler W969
Letter from W. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Petersburg, 9 July 1845. 'Mon Cher frere!' Je suis heureux
que vous etes chez nous aujourd'hui parce que je peux vous offrir quelque chose russe que vous n'auriez pas
recu en Amerique. Gardez la comme souvenir de vitre petit frere/Guillaume./My dear Aunt/If I had more time I More Details
w ould w rite more but I hope you w ill forgive/your little/W illie.'
MS Whistler W988
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr and Mrs W. W histler. Venice, [Sept x Nov 1880] 'Dear W illie & Nellie'
W histler expects to return in a couple of w eeks bringing his etchings and pastels but leaving the pictures until
later. Huish w rote that he w anted W histler to take part in an exhibition in Bond Street of 'the Tw elve greatest
living etchers'. Asks them to tell Ridley in confidence to get the press ready. Tells them to read the New York
Tribune for 12 September, enclosed in a letter to Edmund Yates, and then send it w ith the letter to Portland More Details
Place, after one slight alteration. W histler received Hamerton's answ er to W histler's first letter. W histler send
the letter originally to Scribner's but since it w as too late for their September issue they sent it on, to the
Tribune. Suggests they send a cutting to Haden. Asks if they read W histler's letters to Elden. W histler is about
to w rite to his mother and sends her his love. Begs Nellie to w rite a good gossip. 'Every affectly-/Jim.'
[W histler returned in November. MS W histler LB 13/91]
MS Whistler W989
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. Tite St, [Dec. 1881?] 'Dear W illie' Walter told W histler that
W illie w ants the paint on Monday, so they w ill arrange it w hen W illie comes over on the follow ing afternoon, More Details
rather than W histler coming round in the morning. Instructs him to tell Nellie they must all be at the studio at
4pm, w hen W histler w ill have finished w ork but the light w ill still be good, 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W990
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St, Strand, W C, [Dec. 1881?]
'Dear W illie' W histler may come to see him on the follow ing day or by Wednesday or Thursday. W histler hopes
they liked the door but gathered from Emma that Nellie w as disappointed. W histler w as pleased w ith it but More Details
recommends that the doorplate should be professionally lettered in red. Thanks Nellie for the grapes. 'Alw ays
affecly Jim'.
MS Whistler W991
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 28 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London. St Ives,20 Jan
1884 postmark. More Details
[This probably contained cheque mentioned in Rev 1955 W /67]
MS Whistler W992
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W. W histler]. Chelsea, 17 Jan 1887. 'Waldo's address is/Palazzo
Barberini./Rome-' W histler heard recently from Waldo that he and his w ife w ere spending the w inter there. Tells
him to look at todays 'World' w here someone else is attacking Arry for a change. Recommends the Detroit Free More Details
Press Xmas number. Hopes to come round one evening. (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W993
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover St, W, [Aug 9th 1888] 'My dear W illie-'
W histler has been busy and therefore unable to see him and discuss 'the w ise Hurlberty and the w ily
MacKenzie'. 'and now I w rite to tell you and Nellie that the fascinating W iddie and I are to be married, probably
on Saturday- that is the day after tomorrow -' W histler w ill telegram to confirm this and they must have More Details
breakfast together before W histler sets off w ith his bride for Paris. They have been entertained everyw here,
but have managed to complete several sets of silver cutlery and dishes so that they can return the hospitality
they have enjoyed, in great style. 'Alw ays affectionately/JMcN.W histler'.
[Married Aug 11 1888]
MS Whistler W994
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1890?] [1890 x 1891] 'A line in
great haste-/My dear W illie' W histler has sent him as a patient the Novelist Mr Harland w ho w ill come on the
follow ing day about midday. Hopes to see them soon and asks them to call. Asks if they saw the Herald on the More Details
previous Friday. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W995
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [Jan 1892] 'My dear W illie' Quotes
'W ith our usual indecision -/Here w e are again!' W histler meant to w rite earlier but w as occupied w ith his 'big
portrait'. W histler encloses cutting from Figaro announcing that W histler has been appointed 'Officier de la
Legion d'honneur'. 'And after all those black and foolish years in London among the Pecksniffs and Podsnaps
w ith w hom it is peopled, you can fancy the joyous change!- Amazing! Just think- To go and look at one's ow n
picture hanging on the w alls of the Luxembourg!' W histler has also been aw arded a promotion and a new More Details
jew el of the Order of St Michael. All this should annoy the R.A. Trixie and Bunnie are w ith W. He w ould like Nellie
to w rite to Julia W histler asking her to lend the 'Music Room' to W histler's coming exhibition. Delepine told
W histler recently that W illie w as the highest authority in his line in England, and W histler imagines that the
departure of Mackensie w ill prove the turning point in his affairs. 'Love from all to you both' (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Comte R de M. Fezensac asked W histler to paint his portrait Feb. 13 1891. It w as completed 3 years later]
MS Whistler W996
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892] [14 April 1892] 'My dear
W illie' W histler hopes he is w ell and asks him to w rite. The Salon of the Champs de Mars w ill be opened
officially on Thursday by M. Carnot and W histler w ill be present as one of the Jury to w elcome him. Comments More Details
that Chapman behaved badly about his pictures. W histler heard that Molly Jones w as w orried about the
catalogue. Asks if Sickert told him that Starr ran off w ith the w ife of a man w ho had commissioned him to do
some w ork, and w as arrested by relatives in Paris. 'Love from us both to both of you/JMcN W histler'.
[Date as envelope. Rev 1955 W /79. MS W histler LB 13/49 notes]
MS Whistler W999
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,[late June or early July 1893] 'My dear
W illie' Says they are bad correspondents. Has received Nellie's letter. Asks if they w ill pass through Paris going
to Hombourg this year. Asks if they have seen Webb w ho had been staying w ith him in Paris. Expects they w ill
be busy w ith the w edding in London. W histler hopes to get to the sea and may come over to London. Asks
w hat he thinks of 'Sir George? & Lady Betty!!' Warns them that they w ill find themselves w itnesses in a divorce
case if they have anything to do w ith Nettie Carpenter and w onders w hy they allow her in their house after the More Details
scene she made. Apologises for not selling the studio picture yet and w ill try for a smaller price. W histler heard
that Walter Sickert looked ill and w onders w hat is w rong w ith him. Agrees w ith Dr. Bruce that W illie's article
should be published and offers to help. 'Alw ays affectly yours/J McN W histler'.
[MS W histler LB 13/56 note. Wedding of Duke & Duchess of York, July 1893. Sir George Lew is knighted in 1893
before 6 June 1893. See BP II b/7]
MS Whistler W1000
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [Sept?] [1893?] 'My dear W illie'
W histler has not heard from W illie or Dr Woakes and asks if he got W histler's letter about the picture. Asks
W illie to send a letter from Smalpage the tailor to him and a bill on to Joseph W histler w hich w as sent to
W histler because the tailor claimed W histler introduced them. Complains of the activities of anarchists in
England. Asks W illie to w arn Hanson not to associate w ith such groups: 'he is such a serious ass that he might More Details
be led by his love of mystery and general monkeyism to disport himself at some of the accursed "clubs"'. Asks
W illie to tell Mrs Sophie that he and Trixie w ould like copies of the photographs she took. Suggests he get Mr
Thomson to show him W histler's 'little seapiece' at Goupils. 'Alw ays affectionately' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB 13/62 note. Probably the letter of 19 Sept. 1893. DC Thomson had Violet & Blue: among the
Rollers. See BP II 2(p)/239]
MS Whistler W1001
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 11 Kisseleff Strasse, Homborg. Paris,19 Sept 1893 More Details
postmark
MS Whistler W1004
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London. 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris,15 Nov 1894 postmark. 'Private/My dear W illie' Encloses cheque for £10 for ticket for the Sunday morning
train arriving the same evening. W histler w ishes him to be present on Monday morning w hen some French
doctors are coming about an operation to be performed. Trixie does not know but they w ould appreciate his More Details
presence. He can stay at the Hotel du Bon Lafontaine and return Monday night or Tuesday evening. 'Alw ays
affecty/Jim.'
MS Whistler W1006
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [late July 1895] 'My dear W illie'
Enquires if he w as cross-examined during the case and asks for any new spaper reports of the appeal or
successful outcome. W histler has w on the appeal brought on the issue of sequestration and the Baronet has
to pay all expenses. 'I have touched up the little head in the studio picture - and some one is coming to see it
tomorrow .' Aleco has sold W histler's selfportrait w hich he bought for £50, for £700: and W histler notes that More Details
'Battersea Bridge' w as bought for 30gns. and sold for £600 and 'Fishing smacks' bought for 20gns. and sold for
£700. He also bought 'Sea and Rain' for 30gns but W histler does not know about the sale of that, and any w ay
he has made a good thing out of W. 'Alw ays affectionately' (signed w ith butterfly).
[See MS W histler LB5/125 for sale of Sea & Rain Aug. 1895. Appeal against sequestration w on 24 July]
MS Whistler W1007
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. Etablissement Thermal de Bagnoles-de-l'Orme, 29 Aug 1895.
'My dear W illie' The Spa specialises in Rheumatism and W histler recommends it to W illie as it is cheaper than
Hombourg. Cites the cure of Mr. Beurdeley. He and Trixie leave on the follow ing day for Dorsetshire. 'I have
cleaned and signed your little picture of the Devonshire sky and little village- and it comes out beautifully! - I More Details
have even added a few touches-' so later it should fetch more, but Paris is empty at present. 'In haste w ith
affectionate messages from us all to both of you Jim'.
MS Whistler W1008
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square. nd More Details
MS Whistler W1010
Card from James McNeill W histler to W m W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London. Lyme Regis,23
Dec 1895 postmark. 'We are shocking correspondents W illie!' W histler is better than the report in the papers
and returns shortly to tow n, but this is secret. W histler w ill see W illie then. W histler is amused that in spite of
the Monroe doctrine his w ork is claimed to be British. Last time W histler w as in tow n he w as too busy and More Details
w orried to see W illie. He is furious w ith Champneys for taking aw ay all hope from his patient [part of letter
missing]. W histler is glad that Nellie liked the exhibition w hich w as promoted by Huish and Brow n w ithout
W histler. 'Love and Merry Christmas to both of you-Alw ays affecty Jim.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[The exhibition at FAS w as very much of W histler's planning! MS W histler LB 13/99 note]
MS Whistler W1011
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W m W histler. [1896] 'My dear W illie' W histler is sending him a book as he
can follow it up better than W. As he told Sis W histler w as glad to see that the family came from Virginia rather More Details
than Low ell. W histler is glad W illie is recovering and thinks he should leave the country. W histler is w ell. H
w ould like to hear about the 14th century W histlers. 'Alw ays affectionately/Jim'.
[Same as MS W histler LB5/115. See MS W histler LB 13/79 note]
MS Whistler W1012
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler. 8 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy Square, [late 1896] 'My dear W illie'
W histler w rote to Sis saying he thought W illie w as in Hombourg having last heard from him there but she w ired
that he w as back in W impole Street. Encloses cheque from Goupils for half the amount since Thomson asked More Details
W histler if they could pay the other half at the beginning of the follow ing year. Urges him to have a holiday.
'Alw ays affectionately / Jemie'.

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 17 W impole St, London.nd [after 1896]
MS Whistler W1014
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish St, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, [1897?] 'Saturday Jan.2: 1897' 'My dear W illie' If he insists in sharing the money from Goupils, and
since W histler originally asked £300 for it on W illie's behalf, W histler agrees to take the £100 over and above More Details
that w hen the cheque arrives for the second £200 from Goupils. W histler is sure that Sis w ould agree w ith this.
Urges him to get out of London. 'Alw ays affectionately and w ith best w ishes for the New Year Jimmie.'
MS Whistler W1015
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square, London.15 Jan 1897. 'My
dear W illie' W histler has been aw ay and on his return Thomson came to settle the account. Accordingly
W histler encloses a cheque for £100 as arranged. Suggests he leaves tow n. 'Did Sis tell you about the "Francis More Details
W histlers Gentleman" of 1609 w ho had part of the original grant of land in Virginia and I believe w ent over
there? Alw ays affectionately and w ith best w ishes/ Jim.'
[Same as MS W histler LB5/116]
MS Whistler W1016
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam W histler, 17 W impole St, Cavendish Square. 27 Jan 1897. 'My dear
W illie' Agrees to help him to keep the table from 'the Sir Hugh man.' Dr. W histler must set off for Hombourg
w here W histler hopes soon to follow him. Meanw hile he must have the cheque for £30. Then W histler w ill take
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the table and keep it for him until he w ants it back, w hen he can pay W histler back. If W histler gets an offer for
it he w ill tell W illie. W histler w ill send Mr. Taylor, w ho did his studio, to collect it in the morning. Asks if Sis can
come round at 6p.m. as W histler leaves tow n on the follow ing day. 'Affectionately/Jim.'
MS Whistler W1019
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London. 110 Rue
du Bac, Paris,19 June 1899 postmark. 'My dear W illie' W histler has been absorbed in w ork and possible legal
questions, and so could not reply to his tw o letters. If he w as like Rossetti he w ould get off just a short reply
immediately w ithout fail. W histler has freely and inaccurately altered the text of the passage about himself sent
by a man from New York and forw arded by W illie on to W. He has not returned it yet, and certainly w ould not More Details
subscribe to it just to see himself 'among the illustrious of the moment'. W histler w as more interested in the
letter from their cousin in Georgia and w ill w rite to her, and return her letter to W illie. W histler is sure that 'the
original Ralph W histler Gentleman w ho in 1609 held land in Virginia... under the grant of Charles II' settled
there and established their family. Asks W illie to w rite back. 'Alw ays affectionately/ Jim.'
[Re W ho's W ho. MS W histler LB 13/67 note]
MS Whistler W1020
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London W,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris,26 Nov 1899 postmark. 'My dear W illie' W histler had not heard from Sis or
W illie for ages and w as delighted w ith his letter and now urges Sis to w rite. Produces a conundrum comparable
to those in the New York Herald on the British 'Victories' over the Boers. Promises to send a copy of 'Rire'. Asks More Details
how he liked the Caran d'Ache W histler sent him, and says he has another copy to send to someone else. 'Sir
Seymour must be a spectacle just now ! I sent Sis "Ces Satonds Boers"!' W histler is staying at the hotel and
Rue de Bac is closed up w hile the ladies are aw ay. 'Alw ays, my dear Brother,/Affetly' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Same as MS W histler LB5/116+. See MS W histler LB 13/67]
MS Whistler W1067
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomas W inans.1 Aug 1855. Thomas W inans. I.O.U. in favour of T W inans
signed by James A W histler. '$.450.-/Six months after date I promise to pay Thos. W inans on order Four More Details
Hundred & fifty dollars w ith interest for value received- Baltimore Aug. 1st. 1855. James A. W histler.'
MS Whistler W1071
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr W inans. 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea, [Spring 1867] 'Dear Mr W inans' They
have returned from visiting the country and W histler's mother show ed him Mr W inans' thoughtful letter.
W histler explains that although he is considered successful and can command high prices for his w ork, he has
been occupied w ith study for the last tw o years, paying for materials, models and a studio for the w inter, and
not exhibiting anything at the Academy or in his studio. 'For instance I had a large picture of three figures
nearly life size... far advanced tow ards completion-the ow ner delighted-and everyone highly pleased w ith it-
except myself-... I w iped it clean out,... and put it aside that I might perfect myself in certain know ledge that I More Details
should overcome imperfections I found in my w ork and now I expect shortly to begin it all over again from the
very beginning!-But w itha certainty that w ill carry me through in one third of the time!-' This progress w ill affect
all his w ork. He asks Mr W inans to continue to help him, w ith another loan, of £500. Encloses a photograph of
the cartoon for one of the pictures he is w orking on. 'The figure itself is about small life size and w ill w hen
painted be clad in thin transparent drapery, a lot of flow ers and very light bright colour go to make up the
picture.' 'Believe me as ever Yours affectionately/JA McNeill W histler'.
[W histler exhibition at RA 1867. Recipient of letter: Mr [Ross R.?] W inans]
MS Whistler W1074
Letter from W.L. W inans to T. W inans. 17 May 1860. 'Dear Tom' Encloses cutting from the Times commenting on
'Jim W histler's picture the Friends' before any of the other 100 or more paintings in an exhibition. He w ent to
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see it and admired it, and notes the effect it had on everybody. Suggests that this is printed in an American
paper, and Latrobe could w rite in 'the American' about it. This might encourage W histler to return and practice
in America, w hich he is considering. 'Your affectionate Brother./W.L. W inans'
Whistler PH1/93
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, aged about 10 years, leaning on table; full length, three
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quarter profile, standing, to left. [c.1844]
Inscription on verso: J. McN. W histler aged abt 10.
Whistler PH1/96
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, three quarter length, profile, facing leftleft, standing hand
on hip. Imprint on mount: Photographie Carjat & Cie, 56 Rue Lafitte, [Paris, c.1865]. More Details
Inscription on verso: J. McN. W histler.
Whistler PH1/111
Halftone print. Photograph of a drypoint of James McNeill W histler by Mortimer Menpes, 1885. Tw o images of
W histler: three quarter length, three quarter profile, seated to right; quarter length, three quarter profile, More Details
looking to right.
Stamped on verso: The Kensington Fine Art Society, 26 Alfred Place West, South Kensington.
Whistler PH1/118
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length, three quarter profile, seated to left.
Taken from a group photograph of the Hanging Committee of the Liverpool Art Club Exhibition, 1891. By More Details
Robinson and Thompson, Liverpool.
Pencil inscription on verso: 48207.
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Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in his studio, seated in chair, profile, looking to left. More Details
Inscribed on verso: J McN W histler.
Whistler PH1/171
Halftone print. Photograph of a miniature, c.1850, of James McNeill W histler and W illiam W histler as boys, three More Details
quarter length. Reproduced by W. Brow n.
Whistler PH1/191
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of grave of James McNeill W histler and Beatrix W histler, Chisw ick, three quarter More Details
view from left front. Probably by J.W. Revillon. c.1950?
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Silver gelatin print. Photograph of grave of James McNeill W histler and Beatrix W histler, Chisw ick, three quarter More Details
view from right front. Probably by J.W. Revillon. c.1950?
Whistler PH1/209 - Whistler's grave at Chiswick

Halftone. Process reproduction by W. Brow n of a sketch of the W histler grave, Chisw ick, by a friend of James
McNeill W histler. General view of church and graveyard. More Details
Caption: W histler's grave at Chisw ick designed by him for his w ife.
The tomb w as erected in 1912.
MS Whistler - Haden papers

Letters of Francis Seymour Haden and his family, w ith documents and artefacts relating to the W histler family. Includes More Details
Haden's correspondence as President of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers.
Whistler PH2/26
Platinum print. Photograph of Sir W illiam Boxall's portrait of James McNeill W histler, 1845.
Inscribed on verso of mount: To Seymour Haden Esq., Oxenham Manor, Okehampton, Devon, from Lady Haden, More Details
Dec 1905.
Additional note in another hand regarding the history of the original portrait commissioned by George
Washington W histler, now in National Portrait Gallery, London.
MS Whistler H481
Autograph letter, signed, from O.U. Doane[?] to Sir Seymour Haden. New ark, [N.J.], Dec. 31, 1894.
Has bought one of 4 impressions of 'Mouth of a brook' from Kennedy at W underlich's. Not copy in W underlich More Details
Collection. Other copies ow ned by Haden and How ard Mansfield. W histler etchings from W underlich Collection
recently exhibited at Grolier Club, New York.
MS Whistler H566
Autograph letter, signed, from H. Nazeby Harrington to Mrs [Ethel] Haden. 1 Woodchurch Road, Birkenhead, 4
Aug [19]16. More Details
Thanks for confirming etchings by S. Haden; could not understand Campbell Dodgson being led astray. Son
requires operation. Hopes she gets satisfactory new s of Roger Thynne. Harrington is M.O.i/c Cheshire
Regiment. Kennedy's nephew visited but w ould not take more Hadens as rage in America is for W histlers.
MS Whistler H567
Autograph letter, signed, from H. Nazeby Harrington to Miss [Daria?] Haden. Ennerdale, 90 Park Road South,
Birkenhead, 21 Dec. [19]26. More Details
Identifying and returning draw ings by Turner, W histler and D.Y. Cameron. Has 'Dusty Millers' as Xmas present
for her. Encloses his paper.
MS Whistler H578 - Cottage collection stuns world of art

Cottage collection stuns w orld of art. By Andrea Riley. Photocopy of article in unidentified new spaper, Spring
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1994.
Describing Juliet Carro's collection of material on James McNeill W histler.
MS Whistler W1419
Adam and Eve, Old Chelsea. Old Hungerford Bridge. Prints from etchings by James McNeill W histler, by
permission of Frederick Keppel. Leaf from unidentified publication. More Details
Annotated in pencil.
MS Whistler W1420
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Annie. Young W histler. Prints from unidentified sale catalogue.
MS Whistler W1422 Item 2 - Exhibition of etchings by J. McNeill Whistler

Exhibition of etchings by J. McNeill W histler. London: Obach & Co. [1903]. More Details
Includes: A note on the etchings of W histler, by Frederick Wedmore.
MS Whistler PF5/2
Print of etching. Artist: J.M. W histler. Numbered W 196. Imprint below image: Gazette des Beaux-Arts. Imp. More Details
Cadart.
MS Whistler
Items in the W histler Archive w ith unrecorded provenance. More Details
MS Whistler A210
Photocopy of letter from K.T. Parker to [J. Revillon]. Ashmolean Museum, 24th January, 194-? More Details
Details of W histler sketch.
MS Whistler B262
Envelope from [a representative of Prince Luitpold of Bavaria] to James McNeill W histler. [1889?]. More Details
Seal.
MS Whistler B263
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Letter from G.M. Sims, Secretary, to James McNeill W histler. Beefsteak Club, 9 January 1889
MS Whistler C7
Selling and buying order executed by Camman and Co for G W m W histler on account of JM W histler, on More Details
investment of $3.865.69, including commission. 30 Nov 1855.
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 9/1

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Rosa] Corder. [May 1879].
'Dear Miss Corder. Kindly give the enclosed to the ow l [i.e. C.A. How ell].' More Details
Letter to How ell pasted on same page.
MS Whistler D102
Draft from Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Sept 7 1887? List of 27 proofs of 11 etchings of the Naval More Details
Review .
Draft list of proofs
MS Whistler E50
Letter from W illiam Evans to Rosalind Birnie Philip, no. 103 Albert Bridge Rd., Battersea Park, S.W. 7, Southw ick
Place, Hyde Park Square, 1 May 1908. Values three little pictures very highly and has no w ish to part w ith them. More Details
But w ould exchange them for something by Mr W histler.
W ith envelope.
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to The Fine Arts Society, 148, New Bond Street, London. 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, Aug. 17, 1894. 'I am anxious alw ays to know immediately if proofs (lithographs or others) arrive safely-'
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since some etchings sent to them w ere damaged in the post. W histler sent the new lithographs on Wednesday
and asks them to acknow ledge their receipt and press them after their journey. (signed w ith butterfly).
Original
MS Whistler LB4 Item p. 171

Paris, Aug. 17, 1894. 'I am anxious alw ays to know immediately if proofs (lithographs or others) arrive safely-' More Details
MS copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip

t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n
MS Whistler F211
MS Whistler F211
t.s. copy, s.s.
MS Whistler F304
Photocopy of typed text of letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Arts Society, 148 More Details
New Bond Street. nd. 'You might kindly change me the little cheque my man has w ith him instead of his having
to go on to the Bank'.
MS Whistler F361
Nov 7 1887. 'Dear Sir' W histler encloses a resolution w hich he means to put before the Society of British Artists
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if it does not infringe their rights as laid dow n in their Charter. 'I am dear Sir/Your obedient servant/J. McNeill.
W histler'
MS Whistler LB12a
Form from James McNeill W histler to Forster. [26 July 1878] Asks F to sign and return subscription form for
Richard Josey's mezzotint of the portrait of Carlyle. More Details
[LB 12, p. 63]
MS Whistler F467
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Mrs. Arthur Bell, Rastgarth, Southborn, Christchurch, Hants, England. 33 Ferry
Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, October 14th, 1902. 'Dear Madam:-' Acknow ledges her letters of 18 and 23 More Details
September. He has referred her request to W histler and suggests she w rites to ask him if she may reproduce
his paintings. If he approves F. w ill send her some photographs: and he suggests she contacts W illiam S.
Marchant of the Goupil Gallery, London to obtain other photographs 'Yours very respectfully,' (unsigned)
MS Whistler H49
Letter from C. Vosmaer to James McNeill W histler. La Haye, 1 Fevr. 64. 'Mon cher monsieur,' V. has sent
W histler's medal to M. Smith, Capit. du Batavier at Rotterdam and hopes it w ill reach him safely. Hopes W histler
is exhibiting a picture in Rotterdam and suggests he w rites to M. Schutz van Houten the secretary for details. More Details
The first volume of V.'s book on Rembrandt has been published and w as mentioned in the Westminster Review
on 6 Jan. 'Votre tout devoue/C. Vosmaer.'
MS Whistler H205
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March 24th
1910. More Details
Re royalties for 'The Gentle Art of Making Enemies' to 31 Dec. 1909.
MS Whistler H206
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Executors of late J. McNeill W histler [Miss R. Birnie Philip]. 21 More Details
Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March 25th 1911.
MS Whistler H207
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Executors of late J. McNeill W histler [Miss R. Birnie Philip]. 21
Bedford Street, [London] W.C., 17th Apr. 1912. More Details
MS Whistler H208
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., 11th Apr. More Details
1913.
MS Whistler H209
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., 6th Apr.
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1914.
MS Whistler H210
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., 25th March
1915. More Details
MS Whistler H211
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., Jan. 2nd More Details
1920.
Re royalties for 'The Gentle Art of Making Enemies' from Jan. 1st 1915 to 31 Dec. 1918.
MS Whistler H212
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March 25th
1920. More Details
MS Whistler H213
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann [Limited] to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., April More Details
23rd 1921.
MS Whistler H214
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., April 6th
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1922.
MS Whistler H215
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann Limited to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann Limited to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March
24th 1923. More Details
MS Whistler H216
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann Ltd to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., Sept 29th More Details
1923.
Re royalties for 'The Gentle Art of Making Enemies', supplementary American statement.
MS Whistler H217
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann Ltd to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., March 31,
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1924.

Typed transcript from photographs of impressions on p. 28 of this volume of tw o missing letters from James More Details
McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell.

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. 28 Aug 1878 (postmark) More Details
MS Whistler H342
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles Hanson. Out of my memory More Details
MS Whistler H343
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C. Hanson. 8 sketches etc. More Details
MS Whistler H344
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to C. Hanson. 8 sketches etc.
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MS Whistler H351
Receipt from W. Holland to James McNeill W histler. Receipt for £15 from W histler. More Details
[Enclosed w ith P 444. W. Holland (agent for -?)]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Stanley Little, Exec. Sec. Ros, Alex., Hon. Sec., The Incorporated
Society of Authors, 24, Salisbury Street, Strand, W.C. March 10. 1887. 'Gentlemen-' Sends his acceptance and More Details
thanks to Sir Frederick Pollock and the Committee for electing him Vice President of their Society. 'I have the
honour to be/Gentleman,/Your obedient servant/J. Mc.Neill W histler'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.K. Irw in. 3 Aug 1857
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Manetti, [Italian Embassy, London]. Garlant's Hotel, Tuesday June 25
[1901] 'Mr. W histler, w ho has been absent, begs to acknow ledge Mr Manetti's letter- He begs him to present
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his compliments to the Ambassador and say that he proposes to do himself the honour of calling at the
Embassy-that he may personally receive the "small package" w hich it has been intimated to him confers upon
him a very high distinction indeed.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler J20
Letter from Miss M.H. James to James McNeill W histler. More Details
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Letter from A.R. Keay to James McNeill W histler. [July 27 1916] More Details
MS Whistler K4
Letter from Dikran G. Kelekian to James McNeill W histler. [June 21 1904] More Details
MS Whistler K6
Letter from O. Kellman to Charles W hibley. 10 Orange Street, Leicester Square, [London] W.C. May 10 1909. More Details
[Constable & Co.] are interested in publishing J.M. W histler's letters currently being prepared by R. Birnie Philip.
MS Whistler K18
Letter from Roland F. Knoedler to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip. 556-558 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 1 1919.
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Knoedlers have bought W histler's 'Napolitaine' or 'Carmen' as part of Richard Canfield Collection. Mr Freer says More Details
it w as stolen from W histler's studio and recovered. Asks for details of this and 'Mrs Beaumont'.
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Letter from Paul Lamperley to James McNeill W histler. [April 6 1909] More Details
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Postcard from "Cecil" [Law son?] to James McNeill W histler. [April 1 1925]
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Receipt from James McNeill W histler to G. Lew is.

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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs G. Lucas. [n.d.]
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Letter from E.C.L. to James McNeill W histler. [Draw ing of girl reading new spaper]
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Letter from Kate McDiarmid to James McNeill W histler. [n.d.]




Letter from Kate McDiarmid to James W histler. [n.d.]
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Letter from P.J. Jackson McNeill to James McNeill W histler. [n.d.] More Details
MS Whistler N17
Card from Per. Zilchen to James McNeill W histler. Nederlandsche Etsclub, 'S-Gravenhage, La Haye, le 16 Aout.
1889. 'Monsieur' Van W isselingh suggested W histler might exhibit some graphics in their exhibition. Asks him to More Details
send them before 7 September 'Esperant, Monsieur... que vous preter aux XX, je vous prie d'agreer l'assurance
de ma haute consideration/Per. Zilchen'
MS Whistler N18
Card from Per. Zilchen to James McNeill W histler. Nedrelandsche Etsclub, 'S-Gravenhage, La Haye, le 19 Sept.
1889. 'Monsieur' Thanks W histler for agreeing to exhibit w ith them. The exhibition opens Tuesday 24 More Details
september. Invites W histler and his w ife to lunch w ith the Director, Society members and van W isselingh.
'Agreer, Monsieur, l'expression de ma haute consideration,/Per. Zilchen'
MS Whistler N19
Letter from Per. Zilchen to James McNeill W histler. Nedrelandsche Etsclub, 'S-Gravenhage, La Haye, le 13 Juillet
1890. 'Cher Monsieur' Z. asked W histler if he w ould exhibit his etchings of Amsterdam at their exhibition but More Details
has not had a reply, and repeats his request. 'Agreez che Monsieur, l'assurance de ma tres haute
consideration/Per. Zilchen'
MS Whistler N22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of Committee, [New castle]. Hotel Gicquel, Paimpol, Cotes-du-
Nord, 6 Sept. 1893. 'Dear Sir-' Thanks the committee for their proposal but is [unable to accept it?] Mentions More Details
the unscrupulous patron Mr. Leathart, their fellow -tow nsman, w ho made a great profit from the picture he
bought from W histler but refused to pay for the cleaning of his picture. (unsigned)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Emma Palmer. 'The early years and boyhood of James McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler P67
Letter from Leonce Benedite to Miss Philip. 27 juillet, 1904. More Details
W ith envelope.
MS Whistler P250
Letter from Joseph Pennell to James McNeill W histler. [May 28 -] More Details
MS Whistler P251
Letter from Joseph Pennell to James McNeill W histler. [Aug. 19 -] More Details
MS Whistler P278
Probate of w ill of Miss Elspeth Philip. 1897. More Details
MS Whistler P409
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip. 19 Jan 1900 More Details
MS Whistler P416
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Rosalind Birnie Philip. 9 August 1900 More Details
MS Whistler P499
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Ethel W hibley. June 1 1905. More Details
Record of the day's events concerning Deprez; forgeries of W histler etchings to be sold in Paris on 7 June;
Freer; Meyer; Freer's purchase of Tom Way's pictures from Obach
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Record of subscriptions to a planned set of etchings of Venice by James McNeill W histler. More Details
A subscription list w as published by C. A. How ell in October 1877.

Record [by Maud Franklin] of printing of plates for James McNeill W histler, 14-15 August 1879. More Details

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Table prepared for J.M. W histler's account w ith C.A. How ell, 1877. No entries made.
MS Whistler P507
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Westacott. 18 Dec 1907. More Details
Thanks for copy of letter from W histler concerning birthplace
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Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Sir H. Thompson. 18 Dec. 1907. More Details
She has copied the letters from W histler to Edw in Edw ards
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Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to W illiam Evans. 1 May 1908. More Details
Pictures attributed to J.M. W histler in catalogue of W hitechapel art Gallery are by his w ife.

Record [by Mary Maud Franklin] of sale of proofs and plate of J.M. W histler's 'Old Battersea Bridge' to M. Huish. More Details
3-14 August 1879.
MS Whistler LB14 Item p. 67v More Details

Letter from Edw ard J. Poynter to James McNeill W histler. [Oct. 10 1871]

Letter from E.W. Pugin to James McNeill W histler. [Dec. 12 1869]

Letter from J. Birnie Philip to James McNeill W histler. 16 Dec 1868. Ensign's commission
MS Whistler S294-299
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Pablo de Sarasate. 6 letters : 1. 9 July 1893 ) LB4/12 [1883 x 4] S294 ; 2.
) LB4/13 [1883 x 4] S295 ; 3. ) LB4/24 [1883 x 4] S296 ; 4. ) - [April ? 1889] S297 ; 5. ) LB4/12 8 July 1893 S298 More Details
; 6. [c. March 1889] ) LB4/15 [1890 x 2] S299
MS Whistler U4
Letter from Nell Beckw ith to James McNeill W histler. U.S. Consul General, 'Exposition Universelle de 1867 a More Details
Paris.' W histler is exhibiting in Class 1 and may have his photograph taken for his entry card, free, in the
photography studio in the Palais de l'Industrie, gate IV. 'Nell Beckw ith/US Con Genl'
MS Whistler W326
Letter from Ethel W hibley to Rosalind Birnie Philip. [1904].
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Advises w riting to Freer regarding legal rights to stop publication against W histler's w ishes. Better to let
Caxton Club do it rather than 'Grolier Club w ith their scullion Kennedy as its prime mover.'
MS Whistler LB13 Item p. 15-16 More Details

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W m W histler. Venice, 1879-1880.
MS Whistler LB13 Item p. 41 More Details

Note from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W m W histler. [c. 1885-1886]
MS Whistler W709
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Helen W histler. April 1892. More Details
[See MS W histler LB 13/50. Copy MS W histler LB 5/118]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue de Bac, Paris, [Feb. 1893] 'My dear Nellie-' Asks if
[Copy of same letter as MS W histler W 716]
MS Whistler W717
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Helen W histler. early 1893 ? More Details
[See MS W histler LB 13/60]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 110 Rue de Bac, Paris, [Feb. 1893] 'My dear Nellie-' Asks if
[Copy of same letter as MS W histler W 716]

Note from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W m W histler. [1894]

Note from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W m W histler. [circa 1896]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler. 20 North Audley Street, [Nov 1901] 'My dear Nellie'
W histler still has a cough and is not allow ed out. Send regards to her mother and thanks to herself. Again More Details
encloses cards for a private view and w ill send one to Mrs Johnston if he can get one. Hopes Mrs Sophie is
better 'Alw ays/J McN.W.'
MS Whistler W740
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler, 10 Holland Park Ave, Notting Hill Gate. [Chelsea], Nov. More Details
1901 (postmark)
MS Whistler NB10 Item 1

Passport of James McNeill W histler. Washington, 29 July 1855. More Details
MS Whistler NB9
James McNeill W histler. 'Valparaiso notebook' More Details
MS Whistler W765
Invitation from James McNeill W histler. 17 Feb 1883. Blank invitation card to private view of Etchings & drypoints More Details
at Fine Art Society
MS Whistler W790
Letter from James McNeill W histler to RSBA.30 March 1889. - and other letters and an interview , from The Times More Details
and Pall Mall Gazette
MS Whistler LB1 Item p. 327-333

List from James McNeill W histler. Letter Book 1 page 327-333. List of lithographs etc. in stocks at Goupils, w ith
Kennedy, Dupres and Gutekunst. Plus date in Miss Birnie Philip's hand of the leasing of the studio in Rue Notre-
Dame-des-Champs. p. 333, 332, 331: a list of lithographs in stock on 21 January [1894] w ritten mostly in Ethel
Birnie Philip's hand. 31 lithographs are named, including tw o coloured ones of Old Houses at Paimpol and More Details
Lannion, and several marked 'rare' namely 'Portrait of Mallarmé', 'Corner St. Vitre' and 'Across the roofs Vitre'.
He gives details of th proofs, paper, and prices (from 2-3 gns.).
[p. 330 pencil note in Rosalind Birnie Philip's hand, that the lease of W histler's studio at 86 Rue Notre Dame des
Champs started 4 May 1892]

Card from James McNeill W histler. Tw o cards w ith W histler's autograph and butterfly
MS Whistler W832
Card from James McNeill W histler. Tw o cards w ith W histler's autograph and butterfly More Details
MS Whistler W834
W histler Menu. Feb. 23. Merlan. More Details
[See also LC 7/118 Oct. 2. Potage a la Maud]
MS Whistler W835
W histler Menu. Sept. 8. Potage. More Details
MS Whistler W836
W histler Menu. Oct. 3. Puree aux pois. More Details
MS Whistler W837
W histler Menu. Oct. 20. Potage a la Tortue. More Details
MS Whistler W838
W histler Menu. Dec. 31. Quinelles de Merlans. More Details
MS Whistler W839
W histler Menu. Jan. 7. Potage aux huitres. More Details
MS Whistler W840
W histler Menu. Jan. 20. Potage Bonn Femme. More Details
MS Whistler W841
W histler Menu. Feb. 13. Quinelles de Merlans / standing man. More Details
[See also LC 7/118 Oct. 2. Potage a la Maud].
MS Whistler W842
W histler Menu. Aug. 31. Cabillaud frit. More Details
MS Whistler W843
W histler Menu. Sept. 27. Potage aux tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W844
W histler Menu. Potage Tomate, a la American Crabb - Tissot - Allan Cole - Moore. More Details
MS Whistler W845
W histler Menu. Nov. 21. Potage aux limitres huitres. Mr. + Mrs. Gallw orthy - Lionel Robinson - Miss Caird -
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Shand.
MS Whistler W846
W histler Menu. Nov. 30. Potage Bisque. Mr. + Mrs. Jameson, Mr. + Mrs. Carr, Mr. + Mrs. Crabb. More Details
MS Whistler W847
W histler Menu. Dec. Potage aux huitres. Dr. [Godereck] - Charles Singleton - (cousin) Prof... More Details
MS Whistler W848
W histler Menu. Dec. 3. Potage au Gomard. Dr. Goodrich. More Details
MS Whistler W849
W histler Menu. Dec. 7 [1875] Potage au Gomard. Cyril Flow er, G.A. Story - Tissot - Allan Cole. More Details
MS Whistler W850
W histler Menu. Dec. 12. Potage Tortue. More Details
MS Whistler W851
W histler Menu. Dec. 15. Potage au Gomard. Armstrong - Lamont - Moore. More Details
MS Whistler W852
W histler Menu. Dec. 20. Sole frite. More Details
MS Whistler W853
W histler Menu. Dec. 23. Potage Palestine. Mr. + Mrs. Eden - Mr. + Mrs. Pearce - Frank Pearce - Shand - Horace
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returned.
MS Whistler W854
W histler Menu. Dec. 30. Potage - puree aux petite pois. More Details
MS Whistler W855
W histler Menu. Jan. 6. Potage a l'Estragon. More Details
MS Whistler W856
W histler Menu. Jan. 6. Potage a l'Estragon. More Details
MS Whistler W857
W histler Menu. Jan. 10 1876. Soles Frites. More Details
MS Whistler W858
W histler Menu. Jan. 12. Potage du homard. More Details
MS Whistler W859
W histler Menu. Jan. 13. Potage au homard. More Details
MS Whistler W860
W histler Menu. Jan. 18. Potage au homard. More Details
MS Whistler W861
W histler Menu. Feb. 1. Potage aux huitres - a la American. More Details
MS Whistler W862
W histler Menu. Feb. 7. Sole cuire a l'eau. More Details
MS Whistler W863
W histler Menu. Feb. 8. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W864
W histler Menu. Feb. 10. Sole frite. More Details
MS Whistler W865
W histler Menu. Feb. 11. Sole frite. More Details
MS Whistler W866
W histler Menu. Feb. 12. Potage au homard. More Details
MS Whistler W867
MS Whistler W868
W histler Menu. Feb. 26. Potage puree de [Riz.]. More Details
MS Whistler W869
W histler Menu. Feb. 27. Caviar, design. More Details
MS Whistler W870
W histler Menu. March 2. Caviar. More Details
MS Whistler W871
W histler Menu. March 17. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W872
W histler Menu. March 25. Potage printanier, aux quinelles. More Details
MS Whistler W873
W histler Menu. March 27. Potage printanier, aux quinelles. More Details
MS Whistler W874
W histler Menu. April 9. Potage Palestine. More Details
MS Whistler W875
W histler Menu. April 13. Potage Paysanne. More Details
MS Whistler W876
W histler Menu. April 18. Potage a la reine. More Details
MS Whistler W877
W histler Menu. April 21. Potage puritanier. More Details
MS Whistler W878
W histler Menu. April 30. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W879
W histler Menu. May 3. Potage bonne femme. Jeckyll - Hulbuth - Tissot - Moore. More Details
MS Whistler W880
W histler Menu. May 16. Rougets en papillotes. More Details
MS Whistler W881
W histler Menu. May 21. Merlan frit. More Details
MS Whistler W882
W histler Menu. May 29. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W883
W histler Menu. June 2. Potage bisque. More Details
MS Whistler W884
W histler Menu. June 5. Maqueleau. More Details
MS Whistler W885
W histler Menu. June 11. Potage [ceassais]. More Details
MS Whistler W886
W histler Menu. July 28. Potage tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W887
W histler Menu. July 31. Potage aux quenelles. More Details
MS Whistler W888
W histler Menu. Aug. 17. Potage aux tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W889
W histler Menu. Aug. 18. Potage bonne femme. Unidentifiable subject, rough sketch. More Details
MS Whistler W890
W histler Menu. Nov. 18. Potage aux huitres. More Details
MS Whistler W891
W histler Menu. Nov. 23. Potage aux huitres. More Details
MS Whistler W892
W histler Menu. Dec. 8. Potage aux huitres. More Details
MS Whistler W893
W histler Menu. Dec. 31. Potage Bisque. More Details
MS Whistler W894
W histler Menu. 3 Jan. 1877. Harengs. More Details
MS Whistler W895
W histler Menu. Jan. 8. Bisque Krab. More Details
MS Whistler W896
W histler Menu. Jan. 14. Sole Frite. More Details
MS Whistler W897
W histler Menu. Feb. 14. Sole - a la Maitre d'Hotel. More Details
MS Whistler W898
W histler Menu. Feb. 18. Potage palestine. More Details
MS Whistler W899
W histler Menu. Feb. 19. Troute [son monie]. More Details
MS Whistler W900
W histler Menu. Feb. 22. Caviar. More Details
MS Whistler W901
MS Whistler W902
MS Whistler W903
MS Whistler W904
MS Whistler W905
W histler Menu. March 8. Sole frite. More Details
MS Whistler W906
MS Whistler W907
W histler Menu. April 16. Potage a la leine. More Details
MS Whistler W908
W histler Menu. May 28. Potage printanier aux quinelles. More Details
MS Whistler W909
W histler Menu. May 30. Potage. More Details
MS Whistler W910
W histler Menu. June 1. Potage - bisque. More Details
MS Whistler W911
W histler Menu. June 14. Potage aux tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W912
W histler Menu. Jan. 29. Potirou. Elden - Canon Herford. More Details
MS Whistler W913
W histler Menu. July 19. Potage - Nouvelle Orleans. More Details
MS Whistler W914
W histler Menu. July 2. Potage clair a l'estragon. More Details
MS Whistler W915
W histler Menu. Aug. 28. Sole frite. More Details
MS Whistler W916
W histler Menu. Aug. 31. Rouget - sauce aux capers. More Details
MS Whistler W917
W histler Menu. Sept. 13. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W918
W histler Menu. Sept. 27 1877. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W919
W histler Menu. n.d. French soup. More Details
MS Whistler W920
W histler Menu. Oct. Saumon. More Details
MS Whistler W921
W histler Menu. Oct. 12. Potage aux tomates. Messieurs Mitford - Charles Kean, How ell + Dr. W histler. More Details
MS Whistler W922
W histler Menu. Oct. 17. Potage Palestine. More Details
MS Whistler W923
W histler Menu. Oct. 24. Soup aux poireaux. More Details
MS Whistler W924
W histler Menu. Oct. 26. Puree. More Details
MS Whistler W925
W histler Menu. Oct. 31. Fillets de Sole Maitre d'hotel. Mr. Elden - Miss Franklin. More Details
MS Whistler W926
W histler Menu. Nov. 1. Potage aux poireaux. Mr. + Mrs. Tom Leyland, Mr. Godw in. More Details
MS Whistler W927
W histler Menu. Nov. 3. Potage aux tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W928
W histler Menu. Nov. 2. Potage bonne femme. Pencil sketches of w indow s and [arches]. More Details
MS Whistler W929
W histler Menu. Nov. 5. Cabillaud. More Details
MS Whistler W930
W histler Menu. Nov. 14. Potage tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W931
W histler Menu. Nov. 24. Potage aux tomates. Vin Ordinaire - 1 Doz. 12 t. Champ gn. 2 42/-. More Details
MS Whistler W932
W histler Menu. Nov. 22. Potage aux poireaux. More Details
MS Whistler W933
MS Whistler W934
W histler Menu. Nov. 28. Potage al Puchero. Pencil sketch of the W hite House w ith flag, and man. More Details
MS Whistler W935
W histler Menu. Nov. 29. Potae al Puchero. More Details
MS Whistler W936
W histler Menu. Dec. 1. Potage al Puchero. More Details
MS Whistler W937
W histler Menu. Dec. 6. Puree a l'Erossaise. More Details
MS Whistler W938
W histler Menu. Dec. 27. Potage aux poireaux. More Details
MS Whistler W939
W histler Menu. Sept. 15. Potage bonne femme. Plan of large room. More Details
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MS Whistler W941
W histler Menu. Mar. 29. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W942
W histler Menu. Apr. 8. Sole - sauce blanche. More Details
MS Whistler W943
W histler Menu. Sept. 28. Potage aux huitres. More Details
MS Whistler W944
W histler Menu. Dec. 13. Rougets. More Details
MS Whistler W945
W histler Menu. Dec. 17. Merluche - farcie. More Details
MS Whistler W946
W histler Menu. Jan. 31. Potage bonne femme. More Details
MS Whistler W947
W histler Menu. Feb. 2. Potage aux tomates. More Details
MS Whistler W948
MS Whistler W949
MS Whistler W950
W histler Menu. [n.d.] Melon. Table plan Mrs. [illeg.], JMcNW, The Lilie, [Arasip], J. (illeg.). More Details
MS Whistler W951
W histler Menu. May 16. Potage aux epinard. More Details
MS Whistler W952
W histler Menu. Jul. 2. Melon. More Details

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Note from James McNeill W histler to Dr W m W histler.[c. 1894]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler.[26 Nov 1899] 'Amazing! This w hole Boer business isn't
it!' Tells him to w rite about the reaction of people in London to this. Asks how he liked 'the Caran d'Ache' he
sent, of w hich he has another for (someone unnamed). 'Affectionately' (signed w ith butterfly) ps. 'Sir Seymour More Details
must be a spectacle just now ! I sent Sis "Ces Satane's Boers"!'.
[Freer 172 (mf 426)]
MS Whistler W1127
Letter from Harold W right to Rosalind Birnie Philip. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London, Oct. 8, 1935. More Details
He w ill be attending opening of W histler exhibition in Hunterian Museum, Glasgow .
MS Whistler W1128
Letter from Harold W right to Rosalind Birnie Philip. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London, Oct. 12, 1935. More Details
Regarding J.M. W histler and an annotated catalogue.
MS Whistler W1129
Letter from H. W right to Rosalind Birnie Philip. P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., London, Dec. 10 1935. More Details
Acknow ledging return of Grolier Club catalogue. Art Institute of Chicago possesses 412 etchings and 214
lithographs by W histler.

Receipt from James McNeill W histler. 21 & 25 Sept. 1889. 2 receipts, from Amsterdam
MS Whistler W1338
Receipt from James McNeill W histler. 21 & 25 Sept. 1889. 2 receipts, from Amsterdam More Details
MS Whistler W1339
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam W histler. [1893?] More Details
MS Whistler X20
Press report on Criterion dinner for James McNeill W histler. [after 1 May 1889] More Details
MS Whistler X80
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [The Press]. n.d. 1890's ? Draft, about painting of May Alexander More Details
MS Whistler X81
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Judge of civil tribunal of Seine?]. [1895?] Re Eden trial More Details
MS Whistler X82 More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [an American]. Hotel Chatham, 20 October 1898

Envelope from Augustus Moore to J.M. W [histler] re quarrel w ith Oscar W ilde, 1883.
MS Whistler M510
Photocopy of letter from 3rd Internationale Kunstausstellung, 1888, Munich to James McNeill W histler.
28.10.1888. More Details
Signed E. v. Stiele, President, Karl Albert Baur, 1st Secretary.
MS Whistler LB7
Letterbook, containing copies of letters made by James McNeill W histler and Charles Hanson, 1888-1890. More Details
Formerly know n as Letter-book g.
MS Whistler LB12
Letterbook, containing original letters from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell, 1878-1879.
Spine title: J. W histler correspondence.
Note by R. Birnie Philip on flyleaf: This volume w as formerly the property of Charles How ell to w hom the letters More Details
w ere addressed by J.M. W histler. They w ere paw ned by How ell in the Kings Road, Chelsea. On How ell's death
the paw nbroker communicated w ith W histler w ho redeemed them & destroyed those letters w hich he did not
w ish kept.
MS Whistler LB13
Some family letters, by James McNeill W histler.
Letterbook, containing copies of letters from James McNeill W histler to George Washington W histler, Helen More Details
W histler, W illiam W histler and Deborah Haden, 1848-1902.
Transcribed by J.W. Revillon, c.1950, from originals then in his possession but now in MS W histler.
For details see records for individual letters.
MS Whistler LB14
Letterbook, containing copies of letters from James McNeill W histler to George Washington W histler, Helen
W histler, W illiam W histler and Deborah Haden, 1848-1902. More Details
Another version of MS W histler LB13.
MS Whistler LB15
Some W histler letters, mostly w ritten to his sister in law , brother & sister betw een 1877 & 1900.
Letterbook, containing copies of letters from James McNeill W histler to George Washington W histler, Helen
W histler, W illiam W histler and Deborah Haden, 1848-1902. More Details
Another version of MS W histler LB13.
MS Whistler NB2
List of etchings by James McNeill W histler, 1887. More Details
MS Whistler NB4 - Newspaper cuttings

Ledger of James McNeill W histler, recording sales of etchings, 1877. Mainly in the hand of Maud Franklin. More Details
On title-page: New spaper cuttings: a ready reference recptacle for scraps of print .... London: Marcus Ward &
Co.
MS Whistler NB7 More Details

Plate book of James McNeill W histler.

Biographical notes on James McNeill W histler by Rosalind Birnie Philip.
MS Whistler PC1 More Details

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1864-1865, 1867, 1872-1878.

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1865, 1867, 1873-1879.

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1878-1885.


Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1881, 1885.

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1883-1886, 1890.


Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1885.




Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1890.
Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, March 1892.

Album formerly containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1865.
MS Whistler PC15
Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1880. More Details
[Not available for consultation ow ing to fragile condition; microfilm version may be consulted.]

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1862, 1873, 1878-1880, 1882-1890.

Album containing press cuttings, compiled by or for James McNeill W histler, 1895, 1898-1901.
MS Whistler A213
Letter from Katharine Atholl to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, London, S.W. 11. Blair Castle, Blair
Atholl, 1st November 1935. More Details
W ith envelope.
Acknow ledging gift of item by W histler.
Typescript, signed.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. [October 1858] 'How , after having hopelessly w aited
for an answ er to my letter, during ten long days, Ernest and I made up our minds' and persuaded Mynherr
Schmitz to accept their belongings in lieu of payment, their w ork and W histler's series of etchings, set off w ith
only four sous donated by the servant girl Lina, to w alk from Cologne to Aix la Chappelle, fifty miles. W histler
drew portraits for their supper, and another of a Prussian child for a glass of milk, and several at a fair for More Details
fourpence each (5 groschen) w hich debasement of art w ould have disgusted George Chapman. At Aix la
Chappelle they met M. French w ho had been aw ay and therefore not had W histler's letter from Cologne, and
now lent W histler 50 francs, w hile the French consul at Liege lent Erneste 20 more so that they w ere able to
return to Paris at 4am this morning, to find that his friend had forw arded the letter from George to Rotterdam
w here it still is. W histler w ill tell her more later, meanw hile they are w ell satisfied w ith the amount of w ork they
got through and progress they have made. 'Erneste has nearly 100...'

Part of letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Seymour Haden. [October 1858] Persuaded [Mynherr Schmitz]
to accept their belongings in lieu of payment, their w ork and W histler's series of etchings, w hich debasement of More Details
art w ould have disgusted George Chapman.

[Little Martin - son of Henri Martin (Armstrong p.188) & w hom W histler w ent to Manchester 1857.]

[Little Martin - son of Henri Martin (Armstrong p.188) & w hom W histler w ent to Manchester 1857.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all, Jan 1884? 'You are
quite right my dear Nellie' Apologises for not w riting. 'The country w earies me-I have exhausted the Ocean!-...
and the grasshopper is indeed a burden- w herever he is!-' : thinks this metaphor should be sent to Atlas.
W histler does not approve of Nature and proposes to say so in his next brow n paper pamphlet. His w ork has
been mostly w orthw hile and he has ideas for 'games' or other exhibitions. Thanks W illie for sending him £10 More Details
and reimburses him by cheque. W histler w ants to raise money by painting a portrait and has w ritten to Jack
Chapman offering to paint a full-length of his w ife w hen next they are in tow n, if he w ill advance £200 now . The
Ross W inans' w hen they return are reliable purchasers of 'etchings, pictures and portrait'. Asks if they have any
ideas w here else he might turn for money since he does not w ant to approach the Fine Art Society. Tells them
to get this w eek's World w hich may contain another attack by W. 'Alw ays affectly' (signed w ith butterfly).

people'. unsigned.
people'. unsigned.
Whistler PH1/94
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of painting of James McNeill W histler aged 14, half length, three quarter profile,
standing to left by Sir W illiam Boxall. Photographed by Glasgow University Photographic Unit. More Details
The original oil painting, 29½x24 inches, w as donated to the University of Glasgow by Rosalind Birnie Philip and
is now in Hunterian Art Gallery.
Whistler PH1/97
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, three quarter length, three quarter profile, seated,
looking to left. Imprint on mount: London Stereoscopic Coy, 106 & 108 Regent St and 54 Cheapside, [London]. More Details
[1879]
On verso: John Walton.
Whistler PH1/99 - Late Mr J.A. McNeill Whistler

Silver gelatin print. The late Mr J.A. McNeill W histler, three quarter length, three quarter profile, looking to left.
Imprint on mount: London Stereoscopic Coy, 106 Regent St and 54 Cheapside, [London]. [1879] More Details
Photograph of James McNeill W histler, seated. Posthumous print of photograph at W histler PH1/97-1/98.
Title on mount: The late Mr J.A. McNeill W histler.







Whistler PH1/108
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, three quarter length, three quarter profile, standing, to
left. Imprint on mount: H.S. Mendelssohn, 27 Cathcart Road, South Kensington, London. [c.1884] More Details
Inscribed on verso: J McN W histler.
Cutdow n version of W histler PH1/107.
Whistler PH1/109
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length, three quarter profile, standing, to left. Imprint
on mount: H.S. Mendelssohn, 27 Cathcart Road, South Kensington, London. [c.1884] More Details
Another copy at W histler PH1/107.
Whistler PH1/195
Colour photograph of grave of James McNeill W histler and Beatrix W histler, Chisw ick, three quarter view from
left front. April 1983.
Inscription on tombstone: Sacred to the memory of James McNeill W histler MDCCCXXXIV MCMIII and of Beatrix More Details
his w ife MDCCCLVII MDCCCXCVI 'The place w here I also at last hope to be hidden for in no other w ould I be'.
Butterfly signature.
Whistler PH1/196
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of grave of James McNeill W histler and Beatrix W histler, Chisw ick, front. Stamp
on verso: E.J. Clark, technical photographer, 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick, London W. From negative in the W hite
Cabinet. More Details
Inscription on tombstone: Sacred to the memory of James McNeill W histler MDCCCXXXIV MCMIII and of Beatrix
Whistler PH1/197
Whistler PH1/198
Whistler PH1/199
Whistler PH1/200
Whistler PH1/201
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of grave of James McNeill W histler and Beatrix W histler, Chisw ick, three quarter
view from right. Stamp on verso: E.J. Clark, technical photographer, 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick, London W. From
negative in the W hite Cabinet. More Details
Whistler PH1/202
view from right. Stamp on verso: E.J. Clark, technical photographer, 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick, London W. From
negative in the W hite Cabinet. More Details
Whistler PH1/203
view from left front. Stamp on verso: E.J. Clark, technical photographer, 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick, London W.
From negative in the W hite Cabinet. More Details
Whistler PH1/204
Whistler PH1/205
Whistler PH1/206
Whistler PH1/207
Whistler PH1/208
Whistler PH1/213
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of memorial to James McNeill W histler, West Point, front. More Details
Memorial by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Whistler PH1/223
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue du Bac, Paris, part of garden façade. More Details
April 1986.
Caption pencilled on verso.
Whistler PH1/224
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of garden of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue du Bac, Paris. April 1986. More Details
Caption pencilled on verso.
Whistler PH2/4
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of the Hanging Committee, Liverpool Art Club Exhibition, Walker Art Gallery,
Liverpool, 1891. By Robinson and Thompson, Liverpool. More Details
Standing, left to right: Frazer, Charles Dyall, Enoch[?] Ward. Seated in front, left to right: James McNeill W histler,
Philip Rathbone, Arthur Melville, W.B. Boadle.
Whistler PH2/5
Liverpool, 1891. By Robinson and Thompson, Liverpool. Stamp on verso of mount: W. Holland, Frame Maker &
Mount Cutter, 12 Sherw ood St, Golden Square, W. More Details
Whistler PH2/17
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of a portrait in oils of James McNeill W histler by Sir W illiam Boxall, London,
w inter 1848-49, half length, three quarter profile, standing to left. By University of Glasgow Photographic Unit. More Details
Inscription on verso: Miss Phillips.
Original painting, 29½x24 inches, now in Hunterian Art Gallery, donated by Rosalind Birnie Philip..
Whistler PH2/18
Platinum print. Photograph of miniature of James McNeill W histler and W illiam W histler as boys, three quarter
length. Stamp on mount: C.M. Hayes & Co., Detroit. More Details
Inscription on mount: The original is in pastel.
Whistler PH2/19
Type not yet identified. Photograph of memorial by Augustus Saint-Gaudens to James McNeill W histler, West More Details
Point; w hole stone from front. Imprint on mount: Bogart, East 14th Street Rooms 34 and 36, N.Y. City.
Whistler PH2/20
Platinum print. Photograph of memorial by Augustus Saint-Gaudens to James McNeill W histler, West Point; More Details
w hole stone from front, cut out and mounted on card.
Whistler PH2/22
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of model of tomb of James McNeill W histler, Chisw ick. More Details
Specification details on mount.
On verso: text of inscriptions on front anfd back of tomb.
Whistler PH2/23
Silver gelatin glass plate negative of Harmony in Black: portrait of Miss Ethel Philip.
W ith front of envelope, postmarked 22 mai '97, and inscribed: Monsieur W isler, 110 Rue du Bac, 1 cliché More Details
tableau.
Whistler PH2/24a
Silver gelatin glass plate negative of w atercolour of decorated w ooden fan: three sticks, the middle one by More Details
James McNeill W histler..
Whistler PH2/24b
Silver gelatin glass plate negative of w atercolour of decorated w ooden fan: three sticks, the middle one by More Details
James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH2/24c
Silver gelatin glass plate negative of w atercolour of decorated w ooden fan: three sticks, the first one by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH2/25
Box of three silver gelatin glass plate negatives of James McNeill W histler's grave, Chisw ick. By E.J. Clark, 9 More Details
Harvard Road, Chisw ick W, June/July 1912.
Made at the request of Rosalind Birnie Philip and sent to her w ith prints.
Whistler PH2/25d
Autograph letter, signed, from E.J. Clark to Rosalind Birnie Philip. 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick W, 4th July 1912. More Details
Accompanying glass negatives and prints of James McNeill W histler's tomb.
Whistler PH3/24
Photograph of a portrait of Carlo Pellegrini by Edgar Degas, 1876-1877. More Details
Original signed: à lui Degas.
Inscription on mount: To James McNeill W histler, Louis Fagan, 1890.
Whistler PH4/1 - At the piano

Albumen print. At the piano. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details

Albumen print. At the piano. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/3 - White girl

Silver gelatin print. Symphony in w hite no. 1: the w hite girl. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/4 - White girl

Albumen print. Symphony in w hite no. 1: the w hite girl. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/5 - Symphony in white

Albumen print. Symphony in w hite no. 3. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/6 - Sea

Albumen print. The sea. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/7 - Crepuscule in flesh colour and green

Platinum print. Crepuscule in flesh colour and green: Valparaiso. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Whistler PH4/8 - Nocturne in blue and gold More Details

Albumen print. Nocturne in blue and gold: Valparaiso Bay. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/9 - Harmony More Details

Albumen print. Harmony in flesh colour and red. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/10 - Tanagra More Details

Albumen print. Tanagra. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/11 - Tanagra More Details

Platinum print. Tanagra. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/12 - Nocturne

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and silver - Bognor. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/13 - Arrangement in grey and black

Arrangement in grey and black: portrait of the painter's mother. Photograph of painting by James McNeill
W histler. More Details
Inscription on mount: Arrangement in grey and black: portrait of the painter's mother. Signed W histler w ith
butterfly.
Whistler PH4/14 - Portrait of Miss Florence Leyland More Details

Portrait of Miss Florence Leyland. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/15 - Arrangement in black, no. 2

Platinum print. Arrangement in black, no. 2: portrait of Mrs Louis Huth. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Whistler PH4/16 - Arrangement in grey and black, no. 2

Platinum print. Arrangement in grey and black, no. 2: portrait of Thomas Carlyle. Photograph of painting by More Details
Whistler PH4/17 - Nocturne in blue and silver

Silver gelatin print. Nocturne in blue and silver. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso: Cooper & Humphreys, 71 New man Street, [London] W.
Whistler PH4/18 - Arrangement in yellow and grey

Albumen print. Arrangement in yellow and grey: Effie Deans. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/19 - Arrangement in black, no. 3

Albumen print. Arrangement in black, no. 3: Sir Henry Irving as Philip II of Spain. Photograph of painting by More Details
In its earlier state before alterations.
Whistler PH4/20 - Harmony in pink and red

Albumen print. Harmony in pink and red. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Inscription on mount: Harmony in flesh colour and red [Maud] so inscribed by W on photo in Lucas Coll. More Details
Arrangement in flesh colour and red [Maud] (Duret's title) (repr Duret p 161) and Pennell 1911 ed fac p264.
Whistler PH4/21 - Arrangement in brown and black

Silver gelatin print. Arrangement in brow n and black: portrait of Miss Rosa Corder. Photograph of painting by More Details
Whistler PH4/22 - Gold scab
Albumen print. The gold scab. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso: Henry Dixon & Son, 112 Albany Street, London.
Whistler PH4/23 - Nocturne in blue and silver

Silver gelatin print. Nocturne in blue and silver: the Lagoon, Venice. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Whistler PH4/24 - Arrangement in black More Details

Platinum print. Arrangement in black: Lady Meux. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/25 - Arrangement in black More Details

Albumen print. Arrangement in black: Lady Meux. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/27 - Harmony in black and red More Details

Albumen print. Harmony in black and red. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/28 - Harmony in red

Silver gelatin print. Harmony in red: lamplight. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso: Henry Dixon & Sons, 112 Albany Street, London NW.








Whistler PH4/37 - Girl in red More Details

Platinum print. Girl in red. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/38 - Arrangement in black

Albumen print. Arrangement in black: portrait of Señor Pablo de Sarasate. Photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.

Platinum print. Arrangement in black: portrait of Señor Pablo de Sarasate. Photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/40a - Arrangement in black

McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/40b - Arrangement in black

McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/41 - Green and violet More Details

Halftone. Green and violet: the evening w alk, Dieppe. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/42 - Old clothes shop

Silver gelatin print. Old clothes shop, Houndsditch. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso: W illiam Gray, 92 Queen's Road, Baysw ater.
Whistler PH4/43 - Arrangement in black and gold

Albumen print. Arrangement in black and gold: Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. Photograph of painting More Details
by James McNeill W histler.
Albumen print. Arrangement in black and gold: Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. Photograph of painting More Details
by James McNeill W histler.

Albumen print. Arrangement in black and gold: Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. Photograph of painting
by James McNeill W histler. More Details
French photographer, '15 juin'.

Halftone. Arrangement in black and gold: Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. Photograph of painting by More Details


Whistler PH4/49 - Rose et or

Silver gelatin print. Rose et or: la tulipe. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso of mount: Henry Dixon & Son, 112 Albany Street, London NW.




Whistler PH4/54 - Rose et or: la tulipe


Whistler PH4/56/1 - Harmony in black

Albumen print. Harmony in black: portrait of Miss Ethel Philip. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler, More Details
before completion.
Whistler PH4/56/2 - Harmony in black

Albumen print. Harmony in black: portrait of Miss Ethel Philip. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler, More Details
before completion.
Whistler PH4/57/1 - Rose et vert

Silver gelatin print. Rose et vert: l'iris - portrait of Miss Kinsella. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Whistler PH4/57/2 - Rose et vert

Silver gelatin print. Rose et vert: l'iris - portrait of Miss Kinsella. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Whistler PH4/58 - Blue and gold

Silver gelatin print. Blue and gold: Robin Hood's Bay. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso of mount: W illiam E. Gray, 92 Queen's Road, Baysw ater.
Whistler PH4/59 - Little rose of Lyme Regis

Platinum print. The little rose of Lyme Regis. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Stamp on verso: Frederick Hollyer, 9 Pembroke Square, Kensington.
Whistler PH4/60 - Rose and gold More Details

Platinum print. Rose and gold: 'Pretty Nellie Brow n'. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/61 - Gold and brown More Details

Silver gelatin print. Gold and brow n. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/62 - Gold and brown

Silver gelatin print. Gold and brow n. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details



Whistler PH4/67 - Harmony in blue and silver

Silver gelatin print. Harmony in blue and silver: beaching the boat, Etretat. Photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/68 - Purple and gold

Photogravure. Purple and gold: Phryne the Superb! - builder of temples. Photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/69 - Blue and coral

Platinum print (?). Blue and coral: the little blue bonnet. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/70 - Rose et or: la neopolitaine

Silver gelatin print. Rose et or: la neopolitaine. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/71 - Shop window in Dieppe

Silver gelatin print. Shop w indow in Dieppe. Photograph of w ater colour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/72 - Tall flower

Silver gelatin print. The tall flow er. Photograph of w ater colour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/73 - Greengrocer's shop

Silver gelatin print. Greengrocer's shop, Chelsea Embankment. Photograph of w ater colour painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/74 - Channel off Jersey

Silver gelatin print. The Channel off Jersey. Photograph of w ater colour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/75 - Draped figure More Details

Albumen print. Draped figure. Photograph of pastel by James McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/76 - Cup of tea

Silver gelatin print. A cup of tea. Photograph of pastel by James McNeill W histler.
Stamp on verso of mount: W illiam E. Gray, 92 Queen's Road, Baysw ater. Inscription in pencil on verso of mount: More Details
Pastel on brow n paper. 'The tea cup' by Mr W histler, 11"x7¼". Related to Way 28 lithograph, The little model
resting.
Whistler PH4/77 - Little model resting

Halftone. The little model resting. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E.
Gray at W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's More Details
w orks to be compiled by Pennell under W histler's supervision.
Whistler PH4/78 - Mother and child

Halftone. Mother and child. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. Gray More Details
at W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's w orks
to be compiled by Pennell under W histler's supervision.
Whistler PH4/79 - Long Gallery, Louvre

Halftone. The Long Gallery, Louvre. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam More Details
E. Gray at W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of
W histler's w orks to be compiled by Pennell under W histler's supervision.
Whistler PH4/80 - Smith's yard

Halftone. The smith's yard. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. Gray
at W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's w orks More Details
to be compiled by Pennell under W histler's supervision.
Whistler PH4/81 - Sunday, Lyme Regis

Halftone. Sunday - Lyme Regis. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. More Details
Gray at W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's
Whistler PH4/82 - Little London
Halftone. Little London. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. Gray at More Details
W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's w orks to
be compiled by Pennell under W histler's supervision.
Whistler PH4/83 - Thames

Halftone. The Thames. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. Gray at
W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's w orks to More Details
Whistler PH4/84 - St Giles-in-the-Fields

Halftone. St Giles-in-the-Fields. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. More Details
Whistler PH4/85 - Butcher's shop

Halftone. The butcher's shop. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. More Details
Whistler PH4/86 - Little Evelyn

Halftone. Little Evelyn. Reproduction of a lithograph by James McNeill W histler, executed by W illiam E. Gray at
W histler's Fitzroy Street Studio, London, w ith a view to inclusion in a proposed catalogue of W histler's w orks to More Details
Whistler PH4/87 - Honfleur

Halftone. Honfleur. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Annotated in W histler's hand.
Whistler PH4/88 - Smith

Silver gelatin print. The smith: passage du gragon. Photograph of lithograph by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/89 - Decorated wooden fan

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Thirteen sticks show n, several signed. From left to right: no. 2 signed by W histler, no. 5 signed by Millais, no. 6
signed by Lord Leighton, no. 8 signed by Alma-Tadema, no. 12 signed by Alma-Tadema.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail. Photograph. More Details
Three lefthand sticks. Central stick by James McNeill W histler signed w ith a butterfly.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail. Photograph. More Details
Three lefthand sticks. Central stick by James McNeill W histler signed w ith a butterfly.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail of verso. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Three sticks show n. Central stick signed: W ilma Hallé, 8 March 1895. Third stick signed: G Clairin 1895.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler.
Three sticks show n. First stick signed by W histler w ith butterfly.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill
W histler. More Details
Three sticks show n. First stick signed: John Everett Millais May 1 1895; second stick signed: Fred Leighton
January 1895; third stick signed: L Alma-Tadema 15 March 1895.

Silver gelatin print. Decorated w ooden fan - detail of verso. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Three sticks show n. Second stick signed: I.J. Paderew ski; third stick signed: ... Burne-Jones.
Whistler PH4/107
Photograph of south end of Peacock Room, 49 Princes Gate, Westminster, London, 1834-1903..
Copy of original photograph in Freer Gallery of Art. More Details
Stamp on verso: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments, National Monuments Record.
Whistler PH4/108
Albumen print. Photograph of ceiling of Peacock Room, 49 Princes Gate, Westminster, London. More Details
Stamp on verso: Gray & Davies, 92 Queen's Road, Baysw ater.
Whistler PH4/109
Albumen print. Photograph of north w all (w ith picture removed) of Peacock Room, 49 Princes Gate, Westminster,
London. More Details
Whistler PH4/110
Albumen print. Photograph of w est w all of Peacock Room, 49 Princes Gate, Westminster, London. More Details
Whistler PH4/111 - Arrangement in grey and black, no. 2
Halftone. Arrangement in grey and black, no. 2: portrait of Thomas Carlyle. Photograph of oil painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/112 - Voisines

Photogravure. Les voisines. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/113 - Arrangement in grey and black

Halftone. Arrangement in grey and black: portrait of the painter's mother. Photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Whistler PH4/114 - Rose and silver: Ethel Whibley

Platinum print. Rose and silver: Ethel W hibley. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Inscription below : Cuistages 03.
Embossed on mount: C.M. Hayes & Co., Detroit, Mich.
Whistler PH4/115 - Rose and silver: Ethel Whibley

Platinum print. Rose and silver: Ethel W hibley. Photograph of w atercolour painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Inscription below : Cuistages 03.
Embossed on mount: C.M. Hayes & Co., Detroit, Mich.

Photogravure (?). Arrangement in black: la dame au brodequin jaune: portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell.
Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Mount signed w ith a butterfly.
Whistler PH4/117 - Blue and silver

Photogravure (?). Blue and silver: Touville. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Imprint: W m H. Ward & Co. No. 135.
Whistler PH4/118 - Harmony in black

Silver gelatin print. Harmony in black: portrait of Miss Ethel Philip. Photograph of painting by James McNeill More Details
W histler before completion.

Photogravure. At the piano. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Whistler PH4/120 - Arangement en couleur chair et noir

Albumen print. Arrangement en couleur chair et noir: portrait de Théodore Duret. Photograph of painting by More Details
Whistler PH4/121 - Little rose of Lyme Regis

Platinum print. The little rose of Lyme Regis. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Imprint on mount: Fredk Hollyer, 9 Pembroke Square, Kensington.
Whistler PH5/1 - Nocturnes, marines, chevalet pieces

Albumen print. Nocturnes, marines, chevalet pieces.
Published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler, issued by Boussod,
Valadon, Paris, 1893. More Details
Each mount signed by W histler, w ith butterfly.
Photographs of the principle pictures of the W histler exhibition held in the Goupil Galleries in March and April
1892.

1892.

Mounts of nos 3, 8, 16, 18, 20 signed by W histler, w ith butterfly.
1892.

1892.
Whistler PH5/5/1 - Symphony in grey and green

Albumen print. Symphony in grey and green: the ocean.
Photograph for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler, issued by More Details
Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893, no. 6.
Whistler PH5/5/2 - Nocturne: blue and gold: Valparaiso

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and gold: Valparaiso. More Details
Photograph for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler, issued by
Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893, no. 17.
Whistler PH5/6/1 - Nocturne: blue and gold: St Mark's, Venice
Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and gold: St Mark's, Venice.
Photograph selected for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler, More Details
issued by Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893, no. 2.
Marked 'This' in W histler's hand.
Whistler PH5/6/2 - Nocturne: black and gold: the falling rocket

Albumen print. Nocturne: black and gold: the falling rocket.
Photograph selected for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler,
issued by Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893, no. 4. More Details
Marked, in W histler's hand, 'This', and title added: 'Nocturne in black and gold, the falling rocket' w ith butterfly
signature.
Whistler PH5/6/3 - Harmony in flesh colour and green: the balcony

Albumen print. Harmony in flesh colour and green: the balcony.
Marked, in W histler's hand, 'This'.
Whistler PH5/6/4 - Symphony in white no. 11

Albumen print. Symphony in w hite no. 11: the little w hite girl.
Whistler PH5/6/5 - Harmony in green and rose: the music room

Albumen print. Harmony in green and rose: the music room.
Whistler PH5/6/6 - Harmony in green and rose: the music room

Albumen print. Harmony in green and rose: the music room.
Stamped: Gray & Davies.
Whistler PH5/6/7 - Crepuscule in flesh colour and green: Valparaiso

Albumen print. Crepuscule in flesh colour and green: Valparaiso..
Whistler PH5/6/8 - Caprice in purple and gold

Albumen print. Caprice in purple and gold: the gold screen.
Whistler PH5/6/9 - Nocturne: blue and silver: Battersea Reach

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and silver: Battersea Reach.
Whistler PH5/6/10 - Nocturne: grey and gold: Chelsea: snow

Albumen print. Nocturne: grey and gold: Chelsea: snow .
Whistler PH5/6/11 - Chelsea in ice

Albumen print. Chelsea in ice.
Whistler PH5/6/12 - Nocturne: blue and silver: Chelsea

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and silver: Chelsea.
Whistler PH5/6/13 - Harmony in pink and grey: portrait of Lady Meux

Albumen print. Harmony in pink and grey: portrait of Lady Meux.
Whistler PH5/6/14 - Harmony in pink and grey: portrait of Lady Meux

Albumen print. Harmony in pink and grey: portrat of Lady Meux.
Whistler PH5/6/15 - Arrangement in grey and black: Thomas Carlyle

Albumen print. Arrangement in grey and black: Thomas Carlyle.
Whistler PH5/6/16 - Arrangement in grey and black: Thomas Carlyle

Albumen print. Arrangement in grey and black: Thomas Carlyle.
Whistler PH5/7/1 - Grey and silver: Old Battersea Reach

Albumen print. Grey and silver: Old Battersea Reach. More Details
Photograph considered for but not selected for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by
James McNeill W histler, issued by Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893.
Whistler PH5/7/2 - Brown and silver: Old Battersea Bridge

Albumen print. Brow n and silver: Old Battersea Bridge.
Photograph considered for but not selected for published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by More Details
Whistler PH5/7/3 - Grey and silver: Chelsea Wharf

Albumen print. Grey and silver: Chelsea W harf. More Details
Whistler PH5/7/4 - Crepuscule in opal: Trouville

Albumen print. Crepuscule in opal: Trouville.
Whistler PH5/7/5 - Trouville

Albumen print. Trouville. More Details
Whistler PH5/7/6 - Nocturne in blue and silver

Albumen print. Nocturne in blue and silver.
Whistler PH5/7/7 - Nocturne: blue and silver: Cremorne lights

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and silver: Cremorne lights.
Whistler PH5/7/8 - Nocturne: Battersea

Albumen print. Nocturne: Battersea. More Details
Whistler PH5/7/9 - Nocturne in black and gold: entrance to Southampton Water

Albumen print. Nocturne in black and gold: entrance to Southampton Water.
Whistler PH5/7/10 - Nocturne: grey and silver: Chelsea Embankment, winter

Albumen print. Nocturne: grey and silver: Chelsea Embankment, w inter.
Whistler PH5/7/11 - Nocturne: grey and silver: Chelsea Embankment, winter

Albumen print. Nocturne: grey and silver: Chelsea Embankment, w inter. More Details
Whistler PH5/7/12 - Nocturne: silver and opal: Chelsea

Albumen print. Nocturne: silver and opal: Chelsea. More Details
Whistler PH5/8 - Lange Leizen

Albumen print. The Lange Leizen: of the six marks: purple and rose. More Details
Photograph used in published portfolio of mounted photographs of paintings by James McNeill W histler, issued
by Boussod, Valadon, Paris, 1893, no. 23.
Whistler PH5/9/1 - Blue and silver: blue wave, Biarritz

Albumen print. Blue and silver: blue w ave, Biarritz.
Whistler PH5/9/2 - Nocturne: blue and silver: Cremorne lights

Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and silver: Cremorne lights.
Whistler PH5/9/3 - Nocturne: blue and gold: Southampton Water
Albumen print. Nocturne: blue and gold: Southampton Water. More Details
Whistler PH6/1
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, entrance end, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Imprint on mount: Thos. E. Marr, 180 Tremont St, Boston.
Whistler PH6/2
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, close-up of entrance end, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston,
February 1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/3
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, end opposite entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, More Details
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/4
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, close-up of entrance end, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, More Details
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/5
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, w all to right of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston,
Whistler PH6/6
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, w all to right of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, More Details
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/7
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/8
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, w all to left of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, More Details
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/9
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, w all to left of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston,
Whistler PH6/10
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/11
Platinum print. Photograph of room of lithographs and draw ings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Whistler PH6/12
Platinum print. Photograph of room of etchings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February 1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/13
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, entrance end, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Whistler PH6/14
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, close-up of entrance end, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston,
Whistler PH6/15
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/16
February 1904: close-up of painting on this w all, 'La princesse du pays de la porcelaine'.
Whistler PH6/17
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, w all to right of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston,
Whistler PH6/18
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/19
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/20
Platinum print. Photograph of principal room, far end of w all to right of entrance, W histler Memorial Exhibition,
Boston, February 1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/21
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/22
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/23
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/24
Whistler PH6/25
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/26
February 1904.
Whistler PH6/27
Whistler PH6/28
Platinum print. Photograph of room of w atercolours and pastels, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Whistler PH6/29
Platinum print. Photograph of room of lithographs and draw ings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Whistler PH6/30
Platinum print. Photograph of room of etchings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February 1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/31
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of exhibits, room of etchings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February More Details
1904.
Whistler PH6/32
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of exhibits, room of etchings, W histler Memorial Exhibition, Boston, February
1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/33
1904.
Whistler PH6/34
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1904.
Whistler PH6/35
1904.
Whistler PH6/36
1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/37
1904.
Whistler PH6/38
1904.
Whistler PH6/39
1904. More Details
Whistler PH6/40
1904.
Whistler PH6/41
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of Exhibition of Oils and Pastels by James McNeill W histler, Metropolitan Museum More Details
of Art, 1910; corner of room.
Whistler PH6/42
Whistler PH6/43
Whistler PH6/44
Whistler PH6/45 More Details

Silver gelatin print. Photograph of gallery, exhibition of etchings, New York?

Platinum print. Photograph of w orks by James McNeill W histler, exhibition of etchings, New York?

Silver gelatin print. Photograph of w orks by James McNeill W histler, exhibition of etchings, New York?
Whistler PH7/7
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of Freer Gallery of Art, Washington: view across corridor to south-w est corner, More Details
show ing entrance to gallery of paintings by James McNeill W histler.
Stamp on verso: Freer Gallery of Art.
Whistler PH8/3 - Arrangement in black and brown: the fur jacket

Albumen print. Arrangement in black and brow n: the fur jacket (1876). Framed photograph of painting by James More Details
McNeill W histler.
Stamp on backing paper (now detached): J. Dalley, gilder and picture frame maker, 62 Heath St, Hampstead.
MS Whistler PF1 More Details

Portfolio containing certificates of aw ards to James McNeill W histler and other documents.
MS Whistler PF1/1
III. Internationale Kunstausstellung 1888 (Münchener Jubiläumsausstellung). Die Goldene Medaille II. Classe.
Certificate of aw ard to 'J. Mc. Neal W histler in London'. München, 28. Oktober 1888. Signed: Eugen Stieler, More Details
Präsident; Karl Albert Baur, Scriftführer.
MS Whistler PF1/2
Exposition Universelle de 1889, Ministère du Commerce de l'Industrie et des Colonies, République Française. More Details
Médaile d'or. Certificate of aw ard to [J.M.] W histler. Paris, 29 septembre 1889. Signed: G. Berger, Directeur
Général; L. Ciran, Président du Conseil.
MS Whistler PF1/3
Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur. Chevalier. Certificate of aw ard by President of France to J.A.M. W histler. More Details
Paris, 3 décembre 1889.
MS Whistler PF1/4
Greeting to James McNeil W histler, Esquire, from his fellow members of the Chelsea Arts Club. A record of their More Details
appreciation of the distinguished honour that comes to him by the placing of his mother's portrait in the
national collection of France. 19 December 1891. 61 signatures.
MS Whistler PF1/5
Ordre National de la Légion d'Honneur. Officier. Certificate of aw ard by President of France to J.A.M. W histler. More Details
Paris, 2 février 1892.
MS Whistler PF1/6
VI. Internationale Kunstausstellung 1892. Die Goldene Medaille I. Classe. Certificate of aw ard to 'James M. Neil More Details
W histler in London'. München, 31. Oktober 1892. Signed: Eugen von Stieler, Präsident; Karl Albert Baur,
Scriftführer.
MS Whistler PF1/7
Temple Gold Medal, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Certificate of aw ard to J. McNeil W histler. More Details
Philadelphia, February 12th 1894. Signed: Harrison S. Morris, Secretary; Edw ard H. Coates, President.
MS Whistler PF1/8
Exposition Internationale du Livre et des Industries du Papier. Diplome de Collaborateur, décérné à Monsieur J. More Details
McNeill W histler. Paris, 23 novembre 1894.
MS Whistler PF1/9
L'insigne reale Accademia Romana delle Belle Arti denominata di San Luca. Certificate of aw ard of merit, non-
resident professor, class of letters, to 'James M' Nicol W histler doi New York'. [Rome], 15 March 1900. Aw arded More Details
31 December 1899.
W ith container addressed to W histler at 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, postmarked Roma, 2 April 1900.
MS Whistler PF1/10
Exposition Universelle de 1900, Ministère du Commerce, de l'Industrie, des Postes et des Télégraphes,
République Française. Diplôme de Grand Prix, Groupe II, Classe 7, États-Unis. Certificate of aw ard to 'J.-Mac Neil More Details
W histler, à Paris'. Paris, 18 aout 1900.
W ith container addressed to W histler at Hotel des Indes, La Haye, Hollande, postmarked 2 September.
MS Whistler PF1/11
Exposition Universelle de 1900, Ministère du Commerce, de l'Industrie, des Postes et des Télégraphes,
République Française. Diplôme de Grand Prix, Groupe II, Classe 8, États-Unis. Certificate of aw ard to 'J.-Mac Neil More Details
W histler, à Paris'. Paris, 18 aout 1900.
MS Whistler PF1/12
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, A.D. 1901. Certificate of aw ard of Gold Medal on James McNeill
W histler for oil and w ater color paintings. Undated. More Details
W ith container addressed to W histler at 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, readdressed to Tite Street, Chelsea, London,
postmarked Buffalo, March 25.
MS Whistler PF1/13
Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo, New York, A.D. 1901. Certificate of aw ard of Gold Medal on James McNeill More Details
W histler for etchings. Undated.
MS Whistler PF1/14
Commendatore dell' Ordine della Corona d'Italia. Certificate of aw ard by Vittorio Emanuele III to J. MacNeil More Details
W histler. Roma, 5 Maggio 1901. Aw arded 18 April 1901.
MS Whistler PF1/15
Koeniglich Saechsischen Academie der Bildenden Kuenste. Certificate to 'J.M. Neill W histler in London'. Dresden, More Details
23 April 1901.
MS Whistler PF1/16
Internationale Kunstausstellung Dresden 1901. Grosse Goldene Plakette. Certificate of aw ard to James More Details
W histler in London. Dresden, 24 April 1901.
MS Whistler PF1/17
University of Glasgow . Certificate conferring honorary doctorate on James McNeill W histler. Glasgow , 21 April More Details
1903. 25 signatures.
MS Whistler PF1/22
Poster advertising Collins dictionaries. Illustration incorporates James McNeill W histler's portrait of his mother. More Details
MS Whistler PF1/23
W histler, Gemälde, Aquarelle, Handzeichnungen, Druckgraphik. 1. Oktober - 24. November 1969, More Details
Nationalgalerie, Staatliche Museen Preussischer Kulturbesitz, Berlin. Poster.
MS Whistler PF1/24 More Details

Evening Standard and St James's Gazette, 5th edition. Poster. 'W histler's letters in court.'
MS Whistler PF1/1a
Printed letter from Central-Comité, III. Internationale Kunstausstellung 1888 (Münchener Jubiläumsausstellung) More Details
to [James McNeill W histler]. München, 28. Oktober 1888.
Notice of aw ard of medal. Signed: E. v. Stieler, Präsident, Karl Albert Baur, Schriftführer.
MS Whistler PF1/6a
Printed letter from Central-Comité, VI. Internationale Kunstausstellung 1892 to [James McNeill W histler]. More Details
München, 31. Oktober 1892.
Notice of aw ard of medal. Signed: v. Stieler, Präsident, K.A. Baur, Schriftführer.
MS Whistler PF2 More Details
Wooden box containing certificates of aw ards to James McNeill W histler and other items.
MS Whistler PF2/1
Die Koeniglich Bayerische Akademie der Bildenden Kuenste in Muenchen. Certificate appointing J. McNeill More Details
W histler an honorary member. Muenchen, 1. November 1888. Signed: F.A. v. Raulbach, Weber.
MS Whistler PF2/2
The Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture and Architecture. Certificate of election of James McNeill More Details
W histler as Honorary Member. Edinburgh, 12th November 1902. Signed Edw ard R & I; G.W. Reid, President;
George Hay, Secretary.
MS Whistler PF3 - Etchings by James Whistler

Etchings by James W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, [London]. Portfolio; contents removed. More Details
Heart-shaped paper label on front addressed to: James W histler, 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris.

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to Marcus Huish, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 10 October 1877. More Details
MS Whistler NB4 Item p. 1-2

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 12 October-5 More Details
November 1877.

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to Queen Victoria, W indsor Castle, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. More Details
19-22 October 1877.

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to J. Hogarth & Sons, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 22-27 October More Details
1877.

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 9-11 November More Details
1877.

1877.

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 10 More Details
November 1877.

1877.
MS Whistler NB4 Item p. 12 More Details

Design for a w all sconce decorated w ith peacock feathers. By James McNeill W histler. [November 1877]

Sale of etchings by James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell, recorded by Mary Maud Franklin. 24 November-8 More Details
December 1877.
MS Whistler PC2 Item p. 32

Printed letter from 'A brother artist' to the Editor of the Piccadilly [W.T. Watts-Dunton]. Extract from Piccadilly, 6
June 1878. More Details
Regarding joke about painting by J.M. W histler being hung upside dow n.
MS Whistler PC4 Item p. 87

Manuscript letter from John Wallop to [James McNeill W histler]. Hotel de L'Europe, [Venice?], 18 September More Details
1880.
Would like to come w ith Colvin and Ruskin to see paintings done by W histler in Venice.
MS Whistler H217a
Royalty account from W illiam Heinemann Ltd to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 21 Bedford Street, [London] W.C., 25th More Details
March, 1925.
Whistler PH1/251 - Whistler memorial

Silver gelatin print. W histler memorial erected in 1907. Memorial to J.M. W histler by St Gaudens in United States
Military Academy, West Point. [September 1964?] More Details
Pencil caption on verso.
MS Whistler F567
Letter to Monsieur W histler from Ribot, Le Ministre des Affaires Etrangères, Paris, 3 February 1892. Notifying More Details
him that he has been made a Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur and Officier.
MS Whistler More Details

Papers of James McNeill W histler. [Cited as 'BP III' in publications before 1980.]
MS Whistler B93
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Boddington. 8 Fitzroy Street, [London], 12 November 1901. 'Dear Mr
Boddington' At first Carmen said the canvasses w ould not have been allow ed to leave the studio in such a
condition. Hessel actually w rote that he had received them directly from W. They failed to follow Carmen w hen More Details
she contacted Hessel : but she probably believes that they believed her second statement although it
contradicted the first. Now Reid w ill have to sue W histler for keeping one of the canvasses he bought from
Bernheim, get Carmen as a w itness, and they w ill have Hessel w here they w ant him. W histler asks if they have
the commission examination w hich Kelly said w as easy to get. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D19
Letter from Olive L. Day to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London. S.W. 33 Ferry
Avenue, East, Detroit, Michigan, USA, 15 January 1914. At Mr Freer's request forw arding to her a collection of
47 of W s letters as listed. Mr W. K. Bixby, Saint Louis had arranged their purchase from Messrs J. Pearson & Co. More Details
London. Pearsons w rite to him at the time stating that there w ere no copies of these, nor had they been
printed and that he w as the first to be offered them for sale.
Handw ritten note at the end by Miss Philip, April 9, 1920 to Executors of Charles Freer at Ferry Avenue
address. Is returning the above letters except for one w hich Mr Freer said she might keep.
MS Whistler D28
Letter from Denton, Hall & Burgin, Solicitors to The Principal [Sir Hector Hetherington], Glasgow University,
Gilmore Hill, Glasgow . 3 Gray's Inn Place, Grays Inn, London W.C.1, 8th February 1955. Notifies Principal that
under w ill of J. W. Revillon, for w hich they are seeking a grant of Probate, the University has been bequeathed More Details
much of his 'personal memorials' of W histler as they choose. There is a list of these but it is required for the
valuation of the Estate. It w ill be sent as soon as possible so that a selection can be made and w ith it the
name of the Executors w ho can arrange an inspection of the items
MS Whistler D33
Letter from R.B. Philip [to E.G. Deprez, w ith reply]. [Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris], 2 June 1905. Some W histler
'etchings' of Venice due to be sold by Maitre Maurice Delastre at the Hotel Drouet are in fact photogravure More Details
reproductions. Rosalind Birnie Philip requests assistance in discovering w here they came from. She has her
information from Mr Charles Freer and Mr Meyer of Obach and Co and suggests M. Alfred Strolin if an expert is
needed in Paris
MS Whistler A132
Letter from Charles Aitken to Miss Philip. National Gallery, British Art, Millbank, SW., 4 Nov. 1912. Is sending a More Details
van in the early morning. W histler w as not characterized by fair-mindedness. It is important to show his
achievement to future generations
MS Whistler A163
Letter from Alix d'Anethan to James McNeill W histler. 136 Avenue Wagram, [Paris], Tuesday [1896]. 'My dear Mr.
W histler' She expresses her sympathy w ith W histler and remembers his w ife's kindness to her. 'Yrs. very More Details
sincerely/Alix d'Anethan'.
[Re. death of Mrs. W histler.]
MS Whistler A208
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Foreman, Mr. Ashbee's w orks. Oct 6 1902. 'Sir' W histler is ill, the
doctor visits him daily and notices the effect of the noise coming from next door. W histler know s the foreman is More Details
not personally responsible but asks him to stop making such a noise this morning and come and see him about
it. 'JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler A225
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Addams], [9 Rue des Fourneaux, Paris]. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, More Details
Corsica, [March 1901]
MS Whistler B2
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto H. Bacher, Poste Restante, Florence. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam
Street, Strand W C, 16 March 81 [Postmark] 'Don't dream of it my dear Bacher!-' He acknow ledges B.'s letter
and assures B. he intends to make Seymour Haden and the Society of Painter Etchers look silly and B. must not More Details
meddle w ith them. W histler sent a letter yesterday to 'the boys' c/o Pennington. 'Alw ays yours-/J A McN.
W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Sale Anderson Art Galleries, NY, 2 Mar 1910 lot 168. Repr. i facsimile p. 136. 1st Ed. Bacher]
MS Whistler B3
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto H. Bacher Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W C, [1885?]
'My dear Bacher-' W histler asks B. to visit Tite St. on Monday at 4pm, bring the proofs or plates of the
photographs, and dine at the Vale later. He w ants B. to meet Tom Way w ho is the son of an old friend and w ill
be going to Paris at the same time as B., to study printing. B. w ill also be able to see the portrait of a lady he More Details
admired. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Anderson Art Galleries Sale. 10 Mar 1910 lot 170. Repr. in facsimile 1st ed. Bacher p. 83. W 's address scored
out. Bacher says he received it in Paris. Vale 1885x8 is narrow est date]
MS Whistler B4
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto H. Bacher The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea, [1885] 'My dear Bacher'
W histler asks for opinions on his w ork at the Salon. Duret said the portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell looks
fine now it has been varnished. He heard the portrait of Duret w as hung high. W histler w ould like press More Details
cuttings. He asks B. to send copies of the photographs, and to tell Tom Way he w ill reply, and give his regards
to Lucas. 'Madame' is convalescing. 'Alw ays sincerely yrs'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Anderson Art Gallery Sale 2 Mar 1910 lot 169. Repr. in facsimile in Bacher 1st ed. p. 270]

Copy of a telegram from Gray to James McNeill W histler. The Bailie, 14 Exchange Square, Glasgow , 16 Feb 89.
'Had sent telegram to [Glasgow ] Institute to follow ing effect...' Quotes telegram of 12 February (BP II g/56) More Details
comparing the portrait of his mother to the unauthentic w ork, of w hich Maxw ell had sent W histler a sketch, and
asks G. to publish it. (unsigned)
MS Whistler B8
Letter from Allan F. Baird to Charles W hibley, Esq, United University Club, Suffolk Street, London SW. 2 St. John's
Terrace, Glasgow W, 22 Feb. 1917. Know Glasgow University w ould value the gift of the W histler collection and More Details
has spoken to Bryce the curator of the Hunterian Museum. The w ar has delayed building plans therefore a
special room for the collection may be difficult to find depending on its size
MS Whistler B12
Letter from Ballantine Press to James McNeill W histler. "Portrait of the Artist's Mother" A summary of W histler's More Details
career & achievements to accompany a reproduction

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Chesterton. The Tow er House, 28 Tite Street,29 Nov 89. 'Dear Sir,'
He acknow ledges C.'s letter, and complains that w hen someone w ent to look at No. 3 Terrace on W histler's More Details
behalf they w ere told that it w as not in fact available for immediate possession, as C., as the agents, should
have know n. 'I am, Dear Sir/Yours faithfully' (unsigned)

Letter from W illiam Bell [W histler's secretary?] to [Edw ard Upton, solicitor]. Tow er House, Tite Street,
, Solicitor]. Tow er House, Tite Street, 26 Feb 90.
'Sir-' He acknow ledges Upton's letter on W histler's behalf. W histler proposes to send U. a cheque shortly. 'I am More Details
Sir/Yours Truly/W illiam Bell.'
[Did W illiam Bell come after Hanson as W 's secretary for a short w hile? See BPIIM under Upton & Britton,
Solicitors]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Boussod Valadon & Co. 28 Tite Street, Chelsea, 20 June 89. 'Dear
Sirs, I regret that your letter should have been neglected. I am very w illing to have the picture of Lady More Details
Archibald Campbell reproduced as you proposed, but should like to see a proof if possible. Yours very truly/J.
McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to John [Cavafy]. Tow er House, Tite Street, [12x31 July 1889] 'My dear John.-
' He appreciated C. lending him the Balcony, and offers, rather than continuing to borrow it from C.'s father, to More Details
buy it from him for 100 gns. 'Very sincerely yours/J. McN. W histler'.
[Cavafy ow ned the Balcony w hich EGK bought after Goupil show ]
MS Whistler C86
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler. Hotel du Rhin, 4 Pce. Vendome,12 April 1894. 'Dear Jim,' More Details
He is sorry W histler could not come to dinner. He told Goupils to send him picture w here W histler w ished so
they are to blame if it did not arrive. 'Believe me/yrs faithfully/Alfred Chapman'
MS Whistler C90
Letter from V. Walter Chapman to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, SW. W indham Club, St. James's
Square, SW, 2nd February 1892. 'My dear Jimmy, I see the French Government have given you the Legion of More Details
Honour. I congratulate you- and them- most sincerely.' 'Yours faithfully/V Walter Chapman'.
[Signature looks like V. Walhau (or Walham) Chapman]
MS Whistler C101
Letter from Stirling Lee, Honorary Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Chelsea Arts Club, 181 Kings Rd., S.W. More Details
August 13 1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler.' He asks W histler to send his subscription of one guinea w ithin the
month. 'I am, dear Mr W histler,/very sincerely Yours/Tho Stirling Lee/(Hon Sec)'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Coronio. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, 2 June 89. 'Dear Madame
Coronio,-' If she w ants W histler to paint her another landscape or picture of the Thames W histler w ill do so More Details
immediately. If she w ould rather have money he w ill be happy to pay for the Nocturne, and asks her to get Miss
Goold to send it to him. He w ould like to come to a quick agreement w ith her. 'Very faithfully/(signed)
J.McN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Dacre, the landlord of the Tow er House]. [The Tow er House, 28 Tite
Street], 25 Nov 89. 'Dear Sir,-' He encloses a cheque for payment of his rent up to the 8 November. He does not More Details
intend to renew his tenancy. Only his absence from tow n delayed the payment of the rent. He is prepared to
take the flat for a further month if the landlord & his brother Mr. Dacre agree. 'Yours truly' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Dacre, the landlord of the Tow er House]. The Tow er House, 27 Nov 1889.
'Dear Sir,-' He acknow ledges his letter of 25 November and agrees to consult his law yer Mr. George Lew is, the More Details
Place, Ely. W histler w as a few days late in giving up his key because he w as abroad, but he is not therefore
liable to renew his tenancy. 'and, I am, Sir,/Your obedient Servant/J McN. W histler'

Letter from Fantin-Latour to Deschamps, Charles, 74 Culverden Road, Balham, London. 8 Rue des Beaux Arts, More Details
24 Sept 03.
[Given to R.B.P. to copy by Brow n. Important letter on W 's early career]

Letter from Fantin-Latour, 8 Rue des Beaux Arts to [Charles Deschamps]. 12 Nov 03. More Details
[Important letter on W 's early career. Given to R.B.P. to copy by Brow n. Several pages]
MS Whistler D47
Account from Diamond Merchants & Jew ellers Company to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street,
Chelsea. 138 New Bond Street, London W., Xmas 1889. Account for jew ellery and silver bought betw een 19 More Details
July and 30 July 1888, for a total of £41. of w hich £21 has been paid by cheque. 'W ith Comps./Please forw ard
cheque' (unsigned)
MS Whistler D160
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Director [Max Lehrs], Print Department, Royal Museum, Dresden. [Feb More Details
x July 1903] 'Having the care of Mr. W. Etchings...' W histler has selected a number of Venice etchings w hich he
w ould like to present to the Museum if they do not already have impressions. (Unsigned)
MS Whistler D175
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dudley. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], [1898?] 'All right! Master Dudley!- and I More Details
hope you w ill bring them all dow n as readily as you have run at the first shot!-/J. McNeill W histler'/(and signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler E11
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A.J. Eddy 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, March 1895. 'My dear Mr. Eddy-' Since
returning from London to Paris he has been involved in battle. His letters to the Pall Mall Gazette give the best More Details
picture of events. He encloses some French accounts since the American papers seemed unfair. He thanks E. for
his cheque and his generosity. (unsigned).
[Pall Mall Gazette]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Edw ards, Davy's Buildings, Sheffield.25 June 88. 'I beg to
ack[now ledge] your courteous letter I am quite unable how ever to entertain your flattering proposition. It w as
never my intention to enter upon the career of a lecturer as is show n by my not saying more than once the More Details
"ten oclock" publically in London. The w ork is now published by Messrs Chatto & W indus Piccadilly. London.
Believe me/Dear Sir/Yours faithfully.'
MS Whistler F32
Letter from [M. E.? Huish] to James McNeill W histler, The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment. [Fine Art
Society],9 July 1879. 'Dear Sir-' He w ill accept 12 gns. for the three proofs, as their trade price. He w as More Details
commissioned to print tw o proofs of the Amsterdam and Mr. Brow n said he might expect immediate payment.
'Very truly yours/J A McN W histler'
MS Whistler F44
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [Venice],Oct
25 1880. 'The "Fine Arts Society", my dear Huish, is I suppose, a serious body, and has its ow n inscrutable
reasons for its mysterious proceedings.' Thanks him for the fifty pounds but cannot understand w hy the Board
are opposed to supporting W histler now having once undertaken to commission his w ork. The fifty pounds 'are
of no more use to me than Mr Montague Tigg's "ridiculously small amount of eighteen pence", and Messrs. More Details
Blumenthal had better return them to you at once-' since as W histler said in his letter he requires £100, has
had nothing from the Society since 3rd February although he has been w orking for them, and now they refuse
him sufficient to return w ith his w ork. '"The fool know eth not his w ay to the city"- and etchings w hich could
have been at the centre of his exhibition. Asks Huish not to let the board seize his parcel as security for one
month at least and undertakes to repay the Board the £200 they have advanced him, w ith interest as agreed.
'Alw ays yours sincerely Yours/JAMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler F77
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 13 Tite
Street, Chelsea,[Feb. 22. 1882] 'Dear Huish' W histler deplores the Board's last suggestion that he w as w asting
their printer's time. He has tw o days at their disposal this w eek, although time is increasingly rare as the More Details
exhibition approaches. W histler has just received H's note and assures them they may collct the plates 'and
rely upon Mr Goulding or others for "Nocturnes" & "Doorw ays", "Beggars" & "Lagoons"-' but once anyone else
has printed them he w ill refuse to print them again. 'Yours truly/J. McNeill W histler'.
[After MS W histler F75 in chronological order]
MS Whistler F88
Invitation from James McNeill W histler. 17 Feb [1883] "Mr W histler requests..." Private view card for exhibition More Details
"Arrangement in w hite & Yellow ", of Etchings & Drypoints at The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street on 17
Feb. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Huish, [The Fine Art Society]. [1889?] "Menpes! Menpes! let me see - I More Details
think I remember a Menpes - you had better send me the St. James Gazette."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society]. Paris,14 Nov [1889] 'My dear
Huish' Mr. Hanson told W histler Mr. Brow n had discussed w ith him W histler's proposed exhibition. The
paragraph in a 'Pall Mall Gazette' announcing this to be taking place at the Fine Art Society in February w as
premature but W histler imagines H. w as not responsible for it, since he has seen another announcement of More Details
their Japanese exhibition to be held in the Spring. W histler w ould not think of holding an exhibition out of the
London Season and thinks it w ould be better to defer it for the moment. W histler expects to be in tow n soon
and w ill show him 'the new Amsterdam plates-' 'Alw ays-' (unsigned).
[See BP II 13. Japanese exh. at FAS in 1888, 1893, 1899 do not tally w ith Amsterdam dates]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [Fine Art Society].[27 x 29 November 1889] 'My dear
Huish,-' He suggests H. and Brow n come to visit him on Sunday to discuss the proposed exhibition. W histler is More Details
thinking of destroying his earlier plates because of the possibilities he sees for his future w ork developing from
his recent etchings. He thinks it w ould be w orth the w hile of the Directors of the Society to get involved in the
exhibition of these etchings. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F178
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [Fine Art Society]. 33 Rue du Tournon, Paris, Wednesday
June 22 1892. 'Dear Mr. Huish' Asks Mr. Brow n to bring a cheque for £112.17.6. and collect the proofs; and
suggests their prices should be raised from 15 gns. to compare w ith those of his recent etchings, 20 gns. There
are 16 proofs of 'The Doorw ay', 1 'The Palaces' and 39 'The Beggars' still to be printed w hen W histler is settled More Details
into his new studio. W hen Mr Mansfield saw the new proofs he said he must have them to add to his collection,
and Mr. Freer of Detroit and others w ill also w ant them. W histler's exhibition in Paris w ill help demand. W histler
has also printed proofs for the British Museum of each one, and ones for the Librairie Nationale in Paris, Spain,
Italy, and Venice. 'Very faithfully/JMcN. W histler'.
[Another version, MS W histler F177]
MS Whistler F224
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Fine Art Society]. [May 1895] 'Phil May is a great pleasure to me.' His More Details
w ork is that of an artist distinct from the usual w ork published by the press. (unsigned).
[See BP II letter-book c/9 for dating. Letter from Huish asking for this paragraph]
MS Whistler F239
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [Fine Art Society]. Royal Lion, Lyme Regis, Nov 10 1895.
'My dear Mr. Huish' Suggests that the invitation card is engraved by H.'s man and the Butterfly according to
W histler's draught by the man at Mr. Dickers, Vigo Street, w ho has engraved it 'scores of times' on W histler's
silver and is 'the only man in London w ho can do the Butterfly beautifully'. As W histler decided w ith Mr. Brow n, More Details
he has sent for his lithographs in Paris to be sent to the Society. W histler w ould like Mr Brow n to go over the
lithographs w ith Way as Way suggests in the enclosed letter ; and to return the price list. Sends him a draught
of the Agreement w hich he should discuss w ith his law yer Mr. W illiam Webb, 11, Austin Friars, E.C. W histler
approves the paragraph and w ill send it by the follow ing day's post. 'Very sincerely/JMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler F246
Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [Fine Art Society].[20 Nov 1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish'
Acknow ledges receipt of telegram and cheque. Tells him to say to Webb that W histler has signed the
Agreement and instructed him to pay the cheque into the bank: and W histler's w ire of this morning is not to be More Details
confided to Webb as W histler does not w ant to seem to interfere. W histler has been more busy than he meant
to be w ith arrangements for the exhibition but thinks he has done it w ell. Asks H. to tell Mr. Brow n W histler w ill
accept £30; and Way to send the lithographs W histler did not w ant for the exhibition, to look at them again.
Asks his opinion of the paragraph in Punch. 'Very sincerely/' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler F260
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [Fine Art Society]. [Dec. 1895] 'My dear Mr Huish' Mr
Webb told W histler this evening that he had received no invitation to the Private View to w hich he had meant More Details
to bring some friends w ho w ished to start their collection. Asks if he can immediately send six cards. (signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler F314
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, W., 7 Dec 1902.
'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for lending the silver and the ladies for arranging it and even the critic of 'the More Details
Standard' w ill not call the pieces 'old friends' unless W histler has entertained him. Hopes W histler w ill be able
to see the exhibition. 'Very truly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F421
Letter from Le Directeur de l'Administration Generale de l'Assistance Publique to M. Leonce Benedite,
Conservateur du Musee National du Luxembourg, Paris. Paris, 14 June 1905. 'Monsieur le Conservateur' More Details
Agreement to a proposal for a reduced entrance fee to an exhibition of W histler's w orks, made on behalf of the
poor by the Conservateur du Musee
MS Whistler F450
Letter from Freer, Charles to James McNeill W histler. 33 Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, June 27th 1900. 'My
dear Mr W histler;' Mr. Marchant of the Goupil Galleries w ill forw ard the Little Lady [Sophie] of Soho if W histler
w ill make the consular declaration to avoid duty. F. has not paid for this or the 'little nudy' he took w ith him in More Details
the Autumn and the etchings sent by the Company of the Butterfly. He bought a w atercolour from the Company
also and w ould like it sent, w ith the tw o small pictures W histler w as w orking on, if they are completed. F. read
about W histler's self portrait in the Paris exhibition in the local papers. Asks if the Little Blue Girl is ready. 'Very
sincerely yours, Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F506
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., Battersea, London. 33 Ferry Avenue,
Detroit, 29 Dec 1908. Congratulates her on victory over Century Co. 'They should not have published Bacher's
articles... w ithout your consent.' Strongly in favour of trying to trace W histler's correspondence through
new spaper ads., for one reason, in case Pennells and others like them get their hands on them first. On this More Details
date Freer is sending ad. to New York Tribune- because of the interest show n in W histler's art by its art critic Mr.
Royal Cortissoz - The Chicago Record Herald, The Boston Transcript and the Springfield Republican. 'P.S. The
Black Holes of Calcutta are quite inadequate for H.'
MS Whistler F507
Detroit, Michigan, 16 Jan 1909. Sends copies of 4 new spapers w ith ad. in them (see F506). Also sending 2 More Details
copies of catalogue of exhibition in Keppel's gallery New York of W histler's etchings: "another shocking
exhibition of Pennell's silly presumption". Is pleased w ith conduct of Century Co. after R.B.P.'s action. Has
decided not to purchase sketch of Doctor W histler because of its poor condition
MS Whistler F509
Detroit,1 Feb 1909. Congratulates her for her victory over Century for the third time in as many letters. Is in
favour of official book of W histler's correspondence being published as soon as possible. Ordinarily w ould have
advised R.B.P. to w ait another 6 or 7 years but in view of 'all that has so soon appeared in print' thinks it time
that something 'of real interest and truly representative' w as published. Falminates against 'volumes of More Details
rubbish', especially Pennells' "malicious omissions and mischievous insinuations". Hopes for publication Autumn
1910 of W histler's letters, mentions "W histler and Modern Painting" by C. J. Holmes in January edition of
Burlington review , as evidence of grow ing respect. Is letting his feelings 'have rather a free rein tonight.' Hopes
she w ill not destroy etched copper plates
MS Whistler F510
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., Battersea, London SW. 33 Ferry Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan, 25 Feb 1909. Her letters to the "Times" have been w idely published and commended, and
have, he says, made people aw are of the Pennell's real motives. But they have also increased demand for their
book! Is amused that their new preface contains public thanks to How ard Mansfield. Is still uncertain about More Details
irregularity of copyright notice. Recently w orking on colourslides of W histlers in oil, w ater colour and petrol, for
lectures to be given by Charles H. Caffin, N.Y. w riter and lecturer. Used new "Luminous" process: "It reproduces
the nocturnes as w ell as the most brilliantly coloured specimens." 'This is a charming w inter day and begins
another year of my life. I w onder how many more are afforded to me.'
MS Whistler F512
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip. Hotel Adlon, Berlin W., Unter den Linden 1, am Pariser Platz, 6
July 1909. Agrees w ith her on w isdom of securing certain letters, but advises avoiding Mr Way and using 'a sort
of shopless searcher' w hom he know s in London instead, and w ho 'seems to know everyone w ho possesses
objects W histlerian.' The same contact asks if he is interested in the Cremorne Nocturne originally ow ned by More Details
Way, now by F. C. Yardley. - but he says he is not interested at the moment. Is delighted w ith postcard from
Haddon Hall. Received a visit from 'faithful Lizzie'. Thomson has bought the Valpariso for him for £3000 : has
been impressed w ith it since first seen at Chicago Exhibition 1893. Thomson also secured option to purchase
W histler's portrait of himself for F. for £3000 from McCullough Collection. But F out of funds. Sends her luck for
Chesw ick Venture
MS Whistler F519
Document from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., Battersea, London SW. Hecker
Cottage, Mackinae Island, Michigan, USA,26 Aug 1911. Has received from her recently the Canfield
correspondence and the monograph "Greaves, W histler and Chelsea-A Personal Note" Talks of copyrighted
catalogue-cover of recent exhibition of Canfield's pictures at Buffalo, and problem caused by inadvertent use of
butterfly device. Promises that Canfield w ill transfer copyright to her. Mentions Canfield's "row " w ith Pennell;
the recent Greaves exhibition and the press controversy over it caused by Pennell's attitude to it. Pennell has
recently claimed that an oil self-portrait by W histler w as actually done by Greaves. Freer condemns this as a More Details
rash statement. Marchant has show n a w ood-cut reproduction of the portrait (used for the frontispiece of
Metropolitan Museum catalogue the year before) to Greaves, but he is not sure if he painted it or not, and asks
to be show n the original. Urges her to maintain her interest in music. Nice to hear of Mrs. Law son again. "How
exciting the Carleton Hotel fire must have been." R.B.P. has told him of the death of a Mr. Sturgis, once a
correspondent of W histler, but F. is not sure w ho he w as. Testifies to the probity of Albert Rouillier, of Chicago, a
w ell-connected art dealer w ho plans to visit her w ith a view to buying prints. "My existence here is of a
retrospective nature"
MS Whistler F523
Detroit, Michigan, 14 Dec 1912. Is now in good health and w ell enough to visit and entertain at home. Mr. and
Mrs. Laurence Binyon stayed w ith him recently for about ten days, and they did much w ork on the collections.
Mr. Binyon's lectures on Oriental art w ere very popular. Canfield has agreed to assignment of butterfly copyright
to R.B.P. Pennell has failed to secure his appointment: it has gone instead to John D. Trask of Philadelphia. It is More Details
fortunate that she scotched the Pennell's plan (and Sir W illiam Robertson's) to gain possession of the letters.
Urges her and Mrs. W hibley to visit him. Has heard favourable reports of recent Tate exhibition. Discourteous
letter of Mr. Aitken returned. Mr. A. E. Gallatin has called on him to peruse some advance manuscripts of a book
on the various portraits of W histler. F. w ill cooperate. Mr. David Kennedy intends to w rite a book on W histler's
lithos. But F. staunchly refused to countenance this "w icked job"
MS Whistler F524
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip. 10 Jan 1914. Despite his illness, has managed to purchase
during the latter months of 1913: original "Coast Survey Plate" from Mr. Bixby, originally ow ned by Mr.
Heinemann; oil painting "Little Red Note", formerly ow ned by Mr. Cust; and the oil painting "Grey and Silver: The
Life Boat", once ow ned by Sarasate's business manager, at w hose house in Paris F. saw it in 1905. The
Nocturne and small river scene in Holland in the same group of pictures also sent on approval; but F. declines to
purchase either: "the Noct- seemed so much less luminous than it did in 1905." Bixby has kindly sent him from
London six more W histler letters, a list of w hich - along w ith others he has lately acquired through Bixby - he
w ill send to her soon. W ill also send the originals or typed copies if she desires. Mr. Canfield may soon sell his More Details
W histler collection en bloc. F. given first refusal but declines to purchases. W illiam Heinemann visited him briefly
ten days ago, and they talked about Oriental Art and Fenellosa's book, "Epochs of Chinese and Japanese Art"
[New York, 1913]. They are amicably reconciled over the Pennell affair. E. D. North has promised to send her
remittance and report of Ten O'Clock sales. Agrees w ith her that Trask should limit himself to one room of
W histlers in his San Francisco exhibition and that he should be able to procure enough from his ow n country.
The small W histler recently offered to him by Dr. Hogarth of Oxford w as the one purchased from Cust: reclining
lady w ith red fan. She w as w ise not to allow Saloman to reproduce any of the etchings
MS Whistler F525
Document from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip. April 7 1914. Great activity in New York art shops. Knoedler
has already sold nearly all the Canfield W histlers. The "Rosa Corder" and the "Count Robert of Montesquiou"
sold to Henry C. Frick, once associated w ith Carnegie in steel industry at Pittsburg; now resides during w inter
months in former Vanderbilt residence, New York. Is now building residence/gallery on Fifth Avenue: understood
this w ill be bequeathed to nation. F. believes Frick w ill add "The Ocean" to his collection of early Dutch, Spanish More Details
and Babrizon Masters. Knoedler still ow ns "La Napolitaine" and the small w atercolour "The Dancer" Kennedy
has recently bought the eight pastels from Ross W histler of Baltimore and an exhibition of them has earned
much praise from the critics. In toto. Canfield realised $200,000 from Knoedler. Expresses concern about "Home
Rule" problem. P.S [holograph] Frick paid $125,000 for "Rosa Corder" and $75,000 for "Count Robert"
MS Whistler F527
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., Battersea, London SW 1. 5 February
1918. Condoles w ith her on her mother's death and is concerned at her ow n ill health. Approves that she has
put her "house in order": the lithographs should be safe at Colnaghi's; and her re-registration of "The gentle More Details
art of making enemies" copyright ought to protect her against "pirates of the Mosher type". Is grateful that she
has found a safe resting-place for W histler's letters. Construction of building at Washington to house collection
progressing w ell; but at first may be used temporarily for military purposes
MS Whistler F540
Letter from W.H. Leese to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, London S.W. New Bank Buildings, 31 Old
Jew ry, London E.C.,15 June 1911. She is not holder of the copyright of any letter w ritten by W histler to More Details
someone else on its subsequent publication. Explains various sections of the current copyright bill a copy of
w hich he encloses. An amendment might make her the copyright-holder of all W histler's correspondence
MS Whistler F546
Letter from Freshfields, [H.M. Dickie] to Miss Birnie Philip, 54 Tite street, Chelsea, S.W.1. 1 Bank Buildings,
Princes Street, London E.C.2, 12 March 1954. Sir Hector Hetherington assures her there is little likelihood of the
University's destroying any W histler correspondence gifted to it, how ever trivial-seeming. Any proceeds from More Details
the sale of W histler's pictures, etchings etc. bequeathed by Rosalind Birnie Philip to the University shall be
applied to the establishment of the J.M. W histler and Beatrix W histler scholarships
MS Whistler F562
Letter from Scott Arnott to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, SW 1. Freshfields, Leese & Munns, New More Details
Bank Buildings, 31 Old Jew ry, London, EC2, 23 April 1936. Encloses the receipted bill for his services in
preparing her w ill and for arranging the gift of the W histler collection to the University of Glasgow
MS Whistler G14
Letter from Augustin Saint-Gaudens to Charles Freer, 33 Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Aspet, W indsor,
Vermont, 19 July 1904. 'Dear Mr. Freer:' Was show n round West Point by General Mills to find the best site for More Details
the W histler Memorial. May go to Europe next summer, w hen he w ould see Miss Birnie Philip and Mrs Charles
W hibley. 'Sincerely Yours' A. S. Gaudens

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The German Ambassador, 9 Carlton Terrace, S.W. The Tow er House, Tite
Street, Chelsea, 11 Feb 89. 'Dear Sir,-' Thanks him for his letter and the insignia of the order granted to More Details
W histler by the Prince Regent of Bavaria. 'And, I beg you to believe me/Your Excellency's/Most obedient faithful
Servant/(signed) J.McNeill W histler'.
[See BP II 3]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, Glasgow Art Journal. 12 Nov [1888] 'Dear Sir,-' He
acknow ledges the Editor's letter and w ill give him permission to reproduce the portrait of Carlyle in his journal if More Details
he w ill submit the proof to W histler for approval. 'I am dear Sir/Very faithfully yours' (unsigned).
[Re reproduction of Carlyle]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Robert Walker, act. secretary, Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 175
Sauchiehall St., Glasgow . The Tow er House, 13 Dec 88. 'Dear Sir-' W histler is prepared to lend the portrait of his
mother to their exhibition if they promise to return it for the Paris International Exhibition, pay for all packing
travel and insurance. W histler is glad the portrait of Carlyle w as popular but he has only heard of one telegram More Details
asking Mr. Graves its price, and seen a letter in the paper suggesting its purchase, so he w ould like to know if
anything further transpired. 'Believe me,/Dear Sir,/... Very faithfully yours/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Re exhibiting "the Mother" in Glasgow ]

Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Walker, 175 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow . 12 Feb 89. 'Shameful
imposition critics ridiculous their nature to vide Doctor Watts but how could your painters look at Portrait and
believe other possible brutal frame enough god know s please send photograph and deny officially in papers More Details
immediately thank Hamilton Maxw ell W histler'.
Copy telegram

Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Walker, 175 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow .Sat. 16 Feb 89. 'You have not
published official denial am indifferent to all else have now taken matters in hand myself W histler'. More Details
Copy telegram

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Walker, [175 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow ]. Tow er House, Chelsea, 28 Feb
89. 'Dear Mr Walker,' Although the Committee have taken dow n the picture w hich w as said to be by W, he More Details
w ould like to know w ho sold it to Mr. Kirkpatrick, for W histler w ants his law yer George Lew is to prosecute the
forger or dealer concerned. 'And I am,/Dear Mr Walker/Very faithfully,/(signed) J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from Robert Walker, Act. Sec. to James McNeill W histler. Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 175
Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow , 2 March 1889. 'My dear Mr W histler,-' Encloses a copy of a letter from the Glasgow
dealers Messrs. Laurie to Mr. Kirkpatrick tracing the picture back to Messrs. Richardson of London. Mr. Kirkpatrick More Details
has been trying to trace it and w ill w rite to W. 'Yours very truly/(signed) Rob. Walker/act. sec.'
[Copy BP III g/63 enclosed]
MS Whistler G75
Letter from [Sir Robert S. Rait, Principal] to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, London S.W.11. University
of Glasgow ,9 September 1935. After consulting Professor Bryce, Honorary Curator of the Collection of Pictures, More Details
suggests she delay sending any additions until after the exhibition [of W histler's pictures]. In a holograph
postscript he apologises for any inconvenience and mentions that he is temporarily bedridden. In R.B.P.'s hand
top left corner: "Ans. regretting/delay. Sept.10.35"
MS Whistler G76
Letter from [Professor J.S. Muirhead, Secretary of University Court] to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road,
London S.W. 11. University of Glasgow , 1 November 1935. Exhibition [of W histler's pictures] has proved so More Details
popular that its duration has been extended. Believes that the Duchess of Atholl w rote to her after the formal
opening but Sir Robert Rait w as unable to do so because he is still dangerously ill
MS Whistler G79
Letter from [Professor J.S. Muirhead, Secretary of University Court] to Freshfields, Leese & Munns, New Bank More Details
Buildings, 31 Old Jew ry, London E.C.2. University of Glasgow ,18 February 1936. Arrangements for delivery and
display of second portion of W histler collection
MS Whistler G80
Letter from [Professor J.S. Muirhead, Secretary of University Court] to Freshfields, Leese & Munns, New Bank More Details
Buildings, 31 Old Jew ry, London E.C.2. University of Glasgow ,17 April 1936. The additional W histlers have been
received and the Court is seriously considering the provision of a special gallery for the collection
MS Whistler G83
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, London S.W. 11. University of
Glasgow , 12 June 1936. G82 informs her that a Formal Minute (G81) relating to her gift has been placed on More Details
record
MS Whistler G84
Letter from [Sir Hector Hetherington, Principal] to The Librarian [W.R. Cunningham]. University of Glasgow , More Details
[1935?] Requests him to place the enclosed w ritten by W histler near the end of his life - "an interesting index
of feeling" - among the private papers
MS Whistler G86
Letter from [Sir Hector Hetherington, Principal] to Miss Birnie Philip, 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, London S.W.3.
University of Glasgow ,6 December 1956. Comments on latest packet of W histler's letters w hich arrived morning More Details
inst. W ill leave in the collection the letters exchanged betw een herself and Sotheby w ith explanation of how
they w ere acquired
MS Whistler G128
Letter from Otto Goldschmidt to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London S.W. 11. Villa
Navarra, Biarritz, 27 March 1909. Is helping a Spanish friend to w rite a biography of Sarasate. Asks her for a More Details
cliche of W histler's portrait of Sarasate.
[Julio Altadill, Memorias de Sarasate (Pamplona, 1909)?]
MS Whistler G137
Memorandum from F. Goulding to [R. Birnie Philip]. Kingston House, 53 Shepherds Bush Road, [London] W, Oct 2
1903. "Dear Madam" He is prepared to print W histler's lithographs, at an average of 3 gns. for 25 proofs from
each stone. G's brother thinks the stones are all w orkable, and G. suggests Rosalind Birnie Philip should let More Details
them have 6 stones at a time, w hich they w ould prepare, and then compare the results w ith the original proofs
in Rosalind Birnie Philip's possession. He esteemed W histler very highly, from the late 50's or early 60's w hen
he first knew him. "Believe me Madam, Faithfully Yours F. Goulding"
MS Whistler G146
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Graham. [1879] "Dear Graham-" He w ould like G. to take care of some
canvasses & frames until he returns. He has been busy w ith Fine Art Society business, & biting plates. He is More Details
packing & w ill visit G. about 5 pm to say goodbye. "Alw ays affectionately yours./(sg) J. McN. W histler".
[W illiam Graham, the artist. Freer 77 (mf 173)]
MS Whistler G151
Letter from W illiam Graham to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London. Capri, Letter from More Details
W illiam Graham to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London. Capri, 16 April 1908. Sends the
fifth in his collection of W histler letters by registered post
MS Whistler G152
Letter from W illiam Graham to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London. Capri, 11 May
1908. Tries to advise on the w hereabouts of that "portrait of the boy w hich w as the subject of rather a long More Details
letter." Suggests that W histlers letters might be published w ith their replies as Byron's w ere. Endeavours to
elucidate his meaning w ith references to Byron and quotations from Henry IV and The Mikado, but his
abominable syntax lets him dow n

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Graves & Co. Nov 21 88. 'Dear Sir,' They never made an agreement that if
the portrait of Carlyle w as sold and W histler had not settled his account w ith H. Graves & Co. he w ould share
w ith them the sum paid over £300. W histler has a copy of their original agreement w ith How ell w hen they lent More Details
him £120 on the portrait. W histler agreed to buy it back for £300 and paid them £130 on account. He then set
the price at £420. He ow es them a certain amount of interest and expects soon to pay them a further £100 on
account. He is grateful to them for being patient. 'Believe me to be/Very faithfully yours' (unsigned).
[Draft. See BP II 17]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Graves & Co. Nov 21 88. 'Dear Sir,' They never made an agreement that if
the portrait of Carlyle w as sold and W histler had not settled his account w ith H. Graves & Co. he w ould share
w ith them the sum paid over £300. W histler has a copy of their original agreement w ith How ell w hen they lent More Details
him £120 on the portrait. W histler agreed to buy it back for £300 and paid them £130 on account. He then set
the price at £420. He ow es them a certain amount of interest and expects soon to pay them a further £100 on
account. He is grateful to them for being patient. 'Believe me to be/Very faithfully yours' (unsigned).
[Copy see BP II 17]
MS Whistler T79
Telegram from Boussod to James McNeill W histler, 33 Rue du Tournon, Paris. [Messrs. Boussod Valadon & Co], 2 More Details
May 1892 [Postmark] 'Sending Firew heel Chapman refuses- Boussod'
MS Whistler T85
List from The Goupil Gallery to James McNeill W histler. May 20 1892. 'Copy/List of clients w ho have not yet paid
for w ork done to frames belonging to them, in connection w ith Mr. W histler's'. Nothing has been done to those
belonging to Mrs Leyland, Messrs. Ionides, Chapman, Harrison, Leathart, Huth and Gallimard, and Mme. More Details
Revillon. Mme Venturi, Messrs. Moore, Theobald, Potter and Huth have not paid for w ork done. Mr. Raw linson is
dealing w ith Grau direct. Hon. Mrs. P. W yndham, Mme. Coronio, Lady Meux, Cyril Flow er and Mr. Alexander have
paid, as has Mrs Peter Taylor. (unsigned).
[[List of ow ners of W histlers and their accounts over repairs w ith Goupils]]

Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Miss Gribbell. Heath Cottage, Weybridge, 10 Aug 89. 'My w ife quite ill More Details
violent cold again afraid to venture dow n today if able only too glad tomorrow w e are greatly disappointed
W histler'
MS Whistler G226
Letter from [Beverley Chew ] to Charles L. Freer. Grolier Club, 37 Wall Street, New York, 18 January 1904.
Further help requested of him in connection w ith planned exhibition of the etched w ork of W histler. Could he More Details
please send them proofs of the items in his collection that they might check them for variations w ith those in
the Lenox Library
MS Whistler G227
Letter from [How ard Mansfield] to Charles L. Freer. Grolier Club, 37 Wall Street, New York, 27 January 1904.
Detailed description of the planned exhibition: format, date, catalogues etc. Has framed and sent to the More Details
Arrangements Committee a list of further etchings [by W histler] he believes to be in the Freer collection esp.
those of the Leyland period not in the Avery Collection and lately acquired by F. from the Menpes collection
MS Whistler G228
Letter from [Beverley Chew ] to Charles L. Freer. Grolier Club, 37 Wall Street, New York, 15 October 1904. A list
of the etchings [by W histler] w hich they w ould like him to send them for the second exhibition in the first w eek More Details
in November
MS Whistler G229
Letter from [Beverley Chew ] to Charles L. Freer, 33 Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Grolier Club, 49 Wall Street, More Details
New York, 18 October [1904]. They w ould not have considered publishing photographs of the etchings and dry-
points if W histler had not expressed a sympathy w ith the idea. A list of more etchings required is appended
MS Whistler G230
Letter from Grolier Club to Charles L. Freer, 33 Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. 49 Wall Street, New York, 31 More Details
More Details
October 1904. They shall comply strictly w ith his request that none of the etchings [by W histler] be
photographed
MS Whistler G251
Letter from James Guthrie to Rosalind Birnie Philip. 41 Moray Place, Edinburgh, July 24 1903. 'Dear Miss Birnie-
Philip,' He thanks her for the honour she and W histler's relatives and friends gave him, w hich he w ill alw ays
remember, He expresses his sense of loss and his conviction of the lasting value of W histler's w ork, and its More Details
proper home, not in the Luxembourg but in the Louvre and the National Galleries. 'Yours very truly/James
Guthrie'.
[Re W histler's death]
MS Whistler G252
Letter from James Guthrie to Rosalind Birnie Philip. Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh,November 12 1903. 'Dear
Miss Philip.' He thanks her for her letter, and for offering to lend w orks by W histler for a proposed group of his
w ork at their coming exhibition. He w ent to Glasgow but the committee w ould not agree to lend the portrait of More Details
Carlyle to Boston although they might to Edinburgh since this w ould be a unique exhibition in the R.S.A., Walton
told G. she show ed him some w ork w hich could be lent. G. hopes to see it in London shortly. 'Yours
sincerely/James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G259
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt. [n.d.] 'Dear Goldschmidt/You must pray forgive my long More Details
silence.' W ill not be exhibiting at the Berlin Universal Exhibition because he has not been called upon in the
manner he required. G's brother may, how ever, send the Nocturnes to Munich for exhibition
MS Whistler G260
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 'My dear Goldschmidt/Very plucky
of you to go and put up at the Hotel Terminus!' Invites Sarasate and G. to dinner. Although Paris is not safe More Details
after the recent events [Dreyfus scandal?]: "For my part a little healthy American lynching w ould be the proper
thing for these scoundrels."
MS Whistler G261
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [n.d.] 'My dear Goldschmidt.' More Details
Points out that G's sympathy and taste have rew arded him handsomely since the Nocturne he bought is now
w orth some 900 guineas. Signed 'Papillon'
MS Whistler G263 More Details

Note on the friendship of W histler and Sarasate
MS Whistler G264
Receipt from F. Goulding to Miss Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, Battersea, London. Kingston House,
Shepherd's Bush Road, London W., 8 January 1904. Bill, received the follow ing day, for the printing of proofs More Details
from 2 W histler etchings

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Hanfstaengl?], Franz, Munich. 22 June 88. 'Dear Sir,-I have been absent
or your letter should have been acknow ledged before. I shall be very pleased to allow you to reproduce the
portrait of my Mother as you propose. I should like you to send me a proof before publishing as I w ish to avoid More Details
all re-touching. I suppose, naturally that you w ill take a pleasure in sending me a dozen or so copies for myself
Yours truly/J.McN.W histler'

Letter from Charles Hanson [W histler's secretary] to Miss Simkin, 130 Ebury Street, Eaton Square, S.W. [7 x 18
May 1888] 'Miss Simkin- Mr W histler has received your letter, and I am to say to you that he w ishes you to More Details
come in here on Thursday the 24th: Please w rite to me & say that this w ill suit you. C.W.H.'
[The letter originally started 'Lizzie' Dated sequence in letterbook]

Letter from Charles Hanson to W underlich ???. [18 May x 18 June 1888] 'Dear Sir,-I have been so busy that I
have been prevented w riting to you as I should have done. Mr W histler has put aside for the time being, this More Details
matter of the Belgian album. He w ishes to thank you for your note, and w ill of course w rite to you w hen this
matter is taken up again/Yours truly' (unsigned)

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to H. Cauty, Secretary, R.B.A.June 18 1888. 'Sir,- I am directed
to acknow ledge your note of instruction as to the methods of resignation w hich I have just laid before the More Details
President on his return. He thanks you and trusts that you w ill have no further trouble And, I have the honour
to be/Sir,/Your obedient, humble servant/private secretary' (unsigned).
[See BP II 5. R.B.A.]

Letter from Charles Hanson [W histler's secretary] to M.H. Spielmann. The Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, ,
M. H.23 June 88. 'Dear Sir,- Mr. W histler bids me say w ith his compliments, that you are misinformed absolutely.
He did not "send dow n to deny the accuracy" of the printed agenda in the "Pall Mall". The statement that you More Details
make in your letter is a completely mistaken one. And, I am,/Dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/Charles. J. Hanson./private
secretary'.
[Tw o other drafts of this letter are on the previous side (MS W histler G133). See MS W histler M97 & BP III S/16.
Same as BP II g/82]

Letter from [Charles Hanson, W histler's secretary] to Durand Ruel. [2 x 17 July 1888] 'Dear Sir' Replying to his
letter on W histler's behalf, asks R. to see if Theodore Child, 99 Avenue de Villiers, w ishes to photograph any of More Details
the paintings. W hen he has done so all the paintings, draw ings and etchings are to be sent together to R's
London agent. 'I am Dear Sir/Yours truly' (unsigned)

Letter from [Charles Hanson, Private secretary] to Durand Ruel. [2 x 17 July 1888] 'Dear Sir.' He acknow ledges
R.'s letter to W. He w ould like W histler's paintings, draw ings and etchings packed and returned to R.'s London More Details
agent, unless Theodore Child, 99 Avenue de Villiers, w ants to borrow some to be photographed. 'I am Dear
Sir/Yours truly' (unsigned)

Letter from W histler's Secretary to [Jennings?]. The Tow er House,17 July 88. 'Dear Sir, I am directed by Mr
W histler to ask you to kindly send early tomorrow morning, his etching of the Grande Place Brussels and also More Details
Rix Birnie's oilpainting of a head, to the above address & oblige/private sec.' (unsigned).
[Rix is Trixie's exhibiting name]

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to [Goode?]. The Tow er House,21 July 88. 'Please find
cheque value./Dear Sir, Mr. W histler regrets that you should have had any anxiety or uncertainty about your More Details
account He has been very much aw ay and at one time supposed it had been paid.' (unsigned)

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to Durand Ruel.[21 x 24 July 1888] 'Dear Sir,' Asks R. on More Details
W histler's behalf to return the paintings etchings etc. assuming they have now been photographed 'Yours
truly/(signed)/private secretary.' (unsigned)

Letter from [Charles Hanson, W histler's secretary] to Byng. [after 11 August 1888] 'Dear Sir' He encloses a
letter w hich W histler asked him to give to B. w hen W histler got married, and he apologises for forgetting. 'Very More Details
faithfully yours' (unsigned).
[Rev. Byng married W histler & Beatrix. Re W histler's marriage]

Letter from [Charles Hanson, W histler's secretary] to T.C.J. Constant, 55 Kings Rd., Chelsea. 8 Sept 88. 'Sir.' More Details
W hen W histler returns from France in about tw o w eeks H. w ill show him C.'s notice. 'Yours truly/private
secretary' (unsigned)

Letter from Charles Hanson, [W histler's secretary] to Hermann W underlich & Co., [868?] Broadw ay, N.Y. 15 Sept
88. 'Sirs' W histler is on the continent, but H. is sending them the etchings they require except for the drypoint More Details
W indsor Castle, w hich W histler w ill print and send on to them,; and three other etchings w hich are in the safe
but w ill be sent immediately on W histler's return. 'Yours truly/Charles J.Hanson'.
[The follow ing page, BP III a/32 has an unsigned version of this letter, in ink. See BP II 37]

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to Hermann W underlich & Co., [Broadw ay N.Y.]. 15 Sept 88.
'Sirs' W histler is on the continent, but H. is sending them the etchings they require except for the drypoint
W indsor Castle, w hich W histler w ill print and send on to them,; and three other etchings w hich are in the safe More Details
but w ill be sent immediately on W histler's return. 'Yours truly/Charles J.Hanson'.
[See BP II 37]

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to Messrs. Hermann W underlich & Co., 868 Broadw ay N.Y.,
U.S.A. 28 Tite Street, Chelsea, 8 Oct 88. 'Sirs' Acknow ledges on W histler's behalf receipt of their cheque for More Details
£43.13.7. In future Charing Cross Bridge w ill cost 8 gns. W histler is expected back soon. 'Yours truly/private
secretary' (unsigned).
[See BP II 37]

Letter from [Charles Hanson, W histler's secretary] to LePatourel [Secretary], S.B.A. [8 Oct. x 12 Nov. 1888]
'Dear Mr LePatourel- In answ er to your note I have to say that the Presidents pastels are all sold Yours truly' More Details
(unsigned).
[W histler exhibited very few pastels at RSBA : none at this date: it must refer to the "Venice" pastels at the
Grosvenor Oct. 1888. See BP II 5]

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's secretary) to [All those w ho had resigned from the R.S.B.A.]. The Tow er
House, 28 Tite Street, Chelsea,10 Nov [88] 'Sir,' W histler as President of the Royal Society of British Artists
w ishes to call a meeting at his studio, the Tow er House, at 5 p.m. Saturday 17 November, for all those w ho More Details
resigned w ith W histler to discuss matters arising from this. 'And, I have Sir,/The honour to be/Your obedient
Servant./Charles.J.Hanson./private secretary'.
[To: [all those w ho had resigned from the R.S.B.A. w ith W histler. List on page 37 of this letter-book] See BP II
5]

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's secretary) to [All those w ho had resigned from the R.S.B.A.]. 12 Nov
[88] 'Mr W. is of opinion that w hatever be the threats, you should not pay the Society's call before the Meeting
at the Tow er House has taken place, w hen means of avoiding this measure w ill amongst other things be More Details
discussed/C.H./private secretary.'
[To: [all those w ho had resigned from the R.S.B.A. w ith W histler. List on page 37 of this letter-book] See BP II
5]

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's secretary) to H. Cauty, Secretary, R.S.B.A. 20 Nov 88. 'Sir,-' The
President w ould like to examine the business books of the Society at its Galleries on the follow ing day at 4-5
p.m: and particularly the accounts of sales at their exhibitions 1881-8. 'And, I am,/Sir,/Your obedient More Details
Servant/Charles.J.Hanson./private secretary'.
[Trial version (see BP III g/39 & 40) See BP II 5]

Letter from [Charles Hanson] W histler's secretary to Sheridan Ford, 16 Dalhousie Street, Glasgow . [1888] 'Dear
Sir,-' He confirms his telegram, that W histler w hen he returned called on F. and finding him aw ay w ent to his
law yers. Mr. Lew is understood that F. w as on his return to present to him a definite proposal, and W histler left More Details
it to Lew is and F. to arrange matters betw een them. W histler has returned to get on w ith his w ork in France,
and H. w ill forw ard letters. 'Yours truly' (unsigned).
[See BP II 15]
Letter from Charles Hanson to [Exposition Internationale], [Paris?]. [12 x 25 March 1889] 'I am directed to w rite
and say that Mr W histler's pictures have been slightly delayed and w ill arrive in a day or tw o Kindly send the More Details
address of your London agent if you have one' (unsigned)

Letter from W histler's secretary to [W underlich & Co.?].[March 12x25 1889] 'I am directed to w rite and say that More Details
Mr W histler's pictures have been slightly delayed and w ill arrive in a day or tw o Kindly send the address of your
London agent if you have one' (unsigned)

Letter from [W histler's secretary] to [W histler's oil paint suppliers].[June 1889?] 'Dear Sir,' W histler ordered More Details
some w hite oil paint to be ground specially for him, not too finely, and a specimen sent for his approval. Instead
they have sent a dozen tubes of the finely ground paint and W histler w ould like them collected. (unsigned)

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's secretary) to The Manager, Messrs. Pickford & Co. 28 Tite Street,
Chelsea, 20 June 89. 'Dear Sir,-' He acknow ledges their letter of 18 June. W histler w ishes the cases to be kept More Details
until the end of the exhibition and used to pack and return the pictures in. 'Yours truly/Charles J.
Hanson/private Secretary'

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's private secretary) to John Arthur, 22 Rue des Capucines, Paris. 16 Nov
89. 'Sir,' W histler has asked H. to return the list so that A. can add the prices and rents of the Hotels or More Details
apartments. 'Yours truly/Charles.J. Hanson/private secretary'

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's private secretary) to Messrs. L. P. Burke & Co. 28 Tite Street, 18 Nov 89.
'Sirs,-' He demands an apology on behalf of W histler for their letter of 26 October. Otherw ise W histler's law yer More Details
w ill treat it as an attempt to obtain money under false pretences. 'Yours truly/Charles.J. Hanson/'private
secretary/not sent/'.
Scored out in this book

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's private secretary) to ??? [name illegible], [ex- Pength Cobtordey]. 28
Tite Street, 18 Nov 89. 'Sir,-' W histler and his w ife w ill be back before the end of the month and w ill attend to More Details
his letter. 'Yours truly/Charles.J. Hanson/private secretary'.
[Ex-Pength Cobtordey]

Letter from Charles Hanson (W histler's private secretary) to Messrs. Geo. [Gulley ? illegible] & Co. 28 Tite More Details
Street, 18 Nov 89. 'Dear Sirs,' He acknow ledges their letter of 14 November w hich he w ill show to W histler
w hen he returns from the Continent 'Yours truly/Charles.J.Hanson./private secretary'

Letter from Charles Hanson [W histler's secretary] to Van W isselingh.21 Nov 89. 'Dear Sir-' W histler w as sorry
not to see Van W. in London. Now that the exhibition in Amsterdam has closed W histler w ould like him to Look More Details
after the portrait of his mother until W histler know s if it is to go to Paris. If Van W. is not interested in keeping
the Fur Jacket Durand Ruel has some American clients w ho may be interested in it. W histler's w ife hopes that
the books she returned to Mrs. Van W. arrived safely. 'Yours truly/Charles.J. Hanson'
MS Whistler H242
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The committee], [Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street]. [4 Jan 1889]
'Gentlemen-' He regrets that last night about midnight in the draw ing room of the Hogarth Club W histler struck More Details
the new ly elected member Stott of Oldham w ho had called him a liar and a cow ard, in the presence of Mr Reid.
He hopes this w ill not occur again' (unsigned).
[See MS W histler H241. Re Stott of Oldham]
MS Whistler H243 (1)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The committee, Hogarth Club, [36 Dover Street]. 4 Jan 89. 'Gentlemen,-'
He regrets that last night around midnight in the draw ing room of the Hogarth Club W histler struck the new ly
elected member Stott of Oldham w ho had called him a liar & cow ard, the presence of John Reid. He hopes this More Details
w ill not occur again. 'And, I have, Gentlemen/the honour to be/Your obedient Servant/(signed). J. McNeill
W histler'.
[See MS W histler H241]

Letter from H.M. Cundall, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., 5 January More Details
1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 4 January and w ill put it before the committee. 'I am, dear
Sir,/Yours faithfully/(signed) H.M. Cundall/secr-'

Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., 7 January
1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 7 January and states that W histler's letter of 4 January More Details
w as given to him by a member of the committee for acknow ledgement 'Yours faithfully/(signed) H.M.
Cundall/secr-'
MS Whistler H244
Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., 5 January More Details
1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 4 January and w ill put it before the Committee. 'I am, dear
Sir,/Yours faithfully/H.M. Cundall/Secr.'
MS Whistler H245
Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., 7th January
1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 7 January & states that W histler's letter of 4 January w as More Details
given to him by a member of the Committee for acknow ledgement 'Yours faithfully/H.M. Cundall/Secr.'
Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., 12th Jan 1889.
'Dear Sir,' The committee considered W histler's letter of 4 January and asked Mr. Stott of Oldham to apologise.
They w ould like to know if W histler w as aw are that the Independence Belge published W histler's letter on the More Details
10 January. 'I am, dear Sir,/Yours faithfully,/H.M. Cundall/Secretary'.
[Ms. copy of MS W histler H246]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [H.M. Cundall], Secretary, Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W. Tow er House,
Tite Street, 14 Jan 1889. 'Dear Sir-' He acknow ledges the committee's letter and thanks them for their
treatment of Stott of Oldham. He has had no contact w ith the Independence Belge but had sent copies of his More Details
letter to some of his friends to explain the situation. 'And I am, dear Sir/Your obedient Servant/J McNeill
W histler'.
MS Whistler H249
1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 14 January and w ill put it before the Committee. 'I am, More Details
dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/H.M. Cundall/Secr.'

1889. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's lettr of 14 January. Stott refused the committee's demand for an
apology and has resigned. They regret that copies of W histler's letter should have been circulated. The affair More Details
w ill be brought before the general meeting on 5 February. 'I am, dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/H.W.
Cundall/Secretary'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [H.M. Cundall, Secretary], [Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W.]. [Jan 1889] More Details
'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges C.'s letter of 19 January. He regrets Stott's actions w ith regard to the Club and
committee. (unsigned)

Draft from James McNeill W histler to [H.M. Cundall], The Secretary, Hogarth Club. [January 1889] 'Dear Sir' He
acknow ledges C.'s letter. He has already in his letter of [14 January] answ ered their Committee's question
about the Independence Belge. They can hardly complain that W histler did make his position clear to some of More Details
his friends. The morning after the incident W histler gave his friend Roussel an account of w hat had happened
and he agreed to deal w ith any approach Stott of Oldham w ished to make. W hen they heard nothing W histler
told the story at the Beefsteak Club and elsew here. (unsigned).
[Draft. See BP II 31]

Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary, Hogarth Club. [January 1889] An incomplete draft of MS More Details
W histler H252: ms w ritten in pencil in Charles Hanson's hand on both sides of lined page in letterbook.
MS Whistler H341
Letter from Louis Huth to James McNeill W histler. Possingw orth, Cross in Hand, Haw khurst, 20 April 1892. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' He acknow ledges W histler's letter and refuses to lend the picture for exhibition in Paris, or
anyw here else. He w ill w elcome W histler or anyone else w ho w ishes to come and see it. It has just arrived More Details
from Goupils and the frame has been scratched. He w onders w hy W histler does not show his recent w ork. He
let W histler have the picture to oblige him and did not expect a bill for the w ork done on it. 'I hope you w ill
alw ays believe me to be your old friend/Louis Huth'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ayerst Ingram. 18 Nov 88. 'My dear Ingram,' The artists w ho resigned
from the Society decided at a meeting on the previous day that it w as not w orth their w hile to return to the More Details
Society. W histler's law yer George Lew is had informed them that they w ere legally entitled to do so. 'Alw ays
sincerely/J.McNeill W histler'.
[See BP II 5]
MS Whistler I52
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vice President and Gentlemen of the Committee, [The International
Society]. [1898] 'Gentlemen-' Suggests they stop having afternoon tea and music in the gallery, and trying to More Details
compete w ith the Hotel Cecil, Crystal Palace, the circus at Olympia, and concentrate on achieving a higher
quality of exhibition and equal dignity, as Burlington House. '[JMW ]'
MS Whistler I80
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Admiral Maxse, [Nice]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,6 April 1899. 'Admiral!' Thinks
the Admiral should let the artist exhibit during the skating season at the rink, but in default of this W histler More Details
agrees to leave the decision to the Committee. He regrets the Admiral's loss of his £150. W histler still has flu. 'I
am, my dear Admiral,/Alw ays devotedly yours/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler I83
Letter from Admiral Maxse to James McNeill W histler. 2 South Place, Knightsbridge, S.W.,April 20th 1899. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' M. w as sorry not to see more of W. Encloses a copy of an article by his son in 'the Nationals-' and More Details
asks W histler to contribute an article on the International Exhibition, a dozen pages for 20 gns. 'Yours
Sincerely, Fredk.A. Maxse'
MS Whistler I93
Letter from Horace W. Page, Secretary to [Mrs. Anderson], The Company of the Butterfly. The Exhibition of
International Art, Knightsbridge, London S.W., July 31st [98-99] - probably 99. 'My Lady. The W histler etching More Details
reserved for Mrs. Pym. has been sent to the Butterfly Company, No 2 Hinde Street Manchester Square, the
agents for all Mr. W histlers Etchings. We w ere unable to find the correct price in time so sent it w ith others to
them. I am My Lady,/Yours respectfully,/H W histler Page/Secty.'

Draft from James McNeill W histler to Aleco Ionides. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, 25 March 1889. 'Dear More Details
Aleco-' W histler w ould like I. to ask his father to lend Battersea Bridge for the International Exhibition. W histler
needs it quickly. He sends his regards to I.'s mother. 'Alw ays yours/J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler I104
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Aleco Ionides.[c.15 August 1895] 'Aleco.' He quotes from a letter he w rote
recently to Thomson of Goupils, objecting to I. selling his portrait for £700 w hen he gave W histler £50 for it.
W histler tried to help I. to sell his Tanagra collection but he objects to him profitting from the painting. Gerald
Potter gave W histler £50 for the Blue Wave and sold it for £1000; under £150 for the Little W hite Girl and £40
for a Nocturne he sold, together, for £1200; about £20 for 'A small gray Chelsea' he sold for over £200. More Details
Leathart bought at £80 and sold at £600 or £800. John Cavafy sold w ork bought by his father and a picture
W histler had given him. I. sold the picture of Battersea Bridge for over £500, and 'the little picture of fishing
boats' for w hich he gave W histler £20 w as sold for £200. (unsigned).
[DC Thomson to W histler 8 July 1895 BP II 2(p) 2&2 tells W histler McCulloch has bought the self portrait.
W histler to DCT 15 Aug 1895 BP II a/156-8 says he w ill w rite to Ionides to complain]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to ?? Jame"s. Concerning the tenancy of the Tow er House. More Details
MS Whistler K25
Letter from Olga V. Kramer to R. Birnie Philip. 127 Werastrasse II, Stuttgart, Germany, 21 July [1903] "Dear
Madame," She remembers W histler's helpful teaching to her, and all his pupils: and, recently, meeting Rosalind More Details
Birnie Philip, w ho w as looking after W. She expresses her sympathy, on W histler's death. "Yours sincerely/Olga
V. Kramer."

Letter from J.M.M. Brow n to A.J. Kirkpatrick. Messrs Thomas Law rie & Son, Fine Art Gallery, 85 St. Vincent Street,
Glasgow , March 1889. 'Dear Sir,-' The picture by W histler w hich K. exhibited at the Glasgow Institute w as
bought by Mr. G.B. Simpson of Broughty Ferry at Messrs. Richardson & Co., 43 Piccadilly, London. Mr. Simpson More Details
sold it at Dow ell's rooms at a sale in Edinburgh 3 April 1886 w hen L. bought it on K.'s behalf. 'We are,/Yours
faithfully/pp. Thomas Law rie & Son/J.M.M. Brow n'.
[Copy. Enclosed in BP III g/62]
MS Whistler L38
Letter from James Leathart to James McNeill W histler. Bracken Dene, Gateshead on Tyne, 2 March 1892. 'Dear
Mr W histler' L. w ill lend the Lange Liesen to the exhibition at Goupils if they insure it for £800 and do not permit More Details
it to be copied. 'I am yours truly/James Leathart'.
[According to MS W histler P613 Mrs Leathart had w ritten about the loan on 27 Feb, & agreed by 7 March. Re.
Goupil Gallery show 1892]
MS Whistler L168
Letter from Louise to [Miss Birnie Philip ?]. Les Carreaux, rue Premartine, Le Mans., Sarthe, 12 January 1897.
'Mademoiselle.' She apologises for not w riting before now . She w as sorry to leave, and misses the ladies. She
is glad the stolen things have been returned. She thanks W histler for his kindness, as does her father-in-law ,
w ho has talked to his son Constant as he deserved, and is grateful for W histler's treatment of him. 'Si More Details
Mademoiselle daigne/recevoir tous mes remerciements/de sa devouee servante/Louise'.
[Constant & Louise w ere the couple w ho acted as servants at 110 Rue du Bac and w ere dismissed after some
things w ere pinched. W histler's letters to Rosalind Birnie Philip show that they w ere threatened w ith
prosecution but w hen they show ed they w ere sorry this w as dropped (see in particular W histler's letters of 13
& 16 January BP II Res 19/89 & 92)]
MS Whistler M76
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Jackson MacNeill, London & San Francisco Bank, San Francisco, California,
U.S.A. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [c. 1890-2] 'My dear Jack-' He has been meaning to w rite. They used to get on More Details
w ell, being cousins, and W histler w onders if he ever comes to Europe. W histler does not like more than three
or four people in Britain although he lives there. (incomplete).
['Cousin Jack']

Letter from M.H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. Magazine of Art, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, 13 June
1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' In spite of the representations made by W histler and Hanson to him, S. refuses to help More Details
them attack Bayliss. If he interview s him it w ill be as impartially as he w ould W histler. 'I remain/Sincerely yours
and Loyally everybody's/M.H. Spielmann'.
[Copy. Same as MS W histler M100 (original letter)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.H. Spielmann, [The Magazine of Art, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill]. 19
June 1888. 'No! You really are my despair- my dear Spielmann-' W histler told the Committee he had suggested
to the Pall Mall that they should interview W yke Bayliss. Thinks Hanson cannot have properly conveyed More Details
W histler's suggestions for appropriate questions to be put to '"Bayliss the Middlesex Michel Angelo!"' (signed
w ith a butterfly).
[Copy - Same as MS W histler M101]

Letter from M.H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. 16 Dorchester Terrace, Hyde Park W, 20 June 1888. 'Were
I too, my dear W histler, the airy happy happy thing you are-' S. thinks it w ould be irresponsible of him to attack More Details
Bayliss although he fully appreciates W histler's position. He compares W histler to one of Macnab's "Sirens in
the Grotto" 'Atantot/Sincerely yours/M.H. Spielmann'.
[Macnab. exhibition such a painting at the R.B.A. Copy, same as BP II S/79]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.H. Spielmann Beefsteak Club, June 22 1888. 'My dear Spielmann-'
W histler thinks S.'s idea of the responsibility of the journalist suited to the Family Herald. He imagines S. w ill not More Details
interview W yke Bayliss properly. Reminds S. of his past criticisms, and the publication of the Agenda of the
Society. 'Adieu' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Copy, Same as MS W histler M103]

Letter from M.H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. 16 Dorchester Terrace, Hyde Park W, 22 June 88. 'My dear
W histler' S. still intends to interview W yke Bayliss. As the Editor of a magazine he must be a professional More Details
journalist. The 'brow n paper covered "w ork", the Agenda and report of the Society w ere all sent in to his
magazine: although W histler denied their accuracy. 'Fare you w ell/M.H. Spielmann'.
[Copy. Same as BP II S/81]
MS Whistler M285
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. [Aug 2 1904] More Details
MS Whistler M291
Letter from Charlotte Augusta, Duchess of Marlborough to James McNeill W histler. [1850?] More Details
MS Whistler M307
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [M. Menpes]. [March 1889] "You w ill blow your brains out- of course.
/Piggott has show n you w hat do do, under the circumstances, and you know your w ay to Spain. Goodbye!" More Details
(signed w ith butterfly).
[Truth 28 Mar 1889? Gentle Art 1890 p.235, GA70]

Letter from A. Harris to James McNeill W histler. Theobald's Park, Waltham Cross, Herts, July 26 [1886] 'Sir Lady
Meux desires me to w rite & tell you that she w ants to have her picture this w eek as she is having her furs More Details
altered. Yours resply./A. Harris.'
MS Whistler M351
Letter from Francis Viele Griffin and Octave Mirbeau to George Moore. 15 March 1895. 'Monsieur,' W hen he
received M.'s letter, w hich had been published in the Pall Mall Gazette W histler asked for them to act for him in More Details
obtaining either an apology, or a duel. They ask M. to name his friends. 'Ottave Mirbeau./Francis Viele-Griffin'.
[GM B.85]
MS Whistler M441
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. 3 Spenser Street, Victoria Street, S.W., Dec 5th 1892. 'Dear
W histler,' He sends an account of the events w ith their dates. He hopes he w ill see W histler some time. He
sends his regards to W histler's w ife. The events took place betw een 6 November and 5 December. A dealer
w ho had already bought some of W histler's paintings offered M. £80 for his one. M. said he w anted £90 and More Details
then apparently the dealer told W histler he had bought it, and had it sent w ith a case of pictures to him in
Glasgow from Paris. After being threatened w ith M.'s solicitor the dealer has just sent M. a cheque for £90. M. is
sorry he had to sell the painting at all. 'Yrs sincerely,/Albert Moore'.
[That 'sort' is Alex. Reid]
MS Whistler M442
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. 3 Spenser Street, Victoria Street, S.W., Dec 5th 1892. 'Dear
W histler,' He sends an account of the events w ith their dates. He hopes he w ill see W histler some time. He
sends his regards to W histler's w ife. The events took place betw een 6 November and 5 December. A dealer
w ho had already bought some of W histler's paintings offered M. £80 for his one. M. said he w anted £90 and More Details
then apparently the dealer told W histler he had bought it, and had it sent w ith a case of pictures to him in
Glasgow from Paris. After being threatened w ith M.'s solicitor the dealer has just sent M. a cheque for £90. M. is
sorry he had to sell the painting at all. 'Yrs sincerely,/Albert Moore'.
[That 'Scot' is Alex. Reid]
MS Whistler M443
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. 2 Spenser Street, Victoria St., S.W., Dec 9 92. 'Dear W histler,'
M. w as pleased to have got the money from the Scot for his picture because he very much needed the money, More Details
and hopes W histler w ill forgive him. 'Yrs sincerely/Albert Moore'.
[That 'Scot' is Alex. Reid]
MS Whistler M444
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. Spenser Street, Victoria St., S.W., [1892?] 'far, but yr More Details
information/ill w rite again./rs sincerely/Albert Moore'.
Half a letter
MS Whistler M446
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Moore. 110 Rue du Bac, Dec 3rd 1893. 'Dear Moore-' He w ill be
pleased to meet the Edens although he is dubious about the w ater-colour painting. He w ould like w arning
before Sir W illiam visits the studio since he is busy. He let M. in because he had been enjoying his articles on
'Art' in the Speaker. He has not had M.'s book. He asks if the story of the lady w hich started in Pall Mall is being More Details
continued anyw here else, since they are very interested in it. W histler criticises M.'s praise of Ingres' Source as
a Greek goddess: but in McMahon's w ords, tells him to 'continuez'. 'Alw ays, Sincerely/J McN W histler'.
[Important letter - re Baronet affair]
MS Whistler M448
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [George Moore]. [1895] 'Dear Expert!-' The suggestion that the original
head w as concealed beneath the chalk presumably arose from M.'s He is sorry M. left before W histler's letter to More Details
the N.Y. Herald in reply to the Eden Interview w as read out by W histler's Counsel. Sir Eden w ill now be
understood in Paris, and W histler is grateful to M. for bringing this about. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M449
Letter from George Moore to James McNeill W histler. 8 King's Bench Walk, Temple, March 11th 1895. 'Dear
W histler' He w as busy reading Huysman's Le Route and could not be bothered w ith W histler's silly letter to the More Details
papers. If he w as paid for a ms. he w ould consider it dishonourable not to deliver it. 'Very truly yours/George
Moore.'
MS Whistler M450
Letter from George Moore to James McNeill W histler. 8 King's Bench Walk, Temple, March 11th 1895. 'Dear
W histler' He w as busy reading Huysman's Le Route and could not be bothered w ith W histler's silly letter to the More Details
papers. If he w as paid for a ms. he w ould consider it dishonourable not to deliver it. 'Very truly yours/George
Moore.'
MS Whistler M451
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Moore. Hotel Chatham, Paris, March 12 1895. 'Mr. W histler begs to
acknow ledge Mr. Moore's letter of March the 11th.-' W histler does not think much of M.'s ideas of honour or
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commerce, and thinks few can admire his recent interview s or articles on the council chamber. If M. w as trying More Details
to insult W, a friend w ill call on M.'s representative. '...Mr W histler... has the honour to remain/Mr Moore's/Very
obedient servant.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M452
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Moore. Hotel Chatham, Paris, March 12 1895. 'Mr. W histler begs to
acknow ledge Mr. Moore's letter of March the 11th.-' W histler does not think much of M.'s ideas of honour or
commerce, and thinks few can admire his recent interview s or articles on the council chamber. If M. w as trying More Details
to insult W, a friend w ill call on M.'s representative. '...Mr W histler... has the honour to remain/Mr Moore's/Very
obedient servant.' (unsigned).
[Ms. copy of MS W histler M451]
MS Whistler M453
Letter from George Moore to James McNeill W histler. 8 King's Bench Walk, Temple, March 13th [1895] 'Mr Moore
begs to acknow ledge the receipt of Mr W histler's letter of the 12th/ In Mr Moore's opinion Mr W histlers conduct More Details
grow s daily more absurd/' (unsigned).
[Answ er to challenge to duel. Press cuttings from Moore Correspondence moved to Press-cutting box]
MS Whistler M458
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Morris. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [Dec. 1892x1893] 'My dear Morris-' He
received M.'s letter but Miss Galw ay has not yet called. He hopes M. w ill visit him in Paris. W histler saw Galland
shortly before his death, after his son had returned from America. They used to talk about their old friend M. More Details
'Alw ays my dear Morris,/.../J.McN. W histler'.
[Galland died 30 Nov 1892]
MS Whistler M468
Postcard from Frederik Muller & Co to James McNeill W histler, 16 Rue de Grenelle, Paris. [Doelenstraat 10,
Amsterdam], 19 Sept 1892 [Postmark] 'Sir,' The six photographs are not good enough for M. to use, and w ere More Details
very expensive. If they are any use to W histler he offers to sell them to him. 'We are your obedient/Frederick
Muller & Co'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [International Exhibition 1888], [Munich]. Royal Society of British Artists, 7
May 1888. 'Dear Sir- Pray convey my compliments & my apologies to the Gentlemen of the Committee- I have
been so overw helmed w ith the w ork of the Society of late that I have I find, neglected to send my letter to you
w ith the various details you w ished. How ever I telegraphed to you, at once, in metres square the w all space More Details
required. Enclosed now you w ill find all further matters for catalogue, measurement etc. and it remains only for
me to thank again the Gentlemen of the Committee & yourself for the kind & flattering interest you have show n
in my taking my place among my Countrymen- I trust that I may be enabled to thank you in person soon, for I
certainly mean to come to Munich in June- And I have the honour to be-' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [International Exhibition Committee], [Munich]. [18 May 1888] 'Dear Sir-I
should be pleased indeed to receive from you a line telling me that my w orks arrived safely and w ithout
inconvenience to the Gentlemen of the Committee through delay. I trust that you found all details for the More Details
catalogue clear and satisfactory. Kindly see that "President of the Royal Society of British Artists", be entered
after my name in the catalogue, as it w ill be expected And I have the honour to be/Dear Sir/Your obedient
humble servant/(signed) J.McNeill W histler'.
[See BP III g/2+. Re "Yellow Ruskin" (?)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Secretary], [International Exh., Munich]. [Sept. 1888] 'Sir,- I beg to
acknow ledge the receipt of your letter, officially informing me that the Committee aw ard me a second class gold
medal. Pray convey my sentiments of tempered and respectable joy to the gentlemen of the Committee and my
complete appreciation of the second class compliment paid me And, I have,/Sir,/The honour to be/Your most
humble obedient Servant/(Signed) JMcNW histler'. More Details
[Original, or autograph copy, in priv. coll. Mrs. Charles C. Bovey, c1933. Pall Mall Gazette 5 Sept 1888. The World
5 Sept 1888. Gentle Art 1890, p229, GA68. GM B.53. Boston's Sunday World 23 Sept 1888 (W histler PC, vol 10,
p32) French text from Paris new spaper (W histler PC, vol 16, p61) See Pennell p.279. VI ed. Westminster
Gazette 11 Sept 1895 (Waldo Story's red scrapbook, p74) Pickford Waller PC, 59v, Metro, MA, NY. (Gets. B53)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Robert Koehler, [Secretary], [American Artist's Club]. [24 July x 8 Sept.]
[1888] 'Dear Sir.-' W ith reference to K.'s letter to the Paris New York Herald about medals aw arded to American
exhibitors in Munich, W histler encloses copies of his letter to the First Secretary of the Central Committee, and More Details
suggests K. show s this to his Club members. 'And I am, w ith many thanks/Very faithfully yours' (unsigned).
[Re. Munich Exh. 1888 See BP III g/26 & Pennell p.279 VI ed.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Paulus. 28 Tite Street, 6 Nov 88. 'Dear Mr Paulus,-' Begs P. to arrange for More Details
all W histler's paintings and etchings to be returned to their London agent Messrs. Dicksee for an exhibition
immediately 'Believe me w ith many thanks/Very sincerely' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M495
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Royal Academy of Munich. [Dec 1888] 'Gentlemen-' ...'their w ork in the
future w ill be follow ed by my w armest interest' (unsigned) '... More Details
[See MS W histler M496, same letter]
MS Whistler M497
Letter from Richard Muther to James McNeill W histler. Munich /Kgl Kupferstick Kabinet./, 5 Sept 1892.
'Vorehrtester Meister!' Paulus told M. that W histler might present the w ork he is exhibiting at the International
Art Exhibition to the Kgl. Print Collection. They have been trying to collect W histler's w ork for some time and More Details
w ould be very grateful. M. is publishing in the follow ing year an illustrated Geschichte der modenen Malrei w ith
a chapter on W, and reproductions of the portraits of his mother and Lady Colin Campbell. Asks if he could have
photographs of any 'Harmonies' or 'Nocturnes' '...Ihres/ganz egebenen/Conservator Dr R. Muther.'
W ith a translation
MS Whistler N16
Letter from J.E. Vincent [editor of 'The National Observer'] to James McNeill W histler. 8 Carlyle Mansions, Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, May 14 94. 'Dear Sir' V. is ow ner & editor of the National Observer. He w ould like to meet
W histler in Paris on Friday to discuss W histler's letter, & Spielmann's article & letter. V. thinks the Provost and More Details
Corporation took reasonable action. It w as the crow d rather than the pictures that w as objected to. V. w as not
there w hen Spielmann sent in his tw o pieces, and thinks Spielmann took up W histler too seriously. 'Yours very
truly/J.E. Vincent.'
[See BP 10 & BP II a presscutting inside cover]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Morley. 12 Feb 89. 'Dear Mr Morley -' In a letter in w hich W histler properly
'scalped' 'the Kangaroo', and referred to the editor of the Magazine of Art, he did not mean any reference to M. More Details
He mentioned an occasion, by w hich he meant an interview w ith himself as ex-President of Suffolk Street 'Very
sincerely/'(signed w ith butterfly).
[Kangaroo = Menpes]
MS Whistler P87
Voucher from Miss Birnie Philip to James McNeill W histler. Vouchers for cheques in connection w ith the exhibition. More Details
Cheques draw n on Thos Cook and Son Paris
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Account from Monod, M. Francis to James McNeill W histler. [March x June 1905] Financial Statement More Details

Account from Deprey, E.T.J. to James McNeill W histler. Statement of accounts
MS Whistler P106
Voucher from Miss Birnie Philip to James McNeill W histler. Vouchers for cheques connected w ith the exhibition. More Details
Cheques draw n on Drummonds
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Account from Messrs Benedite and Monod to James McNeill W histler. Accounts w ith vouchers More Details
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MS Whistler P152
Receipt from Leonce Benedite to James McNeill W histler. More Details
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MS Whistler P158
Account from Benedite, M. Leonce to James McNeill W histler. Financial Statement More Details
MS Whistler P159
Account from Miss Birnie Philip to James McNeill W histler. Financial statement More Details
MS Whistler P165
Account from J. Parkes to James McNeill W histler. Goldsmith & Silversmith etc., 12 Vigo Street, Regent St., More Details
London W., Xmas 1890. Account for the purchase and repairs of silver, jew ellery & accessories to a total of
£32.7.0. betw een 1 February & 11 August 1890. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P304
Declaration by James McNeill W histler of Rosalind Birnie Philip as his w ard. Heath End, Hampstead, 26 May
1896. 'Know all men by these Presents...' W histler is to be Guardian of Rosalind Phillip of 36 Tite Street, More Details
Chelsea, and support her properly as his w ard. 'In w itness w hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
Tw enty sixth day of May-1896/James McNeill W histler' and w itnessed by 'W illiam Webb/Solicitor/39 New Broad
Street/London'
MS Whistler P304
Declaration by James McNeill W histler of Rosalind Birnie Philip as his w ard. Heath End, Hampstead, 26 May
1896. 'Know all men by these Presents...' W histler is to be Guardian of Rosalind Phillip of 36 Tite Street, More Details
Chelsea, and support her properly as his w ard. 'In w itness w hereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this
Tw enty sixth day of May-1896/James McNeill W histler' and w itnessed by 'W illiam Webb/Solicitor/39 New Broad
Street/London'
MS Whistler P305
Document from Rosalind Birnie Philip to James McNeill W histler. 26 May 1896. 'In consideration of your having More Details
declared me to be your Ward I hereby agree to accept the said portion...' She w ill obey W histler w hile she is his
w ard. 'Rosalind Birnie Philip/W itness/W illiam Webb/Solicitor/39 New Broad Street/London'
MS Whistler P478
Letter from Rosalind Birnie Philip to Mrs Birnie Philip. Hotel des Indes, La Haye, [Holland], July 8 1902. 'My dear
Mama' She thanks her for her letter and the rennet. W histler is slightly better. Ethie looks after the nursing at More Details
night. She is glad Frankie looked w ell at the King's dinner. She w ill send the tax paper to Webb to settle. She
thinks Ashbee should not be mentioned in Mrs. B.P.'s letters as it w orried W histler too much. The gentlemen
send their regards and she sends a message to Mary. 'Your loving daughter /Linda Philip'

Draft from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Charles Freer. July 30th 1903. 'Dear Mr. Freer' At F.'s suggestion the portrait of
'Mr.C.' and that of Comte Robert [de Montesquiou] w hich w ere in W histler's studio have been sent to Marchant More Details
for delivery to 'Mr.C.' She thinks 400 gns. are outstanding for the portrait of 'Mr.C.', for w hich the final price w as
to be 1000 gns. She thanks F. for his help and asks him to call on 'Mr.C.' and ask him to settle this amount.
[Concerning Canfield's pictures. Holograph draft on 2 pp of lined letterbook]

Draft from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Charles Freer. 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, August 5 1903. 'Dear Mr. Freer.' If the
Caxton Club go ahead w ith their idea of a catalogue of W histler's etchings she and Mrs. W hibley w ould be glad
to help. F. discussed it w ith W histler and he approved the idea if the catalogue w as not illustrated and More Details
appeared in a limited edition, w ith some 20 copies set aside for leading American and European Museums.
'Believe me/Very sincerely yours./Rosalind Birnie Philip.'
2 copies slightly different. pp. 6-8 re Caxton Club Catalogue
MS Whistler P492
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Lavery, ISSPG. 103, Albert Bridge Rd., London SW, 4 Jan 1905. W histler did More Details
not w ant posthumous exhibition of his w ork at ISSPG
MS Whistler P493
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr W hyte, ISSPG. 103 Albert Bridge Rd., London SW, 21 Feb 1905. More Details
No use to be made of butterfly in exhibition catalogue
MS Whistler P494
Letter from Miss R. Philip to Mr Webb. [Feb 1905]. Article in Morning Post of 9 Feb announces use of butterflies More Details
from Gentle Art in memorial exhibition catalogue

Letter from Miss Birnie Philip to Mr Rhodes. 23 Feb 1905. Cannot help w ith location of portrait of Lady Menx
MS Whistler P497
Draft from Miss Birnie Philip to ?? Times?. Reply to D.C. Thomson's attack in Art Journal of April on friends of More Details
W histler not lending w orks to Memorial exhibition
MS Whistler P613
Document from Rosalind Birnie Philip. 'Facts from letters w ritten by R.B.P. to Mrs. Charles W hibley.', giving the
dates of letters and notes of their contents- w ith a few notes from other people's letters. The earliest date
given is 1853, the last, 1919.
During W histler's lifetime, there are notes concerning him betw een 1879 and 1903, starting on 19 September
1879 w ith the lease and sale of the W hite House, the Venetian glass presented by Jones of Fulham, and Venice
etchings. On 2 February 1881 A.B. Mitford w rote condoling w ith W histler on the death of his mother;
15 October 1881 Lady Clementine Mitford w rote to him on the death of her father the 7th Earl of Ainslie inviting
W histler to visit her- she had w ritten earlier also condoling on the death of W histler's mother.
In May 1884 Rosalind Birnie Philip mentions Trixie staying at Stanley House, Rottingdean; on 6 October 1886,
the death of E.W. Godw in at 37 Great College Street, Westminster.
On 27 February 1892 Mrs. Leathart w rote about lending the Lange Leizen to the Goupil exhibition- by 7 March
she had agreed to send it. On 11 July 1892 Claude Monet's marriage to Mme. veuve Hoschede at Giverny w as
mentioned. On 28 May 1892 the sale of Leyland's collection, including the Princess du Pays de la Porcelaine
w as noted. On 8 October 1892 Ethel w rote describing the Rue du Bac and Hotel du Bon Lafontaine. On 15
September 1895 she stayed at the Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis and visited Ford Abbey.
In 1897, on 27 April, 1 & 2 May W histler w as in Paris w ith 'flu, and on 1 May Rosalind Birnie Philip w ent to see
the portrait of Ethel in a black lace shaw l w hich had been touched up: on 28 September w hen he arrived at
Etretat W histler began the portrait of a local baby.
There are a lot of entries for 1899. W histler spent some time at Dordrecht w ith Ludovici. On 28 April the Baskett
family returned w ith 'Sophie of Soho'. Rosalind Birnie Philip w as then at 110 Rue du Bac, as she w as on 14 May.
On 19 May she refers to the publication of the Baronet and the Butterfly. In May or June Cow an sold the 'Piano
Picture' to a client of Thomson for 2000. On 4 June she mentions the w edding of Miss Vanderbilt's sister: and
'Miss Bate to the front'. On 16 June, 'Beurdeley. Chaufton & Dr. Ferraud dined w ith J.McN.W.': and on 30 June
'Visit the Ferrauds at Moatford. Also Humphreys Johnstone married to Miss Lazarus.' On 7 October 1899
W histler had arrived at the Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville, and had lunch w ith Miss W hite and the Hannays.
Hannay w as the son of a Presbyterian minister and came from Dundee to London at an early age.
In 1900, she first mentions, on 1 March, the death of Dr. W. W histler on 27 February. On 30 April W histler's
portrait of Carlyle w as on exhibition at the Guildhall. On 4 June Ethel Warw ick w as sitting at the Fitzroy Street
studio to W histler for three pastels: and Mrs. Ohl and her daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Fagan & their daughter, Kennedy,
& Mr. & Mrs. Pennell had visited the studio. On 13 November Ethel w as going to see Ratier in Paris about
Saleron and the carpets, w hile Ron w as sitting to W histler in Fitzroy Street. Ron and W histler w ere together in
Algiers at the Hotel de L'Oasis [late in] 1900. More Details
In 1901 w as held the third exhibition of the International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers, of w hich
George Sauter w as honorary secretary. On 12 July 1901 Rosalind Birnie Philip mentions that Mrs. Baskett w as
marrying Mr. Blackw ell and leaving 8 Fitzroy Street on 13 July.
On 2 January 1902 W histler w as at Marlborough Street, Bath, and sent a telegram to Heinemann w arning him
to be careful w ith MacMonnies, w ho w anted W histler to accompany him to the States. On 26 January 1902 Dr.
Court w as attending W histler w ho w as very ill at the Hotel des Indes, La Haye, and Webb w as told not to send
letters to w orry W. On 19 June 1902 Rosalind Birnie Philip w as to go to Holland w ith W histler and Freer.
Finally, on 20 April 1903, Rosalind Birnie Philip mentions the Honorary degree to be conferred on W histler in
absentia on the follow ing day by the University of Glasgow .
After W histler's death many of the references still relate to him. Rosalind Birnie Philip refers to her suits against
the Pennells and Heinemann; her copyright of the W histler butterfly and his letters; her law yers Webb and
Gray; the W histler memorial exhibitions in London (ISSPG), Boston and Paris; the valuation of her collection of
paintings by Mepham; Goulding printing Venice etchings for Huish, and lithographs; her return of the 3rd class
Royal Order of Merit of St. Michael of Bavaria; the Pennell's Life and the Mansfield & Caxton Club's catalogues of
W histler's etchings. She also mentions Benedite; Way; Sarasate; Ellw ell; Marcel Schw ob; Fantin Latour; D. &
Mrs. Davenport; Peter Studd; Alan Cole; Freer; Prof. Langley of the Smithsonian Institution; S.E. Grovier the
blacksmith at Lyme Regis. She mentions members of the Philip family;-her mother; Frances Philip; Maude;
Auntie Elsie; Aunty & Uncle Rose; Charles [W hibley?]; Ted [Godw in?]; Terry: and others:- Con & Cecil; John
Black; Delphine & Leontine: Simon; Cecil; Algernon & May; Rudolph; [Lizzie Fletcher]; Mr. Spicer; Mitchel; Lady
Horner; Sir James Roberts Bart; Reid's of Bishop Falls, New foundland; & Buffalo Bill. She refers to Blackw ell,
'Klackner & the faked W histler'; & Dr. Alexander Harpern's claim to have essays w ritten by W. She says that
W histler's portrait of his mother w as draped in black, after W histler's death, in the Luxembourg. There are
many references to W histler's w ork: to Mr. & Mrs. Vanderbilt looking at George Vanderbilt's portrait; to Mrs.
Sickert's picture; Deprez bidding 1000 for the portrait of Irving w hich sold for 4800 to the States; Mrs. Potter
Palmer's pictures including one of the Thames; Marchant and Freer buying the Gold Screen; Mrs. Eason,
daughter of Mrs. Carolina Stevens, selling etchings and a portrait of W; Deprez buying a proof of The piano
inscribed in W histler's hand 'Miss Tinnie Greaves', a proof of Weary and tw o draw ings from the Greaves for £35;
King Edw ard VII selling the Jubilee etchings through Thomson, and her ow n purchase of the W indsor Portfolio;
Labouchere selling the portrait of Connie Gilchrist skipping; South Kensington Museum being offered the plate
of the Greengrocer's Shop in the Rue du Seine; & Burrell selling the Princesse to Freer.
Finally she refers briefly to w ork by Beatrix W histler: that etchings by her w ere exhibited at the Boston
exhibition; and that Judge Evans had exhibited portraits of Master Godw in, and Miss Pettigrew , and an interior
w ith a red mantlepiece, and a chair w ith a piece of w hite linen over the back, as being by W.
MS Whistler P646
Letter from J.C. Potter to James McNeill W histler. Brooks's, St. James's Street, 4 April 1892. 'My dear W histler' He
congratulates W histler on his exhibition at Goupils. He liked best his ow n tw o pictures and the portraits of Miss
Alexander and of Carlyle. Thompson (i.e. D.C. Thomson) w ill have passed on his objections to having the W hite More Details
Girl and Blue Wave varnished, but if W histler is satisfied w ith Richards w ork then so is he. 'Very sincerely/J C
Potter'
MS Whistler P647
Letter from J.C. Potter to James McNeill W histler. Earnsdale, Darw en, Lancashire, 21 April 1892. 'My dear
W histler' He told Goupils he agreed to the pictures being exhibited in Paris and Munich but he must have them More Details
properly insured, and not at his ow n expense. [Waltrun.?] (Walter) Chapman is staying w ith him for Easter.
'Yours very truly/J. Charles Potter'
MS Whistler P648
Letter from J.C. Potter to James McNeill W histler. Earnsdale, Darw en, Lancashire, 1 May 1892. 'My dear W histler'
P. agreed to W histler's request to lend Symphony in blue and gold and Chelsea W harf to Munich. Mr. Carl Narr
w rote asking him to lend the W hite Girl and the Solent but although he w ould gladly lend them for an exhibition More Details
in Paris he is afraid to send them any further. Mr. Morris w ould like to lock up both W histler and L. 'Very
sincerely/J Charles Potter'.
[Re. Goupil Gallery show same year]
MS Whistler R6
Letter from Alfred S. Rathbone to James McNeill W histler. 1 Russell Chambers, Bury St., W.C., Sept 17 [1891]
'Dear Mr. W histler,' The other evening w hen R. met W histler and his w ife at his brother's rooms, his father More Details
promised to send W histler a copy of his book of verse. R. encloses this w ith some particular ones marked in
pencil. 'I remain/yrs. apprehensively/Alfred S. Rathbone'.
[Book by Rathbone's father is on the shelves at W histler 110]
MS Whistler R24
Letter from W.G. Raw linson to James McNeill W histler. Hill Lodge, New Road, Camden Hill, W., Mar 3 1892. 'Dear
Mr W histler' Before he lets Richards clean and repair his Nocturne R. w ould like W histler to see it and decide if it More Details
needs to be retouched. Gran has regilded the frame. 'Believe me/ Yours Sincerely/W.G. Raw linson'.
[Re Goupil Gallery show 1892]
MS Whistler R73
Letter from John R. Reid to The Committee, The Hogarth Club. Highfield, Woolton, 5 Jan 1889. 'Gentlemen-' He More Details
states that W histler's letter to them is accurate. Stott of Oldham has apologised to R. but should also apologise
to W histler or leave the Club. 'Gentlemen,/I remain Yours truly/John R Reid.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Reid. [January 1889] 'My dear Reid,-' Encloses the latest version of
the story of Stott of Oldham w hich he hopes w ill convince R. R's letter is appropriately dignified. (unsigned). More Details
[Re. Stott of Oldham affair. See BP II 31]
MS Whistler R76
Letter from Mrs Albert Revillon [nee Julia de Kay] to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. More Details
Petersburg, 23 March 92 [Postmark] 'Have asked Boussod consult you about price to ask for music room inform
me 43 Galernia w hat you suggest /Julia'
MS Whistler R77
Letter from Mrs Albert Revillon [nee Julia de Kay] to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, March [1892 ?] 'Dear
Jimmie' In reply to his letter the Music Room has been sent as he w ished as Goupils w ill probably have let him More Details
know . Expects he w ill have seen [the W inans] in Paris. Sends her regards to Mrs. W. 'Affectly [yours]/Julia'.
[Music Room sold by her in 1893. In W histler's show at Goupils in 1892]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Robinson. 29 April 1889. 'Charming! my dear Robinson-' The 'froth' at the
top of W histler's 'pint and a half' is designed to make people 'sw allow the bitter at the bottom' so Robinson More Details
must keep it all. The revelation of state secrets in Paris. 'Boulanger business', w ill only be postponed a w eek.
W histler may call on R. tonight. He appreciates R.'s decision to attend the occasion to be held on W histler's
behalf. (signed w ith butterfly)

[1888] The Society of British Artists - a list of the pictures that W histler exhibited there. (1884/5 - 1887/8). More Details
In R.B. Philip's hand

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alfred Stevens. c.7 May [1888] 'Mon cher Stevens- Voici le moment de je
vous parlais- La Societe [des British Artists (crossed out)] que jai est en plein revolte- Les oris de demission! More Details
demission !-' (Unsigned).
[Re. S.B.A. incomplete. W histler's w riting see BP II 5 and also BP II S other Steven's letters]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, Secretary, Royal Society of British Artists. 18 May 88. 'Sir.- I beg
that you w ill call the next meeting of the Council for Monday the 28th, as I w ish to be present, and fear I More Details
should not be able to, on the previous Saturday, And, I have the honour to be/Sir,/Your obedient humble
servant/J McNeil W histler'.
[Re. S.B.A. BP II 5]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hon. Secretary, R.B.A. 2 July 88. 'Sir, I beg, herew ith, to hand in my More Details
resignation as member of the Royal Society of British Artists And, I have,/The honour to be, Sir/Your humble,
obedient Servant/(signed) J. McN. W histler'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Committee], [Society of British Artists]. [24 July x 8 Sept. 1888]
'Gentlemen,-I regret that I shall not have the honour of presiding at the General Meeting tonight as' More Details
(incomplete unsigned).
[Incomplete. Date - sequence in letterbook]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [H. Cauty, secretary], [R.S.B.A.]. [1888]. More Details
[See MS W histler R229]
MS Whistler S36
Letter from John Singer Sargent to Miss Phillips [sic] [Rosalind Birnie Philip]. Santiago, Spain, July 27th [1903] More Details
'My dear Miss Phillips' He expresses his admiration for W histler and sympathy w ith her on W histler's death
'Believe me/yrs very truly/John S. Sargent'
MS Whistler S130
Letter from Edw in Soames, Paw nbroker, Silversmith and Jew eller to James McNeill W histler. 299 Fulham Rd., 12
Nov 1881. 'Dear Sir,' He suggests W histler contacts Messrs. Johnson & Dymond's, 39 Gracechurch St., EC., w ho More Details
sold his gold medal for £7.4.0. If they cannot help he could advertise that he w ishes to buy it. 'T W histler per E
Somes'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alfred Stevens. c.7 May [1888] 'Mon cher Stevens- Voici le moment dont je
vous parlais- La Societe [des British Artists (crossed out)] que j'ai est en plein revolte- Les cris de demission! More Details
demission!-' (unsigned).
[Re. S.B.A. incomplete. W histler's w riting see BP II 5 and also BP II S other Stevens letters]
MS Whistler S252
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Waldo Story, Palazzo Barberini, Rome. The Fielding, King Street, Covent
Garden, 5 March 83 [Postmark] 'There is a tremendous account in this w eeks World-"Gossip from Paris"-' The
account describes W histler's success in the Rue de Seze. W histler suggests S. approaches Stevens and More Details
persuades him, Madrazzo & de Nitis to obtain the legion d'honneur for W histler. The government intends to
give the cross to a foreign exhibitor each year and all but Colin Hunter this year already have decorations.
Galland could advise S. how to go about it. It has nothing to do w ith the Salon aw ards. He asks for support
from S.'s w ife too. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler S254
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Waldo Story. [1887] "Too bad Waldo!-" Brussels is a fine subject, w hich
the local artists do not appreciate, just as Londoners did not appreciate the Thames. W histler's w ork there is
even finer than at the Naval Review . S. must attend their next meeting in London. W. returns next Wednesday More Details
or Thursday & S. must tell Hanson w here he is staying. He can stay at the Vale. "Alw ays" (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Ref. to R.B.A. meeting]
MS Whistler T10
Letter from Princess Tenicheff to Madame Philip. 52 Rue de Bassano, n.d. [1896 x 1901] 'Madam,' She is sorry More Details
that W histler is too ill to visit them tonight as she leaves shortly for St. Petersburg. 'W ith kind regards,/Very
sincerely yrs/Princess Tenicheff'
MS Whistler T20
Letter from Sir H. Thompson to Rosalind Birnie Philip. 9 Kensington Park Gardens, W., Dec. 15 1907. More Details
Accompanying loan of seven letters from J.M. W histler to Edw in Edw ards (called 'Charles Price' by W histler as
joke).
MS Whistler T106
List from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. Goupil & Company, 29 Nov. 1892. 'J. Orchar Wallace Foundry-
Dundee "Nocturne, grey & silver" A.A. Ionides, 1 Holland Park. W. "Old Battersea Bridge" "Sea and Rain" ; Sir
John Day, 25 Collinghain Gardens S.W. "Valparaiso-Nocturne" ; Potter Palmer, Chicago "Old Battersea Reach" ;
Albert Moore, 2 Spencer St. Victoria St. "Trafalgar Square, snow " ; A. Chapman, Messrs Faw cett & [illeg.] -
Liverpool ; Louis Huth, 28 Hertford Street "Symphony in W hite No. III" ; W.G. Raw linson, The Lodge, New Rd.
Campden Hill W. Noct. Bl & Silver ; H. Theobald, 3 Westbourne Square W. "Noct. Opal & Silver" ; Mrs. Leyland, 4
Hans Place "Noct. Blue & Silver" ; W.C. Alexander, Aubrey Ho. Aubrey Rd. Notting Hill "Port of Miss A"-"Noct. Bl. &
Silver" ; Hon. Mrs. Percy W yndham, 44 Belgrave Sqr. "Noct. from Westminster Bridge." ; J.C. Potter, Barnsdale, More Details
Darmen Lancashire "Wave"-"W hite Girl"-Chelsea Reach-"Noct Blue & Silver" ; Mme. Revillon, 43 Galernaia St.
Petersborough "Music Room" ; R.H.C. Harrison, Shiplade Court, Henley on Thames "Noct. Bl & Gold-Old Batt.
Bridge" ; Mme. Venturi, Carlyle Cottage, Kings Rd. Chelsea- "Chelsea in Ice" ; J. Leathart, Bracken Dene
Gateshead on Tyne "Lange Leizen" ; W. Malleson, Highfield Haling Pk. Rd. Croydon. "Sea Piece-Valparaiso" from
Mrs Peter Taylor ; Lord Battersea, Surrey Ho. Marble Arch "Gold Screen" - "Chelsea" ; F. Jameson, S---oubury
Lodge Trent W. Tunbridge ; Graham Robertson, 23 Rutland Gate S.W. "Miss Corder- Valparaiso ; Mrs. Coronio,
1a Holland Pk. (ex-proprietress of Old Battersea Reach) ; Dr. Cavafy, 2 Upp. Berkeley St. Portman Square (Ex-
proprietor of The Balcony) ; J.J. Shannon, Alexander Studios Alfred Place Kensington 'pp Boussod Valadon &
Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'

Letter from Edw ard Upton, Solicitor to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. 51 Lincoln's Inn Fields, 1
November 87. 'Sir/' Several years ago W histler w as paid to paint three portraits of Lady Meux. He painted tw o
and agreed either to complete the third or return a portion of the money. Sir Henry Meux says his w ife is unable More Details
to sit again and he w ould like the money. 'Yours obediently/Edw Upton'.
[Meux. See MS W histler U23]

Letter from Upton & Britton, solicitors to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. 51 Lincoln's Inn Fields,
31 May 1889. 'Dear Sir,' He refers to W histler's reply to his letter of 1 November, and states that his client Sir More Details
Henry Meux w ishes the matter settled immediately. 'Yours faithfully./Upton & Britton'.
[See MS W histler U24]

Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. 51 Lincoln's Inn Fields,
5 July 1889. 'Sir,' W histler has not replied to their letter of 31 May. Unless W histler repays the money he w as More Details
advanced for the unfinished portrait of Lady Meux, Sir Henry Meux w ill take legal proceedings against him.
'Yours faithfully/Upton & Britton'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Upton & Britton, 51 Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Tow er House, 28 Tite
Street, Chelsea,11 July 1889. 'Gentlemen,' He apologises for not replying more quickly to their letter. He
remembers that Sir Henry Meux haggled over the payment of a cheque to W histler from as far aw ay as Egypt.
Originally W histler had understood he w as to get 500 gns. for each picture, but he finally accepted 400 gns. :
1200 gns. in all. Tw o of the portraits w ere completed, exhibited and praised. It w as Lady Meux' vagaries that
prevented him from completing the third, and he quotes a telegram from her, dated 29 July 1886 saying she More Details
w as going to make the dress into a cloak: and his reply on the same day saying he has been trying to paint
her for three w eeks and refuses to make do w ith different clothes and her maid posing for her, and suggests
they paint an entirely new portrait instead. W histler has heard nothing further and suggests that if they w ant
to argue over the matter they should get in touch w ith his law yer George Lew is. 'And. I am, Gentlemen/Very
faithfully yours/(signed) J.McNeill W histler'

Letter from Messrs. Upton & Britton to James McNeill W histler, The Tow er House, 28 Tite Street, Chelsea. 51
Lincoln's Inn Fields, 12 July 1889. 'Dear Sir,' They acknow ledge W histler's letter and w ill get in touch w ith their More Details
client. They do not think they w ill have to contact George Lew is. Upperton w as formerly Sir Henry Meux'
solicitor, but is not any more. 'Yours faithfully-/Upton & Britton'.
MS Whistler U32
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. 51
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London W.C., 11th February 1890. 'Dear Sir,' He asks W histler to make an appointment to More Details
discuss the portrait of Lady Meux for their client Sir H.B. Meux 'Yours faithfully/Upton & Britton'.
[Re. Lady Meux portraits. See under Upton BP II U]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Edw ard Upton, Solicitor?]. The Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea,
Wednesday 12 Feb 1890. 'Dear Sir.' W histler did try to see Upton before he left tow n and w ill be happy to see
him on Friday or Saturday and see if they can come to an agreement. He is busy completing w ork he started More Details
abroad so it w ould be easier if U. visits him. 'Believe me dear Sir/Very faithfully Yours/J McN.W histler'.
[See under Upton & Britton BP II M]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard Upton, Solicitor. Tow er House, Tite Street, 24 Feb 1890. 'Dear Sir-'
W histler acknow ledges U.'s letter of 22 February and w ill be glad to see Lady Meux on Wednesday about 4pm. More Details
at the Tow er House. 'Very faithfully/J McN.W histler'.
[See BP II M. Under Upton & Britton, Solicitors]
MS Whistler V30
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Mayor of Venice. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1897 ?] 'Sir-' Signor Boldini
assures W histler the Mayor w ill accept for the gallery the gift of some etchings of Venice, to show his More Details
appreciation of the honour of being on the Committee of the International Exhibition '...I have the honour to
be,/Sir,/Your obt. Sert/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler V68 More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Queen Victoria.[454 Fulham Road, London, Autumn 1887.]
MS Whistler W124
Letter from T.R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 50 Upper George St, Bryanston Square, W., Oct 26/95. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Way's father show ed Mr Huish W histler's letter on the previous day and he w as interested in coming
to an arrangement w ith W, if W histler w ill go and see him, or Mr. Brow n. Way has given information about
W histler's w ork w hich w ill appear in articles on Lithography in 'Scribner's, the Art Journal, Mag. of Art and some
w eeklies'. Other artist's w ork in this medium is to be reproduced in the next month's 'Studio'. Mr. Holmes is More Details
looking for a suitable paper to print W histler's print on. W histler's lithographs of Lyme Regis except for the
'Master Smith' have printed poorly possibly because of the effect of sea air on the chalk or paper. Asks for the
titles of W histler's French lithographs for the Catalogue and new names for some like 'Model draping'. He is not
going to include the colour prints. They look forw ard to printing 'the French transfer'. 'Yours sincerely/Tom R
Way'.
[Way p.118 Master Smith & Sunday Lyme Regis w ere on new paper. See 14 Nov.]
MS Whistler W140
Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way 4 W hitehall Court, Feb 10 1897. 'Mr. Way' W histler has dealt w ith
the firm of Way and Son for years but Way's recently took advantage of their friendship and brought it to an
end. After Way's meeting w ith W histler on the previous night he feels it necessary to ask him to place his bill
before W histler's law yers, Messrs. Webb w ho w ill settle W histler's account. 'Yours truly/JMcNeill W histler.' More Details
[Way p.139-40. Account settled & stones handed over. Also pp.135, 137, 139. Portraits acquired by Way at
bankruptcy returned to W histler &? Cremorne Gdns & Venus w hich he had bought after the bankruptcy & a
number of other paintings, a W hite Girl exh. Pall Mall 1874. Way's solicitors are Greenfield & Cracknell, see
G218-220, W 235]
MS Whistler W168
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 16 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, November 8th 1892. 'Dear Mr. Webb'
Rejoices that 'the "Pot of Paint" that Ruskin complained of my throw ing in the face of the British Public and
charging 200-guineas for- has now sold for eight hundred guineas, that is to say the price of four "Pots of More Details
paint"!!' and w ill leave the country. Encloses the complimentary cable from the ow ner. Contrasts his attitude
w ith that of English patrons w ho refuse to pay for the cleaning of their pictures but rush to sell them
afterw ards. Encloses £10. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W289
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Chelsea Westacott, 19 May 1903. "Dear Mr. Westacott:-" Thanks him for
coming and arranging the papers. W histler has decided to settle on Baltimore as his birthplace. "Alw ays More Details
sincerely,/ J. McN. W histler." signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler W324
Letter from Ethel W hibley to Mrs Birnie Philip. [Holland], [1902] 'My dear Mama' W histler seemed better last More Details
night. Freer has been invaluable but is leaving soon. She, Lin, and Marie may then move into a house near the
hotel. 'Your loving daughter- Ethie-'
MS Whistler W608
Telegram from Beatrix W histler to James McNeill W histler, 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris. [Goupil Gallery], 4 April
1892 [Postmark] 'Dove and Raven return to ark tonight Hitchcock furios exhibition Potter climbed dow n pays More Details
Richards every thing Splendid exhibition crammed Luck'.
[Re. Goupil exhibition. I suppose they couldn't find any ground to stand on. Telegram concerning '92 Exhibition]
MS Whistler W652
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Major G.W. W histler. [Low ell, Massachusetts], [c 4 July 1842] 'My Dear
Father' He reminds his father of his birth on 4 July 1832 at Low ell. He is glad his father, Aunt Alicia, John & Tom
Drury w ill be present for his tenth birthday. He has draw n 'a head of a Russian priest' for his father. '...I must More Details
say. Goodbye./James.'
[W histler w as born on 11 July 1834! MS W histler LB 13/4 note. See Reserved Cutters]
MS Whistler W759
Draft by James McNeill W histler. 'We got to talking about Venice, w hen his admiration for Tintoret & Veronese
flashed out in its reality-' Ruskin in his guide to the Accademia agreed w ith the Inquisitors w ho thought that More Details
details like dogs should not have been included in the painting of Jesus in the house of Levi. 'For his literary
appreciation, incident alone is' (incomplete)
MS Whistler W760
Draft by James McNeill W histler. 'We got to talking about Venice, w hen his admiration for Tintoret & Veronese
flashed out in its reality-' Ruskin in his guide to the Accademia agreed w ith the Inquisitors w ho thought that More Details
details like dogs should not have been included in the painting of Jesus in the house of Levi. 'For his literary
appreciation, incident alone is' (incomplete)

List from James McNeill W histler. [2 x 17 July] [1888] "The Tw o Presidents" 'R.S.B.A. The tw o Presidents
W histler- The- Quodan- The- . W yke Bayliss- As Also Phy[illeg], Minister Drosenan R, Director School in his on More Details
dist, Member of Cyclist, Orator of Note-'.
[Very rough. The W histler entries are rubbed out]
MS Whistler W814 - Proposition

Notice by James McNeill W histler. W histler 'Proposition' 'Un tableau est acheve lorsque toute trace des moyens
employes pour obtenir le resultat a disparu.-' A translation of 'Proposition No.2' w hich w as published in the
Gentle Art pp. 115-6. (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[This w as also probably done to be hung in the Academie Carmen. Both French and English version of this w ere
done to go w ith the copies of 'A Further Proposition'. The Pennells state the latter w as translated into French
by Duret and this 'Proposition' w as probably also translated by him. For the w alls of the Academie Carmen?]
MS Whistler W815 - Proposition

Notice by James McNeill W histler. W histler 'Proposition No.2.' 'That flesh should be "low in tone", w ould seem, to
many, a source of sorrow ...' A nearly exact copy of 'A Further Proposition' originally printed in the Art Journal in
1887' republished in the Gentle Art pp. 177-9 (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[This w as probably done to be put up on the w alls of the Academie Carmen in 1898. The Pennells Life II p.236
say it w as put up there both in French & English. Lithographically reproduced for the w alls of the Academie
Carmen]
MS Whistler W817
Envelope from James McNeill W histler.[1893] Envelope 174 x 220 mm., torn, inscribed "Bancroft", w ith sketches
in pen & ink of bats on recto, & on verso of a bat against the moon, cupids, and of a seascape w ith ships, &
rocks on the shore, and other unidentifiable notes, in W histler's hand. Removed from Comte R. de More Details
Montesquiou's Les Chauves Souris Paris 1893.
[(neg. no. AC 4625-6)]
MS Whistler W954
Form from Banting & Sons. 27 St. James's Street, [1903] 'Funeral of the late James McNeill W histler Esq'. More Details
Questionnaire concerning funeral arrangements
MS Whistler W955
Four U.S. postage stamps of 2c. w ith portrait of W histler More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. W underlich. The Vale, King's Road, Chelsea, June 25 [1888] 'Dear Sir' More Details
Invites W. to come to the Vale, w here W histler w ill be printing his new proofs and W. can see them and discuss
business, that afternoon. (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. W underlich. 25 June 1888. 'Dear Sir, Mr W histler is printing some new
etchings at this moment & if you come dow n to the Vale King's Road Chelsea you w ill find him there at his press More Details
so that you can talk there w ith him and see the new proofs at the same time. He w ill expect you, unless he
hears from you, any time in the afternoon, betw een three and six o'clock.' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W underlich & Co., [New York]. 31 Dec 88. 'Sirs,-Enclosed I send you
etchings as required. No more proofs of the W indsor Castle drypoint can be taken at present. A great portion More Details
of the draw ings paintings pastels etc have been delivered to Mr. Lauser./Kindly send cheque for the enclosed
etchings & oblige' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W1201
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard Kennedy. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, March 15 1893. 'Dear Mr.
Kennedy' Encloses a note w hich the buyer can keep in his archives or w ith the picture. W histler's More Details
correspondence made it clear that Mr. Bancroft had no moral or legal right to the pictures, w hich K. bought from
Mr. Cavafy. K. should show him the correspondence therefore and refuse to discuss the matter further. 'Very
sincerely /JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler W1202
Letter from [Edw ard Kennedy] to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Marquardt, Stuttgart, 12 April 1893. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's note and memorandum dated 10 April of the prices of w hich he returns a
copy: single proofs of 4 etchings, and 3 lithographs, 2 impressions of 2 etchings and the lithograph of Mallarmé,
a single impression and destroyed proof of Kitchen, 3 impressions and 2 destroyed proofs of Nocturne Palaces
and 3 coloured lithographs from Songs on Stone, costing in all, after discount, £82.6.5. K. may also buy the
Smithy w hen he sees it again, but complains of W histler's rising prices and small discount. K. encloses a cheque More Details
for £100 and w ants the prints sent c/o A. Danlos, 5 Quai Malaquais. K. hopes W histler w ill paint his portrait
next year. Mr. Ives of Chicago w rote that the English ow ners of W histler's paintings make too many stipulations
about lending their pictures. K. suggests W histler should arrange w ith Freer about the Balcony, w ith Reid for a
full length painting, as w ell as borrow ing the portrait of Carlyle, and himself contribute Nocturne-Chelsea and
Sarasate. K. w ill be at Garrick Street, London, on Wednesday and w ould like to see Sarasate. 'Yours very
truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1284
Letter from Edw ard Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Terminus, Gare St. Lazare, Paris, 4 June 1898. 'My
dear friend' He loves the idea of 'O.K.' as a county patriarch. Asks w hat he has done to be compared to Haden.
His only ambition is to ow n W histler's w ork. Encloses a cheque for £450.0.0. for the Sparrow as a compromise More Details
betw een the £400 asked by W histler the £500 K. intended to give. Asks the price of 'the little show at Hull'. K.
w ill have tw o commissions for W histler w hen he returns to London, for cash, 'no Pollitt's nor Max's.' Reminds
W histler to send him the order on Max for the sketch, and a card to Sargent. Asks the purpose and boss of the
Co. of the Butterfly in London. 'Alw ays sincerely yours/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1285
Letter from Edw ard Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. Hotel de l'univers, Tours, June 6th 1898. 'Cher maitre' If
he gets more than £600 he w ill share it w ith W. He does not know if he can afford the marine. Asks W histler to
answ er the points raised in his last letter, the price of 'the shop & the marine'. He w ants to see the 'nudes' in More Details
London. Suggests W histler pays a brief trip to the States so that Vanderbilt and others do not have to pay duty
on their pictures in future. 'Sincerely Yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1286
Letter from Edw ard Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris.6 June 98 [Postmark] 'My dear Mr
W histler' K. got W histler's letter last night and cannot come today as he is off to Tours. He w ill return by the More Details
end of the w eek. Promises to share anything he receives over £600 w ith W. 'Sincerely Yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1288
Letter from Edw ard Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. Hotel de l'Univers, Tours, [after 6 June 1898] 'My dear
Jimmie' K. is sorry W histler is so ill. He just w ants W histler to confirm the picture is his for £450 and anything he More Details
receives for it over £600 he w ill share w ith W, and it w ill be exhibited at least once. It can be sent to London
w hen he returns. He cannot yet afford the marine or anything else. He w ill see W histler in Paris on Sunday.
'Sincerely Yours /O'K-'
MS Whistler W1307
Letter from Edw ard Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, The Company of the Butterfly, 2 Hinde Street,
Manchester Square, London. 868 Broadw ay, New York, Sep 19 1899. 'Ow ing to some Custom House hocus- More Details
pocus, the lithographs are yet in the Public stores. Please send memo. of subjects & prices, w hich I have not
yet received & oblige,/Yours faithfully,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1321
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy [1901] 'Ridiculous to the very end you see OK, your friends!- More Details
' K. espoused the w rong side and w as not prepared to admit it, but he should at least not have slandered his
'gallant foe'. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W1332
Letter from Percy W yndham to James McNeill W histler. Clouds, Salisbury, 20 April 1892. 'Dear W histler' Mrs.
W yndham w ould like a copy of W histler's catalogue, w hich sounds interesting. 'Yours very truly/Percy More Details
W yndham'

Publicity for lecture by Oscar W ilde in New York, Casino, 15 July, w ith portrait of W ilde by W histler.
Envelope to J.A. McNeill W histler, 454a Fulham Road, Walham Green. london, 9 January 1888 (postmark).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Gentlemen of the committee], [???].[June 23 x 2 July 1888] 'Dear Sir,
Pray present my compliments to the Gentlemen of the Committee and say that it w ill give me great pleasure to
see my name on the list of stew ards for the dinner proposed And I have/dear Sir/the honour to be/Your More Details
obedient humble Servant/J.McN.W histler.'
[W histler as stew ard at a dinner. ?Wagner]
MS Whistler X13
Letter from James McNeill W histler to ? ? ?. Xmas 1888. '........"neither make thyself overw ise:/ w hy shouldest
thou destroy thyself?"-!' (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
Note in W histler's hand signed w ith Butterfly

Letter from James McNeill W histler. [2 x 12 March 1889] 'Tampering w ith Mr W histler's panel/... President Bayliss More Details
removes his predecessor's traces' W histler sent a telegram to the RSBA congratulating them on the respect
they have show n for w ork of a fellow artist w ho w as also lately their President (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler. [1889] 'Tampering w ith Mr W histler's panel/Over porch of Suffolk
Street/President Bayliss removes his predecessor's traces/- The follow ing telegram has been sent by Mr
W histler to the Council of the Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street:- "Congratulations upon dignity More Details
maintained as artists left in charge of a brother artists w ork and upon graceful bearing as officers tow ard their
late president.'
[Copy of a press report. Re. Signboard. See BP II 5. Telegram copy]
MS Whistler X27
Letter from James McNeill W histler to "My dear Duke" [?]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [c. 1892 ?] 'My dear Duke-' More Details
W histler asks him to send a copy of his recent article on 'the new English School of Art' w hich presumably
figures W. 'Alw ays Sincerely'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler X40
Memo. [Nov.] [1895] 'Mr. W histler's Lithographs' are going to be exhibited by the Fine Art Society from the early
part of December. His w ork has inspired the recent revival of this technique among some of the distinguished More Details
painters in Britain recently. (unsigned).
[Re. Lithographs Exhibition (lot 208 Sotheby's 26 Mar 1923)]
MS Whistler X42
Draft from James McNeill W histler to ? ? ?. [1896 x 1903] 'Monsieur-' W histler remembers his visit three or four
years ago w hen W histler lent him a 'louis d'or'. W histler suggests he returns it by post. He is too busy to see More Details
him at the studio or to consider his literary proposition. 'Veuillez recevoir Monsieur, tous mes remerciments'
(unsigned).
[In W histler's hand]
MS Whistler X49
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W histler's doctor]. [August 1902] 'My dear [Doctor]' W histler thinks he
should do w hat the doctor suggested some time ago and hire a nurse, to take the strain of this w ork off his More Details
tw o sisters. Miss Birnie Philip w as ill already, and Mrs. W hibley is show ing signs of strain from w eeks of night
nursing. (unsigned)
MS Whistler LB6
Letterbook, containing copies made by Rosalind Birnie Philip of her ow n letters, 1903-1904, ledger of
lithographs, 1903-1920, and copies of extracts relating to James McNeill W histler from the diary of Alan Cole, More Details
1872-1894.
Formerly know n as: Letter book f.
Whistler PH1/127
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in his studio, Notre Dame des Champs, talking to a lady; More Details
full length, profile, standing to right. 1890s.
Whistler PH1/190 - Chelsea, the home of Whistler

Halftone. Postcard w ith photograph of 96 Cheyne Walk (formerly 2 Lindsay Row ), Chelsea, three quarter view
from left front. More Details
Printed caption: Chelsea, the home of W histler, 1834-1903, 96 Cheyne Walk. On verso: Copyright publication
by Photochrom Co. Ltd, London and Tunbridge Wells.
No correspondence or address.
Whistler PH1/193
June/July 1912.
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Inscription on verso: Tomb of Mr & Mrs W histler (Chisw ick).
Whistler PH1/194
view from right. Stamp on verso: E.J. Clark, technical photographer, 9 Harvard Road, Chisw ick, London W.
June/July 1912. More Details
Inscription on verso: Tomb of Mr & Mrs W histler (Chisw ick).
Whistler PH1/211
Whistler PH1/212
Whistler PH2/21
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of model of tomb of James McNeill W histler, Chisw ick.
Specification details on mount. More Details
In brow n envelope inscribed: James McNeill W histler. Photograph of Model for the tomb of W histler designed by
Edw ard Godw in, W histler's step-son. Sent by Miss Birnie Philip, October 1957.
Whistler PH4/26 - Portrait of Lady Meux in furs

Platinum print. Portrait of Lady Meux in furs. Photograph of painting by James McNeill W histler.
Inscription on verso: This photograph came to GU in the BP Bequest 1958. It seems to be of the third portrait More Details
of Lady Meux w hich Revillon says (w hy?) w as never completed.
Whistler PH10 - Memorial to Queen Victoria

Albumen prints. Photographs of memorial to Queen Victoria on behalf of the Society of British Artists, [London,
September], 1887. More Details
Request for the Society to be called the Royal Society of British Artists. Includes list of members. Original
signed: James McNeill W histler, President.
(Photocopy of original document held at W indsor Castle.)
MS Whistler
Papers of James McNeill W histler. [Cited as 'BP II' in publications before 1980.] More Details
MS Whistler B70
Letter from Jeune G. Bernheim to James McNeill W histler. 51 Rue Pierre-Charron, or 8 Rue Laffitte, [Paris], 7
fevrier 1899. 'Mon cher Maitre,' Theodore Duret recommended him to tell W histler that they have a picture by More Details
him and hope that he w ill come and see it and advise them about framing it. 'Veuillez agreer Cher Maitre
l'assurance de nos sentiments tres distinguees/J Bernheim'/'Bernheim Jeune/expert'
MS Whistler B71
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler. Mairie de l'Elysee, Paris 8e, 24 April 1890. 'Mon cher Maitre'
He thanks W histler for sending him an impression of the etching of Paris w hich he saw at the Exposition More Details
Universelle : and for the dedication of the Ten O'Clock. Yesterday he discussed their affairs w ith Ratier and they
w ill do w hat is necessary. 'Toujours a vous bien devoue/P. Beurdeley'
MS Whistler B72
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler. 64 rue de Rome, Paris,2 Oct 91. 'Mon cher Maitre' Everyone
is delighted to hear that the picture, w hich B. remembers seeing at the Salon of the Champs de Mars, has been
bought by the State. He means to congratulate his friend Bourgeois as w ell. 'Veuillez agreez l'assurance/de More Details
mes sympathies bien/devoue/P. Beurdeley'.
[Re portrait of Mother]
MS Whistler B73
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 29 June [95] 'Mon cher Maitre' He asks W. More Details
[Illegible]
MS Whistler B74
Document from James McNeill W histler to Cour d'Appel de Paris, 1e. Chambre. 17-18 November 1897.
'Affaire/W histler/contre/Eden/Plaidorie de Me Beurdeley' : copy by Victor Bluet, judiciary stenographer, Director More Details
of 'Graphos', 15 Rue d'Arcole, Paris, on 43 numbered ss.: each w ritten on one side, carbon copy : bound in
cream card covers w ith printed and ts. heading
MS Whistler B75
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler, 64 Rue de Rome, Paris. 5 April 99. 'Mon cher Maitre' The
Revue des Grands Proces w ould like permission to publish the trial about the portrait of Lady Eden, w ith Sir
W illiam's interview from the New York Herald and their reply. He asks W histler to send translations of these More Details
cuttings. He sends his regards to W histler's w ife. '...croyez a mes sentiments affectueux et devoues/P.
Beurdeley/avocat a la cour'
MS Whistler B76
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler, 64 Rue de Rome, Paris. 15 Mar 1900. 'Mon cher Maitre et ami'
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Chaufton informed him of the success of W histler's case at the supreme court. W histler's persistance has w on
a victory for all art and artists. 'Cordialement a vous/P. Beurdeley'
MS Whistler B77
Letter from P. Beurdeley to James McNeill W histler. Mairie de l'Elysee, Paris, 3 April 1900. 'Mon cher maitre' The More Details
Revue des Grands Proces w ould like to include a picture of W histler in their publication of B.'s pleading in the
Lady Eden case. 'Cordialement a vous/P. Beurdeley'
MS Whistler B80
Letter from Colonel J. L. Black to James McNeill W histler, London, England. Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.A.,
April 2th 1888. 'My dear Sir' B. w as a fellow -cadet of W histler's in 1853, in the 3rd Class. Tw o years ago he met
W. R. Boggs w ho w as their Adjutant in 1853, w ho said W histler w as an eminent artist. Looking at Nast's
Cartoons often reminds him of W histler's success in their draw ing Academy. Several caricatures w hich he
ow ned by W histler w ere destroyed 1858, but he has one w hich w as 'lithographed as a frontispiece to a cadet More Details
class song' portraying E. P. Alexander (w ho after the Civil w ar became president of a railroad in the south,) and
W. Offers to send it to W histler and w ould like an etching of him in return. B. fought for the Confederates in the
w ar and w as present w hen Johnston surrendered at Charleston : those involved included "Beauty" Stuart,
Sepp Green, Stephen D Lee, Sam Ferguson, Jaune, Hill, Curtiss, Lee : many died - Pender, Lazosny, Hill, Black,
Haw k, Davies, [R-- ], Jones, Ind B Chambliss, Hoad, Deshler. 'Your old Class mate /& friend/Jno L Black.'
MS Whistler B81
Letter from Jacques E. Blanche to James McNeill W histler. 19 Rue des Fontis, Auteuil, Paris, 26[?] Oct. 85. 'Mon
cher Maitre' As W. told him to do, B. is sending to Dow desw ell a small study of a fair child, of w hich W.
approved, as w ell as another small head w hich W. has seen and w hich w as given to Walter Sickert. W histler's More Details
cookery book w ill soon be ready. B's mother has commanded the still silent cook to impart her know ledge.
'Jacques E Blanche'.
[Jacques-Emile Blanche seems to have first met W. at Degas' studio about 1881x2. W w as at Dieppe w ith
Walter Sickert in the summer of 1885, w here he met Degas and other artists. B's father ow ned a house there]
MS Whistler B83
Letter from Francis Bloodgood to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Law Offices,
Bloodgood, Bloodgood & Kemper, Miller Block, 102 W isconsin Street, Milw aukee, March 12 1892. 'My dear
W histler' He has not been able to get a copy of Gardner's 'Biography of the Am.... (?) containing a piece on
W histler's grandfather. He encloses notes he has made on the Chicago W histlers ; an obituary of W histler's
cousin John W histler ; an extract on W histler's father from Collum's Biographical Register of the U.S. Military
Academy of 1890 ; some presscuttings, one about Lieut. G. N. W histler, w hose father General W histler married
B.'s father's niece ; one from the Milw aukee Sentinel about W histler ; and one from the Philadelphia Daily of 6
March about B.'s son Joseph, for Dr. W. There is a lot on the W histler's in Vol. VI, Appleton's Cyclopaedia of More Details
American Biography. Captain Francis Bloodgood w as an Indian fighter as early as 1676. A replica of the fort
w hich Captain John W histler built on the site of Chicago, Fort Dearborn, w ill be erected at the Exposition. At the
fort he w as accompanied by his sons George and W illiam, and W illiam's son Lew is w as born there in 1805.
There is a painting of a fight at the fort in a gallery in Ohio and B. suggests W histler does something on the
subject. He has met a collector of W histler's etchings, a New York law yer W. S. Carter w ho w ill be visiting
W histler shortly. B.'s son Francis and his w ife w ill be in London soon and may visit W - Francis can back W histler
up in any battles of Gentle Art sort. B. enjoyed the evening he spent w ith W histler and his w ife before he left
England. 'Your appreciative Cousin/F. Bloodgood'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mr Blott]. 96 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea],
]. 96 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], [5 March 1878] 'Dear Sir-' W histler explains that he encloses copy of a letter from
How ell, w hich makes it clear that he (W ) is 'as much the creditor as you- and the one far aw ay most agrieved'. More Details
W histler has not answ ered Blott's letters because How ell promised to see Blott and assured W histler that 'it
w as all right'. W histler has not seen How ell for some time, and found out last night that he is out of tow n, and
w ill be returning on Wednesday or Thursday. 'Very faithfully yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
[Enclosed as copy w ith MS W histler LB11/10]
MS Whistler B90
Letter from Oliver E. Bodington to James McNeill W histler. 24 Bd des Capucines, Paris, 27 June 95 'My dear Mr.
W histler,' He encloses the affidavit made by Mr. Hale at the American Consulate. 'Yours very truly,/O. E. More Details
Bodington'.
[Eden, W.]
MS Whistler B91
Letter from Oliver E. Bodington to James McNeill W histler. 24 Bd des Capucines, Paris, 2 July 95. 'My dear Mr.
W histler,' Mr. Hale could be called in the Eden Case but B. understands that the portrait of Mrs. Hale is not More Details
being bought by them, and he needs to know w hose property it w ill be, and if W histler intends to keep it.
'Yours very truly,/Oliver E. Bodington'
MS Whistler B92
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Kelly (of Boddington & Kelly). 8 Fitzroy Street, London, Nov 6 1901.
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'Copy/My dear Mr Kelly' Since the BPs have been & are likely to call upon it outside his normal hours, suggests
they transfer to Boddington. 'Very faithfully JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler B94
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm. 2 Lindsay Row , Chelsea, [1868] 'My dear Boehm-
' Asks B. to send a copy of W histler's letter to the Marquis d'Azeglio explaining his position w ith regard to the More Details
Burlington Club, to his friend the Captain, w ho already has discussed the matter w ith him 'Ever yours/J.A.McN
W histler'
MS Whistler D12
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hon Jefferson Davis, Sec of War, Washington. July 1st 1854. 'Sir:' The
Military Academy has recommended him to be failed for deficiency in Chemistry at the June exams. He w ould like
to be re-examined by the Academic Board. Although he did badly on the one occasion before the Board, his
class w ork w as above average. It w as better than that of Pease, Hill and others w ho passed the exam. In fact
he w as moved at the end of June from the 4th to the 3rd section because his w ork w as so good and should More Details
not have been then found deficient at the exam. He has been three years at West Point and all his hopes of a
career w ill otherw ise be ruined. A Professor w rote to his brother he expected W histler to pass in Chemistry as
w ell as in Philosophy. He is top of his class in Draw ing. He considers his demerits are not grave enough to
count against him and he can w ork to have them removed, and graduate at the end of next year. He thinks
Prof. Bailey w ill agree to re-examine him. 'Your obt. Servant/James A. W histler.'
MS Whistler D14
Letter from Henry D. Davray to James McNeill W histler. 33 Ave d'Orleans, Paris, 28 May 99. 'Mon cher maitre.' He
saw at May's that there has been very little coverage in the French, but plenty in the English press, of the More Details
Baronet and the Butterfly. He drew up notices w hich have since appeared in the Journal des Debats and Le
Temps, and hopes to get reports into some art journals and the Journal. '...Votre bien devoue/Henry D. Davray.'
MS Whistler D16
Letter from Mary H. Daw kins to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 22 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. S.W., [1888] 'Dear
Mr. W histler' 'We only came back from the country last night, and heard the new s from Janey [Lady Archibald
Campbell]. It is most enchanting. A million good w ishes from us both. 'Very sincerely yours, M. H. Daw kins'. More Details
[Miss Birnie Philip gives the date as 1888. This letter and the small note to Mrs. W histler are presumably
congratulations on their marriage]
MS Whistler D17
Letter from Mary H. Daw kins to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 22 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. S.W., May 11. 1896.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Sympathises w ith W histler over the death of his w ife, w hom both she and her husband had More Details
loved. W histler had made Mrs. W histler very happy. 'Your ever most true and affectionate and sympathising
friend Mary H. Daw kins.]
MS Whistler D20
Letter from Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 9 mars [nd.] 'Mon cher W histler Je
vous presente et vous recommande mon ami Mr. Groult, grand amateur, grand collectionneur, fou de l'ecole More Details
anglaise. Il doit etre un de vos grands admirateurs puisquiil me demande, au dernier moment, un petit mot
d'introduction. J'espere avoir le plaisir de vous voir, a l'epoque du Salon. Amities/Degas.'
MS Whistler D21
Letter from H.G.E. Degas to James McNeill W histler. "samedi" [nd.] [c1895-96] "Je vois, mon cher W histler,..."
The proofs are not good but he sends them. D. w ill ask his brother w hether he can dine w ith W histler on More Details
Tuesday or Wednesday. "Pour mettre au point il soulage beaucoup le photographe aveugle." Asks if W histler as
model is free on those days. "Amities/Degas."
[Dated by Theodore Reff, Columbia Univ, NY]
MS Whistler D22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H.G.E. Degas [post 1886]. 'Mon cher Degas' W histler complains that
although they w rite to each other he rarely sees Degas although he alw ays looks for him w hen he is in Paris. More Details
He encloses 'la triste histoire de W illiam Stott d'Oldham'. 'Du reste nous viendrons bientot sans doute a Paris,'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler D23
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hilaire-Germain-Edgar Degas. Beefsteak Club, [London.], [1888] 'On ne More Details
traverse donc plus la Manche pour dejeuner Degas mon vieil ami?'... Decidement il n'y a que moi de serieux!'
(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler D24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H.G.E. Degas [1895] "Voila ce que c'est mon cher Degas..." Moore is the
w orst type of journalistic hanger-on around the studio, retailing gossip for the "Art" columns, & for his brother's More Details
"pot au feu". (unsigned)
MS Whistler D25
Letter from A. de la Gandara to James McNeill W histler. 10th June 1900. 'Cher Maitre' Congratulates W histler on
the success he has had at the Exposition. 'Croyez moi je vous pris cher maitre votre tres devoue. A de la More Details
Gandara'
MS Whistler D26
Letter from Ernest Delannoy to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 9 Nov [nd.] "Cher ami" Delattre's note arrived
today giving the price of first proofs, & of 354 impressions on various papers, plus envelopes, a total of 72.85 fr. More Details
D. has some draw ings left by W histler in his hurried departure. The studio is more sanctuary than studio. D.
relates a dream & a story of the creation of man and w oman. He advises W histler to take his prints to
Gaucheret. "et a toi serrement de main a deux mains/E. Delannoy"
MS Whistler D26
Letter from Ernest Delannoy to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 9 Nov [nd.] "Cher ami" Delattre's note arrived
today giving the price of first proofs, & of 354 impressions on various papers, plus envelopes, a total of 72.85 fr.
More Details
D. has some draw ings left by W histler in his hurried departure. The studio is more sanctuary than studio. D.
relates a dream & a story of the creation of man and w oman. He advises W histler to take his prints to
Gaucheret. "et a toi serrement de main a deux mains/E. Delannoy"

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Deprez & Gutekunst. 5 February 1894. A list of single impressions of six
lithographs priced 2 gns. each, of w hich all but 'Resting-.the Novel (nude)' w ere returned, and three
impressions of 'Green & Yellow House' bought for 9 gns. A further 16 lithographs w ere sent on 27 February More Details
1894 including several Luxembourg & Vitre subjects: 15 on 23 March 1894, mostly Chelsea subjects, but also
including the 'Mallarmé': and a further 6 are listed on 14 April 1894, of w hich at least one, 'Market Paimpol' is
marked 'to be sent'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Deprez & Gutekunst. 5 February 1894. A list of single impressions of six
lithographs priced 2 gns. each, of w hich all but 'Resting-.the Novel (nude)' w ere returned, and three
impressions of 'Green & Yellow House' bought for 9 gns. A further 16 lithographs w ere sent on 27 February More Details
1894 including several Luxembourg & Vitre subjects: 15 on 23 March 1894, mostly Chelsea subjects, but also
including the 'Mallarmé': and a further 6 are listed on 14 April 1894, of w hich at least one, 'Market Paimpol' is
marked 'to be sent'
MS Whistler D36
Letter from Charles W. Deschamps to James McNeill W histler. Society of French Artists, 168 New Bond Street,
London, [Nov. 1873] 'My dear Mr. W histler' "At the back of the picture of the "Yacht Race" is a small w hite ticket
or label w ith the follow ing inscription : The Yacht Race/A Symphony in B sharp (signed) J. W histler. I naturally More Details
copied this same inscription, w ishing to give your ow n title, know ing how particular you are about such things.-
" Neither the Hogarth Club nor D. meant to insult W. A pitying reference is made to the "Poor Observer critic"
'Yours most sincerely Chs. W histler Deschamps.'

Card from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest Brow n?]. 110 Rue de Bac, Paris, nd. [1894?] 'Dear Sir' Thanks him
for acknow ledging safe receipt of W histler's etchings. Asks him to reply saying if Mr Huish is still aw ay, w hen he More Details
is expected back, and w hat is his address in the country, if he is going there. 'Very truly/JMc.N. W histler'.
MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip. Recipient = Ernest Brow n? or L. W. Earles?
MS Whistler F213
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Aug 30th
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' B. and Mr. Huish looked at the lithographs together before the letter left for Scotland,
and think they are very beautiful in a new w ay. They w ould like to purchase fifteen and keep the rest in a More Details
portfolio w hile exhibiting the 15 in w hite enamelled frames. They w ould like further copies of these immediately,
and suggests W histler limits the number printed. [Those they require are Nos.
1,2,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,20,21,22,25,31.] [Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. 'Monday' [Sept. 1894] 'Dear
Mr. Brow n' W histler has prepared his studio for printing but as he told Mr Huish he w ill have to do a lot to the
plates before they w ill be in a suitable condition to be printed again. W histler also told Mr Huish that the
lithographs w hich they used to sell at 2 gns, w ith 15% discount in the hope that they might appeal to the
masses in fact go to the same public as the etchings, and W histler suggests that the prices of the first 31
W histler sent them should be raised and range from 3 to 4 gns. The quality of the proofs and Old Dutch or
Japanese paper necessitates this. W histler hopes to have some more done in a few days andthe standard of More Details
the technique means they cannot be mass-produced. W histler is not prepared to limit the number as he
suggests by destroying the stones but everybody know s he w ill not make many proofs. Asks if the 15 he w ants
to buy and frame are to include W histler's new ones, 'The Belle Jardiniere' and 'La New Yorkaise'. The new ones
are not suitable to be put in B's portfolio, although this w ould not matter for the older ones. Nor is W histler
prepared to exhibit them yet, framed. Asks w hen Mr Huish is returning from Scotland and w hen B. is coming to
Paris. 'Very sincerely/J. Mc.Neill W histler'.
MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler F214
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,nd. 'Monday' [Sept. 1894] 'Dear
t.s. copy, 4 sheets
MS Whistler F215
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Sept 1st
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' They acknow ledged receipt of the lithographs w hen they arrived on the previous day More Details
and w ere surprised to get his telegram but assume he has their letter by now . They are all fine but B. prefers
the 'rue Furstenberg' and 'Confidences in the Garden.' 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F216
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Sept 8th
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W histler has printed 57 'The Beggars' and 80 'The Doorw ay' including the tw o last
sent of each, leaving 43 of one and 20 of the latter. They w ill send a cheque for the last 4 proofs sent (see BP More Details
II 13/132 Aug 10). Asks if it is true W histler is bringing an action against duMaurier. Reminds W histler to select
tw o proofs for him. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'.
MS copy by W

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, Sept 25 1894. 'In looking over the lithographs and seeing the beautiful condition of proofs have More Details
changed the price of La Rue de Furstenberg to three guineas - £3-3-' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler F217
t.s. copy, ss.

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London.
110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) Oct 3 1894. 'I am sending you about a dozen & a half - (though of course I
w ill make it out exactly) proofs of the Beggars.' W histler may also send a few proofs of 'The Doorw ay', but as More Details
he said it has been difficult, and he has had to use his ow n paper as B.'s did not seem so good. Tells him to
reply immediately w hat the thinks of them. (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler F218
t.s. copy, ss.
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Huish, Maurice B., [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London W.].
110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday [1894?] 'My dear Mr. Huish.' W histler has told Mr. Brow n that he did not w ant
publicity yet, but there is a notice in the 'Illustrated New s' to the effect that W histler's new lithographs w ill
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shortly be exhibited at Goupils Gallery. At present W histler is overw helmed w ith portraits to complete, and has
barely startedto do w hat he w ants in lithography. Anyw ay he has w ritten to Goupils to say that they have
been forestalled. Any etchings and lithographs W histler sends they must dispose of quietly for the moment.
'Alw ays sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest Brow n?]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [1893x5] 'Dear Sir' The
Venetian etchings appear from all accounts to have attracted plenty of attention, but W histler encloses one
report w hich describes them as being exhibited among other w ork - 'A Kind of Dow desw ells bazaar!' W histler
does not w ish to sell any more w orks to Englishmen but in the case of the lady he w ill send over a w atercolour More Details
such as he described, or rather one or tw o to give her a choice, for from 50 to 80 gns. but these must not be
exhibited, and he must w rite and assure W histler that it is really w anted. 'W ith many thanks for your
letter/Very faithfully/JMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler F219
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, nd. [1894?] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' W histler
heard from Mr Huish, to w hom he replied by telegram, that B. had not received W histler's acknow ledgement for
the cheque of £31. W histler w onders if this has now arrived. Asks him to tell Mr Huish W histler hopes to see More Details
him w hen he comes to Paris. 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jany 30 1896.
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'Dear Mr. W histler, The bearer of this is Mr. A. C. Pollitt w ho is anxious to have his portrait draw ing by you in
lithography Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F270
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jan 30th More Details
1896. 'My dear W histler' Encloses £100 as he promised but to date, including those sold or ordered, W histler's
proceeds amount to £351 of w hich he has received £270 already. 'Believe me to be/Truly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F271
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. De Vere
House, De Vere Gardens, Kensington, [Feb. 1896] 'My dear Huish-' Sargent has lent W histler his studio. Asks
Mr. Brow n to w rite to Mr. Pollett in Cambridge and tell him to come on the follow ing Tuesday at 12 to "The More Details
Avenue", 76, Fulham Road, Studio No. 12. 'Very sincerely/J. Mc.N. W histler'.
Original ss. w ritten on one side ? lettercard, holograph: in coll Paul Walter bought from Sothebys 17 July 1973
Lot 611

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. De Vere
House, De Vere Gardens, Kensington, [Feb. 1896] 'My dear Huish-' Sargent has lent W histler his studio. Asks
Mr. Brow n to w rite to Mr. Pollett in Cambridge and tell him to come on the follow ing Tuesday at 12 to "The More Details
Avenue", 76, Fulham Road, Studio No. 12. 'Very sincerely/J. Mc.N. W histler'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society. Savoy Hotel, Victoria Embankment,
London, [6 Feb 1896] 'Dear Mr. Huish' W histler forgot to tell Mr Brow n that the 20 proofs they have now
ordered from Way of 'the long lithograph of old Battersea Bridge' should be the last pulled, since there have More Details
been over 100 printed from it. Suggests a price of 5 gns. and more w hen they become scarcer. 'Very
sincerely/JMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler F272
Letter from Leonard Earle W. to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., March 6
1896. 'Dear Sir' Mr Huish has been absent through illness for a couple of days. Encloses a copy of Way's bill for More Details
printing w hich should answ er his query. 'Yours faithfully/The Fine Art Society Ltd/Leonard le Earle'.
Bill enclosed
MS Whistler F273
Letter from A.H. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., March 6 1896. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to send them individual copies of eight lithographs 'Yours faithfully/A. W. Dunn/T- More Details
F.A.Soc.'
MS Whistler F274
Letter from Leonard W. Earle to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., March 7
1896. 'Dear Sir' Mr Huish is still ill. Apologises for sending the w rong information and encloses a statement of
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sales to date. The special proofs w hich they have had from Mr Way and w hich he w as to be paid for are those
recorded on his bill. 'Yours faithfully/Leonard le Earle'.
Enclosed statement of lithographic sales
MS Whistler F275
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Mar 9th 1896.
'My dear W histler' H. w ill present W histler's request to the Director's at their next meeting. The account sent to
W histler included all sales recorded and £100 of this is doubtful being to people from w hom they have heard More Details
nothing further. It is dissappointing and H. suggests they put the enclosed in a few new spapers. 'Believe me to
be/Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F276
Letter from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. 148 New Bond St. W., 10 Mar 1896. 'Dear Sir' More Details
Enquires if W histler has copies of seven lithographs for a client to choose from. 'Yours faithfully/The Fine Art
Society/[illeg.]
MS Whistler F277
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., March 12
1896. 'My dear W histler' Encloses cheque although the Directors thought he should keep to the Agreement. More Details
'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'.
Enclosed Way's account
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. 8
Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [May 1896] 'My dear Huish' Thanks him for his sympathetic letter and asks him to More Details
come to the studio W histler has taken, to shake hands. W histler is planning to complete w ork there that they
are both interested in. 'Alw ays sincerely yours/JMcN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. 'Thursday morning' June 12 [1896?] 'Dear Mr.
Brow n- A line in very great haste- to say that I w ill see you herein the new studio- on Saturday morning - at More Details
about 10. o'clock' (unsigned).
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t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society. 4 W hitehall Court S.W. or 8 Fitzroy
Street, Fitzroy Square, nd. 'Tuesday night' 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler is leaving probably on Thursday. If B.
w ishes to see him he should come to the studio on Wednesday betw een 10 & 11 a.m. 'Very truly/JMcN More Details
W histler/8. Fitzroy Street/Fitzroy Square.'
MS Whistler F279
Street, Fitzroy Square, nd. 'Tuesday night' 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler is leaving probably on Thursday. If B. More Details
w ishes to see him he should come to the studio on Wednesday betw een 10 & 11 a.m. 'Very truly/JMcN
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [Late 1892?] 'My dear Abbey-' He
thanks A. for his letter. He has heard from Mr. Halsey C. Ives w ho is in charge of the Chicago Exhibition and has More Details
agreed to lend some pictures. He has sent a list of the ow ners w ho should be approached. He asks if A. is to
supervise the shipment. He invites A. to visit him. 'Alw ays my dear Abbey/(sg) J. McN. W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey. [Late 1892] A list of pictures w ith their ow ners and addresses
Alexander Reid, 227 West George Street, Glasgow , has promised to lend La Dame au Brodequin Jaune, The
Furred Jacket & La Princesse de Pays du la Porcelaine. The Corporation of Glasgow ow n the portrait of Carlyle :
Lady Meux, 41 Park Lane, has her ow n portrait. Graham Robertson, 23 Rutland Gate, has Valparaiso. Gerald
Potter, 2 Ennismore Gardens, Kensington, has the Blue Wave and the Little W hite Girl. Sir John Day, 25
Collingham Gardens S.W. has promised to lend Nocturne Valparaiso. Mrs. G. M. Hutton, 948 Hollins Street, More Details
Baltimore, ow ns the Pool. Mrs. Leyland, 4 Hans Place, S.W., has Nocturne in Blue and Silver. J. J. Shannon,
Alexander Studio, Alfred Place, South Kensington, has Blue Sea, Trouville. Freer in Detroit has promised to lend
The Balcony : E. J. Kennedy in New York has promised The Falling Rocket. Louis Huth, Possingw orth, Cross in
Hand, Haukhurst, has Symphony in W hite No. 3. W. Alexander, Aubrey House, Aubrey Road, Campden Hill,
Kensington, has a portrait of Miss Alexander and a Nocturne. Alexander Ionides, Holland Park W., has Battersea
Bridge
MS Whistler A1
Letter from Edw in A. Abbey to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. Hotel Binda, 11 Rue de l'Echelle,
Paris, [1892/3] 'My dear W histler' Apologises for not w riting sooner, but neither he nor John S. [Sargent] have
had much success in obtaining W histler's pictures [for the World's Columbian Exposition]. The Corporation of
Glasgow asked for a high insurance premium for the Carlyle, and as Reid and other ow ners have valued their
paintings at a high rate the committee on finance refused to accede to W histler's demands. [Halsey C.] Ives
has said that W histler is w ell represented w ith the W hite Girl and others. All ow ners in America have agreed to More Details
lend. A enquires about the Boston project. 'Ever yours faithfully Edw in A. Abbey'. Sketch of supplicating figure
by Abbey at beginning of the letter.
[Year inferred from reference to Boston w here W w as asked, w ith Sargent and Abbey among others, to
decorate the Library. Halsey C. Ives w as the chief of the American Section of the World's Columbian Exposition
held in 1892/3. The W hite Girl w as not exhibited though Alexander Reid, a Glasgow picture dealer, lent La
Princesse du Pays de la Porcelaine, The Yellow Buskin and The Fur Jacket]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], Jan 9 1893. 'My dear Abbey-' He
received A.'s letter and the printed circulars for the Chicago exhibition. W histler sent a circular to Reid in
Glasgow w ho had promised to lend three full lengths. Reid then w rote to Bourlet w ho replied that he did not
know w hat they w ere supposed to do for the exhibition yet, and referred him to McClure Hamilton, Alpha More Details
House. The circular said w ork must be sent to Bourlet's by 16 January. W histler w ill not get in touch w ith
McClure Hamilton, w ho plotted w ith Sheridan Ford to publish the pirated edition of the Gentle Art, w hich w as to
be dedicated to him. W histler w rote to McClure Hamilton telling him w hat he thought of him. Recently W histler
w as in London and if he could have gone to Fairford he w ould have thanked A. and Sargent for their efforts on
his behalf on the Boston Library. 'Alw ays yours/(sg) J. McN. W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [10] January 1893. 'My dear
Abbey-' He acknow ledges A's letter. Ives w rote to A. that he w ould send A. a list of W histler's pictures, not
apparently realising Bourlet w anted them quickly. W histler gave Ives authority to act for him some time ago
and expects to be properly represented. Alexander Reid of Glasgow has promised to lend three pictures, as More Details
W histler w rote yesterday to A. D. C. Thompson of the Goupil Gallery has agreed to approach the ow ners of
some smaller pictures. W histler encloses roughly the same list he sent to Ives but declines to approach the
ow ners himself. He thinks the portrait of Carlyle should be borrow ed from Glasgow . 'Alw ays yours/(sg) J. McN.
W histler.'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq., Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, Angleterre. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) Mar 24 1893. 'My dear Abbey.' Thomson says there is still time to arrange matters
for the exhibition in Chicago and W histler suggests he is given authority to take things up w ith the patrons, More Details
since he know s them. He asks A. how many pictures they have already got. 'W ith kindest regards, Alw ays/'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1893x5] 'My dear Abbey-' He More Details
sends on something Reid sent him w ith apologies for troubling A. 'Ever'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr & Mrs Edw in Abbey, Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire. St Jude's
Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, (postmark) Aug 5 1896. 'My dear friends-' He thanks them for their letter of More Details
sympathy. He w ants to carry out something Trixie w anted him to do, a draw ing of lithograph of A. and hopes
they w ill visit him in his studio. 'Alw ays affectionately./(sg) J. McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. A. Abbey, Esq. Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [1896x1901] 'My More Details
dear Abbey.' He hears A. is in tow n and invites him to dinner on Wednesday. He w ill give A. messages to his
w ife. (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Edw in Abbey, Chelsea Lodge, Tite Street, Chelsea. Hotel de Indes, La
Haye, (postmark) 26 July 1902. 'Dear Mrs. Abbey' She may have read in the new spapers that W histler has
been ill, but he has the best doctor in the country. He w ould like A. to get him the paper w hich says the illness More Details
w as caused by Ashbee's conduct. W histler's sisters-in-law , Mrs. W hibley and Miss Birnie Philip, and his friend
Freer from Detroit have been taking good care of W. 'Very sincerely/(sg) J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler A4
Copy of letter from James McNeill W histler to Ladies & Gentlemen of The Academie Carmen. Ajaccio, Feb. 1901.
"Mr W histler presents his compliments to the ladies & gentlemen of the Academie Carmen." W histler regrets
that he has to be absent, on doctor's orders. He hopes w hat they have learnt w ill help them & refers them to More Details
his Apprentice, Mrs. Addams, for advice. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Copy of MS W histler A3]
MS Whistler A6
Copy of letter from James McNeill W histler to The Students of The Academie Carmen. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Propt.
A. Bosshardt, Ajaccio, (Corse), [Sat 6 April] 1901. 'Mr W histler begs that Madame la Massiere w ill present his
compliments to the distinguished students of the Academie Carmen, journeying upw ards.' Sorry that they have
remained out of politeness longer than w as necessary, & begs that they w ill forget the narrow principles More Details
imposed upon them, w hich are too strong for milder mortals. Bids them goodbye. 'And has the honour to be,
Alw ays their humble, obedient, and gentle servant' & signed w ith butterfly.
[Copy of MS W histler A5]
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Notice from James McNeill W histler to Academie W histler.
MS Whistler A10
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C. Drury, Fortnum, E., The Academy. April 5th 1879. 'Fine Art. Academy.
April 5./The Renaissance of Art in France. By Mrs. Mark Pattison.' They consider that the revival of French art as More Details
a result of pride, & violence w as bound to fade out, having no basis in 'spiritual aspiration for the true...' 'C.
Drury. E. Fortnum.'
MS Whistler A11
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, 'The Academy'. [published April 27 1889] 'Sir:' Hopes he w ill
publish the enclosed correspondence and explains the circumstances in w hich W histler designed and painted
the signboard for the RSBA w hich has now been defaced by his successor, President Bayliss. 'I am, Sir,/Very More Details
faithfully yours,/J. Mc.Neill. W histler'.
[Gentle Art. p. 226]

Press cutting from James McNeill W histler to The Academy. 22 July 1899. Presscutting sent by Durrant's
Presscuttings agency : saying a picture W histler sold for £600 several years ago has been sold recently for More Details
three times that amount. The names of both seller and buyer are concealed for fear of inspiring 'a bristling
brochure.'
MS Whistler A12
Letter from R. Ackerman to [Messrs Lew is & Lew is]. 11 Rue St. Christophe, Brussels, 13 March 1890. 'Messieurs'
He draw s their attention to an article in l'Independance Belge w hich states incorrectly that Belgium law does
not cover English disputes. He is concerned w ith questions of law as it affects art & literature and offers to More Details
assist them in getting documents for W histler's case. 'Veuillez agreer Messieurs mes civilites empressees/R.
Ackermans'.
[Ford]
MS Whistler A64
Telegram from Inez Addams to James McNeill W histler, [Ajaccio]. Academie Carmen, Paris, "Your tw o letters just More Details
received our speechless devotion prevents a longer message, - Inez Addams"
MS Whistler A98
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Addams.]. [7 Feb 1902] "combined literature & spite of W histler & O,
Sickert-"... Asks if it w as Osw ald w ho sang at the Dieppe Casino and w as asked to breakfast w ith Madam More Details
Lefevre the previous year "... do you remember?" (incomplete).
[A draft of part of MS W histler A83]
MS Whistler A109
Letter from Clifford Addams to James McNeill W histler. [49 Boulevard Montparnasse, Paris], [June 1902]
'Madame Carmen seems to offer the portrait as a guarantee of her present w ish to commence relations w ith M.
W histler again'. This as a result of A.'s suggestion. She says M. Petit sold picture to a friend but has got it back.
Her price has gone up to 7-8500 f., & Hessel offered her 12000. She hopes to reopen School in London - her
rival Mme Vitti boasts of her success... 'The Gang' may appreciate increase in price of 1500 but A. does not More Details
know if they are behind the sale. Carmen has rented out her property, intending she says to move. 'She did
hypothecate the portrait & gave her name to a paper & received no promise in return, simply money-' w hich
she gives as reason for increased price. A. has therefore w ired W histler for money & w ill insist on receipt &
document of 'original sale through Hessel, w ith Carmens name to it... Hessel made 500f. on that. Still hopes to
get picture for 7000f. 'Faithfully Clifford Addams'
MS Whistler A110
Telegram from [Clifford? Addams] to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Londres. [49 Boulevard
Montparnasse, Paris], 9 June 1902 [Postmark] 'Madame Carmen selling her portrait to apprentice rendez vous More Details
demain /49'
MS Whistler A115
Letter from Mrs Addams to James McNeill W histler. [49 Boulevard Montparnasse, Paris], Friday [13 June 1902]
'My husband begs me to w rite...' acknow ledges telegram. He w ired a.m. that negotiations w ould continue
tomorrow . They interview ed the Rossis & since they w ere w illing to sell portrait for 7500 agreed to go & collect More Details
picture from M. Georges Petit tomorrow - that being price he paid for it, additional 500 going to intermediary
unknow n. They w ill try to find out w ho this is, w ho is making the profit, & pay as little as possible. Husband
believes Petit w ould have got the extra 1000 of 8500. 'Sincerely yours Inez Addams'
MS Whistler A118
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Addams, [49 Boulevard Montparnasse], Paris. Saturday [June 1902]
'My dear M W histler' w riting on behalf of husband w ho hopes W histler got his note sent this a.m. as soon as he
had the picture safely in atelier. Sorry the price w as 8500 fr. tho' Carmen & Rossi arranged yesterday that it
w ould be 8000, M. Addams said W histler w ould only pay 7000, he w ould add 500 & Rossi another 500 w hen
they w ent to Georges Petit today. Carmen w as supposed to come round first but did not arrive & had left w ord
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that it could not be arranged. Addams then w ent to Petit's, & eventually to his home address w here Mme Petit
gave him a note to one of his employees. They said the picture had belonged to Stevens & w ould be sold by
him for 8500. Addams agreed & eventually obtained possession & stamped receipt. They like looking at it &
aw ait instructions. M. Addams' portrait of M le Vicomte de Beaumont is quite magnificent - I received the
greatest impression w hen I returned to the atelier on Thursday and first saw it-' 'tres sincerement Inez A.'.
And envelope.
MS Whistler A120
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Addams, [49 Boulevard Montparnasse], Paris. Monday [June 17 1902]
'A line in haste my dear Master' Thanks for telegram of thanks. Carmen has not reappeared. Goupils w ill not More Details
handle picture, so suggests Guinchard. Or husband w ill bring it. 'Toujours votre touts devoues I. Addams'.
[Re. W histler telegram of the 16th]
MS Whistler A127
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of the Admiralty. Beefsteak Club, July 19th [1887] 'Mr. W histler
(crossed out) (President of the Society of British Artists) presents his compliments to the Secretary of the More Details
Admiralty and begs to thank him for his great kindness in sending him tw o tickets for H.M.S. the I [il eg.
Sagitta? - Rev H/13] on the day of the Naval Review -' (unsigned)
MS Whistler A128
Letter from Henrietta Blanche Ogilvy to James McNeill W histler. 4 Low ndes Square, London, Jan 2 [1888x1896]
'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W. for his present to her daughter Clementina [Mrs. Mitford] w ho is recovering from
her illness. Invites W. and Mrs W. to visit them on Sunday. 'I am most truly yours H. Blanche Airlie'. More Details
[Algernon Bertram Mitford, a very old friend of W 's married Lady Clementina Ogilvy in 1874. He w as created
Baron Redesdale in 1902. As Mrs W. has been invited in this letter, it must have been w ritten during the period
of W 's. marriage]
MS Whistler A129
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Aitchison, [Hotel Chatham, Paris]. Oct. 10 [1886] 'Dear Aitchison'
Requests A. to w rite an obituary on [Edw ard] Godw in, as no notice of Godw in's death has yet appeared in the
papers. W. feels that A. is most fitted to do so. His touching tribute to Godw in's w ork in his speech a few days
previously had given Godw in one of his last happy moments as an artist. 'Alw ays sincerely J.McNeill W histler'. More Details
[Edw ard Godw in, the architect, died on October 6 1886. The first notice of his death occurred in The Times of
October 14. W. w as very upset at the lack of attention paid to Godw in's memory and tried to rectify it. George
Aitchison w as Professor of Architecture at the Royal Academy, President of the Royal Institute of British
Architects and an R.A. in 1898]
MS Whistler A130
Letter from George Aitchison to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 13 Oct 1886. 'Dear W histler' Was
unaw are w hen he w rote that tribute in his speech that Godw in w as ill. Would w illingly w rite a notice on G. if he
w ere in England to study G's. w orks, but apart from the Fine Art Society building, the Greek play and some
illustrations of designs seen years ago in Architectural papers A. does not know G's. w ork w ell enough. More Details
Expresses regret at G's. early death for G. w as an artist in a profession of breadw inners. 'Trusting you are w ell,
I am, Yours ever [?] G. Aitchison'.
[Godw in redesigned the entrance to the Fine Art Society Gallery in Bond Street in 1880. He w as very interested
in the theatre and one of his productions w as Sophocles' Helena in Troas at Hengler's Circus in Great Pulteney
Street in May 1886]
MS Whistler A133
Letter from Olive Allen to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. The North Hall, Launceston, Cornw all, June 28. 1898. More Details
'To Mr. J. A. McNeill W histler' A triolet requesting W histler's autograph. "Olive Allen"
MS Whistler A134
Typescript letter signed from H. A. Alexander to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 19 Rue Scribe,
Paris, March 24th 1894. 'My Dear Mr. W histler:--' He is representing Mrs. Ford in her suit against her husband More Details
Sheridan Ford. He asks W histler to come to the U.S. consulate on 29 March to w itness to Ford's character, if he
is w illing. 'Yours faithfully,/H A Alexander'
MS Whistler A135
Letter from John Alexander, chief clerk, to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W. Bow Street
Police Court, 12 December 1890. 'Sir,' He asks W histler to appear before the court on Wednesday 17 December
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at 2pm. to give evidence w hich is to be sent to the 'juge d'Instruction d'Anvers' in a case concerning Sheridan
Ford's edition of The Gentle Art of Making Enemies:...' 'I am,/Sir,/Your obedient Servant,/John Alexander/Chief
Clerk'
MS Whistler A137
Letter from W illiam Cleverley Alexander to James McNeill W histler. 30, Lombard Street, London E.C., 21st Decr.
72. 'My dear W histler' Encloses £50, an advance payment on Cissy's portrait [Harmony in grey and green : Miss
Alexander] w hich he supposes a few more sittings w ill complete. Gives C's. and his ow n favorable opinion.
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Hears that the Fow ler head is far advanced. Proposes to give W. casts of some of his panels in his cabinet.
'Yours sincerely W. C. Alexander'.
[The portrait of Miss Cicely Henrietta Alexander, A's. second daughter, w as first show n at W 's. one-man
exhibition at 48 Pall Mall in 1874. Fow ler picture?]
MS Whistler A138
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Cleverley Alexander, [Aubrey House, Campden Hill, London]. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb. 8. 1899. 'Dear Mr. Alexander' Undaunted by A.'s continually refusing his requests over
the past years and since A. has just found a new picture in the portrait of Miss May, W histler again asks A. to
lend Miss Cissie's portrait to the Venice exhibition. The Mayor of Venice and the President of the Exhibition w ill
w rite soon, repeating this request. This is the most important European Exhibition after Paris, and is to be More Details
opened by the King of Italy. The painting has never been seen in Italy and it and A.'s gesture w ould be
honoured. 'W ith kindest regards to Mrs. Alexander and your daughters Believe me Alw ays....'.
[Harmony in Grey and Green : Miss Cicely Alexander w as painted in 1873. The Pennells, in W J.p.134, state that
Way returned to the artist a roll of large six foot length portraits, w hich he had come by at the time of the
W hite House sale (1880), and that among them w as one of Miss May Alexander. AP.22/8]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. C. Alexander, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb. 8th 1899. 'Dear Mr.
Alexander' Undaunted by A.'s continually refusing his requests over the past years and since A. has just found
a new picture in the portrait of Miss May, W histler again asks A. to lend Miss Cissie's portrait to the Venice
exhibition. The Mayor of Venice and the President of the Exhibition w ill w rite soon, repeating this request. This More Details
is the most important European Exhibition after Paris, and is to be opened by the King of Italy. The painting has
never been seen in Italy and it and A.'s gesture w ould be honoured. 'W ith kindest regards to Mrs. Alexander
and your daughters Believe me Alw ays....'
[Asking A. to permit exhibition of portrait of his daughter at Venice]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. C. Alexander, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. March 17 1899. W. asking A. if
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anything has gone w rong w ith arrangements to send the portrait to Venice. Contrasts initial reception of his
w ork w ith present attitudes.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. C. Alexander. [March] [1899] regarding loan of a picture [Harmony in More Details
Grey and Green] to exhibition in Venice.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. C. Alexander. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], [March 1899]. Comments on his More Details
acceptance by the English public.
MS Whistler A139
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alphonse Allard, Directeur de la Monnaie, Bruxelles (St. Gilles). Londres,
18 Juin 1888. 'Cher Monsieur,' He thanks W histler for sending him a copy of the 'Ten O'clock', w hich show s
W histler is a great w riter as w ell as artist. He thinks W histler exagerates the indifference of the people to
w orks of art in the XIX century. W histler obviously thought it w orth w hile to repeat his London lecture in Oxford
and Cambridge. The fact that people try to imitate beautiful things show s they admire them and aspire to More Details
them. The artist and his public are mutually attracted : although Louis XIV tried to exclude artists from his court,
and Napoleon tried to silence them w ith w ar. Holland influenced [Hobbema] as w ell as Ruysdael. It is the artists
duty to influence people for good tow ards peace & love : to idealise nature until, as W histler said, the Gods
see that the Venus de Milo is more beautiful than their ow n Eve. 'Croyez Cher Monsieur a tous mes
remerciments et a mon amitie. - All. Allard'
MS Whistler A140
Letter from F. H. Allen to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London S.W. 59 Wall Street, New
York, Nov 20 1891. 'My dear Sir,' He has just received Bigelow 's letter enclosing one from W histler asking for More Details
details of the £100 Mr. & Mrs. Sheridan Ford obtained from him w hile arranging a contract for W histler to visit
America. If it is not too late A. w ill send the information. 'Yours truly/F. H. Allen'
MS Whistler A141
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Frederick Allen]?. [February 1893?] 'Dear Sir-' W hen A. w rote, W histler
thought that Sheridan Ford w as finished and he w ould not need A.'s help. Now he has learnt that Ford and his
w ife tried to do an English lady out of a lot of money and he thinks Ford should be dealt w ith thoroughly. More Details
(unsigned).
[The 'English lady' may be Miss Evans : the correspondent seems likely to be Allen, although the letter
mentioned by Lew is in BP II 15/31 is not extant]
MS Whistler A143
Typescript copy of statement by Frederick H. Allen, attorney to James McNeill W histler. 59 Wall Street, New York,
6.5.93. "I... do hereby depose and say:" He w as visited 4 or 5 years previously by Sheridan Ford w ho said
W histler had agreed to tour the States exhibiting & lecturing on his w ork. Ford w as trying to raise money to More Details
advance for expenses, & W histler w ould then share profits w ith those advancing money. Allan gave Ford & his
w ife money to go to England & get W histler to sign a contract : & advanced £100 to be given to W. He believes
none of this w as true and Ford made off w ith the money. "(signed) Frederick H. Allan... Sw orn to before me this
24th day of Feby 1893/(signed) S. L. Brinley/Notary Public".

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Allingham, 55 Old Broad Street, London E.C. 5 Sept 1878. 'Dear More Details
Allingham I am quite w illing to sell Mr Chas How ell my interest in the Carlyle engraving for £80 (Eighty Pounds)
cash.. if paid to me w ithin a fortnight I to have 6 artists proof : Yours truly/J.A,McN.W histler'
MS Whistler A144
Letter from Sydney Morse to Theo Allingham. 24 Coleman Street, E.C., 16 Sept 1878. 'Dear Sir,' Both Mr. W histler
and his servant have keys to 96 Cheyne Walk so M. w ants to have the latch keys. M. has deducted the value of
fixtures kept by W histler from the total amount for fixtures. Now that he has bought the Cabinet he w ould More Details
prefer to buy the Engravings separately. He w ould like Miss Corder to check and see if any of the pieces of the
cabinet are still in her room since it has been broken 'Yours truly/(sigd.) Sidney Morse'
MS Whistler A145
Letter from Theodore Allingham, solicitor to E. W. Godw in. 55 Old Broad Street, London EC, 24 October 1878. More Details
'Dear Sir' He urgently w ants to see the details of extra w ork done for W histler if G. w ill let him have them, and
to see G. as soon as possible 'Yours faithfully/Theo. Allingham'
MS Whistler A147
Letter from Theodore Allingham, Solicitor to James McNeill W histler. 55 Old Broad Street, London, E.C., 17 Dec.
1878. 'My dear Jimmy-' John w ill bring round W histler's papers. He thinks W histler right to drop the case. He still
hopes to visit the W hite House occasionally, and w hen W histler is free, to take up his offer to paint a portrait of More Details
A.'s w ife. W hen the cabinet is ready Morse w ill have to pay W histler about £14. 'The Baronet' w ill see W histler
today. 'Yours most chumily/Theo. Allingham'.
See W hite House [Godw in]
MS Whistler A148
Letter from Theo Allingham to Sydney Morse, 24 Coleman Street, E.C. 55 Old Broad Street, London, 18 Sept
1878. 'Dear Sir,' He is sorry that the headpiece of the cabinet is broken and w ill ask Miss Corder to look for it.
He does not know if it w as broken w hen W histler ow ned it and suggests M. should have examined it before More Details
taking it aw ay. 'Yours truly/Theo:Allingham.'
[Draft copy in Allingham's hand, notes added by Morse in margin. Paddon Papers, Item XIV. (See also GUL
copies P64). W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets. A5.]
MS Whistler A149
Letter from Theo Allingham to Sydney Morse, 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. 55 Old Broad Street, London, Feby 19
1879. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges M.'s letter of 19 February. He has not seen W histler for tw o months. He has
w ritten to How ell w ho is probably at fault. Both A. and M. have been greatly inconvenienced by this business. More Details
'Yours faithfully/Theo. Allingham.'
[Paddon Papers, Item XVI. (See also GUL copies P66). W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5]
MS Whistler A154
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C. B. Bigelow 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [October 1891] 'Dear Mr. Bigelow -
' W histler asks B. to inform his friend Fred. Allen of New York that Sheridan Ford did not give W histler the £100
he got from a syndicate to induce W histler to tour America under their management. W histler's law yers Messrs. More Details
Lew is & Lew is advised him to have nothing to do w ith Ford's proposals. W histler w ould like Allen to send
details to Maitre Maeterlinck in Antw erp w here W histler is to appear as a w itness in a case brought against
Ford for piracy on 26 October. 'Very faithfully Yours/J.McNeill W histler.'
[See MS W histler A140]
MS Whistler A155
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary, American Art Association. 110 Rue Du Bac, [Paris], [May
1893] 'Dear Sir-' He encloses affidavits to be considered by the committee and w arn them against Ford w ho More Details
has some business relationship w ith them. '& I am/Dear Sir/Yours faithfully/J McN W histler'.
2 copies
MS Whistler A156
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.B. Bigelow , American Art Association?]. 86 Rue Notre Dame des
Champs, Paris, 'Sir-' He encloses copies of affidavits about Sheridan Ford and a letter from Prange, Art Manager
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of the Grafton Galleries. Further details can be obtained from W histler's law yers Messrs. Boddington &
Alexander, 10 Rue Scribe. He w ishes to w arn the members, as he has the American Art Club, since he heard
Ford w as making overtures to English & American artists in Paris. 'Yours truly/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler A157
Letter from C.B. Bigelow , Secretary, to James McNeill W histler. The American Art Association, 131 Boulevard
Montparnasse, Paris, June 16th 1893. 'Dear Sir,' Their Board of Directors met on 6 June and as a result of More Details
reading W histler's affidavits have posted a notice w arning their members against Sheridan Ford. 'Yours very
truly,/C.B. Bigelow ./Sect'y.'

Letter from C.B. Bigelow , secretary to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. American Art Association,
131 Boulevard Montparnasse, Paris, Feb 14 1894. 'Dear Sir-' At a meeting of the Directors of the Association More Details
last night W histler w as elected an Honorary Member 'Very respectfully yours/C.B. Bigelow ./Secty.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [American Association, C. B. Bigelow , secretary], [131 Boulevard
Montparnasse, Paris]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb 15 1894. 'Dear Sir:' He acknow ledges B.'s letter and thanks More Details
the Director's for electing him an Honorary Member of the American Art Association. 'And I have, Dear Sir/the
honour to be/Your obedient Servant/J.McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler A158
Bill from Hotel des Pays-Bas to James McNeill W histler. Doelenstraat B 85, Amsterdam, 16 Aout 1863. Bill for More Details
147.15 fr. for board, lodging etc. from 8-15 August 'Acquit [illeg.]'
MS Whistler A159
Letter from The 'Bourgmestre' of Amsterdam to James McNeill W histler, London. 'No. 18335', 'Nous avons
l'honneur de vous informer, ..', 8 October 1889. The jury : (Prof. Aug. Allebe, J. C. Greive, j., Jos. Israels, J. Maris,
J. C. Marchhaupt, H. W. Mesdag, & J. J. van de Sande Bakhuizzen) has aw arded W histler a gold medal for his More Details
paintings and etchings at the Exposition des Beaux Arts of the City of Amsterdam. 'Le Bourgmestre et les
Echevins de la ville d'Amsterdam/[Lenhall?]/Le Secretaire/[-- Rod ---]/l.v.'
MS Whistler A160
Letter from The 'Bourgmestre' of Amsterdam to James McNeill W histler. 31 Octobre 1889. 'Monsieur, Comme
suite a ma lettre du 18 Octobre No. 18335 j'ai l'honneur de vous faire parvenir ci jointe la medaille, qui vous a More Details
ete decernee par le Jury de l'Exposition des Beaux Arts a Amsterdam. Le Bourgemestre d'Amsterdam./[1ry
Renhour]'
MS Whistler A166
Letter from W. Craibe Angus to James McNeill W histler, 364, Fulham Road, London, S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159,
Queen Street, Glasgow , Jany. 21. 87. 'My dear Sir' A. has purchased a set of W histler's Venice etchings from More Details
Dow desw ells for a client, Mr. T. G. Arthur, w ho has several pictures and etchings by him. Asks W histler to select
and sign specially for Arthur a set of etchings. 'Yours truly/W C Angus.'
MS Whistler A167
Letter from W. Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, 454, Fulham Road, London S.W. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , July 30 '87. 'Dear Sir,' A. encloses a sheet from the portfolio of the second Venice More Details
set of etchings for W histler to inscribe on it that they w ere specially selected for T. G. Arthur. Asks if W histler
has early rare proofs of etchings for sale. 'Yours truly/W Crabie Angus.'
MS Whistler A168
Letter from [Charles Hanson?] to W. Craibe Angus & Son, 159 Queen Street, Glasgow . 454 Fulham Road,
Walham Green, London, S.W., [August] [1887] 'Dear Sir' The sheet of 'Propositions' from the set of Venice
etchings although damaged in the post has been signed by W histler and returned. He is sending proofs of 11 More Details
early etchings mostly from the Thames Set, priced from 5 to 12 gns. w hich Mr. Arthur may be interested in. At
present he is w orking on etchings and intends to produce very limited editions. (unsigned)
MS Whistler A169
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, 464, Fulham Road, London, S.W. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , 9 August 1887. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges receipt of the 'Propositions' and etchings, More Details
w hich Mr. Arthur w ill check w ith the impressions he has before selecting several. Their Senior Partner w ill visit
W histler in London to discuss etchings. 'Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus & Son.'
MS Whistler A170
Letter from J.C. Angus, Craibe Angus & Son (signed J. C. Angus) to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , 12 August 1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Thanks W histler for his telegram w hich A. has More Details
forw arded to his father. 'Yours very truly/J. C. Angus.'
MS Whistler A171
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, 464 Fulham Road, London, S.W. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , 18th August 1887. 'Dear Sir,' Their client having compared the impression of More Details
Lambeth w ith Wedmore's catalogue asks if since it has no inscription, it is in fact the second state : and asks if
all impressions of The Guitar Player are crossed by w hite lines. They hope to sell several sets of the Jubilee
Plates w hen they arrive. 'Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus & Son.'
MS Whistler A172
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow , 20
August 1887. 'Dear Sir, We are much obliged for your letter & telegram - We regret the mistake in your address More Details
- Hoping to hear from you on Monday/Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus & Son'
MS Whistler A173
Letter from W.C. Angus, Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , August 26 '87. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' A. enjoyed hearing W histler give the 'Ten
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o'clock' lecture at the Vale on the previous evening. Mr. Arthur w ould put W histler up if he gave the lecture at
the Art Club. Asks W histler to send the etchings he selected plus the Naval Review set inscribed as having
been specially selected. A. is active in the matter of the portrait of Carlyle. 'I am/Yours truly/W C Angus.'
MS Whistler A174
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea, S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159,
Queen Street, Glasgow , 26th August 1887. 'Dear Sir,' Encloses a cheque for £54.12.0. for 7 etchings sent by
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W histler on 8 August. They w ould like a good impression of The Guitar Player : and w ill keep the rest for a
w hile. If W histler sends them a 'Naval Review ' Set they can sell several sets. Someone in Glasgow already has
a set. 'Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus & Son.'
MS Whistler A175
Letter from W.C. Angus, Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, King's Road, Chelsea. Fine Art
Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow , Decr 7 '87. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to send the first and second More Details
states of the Jubilee Set of etchings, plus any new or unique impressions. A client w ould like a painting by W.
'Yours truly/W C Angus'
MS Whistler A176
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Craibe Angus & Son, Fine Art Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow . More Details
'Am w riting to you W histler'
MS Whistler A177
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, Fulham Road, London, S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159,
Queen Street, Glasgow , 19th December 1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Their client w ill buy both proofs of Finetter if
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W histler sends them directly. Tw o clients w ho w ere interested in the Jubilee etchings have bought them
elsew here. They have a prospective client for the four etchings still w ith them. 'Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus &
Son.'
MS Whistler A178
Dec. 21 '87. 'Kindly return proofs Finette today have sold them W hsitler'
MS Whistler A179
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, King's Road, Chelsea. Fine Art Galleries,
159, Queen Street, Glasgow , Decr. 21 '87. 'Dear Sir-' They received the parcel and return the proof of Finette
keeping the first state. They w ould like a painting w hich has not been previously exhibited but that W histler More Details
might w ish exhibited. They w ill pay for the other etchings w hen their client has seen them. 'Yours truly/Craibe
Angus & Son.'
MS Whistler A180
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Craibe Angus & Son], [Fine Art Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow ].
The Vale, Chelsea, Dec 22 1887. 'Dear Sir,' W histler w ould like them to return the other proof of Finette w hich a More Details
dealer w ants, and the other etchings, or pay for them. W histler w ill try and find a painting but w ould w ant it
available for exhibition, unlike the one Mr. Leathardt bought years ago. (unsigned)
MS Whistler A181
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea, S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159,
Queen Street, Glasgow , 23rd. December 1887. 'Appro' 6.8.87.' They are returning three etchings and w ill return More Details
or pay for the Guitar Player shortly : they think they can sell the Finette. A. claims that Glasgow has better
collections for good pictures by W histler to enter than London has. 'Yours faithfully/Craibe Angus & Son'
MS Whistler A182
'Reply paid kindly w ire w ill you send a cheque or return proof today purchaser w aiting W histler'
MS Whistler A183
Telegram from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159, More Details
Queen Street, Glasgow , Ja 11. 88. 'Cheque tomorrow /Angus'
MS Whistler A184
Telegram from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea, S.W. Fine Art Galleries, 159,
Queen Street, Glasgow , Jany. 13 '88. 'Aw aited cheque yesterday according promise not come posponed More Details
purchaser please w ire explanation W histler'
MS Whistler A185
Letter from Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow , Jan.
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13. 88. 'Dear Sir' Their client w ill let them know on Monday if he w ill give them back the proof of Finette or buy
both. 'Yours truly/Craibe Angus & Son'
MS Whistler A186
Letter from Craibe Angus, Craibe Angus & Son to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea, S.W. Fine Art
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Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow , Jany. 19 '88. 'Dear Sir' Encloses cheque for £31.10.0. for Finette since
the client w ished to keep it. They tried to act for the best for W. 'Yours truly/Craibe Angus'
MS Whistler A187
Letter from W.C. Angus to James McNeill W histler. 159, Queen St., Glasgow ,October 8/90. 'Dear Mr. W histler.'
Thanks W histler for his letter w hich arrived too late for the daily papers. A. w rote about the Haw k affair for Quiz
w hich appears the next day and if W histler w ishes to add to that A. promises to include his comments in next More Details
w eek's paper, w ith a photograph if possible. 'I am, w ith kind regards to yourself and Mrs W histler,/Yours
truly/W. C. Angus.'
MS Whistler A188
Letter from Francis Edw ard Anstie to James McNeill W histler. 16 W impole St, [London], November 18 [1867]
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'Dear Sir,' Encloses a P.O. for one guinea tow ards Traer's reburial and is sorry he cannot help more 'I am, dear
Sir,/Yours very faithfully/Francis Ed. Anstie'
MS Whistler A189
Letter from Commissariat Special de l'Exposition Internationale des Beaux-Arts 1894 to Maitre Maeterinck.
Avenue Quentin Metzys 3, Anvers, 6 March 1894. 'Mon Cher Confrere/Mo. Maeterlinck.' Acknow ledges the list of
w orks W histler is sending to their exhibition through his agent Dicksee & Co. in London. Burlington House has More Details
no influence on the selection of w orks for the British section : and they w onder if he is sure he w ishes his w ork
to be in the American section w hen he w ould be assured of the place of honour in the British. W histler's w ork
w ill travel from Hamburg w ith the German pictures. 'Bien cordialement/G. Caroly.'
MS Whistler A190
Telegram from Charles Sprague Pearce to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. [Jury member U.S.
section of the 94 Antw erp international exhibition], Antw erp 11 July 1894 [Postmark] 'Jury excludes from
competition w orks executed before 1885 necessary to telegraph me today if your pictures w ere painted after More Details
that date - in w hich case I propose medal honor w ithout reply I shall make you hors concours - Charles
Sprague Pearce jure-etats unis section beaux arts'
MS Whistler A191
Letter from Charles Sprague Pearce to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. [U.S. section-jury Antw erp
exhibition], Anvers-sur-Oise, Seine et Oise, 28 July 1894. 'My dear Sir' P. had proposed W histler for a medal of
honour at Antw erp and this had been carried, but someone queried the eligibility of the w orks, w hich should
have been painted since 1885 w hen the previous International exhibition w as held in Antw erp. Since W histler
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did not reply to P's telegram he w ithdrew W histler's name. Mr. Guy w ill have told W histler how his w orks w ere
hung originally. Since the arrival of the portrait of Sarasate they are hung, from left to right, in the order,
'Valparaiso', 'Miss Corder', '[Firew heel?]', 'Battersea Reach', 'Sarasate' and 'Little girl in w hite'. 'Very sincerely
yours/Charles Sprague Pearce'.
[Sketch of position of W 's pictures as to be hung]
MS Whistler A192
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Charles Sprague Pearce], Exhibition Committee, Antw erp. [July 1894]
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"Dear Sir-" W histler's paintings w ere painted before the specified date. W histler thanks the committee for this
testimoney of their admiration. "Yours very faithfully/J McN W histler"
MS Whistler A193
Letter from Procureur du Roi to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Tribunal de 1re Instance, D' More Details
Anvers, 10 July 1891. "Pro Justitia" W histler is summoned to appear at Court on 26 Oct. 1891.
[Regarding Ford]
MS Whistler A195
Letter from Tom Armstrong to James McNeill W histler. 22 Edw ardes Square, Friday [1868?] 'Dear Jim,' The Irish
W histlers had a castle on Lough Neagh in Ulster and w ere buried at the Parish church at Magherafelt. He
suggests W histler w rites to the rector, and to a surgeon at Bray in County W icklow , Thomas W histler, A.B., More Details
F.R.C.S. w ho is interested in the family history. Randolphus W histler died in 1657 and w as buried at
Magherafelt. The family leased land from a London Company, and the Irish Gazetteer gives details of this.
'Yours ever-/Tom Armstrong
MS Whistler A196
Letter from L. W. Gutbier to James McNeill W histler. Ernst Arnold, Konigliche Hof-Kunsthandlung, (signed L. W.
Gutbier), Dresden, Sept 2nd 1895. 'Dear Sir,' G. is arranging an exhibition of modern British Graphics, the centre
being 35 proofs of W histler's etchings w hich he bought from Mr. Gutekunst. He saw Lithographs by W histler in
the collections of Sir John Day and Th. Way and w ould like W histler to send him a set, including the Thames More Details
ones for a client. W hen G. met W histler in Paris recently W histler promised to have an exhibition of paintings
pastels and other w ork in Dresden : and he hopes to include six pastels ow ned by Sir. E. Forbes and tw o
paintings now w ith Goupils. Both Prof. Waermann and Dr. von Seidlitz w ould like a painting. I have the honour
to be/Dear Sir/your most obedient servant/LW. Gutbier'
MS Whistler A197
Letter from L. W. Gutbier to James McNeill W histler, Rue du Bac, Paris. Ernst Arnold, Konigliche Hof-
Kunsthandlung, Dresden, 10 Sept. 1895. 'Dear Sir,' Dr. W. von Seidlitz, a friend of A.'s father, w as pleased to
hear of the proposed exhibition of modern English graphics and of W histler's w ork but w arned A. that W histler More Details
only replied to his enemies. A. assures W histler there is plenty of opposition to him in Dresden. 'I have the
honour, dear Sir/to remain yours very faithfully/LW. Gutbier.'
MS Whistler A199
Letter from Arthur B.Turnure to James McNeill W histler. Editor of 'The Art Age', 74 West 23 D Street, New York,
April 12th 1888. 'Dear Sir:-' He w ould like to publish the portrait of W histler by Rajon ow ned by his cousin Miss
Jeanne Turnure, w ho know s W, in an article on W histler's w ork. He asks W histler to consider sending him one
of his lithographs to be printed for the magazine. He cannot afford to pay. Since the exhibition of Millet's More Details
graphics there has been an interest in the medium. He also suggests that if W histler carries out his proposed
trip to Spain he should do a set of 20 etchings there. T. w ould undertake to sell up to 100 sets, by subscription,
in the States. 'Y'rs very f'f'y,/Arthur B. Turnure'.
[He refers to enclosing an introductory note from Mary Bacon Martin. This is shelved at MS W histler F370.]
MS Whistler A202
Postcard from G.J. Oldfield to James McNeill W histler. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., 14 Apl 1885. 'Sir' The Board
of Directors w ill put the matter in the hands of their solicitors if W histler does not pay 10/6 due for the Club More Details
dinner. 'I am Sir/Your most obt Sert/G. J. Oldfield Sec'
MS Whistler A203
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arts Club, Hanover Square, W. [29th April] [1885] 'Sir' W histler did not
attend the dinner for w hich the Board has demanded 10/6 but did intend to pay it : he encloses the form they More Details
sent him for the dinner w hich he did not fill in since he did not w ish to go. He has now paid the sum and
demands an apology. 'I have Sir the honor to be/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler A204
Letter from G.J. Oldfield to James McNeill W histler. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., 7 May 1885. 'Sir' Replies to
W histler's letter of 29 April that his name w as on the list of those attending the dinner and the form w as More Details
intended to be used if he did not w ish to attend, to give a w eek's notice. 'I am Sir/Your most obdt sert G. J.
Oldfield/Sec'
MS Whistler A205
Letter from F. M.Kinderley to James McNeill W histler. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., 3 April/89. 'Dear Sir' W histler
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has been reinstated as a member since the committee accepts his explanation of the delay in paying his
subscription 'Yours faithfully/F. M. Kinderlay/Secr'
MS Whistler A207
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Foreman, Mr. Ashbee's Building. [72 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], June 20
1902. 'Copy' 'Sir' W histler exonerates the foreman from evil intent but continues to be annoyed by the daw n to More Details
dusk repairs being carried out on Mr. Ashbee's orders on the building he let to W histler to live and w ork in.
'JMc.Neill W histler'
MS Whistler A211
Letter from James McNeill W histler to ['The Athenaeum']. [April 27 1889] 'I leave to your coment the fact that...
the act is committed w ith the tacit consent of a body of Gentlemen officially styled "Artists", at the instigation of
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their President...' W histler w hen President did not merely add a lion and butterfly but painted and conceived
the entire signboard. (unsigned).
[Gentle Art 1890, pp. 226-228, GA67. Ford's edition 1890 pp. 174-176. GM B.63]
MS Whistler A215
Letter from E. Aubert to James McNeill W histler. Societe Generale de Credit Mobilier, Place Vendome 15, Paris, 15
Juillet 1861. "Mon cher ami" Chides W. for not replying to his 2 letters. Asks W. if has gone to fight in the
American Civil War, & w hat side W histler is on. A's hopes of seeing W histler in August have been dashed by his
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lack of funds. A's financial situation has not improved in these last 5 years ; the sw ord of Damocles in the form
of his tailor & shoemaker, still hangs over his head... A. consoles himself w ith a phrase he learned from W:
"Quelque chose tournera!" A. asks about W histler's present situation, as he has a commercial plan to tell W. A.
w arns W histler "on est tres facilement exploite a Londres." 'Ton devoue E. Aubert'
MS Whistler A216
Letter from Louis Aubree to James McNeill W histler. 5 Impasse du Cir 5, Malakoff, Seine, le 30 Decembre 99.
'Monsieur' Learning that W. had exhibited at the Rue de Seze, A got his address there from M Carrier-Belleuse.
A's father inherited from his sister Me H. Aubree in 1879 a self-portrait and tw o portraits of Me Aubree signed
W. dating from 1855x6. Asks W. if he can ascertain their authorship, and if W. w ould like to see them A. w ill be
pleased to bring them to W. or have W. visit him. A. w ould also like to ask him about some paintings of his
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grandmother's, especially about one Apollon chez Admete, w hose name he learned at the Chateau de
Chenonceau. 'Dans l'espoir d'une bonne reponse recevez cher monsieur l'assurance de ma consideration
distinguee Louis Aubree'.
[The self-portrait may w ell be that catalogued as No. 2 in Gallatin's list. [The portraits and caricatures of James
McNeill W histler 1913]. Pennell mentions that W. painted some portraits w hile in Paris, see Life 3ed. 1909. Vol. I
pp 53, 73]
MS Whistler A217
Telegram from Secretary to the Duc d'Aumale to James McNeill W histler, 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris. (postmark) 30 More Details
Mai 92. 'Duc d'aumale vous prie lui faire le plaisir venir dejeuner par 9 h. ... Chazelles'
MS Whistler A218
Letter from Samuel Putnam Avery to James McNeill W histler. Art Rooms, 86, Fifth Avenue, New York, Jany. 2nd.
1878. 'Dear Mr W histler.' He encloses some press-cuttings about W histler's case against J. Ruskin. He w ishes
he could have heard Frith and others in court. He w ould not guarantee to sell a Nocturne but there has been
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an increased interest in the etchings he exhibited in some local clubs, and demands from Boston and
Philadelphia to lend his portrait of W histler 'w ith the hat'. He w ishes he had some other paintings by W histler
to exhibit. He hopes W histler is now settled in the W hite House. '...Yours ever faithfully/Sam P. Avery.'
[New s cuttings ref. to in text not found, probably in P/C books]
MS Whistler A223
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to The Students of The Academie Carmen. Ajaccio, [Sat. April 6] 1901. 1.
'Document read yesterday assemblage large sad stupefaction exists all shall be as you w ish w riting today' More Details
Note by W histler, holograph, underneath 'Last act! Curtain!! How do you like my play?' signed w ith butterfly.
[Copy A6 - see A5]
MS Whistler A224
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to The Students of The Academie Carmen. Ajaccio, [Sat. April 6] 1901. 2. More Details
'Regretfully w ill w ith your permission close Academie on Saturday.'
[Copy A6 - see A5]
MS Whistler A226
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Addams], [9 Rue des Fourneaux, Paris]. [Paris],
MS Whistler B1
Letter from Frank Babbott to James McNeill W histler. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, Sept 13 1902.
'Dear Mr. W histler:' Thanks W histler for letting him come w ith his w ife to W histler's studio on the previous More Details
afternoon. Hopes W histler w as not tired by their visit. Envies Mr. Freer his large collection of W histler's w ork.
Sends their regards to Miss Philip. 'Most loyally yours,/Frank L. Babbott.'
[Enclosed in MS W histler F308. - F.A.S., 15 Sept. 1902. Reference to Babbott's W histler Room.]
MS Whistler B5
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. E. Moore St. Clair Baddeley, [12 Portsea Place, Connaught Square. W.].
The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, [1878x1879] 'Dear Mr. Baddeley' 'Do me the pleasure of breakfasting
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w ith me here on Sunday next at 11.30. I trust you are disengaged and w ill not think this too short a notice.'
'Very sincerely yours J. A. McN. W histler' and the Butterfly.
[Date inferred from W 's tenure of The W hite House]
MS Whistler B6
Letter from W. E. Moore St. Clair Baddeley to James McNeill W histler, [The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment.].
12 Portsea Place, Connaught Square. W., [1878x1879] '... my dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for his
pamphlet [W histler v. Ruskin - Art and Art Critics] and attacks Ruskin and other art critics. 'Very sincerely yours More Details
W. E. Moore St. Clair Baddeley'.
[Date inferred by the publication of W 's pamphlet]
MS Whistler B7
Letter from James McNeill W histler to 'The Baillie', Glasgow . Feb 20 1889. 'Attention having been tw ice made in
this column to the picture marked 472 in the catalogue of the Exhibition of the Institute, and ascribed to Mr J.
McN. W histler, but now removed from the w alls,...' Quotes a message from W, telegram BP III g/56 of 12 More Details
February.
[Copy of column including letter from W ]
MS Whistler B9
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to James McNeill W histler. 34 Comeragh Road, West Kensington, London. W, March
3d. 94. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for his appreciation of B's article on Albert Moore in the Pall Mall More Details
Budget. Requests information about M, particularly biographical details before 1880, and information of his
earlier technical methods. 'Believe me, very truly yours A. L. Baldry'
MS Whistler B10
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to James McNeill W histler. 34 Comeragh Road, West Kensington, London. W, July
11th 94. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Outlines his biography of Albert Moore, of w hich only chapter tw o, the biographical
aspect of M's life, remains to be w ritten. Asks W histler for details of this, such as personal reminiscences and More Details
anecdotes. 'W ith kind regards Sincerely yours A. L. Baldry'.
['Albert Moore ; His Life and Works w as published by George Bell and Sons in 1894. Information & prefatory
note by W ?]
MS Whistler B11
Letter from Alfred Lys Baldry to James McNeill W histler. 1, Perham Crescent, Perham Road, West Kensington, W.,
March 21st 98. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks permission to reproduce some of W histler's recent w ork, 'pictures or
draw ings.', in the spring number of the Studio. W ill send Gray to photograph w hat W histler chooses. 'Very truly More Details
yours A. L. Baldry'.
[As the spring number of the Studio contains no photographs of W 's w ork, one assumes that W did not comply
w ith the request]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to McCall, Ballantyne Press. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 'Dear Mr. McCall-' In
several copies W histler obtained recently from Heinemann the butterfly on p. 225 w as printed upside dow n
although W histler had thought they had sorted this out. 'Too bad! is it not - W hat is to be done?-'/(signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[Rosalind Birnie Philip notes that this refers to the Gentle Art w hich w as published by the Ballantyne Press, 14
Tavistock Street W.C. The Gentle Art printing]
MS Whistler B14
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 61 Mt. Vernon St, Boston, Mass., March
18 1891. 'Dear W histler' Bancroft arrives in England in April, w hen he and his family hope to see W. If B can
afford it he w ants to buy some of W histler's paintings. 'Sincerely yours John C. Bancroft'. More Details
[John Bancroft w as very friendly w ith Thomas Armstrong and George du Maurier w hom he met first in
Dusseldorf in 1859-60. Bancroft later w ent to Paris w here he probably met W w ho w as, at this time, still
friendly w ith Armstrong and du Maurier. Mended]
MS Whistler B15
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler, [London]. Bailey's Hotel, Gloucester Road,
[London.], June 8th. 1891. 'Dear W histler' Bancroft has decided to buy the w ater colour and the figure "black More Details
on black". Suggests that W histler might paint his daughter Hester the follow ing summer. 'Sincerely yours J. C.
Bancroft'
MS Whistler B17
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. Hombourg les Bains, July 20 1891. 'Dear W histler' More Details
B's accounts show that he w ould be able to buy 'a sea-piece or anything of that kind' that W histler might paint
during the summer. 'Very sincerely yours J. C. Bancroft'
MS Whistler B18
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. Hotel St. Romain, Rue St. Roch, Paris, Dec 1st.
1891. 'Dear W histler' Pleased that W histler's great portrait ['The Mother - Arrangement in Grey and Black'] has
been bought by the French Government for the Luxembourg, but feels that it might have done more good in More Details
the Museum in Boston. Enquires about his marine w hich he hopes W histler w ill start painting soon. 'Very
sincerely yours J. C. Bancroft'. The envelope in w hich this and other letters from B, w ritten during the months of
Decembe 1891 and January and February 1892, w ere kept by W. has sketches of bats, cupids and a marine by
W.
MS Whistler B19
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. Paris, December 8. 1891. 'My dear W histler'
W histler's portrait ['The Mother'] w ill be sent to the Louvre after W histler's death. B has not been to Goupils,
but w ill try to see the pictures there w hen he is w ell enough. Now that W histler has been recognised by France
B is afraid that W histler's prices w ill rise ; his marine has been commissioned on the 1891 scale of prices, but More Details
adds that W histler is in no w ay committed to paint it. 'Very sincerely yours J. C. Bancroft'.
['The Mother - Arrangement in Grey and Black' w as bought by the French Government for the Luxembourg at
the end of November or early December 1891. The price paid w as very low but W appreciated the great honour
done to him]
MS Whistler B20
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Dec 17 1891. 'Dear W histler' Has been to
the Luxembourg w here 'The Mother' is prominently placed on an easel. It stands out from the other pictures
there by its 'simplicity and dignity of sentiment and a quiet richness of tone and light'. B hopes that W histler w ill
paint a marine for him during the w inter, but leaves the choice of place to W. B also w ent to the exhibition at
Goupils, but as the lighting w as bad, he w as not very impressed by 'the moonlight'. 'Sincerely yours J. C. More Details
Bancroft'.
['Mr. W histler's w ork w as, on its arrival, placed on an easel and exhibited in the Salon d'Honneur for a fortnight
before its first hanging on the w alls. This is the rule of the Louvre ; now applied to the Luxembourg in Mr.
W histler's honor.' (Excerpt from an article in the 'New York Tribune', Sunday January 24 1892.)]
MS Whistler B21
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. Cannes, Feb 1 1892. 'Dear W histler' Pleased to
see that W histler has gained another success in France. All that remains to be done is for W histler to take the
Gold Medal at the 1892 Salon w ith B's marine. The "Arrangement in Black" and the w atercolour w ere w ell More Details
received in Boston w hen show n there at the St. Botolph Club. 'Alw ays yours J. C. Bancroft'.
[W w as made an Officier de la Legion d'honneur on January 30, and the account w as published in the 'Figaro'
on January 31. Stephane Mallarmé w as asked to tell W of this new honour]
MS Whistler B22
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 2 Avenue Friedland, June 11/92. 'Dear
W histler' Cavafy is a 'dishonest rogue'. B has seen all the negotiations 'except the telegram in w hich he More Details
informed you that Goupil & Co. declined to raise their offer. But I do not believe that it can have contained any
reservation of rights on his part : else I should have heard of it and you w ould not have sent the telegram of
June 8.' 'Sincerely yours J. C. Bancroft'
MS Whistler B23
Letter from John Chandler Bancroft to James McNeill W histler. 2 Avenue Friedland, June 13 1892. 'My dear
W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter. Everything has turned out for the best as both Cavafy and W histler are More Details
content. B's motive in trying to buy the pictures had been only to please W. 'Very truly yours J. C. Bancroft'
MS Whistler B24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Chandler Bancroft. [June] [1892] 'Well, my dear Bancroft, for one
w hose "only motive w as to please me", you w ere, I must admit, singularly unlucky! W hen the moment came to More Details
test that motive, you sadly w ent to pieces. How ever in your w eakness lies your strength - and so now at
length, you achieve my sincere "sympathy".' 'Alw ays - ' signed w ith the Butterfly
MS Whistler B25
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John C. Bancroft [Paris], 28 [June] [1892] 'Amazing my dear Bancroft'
Cavafy acted w ithin his rights [in selling the pictures to Kennedy] as he 'had no engagement of any kind' w ith
Bancroft. W histler feels the w ant of loyalty on the part of both Cavafy and B w ho tried to profit from W histler's More Details
present of a picture to C. B in his greed lost the chance of obtaining any pictures at all. Signed w ith the
Butterfly
MS Whistler B27
Letter from Baring Brothers & Co to James McNeill W histler. London, 31 December 1862. 'Dr. James A. W histler
Esqr. St Petersburg, in a/c currt. w ith Baring Brothers & Co' A/c of interest due to W histler betw een 22 More Details
November 1861-31 December 1862, to a total of £98.14.4 : 'Baring Brothers & Co.'
[Drafts paid in Paris betw een 15 Feb. 1861 & 17 March 1862 & ? order, 21 Jan. 1861 & 15 Aug. 1862?]
MS Whistler B30
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Robert] Barr. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 'My dear Mr. Barr' Hopes to keep in
touch w ith B and his family w hom he met in London 'during that ghastly w inter'. Complains of the lack of
support given him by the other British artists ; not one contributed to the fund set up to pay the costs of the
Eden Trial. (incomplete).
[The Eden Case w as tried in Paris in 1895 w hen the verdict w ent against W, w ho had to pay the costs. Pennell More Details
started a fund but only MacMonnies contributed. The Appeal w as heard in Paris in 1897. A portrait of Robert
Barr's daughter w as started in 1895 but it has since disappeared ; the portrait sketch of Robert Barr is in The
Institute of Art, Detroit, Mich. March 1895 (20-30th) appeal launched in Pall Mall. 1895/6 w inter w ar "ghastly"
because of fatal illness of W 's w ife Beatrix]
MS Whistler B31
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Davis, Editor of "Bat". Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand
W C, [7x22 October 1886] 'I have just read the disgraceful paragraphs in your Paper about the death of More Details
Godw in. ' W histler know s D. slightly and hopes he w as not responsible for the slanders on Godw in's memory
w hich reflect on his w idow and boy. 'Sincerely Yours as before/J McN W '
MS Whistler B32
Letter from James Davis to James McNeill W histler. "The Bat", Editorial Offices, 172, Strand, London W C, 22
October 1886. 'Dear Sir' D. did not w rite the paragraphs on the late Godw in but accepts responsibility for them. More Details
At one time Godw in sw indled a friend of D. and did not attempt to reply to the report of this in The Bat. Living
or dead he serves as an example of dishonesty. 'Yours truly/James Davis'
MS Whistler B33
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Davis, Editor of "the Bat". Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street,
Strand W.C., [23 October 1886] 'As you assume the responsibility of the paragraphs, you accept the odium that More Details
attaches to their perpetrator- I have nothing to add to my first letter- /J. McNeill W histler/If from among the
dead you take your "Example", you must have chosen Thersites.-'
MS Whistler B34
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Davis, Editor of "the Bat". Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street,
Strand W.C.,[23 October 1886] 'As you assume the responsibility of the paragraphs, you accept the odium that More Details
attaches to their perpetrator- I have nothing to add to my first letter- /J. McNeill W histler/If from among the
dead you take your "Example", you must have chosen Thersites.-'
MS Whistler B36
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Paul von Hatzfeld-W ildenburg, Count. [Paris], [1892] 'Sir-... I have, Sir, the
Honour to be/Your obedient Servant/JMW.' More Details
[A draft similar to BP II 3/29 to [German Ambassador, London] [An official of the Bavarian Court, probably Count
Paul von Hatzfeld-W ildenburg.] On back of letter to Duke somebody [Marlborough?]]
MS Whistler B37
Letter from Ro. de Tucher to James McNeill W histler, 110 rue du Bac, Paris. Legation de Baviere, 72, rue de
Bellechasse, Paris, le 16 Decembre 1892. 'Monsieur,' The Prince Regent of Bavaria accepts w ith thanks More Details
W histler's gift of the six etchings he exhibited at the VI International Exhibition of Fine Arts in Munich, to the
Royal Prints and Draw ings collection. '...je vous prie d'agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments les plus
gistingues./Ro. de Tucher.'
MS Whistler B39
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W yke Bayliss, President of the Royal Society of British Artists. [1889] 'Sir-'
Encloses a letter he sent to the Secretary w ho replied 'There is no answ er- that is your answ er-' and w ants to More Details
know if B. in fact w ith his ow n hands removed W histler's signature from the panel at Suffolk Street. (unsigned)
MS Whistler B41
Letter from Hugh Caldw ell to James McNeill W histler. Beefsteak Club, 2 Jan 89. "My dear W histler" Thanks W. for
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presenting something to the Club, w hich Committee w ill acknow ledge formally very soon. "Yours truly/Hugh
Caldw all"
MS Whistler B42
Letter from The secretary to James McNeill W histler. The Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W.C.,
February 25 1891. 'Dear Sir,' The committee thanks W histler for presenting a book to the Club. 'I am Dear More Details
Sir,/Yours faithfully/J. W. Sims/secretary'.
[Gentle Art]
MS Whistler B43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to President of Beefsteak Club. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, May 7 1894.
'Gentlemen-' W histler as a member of the Club complains that another member, George Dumaurier, is publishing
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certain reminiscencies, w hich W histler encloses, in an American paper : Some passages are not true, W histler
objects to them and refuses to be a member of the same club. He thinks the Club should concern itself in the
matter. 'I have, Gentlemen-/the honour to be/Your obt servant/J McN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee of the Beefsteak Club, [King W illiam Street, Strand]. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, May 7 1894. 'Gentlemen-' W histler as a member of the Club complains that another member,
George Dumaurier, is publishing certain reminiscencies, w hich W histler encloses, in an American paper : Some More Details
passages are not true, W histler objects to them and refuses to be a member of the same club. He thinks the
Club should concern itself in the matter. 'I have, Gentlemen-/the honour to be/Your obt servant/J McN W histler'.
[Ormand L. Routledge, London, 1969, p. 467]
MS Whistler B44
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee of the Beefsteak Club, [King W illiam St., Strand W.C.]. 110,
Rue du Bac, [Paris], May 7 1894. 'Gentlemen-' W histler as a member of the Club complains that another
member, George Dumaurier, is publishing certain reminiscencies, w hich W histler encloses, in an American paper More Details
: Some passages are not true, W histler objects to them and refuses to be a member of the same club. He
thinks the Club should concern itself in the matter. 'I have, Gentlemen-/the honour to be/Your obt servant/J McN
W histler'

Letter from The Secretary to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue Du Bac, Paris]. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam
Street, Strand,May 11 1894. 'Dear Sir-' He replies to W histler's letter of 7 May that Dumaurier resigned from the More Details
club last year and the committee therefore have no jurisdiction over him. 'Yours faithfully/G M Sims/Secretary'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary, Beefsteak Club, [King W illiam Street, Strand]. 110 Rue Du
Bac, [Paris], May 13 1894. 'Dear Sir.' He thanks the committee for their reply and suggests that his letter should More Details
be posted in the Club so that members w ill know the action W histler has taken in response to w hat Dumaurier
has w ritten. 'Very faithfully yrs/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler B45
Letter from The Secretary to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris]. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St.,
Strand W.C., May 31 1894. 'Dear Sir,' He replies to W histler's letters of 7 and 13 May that the Committee
sympathises w ith his objections to certain articles in Harper's Magazine, but that they have no jurisdiction over More Details
the gentleman concerned [George Du Maurier] since he is no longer a member. 'Yours faithfully/[M
Sims]/secretary'

Letter from The Secretary to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street,
Strand, May 31 1894. 'Dear Sir,' He replies to W histler's letters of 7 and 13 May that the Committee More Details
sympathises w ith his objections to certain articles in Harper's Magazine, but that they have no jurisdiction over
the gentleman concerned [George Du Maurier] since he is no longer a member. 'Yours faithfully/M
Sims./Secretary'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary, Beefsteak Club, [King W illiam Street, Strand]. 110 Rue du
Bac, [Paris], June 1894. 'Dear Sir-' He thanks the committee for their sympathetic letter and for taking his
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position so seriously, and consulting counsel on the subject. He submits to their decision. '...Your obedient
servant/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Regarding George Du Maurier.]
MS Whistler B46
Typescript copy of letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to Charles L. Freer. Rastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, Hants, 18
Sept. 1902. Requests permission to reproduce some of his W histler pictures in the book she is w riting on More Details
W histler.
MS Whistler B47
Typescript copy of letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to James McNeill W histler. Rastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, More Details
Hants, 23 Sept. 1902. Informs him that the publishers of her book w ill be George Bell & Sons
MS Whistler B48
Letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York. Rastgarth, Southbourne,
Christchurch, Hants, Oct. 27th [1902] 'Dear Sir' B. is w riting a monograph on W histler to be published by More Details
Messrs. Bell & Sons. She w ould like to reproduce any w orks by W histler in their possession. She encloses a
notice about one of her books. 'Yours truly/Nancy Bell./(Mrs Arthur Bell)'
MS Whistler B49
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Arthur Bell, Rastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, Hants. 74 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, Oct 30 1902. 'Madam.' 1. w ritten in W histler's hand, a draft of the letter to Mrs. Bell (W histler
B50), w ith additions. 2. note in R. Birnie Philip's hand saying she did not think (1) w as sent, and saying
Heinemann made the rough copy (3) 3. draft in pencil in Heinemann's hand w ith alterations by W, to the More Details
publishers George Bell & Sons, York Street, Covent Garden : 'Gentlemen' He w as informed by Mr. Freer of
Detroit that they proposed to publish a book about him and he objects that the w riter Mrs. Arthur Bell has not
consulted him and encloses a copy of his letter to her. 'I have, Gentlemen/the honour to be/Your obed servant'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler B50
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Arthur Bell, Rastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, Hants. 74 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, Oct 30 1902. 'Madam.' Mr. Freer of Detroit forw arded her letters to him. W histler agrees w ith More Details
Freer in opposing her plans to w rite the book, about w hich she has never consulted him. 'And I have the
honour to be,/Madam,/your obedient servant/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler B51
Letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to James McNeill W histler. Rastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, Hants, Nov 7 [1902]
'Dear Sir' She acknow ledges W histler's letter of 30 October. She w as asked by the publishers [George Bell & More Details
Sons] to w rite about W histler because she w rites about art and married an artist. She apologises for not
approaching W histler and asks for permission to reproduce his w ork. 'Yours truly/Nancy Bell./(Mrs. Arthur Bell)'
MS Whistler B52
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to Mrs Arthur Bell, Kastgarth, Southborne, Christchurch, Hants. 220, Fifth
Avenue, New York,Nov. 7th 1902. 'Madam, In response to your request for W histler's etchings &c. to be
reproduced in a monograph on the w ork of the artist, w e beg to inform you that Mr. W histler resides at 71 More Details
Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, S.W. to w hom all inquiries should be addressed. We have no authority
w hatever, to lend any of his w orks for reproduction w ithout his consent. We are madam, Yours faithfully,/H
W underlich & Co.'
MS Whistler B53
Letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to James McNeill W histler. Rastgarth, South borne, Christchurch, Hants,Nov 22
[1902] 'Dear Sir' Arthur Studd and Graham Robertson w ill let her reproduce their paintings if W histler agrees, in More Details
her small w ork on him. 'Yours truly/Nancy Bell/(Mrs. Arthur Bell)'
MS Whistler B55
Letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to James McNeill W histler. Rastgarth, Southbourne, Christchurch, Hants, Jan 15 1903.
'Dear Sir' Graham Robertson said he asked W histler about her, and W histler said he meant to w rite to her. She More Details
has finished the book and w ould like permission to reproduce the pictures ow ned by Arthur Studd and Graham
Robertson. 'Yours truly/Nancy Bell/(Mrs Arthur Bell)'
MS Whistler B56
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Arthur Bell]. [18 January 1903] 'Madam-' He understands from her
note of the 15th that she has virtually finished the book, and suggests she sends him the proofs for approval. More Details
If she does so he w ill give permission for the reproduction of his pictures provided the publishers Messrs. Bell
agree to stand by his corrections. (unsigned)
MS Whistler B57
Letter from Mrs Arthur Bell to James McNeill W histler. Rastgarth, Southbourne, Christchurch, Hants, March 3
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[1903] 'Dear Sir' She thanks W histler for his letter of 18 January. Her husband has now revised the manuscript
of her book and she has told her publishers of W histler's w ishes. 'Yours truly/Nancy Bell.'
MS Whistler B62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs George Bell & Sons, York Street, Covent Garden. Oct 30 1902.
'Gentlemen.' Mr. Freer of Detroit sent W histler a copy of a letter from Mrs. Arthur Bell w ho is w riting a book More Details
about W histler to be published by them. She has not consulted W histler and he encloses a copy of his letter to
her. 'I have Gentlemen./The honour to be/your obedient servant/sg. J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler B63
Letter from G. Bell & Sons, Publishers to James McNeill W histler. 5 York Street, Covent Garden, London W.C.,1
Nov 1902. 'Dear Sir,' They acknow ledge W histler's letter of 30 October. They asked Mr. Bell, a landscape painter,
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and his w ife, to w rite the book on W histler for their Miniature Series of Painters. They circularised a prospectus
to this effect. Lord Leighton and Sir. E. Burne-Jones gave them assistance fior their biographies, but they did
not think it necessary to trouble W. 'We are, Dear Sir,/Yours faithfully,/George Bell & Sons.'
MS Whistler B64
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Messrs. Bell & Sons ?]. [January 1903 ?] 'Sir-' He does not think that Mrs. More Details
Bell's great w ork w ill make people understand his w ork. (incomplete unsigned)
MS Whistler B65
Letter from G. Bell and Sons to James McNeill W histler. 5 York Street, Covent Garden, London W.C., 19 Feb
1903. 'DearSir,' They apologise for not replying to W histler's letter of w hich Mrs. Bell sent them a copy. They did More Details
not think they could submit the manuscript to W histler for approval but they w ill send him the proofs. 'We are,
Dear Sir,/Yours truly,/George Bell & Sons'
MS Whistler B67
Letter from I. P. Benjamin to James McNeill W histler. Temple, [London], 9th Nov [1878] 'My dear Mr. W histler' 'I
have just posted your letter, and w ill w rite in furtherance of your purpose to some Virginia friends.' 'Yours
Faithfully I. P. Benjamin'. More Details
[In October 1878 Boehm w rote asking W to recommend him as the sculptor of the proposed statue of General
Robert E. Lee. There is a draft of a letter from W to General George Washington Lee carrying out Boehm's
request. W must also have asked Benjamin for his support in this matter. W ho is Benjamin? Look up Law Lists
& Inus of Court Lists for 1878]
MS Whistler B68
Letter from G. N. Bennett, Esq. & Friends to James McNeill W histler, 48 Pall Mall S.W. [Gallery]. [1874] 'Mr.
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W histler requests the pleasure of your visit at 48 Pall Mall. S.W. on June the 6th. on w hich day the gallery w ill
be open for Private View ' (signed w ith butterfly) 'From 10. to 6.'
MS Whistler B69
Letter from James McNeill W histler to 'Bernards of the Turret!-'. [1885?] 'Hush! Bernards of the Turret!-' Tw o
seats have already been kept for them, as important critics and connoisseurs w hom W histler intends to More Details
captivate. (unsigned).
['10 o'clock?']
MS Whistler B95
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., Octbr 19th
1878. 'My dear W histler' Encloses an unspecified sum and asks W histler 'for some specimen of your genius...
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w hatever and w henever you like'. 'Alw ays yours J.E.Boehm'.
[W histler letter to Boehm, from the W hite House, mentions B's offer of 20 gns and invites B to come and
choose. - sale, Sw ann Galleries, NY, 17 March 1994, lot 295]
MS Whistler B96
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., 25th Octbr
1878. 'My dear W histler' Gilbert R. Frith from Virginia has enquired the cost of casting a colossal equestrian
statue of the late General Lee from B's foundry. B asks W histler to recommend him as the sculptor and to find More Details
out more details. B has already sent a photograph of his statue of the Prince of Wales for Bombay w hich w on
him a medal at the Paris Exhibition. 'Yours sincerely J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B97
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., Nov 8th
1878. 'Excellentissimo! The letter is a splendid etching! Many thanks for it. It is high time something turned up.
I saw Godw in yesterday w ho told me a funny story about How ell and Godw in had to value the artistic merits of
the house w hich really no money can replace, it seems.' 'Yours J.E.Boehm'. More Details
[How ell asked Godw in to be chief w itness in an action he w as bringing against the Metropolitan District Railw ay
over a dispute for the amount of compensation that should be paid H for the loss of the use of his house,
Aralblon House, Fulham, a genuine Queen Anne Mansion, H had spent £2000 on repairs. G. testified to the
architectural value of the house. The case w as heard a w eek after W histler v. Ruskin]
MS Whistler B98
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Boehm? "Mac"(?). The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, Wednesday,
Nov. 20. [1878] 'Now Mac my dear Mac...' He w ould like "Mac" to testify for W histler in his case against Ruskin
on Monday. He has asked Moore also. He invites "Mac" to see his w ork next day at 2pm : the portrait of his More Details
mother, the 'sketch of Carlyle', & Miss Alexander's portrait, much admired by Signor Buggiano. Ruskin is bringing
Stacey Marks RA. to say W histler's Nocturnes and other w ork is not Art. (signed w ith butterfly).
[See also MS W histler M437. Draft for similar letter to A. Moore]
MS Whistler B99
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. Bentsbrook, Dorking, Surrey, August 30th 1881.
'My dear Mac' Hopes to get to London soon to see W histler and his new w ork. Invites W histler to spend a day
w ith him and encloses a time-table. W histler w ould get a good luncheon as B's cook, Mrs. Cousins, once one of More Details
W 's, still show n her 'apprenticeship'. B's son saw a mounted photograph of W histler in her room, B has met
[Frank] Duveneck w ho w as staying at the Gordons'. D w as 'nearly being blinded by the echting Biedermann'.
'Alw ays yours J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B102
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., 20 June
1884. 'My dear Mac' Apologises for not having been to the Exhibition [Notes - Harmonies - Nocturnes] but he
had to go to Scotland, Holland and Paris. At the Salon B w as constantly draw n back to the Carlyle and the 'girl More Details
in grey' [Harmony in Grey and Green, Miss Alexander], w hich both B and Heilbuth thought the best pictures
there. B saw W ilde in Paris. B's group to see the reliques of Wellington. Reminds W histler that B possesses a
Nocturne and the Bella Venetia. 'Ever yours J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B103
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76 Fulham Road, S.W., 30 June
[1884] 'My dear Mac' Praises the exhibition at Dow desw ell [Notes - Harmonies - Nocturnes] and especially No.
50 Blue and Silver. B thinks Lady Archibald Campbell very fine and quite w ell hung. Hopes to see W histler on More Details
Sunday but he has been ill and looks 'like my portrait by Rickard'. 'Alw ays yours J.E.Boehm'.
[Rickard? Lady Archibald Campbell [The Yellow Buskin] w as exhibited at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1884]
MS Whistler B104
Letter from J. E. B[oehm] to James McNeill W histler. "The night of the lecture." 20.2.85. 'My dear Mac' The lecture More Details
w as even better than he expected and he hopes W histler w ill repeat it. 'In haste/Yours/JEB.'
MS Whistler B105
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., 10 Dec
1885. 'My dear Mac' Praises W histler's paintings at the Suffolk Street Gallery. Delighted w ith W histler's attack
on Horsley. 'Alw ays yours J. E. Boehm'.
[A month before the w inter exhibition of The Society of British Artists opened in their Suffolk Street Gallery, J. C. More Details
Horsley, R.A. read a paper against the use of the nude model in art. W exhibited at the Gallery Note in Green
and Violet, a small pastel of a nude, w ith 'Horsley soit qui mal y pense' w ritten on the label. This w as later
removed but not before it had been seen. It is to this that B is referring]
MS Whistler B106
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., 15 Nov. 86.
'My dear Mac' B only heard yesterday of Godw in's death. Enquires after G's w ife and family. B very busy w ith his
statue of Wellington, but hopes to see W histler soon. Watts is to marry next Saturday, "& then Blauer Montag!" More Details
'Yours/Spuck.
[Godw in died on October 6th. at Great College St., Westminster. The notice of his death did not appear till the
Times of October 14th]
MS Whistler B107
Letter from J.E. Boehm, R.A. to Peter Macnab, Esq. The Avenue, 76 Fulham Rd. S.W., Dec 29 1888. 'Dear Sir' B. More Details
as an old friend and admirer of W histler is w illing to be on the list of Committee members organising the dinner
for W histler but is unable to help actively 'I am Dear Sir/yours very truly/J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B110
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. Hotel d'Angleterre, Rome, 18 April 1889. 'My dear
Mac' Apologises for being unable to attend W histler's banquet on May 1 as B is making studies for the statue of
Lord Dufferin in Rome. Asks if W histler has seen [Professor E] Lanteri since L returned from Glasgow w here More Details
great enthusiasm w as show n by the Scottish artists for W histler's w orks. "Believe me/My dear Mac/Spuck
alw ays yours/(vulgo) J.E.Boehm".
[Lanteri]
MS Whistler B111
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. The Avenue, 76, Fulham Road, S.W., 27 May 89.
'My dear Sir Michael' 'You my dear old Mac deserve it more and no one w ould be more glad than I if you had
w hat you ought. I w as so sorry to have been kept at Rome during the time of the banquet. Soon more - from More Details
...' 'Your old ? J.E.Boehm'.
[In 1889 W w as given the Cross of St. Michael of Bavaria, and on May 1 1889 his friends gave a dinner at the
Criterion to celebrate this distinction. Did Boehm have this decoration also?]
MS Whistler B117
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. 1 Sptbr 1890. 'My dear W histler' Thanks W histler More Details
for sympathy on his w ife's death. 'Ever yours affectionately J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B118
Letter from Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm to James McNeill W histler. 47 Marina, St. Leonards on Sea, 28 Sptbr. 1890.
'My dear W histler' Thanks W histler for the presentation copy of The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, 'one of the More Details
most interesting and w ittiest Volumes that ever w ere created'. 'Alw ays yours affectionately J.E.Boehm'
MS Whistler B126
Copy of letter from The Trustees of the Public Library, Boston to James McNeill W histler. April 18 1895. 'Dear Sir:-
' The Trustees of the Boston Public Library decided on the previous Tuesday that they did not w ish to continue More Details
negotiations w ith W histler for the decoration of the Central Library Building. 'Very truly yours/The Trustees of
the Public Library of the City of Boston/by [signed] Herbert Putnam/Clerk'.
[Enclosed in letter dated 13 June 1895]
MS Whistler B127
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Trustees of the Public Library, Boston. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, May 7.
1895. 'Gentlemen-' W histler w ishes to confirm his agreement w ith Mr. McKim and Mr. Abbott. He w ill paint a
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panel for Boston Library, being free to choose subject and time, and leaving it to the Library to decide on
payment. He is honoured by their proposal. 'And I have Gentlemen/the honour to be-/Yr Obt. Sert/JMW histler
[illeg].'
MS Whistler B128
Letter from The Trustees of the Public Library, Boston to James McNeill W histler.June 13 1895. 'Dear Sir:-'
Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 7 May and encloses a copy of their letter of 18 April sent through Messrs.
McKim, Mead & W hite. They have no further funds and are not prepared to enter into a contract for the More Details
decoration at this stage. 'Very respectfully/your obedient servant/Herbert Putnam/Librarian and Clerk of
Corporation.'
[Copy of letter dated April 18, 1895 enclosed]
MS Whistler B131
Visiting card from Eugene Boudin to James McNeill W histler. Villa Marinetti, Deauville sur Mer, [1892] 'Merci, mon
cher Confrère' Thanks W. for his congratulations. Is moved because they come from a painter w hom B. has
admired for a long time. Remembers their meeting so many years ago. 'Croyez aux[?] plus amicales salutations
de votre devoue[?] E. Boudin'. More Details
[La Rade de Villefranche by Boudin w as bought for the French Government in 1892 and he w as aw arded the
Cross of Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. It w as either one or both of these honours for w hich W. w as
congratulating him. W. and B. probably met in 1865 w hen W. w as painting at Trouville w ith Claude Monet and
Courbet]
MS Whistler B151
Letter from Kate Boughton to James McNeill W histler. West House, Campden Hill, W.,29th December [1888]
'Dear Mr. W histler We have just returned home from a delightful visit, but nothing has given me so much
pleasure as your beautiful w ork.' Mrs B. has alw ays been one of W histler's admirers and appreciates the gift of
the etching. Sends Mrs W. a card for her Saturday [At Home?]. 'Believe me yrs gratefully Kate Boughton P.S. I More Details
w as delighted w ith your letter about 'Menpes' I alw ays felt he w as a 'Humbug''.
[Year inferred from W 's letter about Menpes published in The World Dec 26, 1888, see The gentle art of making
enemies p 233 called 'Another Poacher in the Chelsea Preserves'. Kate Boughton w as the w ife of George Henry
Boughton 1833-1905 w ho w as brought up in America, studied in Paris c1858x62, and settled in London. He
became an R.A. in 1896. Boughton knew W., perhaps in Paris, certainly in London in the early years there]
MS Whistler B155
Letter from Boussod, Valadon & Cie to The Goupil Gallery, London. Paris, 30 Aout 88. (Copy) '"Nous remarquons
dans les depeures de n/ succursule de New York un paiement de $16.92 pour Fret per "Brittanic" BVC. 328 & More Details
329. Envoi de Londres (W histler). Nous vous prions de vouloir bien nous dise si ces frais vous concernent & si
nous devons vous eux debiter" Signe BV & Co'
MS Whistler B156
Letter from Joyant to D. C. Thomson, [Goupil Gallery, London.?]. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 19, Boulevard
Montmartre, Paris, 13. Oct. 91. 'Chers Messieurs' He has consulted several influential people in the art w orld
and they think it w ould be excellent to have the 'portrait de ma mere' by W histler in the Luxembourg. If
'l'Administration des Beaux Arts' does not instigate this it w ould be possible for a Committee of subscribers,
artists and w riters, to offer the picture to the state, as w as done w ith Manet's Olympia. How ever the Ministry More Details
has only limited funds and the presnt price of 75000 f. w ould make this out of the question. He suggests the
maximum price should be 'dans les dix mille francs'. He hopes W histler w ill consider letting them have the
picture as he is sure people w ould greatly admire it. '...veuillez, Messieurs, recevoir tout nos compliments./
[illeg.] / - Joyant'
MS Whistler B157
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 18
Nov. 1891. 'Cher Monsieur' J. is looking forw ard to receiving another new picture, etchings and lithographs. His
client likes St Marks and w ould have bought it but he is preoccupied w ith the severe illness of his w ife. People
continue to flock to see his w ork. The New York Herald w anted to interview W. J. w as interview ed by le Journal. More Details
M. Mallarmé w ill have sent W histler most of the new s. 'Le Ministre de l'Instruction publique' is coming to the
gallery on Friday and J. hopes them to have more new s. Asks W histler for his portrait for a new spaper, and for
a photograph of 'le portrait de votre mere' to put in 'le Magasin pittoresque' or any other journal W histler
allow s.'Veuillez cher Monsieur, recevoir l'assurance de mes sentiments distingues/M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B158
decembre 91. 'Cher Monsieur' Asks W histler to authorise him to deliver the picture over to the State. He is More Details
pleased w ith the w ay the affair has been settled. Offers to send W histler relevant presscuttings. 'Veuillez, cher
Monsieur, recevoir l'assurance de mes meilleurs sentiments/M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B159
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messieurs [Boussod, Valadon?]. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1891?]
'Messieurs-Je vous autorise, par la presente lettre, a faire la livraison officielle de mon tableau au More Details
Gouvernment. Recevez Messieurs avec tous mes remerciments pour vos soins et vos egards en cette
circonstance l'assurance de ma parfaite consideration-'.
[Refs. to painting bought by French government in 1891]
MS Whistler B160
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [M. Joyant], [Boussod, Valadon & Cie]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1891]
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"Cher Monsieur-" W histler is delighted w ith the successful conclusion of the picture's exhibition in their gallery,
and appreciates his efforts in the delicate negotiations. Unsigned
MS Whistler B161
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod Valadon & Cie., 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 4
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fevrier 92. 'Cher Monsieur' Congratulates W histler on being made 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur'. 'Veuillez,
cher Monsieur, me croie votre bien devoue/M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B162
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon et Cie, 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 15
avril 92. 'Cher Monsieur' J. w as informed by the London house that they w ere sending three of W histler's
pictures Fur Jacket, Lady Meux and Trafalgar Square to be submitted to the Salon, Champs de Mars. Asks More Details
W histler not to send them before Tuesday. The last parcel sent contained only tw o gold frames for the pastels,
and one passe-partout. 'Veuillez, cher Monsieur, recevoir l'assurance de mes meilleures sentiments./M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B163
Letter from J. Blondin to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 9, Rue Chaptal, Paris, 26 Avril 1892.
'Monsieur' Requests permission to reproduce in their publication one of the pictures W histler is exhibiting at the More Details
Salon, and to fill in the enclosed form for this purpose, omitting the title until they have decided w hich picture to
reproduce. 'nous vous prions d'agreer, Monsieur,... l'assurance de nos sentiments distingues, Boussod Valadon
Cie/J. Blondin'
MS Whistler B164
avril 92. 'Cher Monsieur J'ai fait envoyer bien au Champs de Mars, une nouvelle Marine de vous - Les autres More Details
toiles et eaux fortes ont egalement a destination - Veuillez, cher Monsieur, recevais l'assurance de mes
meilleurs sentiments,/M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B165
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 4 mai
1892. 'Cher Monsieur' J. has sent 'Nocturne-Roue de Feu' and 'Marine-Harmonie en bleu et argent' to the More Details
Champs de Mars. Thanks him for the lithographs. 'Veuillez, cher Monsieur, recevoir l'assurance de mes meilleurs
sentiments. M. Joyant'
MS Whistler B166
Letter from J. Oehme to The Goupil Gallery, London. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 303, Fifth Avenue, New York, May
4 1892. 'Dear Sir' Considering the success of the W histler exhibition in London O. suggests that it should be More Details
brought to New York. 'Yours sincerely/J. Oehme,/fr. Boussod, Valadon & Co.'
Enclosure
MS Whistler B167
mai 1892. 'Cher Monsieur' Asks W histler to give his view s on Pre-Raphaelitism in an interview w ith the
journalist M. Guinandon for a series of interview s appearing in the paper La Justice on the "Reaction Mystique". More Details
Rodin, Canini, Raffaeli and Monet have been interview ed . W histler should w rite to M. Geffroy if he agrees. J. is
sending through their house in the Rue Chaptal a form for W histler to sign and return giving them permission
to reproduce a picture. 'Veuillez, cher Monsieur, croire a l'expression de mes meilleurs sentiments./M Joyant'
MS Whistler B168
Letter from Boussod, Valadon & Cie to James McNeill W histler. 9, Rue Chaptal, Paris,10 Mai 1892. 'Monsieur'
There is not room to include in Le Figaro Salon more than one reproduction of the w ork of any artist. They
chose to reproduce the Portrait de Lady Meux because it w ould be easier than the Roue de Feu. They w ould More Details
like to include the portrait also in a volume called Le Salon de 1892 if W histler w ill allow this. 'Agreez, Monsieur,
l'assurance de nos sentiments tres distingues./Boussod Valadon &c.'
MS Whistler B169
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris, 'Cher
Monsieur' W histler's chest of pastels etc. has arrived but ow ing to some difficulties w ith the French customs J. More Details
has not yet been able to retrieve it. He hopes to have it by the follow ing day and w ill let W histler know then.
'Veuillez, cher Monsieur, recevoir l'assurance de mes meilleurs sentiments./M Joyant'
MS Whistler B170
Letter from M. Joyant to James McNeill W histler. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 19, Boulevard Montmartre, Paris,
13/7/92. 'Cher Monsieur' The portrait of Lady Meux has been returned to London, 'St Marc' to its ow ner, and
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'Trafalgar' w ill be sent to W. Asks w hat they should do w ith 'Roue de feu', 'Ocean' and the etchings, and the
other pictures w hich have not yet been returned. 'Bien cordialement a vous, cher Monsieur./M Joyant'.
Draft of telegram in W 's hand on verso.
MS Whistler B171
Letter from J. Blondin to James McNeill W histler, Hotel du Bon la Fontaine, 16 Rue de Grenelle, Paris. Boussod,
Valadon & Cie, 9, Rue Chaptal, Paris, 4 Mai 1893. 'Monsieur' On the instructions of their London House they are More Details
sending 20 sets of photographs for W histler to sign conspicuously. 'Agreez, Monsieur, l'assurance de nos
sentiments distingues/p. Boussod Valadon Cie J Blondin'
MS Whistler B172
Letter from C. Natros to James McNeill W histler, Hotel du Bon la Fontaine, 16, Rue de Grenelle, Paris. Boussod,
Valadon & Cie, 24, boulevard des Capucines, Paris, le 18 Mai 1893. 'Monsieur' Follow ing instructions from their
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London House asks W histler to give to the bearer the 20 sets of 24 photographs w hich he received on 3 May
to be signed by him. 'Agreez, Monsieur, l'expression de nos sentiments distingues. pr. Boussod Valadon & cie/C
Natros.'
MS Whistler B173
Letter from C. Natros to James McNeill W histler, 110 rue du Bac, Paris. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 24, Boulevard
des Capucines, Paris,10 Juillet 1893. 'Monsieur' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's telegram saying they can
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collect the signed photographs at his house today. W hen they are collected, the messenger w ill bring a further
eleven sets to sign. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de notre consideration tres distinguee. pr. Boussod
Valadon & cie/C Natros'
MS Whistler B174
Letter from Boussod, Valadon & Cie to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. 24, Boulevard des
Capucines, Paris, le 11 Juillet 1893. 'Priere a Monsieur W histler de bien vouloir faire remettre au porteur les
collections des photographies signees./le 12. Juillet. 1892/Recu pour la Maison Goupil, dix collections, signees, More Details
de l'album de Monsieur W histler' (illeg. signature).
Draft of W histler's reply signed at bottom of sheet.
MS Whistler B175
Letter from Boussod to James McNeill W histler, 110, rue du Bac, Paris. Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 24, Boulevard
des Capucines, Paris, 24 Janvier 1894. 'Monsieur' W ith reference to their letter of 17 January, asks W histler
again to give permission to M. M. Appleton & Co., New York, to reproduce one of W histler's pictures The
Princess of the Land of Porcelain, The Fur Jacket and The Yellow Buskin in a book on the Fine Arts section of the More Details
Chicago Exposition. Also asks W histler to return quickly the attached form of authorisation w hich he has to
sign. 'Veuillez bien agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de nos sentiments tres distingues et les plus
empresses,/Boussod'
MS Whistler B176
Letter from Thomas Gibson Bow les to James McNeill W histler. Boscombe Tow er, Bournemouth, 22 Feb. 85. 'My
dear Jimmy' His w ife being ill, B. could not attend the Ten O'clock, but hopes W histler w ill give the lecture again. More Details
B.'s latest venture the Lady seems successful. The 'V/F' office thought the tickets w ere announcing the lecture
only. 'Ever yours/Tho Gibson Bow les'
MS Whistler B177
Letter from Thos. Gibson Bow les to James McNeill W histler. East Lorn, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, 9 Sept. 86. 'My
dear Jimmy,' W hat W histler says about B.'s offer to him is perfectly true. B. has sent the "V/F" W histler's letter More Details
and complained about the opinions expressed in their editorial. He w ill do anything further that W histler
suggests. 'Yours ever/[The] Gibson Bow les'.
[Re. Ruskin? VF = Vanity Fair?]
MS Whistler B178
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Boxall, Louis Huth. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, Tuesday June 25
[1867] "Gentlemen-" The Burlington Club has collected material & letters about W, & did not tell him until they More Details
asked him to leave the Club. He w ill not consider this. "I have, Gentlemen,/the honor to be/very respectfully
yours/J.A.M. W histler."
MS Whistler B179
Letter from W illiam Boxall to James McNeill W histler. 14 Norfolk Street, [London], 4 Jan. 1868. 'Dear W histler' B. More Details
has been very busy and not had time to reply to W histler's letter w hich upset him in many w ays. He w ould like
W histler to come and see him one afternoon 'Yours very truly/W. Boxall'
MS Whistler B181
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hercules Brabazon Brabazon. [c. 1886] 'Dear Mr. Brabazon,' W. regrets
that it is so cold he cannot come to visit B., but w ishes him a good New Year. "believe me, very sincerely your/J More Details
Mc.Neill W histler" and the butterfly
MS Whistler B187
Letter from Charles H. E. Brookfield to James McNeill W histler. Beefsteak Club, [King W illiam Street, Strand
W.C.], Nov. 19th 1895. 'My dear Jimmy,' Their burlesque of Trilby w as aimed at Dumaurier, not W histler, and
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included a cockney artist called 'Durier', w riting a play about his life in Paris, w ho had to take off the w ig,
moustache etc. of another character w ho w as made up to look like W. How ever they have called off this short
piece, and he apologises to W. 'Yrs very sincerely/Charles H Brookfield'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Ernest Brow n, 39 Criffel Avenue, Telford Park, Streatham Hill. 8 Fitzroy
Street, Fitzroy Square, (postmark) Oct 27 1896. 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Apologises that he is not ready for Nellie
tomorrow and w ill w rite and let her know the first suitable date. Meanw hile it w ill have time to dry. W histler is More Details
very pleased w ith it, and w arns her not to cut Nellie's hair. 'Very sincerely yours/JMcN W histler'.
[MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler B189
Street, Fitzroy Square, (postmark) Oct 27 1896. 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Apologises that he is not ready for Nellie
tomorrow and w ill w rite and let her know the first suitable date. Meanw hile it w ill have time to dry. W histler is More Details
t.s. copy, ss.

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n, 39 Criffel Avenue, Talford Park, Streatham Hill. (pmk) Nov 30
96. 'Pray forgive this inexcusable card. Nothing else! - And if at all possible - do bring little Miss Nellie tomorrow More Details
- say 10.30 - W ith kindest regards/JMcN W histler'.
MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip.
MS Whistler B190
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n, 39 Criffel Avenue, Talford Park, Streatham Hill. (pmk) Nov 30
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. 8 Fitzroy Street, Mon. July 5 [1897] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Asks if
Miss Nellie can come on the follow ing morning for tw o hours about 10 a.m., possibly w ith her father ; and Mrs More Details
Brow n could come about midday for lunch, and W histler w ould finish w ith Nellie by half past one. 'Very sincerely
yours/JMc.Neill W histler'.
MS Whistler B191
Miss Nellie can come on the follow ing morning for tw o hours about 10 a.m., possibly w ith her father ; and Mrs
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t.s. copy, ss.

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. [1896-8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n - Perhaps if you could bring
Nellie tomorrow at about half past 12. We might have breakfast and a short sitting! - I am obliged to be out in More Details
the early morning--' (unsigned).
MS Whistler B192
t.s. copy ss.

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. 'Wednesday night.' [1896-8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n - W ill you
forgive my being so late in giving you notice - and can you bring Nellie tomorrow morning?' (unsigned). More Details
MS Whistler B193
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n.[1896x8] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Regrets that he is too busy to see
her and Nellie on the follow ing day. Asks her to tell her husband that W histler's friend Mr. Heinemann is
publishing a book on the history of dancing and w ould like permission to reproduce among the 600 illustrations More Details
'Mr. Orchardson's "Queen of the 'Sw ords'" of w hich the copyright belongs to the Fine Arts Society. W histler
w ould like Mr. Brow n to arrange this w ith Huish. 'Veyr sincerely yours/JMc.Neill W histler'.
["The Queen of the Sw ords" pub. by FAS 1880. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler B194
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n.[1896x8] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Regrets that he is too busy to see
["The Queen of the Sw ords" pub. by FAS 1880. t.s. copy, ss.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [1896x8?] 'Dear Mrs
Brow n' Asks her to come w ith Nellie to the studio on the follow ing day at 2.30 p.m. or to let him know in the More Details
morning. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill W histler'.
MS Whistler B195
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. [1896x8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Asks her to come w ith Nellie to
the studio on the follow ing day at 2.30 p.m. or to let him know in the morning. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill More Details
W histler'.
t.s. copy, ss.

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n. [1900?] 'To Pretty little Nellie Brow n w ith Mr. J.
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McNeill W histler's love and compliments.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[The picture w as only officially entered 1900 (BP II 13/219) MS copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler B197
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n. [1900?] 'To Pretty little Nellie Brow n w ith Mr. J.
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McNeill W histler's love and compliments.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[The picture w as only officially entered 1900 (BP II 13/219). t.s. copy on ss. 4to]

Card from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n. [1896x1900?] 'To Miss Nellie Brow n, w ith best w ishes for More Details
a Merry Christmas from Mr J. McNeill W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler B197a
Card from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n. [1896x1900?] 'To Miss Nellie Brow n, w ith best w ishes for More Details
a Merry Christmas from Mr J. McNeill W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[t.s. copy ss. 4to]

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n, 82 Edith Road, West Kensington. (postmark)
Bath,(postmark) Dec 30 1901. 'To Miss Nellie Brow n w ith thanks to her Mama, & Papa for kind Christmas More Details
greetings - And best w ishes to all, for this coming New 1902.' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler B198
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Miss Nellie Brow n, 82 Edith Road, West Kensington. (postmark)
Bath,(postmark) Dec 30 1901. 'To Miss Nellie Brow n w ith thanks to her Mama, & Papa for kind Christmas More Details
greetings - And best w ishes to all, for this coming New 1902.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[t.s. copy on ss. 4to]
MS Whistler B203
Letter from Bryce-W right, Mineralogist & Expert in Gems & Precious Stones to James McNeill W histler. 204,
Regent Street, W., July 12th. 1883. "Dear Sir, I happen to have heard of a private circular re-Chas. Aug. How ell More Details
w hich you have printed - As I am interested somew hat in that person w ould you favour me w ith a copy &
oblige Yours very faith/Bryce W right."
MS Whistler B204
Letter from J. Buchanan, Director General to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo N.Y.
U.S.A., December 1 1901. 'Dear Sir:' W histler has been aw arded a Diploma of a Gold Medal for his etchings and More Details
should give the address to w hich it should be sent by 10 January. He may purchase a medal from the Gorham
Manufacturing Co. 'Very respectfully,/pper J. Buchanan/Director-General./[JLN]
MS Whistler B205
Letter from W m I. Buchanan, Director General to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo
N.Y. U.S.A., December 1 1901. 'Dear Sir:' W histler has been aw arded a Diploma for a Gold Medal for his oil and More Details
w atercolour paintings : and should inform them w here it should be sent by 10 January. He may purchase a
medal from the Gorham Manufacturing Co. 'Very respectfully,/pper J. Buchanan/Director-General./[J--]
MS Whistler B206
Letter from The President and the Board of Directors to James McNeill W histler. Pan-American Exposition 1901,
Buffalo N.Y. U.S.A., January 1902. 'John G. Milburn./President./John N. Scatcherd./Chairman of the Executive More Details
Committee./W illiam I. Buchanan./Director General./W illiam A.Coffin./Director of Fine Arts./ The President and
Board of Directors and the Director of Fine Arts of the Pan-American Exposition present their compliments and
gratefully acknow ledge their indebtedness for your kind co-operation in the exhibition of fine arts.'
MS Whistler B207
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor], ['The Builder and Architect'].September [1877] 'Sir-' Thanks
him for the article on W histler's w ork in Princes Gate. W histler w ishes to make clear that the framew ork of the More Details
dining room w as designed by Thomas Jeckyll, the architect w ho designed the railings at Holland Park, and the
Norw ich Gates : and his w ork inspired W histler's designs, for Mr. Leyland (unsigned)
MS Whistler B208-211
Document from Cour d'Appel de Paris to James McNeill W histler. 1e. Chambre, 25 November 1897. 'Conclusions More Details
de M. l'Avocat General Bulot' Bulot supports W histler's appeal against Sir W illiam Eden's claim for damages :
and supports W histler's right to keep the portrait, w hich no longer represents Lady Eden
MS Whistler B212
Letter from W. Burger to Edouard Manet. 9 Boulevard Saint Germain, [May 1867] "Mon cher Manet," B. w ould
like to buy the fine painting "au Piano", No. 1561, w hich w ould go w ell w ith his Van der Meer de Delft & other More Details
old masters. B. asks M. to enquire if W histler ow ns it and w hat price he w ants. "Milles choses cordiales,/W.
Burger"
MS Whistler B213
Letter from ?Burgers to James McNeill W histler. Amsterdam, 4 Jany [1863] 'Mon cher W histler' Thanks W histler
for his letter and 10 florins. W histler is w ell represented at the Hague, all tw elve etchings being hung in a row ,
w ith several very modern etchings and draw ings, including one by Brion. Frederick Muller enquired after More Details
W histler's health and talent. Mirpelblom has sent W histler 350 sheets of paper from his father. Rochurfen had
already received the portraits of Mr. and Mrs. Smith. B.'s address is c/o M. and Mme. Helreg. He is going to see
M. Vosmaer. Les compliments de Mirpelblom & de ma chere Mina. ainsi a votre aimable femme/de votre/Burgers'
MS Whistler B214
Letter from The Burlington Fine Arts Club to James McNeill W histler. [177 Picadilly, London], June 11th 1867. 'Sir'
The Committee has been informed that on 26 April 1867 W histler assaulted F. Seymour Haden w ho is another
member of the Club, at a Cafe in Paris. They think W histler should leave the Club and assume he w ould not More Details
w ish them to call a General Meeting of the Club according to the rules, to expel him. They suggest he resigns,
and they w ill refund his subscription. They enclose a copy of the relevant rule. 'I am Sir/Your Obedient
Servant/R.N.Wornum/Honorary Secretary'
MS Whistler B215
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Burlington Fine Arts Club, [177 Picadilly, London]. 2 Lindsey Row ,
[Chelsea], [June] [1867] 'Sir-' Acknow ledges the letter from the Committee of the Burlington Club. W histler is
amazed that they have gone so far in becoming involved in W histler's personal affairs w ithout consulting him, More Details
and have asked him to resign as an admission of guilt w ithout allow ing him to reply to the allegations made by
[Seymour Haden]. He refuses to resign and suggests they hold a court of enquiry. (unsigned).
Draft, unfinished.
MS Whistler B216
Letter from R.N. Wornum to James McNeill W histler. The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 177 Picadilly, [London], June
13. 1867. 'Sir' Acknow ledges his letter of 11 June. The Committee is prepared to consider and statement by More Details
W histler about the assault on Haden in Paris and others w hich have been brought to their notice, and w ill call a
special meeting as soon as possible 'I am Sir/Your obedient Servant/R.N.Wornum.'
[Copy in V&A, minutes of BFAC, 13 June. See Copies B43]
MS Whistler B218
Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.N. Wornum, Hon. Sec., The Burlington Fine Arts Club, [177 Picadilly,
London]. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, June 14. [1867] 'Sir-' W histler is prepared to attend a More Details
special meeting of the Club in accordance w ith the rules and hear the complaints against him. Meanw hile he
does not expect the club to discuss his private affairs and thinks the Committee have acted w rongly 'I have the
honour to be/Your obedient Servant/J.A.M.W histler'
MS Whistler B219
Letter from R.N. Wornum to Dante Gabriel Rossetti. National Gallery, [London], 14th June 1867. 'My dear
Rossetti' Wornum is replying to Rossetti's letter personally. He thinks the Club acted sensibly in suggesting a
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member should resign rather than have the scandal of being forced to resign. The Club must protect its
members from the fear of being assaulted w ithin the Club even if the assault arises from private affairs. The
Committee has w ritten expressing its w illingness to hear R.'s friend's explanation 'Yours faithfully/R.N.Wornum'
MS Whistler B221
Copy of letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee, The Burlington Fine Arts Club, [177 Picadilly,
London]. 2 Lindsey Row , [Chelsea], July 25. [1867] 'Gentlemen-' A month previously W histler sent a statement
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through Mr Boxall to them. This w as not acknow ledged and he encloses another copy. He also w rote to them
on 14 June and has had no reply. If they feel they have pursued the w rong course in their treatment of
W histler he feels they should admit it 'I have the honor Gents/to be Your obt ser/JAMW histler'
MS Whistler B222
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee, The Burlington Fine Arts Club, [177 Picadilly, London]. The
Burlington Club, Aug. 1st. [1867] 'Gentlemen-' He acknow ledges their letter of 31 July. W histler does not think More Details
they have any right to discuss W histler's affairs w ith F.S. Haden nor to use W histler w ithout courtesy 'I have,
Gentlemen/the honor to be/Your obedient servant/JAMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler B223
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [R.N. Wornum], The Burlington Fine Arts Club, [177 Picadilly, London]. 2
Lindsey Row , [Chelsea], Dec. 3. 1867. 'Sir-' Acknow ledges his letter of 2 December. He suggests the meeting is
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held one evening and that it is unnecessary to put W histler's name up in the Club. It is customary to inform
members privately of a General Meeting 'I have the honor to be-' (unsigned).
Draft.
MS Whistler B224
Circular from The Burlington Fine Arts Club to James McNeill W histler. 177 Picadilly, [London], Dec. 9th, 1867.
'Sir,' The Committee w ishes to discuss a matter w hich they think w ill force them to apply Rule 27 of the Club's More Details
regulations at an S.G.M. on Friday 13 December at 4.30 p.m. 'By order of the Committee,/R.H.Wornum,/Hon.
Secretary.'
MS Whistler B226
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A Gentleman [Louis Huth], The Burlington Fine Arts Club. 2 Lindsey Row ,
near Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, Saturday [Dec. 1867] 'Dear Sir-' Since he show ed sympathy for W histler at More Details
the General Meeting of the Club and gave W histler a chance to explain his position W histler offers to explain to
him privately w hat he w ould not do publically 'faithfully yours-/J.A.McN.W histler-'.
MS Whistler B227
Letter from R. Fisher to W illiam Boxall. Thursday [1867] 'My dear Mr Boxall It is right to mention that Mr Haden
does not attend the Committee and takes no part w ith them in discussing the question respecting Mr W histler More Details
Yours R Fisher'
MS Whistler B228
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio, [The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 177 Picadilly, London
W.]. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, January 6th. 1868. 'Sir' D'A. is president of the Committee of the Burlington
Fine Arts Club but w as not able to attend their meeting on Friday 13 December 1867 w hen W histler w as
expelled from the Club. W histler w ishes him to know the facts and encloses a copy of the letter he sent to his
original proposer Mr. Boxall (and seconder Mr. Huth), on 19 December 1867. He mentions that he did not explain
all these to the Club because he did not think it w as their business : and that W illiam and Gabriel Rossetti have More Details
resigned because they agree w ith him. [The letter is the same as that to Mr Huth BP II 6/7] The letter w as
signed 'I am my dear Mr. Boxall/Sincerely Yours/J.A.MacN. W histler'. He also encloses a copy of a letter from
Captain Edenborough on 20 December 1867 [This is BP II 6/30] : of the letter from the Committee of the
Burlington Club on 11 June 1867 asking W histler to resign [this is BP II 6/10] ; and his reply of 11 June 1867 to
R. N. Wornum, the honorary secretary [as in BP II 6/35] addressed 'Sir' and signed 'I have the honour to
be/Your Obedient Servant/J.A.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler B229 More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio, Burlington Fine Arts Club. [6 Jan 1868]
MS Whistler B230
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio, [The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 177 Picadilly, London More Details
W.]. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, January 6th. 1868
MS Whistler B231
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio, [The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 177 Picadilly, London More Details
W.]. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, January 6th 1868
MS Whistler B232
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, January 6th. 1868 More Details
MS Whistler B233
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marquis D'Azeglio, Burlington Fine Arts Club. January 6th. 1868. More Details
[End of MS W histler B232?]
MS Whistler B234
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Committee, Burlington Fine Art Club. [1886] 'I trust that in their
researches the gentlemen of Committee may not fall upon a pamphlet, by one Wedmore, purporting to be an More Details
orthodox & authoritative Catalogue - It in now w ay concerns my etchings, but is rather an autobiography of Mr
Wedmore.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler B235
Letter from E. Burne-Jones to James McNeill W histler. The Grange, West Kensington, W., [post 1885] "My Dear
W histler" He w ould like the address of Lillie Pettigrew w ho has disappeared in the middle of posing for a More Details
picture. "Yours truly/E. Burne-Jones"

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Burrell, [Glasgow ]. [110 Rue du Bac, Paris], June 12th 1898. 'Dear
Mr. Burrell.' He appreciated B.'s kindness in lending the Princesse to the Exposition. W histler read in the Times
that in January or February B. lent the Furred Jacket to the Glasgow Exhibition. W histler is enclosing a copy of a More Details
letter from Reid w ho sold B. the picture w hich show s that it w as not entirely Reid's to sell since W histler still
had an interest in it. W histler w ants to know w hen and for how much it w as bought. 'Yours sincerely./(sg). J.
McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler B236
Letter from W illiam Burrell to James McNeill W histler. [54 George Square, Glasgow ], 11th Jan 1899. 'Dear Mr.
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W histler' Expresses w illingness to lend 'Princess' to the Venice Exhibition as long as it is insured from the time
of its departure to its return. 'Yours sincerely W m. Burrell'
MS Whistler B237
Letter from W illiam Burrell to James McNeill W histler. 54 George Square, Glasgow , 10th Feby 1899. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Confirms the loan of La Princesse du Pays de la Porcelaine to the Venice Exhibition. Enquires if More Details
W histler w ould care for a commission to paint the portrait and a replica of the present Lord Provost of Glasgow ,
Sir David Richmond. 'Yours sincerely W m. Burrell'
MS Whistler B238
Letter from W illiam Burrell to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 54 George Square, Glasgow , 9th
March 1899. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W ishes to know the name and address of the Secretary of the Venice Exhibition More Details
in order to arrange for the sending of the 'Princess'. The committee in charge of the Lord Provost's portrait w ill
meet in a few days. 'Yours sincerely W m. Burrell'
MS Whistler B240
Letter from W illiam Burrell to James McNeill W histler. 54 George Square, Glasgow , 23rd Jany 1903. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' The committee has decided that though W histler w as w illing to paint the Lord Provost, Mr. Shearer's More Details
portrait but not the replica, the commission should go to [James] Guthrie w ho w ill paint both. Guthrie, w ho has
W histler's permission, has asked B for the loan of the 'Princess' and The Fur Jacket for the Royal Scottish
Society Exhibition in Edinburgh and B is sending both pictures. 'Yours faithfully W m. Burrell'
MS Whistler B257
Card from Sir Richard F. Burton to James McNeill W histler, [Tite Street, Chelsea.]. Athenaeum Club, Pall Mall, July
30 [1881x1885] 'Last Sunday I drove in hurried and pleasurable anticipation to Tite St. Chelsea and- . W here
and w hen can I see you?' 'R.F.Burton'. More Details
[W lived at 13 Tite St. from May 1881-1885. The W hite House w as also in Tite St., and he stayed there from
Oct. 1878-May 1879. Also Tow er House, Tite St., 1889. R.B. translated Arabian Nights into English among other
things]
MS Whistler C1
Letter from James McNeill W histler to the Agent of the Earl of Cadogan. 21 Cheyne Walk, [nd] [Dec. 1891] 'Sir-'
Acknow ledges his letter of 7 inst. and promises to pay his rent by cheque on the date given. W histler suggests More Details
the Earl of Cadogan w ould expect him to be civil to his tenants. 'Yrs-' (unsigned).
[For Cadogan see also MS W histler C270, 271]
MS Whistler C2
Letter from J.K Caird. to James McNeill W histler. Dundee, Scotland, 19 Augt 1894. 'Dear W histler' Caird saw Mrs.
Harrison w ho talked about W histler. Caird hopes W histler and his w ife w ill visit him. His sister and Col. Harrison More Details
are coming this w eek and w ould like to meet W. 'Yours faithfully/J. K. Caird'.
[Miss Caird w as a friend of the Leylands in the 70s]
MS Whistler C3
Letter from J.K Caird. to James McNeill W histler. St. Enoch Hotel, Glasgow , 21 April 1903. 'Dear Doctor W histler'
C. attended the graduation ceremony and w ishes W histler could have heard w hat compliments w ere paid to More Details
him. C. became an LL.D. at St. Andrew s recently. His sister sends her regards. They both remember W. 'Yours
truly/J. K. Caird'
MS Whistler C4
Letter from John Caldw ell to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. Edgew ood Park, Allegherry Co.,
Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 11/10/94. 'My dear Sir' C. collects W histler's etchings and lithographs and begs W histler More Details
to design a book plate for him and sign it w ith his butterfly. This w ould gratify him and their mutual friend Mr.
Kennedy of W underlich & Co. 'I am Yours faithfully/John Caldw ell'
MS Whistler C5
Letter from John Caldw ell to E.G. Kennedy, 25 Garrick St., Covent Garden/London [H. W underlich & Co., 220,
Fifth Avenue, New York.]. Edgew ood Park, Allegherry Co., June 19th 1895. 'My dear Mr. Kennedy' K.'s brother More Details
said W histler w ould engrave C.'s coat of arms for his book-plate if it w as sent to K. in London. C. has spent all
his money buying a complete set of W histler's etchings, and books, and has no coat of arms. He w ould be
pleased w ith any design by W. 'Your sincere friend/John Caldw ell'
MS Whistler C6
Letter from John Caldw ell to E.G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.]. The
Westinghouse Air Brake Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 12/3/97. 'My dear Mr Kennedy' If K. could not
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obtain 'a coat (w ithout) arms' at the Heralds College C. suggests he tries the N.Y. Herald. 'Confound W histler!
w hy doesnt just invent something like his ow n butterfly-' C. w ill not rest until he has his bookplate. 'Yours
faithfully/John Caldw ell'
MS Whistler C10
Letter from Lord Archibald Campbell to James McNeill W histler. [London], 2 May[?] 1883. 'My dear W histler' C. is
sorry to see that W. has only tw o pictures in the exhibition and is not show ing the portrait of Lady Archibald
Cambell. Tells W. that 'Arry [Quilter] is not dead, and suggests the use of dynamite 'even if in so doing the
W hite House comes dow n'. 'Yours truly A. Campbell'. More Details
[W. exhibited Nocturne, blue and silver : Battersea reach and The firew heel at the Grosvenor Gallery in 1883. It
w as not till the Grosvenor Gallery exhibition of the follow ing year that The yellow buskin w as show n. At W 's.
bankruptcy sale in 1879 The W hite House w as bought by Harry Quilter, art critic of The Times, w ith w hom W.
had quarrelled (see The gentle art of making enemies.)]
MS Whistler C11
Letter from F. Campbell, The Private Secretary of H.R.H. The Princess Louise to James McNeill W histler. More Details
Kensington Palace, W., Nov. 15. 1878. 'Dear W histler-' HRH the Princess thanks W histler for the little picture,
and his good w ishes for her trip to Canada 'Pray believe me/Yrs very truly/Frea Campbell'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Collin [sic] [Campbell]. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand
W.C., [1883?] 'Forgive this curious silence dear Lady Collin- and receive me tomorrow at five o'clock-/Alw ays
devotedly'/(signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Freer 13A (m/f 27) : original ; LB16/1. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip from original returned to Freer's
executors 9 April 1920]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. 454 Fulham Road,
2 June 1886. 'The telegram I only received tonight. too late to answ er- but of course I shall come- 7.30?-/They More Details
have made me President of the Society of British Artists- / Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 2 (m/f 3-4) : original ; LB 16/4. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on lined paper in letterbook from original
borrow ed from Freer (w ho bought them 28 July 1913 at Sothebys)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Victoria Street, Westminster.
454 Fulham Road, 21 June 1886 [Postmark]. 'W ill Tuesday do? Come on Tuesday if you can manage it-
3.o'clock./Alexander has turned up again- and you w ould like to see him-/Also I have much to say-/and long to More Details
see the lovely leopard-' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 3 (m/f 5-6) original ; LB 16/7. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on lined paper in letterbook from original
borrow ed from Freer (w ho bought it 28 July 1913 at Sothebys)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. Beefsteak Club,
King W illiam Street, Strand W.C., [1886] 'I w ant to say to you that I am really quite heartstricken...' He
appreciated her endurance in posing for him today. '...life is too short- w hat w ill you!' (signed w ith butterfly).
[The portrait Harmony in W hite & Ivory : Portrait of Lady Colin Campbell w as exhibited at the w inter exhibition More Details
of the Society of British Artists 1886-7 (259). It w as then unfinished and has since disappeared. This portrait
has 'disappeared.' Freer 14 (m/f 28-9) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 28 July 1913 BP II Res 18 e/139
:ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on Lined ss. of letterbook from original : w ith note as mentioned above. LB
16/6]

King W illiam Street, Strand W.C., 31 July 1886 [Postmark] 'W hat do you think about your Paris trip?' If she does
not go he invites her to tea at the studio on Sunday. Tomorrow , in the w ords of Lady Archie, W histler has to go More Details
and attend to some 'behests'. 'devotedly' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 4 (m/f 7-8) original, acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on one
side of lined ss. from letterbook LB 16/8]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster, London,
Angleterre. [Melun, Seine et Marne Pmk], 22 Aug 1886 [Postmark] 'If you are in tow n I ought not to be here- on
the banks of the Marne!-' W histler w ill return by the end of the w eek and suggests she comes to pose on 30 More Details
August (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer (m/f 9-10) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on tw o
sides of 2 lined ss in letterbook LB 16/9]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. Beaufort Grill Club,
32 Dover Street W., [28 August 1886] [Postmark] 'How really sw eet of you!-' He is glad she believes in the More Details
w ork, and in 'the W hite picture-' : he w ill expect her next day at 3 pm. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 6 (m/f 11-12) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on ss
lined paper in letterbook LB 16/10]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. [Beefsteak Club,
King W illiam Street, Strand W.C.], 5 Sept 1886 [Postmark] 'Je vois ca d'ici- the lovely frock!- Bravo!-' (signed
More Details
w ith butterfly).
[Freer 7 (m/f 13-14) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on
one side of lined ss. from letterbook LB 16/11]

Lettercard from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. Beaufort Grill
Club, 32 Dover Street W., [8 Sept 1886] [Postmark] 'You w ill see in this w eek's Truth' 'Then I shall expect the
lovely leopard tomorrow at 2.30' Harper Pennington w as impressed by the picture today. W histler sent a letter More Details
to. Truth w hich w as published this w eek, restoring 'Sapeur' in its position. 'She can be so delightful!-'/(signed
w ith butterfly).
[Freer 8 (m/f 15-16) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip., on
one side of lined ss. in letterbook LB 16/12]

King W illiam Street, Strand W.C.,[10 Sept 1886] [Postmark] 'W hat do you think?-' He asks her to w ire w hen she
can come to the studio, at 1.30 next day if possible, since they are running out of time for the British Artists. More Details
'Your devoted'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 9 (m/f 17-8) acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on one side of
lined ss. in letterbook LB 16/13]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. The Beefsteak
Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W.C.,14 Sept 1886. 'Waldo has turned up- and I am to breakfast w ith him-'
Waldo w ill see the picture and she can come next day at 3.30pm, w hen Katherine w ho has repented w ill make More Details
the tea. W histler enjoyed their tea today. 'Alw ays devotedly'/(signed w ith butterfly).
one side of lined ss. in letterbook LB 16/14]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. Beaufort Grill Club,
32 Dover Street W.,[20 Sept 1886] [Postmark] 'You are coming to me are you not on Saturday at 3?' In Truth
the printer put 'Sapem' instead of 'Sapeur' in W histler's letter. 'Well- can't w e combine something?-' (signed More Details
w ith butterfly.
[They w ill kill me these printers! - I shall die of misplaced italics! Freer 11 (m/f 21-2) original acquired by Freer at
Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on one side of lined ss. in letterbook LB 16/15]

King W illiam Street, Strand W.C., [19 October 1886] [Postmark] 'Wednesday?-' He hopes everything is all right
and she is not too busy to come at 1.30pm. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly). More Details
ss. lined paper in letterbook LB 16/16]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, Carlisle Mansions, Victoria. 10 May 1888 [Postmark]
'How should I know !-' W histler w as lucky both ladies did not visit him. He w as unlucky today. Several people
visited him this afternoon. W hen he is less busy he hopes to see her again. '- am I not your devoted More Details
slave?'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 15 (m/f 30-2) original acquired by Freer from Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on
2 sides of lined paper in letterbook LB 16/17]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 67 Carlisle Mansions, Victoria S.W. 14 Upper Cheyne
Row , Beefsteak Club, 22 June 1888 [Postmark] 'How very pretty of you!- no one but the Queen Leopard shall
purr as she has done!-' Trixie is W histler's 'Luck' and together they w ill collect silver, and blue china. Trixie w ould
be glad if Lady C. called on her at 14 Upper Cheyne Row . '...see how w ell the trefoil and the butterfly belong!- More Details
'/signed w ith butterfly on top of a trefoil).
one side of ss lined paper in letterbook LB 16/18. ?(BP II W /32) photo by Donald Macbeth, London No 33305
probably 1913 w hen picture w as sold by Sothebys]
MS Whistler C12
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell. 14 Upper Cheyne Row , [London], [22 June] [1888]
'How very pretty of you - No one but the Queen Leopard shall purr as she has done - Yes I think that my Luck More Details
and I can together collect silver baskets and blue China...' Signed w ith the Butterfly and trefoil intertw ined.
[Date to be gained from W 's residence in 14 Upper Cheyne Row . C273 is a photo of his letter for some reason
catalogued as Thas. Way!]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, Carlisle Mansions, Victoria S.W. Beefsteak Club, 3
July 1888 [Postmark] 'J'ai tout plein a vous contes beautiful Leopard!-' He w as moved by w hat she w rote about
w hat 'the Bard' had done. He took her letter to Paris. W hen they meet he w ill show her w hat Mallarmé w rote,
apologising about his mistranslation of 'Cheval Machin'. She must look at the Pall Mall tomorrow for a paragraph
on the fierce fighting. 'Alw ays devotedly'/(signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Mallarmé's letters to W of [?28 June] and 5 July 1888 contain references to mistakes in the use of 'cheval-
machine' instead of 'cheval a vapeur' in Dujardin's publication of his translation of the Ten o'clock lecture. Freer
17 (m/f 36-8) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 20 July 1913. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on one side
of lined paper in letterbook LB 16/19]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell, 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster. [1899?] 'You are of
course Splendid!'- & of the "Amazing"-/To be understood by you is my delight!- To do beautiful things w ith you
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is my ambition-/I have a plan!-/ A bientot!'/(signed w ith butterfly).
lined ss. of letterbook from original LB 16/3]
MS Whistler C14
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell to James McNeill W histler, [London]. W ilcote, Charlbury,
[1880 x 1883] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W. for his trellis designs w hich are proving exasperating both to her
husband and the decorators of Coombe Farm. Advises W. not to go and see Lord Archibald Campbell until the
erection and painting of the trellis is completed. Mrs Sartoris has telegraphed W. to ask him to come and stay.
Lady A. hopes he w ill do so as 'little Walter' is also coming but she fears that W. w ill be too busy w ith his More Details
etchings. She had fully intended going to see W 's. cousin make her debut, but Lady A. w ill see her w hen she
returns to London. 'Yours very truly, Janey Campbell'.
[W 's. exhibitions of Venice etchings took place in 1880 and 1883. If the little cousin referredto is W 's. niece
Annie Haden the 'debut' might be her presentation at court in May 1881. Mrs Charles Sartoris is Lady A's.
sister]
MS Whistler C17
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell to Beatrice W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. [Env.].
Coombe, May 16 / 90. 'Dst Trix' Apologises for not w riting before. Has some memory of Mrs. W histler lending her More Details
a volume of Beaumont and Fletcher, but she did not rub out any of the notes in it. Lady A. has had a notice
about W histler's new book The gentle art of making enemies w hich she hears is to be produced shortly. 'Loving
J.'
MS Whistler C18
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady A. Campbell to W histler, Beatrix. Hotel Central, St. Moritz, Engadine,October
19/90. 'My dearest Trix' She admires W histler for attacking 'the Haw k (late Bat)' and defending Godw in's name.
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She saw the old Mr. and Mrs. Storey and Villa several times recently but missed Waldo ; and also saw M. de
Montesquiou w ho left a month ago. The Daw kins are staying at Compiegne, C. thinks w ith the De L'Aigles. C. is
glad W histler did not sue the Editor of the St. James's [Gazette] 'yr. affect. Janey or [Janltie]'
MS Whistler C19
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell, 14 Hill Street, Knightsbridge,
[London]. [Paris],Sept. 11 / 95. 'Dear Jimmy' As the Goupil Gallery refuses to give Lady A. the negative of the
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photograph of her portrait, The yellow buskin, w ithout W 's. w ritten consent, she asks W. for a letter signed
w ith a butterfly giving his consent. The butterfly is to be printed beneath the photograph in the Book of beauty.
'Yrs. very truly Janey Campbell'
MS Whistler C20
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Coombe Hill
Farm, Kingston on Thames. [Env.], [September 1895] 'My dear Lady Archie' Mr Thomson of the Goupil Gallery
has been authorised to give assistance in photographing the portrait, The yellow buskin, to Mrs W illiams. Mrs More Details
W. has been ill. Refers to the scandal caused by Oscar W ilde in London and the contempt w ith w hich it is held
in Paris. Asks if Lady A. has seen Mrs Moore [?]. 'Have you seen anything of Mrs Moore [?]'.
[Mrs. Moore, an American by birth, w as a London hostess & friend of W ilde's]
MS Whistler C21
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell, [London]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
[September 1895] 'My dear Lady Archie' Has not w aited in vain for the time w hen his portrait of her should be
claimed as that of 'the grande dame de par le monde w ho takes her place in the nations book of Beauty'. More Details
Recalls how the Duke and the Argyle 'clan' disow ned W 's. portrait of Lady A., because of w hich it w as named La
brodequin jaune, subsequently gaining many aw ards on the continent, and as The yellow buskin in America it
w as bought by the Philadelphia Academy
MS Whistler C22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell, [London]. Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme
Regis, Dorset, Letter from James McNeill W histler to Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell, [London]. 110 Rue
du Bac, Paris, [September 1895] 'My dear Lady Archie' Mrs W. has been very ill and they have been travelling
around under doctors' orders. Is surprised at the 'unlooked for acknow ledgement' by the Argyle 'Clan' of Lady
A.'s portrait, w hich because of the Duke's verdict w as called La brodequin jaune in Paris and Munich w here it More Details
w on aw ards, and The yellow buskin in America, w here it w as bought by the Academy of Philadelphia for 1200
guineas. W. has w ired [Croal] Thomson giving his permission for the reproduction of the photograph of the
portrait. Asks about [Theodore] Watts [Dunton]. 'Alw ays devotedly J. McNeill W histler'.
[Watts, w ho changed his name to Watts Dunton, w as the friend of Algernon Sw inburne]
MS Whistler C23
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell to James McNeill W histler. Weybourn House, Holt, Norfolk,21
Sept 95. 'Dear Butterfly' Is sorry to hear that Mrs W. has been ill. Is as pleased as W. over the success of The
yellow buskin in America. Hopes that she as a person and not as Lady Archibald Campbell w hose family More Details
disapproved of the portrait, may have W.'s butterfly signature for her photograph of The yellow buskin,
Theodore Watts, w hom she saw recently, spoke of his early devotion and subsequent dislike of W., but still
enquired sympathetically after him. 'Yours Janey Campbell'
MS Whistler C24
Letter from Janey Sevilla, Lady Archibald Campbell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Hill Street, Rutland Gate. S.W.,
20th March 99. 'Dear Jimmie' Requests W. to hang a picture by Harold Mostyn, the brother of Lady A's. friend
Lady Rivers W ilson, in his exhibition at the Princes Skating Club. She has not seen Webb. 'Yrs very truly Janey S. More Details
Campbell'.
[There is no painting by Harold Mostyn in the catalogue of that exhibition so Lady A's. request must have been
in vain. I.S.S.P.G.]
MS Whistler C25
Letter from Richard A. Canfield to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Place, London. 5 East 44th Street, New York
city, 20th July 01. 'My dear Mr. W histler' C requests tw o paintings by W histler and encloses a cheque for £500 in
the hope that W histler w ill accept the commission. W hen C is in Europe during the w inter he hopes to meet More Details
W histler and gain W histler's consent to paint his portrait. C w as given W histler's address by their friend
Coggeshall. 'Very truly yours, Richard A. Canfield'.
[The portrait W painted of Canfield w as called His Reverence]
MS Whistler C26
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard A. Canfield, [5 East 44th Street, New York City.]. Dovercourt,
[Sept.] [1901] 'Dear Mr. Canfield' Having seen Mr. Coggeshall's photographs W histler appreciates Canfield's More Details
taste in interior Decoration and collection of furniture and bronzes. W histler is w illing to paint tw o pictures for
him but w ill discuss the matter of Canfield's portrait w hen they meet. 'Very sincerely yours J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq. 1 Orw ell Terrace, Dovercourt, Sept 1901. 'Dear Mr.
Canfield' Coggeshall show ed W histler photographs of C.'s collection of furniture and bronzes and W histler
admired their sensitive arrangement in his rooms. C.'s letter containing his proposal w hich W histler accepts More Details
confirmed his opinion of C.'s taste. W histler w ould be glad for him to have some of his w ork and suggests they
discuss a portrait w hen they meet. C. can w rite to him c/o Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street. 'Believe me, dear Mr.
Canfield,/very sincerely/(sg)J. McNeill W histler

Receipt from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq. London, Sept 1901. 'Received five hundred pounds More Details
from Mr. Richard Canfield/(sg) J.McNeill W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square. 36
Tite Street, Chelsea, nd. [Feb 1902] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He received C.'s letter announcing his arrival. W histler More Details
on doctor's ordes is being looked after by the ladies of the family and cannot yet come and see him. 'Very
sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel. 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, 28 February
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[1902] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' Unless C. is leaving tow n W histler w ill call on him tomorrow at midday: otherw ise
Tuesday 'Very sincerely/(sg)J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square.
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Monday 3 March (nd.) [1902] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He thanks C. and proposes if the w eather stays good C.
comes to the studio at 3pm tomorrow . 'Very sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel. 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, (postmark)
March 7 1902. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' They w ere lucky in timing their last meeting. If the fog does not clear More Details
tomorrow for him to come to the studio after 2pm. he could come on Saturday. 'Very sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill
W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Hotel Bristol, Place Vendome, Paris. 36 Tite Street,
Chelsea,nd. [March 1902] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He acknow ledges tw o letters from C. He w as glad C. managed to
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get into the 'innermost temple' of the Luxembourg. They start to move into their new house and studio on
Wednesday. He encloses something w hich w ill interest C. He is sending his portrait of Mrs. Vanderbilt to the
Salon but this is a secret. 'Alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard Canfield Esq., Claridges Hotel. nd. [1902x3] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-'
W histler looked through the book, 'the old dealers' directory', w hich had inspired Chase. He enjoyed the More Details
account of the 'Chantrey Fund' w hich sounds a bit like 'Chamberlain's family history!' He hopes C. saw
something today, and expects him on Monday. 'W ith many thanks/very sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street. 'Sunday evening'
(postmark) April 14 1902. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' W histler has been suffering w ith a tooth, and today he w ent to Dr. More Details
Davenport at his country house and insisted on an immediate operation. He hopes he w ill have recovered by
tomorrow but C. should not leave until he hears from W. 'Very sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.G. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square. 74
Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, (postmark) April 19 1902. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He thanks C. for his message. W histler
w ired to Johnstone asking if the Vanderbilt portrait w as skied. He w ill show Canfield Johnstone's reply w hich
suggests his fellow artists w ere doing their best to please W. He suggests C. visits the exhibition at the New More Details
English Art Club tomorrow , in the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly: that he refers w hile there to an article in the
Saturday Review w hich W histler encloses: and reports back to W histler on Monday. W histler w ill read the
Times. 'Very sincerely/(sg)J.McNeill W histler.'
[Ivory & Gold: Portrait of Mrs. Vanderbilt w as exhibited at the Salon in 1902. Canfield noted that Humphrey
Johnstone took charge of pictures being sent to Paris for the exhibition at the Salon]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq. nd. Apr./May [1902?] 'Very nice of you:- We w ill talk it
over on Monday- though I know no more of Mons. Pierre Vever than he does of me!- these things are possible!' More Details
If the Boers had capitulated the new s w ould be public by now . He encloses a cutting from the New York Herald
about the Salon. 'Very sincerely/J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler C29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard Canfield, Claridge's Hotel, London. End of April 1902. 'Dear Mr.
Canfield' W histler refuses to accept a further cheque from C as this involves a business responsibility w hich More Details
W histler does not appreciate w hile the w ork is still unfinished. 'Very sincerely yours J. McNeill W histler'.
[Same as MS W histler LB 4/142]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square.
74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 29 (nd) [1902] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' W histler accepted C.'s first cheque but
cannot accept the responsibility of accepting a further cheque w hen the w ork is still incomplete. He needs all More Details
his energies for painting. He returns the cheque and expects C. to breakfast tomorrow . 'Alw ays very
sincerely/(sg)J. McNeill W histler'.
[Same as MS W histler C29]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street. 74 Cheyne Walk, More Details
Chelsea, (postmark) May 6 1902. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' the messenger w ho delivered the papers C. sent did not
w ait for a reply. W histler w ill deliver the photographs to the hotel later. 'Alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street.'Tuesday night'
(postmark) May 7 1902. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He understands C. has had to change his plans, but he w ill expect More Details
him tomorrow as usual. W histler still has a cold. 'Very sincerely yours./(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler C30
Copy of extract of letter from Richard Canfield to James McNeill W histler. [5 East 44 Street, New York?] 22nd More Details
Oct. 1902. Canfield has bought the portrait of Comte Robert de Montesquiou but it is still stored in Paris.
MS Whistler C31
Copy of extract of cablegram from James McNeill W histler to Richard Canfield, 5 East 44 Street, New York. Dec More Details
16th. 1902. 'Cable detailed story - w hat refusals w hat sum irresistably accepted'
MS Whistler C32
Copy of extract of cablegram from Richard Canfield to James McNeill W histler. [5 East 44 Street, New York?] Dec More Details
17 1902. 'Seligman Paris paid Montesquiou sixty thousand francs. I paid him commission ten per cent'
MS Whistler C33
Copy of extract of letter from Richard Canfield to James McNeill W histler. [5 East 44 Street, New York?] Dec 17 More Details
1902. 'Seligman w rote me that Montesquiou refused fifty thousand francs last year therefore he offered sixty'
MS Whistler C34
Copy of extract of letter from Richard Canfield to James McNeill W histler. [5 East 44 Street, New York?] Dec 17
1902. M's portrait purchased by Arnold Seligman. C prepared to give 75,000frs. and commission. S bought it for More Details
60,000frs. and later sent his ow n and Montesquiou's receipts. Canfield asked S to keep his name as the
purchaser secret.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street.'Sunday evening'
(postmark) Jan 26 1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield.-' He suggests C. comes to see the picture on Tuesday at 2pm to More Details
arrange a sitting: they can discuss it tomorrow at 4pm. 'Very sincerely/J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel. [74 Cheyne Walk],(postmark) 3 Feb
1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' W histler w ould like C. to come tomorrow at 4 pm. to clear up a misunderstanding, More Details
'over one of Kennedy's!' (signed w ith butterfly)/'The cuttings are amazing!-'

Cheyne Walk, 'Monday night' (postmark) Feb 10 1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' As Graham Robertson told C. he More Details
w ould do, he has w ritten to W. W histler w ould like C. to assure Robertson the portrait of Rosa w ill be in very
good hands w ith C. He suggests C. comes on Wednesday at 2pm. and if they feel like it they can look at the
portrait. 'Very sincerely./' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street. 74 Cheyne Walk,
Monday 16 February [1903] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' W histler suggests C. comes tomorrow at 2pm and W histler w ill More Details
see if he can get on w ith 'his Reverence'. (signed w ith butterfly)

Cheyne Walk,'Thursday' (postmark) 20 Feb 1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He thanks C. for the cuttings. W histler has More Details
been keeping an eye on the man from Marchant's today and the picture is all right. He suggests C. comes on
Saturday at 4.30 pm. and sees how good the portrait of Rosa looks. 'Meanw hile, alw ays/sincerely- and a little
tired tonight!-/(sg) J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street. [74 Cheyne
Walk],(postmark) Feb 28 1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' Marchant should be told tomorrow that the picture can be
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collected and sent off on Monday. He suggests C. calls on Sunday, and they can 'call upon his Reverence' on the
Tuesday after. The press cutting w as remarkable, & so w as 'the West Point book' 'Alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.
McNeill W histler.'

Cheyne Walk, 'Thursday night' (postmark) 6 March 1903. 'A noble present! and I am delighted.' The books are More Details
beautifully bound and he appreciates C. for remembering. He invites C. to breakfast on Sunday. 'Alw ays
sincerely/'(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square.
Wednesday 10 March 1903. 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' W histler has not been w ell since seeing C. on Sunday. If C. is More Details
also still ill he must not come to the studio on Saturday, for 'His Reverence' can w ait. 'Very sincerely/J. McNeill
W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.G. Canfield, Esq. Chelsea, May 8 [1903] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He thanks C.
for his letter in w hich he thanked W histler for the collection he has acquired & w ill take back w ith him. Their More Details
arrangement about the portrait stands. 'Very sincerely yours./(sg.) J. McNeill W histler.' W ith receipt enclosed, of
same date, for £1439.11.0. for paintings draw ings and lithographs.' (sg) J.McN.W histler-'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square. nd.
'Sunday morning' [1902x3] 'Dear Mr. Canfield.' He asks C. to come next day to the old studio. C.'s letter arrived More Details
the morning after the telegram had been sent. W histler is sorry C. should have been w orried over nothing.
W histler thinks the portrait w ill be alright. 'Very sincerely/(sg) J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq.nd. [1903] 'Ill I have been!- and very bad! Four days in More Details
bed-/And if you come dow n tomorrow afternoon at about 4.30. you may perhaps be allow ed to see me!'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.A. Canfield, Esq. nd. [1903] 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' The doctors are satisfied More Details
w ith W histler's progress and he invites C. to lunch on Sunday at 12.30 pm. He liked the presscuttings. (signed
w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to R.G. Canfield, Esq., Claridges Hotel, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square. 74
Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 'Dear Mr. Canfield-' He encloses something w hich should be sent, as coming from C., to More Details
the New York Sun. He hopes C. can prevent further new spaper headlines. 'Still very tired- but
kindest/regards./(sg) J. McN. W histler.'
MS Whistler C38
Letter from Etienne Carjat to James McNeill W histler. 56 Rue Laffittte, Paris, 30 Juin 1863. 'Mon cher W histler'
W histler w ill receive his portraits and cards in a few days. A rich Englishman to w hom W histler show ed his
portrait, praised C's photographs of the Paris Exhibition. C. w ould like to know more about the other rich More Details
Englishman w ho w anted to compete w ith Silvie, and to give C. some remuneration for his services. C.'s income
is all going to his creditors. Asks W histler to w rite inviting him to England, as part of a ruse intended to further
his career as a photographer. 'Je te serre bien cordialement la main. Ton ami Etienne Carjas.'
MS Whistler C39
Visiting card from Thomas Carlyle to James McNeill W histler. 5, Great Cheyne Row , Chelsea, [1866x73?]. More Details
[Carlyle's w ife died 1866 : he w as painted by W in 1873]
MS Whistler C41
Letter from John W. Beatty, Director to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London.
Carnegie Art Galleries, Pittsburgh, U.S.A., Jany. 21. 1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler:-' Thanks W histler for his w ork on
the Paris advisory committee for the second annual exhibition held at the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburgh from
3 November 1897 to 3 January 1898. The catalogue they sent W histler show s the high standard of w ork: the More Details
first three medals w ent to J. J. Shannon, Fritz Thaulow and J. Alden Weir, and Honourable mentions to W ilton
Lockw ood of Boston, and Louis Paul Dessar of Etaples. Asks W histler's opinion in matters concerned w ith future
aw ards and juries: and encloses a pamphlet about the regulations at present. 'Very respectfully,/John W.
Beatty./Director.'
MS Whistler C42
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Joseph Comyns Carr. [1877?] 'Jo! Is this the w ay you play Jo! dear Jo! -
For years have I served you! - Have I not been behind every door in the Gallery - and out upon the staircase -
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w aiting patiently alw ays for rehabilitation until the next years Salon? - and now you pass the pen of ingratitude
through my name on the list of your Grosvenor guests - fi donc! (Signed w ith a butterfly).
[J. C. Carr w orked for the Globe, Pall Mall Gazette, Saturday Review , Examiner & the Globe successively]
MS Whistler C43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Joseph Comyns Carr, Clarendon Hotel, Brighton. [Dec. 1878/Jan. 1879]
'Ave W histler morituri te salutant' Thanks W histler for sending his new pamphlet and admires the task he set
himself. Hopes that painters w ill find time from their praise of each other, in future, to paint. Refrains from
presuming to criticize W histler the painter, even w hen he is w riting. If W histler succeeds in making painting an
exact art it may sink into safe obscurity from critics, like the science of tailoring etc. 'Yours ever J Comyns Carr'
ps. Presumably the impertinent applause of the theatre audience of outsiders should cease?. More Details
[In Dec. 1878 W published 'Art and Art Critics: W histler v. Ruskin', the first of his brow n paper pamphlets. J. C.
Carr w orked for the 'Globe', succeeded Sidney Colvin as Art Critic in the Pall Mall Gazette, and w ent on to the
Saturday Review , Examiner, and the World. He included W 's w ork in a series of articles w ritten in 1873 ; and in
1876 a notice of his exhibition that greatly pleased W. His book 'Some Eminent Victorians', pub. 1908, includes
a chapter on W ]
MS Whistler C44
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Joseph Comyns Carr. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W.,[Dec. 1878/Jan. 1879]
'Ah ha! so you are the first one I have brought dow n! - je m'en [vant] mon ami Jo, and you can fancy the pride
w ith w hich I fasten your scalp to my belt! - You die hard though Joseph! and curse my futur w ith your last cry - More Details
ungenerous Jo!' (Signed w ith Butterfly).
[In Dec. 1878 W published W histler v. Ruskin : Art and Art Galleries, the first of his brow n paper pamphlets]
MS Whistler C45
Letter from Walter S. Carter to James McNeill W histler, 454A Fulham Road, London, England. Carter, Hughes &
Cravath, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law , 346 Broadw ay, New York, April 10th 1888. 'Dear Sir:-' C. is preparing More Details
a catalogue of etchings and engravings. He asks how many etchings W histler has made and w hich are the best
tw elve : offering to send W histler a copy. Expresses his admiration for W histler's w ork 'Yours very truly,/Walter
S. Carter.'
MS Whistler C46
Letter from Walter Carter to James McNeill W histler. 346 Broadw ay, New York,July 14th, 1891. 'My dear Mr
W histler' Hopes to see W histler in London by the end of July : since Mr. Mansfield left for England on July 1st, he
W histler' Hopes to see W histler in London by the end of July : since Mr. Mansfield left for England on July 1st, he More Details
should already have contacted W. Encloses catalogue of his black and w hite display at Union League Club,
Brooklyn, in previous w inter. Sends compliments to Mrs W histler and her sister, if she is w ith them. 'Very truly
yours, Walter S. Carter.'
MS Whistler C47
Letter from J. Gardner Cassatt to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool Adelphi Hotel Co., Liverpool, Sept 15th 1883.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for returning the links. Praises the portrait of Mrs. Cassatt painted for his More Details
brother. 'Very truly yours J. G. Cassatt'.
On back of fourth side W has w ritten in red ink 'Mrs Cassatt's Portrait'.
MS Whistler C49
Receipt from Castaldi to James McNeill W histler. Bottier et Cordier, Rue Racine 30, pres La Place de l'Odeon,
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Paris, 30 Aout 1862. Receipt for 150 fr. paid tow ards account (of November 1859) for 43.0. fr,receipt dated 5
September 1862. 'Castaldi'
MS Whistler C50
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, [London]. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, [1878]
'My dear John' W histler has cleaned, restored and framed the picture he once gave Cavafy's father. But
W histler feels that his present is not appreciated as Cavafy senior w ill not pay the price of the frame. This
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happened also w ith 'The Balcony' by Ford & Dickenson w hich he repainted & decorated a frame for. W histler
asks therefore to have his present returned, in the same w ay as Fantin has just asked for a picture he once
gave to W. 'W ith kindest regards Alw ays yours, W histler'.
[W feels some amazement as w as George Chapman's w hen he paw ned his w atch for Saudys]
MS Whistler C51
Letter from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler. 2, Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W.,Oct. 22. '86.
'Dear W histler' 'I w ill send you an answ er to your letter in a day or tw o, if you w ill let me. We w ant a little time More Details
for consideration.' 'Yours every truly John Cavafy'.
[For subsequent letter of 25 Oct 1886 see MS W histler C272.]
MS Whistler C52
Letter from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler. 2, Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W., March 14. '89.
'Dear W histler' Cavafy's father prepared to lend the picture 'The Balcony' to the Paris International Exhibition, More Details
but asks that it w ill be returned as soon as possible after the show . 'Believe me Sincerely yours John Cavafy'.
[Lady Archibald Campbell and The Balcony appeared in the British Section of the exhibition at the end of April
1889]
MS Whistler C53
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square, W.]. [31 March]
[1889] 'My dear John' Thanks Cavafy for the loan of the picture ['The Balcony'] for W histler has 'been thus More Details
enabled to show to the Art w orld in Paris w hat otherw ise w as lost in your rooms'.
[W exhibited 'The Balcony' at the Paris Universal Exhibition of 1889]
MS Whistler C54
Letter from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler. 2, Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W., March 22. More Details
1889. 'Dear W histler' 'You must please excuse us from lending you any more of our pictures. As I w rote you w e
already find it far from agreeable to be w ithout the 'Balcony'.' 'Yours very truly John Cavafy'
MS Whistler C55
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr. [G.J.] Cavafy, [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W.]. Tow er
House, Tite Street, London, [March x July 1889] 'Dear Mr. Cavafy' Asks to buy back some of his pictures, and as
he w as paid 30 guineas each for them W histler offers C £180 for the Westminster Bridge and The Balcony. More Details
'Yours truly J. McN. W histler'.
This letter w as w ritten on page 2 recto of folded sheet, w hich contained a longer letter to John Cavafy on the
same subject. The same date applies to both drafts.
MS Whistler C56
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portland Square. W.]. Tow er
House, Tite Street, London, [March x July 1889] 'My dear John' Thanks Cavafy for the loan of The Balcony [to
the Paris International Exhibition] but feels that there w as 'scant amiability' in C's refusal to lend any other More Details
pictures. W histler w onders therefore if C w ill allow him to buy back some of the pictures. 'Very sincerely yours J.
McN. W histler'.
Draft of another letter to Mr. Cavafy w ritten on page 2 recto of folded sheet.
MS Whistler C57
Letter from John Cavafy to The Manager, The Fine Art Society, London. Crete Hill, South Nutfield, Surrey, July 31
1889. 'Dear Sir' 'Your letter to my father, Mr. G. J. Cavafy, offering £105.- for a picture of Mr. W histler's belonging
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to him, has been forw arded to him here. He desires me to inform you that he has no intention of selling the
picture.' 'Yours truly John Cavafy'. 'P.S. Mr. Cavafy supposes that the picture referred to is 'The Balcony', w hich
he lent to Mr. W histler for exhibition at Paris.'
MS Whistler C59
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, 2 Upper Berkeley Street, London. 33 Rue de Tournon,
Paris, [June 1892] Copy of telegram. Private. Dont close w ith Goupil hope get you better offer w ait today. Reply More Details
W histler
MS Whistler C60
Telegram from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler, 33 Rue Tournon, Paris. [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman More Details
Square, ] London, 8 Juin 92. 'Pictures not sold to Goupil - Cavafy'
MS Whistler C61
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, 2 Upper Berkeley Street, London. [Paris], [June 1892]
Copy of Telegram. R.P. My man w as Bancroft - Have better offer - dont close reply J. McN W histler. More Details
On other side of sheet, list of telegrams and letters that passed betw een Cavafy and W over the sale of the
the pictures.
MS Whistler C62
Telegram from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler, 33 Rue Tournon, Paris. [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman More Details
Square, ] London,9 Juin 92. 'W ill not close do not understand - Cavafy'
MS Whistler C64
Letter from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler, [33 Rue Tournon, Paris]. 2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman
Square,June 10 1892. 'Dear W histler' W histler's and Bancroft's letters reached him this morning. He has replied More Details
to B telling him that he has accepted a better offer. Asks W histler to let him know immediately if B objects. 'Very
truly yours John Cavafy'
MS Whistler C65
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Cavafy, [2 Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W.]. Restaurant &
Hotel, Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Paris,[June 1892] 'My dear Cavafy' C has no need to w orry if Bancroft objects More Details
as C has never had any direct dealings w ith B, all arrangements being made through W, w ith w hom nothing
definite w as settled. C w as therefore at liberty to accept any offer he w as made. 'Alw ays J. McN. W histler'
MS Whistler C66
Hotel, Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Paris, [June 1892] 'My dear Cavafy' Cavafy is to return Bancroft's cheque for
£600 as W histler has obtained a better offer of £650 from Mr. Kennedy for the four pictures. In this w ay C w ill More Details
both profit and please W histler better. As C has been dealing only w ith W histler in this affair he is in no w ay
committed to Bancroft. 'Alw ays J. McN. W histler'.
[Year inferred from other correspondence on this subject]
MS Whistler C67
Hotel, Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Paris,14 August 1892. 'Now John,' W histler had hoped that Cavafy's 'sense of
the ridiculous' might have curbed his money-making nature, and thus given him a reputation as a true collector More Details
of art, even if this had meant that W histler w ould not regain the seapiece given to C in a present.
[Harmony in Blue and Silver, Trouville w as given by W to C. & returned to him w ith others that he repurchased,
late in 1892]
MS Whistler C68
Letter from Charles L. Hutchinson to James McNeill W histler. Paris,June 22 1900. 'My Dear Mr W histler' Has left
card of introduction from Freer at hotel but unfortunately cannot meet him. 'One of your pupils Mr Law ton More Details
Parker called upon me this evening and kindly consented to take to you a catalogue and a prospectus of the
Caxton Club' w hich hopes to publish a catalogue of W histler's etchings. Mr Parker w ill explain their plan & he
hopes W histler w ill approve. 'Yours truly Charles L Hutchinson'
MS Whistler C69
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Gentlemen of the Caxton Club. c. July 21st nd [1900] 'Dear Sir' and on
verso 'Gentleman' Appreciates honour intended by President & Committee of Club, as Mr Roullier informed him More Details
w hen he called today, but requests them to stop. unsigned
MS Whistler C70
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Gentlemen [of the Caxton Club].c. July 21st nd [Aug 1900]
'Gentleman' Mr Roullier called on him today & mentioned that they w ere producing a catalogue of W histler's
etchings in w hich they w ould be reproduced by mechanical methods. Since W histler made a point of restricting More Details
the number of these, & in time even though they are reproduced slightly smaller than the originals, they w ould
undoubtedly be mistaken for originals. Trusts that they w ill not proceed. Appreciates their desire to honour him.
[Probably a draft of the further letter promised on July 21st, MS W histler C71. Another draft at C279]
MS Whistler C71
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary of the Caxton Club.July 21 1900 (in another hand). 'Dear
Sir' Formal request that the committee should immediately stop printing reproductions of W histler's etchings 'of
w hich I have only now received the first intimation from Mr. Roullier.' He is sensible of their w ish to honour him.
W ill w rite further. 'your obedient servant JMcNW.' More Details
[BP II 24/82A. Copy of same, phrasing slightly altered, received from Caxton Club 28 March 1907, ending '8
Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square London, July 21, 1900.' Quarto sheet, w ritten on one side. Typescript. Draft for
letter follow ing is probably BP II 24/84. Another draft at C279]
MS Whistler C72
Letter from Charles L. Hutchinson to James McNeill W histler. 2709 Prairie Avenue, Chicago, Aug 1st 1900. 'My
dear Sir' W histler's letter to Caxton Club has been forw arded to him. Assures him no w ork is being done on
catalogue. Sorry W histler should have heard indirectly of the w ork. Had hoped to see W histler in Paris, left
Freer's letter of introduction at Hotel Chatham & explanatory letter to W, also explained w hole matter to Mr More Details
Law ton Parker so that he could explain any points to W histler that he brought up. Sure W histler w ill not object
w hen he hears all details. Reproductions w ould be small ones for purpose of identification only, not to give
impression of quality of W histler's w ork. But they w ill not proceed until they hear from W. 'Yours truly Charles L.
Hutchinson'
MS Whistler C73
Letter from Geo Merryw eather, President to James McNeill W histler. The Caxton Club, Fine Arts Building,
Chicago, Secretary's Office, 217 La Salle St, August 8 1900. 'My dear Sir' Re W histler's letter of 21st ult. assures
him they w ould not do anything contrary to his w ishes. Hopes that he has now received the communication left More Details
by Mr Hutchinson at his Paris address. They w ished to produce a handbook for their members as a w ork of
reference & creditable publication. To inform him of aims of their club has forw arded copy of last Year book to
his London address. Aw aits approval. 'Your most obedient servant Geo. Merryw eather President'
MS Whistler C75
Letter from The Editor to James McNeill W histler. The Century Magazine, Union Square, New York, January 27th
1898. 'Dear Sir,' It is some time since they sent to W histler through Pennell an article by Gustav Kobbe w hich More Details
included reminiscences about W histler at West Point. They w ant to know if W histler has any objections to its
publication in the Century. 'Very respectfully yours,/The Editor.'
MS Whistler C77
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler. 23, Abercromby Square, Liverpool, 5 July 1876. 'Dear Jim'
Before leaving London C w ent to the exhibition of W histler's w orks at the Deschamps Gallery. C offers sixty
guineas for the 'Blue Waves' w hich he hopes w ill be enough to obtain it, to put w ith the picture Southampton
Water w hich he already has. 'Yours sincerely Alfred Chapman'. More Details
[C's Southampton Water is know n as Nocturne in Black and Gold - Entrance to Southampton Water or Blue and
Gold - Southampton Water. Blue Waves may be Blue and Gold - Channel or Nocturne in Blue and Silver, Bognor.
W show ed three Nocturnes at the Spring exhibition of the Society of French Artists in 1876. 147, 149, 150, (&
151) Nocturne in Blue & Silver No. 5 ; Nocturne in Blue & Gold ; Nocturne in Black & Gold ; (& A W inter Fog)]
MS Whistler C78
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lyndsay Row , Chelsea. 23, Abercromby Square,
Liverpool, 17 July 1876. 'Dear Jim' Encloses a cheque for sixty guineas for the Blue Waves. Asks W histler to let
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Jennings have it by 21 July as J is bringing another picture lent to George [?] (Chapman) - painter? 'Yours
sincerely Alfred Chapman.'
[Blue Waves may be Blue and Gold, Channel or Nocturne in Blue and Silver, Bognor]
MS Whistler C79
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler. 171 Kings Road, Brighton, 8 April 1888. 'Dear Jim' Dicksee
and Co., Rose and Crow n Yard, St. James receive pictures for the Munich exhibition but cannot insure them. In More Details
any case it is too late to submit the picture to Munich. They do not know anything about the Paris exhibition.
C.'s w ife sends her regards. 'Believe me/yrs faithfully/Alfred Chapman'
MS Whistler C80
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, S.W. Faw cett Preston & Co.,
Phoenix Foundry, 17 York Street, Liverpool, 12 April 1888. 'Dear Jim' C. replied to W histler's telegram this More Details
morning 'in terms of press copy enclosed'. He told Mr. Dicksee and Mr. Hanson that he w ould despatch the
picture on receipt of a proper insurance policy. 'Yrs faithfully/Alfred Chapman'
MS Whistler C81
Telegram from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler, Care (of) Dow desw ell, 160 Bond St., London.[12 April More Details
1888?] 'On receiving satisfactory policy w ill forw ard picture/Alfred Chapman'.
[Looks like a copy of a telegram (of 28 April) Su 28/60]
MS Whistler C82
Letter from Alfred Chapman to James McNeill W histler. 25 Austin Friars, E.C.,23 April 1888. 'Dear Jim' C. received More Details
the policies today Monday. He heard nothing from W histler or Dow desw ells until this. He w ill send the pictures
to Dow desw ells on Wednesday. [illeg.] 'Alfred Chapman'
MS Whistler C85
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alfred Chapman. Paris,May 4.1892. 'If you can find any excuse for this More Details
villanous trick, you need not trouble to offer it to me -'. 'J. McN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Jack? [Chapman]. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], [1894?] 'Thursday'. 'You are,
my good Jack, so serenely thoughtless of evil, in your smiling approach,...' W histler believed J. w hen he More Details
promised to lend his pictures to the Salon, and had their titles put into the catalogue. Then J. gave the people
in London other instructions leaving W histler in great difficulties. 'J McN W histler.'
MS Whistler C91
Receipt from W.A. Chapman to James McNeill W histler. Statement and receipt made out by W. A. Chapman.
9/6/81. 'Received from Mr W histler £4-10 for top of Cabinet acquired by me under the follow ing circumstances' More Details
On Saturday C. lent How ell £3 on a cabinet w hich How ell took him to see in Bloomsbury. He took aw ay the top
of the cabinet as surety. The bottom w as to be sent on Monday but never arrived. C. has made this statement
at the request of the real ow ner W histler. This state of affairs has lasted for three years. 'W. A. Chapman'
MS Whistler C92
Receipt from W.A. Chapman to James McNeill W histler. Statement and receipt made out by W. A. Chapman. 9
June 1881. Copy in W histler's hand of C91. More Details
[Paddon Papers, Item XXII (See also GUl Copies P72). W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., A/C. Gets,
A.5]
MS Whistler C94
Letter from W illiam M. Chase to James McNeill W histler. Zandvoort, Sept 3rd 1885. 'My dear W histler' If Chase's
portrait is proving a bore to W, and by continuing it W. should come to dislike C., then C. asks him to give it up.
Assures W. that he too is 'in possession of a little bug of my ow n' w hich is looked after w ith the same care as
W histler's butterfly, so W. is not to w orry about C. or his w ork. Offers his help if W. should come to New York. 'I More Details
remain, Sincerely yours W. M. Chase'. On page 1 recto W. has w ritten 'Chase'.
[W 's portrait of C. has disappeared, though both it and W 's proposed trip to America are mentioned in the
letter in The gentle art of making enemies called 'Nostalgia' on p184]
MS Whistler C95
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam M. Chase [September? 1885] 'Dear Chase-' W histler enjoyed C.'s
company both in London and Holland and hopes to do so in New York one day, w hen he can efface the
impression he gave of argumentativeness. W histler actually admired the pictures in the Haarlem Gallery. He
thanks C. for not taking advantage of his absence to acquire the pictures from Graves, for he means to redeem
them himself, selling the portrait of Carlyle but retaining the others w hich are more personal. Their portraits of More Details
each other did not w ork out very w ell this time but they can try again (unsigned).
[Pennell Life 1908 II pp. 29-31 gives an account of this trip to Holland, w hen Chase finally abandoned W in
Haarlem: and of the portraits Chase proposed they should paint of each other. Only Chase's portrait of W
survives: but W intended to complete his portrait of Chase (Gentle Art p.184 'Nostalgia')]
MS Whistler C96
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W histler's Publishers] ?Chatto & W indus. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Aug 22
1892. 'Dear Sir-' Acknow ledges receipt of their letter of 13 August w ith a cheque for £1.11.6. for his royalties More Details
and asks for details of his account w ith Houghton & Mifflin w ho have taken care of business regarding his
pamphlet the 'Ten o'clock' for years. (unsigned)
MS Whistler C97
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W histler's advocates, [Paris?]. [1895 x 1898] 'Monsieur-' He encloses a
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copy of a letter from his advocates G. & W. Webb w hich goes w ith the papers on the W histler-Eden case. The
cheque w as still among the papers. (unsigned)
MS Whistler C98
Letter from Albert Chaufton, Avocat to James McNeill W histler. 20 Rue Godol de Mauroi, Paris, 14 Mar 1900. 'Mon
cher maitre,' He has w on W histler's case against Eden in the Appeal Court and w ill send W histler a copy of the More Details
decree as soon as possible. He is now entitled to an additional fee of 500 francs. 'Veuillez agreer,/mon cher
maitre, l'assurance/de mes sentiments les plus distingues, et tout devoues./A. Chaufton'
MS Whistler C99
Letter from Chelsea Arts Club, (Secretary) to James McNeill W histler. 181, Kings Road, London, S.W., Dec. 9th
1891. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to attend a meeting on 19 December at 10 p.m. w ith his friends w hen they intend More Details
to congratulate him on the purchase of his painting by the French Government 'Believe me,/Yours faithfully/Tho.
Stirling Lee'
MS Whistler C100
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Chelsea Arts Club, 181, Kings Road, London, S.W. 21, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, Dec. 12. 1891. 'Dear Sir, I beg to acknow ledge your most kind and courteous letter- Pray convey to
the Gentlemen of the Committee my high sense of the great compliment paid me by the Club, and say that I am More Details
very much touched by this most graceful assertion of sympathy from my distinguished confreres- I have the
honour to be/Dear Sir/Very faithfully yours-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler C103
Letter from Walter C. Larned to James McNeill W histler. The World's Congress Auxiliary of the World's Columbian
Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., September 16 1892. 'Dear Sir' W histler is invited to make an address during the
Congress in the first w eek of August 1893, and L. gives a list of the subjects intended to be covered on
painting, sculpture, etching and engraving and asks W histler to talk about 'The Impressionists- their aim, their More Details
position among painters today- the probable future of this school' or any subject he prefers. If W histler agrees
this information w ill figure on the circulars. 'Walter C. Larned/Vice chairman and Secretary of the Committee on
Congress of Artists'.
[Original enclosure first sent w ith letter of Sept. 18th 1892]
MS Whistler C104
Letter from Oliver Dennell Grover to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The World's Congress Auxiliary of the World's
Columbian Exposition, Chicago, U.S.A., Sept 18 1892. 'Dear Sir,' G. encloses Walter C. Larned's invitation to
W histler to give one of the principal addresses at the Congress. Connoisseurs, students and artists w ould More Details
prefer to hear from someone w ho carries out w hat he teaches. G. has admired W histler's w ork since he met
W histler in Venice, as a 'Duveneck Boy'. 'Very sincerely yours./Oliver Dennell Grover/Chairman Painters'
Committee'.
[Covering letter enclosed w ith letter of May 3rd 1893]
MS Whistler C105
Letter from Walter C. Larned to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Row , Chelsea. The World's Congress
Auxiliary of the World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, May 3rd 1893. 'My dear Sir:' Encloses the invitation
w hich he sent W histler some time ago but w hich did not arrive at W histler's address, but w hich he w ould still More Details
like W histler to answ er. 'Very truly yours,/Walter C. Larned/Chairman of the Committee on Congress of Artists-'.
Covering letter.
MS Whistler C106
Letter from Charles M. Kurtz, Assistant-Chief to E.G. Kennedy, H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.
Dept. of Fine Arts, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Oct. 4, 1893. 'Dear Mr. Kennedy:-' W rites on behalf of
Prof. Ives in response to Kennedy's letter to explain that all W histler's paintings are hung together except The
Nocturne, Valparaiso w hich is in an adjoining gallery. W histler w as sent a card inviting him to 'the dedicatory
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exercises' and a season ticket, and w as aw arded prizes for both paintings and etchings. Kurtz is sending
separately copies of the revised catalogue for Kennedy and W. Kurtz hung the pictures in the United States
section and is glad Kennedy approved of the arrangement. 'Most sincerely yours,/Charles M. Kurtz/Assistant-
Chief/Department of Fine Arts,/World's Columbian Exposition.'
Enclosure.
MS Whistler C107
Letter from John Boyd Thacher, Chairman executive committee on aw ards to James McNeill W histler. Worlds
Columbian Commission, Pacific Building, 622 F Street, Washington, Mar 29th 1894. 'Dear Sir' Encloses the official More Details
copy of the aw ard for W histler's etchings in Group 143, w hich w ill be inscribed in the Diploma. 'Yours,/John Boyd
Thacher/MW.'
Copy of aw ard enclosed.
MS Whistler C108
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 36 Rue de Constantinople, [Paris.], March 26. 1886. 'My
dear Mr W histler' Daunat, Lucas and C. enjoyed W histler's last letter. 'The phantom of Arry must curse you...'
W histler must w rite both to the Secretary, Societe des artistes Francais, Palais de l'Industrie, Champs Elysees, More Details
and to M. E. Baschet, Librairie d'art, 125 Boulevard Saint-Germain 125, Paris saying that he w as unable to
complete the usual printed form, for the catalogues of the Society, and of the Salon, respectively. '...I remain
cordialement a vous/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C109
Telegram from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea, London. Paris, Oc 13 86. 'Tribune More Details
Lettre in Bijou amities/Child'
MS Whistler C110
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 36 Rue de Constantinople, Paris, Oct. 26. 86. 'Cher
Maitre,' Lucas delivered W histler's message sent by W histler's w ife. C. understands that W histler is to deliver
the 'Ten O'clock' lecture in America. He w as honoured to hear preview s of it, and remembered many points. He More Details
asks if it is to be published. He does not w ant to contravene W histler's w ishes but after W histler has given the
lecture in the States he w ould like to have published, as a Paris correspondent of the New York Sun, an article
on W, on the good opinions held of W histler in Paris, and some arguments against W histler's opinions of
'unattached w riters'. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore Child.'
MS Whistler C111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Child. Incorporated Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall
Mall East, S.W., [Dec 1886?] [1886x7] 'Was it dollars Theodore that did it-?' Suggests C. sold him for thirty
pieces of silver: and he should kill himself somew here inconspicuous '...lest like Arry you be neglected by the More Details
Parish and lie stinking many days.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[A very vicious letter, dated by butterfly & letterheading (pre-lion). MS W histler C114 is dated 31 Dec. 1886 & is
sufficiently nasty to be the reply]
MS Whistler C112
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. [Dec. 1886] 'Was it dollars Theodore that did it-?' He
accuses C. of betraying him and suggests he kills himself, like 'Arry. (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[The Truth 13 Jan 1887 ; Ford's edition 1890, pp.149-150 ; GM B.44. For letter to Morley see under Pall Mall
Gazette, Charles Morley]
MS Whistler C114
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 36 Rue de Contantinople, [Paris], 31 Dec. 1886. 'Entre
gens civilises il est d'usage au moins d'accuser reception des lettres qu'on nous adresse' Acknow ledges More Details
W histler's letter w hich C. considers unw orthy of W. 'Compliments de condoleance./Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C115
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris, le 12 Juin 1888. 'My dear Mr
W histler,' Advises W histler to look after his ow n interests in the forthcoming Universal Exhibition. The American
Commissioner has not yet been appointed. Artists in Paris and America do not seem enthusiastic, although
Frank Millet and Abbey may be trying to organise something. C. suggests W histler w rites to G. Berger to More Details
officially record his interest. C. reminds W histler about the photographs of W histler's pictures ; he has not
heard from Osgood. 'Faithfully yours/Theodore Child'.
ps. mentions honour.
MS Whistler C116
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, [Paris], June 30. 1888. 'Dear Mr
W histler' C. is delighted w ith the view s of the Boulevard and the Passage de l'opera, the etching w hich
W histler sent w ith the photograph of Sarasate. Asks if this is to be engraved for the Magazine: and if W histler More Details
w ill send the photograph of 'girls on the balcony w ith flow ers' also. Suggests he asks Durand Ruel to lend C. a
nocturne: 'The Bridge or the other one'. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C117
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. Central-Hotel, Berlin, 12 July 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler'
Acknow ledges W histler's telegram. The Nocturne of the Bridge is suitable for engraving. Durand Ruel has lent it More Details
to M. Baude. C. w ill send W histler a proof. He w ould also like an engraving of the picture of 'the girls balcony &
flow ers.'
MS Whistler C118
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris, le 7 Nov. 1888. 'Dear Mr
W histler' W histler did not reply to C.'s letter in early September asking him to send a photograph 'of the picture
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of girls and flow ers on a balcony or something equivalently lovely'. The exhibition opens shortly. C. meant to
devote a large part of his article on American Art at the Paris exhibition to W histler but if W histler does not
provide the material someone else w ill. 'Faithfully yours/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C119
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris, 2 Dec. 1888. 'My dear Mr
W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter. C. saw the Graves, senior and junior, but they w ere not interested until
C. offered them £10 for the right to reproduce the picture in Harper's Magazine. They could set this against the
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£400 How ell ow ed them. Graves junior w ent to discuss this w ith How ell. C. w ill w rite to them again and hopes
to arrange everything C. promises to pay carriage and insurance on the one or tw o pictures W histler has
promised to send. '...I remain yours faithfully/Theodore Child'.
[The portrait of Rosa Corder]
MS Whistler C120
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris,11 Dec. 1888. 'Dear Mr
W histler' Thanks W histler for arranging the loan of The Balcony. It is now on its w ay to Paris. C. has heard from More Details
Graves & Co. The portrait of Miss Corder w ill be sent to him on the follow ing day. C. hopes W histler w ill like the
engravings. 'W ith many thanks/I remain, yours faithfully/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C121
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris,24 Feb. 1889. 'Dear Mr
W histler' Encloses proofs of the Balcony and the portrait of Miss Corder, although the latter is being retouched. More Details
Hopes they w ill satisfy W. Asks if the Balcony is to be sent to the exhibition in Turin. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore
Cjhild'
MS Whistler C122
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, Paris,3 March 1889. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' C. is glad W histler w as satisfied w ith the engravings of The Balcony and the portrait of Miss Corder,
w hich w as done by Florian, an admirer of W histler's w ork. W histler may send any picture not dated before More Details
1878 and not previously exhibited at an international exhibition in Paris, to the Exposition. C. thinks W histler
should have been a member of the American Jury in Europe, w hich has been recognised by the Government
Commissaire, Col. Rush Haw kins. Since he is not C. suggests he exhibits in the English section provided they
guarantee him more space. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C123
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. [March 1889] 'You must try to forgive me my dear Mr.
Child-' Encloses some correspondence W histler has been involved w ith. Asks him to return the Balcony so that More Details
W histler can return it to its ow ner. W histler hopes to come to Paris and thank the engraver [Florian].
(incomplete)
MS Whistler C124
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, [Paris], 12 April 1889. 'Dear Mr
W histler' C. must be in Paris for the Salon and the opening of the Universal Exposition and cannot attend the More Details
complimentary dinner for W histler on 1 May. Asks w hy a Q.C. is to be chairman. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore Child'
MS Whistler C125
Letter from Theodore Child to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue de Villiers, [Paris], 14 Oct. 1889. 'Dear Mr
W histler' C. is glad W histler liked his Harper article and w ill present W histler's compliments to the French
engravers [Florian]. He looks forw ard to seeing W histler's etchings of Amsterdam. He had not seen the press-
cuttings W histler enclosed. He has already criticized the 'military man' in a New York paper. Congratulates More Details
W histler on his Amsterdam gold medal. 'Yours faithfully/Theodore Child'.
[Child's article: 'American Artists at the Paris Exposition', Harper's Magazine Vol. lxxix, pp. 489-500. September
1889]
MS Whistler C126
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Child. [1889x92] 'Dear Mr Child-' Thanks C. for his letter and
agrees that C. should w rite about him for a Review . Suggests C. contacts Alexander, Aubrey House, Aubrey
Road, Campden Hill and gets the engraver w ho copied the portrait of Miss Corder to do that of Miss Alexander.
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Braun could photograph it: and also Louis Huth's The Symphony in W hite No. 3. Suggests he tries to reproduce
parts of the Peacock Room w hich he saw recently, w ithout Leyland being informed (unsigned).
[Child did a review of W 's w ork in 1892: Art and Criticism: Monographs and Studies, New York 1892, pp. 305-
12. Draft for letter in Baltimore Museum of Art]
MS Whistler C127
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Child. [1889x92] 'Mon cher' W histler apologises for mentioning
the possibility of taking photographs of the Peacock Room to C., w ho had been visiting 'this befrilled Philistine'
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in order to see his collection : a studious intention like Victor Hugo's study of condemned men. Louis Huth lives
at 28 Hereford Street, MayFair. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Draft for letter in Baltimore Museum of Art]
MS Whistler C129
Letter from George Clausen to W. Christian Symons, Esq. Cookham Dene, Berks, Dec 30th 1888. 'Dear Sir' C.
agrees to be on the Committee organising the dinner for W histler because he thinks W histler more than More Details
w orthy of the honour. He w ill not be able to help actively. 'Believe me/Yours very truly/George Clausen'
MS Whistler C137
Letter from Mrs Clunie to James McNeill W histler. Palace Green, Berw ick, 9 March 1838. 'Resignation.' Three four- More Details
line verses, about the belief in divine mercy. 'Edmeston.'
MS Whistler C140
Letter from Dr. J. Coert to James McNeill W histler. La Haye, 8 Oct. 1902. 'Dear Mr W histler' Enquires after
W histler's health as he had attended him in Holland, and hopes that W histler has consulted another doctor in
England. Both C and his w ife send their regards to W histler and the ladies. 'Yours very sincerely Dr. J Coert.' More Details
[In the summer of 1902 W w as critically ill w hile on holiday there w ith Freer. Dr. Coert, doctor to the Queen of
Holland, w as brought in to attend him]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Coggeshall. Ajaccio, Corsica, nd. c. May [1901] 'Dear Mr. Coggeshall-'
He acknow ledges C.'s letter of the 19th w hich has been forw arded to him. W histler is travelling for his health
and does not know w hen he w ill return. W hen Mr. Canfield arrives he can w rite to W histler at 86 Rue Notre More Details
Dame des Champs and w ill be delighted to meet him. W histler remembers meeting certain friends of his brother
that C. mentions, W histler knew Clinton W inans and asks if C. know s his brother Walter. 'And I am very
faithfully yours./J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler C143
Letter from Alan Cole to James McNeill W histler. Sciences and Art Dept., South Kensington, 21. Feb. 1885. 'My
dear James.' Cole and his w ife w ere delighted w ith the success of W histler's lecture. Jeune, Donnelly,
Armstrong, Sullivan and Corney Grain enjoyed it thoroughly. Oscar's face w as a picture w hen W histler w as More Details
talking about aesthetic costumes. The Times w ill have a report on Monday : the Daily Telegraph report w as
misleading. On Monday Cole w ill be at South Kensington from 12-4. 'Ever yrs. sincerely/Alan Cole'
MS Whistler C152
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mabel Collins. Beefsteak Club, [c.1886?] 'You are charming, and like the
brook! - Pray consider me alw ays in correspondence w ith you both - the "Flow er" - and "Miss Mabel Collins".'
Signed w ith the Butterfly. More Details
[Mabel Collins, daughter of the w riter Mortimer Collins, w as a journalist & interview ed people for The World : a
gossip/fashion columnist]
MS Whistler C178
Letter from Sidney Colvin to James McNeill W histler. B--- M--- [Brist. Arms.?], [Cambridge], Feb. 22 [1885]. 'Dear
W histler,' He confirms the verbal invitation he made last night to W histler to lecture to the Fine Art Society at More Details
the University, possibly on Wednesday 11 [March]. He w ould like W histler to stay in College and dine w ith him.
'Yours sincerely/Sidney Colvin'
MS Whistler C185
Letter from Cookson Wainw right & Pennington to Messrs G. & W. Webb, 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad Street E.C.
64 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London W.C., 29th Novem 1890. 'Dear Sirs' They have been authorised by Lord Erskine
to pay the bill w hich w as endorsed by W histler to Harrison & Sons.The partnership betw een Mr. Erskine and Mr.
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Vivian w as dissolved on 11th as published in the Gazette on 14th November. They understand W histler has no
other claims against the W hirlw ind, and their client is not responsible for claims after that date. 'We are,/dear
Sirs/Yours truly/Cookson & Co'.
[Herbert Vivian]
MS Whistler C186
Letter from Cookson, Wainw right & Pennington to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. 64
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London W.C., 3rd Dec 1890. 'Dear Sir,' As Mr. Webb w ill have told W, such partnership as More Details
existed betw een Vivian & Erskine has been dissolved, as announced in the Gazette on 14 November. Erskine is
not responsible for subsequent debts of the W hirlw ind but they can pay earlier ones. 'We are, dear Sir,/Yours
faithfully,/Cookson & Co'
MS Whistler C187
Letter from Henry Coppee to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue de Bac, Paris. The Lehigh University, South
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, President's Room, Oct 18 1894. 'My dear Mr W histler;-' W hen W histler w as a
promising artist at West Point he used to take tea w ith C. w ho w as then a captain and instructor. W hen he left More Details
he gave C. a w atercolour copy of DeLaRoche's picture of Cromw ell looking at the body of Charles I in his coffin:'
w hich he still has. Kenneth Frazier gave him W histler's kind message. He encloses some pamphlets w hich may
interest W, 'Very heartily yours,/Henry Coppee.'
[See MS W histler P265]
MS Whistler C194
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Madame C[oronio]. [1898 x 1901 ?] 'Dear Madame C[illeg.]' W histler
sends a picture to replace the one he damaged, and w ill retrieve it if he gets around to repairing the old one. More Details
(unsigned).
[Grey & Silver O. B. Reach?]
MS Whistler C195
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Coronio, [London]. [August 1892] 'Oh no! my dear and very w ide
aw ake Coronio!' Reassures C. that he has done very w ell selling his other W histler painting for tw elve or
thirteen times the price he paid W. The w hole Greek colony in London has done w ell out of him. John Cavafy
has sold all his paintings, including W 's. gift. Aleco [Ionides] has sold his nocturne [Valparaiso harbour] for £400
to Sir John Day, and a marine [Green and gold, the oyster smacks, evening] for £200, w hen he bought it from
W. for £20. W. deplores that they are making money from the reputation he has fought for years to w in. Recalls More Details
the defeat of [John] Ruskin and other enemies and his ow n glory. C. has had his share in bringing it.
[The success of the W histler Exhibition at the Goupil Gallery (March 1892) induced many ow ners to sell their
paintings for large profits. W. w as furious and w rote many such letters. [See letters betw een Cavafy, Bancroft
and Kennedy.] In several closely connected letters, one dated 7 August 1892, to Mrs. W illiam W histler, W.
mentions the sale of the above pictures. Stein James McNeill W histler's voyage to S. America in 1866. p 6, GUL
W histler 388]
MS Whistler LBII/29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John [Cossins]. [4 October 1878] 'John' Tells him to go to Rossetti's house More Details
to collect the Carlyle engraving w hich Watts took to show him. 'JAMcN.W histler'
MS Whistler C196
Letter from Gustave Courbet to James McNeill W histler. Tour de Peilz, Canton de Vaud, [Sw itzerland], 14 fevrier
1877. 'Mon cher W histler' Regrets that he has not seen W histler for such a long time. Remembers the happy
time they had together in a hotel on the sea front at Trouville, the food, Jo playing the fool to amuse them, and
singing Irish songs w ith artistic spirit and distinction. Their only concern w as Art. He w ill never sell his much-
admired portrait of Jo. It is surprising that Durand-Ruel, not Mr Potter, bought the picture of the Misses Potter
and sent it to London. Durand-Ruel suspended payments to him and as a result he w as ruined and desperate.
C. describes the countryside around Lac de Leman. Explains his financial situation w hich necessitates his selling
10000f. w orth of paintings each year. Tw o of his paintings, now at the Deschamps Gallery, could, he has been
informed by W histler's friend Mr. Bergeron, be sold in London, w ithout sending them to Philadelphia. C. enlists More Details
W histler's aid in the negotiations, for 8000f. has been offered to the Geneva merchant Pia, business man for Mr.
Bergeron. Asks W histler also to see Mr. Gilman, 14 Ashley Place, and Mr. Edmond Levrand, friend of Bergeron, at
93 Great Titchfield St., Oxford St. C. gave Mr. B. Reitlinger of Vienna 4 pictures for the Philadelphia Exhibition but
they seem to have been mislaid, and the expenses, w hich he has already paid, are being demanded again.
Asks W histler to see Mrs. Grumbaum Ballin E.C: Angel Court, Throgmorton St. and communicate w ith Mr.
Reitlinger. 'Recevez mes salutations sinceres repondez-moi G. Courbet'.
[W and Jo joined Courbet in Trouville in August-September 1865 (Life, Chap. 11), w here Courbet painted La
Belle Irlandaise. cf. Ch. Leger, Courbet, 1929, pp. 179, 192 for details of Courbet's dealings w ith Deschamps,
Bergeron, & Paul Pia ; & Mack, pp. 195-6, 329 concerning Pia Bergeron & Reutlinger]
MS Whistler C197
Letter from B. de Courriere to James McNeill W histler. 9 Rue de Varenne, Paris, 'Vendredi' 3 May [95]? 'Monsieur,'
He w ill see the person he mentioned to W histler at 2pm today. He suggests W histler comes in the morning to
see his bronzes, bringing the papers describing the case. He asks if the appeal has been registered. 'Agreez, More Details
Monsieur/et Maitre, l'expression/de mes sentiments les/plus distingues/B de Courriere'.
[Eden]
MS Whistler C201
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B., 18th Janry 1893. 'Dear
Sir' C. has not w ritten since W. told [John] Lavery that he w as w illing to paint C's. portrait, because C's.
movements are uncertain. Hopes to be in Normandy in August, and if W. is still in Paris C. could come then and
sit for it. Desires a head or halflength and enquires about the cost. 'Yours faithfully / J.J.Cow an'. More Details
[From 1846 to 1932 pp 168-173, Cow an's ow n memoirs, tells about the painting of his portrait. He sat for it in
May and June 1893 and annually thereafter till 1900, and though he gave W more than sixty sittings the
portrait w as never finished]
MS Whistler C223
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B.,23rd March 1897. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' C. has bought tw o pictures painted by W. from [Alexander] Reid : a portrait of W.'s sister : "a lady
in black seated at a piano, w ith a girl in a short w hite skirt standing" and the second of "a brig high & dry at More Details
low w ater on the banks of the Thames", both came from the same ow ner. Hopes W. w ill approve of his
purchase. 'I am/Yours very truly/J.J.Cow an'.
[At the piano w as first bought by John Phillips. R.A. in 1860 w hen W. sent it to the R.A. Exhibition. Haden must
subsequently have bought it. According to Pennel Life 1909, Vol. I p89, Haden bought The Tames in Ice for £10]
MS Whistler C224
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B.,27th Decr. 1897. 'Dear
Mr W histler' Congratulates W. on the success of his Appeal. Was sorry to have missed W. w ho w as in Paris More Details
w hen C. w as in London in November. C. w ishes he had his portrait in Edinburgh & w onders if he w ill ever see it.
'Yours very truly / J.J.Cow an'
MS Whistler C227
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 5th April 1898. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Encloses a page from the Moniteur des Ventes for W histler to see the type used for his name & the
succeeding name. He w ould like to buy the Chelsea Nocturne and one of the heads for £900, part of this sum
to stand over till he has received his ow n portrait. C. enjoyed spending today w ith the Alexanders. Asks W. to More Details
let him know if he intendsto see the 'historical picture'. 'Yours alw ays sincerely / J.J.Cow an'.
[On p. 172 of Cow an's Memoires From 1846 to 1932 C. w rites, '... I discovered his "Chelsea Nocturne," and
acquired it, and also bought "Little Lily in our Alley," instead of my ow n portrait, w hich I had paid for previously.'
The Nocturne in Nocturne in Brow n and Gold ; Chelsea Rags. The "historical picture" w ill be the portrait of Lady
Eden]

Letter from J.J. Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh,[15 x 29 May 1898] 'Dear
Mr. W histler.' C. saw Mr. Burrell's picture, the Furred Jacket, at the Glasgow Exhibition. He thinks the price w as
£1500. He also saw Reid w ho mentioned £1200 and £800 for the pictures of the Piano and the Thames in Ice. More Details
Reid bought them together rather secretly from the ow ner, after Kennedy had failed in negotiating a reduced
price. Lavery w rote to C. asking him to lend these tw o pictures to the exhibition at the Skating Club as W histler
requested, and he w ill do so. He thanks W histler for his comments on the Nocturne, head, and the 'little panel'.
'I hope to see the latter of Miss Peck...' (incomplete)
MS Whistler C228
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B., 8th January 1899. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Thanks W. for the Chelsea Nocturne and the head and asks w hat he ow es. C. w ill settle the w hole
amount w hen he has his ow n portrait. Is unable to send At the piano to Russia at the request of M. [Serge] More Details
Diaghilev, as he had promised it to the Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition next month. C. and his family are to in
Rome in February and hope to see W. in Paris in March. 'I am/Yours very truly / J.J.Cow an'.
[Diaghilev Exhibition St Petersburg 1899]
MS Whistler C232
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 19th May 1899.
'My dear W histler' D.C. Thomson, through [Ernest] Brow n offered C. £1000 for 'the Piano Picture' for a client
w ho has recently bought three other pictures from Thomson, one C. thinks being the Little W hite Girl. C.
refused anything less than £2000, but now has an offer of £1800 w hich is tempting. If W. w ould prefer it C. w ill More Details
refuse absolutely to sell the picture w hich is the finest in his collection. Asks W. to telegraph to this effect. C.
has not yet seen The baronet and the butterfly. Asks w hen he can see his portrait. 'Alw ays Yours
sincerely/J.J.Cow an'.
[The client w as Sir Edmund Davis]
MS Whistler C233
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 22 May 1899. 'My
dear W histler,' Thanks W. for his telegram but C. had decided not to accept less than £2000 for 'the Piano'. If
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this offer is accepted C. intends to buy from Thomson a picture, 'the shape of the The Thames in Ice of a pier
w ith some small figures in the foreground.' Hopes W. is glad that Thomson's client and C. both appreciate W 's.
picture to the extent they do. 'It's a pity that Sir S. H. didn't come to one of us!' 'Yours very truly / J.J.Cow an'
MS Whistler C234
Letter from John James Cow an to Rosalind Birnie Philip. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B., 25th May 1899. 'Dear
Miss Philip,' Asks her to thank W. for The Baronet and the butterfly w ith its inscription and to tell W. that C. has More Details
sold "the piano" for £2000 to Thomson, but has no intention of selling "The Thames" at the moment. C. intends
visiting the International Exhibition w hen in London. 'Yours very truly / J.J.Cow an'
MS Whistler C236
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Caledonian Club, 30 Charles Street, St. James's. S.W.,
1 June 1899. 'Dear W histler' The picture C. has just bought for £700 from Lord Battersea is 'Chelsea reach in
pink & grey' and not a Valparaiso. C. thinks it is very beautiful & Thomson w ill have to pay a lot to get it back. C.
understands w hy W. has kept Harmony in grey and green. Since the Royal Scottish Academy Exhibition has More Details
closed C. asks if he should send The Thames to Venice now , as the people there keep asking for it and tell
them he no longer has the Piano. C. met J. M. Sw an, animal painter, w ho praised W. 'Yrs in haste / J.J.Cow an'.
[John Macallan Sw an, A.R.A. an animal & figure painter not only exhibited at the R.A. & the Salon but also at the
Grosvenor Gallery & New Gallery]
MS Whistler C239
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 28th Decr. 1899.
'My dear W histler,' C. has decided not to buy any more of W 's. w ork until he gets and pays for his ow n portrait.
Is w orried as The Thames in ice has not yet been returned from Venice, and [The] Princess [du pays de la]
porcelaine w as in London a month ago. C. has met an old friend of W., [Alfred] Chapman of Liverpool w ho is
coming to see the ten pictures and w atercolours of W.'s that C. ow ns. Has also met A. R. Collie w ho once made More Details
arrangements w ith W. for Cecil Rhodes portrait. Sends comps. to Miss Phillips [sic]. Thanks W histler for his
letter forgiving him for selling the 'Piano picture'. He got this & Thames in Ice through dealers but w ill avoid
dealers in future.
[A. R. Collie?]
MS Whistler C241
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 12 Feb 01. 'My
dear W histler,' Has lent the Chelsea Nocturne, and Chelsea Pink and grey (No. 27) to the Royal Scottish
Academy. W h. opens this w eek. The art critic of the Scotsman is ignored as much as his subject. C. also
promised to lend The Thames in ice to the Glasgow International Exhibition in May. C. needs money & has More Details
decided to sell some pictures [D. Croal] Thomson made an offer for The Thames in ice w hich C. refused. C. now
ow ns fourteen paintings & draw ings by W. There are rumours W histler is in Tangiers, Glasgow or Edinburgh.
C.'s son is prospering in S. Africa. 'Yours very sincerely / J.J.Cow an'
MS Whistler C244
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Edinburgh, 25-6 Feb. 1901. "My dear W histler" C.
thanks W. for his letters from Ajaccio & compares him to Napoleon He hopes the Marseilles doctor cured W. C.
agrees to lend his pictures to W histler's proposed exhibition. He has not sold the Thames in Ice: W hen pressed
he suggested a price of £1500 to [D.C.] Thomson but w ithdrew his offer. He has sold some w orks by James
Maris, Jacques & Bosboom. He lists the pictures in his collection, three w ater colours. "Mrs W hibley - Feather
boa", "Pink & Rose - The Mother's Sleep", & a street scene ("Hoxton" noted in W histler's hand) w hich he More Details
bought from Reid & is one of his favourites. He has six oils, tw o, "The Cure's [little] class" (and one W histler
notes as '"Angry Sea" - St Ives') boh bought from Goupils: and others w hich W. identifies as "Chelsea Shop", a
house front "Lyme Regis", an upright "Courtyard - House in Dieppe", and a study of a head like "La petite
Souris" w hich C. particularly likes. He also has four lithographs including "Les bonnes du Luxembourg", all
signed and bought from The Fine Art Society. "Alw ays Yours sincerely"/J.J. Cow an."
MS Whistler C245
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B., 27 Feb 1901. 'Dear
W histler' Wonders if W. w ill understand his sketches. W 's. Nocturne in Gold and grey [at the R.S.A.] w as called More Details
'Cold and Grey' by an art critic. 'Alw ays yours / J.J.Cow an'.
Enclosed are five sketches of some of the panels in C's. possession.
MS Whistler C246
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. Wester Lea, Murrayfield, N.B., 30th June 1901. 'My
dear W histler,' Has sent the tw o pictures w hich he ow ns to W. and w ill be curious to hear if he has been in
possession of stolen property. It w as some time after C. had seen The bridesmaid, that the signature made C. More Details
doubt its genuineness. C. has seen another head, w ith the same model & pose as the larger one. 'Alw ays
Yours sincerely / John J. Cow an'
MS Whistler C248
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 3rd July 1901. 'My
dear W histler,' In reply to W 's. telegram, C. states that he saw the head in November or December in More Details
[Alexander] Reid's possession. 'Yours very truly / John J. Cow an'.
[Alexander Reid, a picture dealer in Glasgow , w as a friend and admirer of W.]
MS Whistler C249
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 5 July 1901. "My
dear W histler", C. prefers not to buy the head of Alice Butt he saw at Reid's in November because it is so like
the one he bought in April 1900. He thinks w hen he saw it the head of Alice Butt might just have returned from
being at Goupils on approval since Reid or his brother mentioned this. Reid also had a picture of a red-haired
girl in crimson dress and/or crimson background. C. w ill enquire in Glasgow w here the tw o pictures are. C. paid More Details
Reid £450 for the larger head w hich he did not think w as repainted & bought the panels "Lyme Regis" &
"Vegetable Shop" at the same time. He paid £135 for the small head the "Bridesmaid" w hich completely took
him in. In November Le marchant had a Roumanian client interested in a W histler head. "Yours alw ays/J.J.
Cow an"
MS Whistler C251
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 24th Oct 1901.
'My dear W histler,' C. gave no information to [D. Croal ] Thomson or [W illiam] Marchant about the stolen
pictures. Asks to be kept informed of the matter. C. is selling his pictures and has had enquiries about The More Details
Thames in ice, the Chelsea picture once ow ned by Cyril Flow er, the Mrs. W hibley and Oxted, w atercolours. C.
queries the Oxted title. Sends his regards to Miss Phillip. 'Yours very truly/John J. Cow an' Note in W histler's
hand "All this is about Hessel, & the stolen pictures - through Reid & Bernheim."
Also a copy of this letter w ithout W 's. note in Miss Birnie Philip's handw riting, fs. w ritten on one side, ms copy.
MS Whistler C253
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 2nd Novr. 1901.
'My dear W histler,' C. does not w ish to attack [Alexander] Reid and encloses a letter from his law yer w hich
states that any suspicion of foul play ought to be dealt w ith by the Public Prosecutor, w ho at the public
expense undertakes the investigation. Thanks W. for [Charles] Freer's address to w hom he has offered The More Details
Thames in ice for £2000 and Mrs. W hibley for £400. 'Alw ays Yours sincerely / John J. Cow an'.
[31st October 1901. From Menzies Black & Menzies, 123 George Street, Edinburgh to J. J. Cow an, Westerlea,
Murrayfield. 'Dear Sir' If W histler suspects Reid of being implicated in selling pictures to C. under false pretences
he should inform the public Prosecutor w ho w ill make all the necessary enquiries. 'We are,/Yours
faithfully/Menzies Black & Menzies']
MS Whistler C255
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Cow an. 20 North Audley Street, Nov. 10. 1901. 'Do you mean, then, to tell
me, my dear Cow an, that you are not going to stand by the McNeill in any w ay!-' Reid may w ell be honest but
should be made to explain w here he got the tw o dubious paintings. It is W histler rather than Reid w ho has More Details
suffered in this affair. C. has done w ell w ith the sales of his genuine W histlers, to the tune of £3000: and
W histler encloses a telegram from Freer offering to buy the tw o paintings offered outright. 'Your friend/The
lonely McNeill.'
MS Whistler C256
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 12th Novr. 1901.
'My dear W histler,' C. maintains that he stood by W. in sending him the tw o pictures last summer. Admits that
he has done w ell from the commercial point of view but thinks Freer is getting his money's w orth. C. is not like More Details
Studd w ho puts his W histler's above everything else. He feels a fool for buying the canvas and panel, and for
sending them to W., and in to attack Reid at W histler's request. 'Alw ays yours w ith gratitude,/admiration &
affectionate/regard/John J. Cow an'
MS Whistler C257
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Cow an. 8 Fitzroy Street, Nov. 19. 1901. 'My dear Cow an-' C. should not
regret sending the tw o pictures to W. He has been proud to exhibit his collection, including The Piano and the More Details
Ice Picture, and its value is enhanced by W histler's authentication. It is en everybody's interest to find out the
truth- even for the dealer, Reid of Glasgow . 'Alw ays, my dear Cow an/the McNeill'
MS Whistler C259
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Cow an, John J., [38 West Register Street, Edinburgh.]. Garlant's Hotel,
Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [Nov 1901] 'Your letter is most interesting, and of course, my dear Cow an, you w ill stick More Details
to the McNeill! - as you have done all along - and as for Reid you can bring no harm to him - if he be an honest
man - and if he be a dishonest one...' (unsigned).
[Year inferred from other correspondence on this subject]
MS Whistler C260
Letter from John James Cow an to James McNeill W histler. 38 West Register Street, Edinburgh, 19th. Nov 1902.
'My dear W histler,' Encloses eleven photographs of all W 's. pictures and draw ings in his possession except that
of Morby Hall & queries titles. C. has offered Pink and Grey, Chelsea to [Charles] Freer. C. w as distressed at
W 's. illness but heard a good account of W histler's health from Freer. Sends his regards to Miss Phillips. 'Yours
as ever / J.J.Cow an'. More Details
[C. sold Variations in Pink and Grey, Chelsea to Freer in December 1902. Rose & Pink, the Mothers Sleep.
Horton. The Angry Sea, St. Ives - Rev 397. The Cure's Little Class - Rev 318. Chelsea Shop (Vegetable Shop)
Rhode Island - Rev 344. Lyme Regis (Freer) - Rev 350. Cow ryend (?), House in Dieppe - Rev 388. Brow n & Gold
Lillie in our Alley - Rev 286. Nocturne Venice - Rev 93 (Wales). Variations in Pink & Grey, Chelsea - Rev 50
(Freer). Nocturne in Brow n & Gold, Chelsea Rags - Rev 363]
MS Whistler C261
Letter from R. Craw ford to James McNeill W histler. Burns, Craw ford & Co., 84, Miller Street, Glasgow , May 2.
1891. 'I opened a District Exhibition of Pictures and Scupture on the South Side last night'. C. is convenor of the
Fine Art Committee w hich arranged the exhibition w here the portrait of Carlyle, the first picture purchased by More Details
the Corporation, w as exhibited. It w as w ell received and C. liked it better than w hen he saw it previously. He
remembers the tw o interview s w ith W histler w hen arranging the purchase. He asks W histler if he w ould paint
him something for £20 to remember him by since he cannot afford more 'I am/Yours very truly/R Craw ford'
MS Whistler C262
Letter from Robert Craw ford to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 84 Miller Street, Glasgow ,13 May 1891. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Sympathises w ith W histler in his attack of 'La Grippe' and hopes that he w ill make a good recovery.
There is no hurry for C's 'little matter'. 'Yours very truly Robert Craw ford'.
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[Robert Craw ford w a the Glasgow Councillor w ho w as Convenor of the Fine Art Committee responsible for
[Robert Craw ford w a the Glasgow Councillor w ho w as Convenor of the Fine Art Committee responsible for
buying the Carlyle and w ent to London to negotiate the sale. In a letter from C dated May 2 1891 dealing w ith
the exhibition of the Carlyle in the Corporation Gallery he asks W to paint a small picture for tw enty guineas. It
is this that is referred to in this letter]
MS Whistler C263
Letter from Osw ald Craw furd to James McNeill W histler. Queen Anne's Mansions, S.W., July 2 90. 'My dear Mr
W histler,' He admires W histler's w ork and is relieved that W histler liked w hat he w rote of W histler's book. He More Details
does not alw ays agree w ith the three people he mentioned in the article but they have stood out against 'the
hosts of Philistia'. 'Yours alw ays cordially/Osw ald Craw furd.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to S.R. Crockett 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday 9 Jan [1898] 'Dear Mr.
Crockett.' W histler w as surprised to hear from C. and tells him that unless he can come over to Paris, and pose
for W histler to complete his portrait, he w ill not get the portrait for W histler w ill not come to London. More Details
(unsigned).
[The grey man published in 1876. The life & w ork of Samuel Rutherford Crockett, Islay Murray Donaldson,
Aberdeen 1989]
MS Whistler C264
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Crosby. nd. [1900?] 'Dear Miss Crosby-' W histler w ill be glad to oblige
her. He commends her brother w ho distinguished himself as a soldier and remembers a Crosby w ho w as w ith More Details
him at West Point and died in the Civil War. 'Very sincerely/JMcNeill W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Dated from b'fly & Wed 27 June [1900]]
MS Whistler C266
Account from Messrs Cundall & Co., Photographic Institution to James McNeill W histler. 168 New Bond Street,
next to "The Clarendon" W. and 19 Bedford Gardens, Kensington. Aug 26 186[3-5] Bill for copying Battersea More Details
Bridge and 'Golden Screen' on 26 August, and for copies and expenses, to a total of £3.14.0. (unsigned)
MS Whistler C267
Letter from Philip Currie to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 'Friday night' [1885] 'Dear
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W histler I congratulate you on a brilliant success. Your lecture w as admirably delivered and w as as w itty as it
w as true. Yours very truly/Philip Currie'
MS Whistler C268
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Currie, [London]. 454 Fulham Road, [1885 - 1888] 'All your letters to
their varios addresses have come in, my dear Currie, - w ith the exception of the one carefully w ithheld by More Details
Oscar, as a proof of pretty distraction - he elaborates all my best vices! Of course I w ill come - most charming of
hosts -' Signed w ith the Butterfly
MS Whistler C270
Letter from George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan to James McNeill W histler. Munich, November 14 [1888]
'Dear Mr. W histler-' Paulus is involved in returning the pictures after the close of the exhibition. C. believes More Details
W histler's name has been proposed and accepted but this is not official: and that he has been elected
honorary member of the Academy in Munich. 'Yrs very truly/Henry Cadogan.'
MS Whistler C271
Letter from George Henry Cadogan, 5th Earl Cadogan to James McNeill W histler. Munich, 24 xi 88. 'Dear Mr.
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W histler.' Raulbach thinks that W histler is unique: w hatever his nationality: so the latter has no influence on
the honour 'Yrs very sincerely/Henry Cadogan.'
MS Whistler C272
Letter from John Cavafy to James McNeill W histler. 2, Upper Berkeley Street, Portman Square. W., Oct 25. 1886.
'Dear W histler' Cavafy's father unw illing to lend his pictures for exhibition in America but is prepared to do so More Details
for the subsequent exhibition in London, in condition that they are returned immediately after the close of the
show . 'Yours very truly John Cavafy'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin Campbell. [22 June 1888]
MS Whistler C279
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Secretary of the Caxton Club]. nd c. July 21st [1900] 'Dear Sir. I have
just heard from Mr Roulier' the intention of their Club to reproduce his etchings and to this end has had them More Details
photographed. Hopes they w ill let W histler have the negatives or destroy them.
[Another draft for letter of July 21st, MS W histler R30. Other drafts at C70, 71]
MS Whistler D1
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor of the [Daily?] Chronicle. London, Aug 1896. 'Sir-' The 'Portrait
of a lady, by J. M. W histler' recently displayed in W illis' Rooms, 'to w hich the gifted Artist had affixed a flattering
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imitation of my mark in lieu' of his ow n respectable name, is-alas! not by me'. and w as w ithdraw n from auction
under protest at the last moment. W histler does not know the ow ner but w arns the public. 'And I have the
honour to be,/Sir,/Your obedient servt./J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler D2
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor of the 'Daily Chronicle']?.[October 1900] 'I am informed that Mr
W histler's attention has been draw n to a statment published in this column on October 6th,...' Apologises for
mistaken comment on a w ork submitted to the Paris Exhibition Jury and aw arded a Grand Prix, as being More Details
painted before the date specified. 'The above should be made the opening paragraph in the Art
Column./JMcN.W.'
MS Whistler D3
Letter from Geo. and W m. Webb to The Editor Of The Daily Chronicle. 39 New Broad Street, [London] E.C.,
[1900] 'Mr. W histler & the Paris Exhibition' Mr. [M.H.?] Spielmann w rote a paragraph (actually a letter) under this More Details
heading in their paper on the previous Friday w hich should not have appeared after the publication of the
apology agreed by W histler's law yers and the paper. 'Your obedt Servts/Geo & W m Webb'
MS Whistler D8
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Captain Hunter Davidson, c/o Mrs Ray, Annapolis, Maryland. U.S. 2 Lindsey
Row , Old Chelsea, Jan. 19. [1868] 'My dear Capt. Davidson-' W histler apologises for bothering D, but Doty has
placed various accusations against W histler before a club of w hich he is a member. They believed him, as a
former Captain in the Confederate army, and a post-captain of a frigate in the Chilean Navy in charge of an
important expedition in w hich D. w as also involved. Doty accused W histler of some association w ith his w ife, More Details
w hom he has been living w ith since they left Valparaiso. Both D. and Mr. McEvoy have suffered from Doty's
presumptions. Doty is now repeating the allegations he made against W histler in Valparaiso to revenge himself
on W histler w ho struck him w hen Doty approached him in London. Edenborough told W histler of the death of
D.'s cousin Tom Hunter and he sends his sympathy. He asks D. to w rite describing w hat he know s of Doty's
character 'Sincerely Yours/JAMcN W.'
MS Whistler D9
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Captain Hunter Davidson, Annapolis, Maryland, U.S. 2 Lindsey Row , Old
Chelsea, Jany 19th. [1868] 'My dear Capt. Davidson,' Certain charges made against W histler by Doty have
been brought before a Club. Doty's position is strong because he is said to have been a Captain in the
Confederate States Army, and recently Post Captain of A Chilean Navy Frigate commanding the expedition in More Details
w hich D. is supposed also to have taken part. The accusations involve W histler and Mrs. Doty w ith w hom Doty
has lived since leaving Valparaiso '...Sincerely Yours'.
Copy in Anna W histler's hand.
MS Whistler D10
Letter from Hunter Davidson to James McNeill W histler. General Assembly of Maryland, Senate, Annapolis, Feby
7th. 1868. 'My dear Sir' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 19 January. D. knew H. H. Doty as a contractor w ith a
Chilean agent in London in 1865, and he shipped as a seaman w ith D. on the ship the Henrietta w hich D. More Details
commanded on a Torpedo expedition to Chile. Doty is not a captain, the w oman he travels w ith is not his w ife,
he stole £100 from D. and his conduct in the hotel in Valparaiso w as disgusting. Mr. Edenborough can bear out
his statement that Doty is a villain and a cow ard, and W histler a gentleman 'Very truly Yours/Hunter Davidson.'
MS Whistler D11
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Captain Hunter Davidson, General Assembly of Maryland, Senate,
Annapolis. U.S.A. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, January 19th. & Feby. 7th. 1868. More Details
Regarding Doty affair.
MS Whistler D38
Letter from Charles W. Deschamps to James McNeill W histler. Faulkner's Office, Main Line, Waterloo Station
S.E.,7 August 1890. 'My dear W histler, I find that I shall need a certain sum of money by next w eek... I should
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therefore be pretty relieved if Mr. Ionides or some other of your friends could be tempted to purchase the
picture... perhaps you w ill not mind w riting to Mr. Ionides, as you suggested. Believe me,/Ever yours
sincerely,/Ch. W. Deschamps.'
MS Whistler D39
Receipt from Charles W. Deschamps to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. [Society of French
Artists, 168 New Bond Street, London.], 8th. April 1891. Receipt for £50 making £72 paid for the picture Yacht More Details
Race or Trouville. The total price is £160 but the deal is annulled if D. pays back the £72. 'Charles W.
Deschamps'
MS Whistler D40
Letter from Georges Destree to James McNeill W histler. 53 Camberw ell New Road, London S.E., [c.10 July 1886]
"Cher Monsieur W histler-" He received a letter from W histler at the Vale, Kings Road & w ent there to find it More Details
uninhabited, & w onders if the letter w as a joke. He w ill pick up "les etudes de Dario" at W histler's studio this
w eek. "Pardon de vous deranger si souvent & bien a vous./Georges Destree."
[Reply to D211 [9 July 1886]]
MS Whistler D41
Letter from Georges Destree to James McNeill W histler. 250 Kennington Park Rd., [London] S.W., Lundi [1891]
'Cher Monsieur W histler.' He remembers W histler's kindness on his last visit to London. He has come over again
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to w ork on a volume of poems in prose, and w ould like to see W histler and his paintings. 'Bien a vous/Georges
Destree'.
[Draft to Heinemann on page 4]
MS Whistler D44
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Melville Dew ey?], [The Library, N.Y. State University]. nd. [1895] 'It is sad
that I should be shelved in the Library as an element of education-' W histler does not w ant his book to be More Details
prescribed in schools: and mentions the incorrect nature of information as for example the number of places
w here he is said to have been born. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D45
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Melvil Dew ey, Esq. M.A., Secretary, [Board of Regents, University of the
State of New York.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd [1895] 'Sir-' W histler has been sent the State Library Bulletin, More Details
Bibliography No 1, May 1895. 'Guide to the Study of JMcN W histler', by Messrs. W. S. Forsyth & Joseph LeRoy
Harrison: he points out a statement on page 2: and objects to an item associating W histler w ith a member of
his class at West Point, w ho w as dismissed from the US Army w ith the rank of Major in 1880. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D46
Letter from Serge Diaghilev to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Hotel, Friedrichstrasse 103, Berlin, [1898]
"Monsieur. Jusqu'a present nous n'avons obtenu de vos oeuvres que la petite tete de Mr. Heinemann. Ms.
Cow an, Burrell et Robertson n'ont pas du tout repondu, tandis que le dernier a refuse. Je suis certain que is More Details
vous vouliez leur ecrire un mot, ils auraient certainement envoye (sic). Je regrette de ne pas avoir le tableau de
Mr. Cow an d'autant plus qu'il m'a deja envoye une fois..." (sic). "Agreez cher Maitre l'assurance de mes
sentiments distingues/Serge Diaghilev."
MS Whistler D54
Letter from Sister M. Dominic to James McNeill W histler. Convent of Mercy, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, 23.10.01.
'James McNeill W histler. Esq. Dear Sir' Asks for a 'contribution of your justly valued books "The Gentle Art of More Details
Making Enemies" etc.' for their library w hich has been started for the poor. Lord Roberts sent a copy of
'Fortyone Years in India.' 'I remain Dear Sir, Faithfully in J. C. Sister M. Dominic.'

Subscription form from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells for tw o new etchings by James Abbot McNeil W histler: The More Details
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tw o ships, Tatting. [January 1880]. 2 copies.
Both annotated by W histler: The plate sold by me to Messrs Dow desw ell and destroyed.
MS Whistler D64
Letter from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. 133 New Bond Street, London, 1 July 1885.
'By Sale of 29 Pictures by yourself framed nett £200.0.0. Less Cash advanced you on June 11- £50.0.0.= More Details
£150.0.0. One other making up the 30 entrusted to us has been handed to Mr Poole to make up his number -
make note of this Received J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler D65
Letter from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. 113 New Bond Street, London, 16 Feb 1886.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Warns W histler that a man is coming to them on the follow ing day and may decide to buy the More Details
plates for £400 or £500 as a speculation, if W histler w ill print a number of sets, and D. w ill make all the
arrangements for publishing and selling. Asks W histler to w ire in reply. 'Yrs truly/D & D'
MS Whistler D66
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [Walter?] Dow desw ell, [160 New Bond Street, London, W ]. Beaufort
Grill Club, 32, Dover Street W., [c.1886-7] 'Dear Mr. Dow desw ell-' Asks D. and his brother not to reply to the More Details
article in 'The Artist' w hich D. show ed W histler recently. It is beneath their notice. (signed w ith Butterfly)
MS Whistler D67
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [Walter?] Dow desw ell, [160 New Bond Street, London, W.]. Beaufort
Grill Club, 32 Dover Street W., [c.1885-7] 'Dear Mr. Dow desw ell-' Asks D. and his brother not to reply to the More Details
article in 'The Artist' w hich D. show ed W histler recently. It is beneath their notice. (signed w ith Butterfly)
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Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. April 2 1886. Receipt More Details
for tw o dozen proofs from 14 etchings of second Venice Set
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Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. April 3 1886.
'Received from JMcN W histler proofs: Furnace Nocturne....2. proofs- Upright Venice ....1. proofs - Nocturne More Details
Palaces. 2. proofs - Walter Dow desw ell-/w ith thanks'
MS Whistler D71
Letter from Dow desw ell & Sons to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Publishers, Tw o doors from the Grosvenor
Gallery, 133 New Bond Street, July 3rd 1886. 'Dear Mr W histler' D. returns 68 draw ings and pictures and is
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keeping a dozen in w hich people are interested. He w ould have liked to keep them all as Mr. Forbes, Miss Ellen
Terry, Mrs Ravenhead and others w ere still making their minds up. If they should approach W histler separately
D. reminds him they are his clients. 'Yours faithfully/Dow desw ell & Sons.'
MS Whistler D72 - Whistler pastel owners

List from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells, Fine Art Publishers, 160, New Bond Street, London, W., [1884x6].
'W histler Pastel Ow ners/Ross W inans/W.J. Gallow ay (deceased)/2 Compton Terrace/Upper Street -
Islington./J.P. Heseltine/196 Queens Gate/Louis Huth./J.E. Boehm/A. Muir/42 Holland Park./H.S. Theobald/J.A. More Details
Thrupp/111 Maida Vale./Cyril Flow er 7 Hyde Park Place/J.S. Forbes. Garden Corner./Lady Ross./Walhampton
Park./Lymington. Hampshire./H. Roscoe/69 Cadogan Place./J.R. Burn/5 upper Phillimore Gardens/T. Way./B.
Scoones. 14 Chelsea Embank./Mrs Skipp Lloyd./Lion Mansion/Brighton./Mrs. Sartoris/J.H. Hutchinson/42
Lancaster Gate./(these pastels are in Mr. W histler's possession)'
MS Whistler D73
List from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. List of paintings sold at the tw o exhibitions of
"Notes"-"Harmonies"-"Nocturnes" in 1884 and 1886: 1884 Cat. Nos. 13;27?;8;15;19;21;22;24;27?;28;35;49 More Details
or 58;48;39 or 50;61: 1886 Cat.Nos. 1;23;68;35;40;62;54;58;63;38 respectively: and those in W histler's
hand, 1884 Cat.Nos. 38 and 52 respectively
MS Whistler D74
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. July 18 1886. Receipt More Details
for 44 proofs of five etchings from the second Venice Set 'Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D75
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. July 28 1886. Receipt for 61 proofs of nine More Details
etchings of the second Venice set 'Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D76
List by James McNeill W histler. July 31 1886. List of 11 proofs of nine etchings of the second Venice Set
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(unsigned).
[W 's hand]
MS Whistler D77
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. July 31 1886. Receipt for 11 proofs of nine More Details
etchings of the second Venice set, (as listed in BP II 28/17) 'Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D78
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. Aug. 20 1886. 'Received from JMcN. W histler
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follow ing proofs-(first sent)-' 29 proofs of 16 etchings of the second Venice set. 'Recd. Walter Dow desw ell'.
[In pencil.]
MS Whistler D79
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. Aug. 25 1886. Receipt for 5 proofs of four More Details
etchings of the second Venice set 'Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D80
Receipt from Messrs Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Sept 21st 1886. Receipt for 44
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proofs of ten etchings of the second Venice Set. 'W histler A Killen'.
Receipt signed by W. A. Killen for Messrs Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells. W 's hand.
MS Whistler D81
Receipt from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Sept. 25 1886. Receipt for 28 proofs of five More Details
etchings of the second Venice Set 'W AKillen'.
On back of S.B.A. headed embossed notepaper. Receipt signed by W. A. Killen for Dow desw ell's.
MS Whistler D82
Receipt from Dow desw ell's to James McNeill W histler. Sept. 29th 1886. 'Received from J. McN. W histler, for
Messrs. Dow desw ells, the follow ing proofs: The Long Lagoon-16. San Giorgio-10. = 26. proofs Received by/A. More Details
Greator Esq'.
On back of S.B.A. headed embossed paper. Receipt signed by A. Greator(?) for Dow desw ell's.
MS Whistler D83
Receipt from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Oct. 2 1886. Receipt for 27 proofs of four
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etchings of the second Venice Set 'W.A.Killen'.
On back of S.B.A. embossed headed paper. Receipt signed by W. A. Killen for Dow desw ell's.
MS Whistler D84
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell (Dow desw ell & Dow desw ell's) to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Publisher's,
Tw o doors from the Grosvenor Gallery, 133 New Bond Street, October 2nd 1886. 'My dear W histler' Encloses a
list of the proofs they have received to date, of 279 proofs of the 26 etchings. Asks w hat happened at the More Details
S.B.A. meeting on the previous night. 'Yours alw ays/Walter Dow desw ell' Adds that Sparks made the list and he
has not checked it, but it is not entirely correct as there w ere tw o complete sets of 'Doorw ay and Vine'. D. w ill
check it on the follow ing Monday. 'W.D.'
MS Whistler D85
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell (Dow desw ell & Dow desw ell's) to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Publisher's,
tw o doors from the Grosvenor Gallery, 133 New Bond Street, October 4th 1886. 'My dear W histler' Explains that More Details
Sparks confused tw o of the etchings and omitted the tw o complete sets from the list. The full list up to the
previous Saturday should include a total of 331 proofs from the 26 etchings. 'Yours alw ays/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D86
Receipt from Dow desw ell's to James McNeill W histler. Oct. 6 1886. Receipt for 85 proofs of eight etchings of the
second Venice Set, including destroyed proofs of 'Rialto' and 'Little Court'. 'W histler A Killen'. More Details
Receipt signed by W. A. Killen (for Dow desw ell's).
MS Whistler D87
Receipt from Messrs. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Oct 21 1886. Receipt for 73 proofs of six etchings of
the second Venice Set, plus destroyed proofs of 'Lobster Pots', 'Lagoon Noon', 'Ponte Piovan' and 'Quiet Canal'. More Details
Notes that a destroyed proof of 'Little Court' has already been sent. 'W.A. Killen'.
Receipt signed by W.A. Killen For Messrs. Dow desw ell.
MS Whistler D88
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. Oct 26 1886. Receipt for 58 proofs of seven More Details
etchings of the second Venice Set 'JMcN W histler / Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D89
Letter from Walter [Dow desw ell] (Dow desw ell & Dow desw ell's) to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Publisher's,
Tw o doors from the Grosvenor Gallery, 133 New Bond Street, October 29th 1886. 'My dear W histler' D. had More Details
delivered six sets of the etchings and requires an additional proof of 'Bead Stringers' to make up one of the
sets. He has only 21 proofs left of seven of the etchings and asks W histler to print more of these. D. is seeing
Miss Lenoir at 10 p.m. 'Yours alw ays/Walter.'
MS Whistler D90
Receipt from Messrs. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dec. 15 18. W.A. Killen'. More Details
Receipt signed by W.A. Killen for Messrs. Dow desw ell.
MS Whistler D91
Receipt from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Dec 18-19-20 n.d. Note of 3 proofs of 'Little
Lagoon' and 9 'Little Venice' delivered on 18 December, 6 'The Riva' and tw o 'The Doorw ay' (queried) on 19 More Details
December, and four 'The Piazetta' on 20 December.
Draft receipt of proofs.
MS Whistler D92
Receipt from Messrs. Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Jan 5 1887. Receipt for 31 proofs of six etchings of More Details
the second Venice Set 'W.A. Killen'.
On back of S.B.A. embossed printed notepaper. Receipt signed by W. A. Killen for Messrs. Dow desw ell.
MS Whistler D93
Letter from Chas. Savage to James McNeill W histler. Saturday Jan 15 1887? 'Received nine shillings from Mr. More Details
W histler for Mrs Godw in- Received same.../Chas Savage'.
On verso: list of proofs (Venice Series).
MS Whistler D94
Letter from Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. 113 New Bond Street, London, February 4th
1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Requests copies of [lithographs] giving numbers from Wedmore's Catalogue, Nos. More Details
88,93,99,104-111,113,119,124-129,133,135,138-140,148,187-214. 'Yours faithfully/Dow desw ell & Sons.'
MS Whistler D95
Receipt, signed by Walter Dow desw ell, to James McNeill W histler. July 2 1887. 'Received for Messrs Dow desw ell More Details
"Doorw ay & Vine", five proofs - 5 "The Balcony" tw o proofs - 2' 'Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D96
Letter from C.W. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells, Fine Art Publishers, 160
New Bond Street, 16 July 1887. 'My Dear Mr W histler' D.acknow ledges receipt of W histler's account and the
proofs. Suggests W histler initials the extra proofs. W histler's secretary should call on the follow ing Monday to More Details
collect the cheque for £100 on account. The balance w ill be sent w hen W histler returns to tow n. 'Yrs very
truly/C. W. Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D97
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Dow desw ell. July 16 1887 Messrs. Dow desw ell-to JMcN. W histler More Details
for printing one thousand and ninety three proofs of Venice Second Series, at tw o guineas & a half per dozen -
£238-17-6. Received on act. £50-0-0 = £188-17-6
MS Whistler D98
Letter from Dow desw ells & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Fine Art Publishers, 160 New Bond
Street,10:8:87. 'Returned to Mr. W histler-/1 Doorw ay-Church Street/1 Regents Quadrant/4 W indsor/4 Little
Chelsea/1 Muff.' (unsigned).
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Tw o lists of proofs returned to W. from Dow desw ells. Entry for 27 July 1887 in BP II Ledger a, pp. 35-6 : a
receipt for 53 proofs of 26 etchings signed 'Walter Dow desw ell'. The proofs are listed in W 's hand and corrected
by him in pencil to exclude those mentioned above. The first total of 53 proofs cost £315.0.0., the corrected
total w ould be £135.9.0.
MS Whistler D99
Receipt from Ch. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Aug 24 1887. 'Received one proof "W indsor Castle, dry
point .... £10-10-.. one proof "Little Chelsea" .... £5- 5. = tw o proofs £15-15. Ch:Dow desw ell'. More Details
Receipt signed by Ch: Dow desw ell. These are included in a list in Charles Hanson's w riting in BP II Ledger a,
p.36 under this date. This list adds single proofs of five other etchings costing 24 gns.
MS Whistler D100
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Capstone (?) Lodge, [Clovelly] Ilfracombe, August
27th 87. 'My dear W histler' Suggests Mr. Hanson makes out W histler's account now that he has received the More Details
returned proofs. Mr. Edw ards w ill tell D. w hen he has this and D. w ill then persuade his father to send W histler
some money. Suggests he comes and paints Clovelly babies. 'Yours [illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D101
Draft from Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler.Aug 29 1887? 'Took out:/1. Railw ay arch-/1. Scaffolding-/1.
Petticoat Lane.' More Details
Draft list of proofs
MS Whistler D103
Receipt from C. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. September 26 1887. Receipt for single proofs of 'Booth at
a Fair', 'Fragment of Piccadilly', 'corner of Palais Royal', 'Nocturne Shipping', costing in all £25.4.0. 'C. More Details
Dow desw ell.'
[This transaction is also recorded in BP II Ledger a, p. 36, in Charles Hanson's hand. Receipt signed by C.
Dow desw ell]
MS Whistler D104
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells, Fine Art Publishers, 160
New Bond Street, September 27th 1887. 'Dear W histler' Asks for single copies of 'Nocturne Shipping', More Details
'Steamboat Fleet', 'Regents Quadrant', 'Smithy' and 'Nash's Fruit Shop'. 'Yours [illeg]/Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D105
Receipt from Ch. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Sept 30 1887. Receipt for single proofs of 'Nocturne
Shipping', 'Regents Quadrant' and 'Nashes Fruit Shop' costing 19 guineas in all. 'Ch. Dow desw ell'.
[This transaction is also recorded in BP II Ledger a, p.36, in Charles Hanson's hand. W received payment for More Details
Dow desw ell's purchases from 27 July to 30 September, amounting to £203.18.3. after the 20% discount had
been subtracted, by bill 'at four months' on 7 October 1887, and a further cheque for £3.8.2. 'for variant
(discount) on above bill at four months' on 11 October. Receipt signed by Ch: Dow desw ell]
MS Whistler D106
Receipt from Dow desw ell & Sons to James McNeill W histler. Feb. 1 1888. Receipt for 19 proofs of 15 etchings
(including several of Brussels), costing £157.18.5. in all (unsigned) w ith note on verso subtracting one proofs, More Details
and making total cost £145.15.6.
[BP II Ledger a, p.36 records this transaction and notes that W w as paid the £145.15.6. by cheque on 7
February 1888 (entry in Charles Hanson's w riting). Tw o Receipts from Dow desw ells]
MS Whistler D107
Receipt from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. 14:2:88. Receipt for 26 proofs of 15 etchings
including ones of Bruges and Brussels., 'Walter Dow desw ell' 'Received the above except the 2 "Steps-Milman
Row "-' More Details
[BP II Ledger a, p.37, entry in Charles Hanson's w riting records this transaction and payment 'by bill at three
months' after the subtraction of 20% discount, of £213.7.3, plus payment by cheque of the discount on this bill,
of £2.13.4. Receipt signed by Walter Dow desw ell]
MS Whistler D108
Letter from C.W. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. [Dow desw ell & Dow desw ell], 160 New Bond St., Feb 27
1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' I have procured the "World" and fail to find anything w hatever in it w hich affects the More Details
question - do enlighten me I beg you at once - The paragraph relating to our Show is ridiculous Yrs
Alw ays/Ch.Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D109
New Bond Street, London W., March 7th 1888. 'My dear W histler' D. is sending the four draw ings W histler
promised to look at and perhaps w ork on. Mr. Hutchinson w as delighted w ith W histler's offer. Sparkes laid the More Details
draw ings on board. D. invites W histler to attend a Private View of a small exhibition of Cotmans. 'Yours.
[illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D110
New Bond Street, April 16th 1888. 'Dear W histler, There are some more queries raised by the underw riters More Details
about the tw o "Chapman" pictures. You had better come dow n and see me. In haste/Yours/Walter
Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D111
New Bond Street, London W., April 23 1888. 'Dear W histler' D. has heard from Chapman that w hen he returns More Details
to Liverpool on Tuesday or Wednesday he w ill send the pictures. Some other pictures for Munich have not yet
been collected by the agents so they can all go together. 'In haste/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D112
New Bond Street, London W., April 27 1888. 'Dear W histler' The tw o pictures have arrived and are lovely. They More Details
w rote in reply to Mr. Chapman assuring him the pictures w ere fully protected. D. advises W histler to assure him
the policies w ill be renew ed if the pictures are detained longer than expected. The picture for Munich should be
returned immediately w ith Karly so that it can go to Dicksee's. 'Yours [illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D113
New Bond Street, London W., July 3rd 1888. 'Dear W histler' D. has sent W histler's note to Ingram as he More Details
w ished, at "Briarfield", Norbiton, Surrey, but asks W histler not to 'kill him.' The Arthur Collection of W histler's
etchings and others are being sold at Sothebys w ithin a few days. Asks if it is true about W histler's
"arrangement" 'Yours. [illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D114
Telegram from Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite St., Chelsea. [160 New Bond St.], Jy 21
88. 'Chapman old Policies w anted w ire Him for same Dow desw ell'. More Details
Note to Richard Holmes w ritten on it.
MS Whistler D115
Letter from C.W. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells, Fine Art Publishers, 160
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New Bond Street, London W., 27 July 1888. 'My Dear Mr W histler' Asks if W histler is thinking of holding an
exhibition of his w ork and if he w ishes to hold it w ith them, to suggest a date. 'Alw ays yours/CW Dow esw ell'
MS Whistler D116
New Bond Street, London W., Dec. 4th/88. 'My dear W histler' Asks W histler to let him come and see any new
etchings he has 'Yours [illeg.] / Walter Dow desw ell'.
[BP II Ledger a, p.37-8, lists in Charles Hanson's hand the sale of nine proofs of seven etchings inc. view s of More Details
Loches, Bourges, Paris, costing £97.13.0. less 20% discount. They w ere paid for by a bill at three months, at
5% discount, for £79.5.9. in all. Entry dated 10 December 1888. The draft entry on p.37 is signed w ith Charles
Hanson's initials 'C.H.']
MS Whistler D117
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. 160 New Bond Street, London W, December 19th / 88.
'My dear W histler' D. succeeded in retrieving the etching 'Rue de la Rochefoucauld' but four other etchings w ere More Details
returned w ith it and these he now sends to W, asking him to credit the £47.5.0. to their account. The other
collector w ill probably keep those sent. 'Yours sincerely/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D118
New Bond Street, London W, Jan 25th / 89. 'Dear W histler' W histler sent tw o proofs of 'The Hotel Croix' by More Details
mistake. D. sent the etchings to their client but he has returned six because the prices are too high. Asks if
W histler w ants them returned to him. 'Yours faithfully/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D119a
New Bond Street, London W., September 9th 89. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The cheque for £21.5.3. w as on account for
the proofs. The balance of the £40.6.5. w ill be sent w hen they have confirmation of the private and American More Details
sales. Corrects W histler's account w hich should be £26.5.0. and not £35.14.0 since the 'Murano's' are 5 gns.
not 8 gns. each. D. and his father are going to Italy in the follow ing w eek but agree that February is the best
month. Sends his father's regards to Mrs W histler. 'Yours [illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell'.
MS Whistler D120
Receipt from Messrs. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. [160 New Bond Street], September More Details
30 1889. Receipt for single proofs of 'Nocturne Shipping', 'Regents Quadrant' and 'Nash's Fruit Shop' costing 19
guineas in all, minus percentage, of £3.19.9. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D121
New Bond Street, London W., April 11th 90. 'My dear W histler' D. sent W histler 'The Art Journal' on the previous
day as he promised Bell. Encloses a copy of the catalogue of the exhibition 'Flesh Colour and Grey'. Asks if he More Details
saw a review of 'The Gentle Art' in the 'Evening New s' recently. D. encloses a cheque for £50 tow ards the price
of the etchings but although Mr. Hutchinson w ill have a set, several other collectors have refused them, having
seen them exhibited at the [Fine Art Society] and Vigo Street and not liked them. Enquires about developments
in the Ford affair. 'Yours [illeg.]/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D122
Account from Messrs. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells to James McNeill W histler. Printsellers & Publishers, 160 New
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Bond Street, London W., May 18 1890. Account for ten etchings of Amsterdam costing £118.13.0. less 20%
discount. £50 w as paid to W histler on April 14 leaving £44.18.6. outstanding. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D123
Letter from W.A. Edw ards to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells, Fine Art Publishers, 160 New
Bond Street, London W., May 22nd 1890. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to acknow ledge receipt of a cheque for £50 on More Details
April 12 and one for £44.18.6. on May 19 by w riting 'discharged in full' on their account, and returning it. 'We
are, Dear Sir,/Yours truly,/Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells/& W. A. Edw ards.'
MS Whistler D124
Letter from C.W. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Brantw ood, Macaulay Road, Clapham Common, Dec 6 /
90. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses his card so that W histler can pick up his screen. They had thought it w as given More Details
to them for a commission on the portrait W histler sold to an American for 60 gns. The American w as introduced
by them, and in fact w as taken to W histler's studio by Walter. 'Believe me/[illeg.]/C. W. Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D125
Letter from Walter Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. St. Enoch Station Hotel, Glasgow , December 7th
1890. 'My dear W histler' Asks w hat price W histler w ould take for the "Carlyle". He know s a man w ho lives More Details
mainly in Paris w ho might like it. D. met Duret in this hotel in the previous w eek and he returned to London w ith
D.'s brother. Begs W histler not to take the screen back from them. 'Yours very truly/Walter Dow desw ell.'
MS Whistler D126
Account from [Messrs Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells?] to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Feb More Details
21 91 [Postmark] Bill for £72.9.0. for six etchings of Amsterdam sent to Mallarmé on 21 February. (unsigned).
MS Whistler D127
Letter from [Walter Dow desw ell] to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells Limited, The
Dow desw ell Galleries, 160 New Bond Street, London W., September 25th / 91. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The executors
of the late Mr. Hutchinson have asked them to deliver any of his property they hold. Asks W histler to return the More Details
tw o draw ings he w as going to w ork on. 'We Remain,/Yours very truly/Dow desw ell &
Dow desw ells/Limited.[illeg.] [W.D.]'
MS Whistler D128
Letter from C.W. Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells Limd., The Dow desw ell
Galleries, 160 New Bond Street, London W., 19 Feb./92. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Reminds W histler that they sent him
tw o pastels belonging to the late Mr. Hutchinson some months previously. W histler promised to retouch them. If More Details
W histler has not returned them to Mrs. Hutchinson they ask him to send them to the Galleries to be framed as
they must go into the sale of his collection very soon. 'We remain/Yours very truly/For Dow desw ell &
Dow desw ells Limd./C. W. Dow desw ell'
MS Whistler D129
Letter from Charles Dow desw ell to James McNeill W histler. Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells Limd., The Dow desw ell
Galleries, 160 New Bond Street, London W., February 29/92. 'Dear Mr. W histler' D. has been persuading Mr.
Pegge of Brighton, one of their clients, to have his w ife's portrait painted by W histler, D. said W histler charged More Details
from 200-300 gns. for a full length portrait. Mr. Pegge w ill w rite to W. 'Yours truly/Charles Dow desw ell./for
Dow desw ell & Dow desw ells/Limd.'
MS Whistler D131
Letter from Helen Lenoir [?] to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C.,Feb 26 1885. 'Dear Mr
W histler' She encloses a rough statement of W histler's account. She has included the seats for the Baroness More Details
and Mr. Godw in but asks if they are paying for them. The advert in Truth w as paid in cash and the World has
not sent a bill yet. 'sincerely yrs/helen Lenoir'.
Rough statement of accounts enclosed.
MS Whistler D132
Card from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre,[1885, post-February] '3)/thing is American in
the autumn- if you w ill go- I w ill go over myself & do it.' She thinks W histler w ill be more successful than W ilde. More Details
She hopes W histler w ill not abandon her now the 'premiere' is over. 'Yrs [sincerely]/helene Lenoir'.
Ten O'clock. Card numbered 3 therefore 2 pages of letter are missing.
MS Whistler D134
Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Feb 25 1886. 'Dear Mr
W histler' She is sorry she missed the chance to see the room last night but w ill get Mr. Carte to arrange w ith
Leyland for them both to see it. She admired the cutting from the World and has already pasted in some More Details
cuttings from America. She informed the President of the Lotus Club and her manager that W histler had
postponed his trip until the Autumn because of his engagements w ith exhibitions in London and the Salon in
the Spring. 'Yrs alw ays/Helen Lenoir'
MS Whistler D135
Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Oct 16 1886. 'Dear Mr
W histler' She w rote to Rennell Rodd but suggests W histler also does so. She encloses a letter from their New More Details
York secretary Frank Moseman, and some presscuttings, for W histler to read and return. Congratulates
W histler on his cable. 'Ever Yours/Helen Lenoir'
MS Whistler D136
Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Oct 21 1886. 'Dear Mr
W histler' She telegraphed w hen she received W histler's note that she could not see W histler on the previous
day. She is sorry if W histler thinks she has not done all she can to help him. She and Mr. Carte w ould prefer to
keep their relationships w ith W histler friendly and do not w ant business to come betw een them. It might be
better to let someone also manage the American business. She did not know they could help to get W histler a
gold medal in Berlin, not having sent W histler's pictures there, and she thinks Rennell Rodd w ould have been
far more influential. She sent W histler the volumes so that he could let her know w hich papers he w anted her
to buy, in connection w ith the letter in the World: but she cannot do anything else until he gives her a list. More Details
W histler did not let her know w hich photographs he approved and w hen he does she w ill contact Dow desw ell
and arrange the business side of it. W histler also should let her know how many of his pictures he can get
together for exhibition in America. W hen W histler arrives in America he w ould have a manager to attend to all
his needs. Mr. Moseman has been busy there arranging W histler's affairs for months. She herself cannot go
across until the 'Mikado' stops its successful run. Mr. Carte w ill have sent W histler the letter she received from
the Redpath bureau. Their friend Major Pond w ould also do everything possible to help. Nobody there how ever
w ill accept the risk of the tour but Mr. Carte might do so if he is assured W histler is happy w ith their
management so far. 'Sincerely Yours/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Nov 9 1886. 'Dear Mr W histler,'
She instructed their agent in Berlin to try and collect W histler's tw o paintings and return them, as he w ished.
She has w ritten asking the Redpath [bureau] if they w ould be prepared to do the bookings for W, and to the More Details
gentleman w ho accompanied Matthew Arnold asking w hen he could accompany W. She has not seen Mr. Forbes
'Sincerely yours/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Dec 9 1886. 'Dear Mr W histler'
She w ill see Mr. Carte next morning and send W histler a reply immediately to the studio. She told Mr. Carte More Details
W histler w as satisfied w ith the security for lending money to the Society, and W histler w ould give Carte three
pictures as security for lending him the necessary money. She needs to know if the pictures w ould be Carte's
property until the loan w as repaid. Mr. Carte w ill let W histler know about the dinner. 'ever Yrs/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Dec 20 1886. 'Dear Mr
W histler,' Dinner is at Mr. Carte's flat at 31 Bedford Street, Covent Garden at 5 pm. Mrs. Charles W yndham w ill More Details
be there and possibly Mrs. Forbes. Mr. Carte has agreed to lend W histler £500 at 5% interest for a year, on the
security of three pictures w hich W histler may only sell through him during that time, but is free to exhibit.
George Lew is can draw the agreement up. 'Excuse haste/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Dec 14 1886. 'Dear Mr
W histler,' She encloses an extract from Mr. Carlotta's letter and asks W histler to send the letter required.
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W histler's secretary suggested they w ere to meet Mr. Lew is on Wednesday and she asks W histler to confirm
this, and to make sure the Secretary of the [Society of] British Artists sees Mr. Lew is before then. 'Sincerely
yrs/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., Jan 19 1887. 'Dear Mr More Details
W histler' She apologises for not w riting and asks if W histler w ill attend their first night. 'Yours ever/Helen
Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, Strand,Jan 29 87. 'Dear Mr W histler' Mr Lew is
expects to have arranged matters w ith W histler on Monday. She w ill send the cheque to Lew is w ho w ill give it More Details
to W histler on Tuesday. W histler can give the cheque to the Society [of British Artists] the same evening. W hen
the agreement and the pictures are settled everything else w ill follow . 'Yrs ever/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, Strand, Jan 31 87. 'Dear Mr W histler-' Sir
Arthur Sullivan is going aw ay and she has been busy getting copyright papers signed at the American More Details
consulate. She saw the pictures and w ishes they did not have to be hung facing the w all. She sent the cheque
to Lew is to give to W histler on Tuesday (the next day). W histler can then present the cheque at the meeting in
the evening. She suggests he calls on her after that. 'ever sincerely/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen Lenoir to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., April 15 1887. 'Dear Mr
W histler' She has just seen the note from W histler's secretary and asked Mr. Edw ards w hat W histler w anted. More Details
Mr. George Lew is thought the portrait of Lady Archibald [Campbell] should be sent in Mr. Carte's name but the
portrait of W histler's mother could go in W histler's name as long as W histler signs the enclosed document and
tells the committee to return it to Mr. Carte at the end of the exhibition. 'Sincerely yrs/Helen Lenoir'
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Letter from Helen D'Oyly Carte [Lenoir] to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, London, W.C., June 25 1888.
'Dear Mr. W histler' The majority of the Directors seem to think the decoration of the [Savoy Hotel] restaurant
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should be done by a large firm rather than by their men under the direction of an artist. Mr. Hollow ay does not
w ant anything to do w ith it. This is not w hat she and Mr. Carte had hoped that W histler w ould supervise the
w ork. 'Yrs ever sincerely/Helen D Carte'
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Letter from R. D'Oyly Carte to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, Strand, Dec. 2nd. 1885. 'My dear W histler'
L. encloses a letter from Miss Lenoir in w hich she enclosed a letter from Hathaw ay. He suggests W histler w aits
until she arrives in England before contacting the Lyceum Bureau. He returns an American new spaper cutting. More Details
'Yours sincerely/R D'Oyly Carte'.
Enclosures from Helen Lenoir & G. H. Hathaw ay
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Letter from R. D'Oyly Carte to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, Strand, March 20th 1888. 'My dear More Details
W histler,' L. w ishes to tell his Directors on w hat terms W histler w ould undertake the decorations for the Savoy
Hotel; and also w ants the Adelphi Terrace w ork on a business footing. 'Yours sincerely/R D'Oyly Carte'
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Letter from R. D'Oyly Carte to James McNeill W histler. Savoy Theatre, Strand, Sept. 29th. 1888. 'My dear Jimmy'
He congratulates W histler and his bride on the unexpected new s of their marriage 'Yours' alw ays sincerely/R More Details
D'Oyly Carte'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Herr von Metzsch, Royal Academy Of Dresden. 'Sir.-' W histler has been
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abroad and has only just received M.'s letter announcing that W histler had been admitted to the Royal
Academy of Dresden. Thanks the members and the King. (unsigned)
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Letter from Hans W. Singer to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Direction des Konigl. Kupferstichcabinets, Dresden
(& Schnorrstr. 20), 26. VIII. 95. 'Dear Sir:' S w ould like to reproduce some of W histler's etchings in an article in More Details
Haufstaengl's Art Monthly Kunst unser Zeit: if they can borrow some from Colnaghi in London: for October. He
saw the nearly complete collection of Sir John Day in London. '...your obedient servant/Hans W. Singer D.phil'
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Letter from Prof. Dr Max Lehrs to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W. Director of
the Royal Print Room, Dresden, Oct 9th 1901. 'Dear Sir' Sauter says that W histler w ill let them have the 8
etchings and lithograph on exhibition in Dresden for £50. The Treasurer of the International Exhibition w ill send More Details
the cheque and the Print Room pay the 10%. L. is most grateful to W. 'Believe me dear Sir/Your very obedient
servant/Prof. Dr. Lehres./'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Prof. Dr Max Lehrs, Director of the Royal Print Room, Dresden. [8, Fitzroy
Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W.], Oct. 14th 1901. 'Dear Sir-' Acknow ledges his letter of the 9, and the £50
paid. He read the catalogue at Sauter's house and realised that the lithograph belongs to Mr W illiam More Details
Heinemann and w as lent by him to the Universal Exhibition in 1900. W histler offers to replace it by an etching
or lithograph. He is honoured to have w ork in their collection. 'And I have the honour to be,/Dear Sir/Your obt.
servt/JMcN W histler'
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the Royal Print Room, Dresden, Oct. 18th. 1901. 'Dear Sir-' Thanks W histler for his letter of the 14th. He w ill
return the litho graph to Heinemann on the close of the exhibition on 3 November. They have 9 crayon More Details
lithographs and only 1 lithotint Nocturne so they w ould like another lithotint. '...believe me, very truly/your
obedient servant/Max Lehrs.'
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Letter from Prof. Dr Max Lehrs to James McNeill W histler, [8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W.]. Director
of the Royal Print Room, Dresden, [1901] 'Dear Sir-' Asks L. to send the lithograph direct to Heinemann, 21 More Details
Bedford Street, Covent Garden. L. mentioned a portrait of Prosper Merimee and W histler thinks he may mean
W histler's portrait of Stephane Mallarmé, w hich he describes: and a lithotint Nocturne w hich W histler suggests
is of Chelsea, since he did no lithographs in Venice. (unsigned)
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Letter from Prof. Dr Max Lehrs to James McNeill W histler, 8, Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W. Director of
the Royal Print Room, Dresden, 16. I. 1902. 'Dear Sir' Reminds W histler of his letter of 18 October and More Details
W histler's offer to replace Heinemann's lithograph by another. Suggests W histler gets Messrs. Colnaghi or
Obach to send it, or Mr. Rinhard Gutekunst. '...believe me, Dear Sir,/very sincerely yours/Prof. Dr. Max Lehrs./'
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the Royal Print Room, Dresden, 13 Febr. 1902. 'Dear Sir' Colnaghi sent the 7 lithographs and they retain the
'Artisan at w ork in the open doorshop.' He w ill return the Nocturne because this is the one they already had, More Details
but w ould like to keep the rest and possibly purchase them if W histler lets them know the price. '...believe me,
dear Sir/very respectfully yours/Prod. Dr. Lehrs.'
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the Royal Print Room, Dresden, 12. 2. 1903. 'Dear Sir' They now have a fine set of W histler's etchings and More Details
w ould like to buy the six lithographs W histler sent in January 1902 if he w ill let them know the price. '...remain,
dear Sir/faithfully yours/Prof. Dr. Lehrs/'
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Letter from Prof. Dr Max Lehrs to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Chelsea, London. Director of the Royal Print Room,
Dresden, Sep. 21st. 1903. 'Dear Madam:' Thanks her for her letter of 5 September and for the gift of six More Details
lithographs w hich augments the w orks W histler let the collection have in his lifetime. 'Believe me, dear
madam,/very respectfully your servant/Prof. Dr. Max Lehrs.'
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Letter from Prof. Dr Hans W. Singer to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Chelsea, London. The Royal Print Room, Dresden,
Sep. 30th 1903. 'Dear Madam:' S. w rote a book on Etching etc illustrated by Strang; and several articles in the More Details
Studio. He has w ritten a monograph on W histler w hich is to be published by Julius Bard, Berlin and w ould like
permission to reproduce up to a dozen w orks by W. 'I am, dear Madam,/very respectfully yours/Prof. Dr. Hans
W. Singer'
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. [Paris.], 31 december 1892. 'Mon cher James' Though
W histler did not reply to the letter w ritten by D in the summer, D sends best w ishes to W, his w ife & sister for More Details
the New Year. If W histler has no more use for the Spanish costume, D w ould like it returned. 'Croyez toujours a
ma vieille amitie... quand meme. C. L. Drouet.'
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Letter from C.L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 20 rue de Seine, Paris, 18 Mai 1896. 'Mon cher More Details
James' Grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. W histler, w ho w as young, charming, and intelligent. If D had been
in London, he w ould have joined W histler's friends in paying his last respects. 'Bonne Amitie, C. L. Drouet.'
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. 20 Rue de Seine, Paris, 8 janvier 1897. 'Mon cher
W histler, C'est le jeudi prochain, 13 janvier, qu' a lieu le banquet donne a l'occasion de L'anniversaire de Moliere
(ne a Paris) par la societe des Parisiens de Paris, banquet dont je vous ai parle!' Asks W histler to let him know More Details
if he can attend. It w ill take place at 7 pm. at the restaurant Ronceray, Passage Jouffroy. Henri Houssage,
Membre de l'Academie Francaise, w ill be presiding. "En attendant votre reponse, je vous serre bien
amicalement la main. Ch. Drouet."
"Charcoal-/Cheques-put together,/old dressing gow n-slippers- for studio-"
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. "Un tres affectueux souvenir, mon cher W histler, a
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l'occasion de la nouvelle annee..." refers to pleasant evenings spent together recently. "a Bientot/L'ami Ch.
Drouet -"
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Notes from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. [May 1899] (1) Reference to the opinions of three
visitors to Britain including M. De Lauragais. (2) List of hotels in & around Marseilles. (3) Reference to a trial More Details
involving a Baronet w hich has caused reverberations in the artistic w orld.
Holograph notes
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. 4 fevrier 1900. 'Il est toujours entendu, James, que je
compte sur vous pour diner avec mes amis, seulement le jour est change.' Suggests other arrangements. 'Vous
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decidez-vous a offrir votre epee a ces pauvres Anglais, qui manquent decidement de direction ? Apres un
sejour prolonge sur leur sol, vous leur devez bien cela, Pas si rouillee que cela, votre epee de West-Point !'
'L'ami C. L. Drouet.'
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler, [London]. [20 rue de Seine, Paris.], 7 juin 1900. 'Mon
cher W histler' Congratulates W histler on gaining a medal of honour in the painting section of the Universal
Exposition. Hopes to congratulate W histler personally w hen he returns to Paris. 'C. L. Drouet.' More Details
[Drouet gives the above address in a letter dated 1896 and w as still to be found there w hen the Pennells
contacted him after W 's death]
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Letter from Charles L. Drouet to James McNeill W histler. 8 Juin 1900. 'Mon cher W histler, Une Medaille d'honneur More Details
par jour, alors! Reconnaissez que votre carriere artistique est glorieusement couronnee... en France!' This
show s how W histler is appreciated in France so D. suggests he returns to live there. 'L'ami/Ch. Drouet.'
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Letter from Gaston Druchet to James McNeill W histler. 5 Sq du Roule, Paris, 26 July 95. 'Monsieur,' Acting for
Beurdeley, D. tells W histler that in his Eden case, on 24 July their opponents gave up their demand for a court More Details
order of sequestration. 'Je vous prie de vouloir/bien agreer, Monsieur,/l'expression de ma
parfaite/consideration./Gaston Druchet/Dr. endroit/avt. a la Cour.'
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Letter from Messrs. Drummond to James McNeill W histler. 49, Charring Cross, London, S.W., 4th. April 1891.
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'Messrs. Drummond beg leave to acquaint Mr. J. McNeill W histler that they have received on his account £1050.-
as Cash, of City Chamberlain, Glasgow .'
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Letter from A. W illiams to James McNeill W histler. Studio, 7, Grantham Street, Dublin, Dec. 18. 84. 'Dear Sir' On
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the previous day the Dublin Sketching Club elected W histler an Honorary Member. 'I have the honor to be/Dear
Sir/Yours truly/A W illiams/Hon Sec'

Letter from George Du Maurier to James McNeill W histler, Tite Street, Chelsea. New Grove House, Hampstead
Heath, July 1 (1881) 'Dear Jemmy, I think you must refer to an initial letter, Q, w hich is in the Punch no. for Oct More Details
27, 1860- I w ould send it to you, but have it bound up in a volume- anyhow you can get it at 85 Fleet St. Yours
ever George du Maurier'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Du Maurier. [1894] 'Poor old Dumaurier!-' W histler did not suspect
the spite behind the tw enty hears of friendship w ith him. The draughtsman has profitted from w riting about his More Details
friends, and so loses a friend. (unsigned)
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Letter from E. Dumont to James McNeill W histler. rue du Vieux Colombier, 8, Paris, 13 July 95. 'Monsieur' He has
received a summons from Eden's advocate. The case w ill be heard in the first Chamber after the re-assembly of More Details
Court. He aw aits W histler's instructions. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur,/l'expression de mes bien
devoues/sentiments./E. Dumont'
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Letter from Mary G. Duncan to Mrs W hibley, The Manorhouse, Wavenden, by Bletchley, Buckinghamshire. 6 Rue
Chomel, Paris, [postmark] 19 - 7 - 03. 'Dearest Ethel' Sends her condolescences to Ethel and Linda on More Details
W histler's death. Remembers how close W histler and his w ife had been. Asks to be remembered to Mr W hibley.
'Alw ays your loving friend/Mary G. Duncan'
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Letter from G. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. Bath College, Bath, 10 April / 92. 'Please address Mrs. Dunn- More Details
Dear Sir, W ill you kindly send me your terms for painting a portrait of a man in middle life. Yours truly-G. Dunn.'
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Letter from W indham Thomas W yndham-Quin, 4th Earl of Dunraven and Mountearl, to James McNeill W histler.
Kenry House, Putney Vale, S.W., 'Saturday' [1884] 'My dear W histler' He w ould have liked to buy all three
pictures but cannot afford it. He thanks W. for his offer but has decided to buy 'the black and red sketch' at the More Details
catalogue price from Dow desw ells, and commission W. to do him a sketch some day. Lady 'A' said she told W.
that he (Quin) thought the pictures not w orth 5/- each: but this is not true. 'Yours Dunraven'.
[Dow desw ells list of 1884 (BP II 8/1) lists Red and Black as being bought by Dunraven]
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Card from Robt Dunthorne's to James McNeill W histler. 5 Vigo Street, London W., [nd.] 'W ith Robt. More Details
Dunthorne's/Compliments/and Best W ishes for the/New Year'
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Letter from Fanny M. Du Quaire to James McNeill W histler. 14, W ilton St., Grosvenor Place, S.W.,21st. Febry.
[1885] 'It w as perfect:' She enjoyed the lecture, Ten O'Clock, and hopes it w ill be printed. She invites him to More Details
lunch on Saturday 28. 'Very truly yrs./Fanny M. du Quaire'
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler, [Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, London]. 16, Rue Lafitte,
Paris, May 8th 1888. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Asks W histler if he w ill contribute some pictures to an exhibition of
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some 150 w orks by artists including Monet, Renoir, Sisley and Rodin, w hich w ill open 20 May, for one month.
Asks W histler for the addresses of ow ners of his w ork. 'I remain, Dear Mr. W histler,/Your's very truly,/W histler
durand-Ruel'
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler, London. 16, Rue Lafitte, Paris, May 12th 1888. 'Dear Sir,' In
response to W histler's w ire they instructed Mr. Louis Vuitton of 289 Oxford Street to collect the pictures for the More Details
exhibition from W histler. M. Renoir thanks W histler for agreeing to contribute. 'I remain, Dear Sir,/Your's very
truly/AU durand Ruel'
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler. 16, Rue Lafitte, Paris, 11 Juillet 1888. 'Monsieur W histler'
Replying to W histler's letter of 7 July assures W histler he has sent 'Le Pont' and the picture w hich hung next to More Details
it in the exhibition to M. Th. Child, w ho w ill pack them and send them to W. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur,
l'assurance de nos sentiments distingues/P. Pon. Durand-Ruel/[---d]'
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler, Chelsea, Londres. 16, Rue Laffitte, Paris, 24 Juillet 1888.
'Monsieur W histler-' They contacted M. Child on receipt of W histler's letter and his representative returned More Details
picture. It w ill be at least 12 days before the other has been engraved, and then they w ill be sent to London.
'Recevez, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments distingues/P. Bon. Durand-Ruel/[A--ad]
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler. 16 Rue Laffitte, Paris, June 19th '91. 'Could you kindly
authorize Mr. Sylvestre, Director of the illustrated: "l'Art Francais", to reproduce...' tw o paintings exhibited at More Details
the Salon of the Champs de Mars, Arrangement in Black and Harmony in green and opal. 'Respectfully yours/p.
Durand-Ruel/C. Destree'.
Letter signed by C. Destree
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Letter from Durand-Ruel to James McNeill W histler. 16 Rue Laffitte, Paris, July 25th 1891. 'Dear Sir,' W histler's
tw o paintings from the exhibition at the Champs de Mars w ill be sent to Paulus in Munich. 'Yours' very More Details
truly/Durand Ruel/p. thy. E. Moulun'.
Signed by Hoy E. Merlilun?
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler, [London]. 11 Ryder Street, [London], 2 fevrier 1881.
'Cher M. W histler' D. heard from Way that W histler w as ill. There is no hurry about the article on W histler w hich More Details
the Gazette w ants, w ith the illustration w hich W histler promised D. '...croyez moi/Votre bien devoue,/Theodore
Duret'.
[Peacock Room Gazette des Beaux Arts]
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, Paris,23?29?/7/89. 'Mon cher W histler'
W histler is getting a first class medal for his painting, and Sargent an honorary medal [Beaux Arts] in the
American section. D. did not find out about the English section. The Minister of D.'s friend Cartoguery admired
W histler's w ork, but has been replaced by Antonin Proust. D. w rote to Proust asking him to exert himself on More Details
W histler's behalf to get a decoration for W histler but it w ould have been easier if W histler had exhibited in the
American section. 'Amities. Theodore Duret'.
[Paris Art. Exh. Lady Archibald Campbell got gold medal]
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris], 15/5/91. 'Mon cher W histler'
W histler's pictures w ere w ell hung at the Champs de Mars. D. admired both the portrait of Miss Corder and the
view of Valparaiso. He hopes to see the w ork W histler w as doing in London completed, the portraits of his
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sister-in-law , and a draped nude. Mallarmé says W histler is ill w ith 'flu. D's brother-in-law is French consul at [P
?] and D. is going to visit him, travelling via Constantinople to the Caucasus and back by Moscow and Berlin. D.
enjoys reading W histler's book. 'Mes respects a Mme. W histler et a vous mes meilleures amities/Theodore
Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Dieudonne, 11 Ryder Street, St. James's, London.
S.W., 30/10 1891. 'Mon cher W histler' D. hoped to introduce W histler on the previous Sunday to Bruneau, More Details
w hose opera Reve is having success at Covent Garden. Hopes to see W histler's portrait of his sister-in-law and
'La petite fille au velum' before returning to Paris on Saturday. 'Mes meilleurs amities/Theodore Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 18/11/91. 'Mon cher W histler'
Mallarmé read D. W histler's reply to his letter. All being w ell the picture should go to the Luxembourg and later
to the Louvre (after W histler's death). Clemenceau took the Minister of Fine Arts to see the picture at Joyant's. More Details
The Minister w ill w rite to ask W histler how much he w ants for the picture and W histler should reply leaving it to
him. D. w ill sound people out so that w hen the picture is acquired by the State W histler w ill be promoted to the
rank of Officier de la Legion d'honneur in recognition of his generosity. 'mes amities/Theodore Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 27/11/91. 'Mon cher W histler'
Encloses a letter from Roger Marx w ho is in charge of the final arrangements of the purchase of the picture for
the Ministry of Fine Arts. W histler's reply to the minister w as perfect. D. expects he w ill get his rosette w hen More Details
everything is completed. The article in Figaro announcing the purchase w as w ell received. 'Mille amities-
/Theodore Duret'.
Also enclosed letter from Roger Marx to Duret
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 19/12/92. 'Mon cher W histler' D.
did not get W histler's telegram inviting him to see the painting of Courbet sur la plage until he returned from
London: but he describes a Nocturne he had not previously seen: 'tres clair, a tous nacre eu opale, avec de More Details
leger points colores- eteints repandus 'ca et la', sur la toile.' in an exhibition, called 'peinture, tableau, oeuvre
de W histler. He thinks such pictures have a lasting quality 'Mes respects a Mme. W histler et, a vous, ma
meilleures amities,/Theodore Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. [1899] 'Voici, mon cher W histler, la traduction.' D. More Details
mentions some of the difficulties of translating. He has recovered from 'flu. 'A vous et a bientot/Th. Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler.Mardi [1899]. 'Voici, mon cher W histler, les traductions en More Details
beau francais, je crois, et, dans cette condition, serrant l'original D'aussi pres que possible. A votre
disposition/tous jours et amities./Th. Duret'
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Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 14 Juin 1900. 'Mon cher W histler'
D. returns the journal W histler w anted and comments on his pro-boer sentiments. Asks if W histler saw the
exhibition of Lalique jew ellery and couturier costumes in Paris. W histler's tw o pictures are enjoying a popularity More Details
everyone thinks they should have had long ago. 'A bientot, je l'espere, et mille amities,/Theodore Duret'.
[This letter corroborates the rare evidence of draw ings by W for his interest in contemporary costume. His
collection includes costume plates and journals. 3 pictures at Paris University Exp. 1900 inc. Little W hite Girl]
MS Whistler D200
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 29 sept 1900. 'Mon cher W histler'
W histler is represented by his pictures w hich are at the Grand Palais. D. has been looking at the etchings, and
praises the Nocturnal view of the Thames:but he also liked Sargent's w ork. They both w on grand prix. '...vous More Details
serre, mon cher W histler, bien amicalement la main./Theodore Duret'.
[W exhibited his self-portrait Brow n and Gold, L'Andalouse and the Little W hite Girl at the Paris Universal
exhibition in 1900, gaining one Grand Prix for the latter, and another for his etchings]
MS Whistler D201
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 26 Juillet 1901. 'Mon cher W histler'
D. saw M. Benedite w ho w ishes to have an exhibition of draw ings, etchings, pastels etc. by W histler in
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December 1902 for anything up to a year, in the Museum. This w ould give W histler plenty of time to collect
w ork. If he agrees he must w rite officially to Benedite. Hopes W histler is better. '...reste bien
amicalement/Votre/Theodore Duret'
MS Whistler D202
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, Paris, 1 / 8 / 02. 'Mon cher W histler' He
hears W histler w as ill at the Hotel des Indes at La Haye and is now convalescing under supervision of Miss More Details
Philip. He w ould like her to w rite w ith new s of W histler so that D. can reassure W histler's Paris friends. '...a
vous/Theodore Duret'
MS Whistler D203
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 5 Aout 1902. 'Mon cher W histler' Everyone in Paris
w as glad to hear that W histler w as, according to his letter to D. much better. D. has gout and cannot join More Details
W histler at La Haye, but he is glad W histler's sister-in-law is w ith him. '...croyez moi, mon cher W histler,/Tout a
vous,/Theodore Duret'
MS Whistler D204
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler, La Haye. 4 Rue Vignon, Paris, France, [1902] 'Rien n'est
plus drole, mon cher Duret,...' It is not necessary for anyone to understand W histler's letter except for them to More Details
understand that this matter w as none of their business. (unsigned)
MS Whistler D205
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, Paris, 12 / 8 / 02. 'Mon cher W histler' He
thanks W histler for sending him his letter to the Morning Post. D. has seen the article on 25 July w hich inspired
it. A recent book by Bow doin, published by the De La Mare press, London 1902, contains many mistakes in
talking about W, D. w ould like to w rite a book about W. He has been collecting material and w ishes to discuss it More Details
w ith W histler in the Spring. He w ould like W histler to contribute a lithograph, and to help him by dating his
principal w orks. He is sorry he cannot come to Holland but sends his regards to W histler's sister-in-law .
'...toutes mes amities,/Theodore Duret'.
[ W.G. Bow doin, James McNeill W histler: the man and his w ork (London, 1901)]
MS Whistler D206
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 rue Vignon, 6 / 10 / 02. 'Mon cher W histler' He has
heard W histler means to leave London for a sunnier climate, possibly South America. He thinks that too far and More Details
that W histler w ill not like it, and suggests various places on the Mediterranean coast. '...croyez moi
toujours/bien amicalement a vous,/Theodore Duret'
MS Whistler D207
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue Vignon, [Paris.], 14/2/03. 'Mon cher W histler' D. is
glad W histler has recovered. D. has not got over the gout w hich prevented him meeting W histler in Holland but
hopes to get to London in April. M. Benedite regretted the postponement of W histler's exhibition and suggests
that to avoid further delays it should start in July. Benedite could see W histler in London betw een 20 March-15
April, and w ould have the support of M. Deprez in all arrangements. Sends his regards to Mmes. Phillip. More Details
'...croyez moi,/Mon cher W histler, comme/toujours, amicalement votre/Theodore Duret'.
[From July-August 1902 W w as in Holland w ith Freer and w as so seriously ill that the Morning Post published a
premature obituary. The exhibition how ever w as postponed indefinitely. Since W had given his approval to it his
executrix Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip gave her support to the Memorial Exhibition Oeuvres de James McNeill
W histler in the Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris, w hich Benedite organised in 1905]
MS Whistler D208
Letter from Theodore Duret to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Previtali, Arundell Street, Picadilly Circus, London,30
Juin 1903. 'Mon cher W histler' Mr. Canfield said W histler w as better and w orking on his portrait. Asks if W histler
has heard of Debussy's Nocturnes- w hich are derived from W histler's terminology as he once used musical More Details
terms for his paintings. D. has nearly recovered from the gout w hich prevented him seeing W histler in Holland
'...croyez moi tres bien amicalement votre/Theodore Duret'.
[W histler's health deteriorated quickly after this date and he died on 17 July: Duret w as one of his pall-bearers]
MS Whistler E1
Card from Ecole Imperiale et Speciale de Dessin, &c. to James McNeill W histler, 5 Rue Corneille. Paris, 5 Nov More Details
1855. Entry card No. 21902 issued to 'W histler Jacques' for 'les Cours du Matin' 'Le Directeur/Belloc' (and on
verso) 'James W histler'
MS Whistler E2
Card from Ecole Imperiale et Speciale de Dessin, &c. to James McNeill W histler, 5 Rue Corneille. Paris, 20 Nov
1855. Card No. 21902, issued to 'W histler Jacques/... Etudiant' for the 'Cours du Soir' 'Le Directeur,/Belloc'/ (and More Details
on verso) 'Jas. W histler.'
MS Whistler E3
Letter from Magnuski, Ecole Professionelle des Industries du Livre to James McNeill W histler. 14 Rue Vauguelin,
Paris, 19 Juillet [1889]. 'Monsieur' A library and museum is attached to the Ecole Estienne, intended to illustrate
Paris, comparable to the Musee Plantin et Anvers. The exhibits are donated and the donors names recorded by More Details
each w ork. They hope that W histler w ill contribute the w ork he exhibited at the 1889 Exposition, No. 459. They
enclose a letter from the President of the Municipal Council of Paris. 'Recevez, Monsieur, l'expression de mes
sentiments de haute consideration/Le directeur de l'Ecole Estienne:/Magnuski'
MS Whistler E4
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, September fifteenth
[1894] '"Cent-dix Rue de Bac" That much French I really have learned...' Enthuses over the hours spent in
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W histler's company w hen E. w as sitting for his portrait. Hopes to see W histler & Mrs W histler in America soon.
The Art Institute is very keen to have W histler's pictures. Threatens to sit for Vos if his portrait does not arrive
soon. E. has returned the Renoir that W histler criticized. 'Sincerely yours Arthur J Eddy'
MS Whistler E5
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. Grand Hotel, Boulevard des Capucines, 12, Paris, Oct 27
1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler & Mrs W histler for their assistance, and insists on sending a More Details
cheque for 350 fr. The remainder is at W histler's disposal at any time. The picture he ow ns w ill alw ays remind
him of his difficult but delightful times w ith W. 'Faithfully yours Arthur J. Eddy'
MS Whistler E6
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, Nov. 20th 1894. 'My dear
W histler' He is proud of the portrait, & glad to hear that the picture is finished to W histler's satisfaction. More Details
Expects W histler in January or February & is spreading his fame in Chicago. 'From yours Arthur J Eddy'.
[Part of same letter as MS W histler E6a. Eddy portrait]
MS Whistler E6a
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. Walker and Eddy, 616 Rookery, Chicago, Nov. 20, 1894. 'My
dear Mr. W histler:-' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter announcing completion & shipment of his picture.
Has enlarged on this in the accompanying letter. Has settled all arrangements for forthcoming special exhibition
w ith officials of the Art Institute, including the President, Mr. Hutchinson. Asks W histler to indicate suitable date, More Details
and send list of ow ners. Hopes the portraits of Miss Phillip w ill be included. Requests W histler's permission to
exhibit his portrait. Mr Lynch pleased to hear that his picture is on the w ay. 'Yours very truly' unsigned. ps. Has
just heard that the pictures are in New York.
[Part of same letter as MS W histler E6. Eddy portrait. Art Inst. of Chicago. Hutchinson, pres. of Art Inst. of
Chicago]
MS Whistler E7
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, December fifth [1894]
'My dear Mr W histler' The portrait has arrived & w as hung on Saturday afternoon. Describes reactions of
visitors, including Durand Ruel. Latter joined them in dining w ith Mr Lynch on Monday evening, & praising his
marine. E.'s friend Mr. Ma[comber?] told him that Boston people w ould be w illing to give 10,000 dollars for 'The
Fur Jacket' or 'Yello Buskin' - E. is not sure w hich. E. has been asked to talk about W histler to ? in February : More Details
suggests W histler comes to listen. W ishes he had a W histler self portrait, like the one he saw in the studio. He
has refused to allow the portrait to be exhibited in January as it is not yet varnished. Asks W histler if that is the
right decision. 'I am yours very truly Arthur J Eddy'.
[Durand-Ruel, P. The Yellow Buskin. The Fur Jacket]
MS Whistler E8
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, December sixteenth
[1894] 'My dear W histler' Concerning criticisms of his portrait & the 'Mother', & W histler's present fashionable
appeal. Describes w ork of John Alexander. Mr Lynch has his marine w ell hung. Asks w hen all the pictures, & More Details
W histler & Mrs W, w ill arrive. Durand Ruel recommends the French boat. 'I am yours / Arthur J. Eddy' ps. Mrs
Eddy joins him in begging W histler to come, & in praising the portrait.
[J. W. (Eddy portrait) J. W. (Artist's Mother) Alexander, J. Durand-Ruel, P.]
MS Whistler E9
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler, 17 W impole St., Cavendish Sq., London. Walker & Eddy, 616
Rookery, Chicago, Jany. 22, 1895. 'My Dear Mr. W histler' E.'s New York brokers have to make out an invoice per
forma before his tw o pictures can be released from the customs house, for w hich a regular consular envoice is
required, stating the value & description of the pictures. W histler must do this before the Consul in Paris. E. has
stated the value of 'Blue & Silver' as 4000 dollars, & of 'Black & Gold' as 5000 dollars. This is necessary although More Details
the pictures are only on loan. E. has sent criticisms of the portrait to W. Suggests Lent as the best time for an
exhibition in Chicago, provided W histler & Mrs W histler are sufficiently w ell again, & still interested. 'Very
sincerely yours, Arthur J Eddy' ps. E. is sending letter to London, although he hopes Mrs W histler has now
recovered & they are back in Paris.
[W histler's Blue & Silver, Black & Gold]
MS Whistler E10
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, March fifteenth 1895.
'My dear Mr W histler' Encloses cheque for 150 gns. for portrait, rather than pay Durand-Ruel for his pictures.
W ishes W histler success in his dealings w ith W illiam Eden. Concerning W histler's letter, received a few days
previously, he can send the consular invoice w hen he returns to Paris. The pictures arrived after the close of
the exhibition, but he w ill exhibit them in the Institute. E. told W histler that the 'Nocturne Silver & Blue did not More Details
come, but a w ater colour about 10 or 12" x 4or5". Suggests a sea voyage for Mrs W histler's health. Mr Lynch
sails direct to Carlsbad on May 20th; he is delighted w ith his marine, w hich E. saw recently. 'I am sincerely
yours Arthur J Eddy'.
[The 'Duchess' w as Miss Marion Peck, see BP II F/12 etc. Durand-Ruel, Paul. Silver and Blue (JMW ) Eden, W. Art
Inst. of Chicago]
MS Whistler E12
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, June 24th 1895. 'My
dear Mr W histler' Mr. & Mrs. John M. Harlan leave for Paris that w eek, & may try to contact W. 'I am sincerely More Details
yours Arthur J Eddy'.
[Harlan, Mrs. J.]
MS Whistler E13
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois,October fourth 1895. 'My
dear Mr. W histler-' E. received letter from W histler on his return from New York, but it did not contain copy of
letter to Pall Mall. Offers to come over to Paris if W histler w ishes to go over the portrait again. Encloses letter
from Mr Morris. Requests statement of his outstanding debts to W. W ill send w ater-colour & Nocturne to New
York that w eek as directed. Describes meeting in w hich he w as asked about the "Ten o'clock". Has met 'the More Details
Duchess' - W histler's other Chicago subject. Begs W histler to come & bring Mrs W, offers to pay expenses if he
w ill paint a portrait of Mrs Eddy. Suggests W histler competes for Philadelphia price. W ishes he had the 'Little
Blue Girl' or a W histler self portrait. 'I am yours Arthur J Eddy' ps. a year previously E. w as w ith W.
[Enclosed letter from H. S. Morris to Eddy. 1 Oct 1895. Pall Mall Gazette. W histler : Blue & Silver, Little Blue Girl,
[Enclosed letter from H. S. Morris to Eddy. 1 Oct 1895. Pall Mall Gazette. W histler : Blue & Silver, Little Blue Girl,
Ten O'clock]
MS Whistler E14
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois,[Oct. 1895] 'My dear Mr
W histler' It is exactly one year since E. parted from Mrs W histler & W histler at the cab stand near the studio More Details
w here they each took cabs. W histler w as still repainting the portrait as it got dark : if W histler likes to come
over they could repeat the experiment. 'I am as ever yours Arthur J Eddy'
MS Whistler E15
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, July 16 - 1897. 'My dear
Mr. W histler' Offers to make all arrangements for W histler to visit USA that summer. E. has been invited to talk More Details
about W histler next w inter in Philadelphia. 'Sincerely yours Arthur J Eddy'.
[Philadelphia]
MS Whistler E16
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Square, London. Walker & Eddy, 616
Rookery, Chicago,Dec. 3rd, 1897. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Encloses draft for 200 gns. for the portrait. Requests
permission to exhibit it. Mr Chase stayed w ith him in previous w eek & discussed W. Encloses cutting from that More Details
morning's Chicago Tribune. Remembers the picture in question & congratulates W histler on his success. 'As ever
very sincerely yours, Arthur J. Eddy'.
[Chase. Chicago Trib.]
MS Whistler E17
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler. 618 The Rookery, Chicago, Illinois, March first 1898. 'My
dear Mr W histler' Has just spoken to Mr David C. Thomson of London, w ho told him that W histler w as occupied
w ith a self-portrait, & a portrait of a little girl, the 'Princess', & also the tw o portraits of Miss Phillip. E. w ould like More Details
to see & perhaps buy one or tw o of them. E. gave a successful talk about W histler in Philadelphia in January.
Offers to pay expenses if W histler w ill come to USA. 'Very sincerely yours Arthur J Eddy'.
[Thomson, D. C. W histler: 'Princess', 'Miss Phillip', 'Sell portrait'. Philadelphia]
MS Whistler E18
Letter from Arthur J. Eddy to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Square, London W. The Temple,
Chicago, Illinois,August 10th, 1899. 'My dear Mr W histler' Gives details of dates & addresses on his trip to More Details
Europe in August, w ith Mrs Eddy. They should arrive in London by Sept. 1st, and Paris three or four days later,
w here they hope to stay at the 'Chatham'. 'Yours very truly, Arthur J Eddy'
MS Whistler E19
Letter from Sir W illiam Eden to James McNeill W histler. Turf Club, Piccadilly, 30 July 1891. 'Dear Sir-' He cannot More Details
come to W histler's studio since he leaves tow n at 5.45 today. 'Your's faithfully,/W illiam Eden'
MS Whistler E21
Letter from Sir W illiam Eden to James McNeill W histler. 4 Rue de Presbourg, Paris,5 Jan 94. 'Dear Mr. W histler.'
He acknow ledges W histler's letter. He w ould like an oil, pastel or w atercolour sketch of his w ife, w ho is not
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strong enough to sit for long. He offers to discuss the price w ith W histler at his studio on Saturday at 3pm.
'Believe me-/yrs sincerely,/W illiam Eden.'
[Moore G. Lady Eden portrait by W histler. See PUL 68]

Letter from W illiam Eden to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. 4 Rue de Presbourg, Paris,14 Feb
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler-' He encloses a Valentine of a cheque for 100 gns, and looks forw ard to receiving the More Details
picture w hich w ill become a family heirloom 'Yrs sincerely/W illiam Eden-'.
[Baronet & the Butterfly]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Eden, [4 Rue de Presbourg, Paris]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,Feb 14
[1894] 'My dear Sir W illiam-' He acknow ledges E.'s Valentine and thinks he has 'scored all round-'. He hopes More Details
Lady E. w ill pose so that the little picture can be completed. 'Very faithfully/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Baronet & Butterfly. Portrait Lady Eden by W.]
MS Whistler E24
Note regarding Eden case. [1897 x 1900] 'In November 1894 proceedings in the French Court w ere
commenced...' Sir W illiam Eden paid £105 in advance for the portrait w hich he claimed w as the price agreed
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w ith W. W histler sent the money through his solicitors G. & W. Webb to Eden's solicitors Messrs. Watkin Bayliss
& Co. He w as glad that Eden in sueing him brought the affair into the open. (unsigned).
[W histler. Lady Eden portrait]
MS Whistler E25
2 December 1897. 'Arret' The judgement of the court upholds W histler's appeal against Sir W illiam Eden. More Details
[W histler v Eden hearing]
MS Whistler E26
2 December 1897. 'Arret' The judgement of the court upholds W histler's appeal against Sir W illiam Eden. More Details
[W histler v Eden hearing]
MS Whistler E27
Letter from Henry B. Edenborough to James McNeill W histler. Dec. 16th [1867] 'Dear W histler,' E. can see
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W histler at midday on Wednesday. E. w as surprised w hen Sandys told him w hat had happened and suggests
Seymour Haden had been canvassing support personally 'Yours truly/Henry B Edenborough'
MS Whistler E28
Letter from Henry B. Edenborough to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea. [Env.]. 5 Sheffield
Gardens, Kensington. W., Dec 20. 1867. 'My dear W histler,' The charges against W histler that the Burlington
Club accepted w ithout proper investigation of the person making them may all, he thinks, be as unreasonable
as those made by Doty, w hich are know n by all those w ho knew the circumstances in Valparaiso to have been
unfounded. W hen they arrived in Valparaiso Doty asked E. to be his second and he agreed. He then found that More Details
Doty had made the matter public, and then publicly retracted his allegations at the Cafe de la Bolsa and
confirmed this w ith a w ritten statement. Admiral Tucker and his staff and the officers of the other naval forces
present thought W histler should not have been bothered by such a contemptible man. Doty's account of his
meeting w ith W histler in London confirmed E.'s opinion of him. 'I am dear W histler/sincerely your friend/Henry B
Edenborough/Capt. of Corvette/Peruvian Navy'
MS Whistler E29
Copy of letter from Henry B. Edenborough to James McNeill W histler. 5 Sheffield Gardens, Kensington, Dec 20.
1867. 'My dear W histler,' The charges against W histler that the Burlington Club accepted w ithout proper
investigation of the person making them may all, he thinks, be as unreasonable as those made by Doty, w hich
are know n by all those w ho knew the circumstances in Valparaiso to have been unfounded. W hen they arrived
in Valparaiso Doty asked E. to be his second and he agreed. He then found that Doty had made the matter More Details
public, and then publicly retracted his allegations at the Cafe de la Bolsa and confirmed this w ith a w ritten
statement. Admiral Tucker and his staff and the officers of the other naval forces present thought W histler
should not have been bothered by such a contemptible man. Doty's account of his meeting w ith W histler in
London confirmed E.'s opinion of him. 'I am dear W histler/sincerely your friend/Henry B Edenborough/Capt. of
Corvette/Peruvian Navy'
MS Whistler E30
Letter from Henry B. Edenborough to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,
S.W. [Env.]. Arundel Club, Salisbury Street, Strand. W.C., Last day of 67. 'Dr. W histler,' E. must spend New Year's More Details
eve w ith Hume so he w ill not see W histler the next day. Rose has subpaenaed E. to appear in an action for
damages brought by a 'nigger'. This w ill give the Star more material 'Yours truly/Henry B Edenborough'.
MS Whistler E31
Letter from Henry B. Edenborough to James McNeill W histler. 5 Sheffield Gardens, [Kensington.],Friday [January
1868] 'Dear W histler.' E. has heard W histler speak often of Rossetti and looks forw ard to meeting him the More Details
follow ing evening. He is glad Huth believed W histler's evidence and hopes he w ill influence others 'Rosevoir/H B
Edenborough'
MS Whistler E32
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Prince of Wales. March 24 1887. 'Sir' As new ly elected President of the
SBA, begs HRH & HRH the Princess of Wales to attend the opening of their coming exhibition, on Saturday 2nd More Details
April, or any day thereafter. 'I have Sir the honour to be your Royal Highness' most humble and obedient
servant J.McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler E33
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H.R.H. The Prince of Wales. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris],May 1898. 'Sir-'
W histler as President of the Committee of a Society w hich proposes to hold an Exhibition of International
Sculpture, Painting and Engraving annually asks the Prince to attend the opening of the Galleries., and More Details
acknow ledges his past assistance. 'And I have Sir,/the honour to be/Your Royal Highness'/obedient servant-
/JMW.'
[See Copies P27. Edw ard]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.P.E. Edw ards. 7a Queens Road West, Chelsea,nd. June 1862 Thursday.
'Dear Charles Price.' W histler's pictures 'the W hite girl' and 'the Piano' are both hanging in Morgan's gallery 14
Berner's street. W histler told Morgan E. w ould send his sea-side picture, and the portrait of Mrs. Edw ards and
some still lifes by Fantin. Bishop could arrange it. W histler has done something w hich w ill appear shortly in More Details
Once a Week. 'Ever yours./Jimmie.'
[According to Alexr. Seltzer June '73 (& Mrs. Brock?) W hy? Originals in Reading Room, Fitzw illiam Museum
Cambridge, 'General Series-W histler'. W histler: 'The Piano', 'The W hite Girl', Morgan's Gallery, Fantin-Latour, H.,
Bishop, Sir E., Once a Week]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.P.E. Edw ards, Thames Bank House, Sunbury, Middlesex. 62 Sloane
Street, (postmark) 7 Apr 62. 'Dear Charles Price!' W histler has just returned from France w here he found out
Fantin w ould be pleased if one of his still lifes w as sent to the Academy. He asks E. to select one and send it. More Details
W histler has some new w ork. He saw the dockyard by Robert Ridley w hich w as good. He hears E. has some
good w ork too. He sends his regards to Mrs. Edw ards. 'Ever yours./Jim W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.P.E. Edw ards, Esq., Thames Bank House, Sunbury on Thames S.W. 7
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Lindsey Row , Battersea Bridge,(postmark) 1 May 1863. 'Dear Charles Price-' W histler greatly admired E.'s
painting and his etchings at the Academy. He sends his regards to Mrs Edw ards. 'Ever yours./W histler-'

Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,'Wednesday' (postmark) 15 July 1864. 'Dear Charles Price-' More Details
W histler received E.'s letter last night just w hen Bob w as visiting him. W histler and Fantin w ill arrive at
Hampton Court by train at 11.5. 'the "other"' w ill not be w ith them. It w ill be useful if E. can send the boat. He
looks forw ard to visiting E. & his w ife. 'Ever yours./Jimmie W histler'

Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,Monday 1 August [1864] (postmark) 2 Aug 1864. 'Dear Charles More Details
Price.' They look forw ard to seeing E. dressed startlingly to impress the Academy at the soiree on Wednesday.
Fantin and W histler send their regards to E. and his w ife. 'Ever yours./Jim W histler.'

Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,'Tuesday' (postmark) 10 Aug 1864. 'Dear Charles Price-' Fantin and
W histler are w orking hard to complete tw o pictures before coming to visit E. & his w ife at Sunbury. They w ould More Details
like E. to dine w ith them on Friday and bring his etchings. They can select one for Cadart, and meanw hile E.
could w rite saying he w ill be sending something. Fantin does not think it need be sent by the 15th, 'Tout a
vous/Jimmie W histler/et Fantin.'

Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,(postmark) 17 Sep 1864. 'Dear Charles Price-' He thanks E. for his More Details
letter and looks forw ard to visiting Sunbury again soon and seeing E. and his w ife. (unsigned)
MS Whistler E34
Letter from Charles Egg to James McNeill W histler. 7, Staining Lane, Gresham St. West, London, E.C., Nov. 27.
78. 'Sir' He describes a symphony of colours in a landscape and w ishes he could manipulate colour like W histler More Details
can. 'Truly Yours/Charles Egg'
MS Whistler E35
Letter from Charles Egg to James McNeill W histler. 7, Staining Lane, Gresham St. West, London, E.C., Nov. 27.
78. 'Dr Sir' Further to this morning's letter, E. w rites that Ruskin's attack on W histler, the 'pot of paint'..., is
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totally offensive. E. has alw ays defended W histler's w ork. Obviously people have differing levels of perception,
and so w hile he could appreciate and understand the forms in a painting on 'Thames w ater and dipping light' at
the Grosvenor gallery, others could not. 'Yours very truly Charles John Egg'
MS Whistler E36
Letter from M. Elden(?) to James McNeill W histler. 69, Mallinson Road, New Wandsw orth,Monday, 12 April.
[1879] 'My dear W histler' Concerning the lost pictures, Hermon has retrieved them from Waddells, and at the
meeting on the previous Thursday Way & Leyland, the only Trustees present, inspected them. Leyland
recognised the Girls & claimed them as his. He may persuade Waddell & Lew is to support him, but Way is
adamant that it should be included in the sale, particularly since it is not the one commissioned by him. E. has More Details
not seen How ell. Hopes that W histler w ill be able to complete his w ork satisfactorily. [Missing page?] Reference
to w ork of Miss Thompson. 'Lord Beaconsfield has been punished for refusing immortality at your hands.' and
has lost the election. References to Labouchere, Bradlaugh, Mrs Besant, the Jones family, Mrs Maitland. The
Countess of Caithness w as sorry she did not see W histler in Paris & hopes to see him in Nice. 'Ever yours M.
Elden'
MS Whistler E37
Letter from M. Elden[?] to James McNeill W histler. 69 Mallinson Road, New Wandsw orth,[1879] [November] 'My
dear W histler' Reply to W histler's letter from Venice in October encouraging E. to visit him, w hile the w eather
w as fine: E. w ill have to leave it until the Spring now . On previous Sunday E. saw the Mitfords, w ho loved the
Gold Scab & Lobster story, & particularly Leyland's visit to the W hite House w ith Mrs Caldecott, w here, in John's
absence, Watson show ed them round. The Gold Scab has been taken to Sothebys in its frame, the others cut More Details
off their stretchers by the clerk w ho collected them, w hich in case of the 'Greek Girls' may be a good thing. The
frames w ere sent to the doctors except for a few w hich Pellegrini borrow ed. Way does not know the date of
the sale at Sothebys yet. The Leyland visit w as a w eek after the sale of the house - the story w as verified by
How ell to John. Comments on inscription over door of W hite House, & Godw ins activity at the time. References
to Rosa Corder, Fulham Jones, Mr & Mrs How ell, Chatto, Brophy & Clausen, & W histler's w ork at the Grosvenor
'in the year of the fatal criticism'
MS Whistler E38
Letter from John Elliot [representing Senor Villegas] to James McNeill W histler. [Spanish Academy in Rome],
Palazzo Rusticucci, Rome,May 11th 1899. 'Dear Sir,' Senor Villegas, Director of the Spanish Academy in Rome, More Details
has proposed W histler for membership of the Academy of St. Luke and w ould like to know if W histler w ould
accept this. 'Yours truly,/John Elliott.'
MS Whistler E41
Letter from [Graham Ellis] to James McNeill W histler.[September 1890] 'Dear Sir-' Thanks him for w riting to the More Details
St. James's Gazette to correct their account by his evidence and upset their defence of their colleague in the
press 'I...am dear Sir/Very gratefully Yours' (unsigned)
MS Whistler E43
Letter from C.R. Orshabe, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. H.R.H. Prince Eugene of Sw eden & Norw ay,
Grand Hotel, Charing Cross, 23 April 96. 'Dear Sir,' Prince Eugene of Sw eden and Norw ay w ould like if More Details
convenient to visit W histler on the follow ing Monday at 11 a.m. 'I have the honour/to be/yours truly/CR
Orshabe./Secretary to H.R.H. Prince Eugene.'
MS Whistler E44
Letter from C.R. Orshabe, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. H.R.H. Prince Eugene of Sw eden & Norw ay,
Grand Hotel, [Charing Cross.], 25 April 1896. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for his letter. The Prince could come on 2 More Details
May at 3 p.m. 'I have the honour,/Dear Sir, to be/yours very truly/CR Orshabe'
MS Whistler E45
Letter from H.R.H. Prince Eugene Napoleon Nicolas of Sw eden & Norw ay to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy
Street, Fitzroy Square, London W. Stockholm, le 2 Decembre 1896. 'Cher Monsieur!' M. Zorn told E. that
W histler w ill exhibit w ith them in the follow ing year and E. hopes he w ill send the Dame en blanc w hich he saw More Details
in W histler's studio in the previous year. 'Recevez cher Monsieur/l'assurance de mes/sentiments les
plus/distingues/Prince Eugene.'
[Dame en blanc by W.]
MS Whistler E46
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Evans. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [April x August 1890 ?] 'Dear Miss
Evans-' He encloses cuttings from new spapers, including the Pall Mall, about Ford's attempt to publish a
collection of W histler's correspondence, w hich w ill confirm her opinion of Ford. He is grateful for her timely More Details
w arning that Ford w as a blackmailer & speculator. He shares her sympathy w ith Miss Martin for marrying Ford,
although they w ould never have know n him otherw ise. (unsigned).
[See MS W histler N67 & N68, Thorndike Now ne 14 April & 16 Aug 1890. Pall Mall Gaz., S. Ford, Mrs S. Ford]
MS Whistler E52
Letter from J. Copleston to James McNeill W histler. The Evening New s & Post, The Editorial Department, 12
W hitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London E.C.,Dec 4 1891. 'My Dear W histler,' He w ould like to publish the More Details
enclosed piece w ith W histler's reply if W histler agrees. 'Yours faithfully,/J. H. Copleston'.
Proof of presscutting enclosed, titled 'Is Art upon the Tow n?' about Ford's recital of the 'Folly of Art' in the Hotel
Continental in Paris, w hich quotes his attack on W histler. George Lew is, Sheridan Ford, J. Coplestone
MS Whistler E53
Letter from J. Copleston to James McNeill W histler. The Evening New s & Post, The Editorial Department, 12
W hitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London E.C., Dec 5 1891. 'My Dear W histler,' He asks W histler to return the More Details
proof w hich his correspondent only intended for use in his new spaper. He has no details of Ford's recital but
encloses a cutting from a Glasgow paper about the matter. 'Yours faithfully,/J H Copleston'
MS Whistler E54
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [J. Copleston], [The Editorial Department The Evening New s & Post, 12
W hitefriars Street, Fleet Street, London E.C.]. 21 Cheyne Walk,[Dec 1891] 'Dear Mr. Copleston-' The cutting
w hich C. sent W histler has also been sent to all the national papers. W histler has sent it to his law yer Mr More Details
George Lew is w ho w ill be in touch w ith the Paris police. Mr. Fred Allen of New York has sent details about Ford
doing him out of £100. W histler thinks the Fords should go to jail instead of w riting poetry about their
misdeeds. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F1
Lease from James McNeill W histler to Luigi Fabbrucci, Florence Villa, 13 Waterford Rd., Walham Green. 13 Tite
Street, Chelsea, Agreement for the lease of the Fulham road studio. Luigi Fabbrucci, landlord of the studio
being built at 454A Fulham Studios, Fulham Road, Nos. 1 & 2: agrees to a dow n payment of £17.10.0 in More Details
advance of rent. The tenant may give notice of three months if he w ishes to leave or extend the tenancy. The
tenant must keep the studio in good repair and may use it only for 'Artistic study'. 'James McNeill W histler/L.
Fabbrucci/W itness L. Bernier'
MS Whistler F2
Letter from Violet Fane to James McNeill W histler. 8, Princes Gate, S.W.,22nd. Feby. / 85. '-I cannot resist O,
Master! w riting you a few lines...' She admired W histler's lecture last Friday. Even those not really sympathetic
to art enjoyed it. She is not capable of producing anything except future artists. She w ould like a copy of his
lecture. She thought Oscar, w ho has got fat since his marriage, appreciated W histler's comments on w omen's More Details
dress. She invites him to call one Sunday afternoon. 'Ever yrs. sincerely/"Violet Fane"'.
[Violet Fane w as the pen name of Lady Mary Montgomerie Currie, w ife of the 1st Baron Currie. In 1885 she w as
married to Henry Sydenham singleton. She w rote novels and poems - a volume of Collected Verses had
appeared in 1880. Ten O'clock]
MS Whistler F3
Letter from Violet Fane to James McNeill W histler. Hazely, W inchfield,26th. April. [1892] 'Country chateau of the
S. family.' 'I cannot tell you, my dear W histler,...' Thanks W histler for his very kind letter about her 'Sophy'.
Repudiates W histler's accusation that she is not interested in the Chelsea studio - in w hich she has only once More Details
been alone w ith W. - she looks on the triumph of 'Mrs Meux' at the Salon as a mutual one. 'Yours ever friends
Violet Fane'
MS Whistler F4
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Fue Feron No 15, [Paris], 26 Juin 59. 'Mon cher
W histler' Echerny gave F. W histler's address. Ernest reported W histler w as installed in a fine studio. Legros and
F. w ant to know all about it. Poynter did not know if W histler had any of his etchings on exhibition. F. sees less
of Legros now , meeting him at Andler's rarely: but Legros goes often to see Courbet and has had articles in
the Figaro, Gazette des Beaux Arts, Causerie, and Baudelaire's Revue Francaise; and Duranti w rote something More Details
in the Courrier de Paris, and Astruc in the Quart d'heure; [and?] Courrier du Commerce. Courbet told F. to tell
W histler he w as pleased w ith Legros' latest w ork. F. w as the first to buy W histler's etchings at the Cafe
Voltaire: and particularly admires the one of his brother-in-law . He discussed them w ith a gentleman w ho had
seen the complete set at Delatre's. F. has been studying hard on his ow n and in the Louvre. Andler considered
his last copy not 'finished' enough: the Salon rejected his w ork: and it sells badly - a Chardin copy w as too
dear. 'henri Fantin la Tour'
MS Whistler F5
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Rue Feron 15, [Paris], 5 Aout 59. 'Mon cher W histler'
L. w as seasick at Dieppe. M. Bergeron w as kind to him. His room seemed small after London. L. told Courbet,
w hom he saw at Andler's, that W histler w ould do w hat he asked in his letter; but Courbet is w asting his
talents in drinking and gambling. L. show ed W histler's etchings of the Thames to Ernest w ho w ill w rite to tell
W histler ho much he liked them. L. gave the etching of Greenw ich to Valton, of the Thame to Sinet: and there is More Details
one for Echerny and Drouet. Bonvin enquired after W. L. gave Ernest the painting; and thanked Astruc and
assured him W histler held to his agreement w ith him. L. therefore urges W histler to go off and paint
something. L. has not got back to w ork but means to do a portrait in the Louvre. 'adieu a bientot/h Fantin la
Tour'
MS Whistler F6
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Octobre 62. 'Mon cher W histler' L. admires W histler's
temerity in going to the seaside, and on to Spain to see Velasquez' w ork. L. liked the composition of W histler's
painting as show n in his sketch, although he does not understand the precise qualities w hich contribute to the
Success of Michelangelo and Raphael. There is trouble among the Eaux fortistes. Cadart returned from London
w ith Haden's plate, and probably agreed w ith Delattre to return w ork w hich might not please the public.
Legros, Manet and Bracquemond w ould like W histler's support to oppose this: saying that he w ill only
contribute a plate if it is accepted unconditionally. L. did a pen sketch, and means to use the excuse of the More Details
rejection of some w ork to leave the Society, w ith Baudelaire, Jongkind and its other members w ho talk too
much. L. has several things to do for Haden in the Louvre. Drouet has inherited some money and is going to
w ork in Sicily for the w inter; his statue of Gericault is now on exhibition. Ernest seemed annoyed w ith W. L. w ill
see if the Gazette des Beaux Arts says anything interesting. 'L'Exposition du Boulevard' closes 1 December
1862. Alphonse [Legros] has not done anything. Clichy is full of old painters w ho are friends of 'Van den-' and
Bitume' 'adieu W histler/H Fantin la tour'
MS Whistler F7
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 1862 10 Novembre. 'Mon cher W histler' Discusses his
problems about reconciling life and art: and painting from nature: and looks forw ard to hearing about
Velasquez, expecting to learn as much as he did from Rembrandt. L. hopes to gain from w orking in the Louvre
w hat W histler is trying to get from nature, the ability to combine tone and depth. L. needs a studio, a model, More Details
and a room full of prints, to w ork in. [Burger know s an art critic, Chore editor of la vraie Republique.] The
Boulevard des Italiens opens on 1 December, but one has to w rite to Martinet to become a member before
exhibiting. Legros is not doing anything. Drouet said Ernest w as going to lose his mother (?). Schapmann is off
to Biarritz. 'adieu/h. Fantin la tour-'.
[Bunger - w as editor of la Vraie Republique - one of the best art critics... (le citoyen Thore)]
MS Whistler F8
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 7 Fevrier 63. 'Mon cher W histler' L. has been unable
to find anyone to translate a letter from M. Dilberoglou in Italian because the w riting is so bad. L. w ill thank him
but asks W histler to act betw een them. L. thinks he has bought three of his studies and is paying him 150 fr.
for studies of flow ers. He is doing a copy of Noces de Iana: and W histler know s w hat Haden paid for his copies. More Details
Chapman says Martinet is going bankrupt but Bonvin says they could not take W histler's picture to pay his
debts. The Salon opens 1 May but there may be an exhibition in March. Asks W histler to tell Ridley and Edw ards
about the Salon. Legros is at Montargis not doing very w ell. Burty asked w hat W histler w as sending to Salon:
his etchings are superior to Cadart's. 'adieu h Fantin'
MS Whistler F9
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. [April 1863] May (W. w ins gold medal Hague) 'Illustres
W histler/1863- Illustre Legros/1861/Mes illustres Amis...' F. has not heard from W histler and Graham has had
nothing for the exhibition of Refusees. Alfred Stevens had a medal: so did Mme. Broune. The medals for etching
w ere aw arded badly. The exhibition w as a mixture of good and bad: Michelangelo, Titian and Horace Vernet. It
included w ork by the pupils of Picot and Briguiboul: and prizes w ent to Deludder, Desjobert and Brian. More Details
Comments on Manet and Baudelaire's claim that Ingres w as not a painter. F. enjoys being in the school of Semi-
romantiques: in the Societe des Trois united by friendship although not by opinions: Legros admires the
Primitives, Holbein and German artists: W histler w orks in the Salons, taverns and by the Thames and has w on
a gold medal: F. does not expect to be successful for some time. Asks if he should get Hardy to return the fille
Blanche. The trunk for Haden has left. He has not seen the Martinet exposition. again. 'adieu/Fantin.'
MS Whistler F10
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Vendredi 1 Mai 1863. 'Mon cher W histler' The Jury at
the Salon have rejected so many w orks that the Emperor has decided an exhibition of the rejected w ork should
be held at the Palais de l'industrie. W histler's picture w as rejected, his etchings accepted and w ell hung. M. de
Jouvieres and M. de Nieuw erkerke admired all W histler's w ork and defended it before the Jury, Martinet hoped More Details
to exhibit the rejected w orks. Corot, Millet and Rousseau's w ork F. admired, but he thought Legros' w ork badly
hung. Courbet had tw o pictures accepted and one 'des Pretres gris' censored by the police: and F. criticizes his
w ork. F. had a w ork accepted: Manet, Bracquemond, Vennir, Lambron, none. Cadart's w atercolours and a slight
painting by Durand w ere accepted. Astruc is doing a Salon Journal. W histler should come to Paris and then to
Amsterdam to see Rembrandt 'Adieu h. Fantin la Tour.'
MS Whistler F11
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Lazare 79, [Paris],end April 1863. 'Mon cher
W histler' The cutting from the Moniteur records that due to public outcry the Emperor has ordered that the
w ork of artists refused admission to the Salon should be exhibited at the Palais de l'industrie. Legros' three
pictures w ere accepted, but F., Durand, Amand Gautier, Bracquemond, Lambron, Manet had pictures refused. More Details
Martinet means to exhibit the best of the rejected pictures. The exhibition may not be ready to open 1 May at
the same time as the Salon. Sw inburne says Baudelaire approved his article w hich appeared around August. 'A
Bientot - h Fantin la Tour'.
[1861 Sw inburne's article on Les Fleurs du Mal appeared in an expurgated edition (suggestion from J. Conlon)
Date end April 1863 - has to do w ith Salon des Refuses. See F9 referring to Martinet Exh.]
MS Whistler F12
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 15? [May] [1863] 'Mon cher W histler' L. reports that
W histler's picture w as w ell hung, by M. de Tournemine Director of the Musee du Luxembourg himself. It has More Details
been a great success- praised by Courbet, Baudelaire, Legros, Manet, Bracquemond de Ballesoy. Manet's
picture of Colin w as also a success and indeed everyone did w ell. 'Je t attends pour Bavarder/h. Fantin la Tour'
MS Whistler F13
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Dimanche 19 Juillet 1863. 'Je viens d'Adler hier soir
chez Martinet' Asks W histler to w rite to Hardy about the W hite Girl. L.'s picture is ready to go to London, but
W histler must send instructions. Martinet's exhibition is dull, apart from W histler's picture. Mantz praised it in
the Gazette des Beaux Arts w hich W histler w ill have seen at Haden's house. Quotes an article in the previous More Details
evening's Figaro by Graham w hich mentioned Legros, and the etchings of Mme. Brow ne, W histler, Jacques and
Flameng. Bertall w rote in the Journal Amusant about one of Legros' pictures. Cadart w ould like etchings from
W histler, Legros, Edw ards, Ridley. Legros got a gold and Hardy a silver medal. Thanks W histler for his help over
his copy of Titian's mistress. L. w ishes he could help W. 'Adieu h. Fantin la Tour'
MS Whistler F14
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Mardi 12 Fevr. 67. 'Mon cher W histler' L.'s mother has
been very ill. L. greatly admired the head of the 'la femme en blanc' w hen he saw it at W histler's brother's
house. Manet said Stevens and Tissot admired it but he has not seen it himself. Stevens says W histler has to More Details
be proposed and seconded as a member of the club and be resident in Paris, before he can exhibit w ith them.
L. suggests W histler keeps 'ton piano et tes navires dans la glace' for the Salon and the rest for the Universal
Exhibition. Asks W histler to tell Dilberoglou that L. has finished the copy for him: and to buy back the tw o still
lifes from Spartali because L. has promised them to Coronio.? 'Addu Fantin'
MS Whistler F15
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 21 Fevrier 1867. 'Mon cher W histler' L. received
W histler's letter this morning. He advises W histler to exhibit a marine w ith his paino picture rather than the
Symphony- the 'navires dans la glace' w hich have been w ell received at Martinet's, or the Valparaiso marine. L.
is painting a half-length portrait of Manet in Manet's studio, and if W histler comes in March he w ould like to do a More Details
portrait of him, head and shoulders. L. does not know Burger w ell enough to show him W histler's picture. Asks
W histler to tell Dilberoglou about the difficulty of sending the last copy rolled up- and that he w ill undertake the
Venus but could do w ith the money in advance, since his mother is still very ill. Lucas Ionides is going to see
Spartali but L. w ould like W histler to see him too about the affair he mentioned before. 'Adieu ecrit moi/h.
Fantin'
MS Whistler F16
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. Rue des Saints Peres 11, [Paris],c. May/June 1867.
'Mon cher W histler' L. had only had one letter from W histler since his departure; and had not heard from
Edw ards either: so he w as glad of W histler's invitation although he cannot take advantage of it. He has
several copies to execute in the Louvre and must have tw o pictures for the Salon. He is doing tw o still lifes of
fruit and flow ers like those the Ionides ow n, 500 fr. for the tw o as W histler said: and thanks W histler for
thinking of him. He is w orking on Giorgione's Concert champetre, Correggio's Antiope, and Veronese: and in his
spare time on 'des esquisses folles, desreves, des apparitions des feeries etc. 'for he now has a studio. L. w as More Details
going to send a large portrait of a girl to the Salon but her mother w ould not allow this: her uncle, Marquis de
[Criron?] is President of the Jockey Club in Paris. L. thinks Legros is only interested in himself: his portraits of
Manet and Zola w ere his best w orks. L. does not see much of Ernest; but thinks Burty is w ell disposed to W,
and, as he w rote in his article on the 'salon Anglais' in the Gazette, is friendly w ith Millais. L. w ill mention
W histler's etchings to Cadart. Asks after Dilberoglou, O'Connor and Ridley. Courbet is doing badly this year.
'Fantin.'
[W replied early 1867 - microfilm AP 64 1/836-45. Date c.May/June 1867. Druick, 1982, p112, dates this summer
1868. F has missed 1868 Salon; he is 32 yrs old]
MS Whistler F17
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 11 Rue des Saints Peres, [Paris], 16 Nov. 1868. 'Voila
presque deux mois que je t'ai envoye les deux natures mortes...' L. does not know if they have been sold, or if,
as w ith Spartali, the client w as not satisfied. L. regrets their increasing estrangement. L. met Lucas recently but More Details
he did not know anything about W histler. Legros has been circulating some articles from journals. L. did not see
Haden w hen he w as in Paris. L. has been w orking in the Louvre. 'Addeu/h Fantin la Tour'
MS Whistler F18
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 11 Rue des Saints Peres, [Paris], Lundi 4 Janvier 69.
'Mon cher W histler' L. has been in the Louvre, has met Manet, Degas and Duranty at the Cafe des Batignolles.
Manet is painting tw o w omen and a man on a balcony for the Salon; L. has not seen Stevens or Meurice. L.
thinks his w ork in 1859 w hich w as rejected, and that in 1861 w as much better than the big paintings- of
Delacroix and Truth. The portrait of his sister reading and that of Manet w ere quite satifsying, and he is very More Details
pleased w ith his recent w ork. Dr Hart paid L: and L. thanks W histler for praising his still lifes. On W histler's
advice he has been collecting Japanese w orks and finds the tones of the vases more suitable for his
arrangements of flow ers. L. thinks Legros has accepted too easy a success. L. has not heard from Edw ards:
nor received the photographs W histler w as going to send. Hardy has W histler's etchings. L. has not seen
Ernest or Emile Aubert. 'Fantin'
MS Whistler F19
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 11 Rue des Saints Peres, [Paris],21 Mars 69. 'Mon
cher W histler' L. w onders w hy W histler has not contributed to the British or French Salons: and mentions the More Details
Ionides' salon. Edw ards w rote that he meant to exhibit at the Academy. L. w ould like Dr. Hart to send his tw o
still lifes to the Salon through Edw ards, if W histler can arrange it. 'adieu h. Fantin'
MS Whistler F20
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler. 8 Rue des Beaux Arts, Paris,31 Mai 79. 'Mon cher
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W histler' Asks W histler to send the picture L. sent to the Salon des Refusees in 1863 to Mme. Edw ards, 26
Golden Square. 'Tout a toi/h. Fantin Latour'
MS Whistler F21
Letter from Henri Fantin Latour to James McNeill W histler.1 Fevrier 83[?] 'Merci mon cher W histler de m'avoir
donne mon tableau des refuses J'y tenais beaucoup comme souvenir du temps passe- J'ai bien regrette de ne More Details
pas t'avoir vu a tondernier voyage a Paris Tout a toi/h. Fantin'.
[He asked for the return of a w ork he had given W.]
MS Whistler F22
Letter from Marion Farquhar to Rosalind Birnie Philip. Drumnagesk, Aboyne, N.B., May. (W ) ?1900. 'Dear Miss
Phillip' She has heard from her husband that W histler is ill, but w ill be in London on Friday & then in Paris and More Details
w ould like to see her portrait if possible. 'Sincerely yours Marion Farquar'

Letter from W.R. Farquhar to James McNeill W histler. Dinard Club, Dinard, Ille et Vilaine, France,Tuesday [Sept]
[1899] 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He and his w ife w ill be at the Hotel Liverpool, Paris, for several days from Wednesday More Details
and w ould like to see the portrait 'I am/sincerely yours/W.R. Farquhar'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hon. W.R. Farquhar, Hotel Liverpool, Paris. Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-
sur-Mer, Pres Dieppe,Sept 1 1899. 'Dear Mr. Farquhar-' W histler received his letter and w as sorry he missed his
visit. He has enjoyed painting Mrs. Farquhar but w as never satisfied w ith the result and cannot tell w hen it w ill More Details
be completed so he w ished to return the cheque for 400 gns. to Mrs. Peck. W hen Mrs. Farquhar can manage
sittings over three w eeks he w ould like to continue. He w ould like F. to forw ard the letter to Mrs. Peck 'Very
Sincerely Yours/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Coll: R. Alistair McAlpine]
MS Whistler F23
Letter from W.R. Farquhar to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue des Champs Elysees, [Paris],Friday [June 1900]
'Dear Mr. W histler' Mrs Peck asked him to w rite concerning portrait of his w ife, w hich she w ould like to have.
Otherw ise she w ishes to be reimbursed for the money she has paid & the trouble & expense incurred over 5-6 More Details
yrs. Unfortunately she is ill & unable to arrange any further sittings at present. 'I am/very sincerely yours/W. R.
Farquar'.
[Mrs. Farquhar w as pregnant: her first child w as born 4 December 1900]
MS Whistler F24
Letter from W.R. Farquhar to James McNeill W histler. 99 Champs Elysees, Paris,June 14 (1900). 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Mrs. Peck has given his w ife the portrait. She encloses returned cheque to W. Regrets that his w ife is
ill & unable to sit to W histler at present. Asks if Leonie could give them the opera cloak if they called. If W histler More Details
does not return to Paris w ithin the next month, he may see him in London. Afraid Boer w ar w ill be over by
August 1st. 'Very sincerely yours/W. R. Farquhar'.
[Sorry they did not see it?? Dated 1900 in another hand. But surely they saw it]
MS Whistler F25
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hon. W illiam Farquhar, 99 Avenue des Champs Elysees, Paris. Garlant's
Hotel, London,21 June [1900 postmark] 'My dear Farquhar-' W histler has been too busy painting to reply until
now , but he told Leonie to deliver the cloak to Mrs. Farquhar. He returns the cheque and hopes that F. w ill More Details
spend it and so stop it travelling back and forth. He still w ishes to complete the picture. He has just returned
from a depressing visit to the country. 'Alw ays sincerely/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Pennell Journal p. 54: W histler had returned from Amersham on 19 June. Orig. Coll.: R. Alistair McAlpine]
MS Whistler F26
Letter from W.R. Farquhar to James McNeill W histler. 99 Avenue des Champs Elysees, [Paris],[JulyxAugust?]
Sunday (1900) 'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges receipt of cheque. Hopes to see W histler w hen he comes to
London in a fortnight. Sails to USA on Sept. 1st. Asks W histler's opinion on Chinese question & encloses More Details
paragraph about Independence Day. 'Very sincerely yours/W. R. Farquhar'.
[The outside date must be [4 Julyx1 September]: although this may be the cheque w hich w as not cashed until
22 October 1901 finally]
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Letter from W.R. Farquhar to James McNeill W histler. Arborfield Grange, Berks, Nov. 18th. 1901. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Has been trying to contact W histler by letter, & now in person, for some time. Invites W histler to lunch More Details
- at the Carlton on Saturday, & hopes he is w ell. 'Very sincerely yours/W. R. Farquhar'
MS Whistler F28
Letter from A.W. Finch to James McNeill W histler. Le Chalet, La Louviere, Belgium, 16th March 1891. 'Dear Mr
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W histler' F. sent W histler a copy of Art Moderne w hich says W histler is to be President of a new society on the
pattern of the XX, and F. w ould like to join it. 'W ith best regards/Your's faithfully/A. W. Finch.'
MS Whistler F29
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,14th March
1879. 'My dear Sir' W hen H. w rote to W histler earlier in the morning Mr. Dow desw ell had not told him that More Details
W histler had been here. Thanks W histler for sending the etching 'the Putney Bridge' w hich he thinks is good
but a subject of much less popular appeal than the 'Hogarth plate', so he does not w ant it, but if W histler
publishes it w ould like a print for 6 gns. 'Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F30
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 7 April 1879.
'Dear Sir' As he said in his last letter they are prepared to give W histler 80 gns. for his plate of 'Fulham Bridge'
and all his proofs of it including 'one in academy tone in Grosvenor Gallery.', and W histler is to print and sign a More Details
further 20 proofs of it. They w ill deduct £6.14.6 for a proof they have already bought. Asks W histler to send his
proofs on thefollow ing day and they w ill send him a cheque on Wednesday. W histler must also keep the plate
in good condition to run off fifty copies. 'Yours faithly/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F31
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 18th April
1879. 'My dear Sir' Goulding cannot come to help W histler w ith the printing and H asks W histler to complete the More Details
printing of the 20 proofs of 'Putney Bridge' w hich he undertook to do, before the end of the w eek, as soon as
they have sent the plate back to him. 'Faithy yours/Marcus B. Huish/Mang Dir'
MS Whistler F33
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest G. Brow n], [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].[Aug.
1879?] 'Dear Sir' I w ill let Mr. Huish have the plate of "Old Battersea Bridge" at the same price I originally asked
him for the "Old Putney Bridge" - viz. one hundred & ten guineas'. W histler w ill keep one proof of each of the More Details
trial states and w ould like tw o proofs from the final state of the etching, w hich is in good condition to give 40 or
50 proofs. W histler w ill pull the first 20 proofs and w ill then make a new state if necessary for a further 10 gns.
and 3 moor proofs. W histler w ill call for their decision on the follow ing evening 5-6 p.m. 'Very faithfully Yrs/JW '
MS Whistler F34
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,8 Aug 1879.
'Dear Mr W histler' He w ill let W histler have a cheque on the follow ing day for £100 for the plate of 'Battersea'
and all the proofs except tw o, although he had meant to buy it for 80 guineas like the plate of 'the Putney'. If More Details
W histler lets him know immediately H. can let him have the cheque for £124.13.6 today after the Board
meeting. 'Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler LB3/5
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Marcus B. Huish], [The Fine Art Society]. The W hite House, Chelsea
Embankment, Aug 13 1879. 'Dear Sir' Asks him to call on the follow ing morning at 10.30 a.m. Encloses eight More Details
more proofs of 'the Old Battersea Bridge', one of w hich may be sold to 'Mr. Way. 21. Wellington Street. Strand'
for 6 gns, and W histler asks him to forw ard the one marked '9'. 'Faithfully Yours/JAMcN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Hogarth Club, 27 Albemarle Street W., 'Thursday
evening' nd. [1879] 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler came to Bond Street as soon as he could and hopes he did not
make B. late for his appointment. Agrees to see B. at his studio next morning at 9.30 a.m., and has told Hew itt More Details
to tell How ell and B. to arrange for Miss Garrett to come that afternoon at 3 or 4 p.m. before the light fades.
'Yours/JMcN. W histler'.
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t.s. copy, tw o sheets.
MS Whistler F36
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,14th Jan 1880.
'Dear Mr W histler' They have been expecting W histler's etchings of Venice for w eeks and those w ho w ere
originally interested in the set are tired of w aiting. They may have to w ait until the follow ing season, in the
autumn, before any can be sold. How ell came in on the previous day and reported that W histler w as busy on a More Details
large etching and not on their set. Even if the w inter has been against him H. hopes they w ill be getting some
plates from W histler soon. 'Believe me I remain/ very [illeg] / Marcus B Huish'.
[See letterbook c/8 w hich is W 's reply]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Leicester Galleries, Leicester Square, London.
[Cafe Florian, Place St Marc, Venice], nd. Jan 1880. 'Dear Mr Brow n' In his letter to Mr Huish W histler forgot to
mention he w ould like B. to send him 20 or 30 pieces of old Dutch paper, such as Goulding might have. Mr Way
sent W histler some Japanese paper w rapped in a copy of the World. W histler prefers paper like that on w hich More Details
Putney Bridge w as printed; and requires also 3 balls of varnish for etching ground from Hughes and Kimber,
West Harding Street, Chancery Lane; and a small bottle of "Stopping out varnish". W histler complains that
printing methods in Italy are primitive and he w ishes he had brought his ow n press. Asks for any new s about
"Etching and Etchers" 'Very truly yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler F37
TS copy of letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Leicester Galleries, Leicester Square,
London. [Cafe Florian, Place St Marc, Venice], nd. Jan 1880. 'Dear Mr Brow n' In his letter to Mr Huish W histler
forgot to mention he w ould like B. to send him 20 or 30 pieces of old Dutch paper, such as Goulding might have.
Mr Way sent W histler some Japanese paper w rapped in a copy of the World. W histler prefers paper like that on
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w hich Putney Bridge w as printed; and requires also 3 balls of varnish for etching ground from Hughes and
Kimber, West Harding Street, Chancery Lane; and a small bottle of "Stopping out varnish". W histler complains
that printing methods in Italy are primitive and he w ishes he had brought his ow n press. Asks for any new s
about "Etching and Etchers" 'Very truly yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
t.s. copy.
MS Whistler F38
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler, [Cafe Florian, Place St. Marc., Venice]. 32 Lyme St.,
Camden Tow n, Jany 31st 1880. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' B. w as happy to hear from W histler at last w hen Mr. Huish
read him W histler's long letter. B. is sorry that W histler has been ill. Mrs. Poynter said she had seen W histler in
Venice. B. is sending him 'four balls of ground and a bottle of stopping out varnish', and has w ritten to Goulding
to obtain the paper. Regrets that the plates w ere not out by January 1st as it means putting people off, and
Dow desw ells have published tw o recent plates by W. Draw ings of Venice are very popular at the moment w ith
the 'row here about St Marks' going on. B. never thought W histler w ould carry out large plates like Hadens, More Details
w hose latest etching of 'Greenw ich' is better than that of 'W indsor' but not very successful. Mr. Tissot send his
regards and 'those of a certain lady', and Messrs. Way, Eldred, Ridley, How ell and Pelligrini have enquired after
him. Encloses a catalogue of their recently published etchings. Reports that Ruskin is going to live a lecture in
London on 'A Caution to Snakes'. B. is sure that the etchings and pastels w ill make a fine exhibition w hen
W histler returns. 'I am most sincerely yours/Ernest G. Brow n'.
[Re letterbook c/13]
MS Whistler LB3/8
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society]. [Cafe Florian, Place St. Marc,
Venice],Jan. 1880. 'My dear Mr. Huish' W histler is shocked by the suggestion in H.'s letter that W histler is
neglecting the w ork he has undertaken in order to experiment w ith large plates. How ell w as exagerating as
usual and Mr Brow n should have know n that W histler w ould not tolerate the disproportion betw een a delicate
medium and a large scale. 'Poor meek Rembrant!- w ith his mild miniatures- beside such colossal duds how
dw arfed he becomes! how uninteresting his puny portraits of diminutive Burgomaster Sigmund Clement de
Young- how w eak his little w indmill-' W histler may w ant this letter back to make it into a pamphlet! W histler's More Details
'Venice' is going even better than they expected. Right now how ever he has been ill for tw o w eeks after trying
to etch in the snow . It has been so cold for tw o and a half months that 'you might as w ell have proposed to
etch on a block of Wenham Lake as to have done anything w ith a copper plate that involves holding it!--' and
that is the only reason he has not completed his tw elve plates. How ever those he has done are much better
than the previous sets and he has 50 or 60 pastels, much more brilliant than w atercolour. Asks H. to send him
£50 to tide him over to the w armer w eather. 'Very sincerely Yours/JAMcN. W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly).
[See GUl Press Cuttings 1920-1929, Daily Mail 30 Oct 1922 (Copies F29)]
MS Whistler F39
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,5th Feb 1880.
'My dear W histler.' Encloses note for fifty pounds and hopes W histler w ill soon return w ith his w ork. The loan
bears the usual interest. Their late salesman Dow desw ell has acquired tw o plates from How ell w hich he says
w ere done by W histler in Venice. 'Bendes people' are not buying much at the moment. H. enjoyed W histler's More Details
letter and w ill show it to 'Sigr-H-. Asks W histler to acknow ledge receipt of cheque and let him know w hen he is
coming back. 'Yours [illeg.] /Marcus B Huish' Note on Messrs. S. & A Blumenthal & Co. in Venice from The Union
Bank of London for £50 signed by Pellew Mugford, Secy. on verso. holograph.
Short note from sec. concerning finances on fourth page.
MS Whistler F40
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. [The Fine Art Society], 32 Lyme St., Camden Tow n, Oct
1st 1880. 'Dear Mr. W histler' They expected W histler back in the previous December and organised an
exhibition, and put out hundreds of catalogues. Now everybody has got tired of w aiting and still they have not
heard from W. In the Spring they could have exhibited them w ith 'the Defense of Rorkes Drift'. W hen he More Details
ordered frames they once again expected him and made preparations. Now there is to be an exhibition of
etchings of the tw elve greatest living etchers, w ith Goulding printing the etchings in the room and if W histler is
to participate he must return w ithin tw o w eeks. Suggests he sends a set of etchings, and the pastels are
exhibited later. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F41
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [Venice]. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 19
Oct 1880. 'Dear W histler' They had given up hope of hearing of W histler and contemplated disposing of his
parcel. Urges him to return immediately, since they are sending a salesman soon to America w ho could dispose
of W histler's w ork to advantage, and their exhibition of the w ork of the finest etchers opens on 1st November, More Details
w ith Goulding printing in the gallery. 'The medical profession are very much perturbed at the thought of your
being represented by a set of new plates w hile it w ill only be, by some old stagers.' They are short of money
but he w ill try to send W histler a draft on the follow ing day, from his ow n funds since the Board w ill not back
him. '[illeg.] Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F42
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [Venice],[Oct
25 1880] 'The Fine Arts Society my dear Huish might as w ell have sent me a fiver or half a crow n as these fifty More Details
pounds-...The Fine Arts Society my dear Huish is I suppose a serious body...'
[Draft of MS W histler F43, ending 'Ever sincerely yrs-' (unsigned)]
MS Whistler F43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [Venice],Oct
25 1880. 'The "Fine Arts Society", my dear Huish, is I suppose, a serious body, and has its ow n inscrutable
reasons for its mysterious proceedings.' Thanks him for the fifty pounds but cannot understand w hy the Board
are opposed to supporting W histler now having once undertaken to commission his w ork. The fifty pounds 'are
of no more use to me than Mr Montague Tigg's "ridiculously small amount of eighteen pence", and Messrs.
Blumenthal had better return them to you at once-' since as W histler said in his letter he requires £100, has More Details
had nothing from the Society since 3rd February although he has been w orking for them, and now they refuse
him sufficient to return w ith his w ork. '"The fool know eth not his w ay to the city"- and etchings w hich could
have been at the centre of his exhibition. Asks Huish not to let the board seize his parcel as security for one
month at least and undertakes to repay the Board the £200 they have advanced him, w ith interest as agreed.
'Alw ays yours sincerely Yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
Draft in W 's hand also on folded sheet, lined, w ritten on all sides apparently incorrectly labelled Oct 2.
MS Whistler F45
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [Venice]. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,27th
Oct 1880. 'Dear W histler' H. has obtained a further £50 and sends W histler a draft as before and expects him More Details
to return in time for their exhibition w hich opens on the follow ing Saturday w eek, the 3rd (Nov.). He must cash
it at Blumenthals again as best he can. 'Yours failly-/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F46
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [Venice]. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 29th
Oct 1880. 'Dear W histler' He has received W histler's letter of the previous Sunday and explains that the Board
being composed mainly of Barristers regard the original agreement by w hich they w ere to pay W histler £150
and he w as to carry out 12 plates w ithin three months, as binding. They have given W histler now £250 and he More Details
has not returned in 12 months w ith any plates, and they are not prepared to give him any more until they see
him or his plates. If W histler has done 40 plates H. suggests he sends a dozen of them back. 'Failly
yours/Marcus B Huish'.
[Details of money paid out to W. by the F.A.S. w hile in Venice]
MS Whistler F47
Telegram from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [cafe Florian, Venice]. [The Fine Art Society, 148 New More Details
Bond St. W.], 4 [Nov] 1880. 'Fifty sent as before cannot w ire it. Huish'
MS Whistler F48
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [Venice]. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 6th
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Nov 1880. 'Dear W histler, Another £50 has been sent you (yesterday) on the understanding that you start
directly you receive it as promised. Yours truly/Marcus B Huish'

Invitation card to private view . Mr W histler's Etchings of Venice, Fine Art Society, Wednesday, 1st December More Details
[1880].
MS Whistler F49
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 8th Dec 1880.
'Dear Mr W histler' Mr Way told H. on the previous day that W histler did not w ish the Board to purchase the 12
plates for £700, according to the option in the agreement. The Board w ould still like to do so and w ould limit
the printing and prices according to W histler's w ishes. Hopes that in any case they can arrange an exhibition of More Details
pastels. They have taken a new gallery and have arranged an exhibition there in February but he could have
the present gallery for tw o months from 1st January, w hen there are no conflicting selling exhibitions on in
London, during the exhibition at the Grosvenor. Asks him to call on Friday betw een 11.30a.m. and 1 to arrange
this. 'Yours failly/Marcus B. Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 21st Dec
1880. 'My dear Sir' Has received a cheque to complete the payment for the Venice plates as W histler required
and asks W histler to bring them and the proofs w hich have been taken from them and they w ill return More Details
W histler's parcel of proofs and the cheque. They have not charged interest but only the money advanced and
the cost of the 51 frames. W histler can have the room for his exhibition on the 1st of the month and H.
presumes W histler does not need to keep on the room at 65 Regent Street. 'Yours faithy/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F51
Account from James McNeill W histler to The Fine Art Society. Records a Balance due to W histler of £336.13.0.
from the sale of 12 Plates of Venice to the Fine Art Society, minus the £150 originally advanced to him, plus £50 More Details
on February 3, 20 October and 5 November, and £20 on 20 November, and £43.70.0. for Goods received
MS Whistler LB3/16
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. [The Fine Art Society, 148 New
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Bond Street, London W.], [1880x3] 'My dear Huish- I have received the plates- W hen are you going to send me
the cheque? - Yours sincerely/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [1880x3] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Apologises for not
replying to his invitation but he is too busy to accept, and w ill w rite w hen he is less so. 'Meanw hile w ith many More Details
thanks/Very sincerely yours/J McN. W histler'.
[This group dated by w riting & paper. M.S. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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[This group dated by w riting & paper. t.s. copy, ss.]
MS Whistler F53
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 26 Jan 81.
'Dear W histler' H. is w riting to W histler about the sale of the pastel draw ings as he suggested. Suggests that More Details
bearing in mind the expenses they have incurred they should receive one third of the price of the sale of the
draw ings, w hich prices W histler w ill arrange w ith Mr. Brow n. 'Yours failly/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F54
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. Jan 27
1881. 'Dear Huish' W histler thinks H's letter of the previous day should have been w ritten long ago w hen
W histler w ished. The decorations w hich W histler suggested give them the only perfect gallery in London and More Details
he cannot accept H.'s suggestion. W histler is not prepared to let them have more than 25 per cent of the profit.
W histler missed H. today and w ill call on the follow ing day at the gallery. 'Yours truly/JAMcN. W histler'.
(Calculations on verso in H.'s hand - the cost of the gallery, advertising and postage, plus half the cost of
decoration come to £320 'or £960 before and profit!') Reply to 13/20 in chronological order.
MS Whistler F55,56
Proofs from D. Croal Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street,"Mr. More Details
W histler's Etchings of Venice"
MS Whistler F57
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 8th Mar 81.
'Dear W histler' He puts W histler's letter before the Board and they refused to give him more money until after
the Exhibition, w hen they w ill calculate as quickly as possible w hat is ow ing to him, and also get back w hat More Details
they have invested in him. Therefore H. returns W histler the cheque for £149.12.6. The Art Journal can not let
W histler have a man so H suggests he gets Goulding to help him print the remaining 20 or so etchings that Mr.
Brow n told H. are left to be printed. H. had to tell the Directors that as yet they have had nothing from the
outlay of £700 for these plates. 'Yours failly/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F58
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].[March 1881]
'Your suggestion of The Directors having "met" me is ingenious my dear Huish'... The late lamented Czar by the
w ay, "met" the bomb-' W histler undertook to print 25 sets and to be paid for it, and is not prepared to run off
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this and perhaps the full 100 proofs of each plate w ithout any money. Wants to put in w riting that he w ants 2
gns. for printing each set and w hen H. agrees in w riting to that and provides a man to help W histler w ill start
immediately on the five sets he w ants, and do the rest at intervals thereafter. W histler called on the previous
afternoon to discuss this but H. w as out. 'Very sincerely yrs' (unsigned)
MS Whistler F59
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].[March 1881]
'My dear good Huish' The agreement stated that W histler w as to print 20 sets free if they w ere to publish the
etchings jointly, and since the Company have purchased the plates this does not arise. W histler found that the
Company had printed their thanks to Millais on the cover of his catalogue and this rew ard w ill not prove More Details
sufficient for W. Thanks H. for his w ork on W histler's behalf against the Board and admits he w as relieved to
get the cheque. Tells H. to close the exhibition w henever he liked and then they w ill be able to get in the rest
of the money. (unsigned).
[This draft appears to be preliminary to MS W histler F60]
MS Whistler F60
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [March
1881] 'My dear good Huish' The Agreement states that 20 sets w ere to be printed by W histler if they published
the etchings jointly. W histler is glad to have received the cheque although he expected it w ould be More Details
accompanied w ith thanks to him for his w ork. How ever he is glad H. has been supporting W histler against the
Board, w hich W histler w as beginning to doubt. 'Alw ays yours' (unsigned).
[1 after death of Anna McN. W. Directly before MS W histler F61, w hich is a reply]
MS Whistler F61
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 15 Mar 81.
'Dear W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter thanking him for obtaining £300 for him. The agreement states
that W histler has to print 20 sets of the plates and this w as included in their purchase price. So far only five
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have been printed and these have cost £70 so they cannot afford any more and H. urges W histler to complete
the othersets as they w ant to publish them. They w ill have toget the remainder printed elsew here as they
cannot afford to pay W histler enough. They propose to close the Pastels Exhibition at the end of the follow ing
w eek, after tw o months as arranged. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W. 16 Mar 81.
'Dear W histler' He finds W histler w as correct in his claim about the 20 sets w hich w ere to be printed by him.
Asks W histler to give the plates and any proofs in his possession to the man w ho w ill come for them in the More Details
morning. So far the impressions have only been printed at the rate of one a day and cost a sovereign each
w hich is not good enough. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'.
[Before MS W histler F63]
MS Whistler F64
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to F. Seymour Haden, [38 Hertford Street, Mayfair W.]. The Fine Art Society, 148
New Bond St. W., 22nd March 1881. 'My dear Sir, Before passing on your letter to Mr. W histler I w rite to ask if More Details
you permit me to do so. Believe me to remain/Yours faithfully/(signed) Marcus B Huish'.
[Re Piker papers]
MS Whistler F65
Credit note from E. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 8 April 1881. More Details
Credit note for £26.5.0. for 5 dozen impressions of Venice etchings & tw o other subjects. 'E Brow n'
MS Whistler F66
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,9 June 1881.
'Dear W histler' Encloses cheque for £387.18.9 completing 'the Pastels account'. As the account for the Etchings More Details
printing is also not of much profit to the Society H. hopes W histler w ill help them w ith it, and print those w hich
Mr. Brow n is w aiting for. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F67
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,30th August
1881. 'My dear w histler' H. w ill get a cheque for 'the [remaining?] pastels' on Wednesday. Holgate's charges for
assisting W histler to print the Venice etchings are such that each print is costing the Fine Art Society £1 or more More Details
and they cannot make any profit. Therefore he suggests Holgate takes over the w hole printing process, even
though those printed recently by W histler are magnificent. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'.
[Suggestion of handing on to Holgate the printing of the Venice proofs]
MS Whistler F68
Receipt from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],Dec 31
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1881. Receipt for tw o dozen Venice proofs signed 'Ernest G. Brow n' and note of dates Feb. 16 and April 6.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F69
Proofs from James McNeill W histler to The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.]. Dec 31 1881. Note of proofs
taken of the tw elve Venice etchings on Feb. 16, April 6, and August 25 to a total of 301, plus the tw o dozen on More Details
Dec. 31., and a further dozen on January 7. (1882). (unsigned).
List of proofs

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. nd. 'Saturday' [1881x3] 'Dear Mr
Brow n' Agrees to see him on Monday at 2.30 p.m. and asks him to change W histler's cheque for £3 as it is too More Details
late to go to Drummond's bank. 'W ith thanks/Sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler F70
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society.nd. 'Saturday' [1881x3] 'Dear Mr
t.s. copy, ss..
MS Whistler F71
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Societyy, 148 New Bond St. W.,Jan 23 1882.
'My dear W histler' H. w ill try to visit W histler on Wednesday morning but w ould prefer him to come one
afternoon. Does not think they can do anything about Mrs Meux' enquiry unless W histler can get the family to More Details
guarantee to take a certain number of proofs. Mr. Brow n w ill be coming to collect a number of proofs because
they have none and the account is not doing w ell. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F72
Receipt from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Feb 7 1882.
Receipt for proofs of the 12 Venice etchings delivered on February 16, April 6, Aug. 25, Dec. 31, 1881 and More Details
January 24, February 7 1882, by a total of 28 sets and 3 extra proofs. 'Ernest G. Brow n'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F73
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 13th Feb
1882. 'My dear W histler' Sorry that he has not been able to get to see W histler in Tite St. but he has been
busy. W histler originally said he w ould print the sets for 2 guineas each and H. explained they could not afford More Details
that plus the room and services of a printer, and W histler w as to print the first 25 or 30 sets free. Now he
sends a bill for 5 guineas a set. It w ould have been better if another printer had done the lot. Mr. Brow n says
W histler has not completed the 'Nocturnes' for several sets. H. w ill set W histler's bill before the Board. '[illeg]
Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F74
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street W.,15th Feb
1882. 'Dear W histler' H. has put W histler's request before the Board, w ho are grateful for W histler's w ork in
printing the etchings but feel that the necessity of combining this w ith his other w ork has delayed sales. He
does not approve of 'your scheme of laying these plates dow n like old w ine' because in his experience their More Details
value does not so increase. They have sold 247 prints or 20.72 sets for under £700 and these cost nearly
£1000. The Board can only hope to recoup its losses if W histler continues to print up to 40 sets and then they
w ill be happy to pay W histler 80 gns... H. w ill get a man to help W histler any day he likes in the follow ing w eek.
'I beg to remain/Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F75
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,22 Feb 1882.
'Dear W histler' The board w ill meet next Wednesday and are unlikely to go further than to agree to pay More Details
W histler 2 gns. for each set he has printed on the understanding that he prints another ten sets. They might
have completed these sets some time ago if their printer had been printing their Venice sets instead of W 's.
'Yours failly/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F76
Street, Chelsea,[Feb. 22. 1882] 'Dear Huish' W histler deplores the Board's last suggestion that he w as w asting
their printer's time. He has tw o days at their disposal this w eek, although time is increasingly rare as the More Details
exhibition approaches. W histler has just received H's note and assures them they may collect the plates 'and
rely upon Mr Goulding or others for "Nocturnes" & "Doorw ays", "Beggars" & "Lagoons"-' but once anyone else
has printed them he w ill refuse to print them again. 'Yours truly/J. McNeill W histler'.
Draft by W on folded sheet, w ritten on three sides
MS Whistler F78
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,23 Feb 82.
'Dear W histler' H. did not mean his letter to annoy W, but printers have been difficult to obtain and w hen they More Details
got one W histler used him to print his ow n plates instead of theirs. H. did not know W histler had called to see
him or that he w as proposing to continue printing. They w ill appreciate this, but it must be on the same basis
as already mentioned. 'Yours failly /Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler LB3/17
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London W.].
13 Tite Street, [Chelsea],nd. Monday 23 [?] 'My dear Huish' W histler cannot come to see him today and asks if
H. could come to W histler's studio on Wednesday betw een 10.30-11a.m., w hen W histler w ill have some new More Details
proofs of the Venice Set for him and w ould like to show him some other things. 'Very truly yours/JMc.N.
W histler'.
[Monday 23 : May 1881, Jan 1882, Oct 1882, Apr 1883, July 1883]
MS Whistler F79
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,9 Aug 1882.
'My dear W histler' H. called recently at Tite St. having understood from Mr Brow n that W histler w anted to hand
over some plates of Venice to him, and H. w anted to discuss the situation. W histler w ants to be paid 5 gns. a More Details
set for printing the Venice plates. He has been offered 2 gns. a set if he w ill print altogether 40 sets. Now H.
suggests he comes up to tow n, prints another 20 sets and they pay him £100. H. w ould like his reply before
sending for the plates. 'Yours [illeg.]/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F80
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Aug 31st
1882. 'Sir, W ill you kindly give bearer a parcel of plates left by Mr. W histler for us Yours/The Fine Art Society/E More Details
Brow n/Received 12 Plates/P. Hew ett/1st. Sept. 1882'.
Receipt for tw elve plates enclosed.
MS Whistler F81
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. Beefsteak
Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W.C.,1 Sept 1882. 'Dear Huish' Some of W histler's friends have formed a Guild
to advise him in his business affairs and although they recognise H.'s fairness tow ards W histler they w ould like
the Board to apologise for their suggestion that W histler used the time of the man hired to print their plates,
for his ow n; to pay for the etchings already printed, at 5 gns per set, amounting to £148.3.9 for 28 sets and 3 More Details
proofs over; and to pay half the amount for the Venice sets they w ant him to print before he starts. W histler
offered to print all the sets some months ago but they did not show any interest in this at the time and should
not expect W histler to drop his w ork w hen they do become interested in them again. 'Believe me my dear
Huish/Very sincerely Yours/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler F82
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 15th Sept
1882. 'Dear W histler' H. received W histler's letter on his return to tow n, having sent for the plates w hen he did
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not hear from W histler earlier. H. thinks he can speak for the Committee in rejecting W histler's proposal w hich
is w orse than his previous one w hich they w ould not accept. H. has already explained to W histler about the
printer. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F83
v 13th Dec 1882. 'My dear W histler' In addition to the points discusses on the previous day, H. considers that if
the decorations are to be very delicate they may have to redo them immediately afterw ards and suggests that
any amount spent over £25 is borne out of the first sales of the etchings. The exhibition w ill be open during
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February and W histler w ill contribute a number of new etchings and a dozen w atercolours. All sales w ill be
subject to a 25 per cent discount and those to the trade to a further 15 p.c. The etchings w ill be delivered
w ithin a month of the order and paid w ithin a month after that. W histler w ill not sell any copies until after the
exhibition and none to the trade for a year. 'Yours very truly/Marcus B Huish.'
MS Whistler F84
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., [1882x1886]
'Dear W histler' Regrets that he has to go to Christies and cannot visit W histler but sent Godw in to eat his More Details
share of the lunch. Thought Mr Brow n had explained that they have only room to hang a couple of W histler's
w atercolours at a time w hich he can replace as they are sold. 'You very [illeg]/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F85
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 11 Jan 83.
'Dear W histler' Encloses cheque for £100 in full payment for W histler's printing of the Venice etchings to date.
We must undertake to print any further sets of tw elve for five guineas a set, providing his ow n materials. Asks More Details
W histler to settle the bill for the printing press separately w ith Mr. Brow n. A man w ill come to see W histler on
Saturday at 11 a.m. to discuss the decorations. 'Failly yours/Marcus B Huish'.
First draft of reply on page 3 in pencil.
MS Whistler F86
Street,Jan 12 [1883] 'Now Huish! now my dear Huish- you know you said guineas!-' H. agreed to send W histler
a cheque for 100 gns. and W histler asks him to send the extra fiver. This w ill absolve both of any liability and More Details
Mr. Brow n's idea that W histler is responsible for paying for the press is unfounded, except that one day
W histler offered to buy the press at half price w hen Brow n made the offer. 'Yours sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
& typescript copy.
MS Whistler F87
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,15 Jan 83.
'Dear W histler' Agrees to W histler's demand for payment in guineas and encloses cheque for £5, making £105
in full settlement of debts. He cannot agree to the disposal of the printing press. H. w ould like to discuss the More Details
decorations w ith W histler and the decorator on the spot and asks them to come round on Wednesday at
12.30. 'Failly yours/Marcus B Huish'.
Inside there are three pencil sketches of figures, one a w oman in long dress w ith high collar and bun, than
other a man in a doublet and bonnet, the last one unfinished, possibly a torso
MS Whistler LB3/18
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Huish. 13 Tite Street, [Chelsea],[Feb.] [1883?] 'Dear Mrs. Huish'
Thanks her for the Italian flow ers w hich show a sympathy w ith his 'Arrangement in Yellow ' w hich flatters him More Details
more than the success of his exhibition. W histler has sent her the little butterfly w hich she w as not able to be
present to w ear 'defiantly w ith the brave and beautiful on the great day!' 'Very sincerely Yours/JMc.Neill
W histler'
MS Whistler F89
Letter from P. Mugford to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St., London, 31 March
1883. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a cheque for £71.14.0. w hich w ith £20 given to Mr. Sickert in the afternoon More Details
makes a total of £91.14.0 for the sum received for catalogues, Mr. Huish as states in his letter on Tuesday
having deducted 5 gns. for 'the poached egg business'. 'Yours very truly/P. Mugford.'
MS Whistler F90
Street, [April 1883] 'Useless my dear Huish!-' Assures H. that they agreed 'the yellow man's w ages' w ere to be
paid by the Board. In his livery he w as part of the Exhibition 'arrangements in Canary-' and I shall neithe rpay
for the man- nor his socks, nor his hose, nor anything that is his.-' Asks him to send a cheque for £6.4.0. More Details
w ithheld from those catalogues already sold and notes that Mr. Mugford's account is inaccurate, in that 1958
catalogues w ere sold in the room, making a total of £97.18.0 and not £96.19.0, and in addition there are
orders from the provinces w hich have not been w orked out. 'Yours-/JMcN. W histler'.
[See also PW L 2/6/2]
MS Whistler F91
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,5 April 1883.
'Dear W histler' According to their accountant 2000 catalogues have been sold. W histler has had a cheque for
£91.14.0 tow ards the £100 from these. H. w as aw ay at the time and the Director Cope informed him that he
alw ays thought W histler w as to pay the w ages of the attendant w ho sold W histler's catalogues. H. suggests More Details
that if they pay for this man, W histler pays for the man w ho took the shilling admission charges, w ho gets 30/-
a w eek. Reminds W histler that they are paying for the catalogues they actually gave aw ay. 'Yours failly/Marcus
B Huish'
MS Whistler F92
Letter from R.H. Dunn to James McNeill W histler, The Studios, Tite St., Chelsea. The Fine Art Society, 148 New
Bond St. W.,12th June 1883. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to send a number of etchings to complete their orders, More Details
comprising 'The Doorw ay' and 'The Traghetto' w hich Mr. Way w ishes to exhibit, 4 proofs of 'Nocturne Palaces'; 2
'Long Venice'; 1 'The Dyer', 'Ponte Piovan' and 'Quiet Canal'. 'Yours faithfully,/R. H. Dunn/For the F. A. Society'
MS Whistler F93
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,25 Oct 1883.
'My dear W histler' H. returns to tow n at the end of the follow ing w eek and w ill come and see W histler then. More Details
Regrets that they have already arranged their exhibitions for the follow ing year but they w ill see w hat can be
arranged. 'Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'.
Quotation in W 's hand for la Rochefoucauld.
MS Whistler F94
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [The
Fielding, King Street, Covent Garden, London],[Oct.xDec. 1883?] 'My dear Huish' W hen some months ago H.
replied to W histler's proposition that the Society had already arranged exhibitions for the Season, W histler More Details
assumed they no longer w ished to deal w ith his w ork, thanked H. for leaving W histler in no doubt as to their
plans, and heard no further. W histler therefore made other arrangements and is sorry that they in fact had
some other plans. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMc.Neill W histler/Tite Street'
MS Whistler F95
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St. Ives, Cornw all, Jan 4 1884.
'Dear Mr Brow n' B.'s card has been forw arded to W histler and he asks B. to w rite again immediately as W histler More Details
is busy w ith 'pictures of all kinds' and his movements are uncertain. 'Yours truly-/JMc.Neill W histler'.
t.s. copy, s.s., given by Mr Brow n to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip.

MS Whistler F96
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. St Ives, Cornw all, nd. [Jan 1884] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
W histler hates w riting letters and replied to B's last one since he seemed so urgently to w ant to see W, and More Details
now W histler has to w rite again to see w hy B. has not replied. 'Yours truly/JMcN. W histler'.
t.s. copy, s.s.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. St Ives, Cornw all,nd. [Jan 1884] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
MS Whistler F97
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all,nd. [Jan/Feb
1884] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Assures him that he has dealt w ith 'Arry. 'The body is in the bag', and B. should get next
w eek's edition of 'the World', and tell Mr Palmer. 'In this particular case you may flatter yourself that the next
butterfly in the World is entirely ow ing to your vigilance!' W histler asks him to send any more cuttings about
'Arry or about this affair from the Spectator. W histler is staying longer than he intended to 'the sea to me, is More Details
and alw ays w as, most fascinating.' and W histler feels his w ork show s new development, and w ill be happy to
show it to B. on his return. W histler has heard that B. has been sent a number of large w atercolours by Volkow
from Venice: 'I suppose they look like H-1 and sell w ell - thereby combining virtue w ith business-' 'Yours truly-
JMc.N. W histler'.
[FAS exh. of Roussoff's w ork in Nov 1884. t.s. copy, 2 sheets]

JMc.N. W histler'.
[FAS exh. of Roussoff's w ork in Nov 1884. MS. Copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler F98
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives,
Cornw all,Jan 30 1884 'W hat of the unburied body. I must hear if you are all satisfied, has anyone seen More Details
mangled remains.'
[Re 'Arry in the World. t.s. copy, s.s.]

mangled remains.'
[Re 'Arry in the World. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler F99
nd. [Jan/Feb 1884] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Assures him that W histler heard from W underlich's some time previously
and cabled a reply settling w ith them. He should be getting the sum they offered soon. They w ant him to go to
America. W histler promises to let B. have the Mansfield etchings w hen he returns. Thanks him again for sending
the presscuttings from 'the Spectator' and tells him to look in the follow ing w eek's 'World' w here W histler may More Details
'slay 'Arry again- or rather turn over the body'. Suggests he also looks at backnumbers of 'the World' of 26
December and 2 January. W histler's w ork is very different from before, and he promises to let B. see them first
w hen he returns. Comments on the interesting Show s put on by the Society. Asks B. to give W histler his
private address. 'Yours truly/JMc.Neill W histler'.
t.s. copy, s.s.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all,Letter from
James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all, nd. [Jan/Feb 1884] 'Dear
Mr Brow n' Assures him that W histler heard from W underlich's some time previously and cabled a reply settling
w ith them. He should be getting the sum they offered soon. They w ant him to go to America. W histler promises
to let B. have the Mansfield etchings w hen he returns. Thanks him again for sending the presscuttings from 'the
Spectator' and tells him to look in the follow ing w eek's 'World' w here W histler may 'slay 'Arry again- or rather More Details
turn over the body'. Suggests he also looks at backnumbers of 'the World' of 26 December and 2 January.
W histler's w ork is very different from before, and he promises to let B. see them first w hen he returns.
Comments on the interesting Show s put on by the Society. Asks B. to give W histler his private address. 'Yours
truly/JMc.Neill W histler'.
MS Whistler F100
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [Feb 1884] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Suggests he comes to
the studio on the follow ing day at 10.30 a.m. to have a look at some of W histler's w ork for the first time. His More Details
letter has been forw arded from St. Ives.'Yours truly/JMc.N.W histler'.
t.s. copy, s.s.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq.nd. [Feb 1884] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Suggests he comes to
MS Whistler F101
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., March 8th
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1884. 'Dear Mr. W histler You sent us tw o proofs of the Nocturne Furnaces. We only asked for one for Mr.
W underlich. We return it herew ith. Yours faithfully/E Brow n'
MS Whistler F102
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 15 March 84.
'My dear W histler' H. is sorry but it cannot be helped. He is glad not to have the extra w ork anyw ay and w ishes
W histler w ell this w eek and that follow ing. Asks if they can have another print of 'the Kitchen' in the follow ing More Details
w eek. 'Failly yours/Marcus B Huish'.
[See MS W histler F106: W w as to print The Kitchen after Dow desw ells exh: transaction completed in June]
MS Whistler F103
Letter from C. Lungley to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,June 6th 1884.
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'Dear Sir' We enclose you cheque £20, it w ould have been sent before but our Mr. Brow n being aw ay w e are
not certain of the exact amount. Yours faithfully-/For the Fine Art Society/C. Lungley'
MS Whistler F104
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].[June 1884]
'Dear Huish' Their secretary has made out W histler's cheque for £20 instead of guineas and W histler w ould like
him to send the £1. W histler does not like continually having to keep an eye on the Society's transactions, More Details
w hen his ow n w ork is alw ays above reproach, and he has put everything aside in order to oblige them.
W histler sent them four dozen proofs and three separate proofs above this, and is to receive 5 gns. per set.
(unsigned)
MS Whistler F105
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,June 19 1884.
'Dear W histler' H. told his clerk to tell W histler that H. could not sign a cheque for over £20 and anyw ay w hile
Mr. Brow n w as aw ay did not know how much W histler w as ow ed, but the balance w ould be sent to him. More Details
W histler took three months to print the etchings and complains w hen the money does not arrive in three days.
Encloses cheque for a pound. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F106
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [June 1884]
'Dear Huish' Acknow ledges cheque for £1 and claims the secretary did not say he w as to get any more. Also he More Details
undertook to do the prints as soon as he had finished w ith his exhibition, and has a letter acknow ledging his
prompt reply to their request. 'Very sincerely/JMc.Neill W histler'.
[Re. Dow desw ells exh.]
MS Whistler F107
Document from [The Fine Art Society] to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.], [23 June 1884?] Record
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of sale of 8 Venice etchings coming to £30.14.0 after 25% discount, plus 3 proofs of 'Palaces' at 6 gns. each.
[2nd Venice Set: poss. 23 June 1884 w hen these w ere first being printed? (for Dow desw ells). List of proofs]
MS Whistler F108
Account from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. 148 New Bond St. W., 30 Sept '84. Records of More Details
payment of £8.7.9. to W histler to a/c. rendered
MS Whistler F109
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. Ambleside, East Dulw ich Grove, S.E., [1885] 'Dear Mr.
W histler' He thanks W histler for sending tickets for himself and his w ife. It w as a great success. He and Mr. More Details
Buck of Goupils w ould like W histler and Sickert to dine w ith them at Verey's in Regent Street one evening.
'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler F110
Document from [The Fine Art Society] to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.],Calculation of 1 doz
proofs of 'Putney Bridge', plus 56 proofs of 7 out of 12 Venice etchings: corresponding closely to list BP II
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13/301 & a note of 111 proofs of 9 of 2nd Venice sets. 3 each of 'Nocturne River', 2 'Little Venice' corresponding
to proofs printed on July 20 1881: & printed on July 29 1885.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F111
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler, The Studios, 454 Fulham Road, S.W. The Fine Art Society,
148 New Bond St. W., Oct 29th 1885. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a letter from the customer in Glasgow and
apologises for bothering him again about it. Suggests he w rites refusing to lend any further draw ings and B. More Details
forw ards the letter to Glasgow . Hopes that W histler's hand is better. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'.
[See letter to Wortley MS W histler W 36 re spraining of w rist. Enclosure: letter to F.A.S. from Fine Art Gallery
(Glasgow .)]
Card from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Beaufort Grill Club, 32 Dover Street W., nd. (1885x7)
'Dear Mr. Brow n-' Thanks him for his invitation and apologises for not replying earlier. Suggests Wednesday and
proposes to leave Victoria by train after 6.30 p.m. W histler remembers the pleasant evening he spent but More Details
cannot remember how to get there. Asks if he saw W histler's letter in Truth in the previous w eek. (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Date by Butterfly. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler F112
butterfly).
Date by Butterfly. t.s. copy, ss.
MS Whistler LB3/48
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London].
[March 86?] 'W hy dont you take the cutting from the Spectator about your show , my dear Huish, and my last
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masterpiece in this w eeks World, and frame them... and hang them in the Holman Hunt Gallery, or in the front
room...Then you have my mutilated Arry stretched as at the Morgue!-' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Feb 1885 or March 1886 - exh. of H. Hunt at FAS: probably latter. 1895??]
MS Whistler F113
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 18th
1886. 'Dear Mr. W histler' H. meant W histler to reply to the telegram he sent on the previous day and w ould like
to have seen W histler before leaving for America on the follow ing day. Asks W histler to print some more Venice More Details
etchings: 9 'The Little Venice', 6 'The Palaces', 6 'The Nocturne', 9 'The Mast', 6 'The Riva' ; 3 'The Beggars', 3
'The Little Laggoon', 'Piazetta' and 'The Doorw ay', w hich makes up 4 dozen costing £20. 'Yours sincerely/Ernest
G. Brow n'.
Enclosing list of proof w anted

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 454 Fulham Road, nd. [1886?] 'Dear Mr. Brow n'
W histler has not heard from him and hopes Mrs Brow n is not ill again. Enquires if he understood W histler's last
letter, that 'the Council of the British Artists' w ant him to arrange and publish 'the Album of photographs in
question.' The council is meeting this evening and W histler w ould like to give the B's decision. Asks if B can see More Details
him during the day or come to dine w ith him at the Beefsteak Club in the evening. Asks if there is any new s
about 'the people in the North'. 'JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler F114
letter, that 'the Council of the British Artists' w ant him to arrange and publish 'the Album of photographs in
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question.' The council is meeting this evening and W histler w ould like to give the B's decision. Asks if B can see
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest Brow n, Esq.]. nd. [1886?] 'Here is w hat I promised-' Asks B. to
w rite and confirm that he has arranged 'the matter in the north' properly. The effect should encourage people
to buy more than they intended, and w hat remains unsold W histler w ants returned immediately. Gives
instructions for colour scheme, apple green distemper over pale grey for the w alls, a light yellow crome ceiling, More Details
skirting and w oodw ork in oil colour in tones of Lemon chrome to Raw Sienna. (signed w ith butterfly).
A w atercolour sketch on card of W 's design for the 'Back bedroom & Lavatory. Walls.' painted pale green and
signed w ith a yellow butterfly, w ith a yellow 'Skirting board' is bound later in the volume. MS. copy by Miss
Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler F115
to buy more than they intended, and w hat remains unsold W histler w ants returned immediately. Gives More Details
instructions for colour scheme, apple green distemper over pale grey for the w alls, a light yellow crome ceiling,
signed w ith a yellow butterfly, w ith a yellow 'Skirting board' is bound later in the volume. t.s. copy, tw o sheets
MS Whistler F116
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jan 13th
1887. 'My dear W histler' Encloses cheque for 20 gns. and asks W histler to give the 4 dozen prints ordered to More Details
the bearer. Criticizes W histler's messenger for his manner w hen calling tw ice for the cheque. 'Yours failly/Marcus
B Huish'
MS Whistler F117
Document from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.], Feb 81 - Jan 1887. List of
proofs of the tw elve Venice etchings printed in February, April, and August 1881, December 1881 to February
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1882, January to April and June to August 1883, February and March 1884, February and July 1885 and January
1887, a total of 562 proofs in all.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F118
Document from [The Fine Art Society] to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.], [1885x7] Note of 9
proofs of six Venice etchings printed on October 15, 24 and 31. More Details
[All but 1 'The River' are of 2nd Venice set. Printed for Dow desw ells therefore date [1885 x 1887?] List of
proofs]
MS Whistler F119
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].Jany 1887.
'Copy/Dear Huish' Acknow ledges cheque for 20 gns. for 4 doz. Venice proofs. Says the misunderstanding w as
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due to Mr Brow n's letter w hich said these w ould cost £20 and W histler preferred his secretary Mr. Hanson to
make the matter clear rather than w riting, partly because he himself called on Mr. Dunn tw o w eeks ago at least
to point out the mistake. 'Faithy' (unsigned)
MS Whistler F120
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Jany 31st
1887. 'Dear Mr W histler' Asks if W histler has any proofs of 'The Dyer' and w hat they w ould cost, having had an
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enquiry from a dealer in America. Mr Chase w ants to know if W histler is offended w ith him, since W histler did
not answ er his letters. Apologises that he forgot the £20 should have been guineas. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G.
Brow n'
MS Whistler F121
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,June 6th 1887. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks if W histler could do 108 proofs for them, for 45 gns. w hich w ill be sent w hen they are
ready. If he has any in stock they w ould like them immediately. Encloses list. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F122
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,June 18th
1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Their men are busy preparing Jubilee decorations but they w ill send someone round More Details
on Wednesday at 5 p.m. and are grateful to him for doing them so quickly. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F123
Document from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.],Feb 81 - June 87. 25 June
1887. List of proofs printed of the tw elve Venice etchings (as given in the list of BP II 13/289) plus 96 printed More Details
on June 25 1887.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F124
Document from [The Fine Art Society] to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.], [1885 x 1887] Record of
66 proofs printed from the tw elve Venice etchings. More Details
[The incorrect correspondence in & the proofs printed on June 25, 1887 (BP II 13/290, 301 etc.) List of proofs
on back of card for 'ten o'clock']
MS Whistler F125
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. [The Fine Art Society], Norton Place, Via Market Rasen,
Oct 3rd 1887. 'Dear W histler' Forw ards the enclosed about the etchings from Mr. Brow n. Apologises for his More Details
exceeding his instructions and promises to retrieve the marked etchings to w hich he refers. 'I beg to
remain/Truly yours/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F126
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Marcus B. Huish?], The Fine Art Society?. [Oct 3 1887?] 'Sir' Thanks him
for his tw oletters and for forw arding Mr. Brow n's letter w hich should clarify the legal situation. W histler's
law yers are Messrs. Lew is and Lew is, The Place, Ely. W histler thinks their correspondence is of greater general More Details
interest than the 'Paddon Papers' and w ould like it to be published by 'Atlas' in 'the World' if he w ill agree: or
together w ith all W histler's previous correspondence w ith the Fine Art Society. (unsigned).
[This should be after MS W histler F125. Re "Purloined Portfolio", note on verso re R.B.A.]
MS Whistler LB3/41
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. pre
1888. 'My dear Huish-' Apologises for not replying immediately, and asks him to explain to the Manchester
Committee that W histler w ill not lend them a picture for their exhibition because w hen at their request he lent
'the Portrait of my Mother'-...I learned that they hung it disgracefully.' He w ill not permit a picture that has hung More Details
on "the line" in the Salon' to be 'relegated to the second or third tier' 'Sincerely Yrs/JMcN. W histler'.
[4 Nov 1922 - Birmingham Gazette & Express. 14 Nov 1922 - Sothebys, PC vol 1920-1929. Enclosed in BP II
c/42]
MS Whistler LB3/42
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London].
'Dear Huish' Encloses a letter w hich W histler meant to be sent some time ago and asks him to forw ard it so More Details
that 'the Manchester people' are in no doubt as to W histler's intentions. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
Dated butterfly. Enclosure c/42
MS Whistler F128
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street. nd.
[1888?] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Regrets that he cannot come on the follow ing day because a sitting from Lady Colin More Details
Campbell w ill detain him. Asks B. to suggest an alternative date. (signed w ith butterfly).
[1st exh. 1886 at SBA unfinished: but butterfly looks later. t.s. copy s.s.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street.nd.
[1st exh. 1886 at SBA unfinished: but butterfly looks later. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler F129
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jan 9 1889.
'My dear W histler' Mr Brow n has told him of the arrangement made w ith W histler about the etchings w hich More Details
w ere sold, w hich H. w ill have to ratify w ith his Directors at the meeting on the 24th but should be all right.
Hopes that W histler w ill be able to manage the exhibition this March and not the follow ing. 'Truly yours/Marcus
B Huish'
MS Whistler F130
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,January 15th
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' B. has managed to obtain a few more sheets of paper and send them to him. Asks if
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he has decided about the exhibition, as they must know the date soon, to let the bearer know . Asks W histler
to let him have a selection of French etchings for the American gentleman w ho w as making enquiries. 'Yours
faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F131
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,January 17th
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler, I send you herew ith some more paper. I think this w ill be as much as you w ill require. More Details
Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [April 1889] 'Dear Mr Brow n' It is all right about the
paper. W histler w ill send the French etchings soon, and hopes that the Venetian ones for the Fine Art Society
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w ill be even better than before, since W histler is w orking on new states. W histler has decided that the
exhibition should be held in the follow ing year and w ould like to see B's proposals as promised. 'JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler F132
paper. W histler w ill send the French etchings soon, and hopes that the Venetian ones for the Fine Art Society
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t.s. copy, ss.
MS Whistler F133
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Letter from
Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,January 24th 1889. 'Dear More Details
Mr. W histler, I suppose you have seen the enclosed w hich I have just received from New York. If you have not I
thought you w ould like to. Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F134
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,25 Jan 1889.
'My dear W histler' Proposes that W histler's exhibition of etchings should be held for at least a month from the
middle of February 1890, consisting of W histler's new French etchings, most of w hich should be unpublished,
and a few draw ings, to a total of a least 60 exhibits. They w ill have a commission of 25 per cent on sales to
private individuals and 20 to the trade. W histler w ill supply duplicates ordered as soon as possible after the More Details
end of the exhibition. Purchases w ill be paid for half one month and half tw o months after the close of the
exhibition and copies a month after delivery. They w ill divide profits of a catalogue. The Society agrees to pay
£30 for decorations suggested by W. Asks W histler to reply quickly and tentatively suggests an exhibition of
paintings in another room. Encloses cheque for £105 in settlement for the other matter. 'Faithy yrs/Marcus B
Huish'
MS Whistler F135
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,25th Jan 1889
MS Whistler F136
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., January 29th
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks w hen he can expect to receive the set of French etchings. Asks him to send a More Details
proof of "Stables", 'It represents a shelter for gondolas.', price 4 gns. and to w rite on the back 'special proof' or
something similar. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F137
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jan 30 1889. More Details
'Dear W histler' Asks him to acknow ledge receipt of the cheque for 100 gns. sent in the previous w eek.
'Faithfully yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F138
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Feby 28th
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a proof of the destroyed plate of Pellegrini's caricature of W histler w hich he More Details
w ill send to Mr. Avery w hen W histler has signed it. It is being sold to put a stone on Pellegrini's grave. Asks
w hen they w ill receive more proofs of the Venice etchings. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F139
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Mar 11 1889.
'My dear W histler I have been aw ay for a month in the sunny(?) south. W hat about the Exhibition w e w ere to More Details
arrange about? Faithy yrs/Marcus B Huish'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. (March 1889) 'Dear Mr Brow n' Three of the large
plates are cracked in the middle, w hich is all right, and the other tw o in the middle w hich w ill make them difficult More Details
to handle. Asks if B.can send him a copy of Mr Huish's original proposal for the Exhibition w hich Mr Hanson
cannot find, and w ill come for on the follow ing day.'Sincerely Yours/JMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler F140
plates are cracked in the middle, w hich is all right, and the other tw o in the middle w hich w ill make them difficult
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t.s. copy, ss.
MS Whistler F141
Receipt from A.H. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],March 13 89.
'Received for the Fine Art Society from J. McNeill W histler/"Little Venice" 14 proofs/"Tw o Doorw ays" 3 proofs/A.H. More Details
Dunn'.
Receipt for proofs
MS Whistler F142
Document from Ernest Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],March 27
89. 'To J. McNeill W histler' List of 20 etchings of Loches, Bourges, Tours, Ostende and nearby places 3 of More Details
London, 1 'Little Hat' and one lithograph, sold to Ernest Brow n of the Fine Art Society for £150.7.3. after 20%
discount.
List of proofs and prints
MS Whistler F143
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., April 1st
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Reminds W histler that they need proofs of the Venice Set, 'Putney Bridge' and More Details
'Battersea Bridge', and a set of the specially printed etchings that B. mentioned to W. Asks him to let them have
a few quickly or they w ill lose sales. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F144
Document from A.H. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.], April 2 1889.
'Received from J. McNeill W histler for the Fine Art Society'. 43 proofs from 11 of the tw elve Venice etchings. 'A.H. More Details
Dunn'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F145
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Apl 4th 1889.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses cheque for £45.11.0 for the etchings he bought less £13.10.0 for 'the incense
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burner'. They w ant to make up sets of the Venice etchings and w ould like proofs of 'the Nocturne', as w ell as
'Battersea Bridge' and 'Putney Bridge'. W histler promised at Christmas time to let them have a stock of these.
'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n./Per Fine Art Society'
MS Whistler F146
Document from Ernest Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],April 11 89.
'Receipt for 5 dozen proofs from 5 of the tw elve Venice etchings, and 'Putney-' and 'Battersea Bridge' ; of More Details
'Gray's Inn', costing in all £32.19.5. 'Pro Fine Art Society/E Brow n'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F147
Document from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.], April 11 1889. 'Receipt for
5 dozen proofs from 5 of the tw elve Venice etchings, and 'Putney-' and 'Battersea Bridge' ; of 'Gray's Inn', More Details
costing in all £32.19.5. 'Pro Fine Art Society/E Brow n'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F148
Receipt from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. 148 New Bond St. W., 1887? Receipt of five etchings
costing £32.16.0 and five dozen etchings printed at 5 gns per dozen, less £13.10.0 as per previous account,
leaving £45.11.0. due to W. More Details
[The etchings include several of 1887 including Beach Ostend & the letter may therefore be earlier Date.
Receipt for proofs printed]
MS Whistler F149
Document from The Fine Art Society? to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.]?, Feb 81 - April 89
(Actually dated Dec.20.88) List of proofs printed of the tw elve Venice etchings (as given in the list in BP II More Details
13/290) plus 17 on March 13, 42 on 2 April and 18 on 11 April 1889.
List of etchings printed by W for society
MS Whistler F150
Document from [The Fine Art Society]? to James McNeill W histler. [148 New Bond St. W.]?, (June 25 1887 x
March 13 1889) Note of 573 proofs to be pulled from 8 Venice etchings; and of the completion and cancellation More Details
of the other four from the set, and 'Putney Bridge' and 'Battersea Bridge'.
562 proofs. List of proofs
MS Whistler F151
Receipt from A.H. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., April 15 89. 'Recd. More Details
of J McNeil W histler Esq. the follow ing destroyed plates./Putney Bridge/Battersea Bridge/Little Venice/Little
Lagoon. A. H. Dunn/For F.A. Society'
MS Whistler F152
Receipt from W.F. Arnold to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.], 26.4.89. More Details
'Received 1 Destroyed Plate of The Nocturne For the Fine Art Society/W.F. Arnold'
MS Whistler F153
Document from S.W. Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.], May 2 89.
Receipt for ten dozen proofs of 6 Venice etchings including one destroyed of 'Little Venice', 'Nocturne' and 'Little More Details
Lagoon', at 5 gns per dozen, being £52.10.0 'Recd. S. W. Dunn/'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F154
Document from Ernest Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., May 2 89.
Calculation of number of proofs printed of the tw elve Venice Etchings, and those remaining to be done: 855
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proofs printed, including 3 etchings ('The Little Venice', 'Nocturne Riva', The Little Leguna') completed and
cancelled; 349 remaining.
[This is right, adding up the lists by C. Hanson in BP II 13/289-91 etc. List of proofs]
MS Whistler F155
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 3rd 1889. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler I w ill call upon you about the etchings on Monday morning at ten o'clock if that w ould be
convenient to you. Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F156
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 13th
1889. 'Dear Mr W histler I think if you could let us have 12 of "The Tw o Doorw ays" and 12 of "The Beggars" that More Details
w ould be as many of the Venice etchings as w e shall require at present. Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n/Pr Fine
Art Society'
MS Whistler F157
Document from Ernest Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],May 20 89.
Calculation of £43.5.3., due for the printing of four dozen proofs plus £22.5.3. left over from the previous More Details
account. The proofs included a destroyed one of 'The River' 'E Brow n'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler F158
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 27th
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W histler omitted to send three proofs from his order and B. w ould like these and
another proof 'Hangman's House (Tristram) No 16, and tw o etchings described by a customer, of a courtyard, More Details
from an early impression of the first state inscribed '11' on the back in pencil, and one of a shop front w ith the
sign 'Brett Confectioner', also from a rich early impression. Suggests W histler also lends him some proofs to sell
to America. The cheque w ill be ready at the end of the w eek. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F159
Document from Ernest Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St. W.],May 29
1889. 'Received from J. McNeill W histler for the Fine Art Society three proofs:- /The Hangman's House-/Hotel More Details
Allemens-/Justice Walk Chelsea-/ Per Fine Art Society/E Brow n'.
List of proofs
MS Whistler LB3/12
Tow er House, Chelsea,July 8 1889. 'How ever much it may be my joy to collect, I have only now learned that it is
your mission to print the w ise utterances of the Ass a mon egard-' W histler refuses to have any further
business dealings w ith H. w ho as the Editor of a Magazine allow ed the enclosed passage to be published
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although it is false. W histler w as sent it through the Romeike agency. He w ill not give H. any further
opportunity of disposing of his pictures w hich 'in a few years might "disappear altogether"!- Very
faithfully'/signed w ith butterfly.
[Another copy of this signed 'Very faithfully/JMcN. W histler' otherw ise identical, is in MS W histler F160; and an
MS. copy by Charles Hanson in BP III g/77 on one side of lined page in letterbook. Enclosed press-cutting]
MS Whistler F160
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W. Tow er House,
Chelsea,July 8/89. 'How ever much it may be my joy to collect, I have only now learned that it is your mission to
print, the w ise utterances of the Ass a monegard-' W histler refuses to remain in business w ith the Editor of a
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magazine w hich published the falsehood enclosed. He is obliged to Romeike to bringing it to his notice. Cancels
their forthcoming exhibition and regrets they have been made to deal in pictures destined to disappear w ithin
a few years. 'Very faithfully/JMc.N. W histler'.
[Another version BP II c/12. Art Journal]
MS Whistler F161
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [Tow er House, Chelsea]. The Art Journal, 294 City Road,
London E.C.,July 9th 1889. 'My dear W histler' The cutting w hich W histler sent on the previous day is a
paragraph w ritten by a French artist giving his opinion of the w orks exhibited in the British section and is More Details
unlikely to influence the readers of the Art Journal. He cannot erase all mentions in his articles of opinions likely
to annoy his acquaintances - such as regarding Menpes' large plates as "affreux" - or include only those having
to do w ith his Society - and he published an article on W histler by a member of a firm w hich had temporarily
removed W histler's business from the Society. 'Faithfully yrs/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler LB3/13
Tow er House, Chelsea,July 12 / 89. 'My dear Huish' Asks the identity of the Frenchman w hose malice has
threatened their friendship, and thanks H. for his letter bringing this to W histler's notice. Assures H. of his More Details
loyalty. 'Sincerely Yours/JMcN. W histler'.
[A copy of this in W 's hand signed 'Sincerely yours/JMcNW.' on one side of a ss. is in F162 w here there is also a
t.s. copy on a 4to ss.]
MS Whistler F162
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus Huish. Tow er House,12 July ['89]
MS Whistler F163
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294 City Road, London E.C., July 12
[1889] 'My dear W histler' H. is glad that his reply has satisfied W histler and suggests W histler w rites him a More Details
letter w hich he w ill publish in the September issue. Regrets he cannot reveal the name of the Frenchman.
'Faithfully yours/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F164
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [Brack's
Doelen Hotel], Amsterdam,[1889. Sept.] 'My dear Huish' W histler makes an official and secret proposal about
the new etchings he is doing of sympathetic subjects and fine quality, combining a minuteness of detail as in
his Thames period w ith more freedom of execution than in the Venice Set 'or the last Renaissance lot'. W histler
w ill sell them the plates of w hich 30 proofs of each are to be for their stock, one for the British Museum, and
five for W histler w hich he w ill not sell for a year ; and if there are different states of a plate, tw o of each to go More Details
to the Society and the same to W. The price w ould be 2000 gns. and the price of each proof to the public 10
gns up. The plates w ould then be destroyed. W histler w ould do all the printing w ithout further payment. If the
Society agrees they w ould pay 500 gns straight aw ay, 500 upon delivery of the first set of proofs and the final
1000 w hen the sets are complete. W histler expects to have finished them by the end of the follow ing month
and they w ould be able to hold an exhibition that w inter. 'Very sincerely yrs/J [W histler - illeg.].
[LC PC publ. Lochran, Etchings, p. 251-3]
MS Whistler F165
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. [The Fine Art Society], 18 Kirkley Cliff, Low estoft,Sept 5th
1889. 'My dear W histler' Glad to hear W histler has started such a promising subject w ith such enthusiasm. H. is
returning to tow n on the follow ing Monday and w ill discuss the idea w ith Mr. Brow n but thinks the suggested More Details
price does not leave them sufficient margin of profit particularly if they sell to the trade rather than privately.
Suggests he reconsiders this and lets H. know early next w eek [before H. goes to Scotland for tw o w eeks.]
'Failly/Marcus B. Huish'
MS Whistler F166
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, Poste Restante, Amsterdam. The Fine Art Society, 148
New Bond St. W., 10 Sept 1889. 'My dear W histler' H. received W histler's letter today suggesting putting up the
price of the etchings and not selling to the trade. Considers that they need to see the etchings before deciding More Details
and suggests that w hen he has them he should send or bring some. [H. is going to Fort W illiam for tw o
w eeks.] If W histler is in a hurry he could go elsew here but the Society w ould very much like to deal w ith him
again. 'Faithfully yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F167
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.].[Dec. 1889?]
'Dear Huish' W histler cannot at present prepare w ork of sufficient quality for a major exhibition in May & More Details
suggests that he send from abroad occasional w orks w hich the Fine Art Society and Mr. Brow n can dispose of
until he is ready for a major exhibition. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F168
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,11 Dec 1889.
'My dear W histler' H. is sorry that the exhibition for next May is to be postponed. Asks him to let them know More Details
w hen he has completed his w ork because they already booked up until May 1891, and he is very sorry 'these
Dutch etchings' w ill not be appearing as soon as expected. Hopes their 'entente cordiale' w ill continue how ever.
'[illeg] Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F169
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest Brow n?]. nd. [March 1890] 'Dear Sir' W histler sends by bearer
eight framed proofs and w ill send the ninth 'The Balcony, Amsterdam' on the follow ing day if he w ill contact
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W histler at his new address '21. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea'. Suggests the 'Nocturne' is mounted more securely.
Hopes they w ill be exhibited independently of the other Private View . 'Yours faithfully/JMcN. W histler.'
t.s. copy, s.s.

eight framed proofs and w ill send the ninth 'The Balcony, Amsterdam' on the follow ing day if he w ill contact
W histler at his new address '21. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea'. Suggests the 'Nocturne' is mounted more securely. More Details
MS Whistler F170
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1891/2?] 'Dear Mr
Brow n' W histler's friend Mr Graham told him that he has a number of his paintings of Venice w ith him and
W histler suggested he exhibit them at the Fine Art Society. Apparently others had already recommended this
and he has approachedB. W histler thinks they ought to sell w ell, being much better than Roussof's w ork: 'no More Details
one has such an Artist['s] understanding of the beauties of Venice and you w ill find a freshness and delicacy in
his paintings ...' (signed w ith butterfly).
On final side a pencil note, not in W 's hand, says: 'Mr. W. Graham/' and gives the address: 'Mr. Simmonds/The
Priory/North Bank/St John's Wood'. t.s. copy, s.s.

Priory/North Bank/St John's Wood'. M.S. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
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21 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], Aug 7 [1890x1?] 'My dear Huish' Mr Carter told W histler that he could get his draft More Details
cashed in Bond Street because H. had some of his money in hand. If this is difficult W histler w ould like the draft
back and w ill get an ordinary cheque from Mr. Carter. 'Alw ays faithfully/JMcN. W histler'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Jan 21st 1892. More Details
'Dear Mr W histler' Asks w hen they can have the Venice etchings they ordered and w hich H. has heard W histler
has done beautifully. 'Faithy yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F172
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 21 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea,[Jan 1892] 'Dear Mr. Huish' H.'s letter of January 21 has been forw arded to W. Thanks him for his More Details
belated interest in the Venice etchings and thinks his casual sources of information 'w orthy of one of Gilbert &
Sullivans Opera Bouffes!' (unsigned)
MS Whistler F173
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St, W., May 26 1892.
'My dear W histler' H. has heard that W histler is going to settle in Paris and suggests he has done of the Venice
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set, some of w hich according to the 'Pall Mall' he has printed completely out. Asks w hich and how many he has
done. H. expects to come to Paris soon on business. Mr. Thomson is forw arding this letter to W. 'Believe me to
remain/Faithy yrs/Marcus B Huish'

Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler, [33 Rue de Tournon, Paris]. The Fine Art Society, 148
New Bond Street, [London] W., June 9th 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Suggests that since they have not heard
from W, B. comes over to Paris and collects the etchings and gives W histler a cheque, [w hich w ill give him a More Details
chance to see the Salon.] Asks if it is true W histler is planning to leave Chelsea. W histler's paintings have
become popular since the success of his exhibition w ith the critics. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
Original letter stuck in
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest G. Brow n, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 33 Rue de
Tournon, Paris, June 1892. 'Dear Mr. Brow n-' The cheque B. w ants to bring over now should have been
presented some 8 or ten months earlier. W histler then made appointments by letter, telegram and message
w ith B. and Mr. Huish w hich they did not keep. He w ishes to have no dealings w ith them for some time. W ill be More Details
happy to see them in Paris and suggests they go to see five or six framed proofs at the Champs de Mars w hich
they might have sold if they had not discouraged W histler's w ork and kept back the cheques. 'My compliments
to both of you-J. McN. W histler'.
t.s. copy on 2 4to ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest G. Brow n, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 33 Rue de
Tournon, Paris, June 1892. 'Dear Mr. Brow n-' The cheque B. w ants to bring over now should have been
presented some 8 or ten months earlier. W histler then made appointments by letter, telegram and message
w ith B. and Mr. Huish w hich they did not keep. He w ishes to have no dealings w ith them for some time. W ill be More Details
happy to see them in Paris and suggests they go to see five or six framed proofs at the Champs de Mars w hich
they might have sold if they had not discouraged W histler's w ork and kept back the cheques. 'My compliments
to both of you-J. McN. W histler'.
MS copy by W

Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler, [33 Rue de Tournon, Paris]. The Fine Art Society, 148
New Bond St., [London] W.,June 14th 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Thinks W histler must have forgotten because B.
did not receive any letter, telegram or message telling him to collect the proofs, and on the occasion that
W histler called Mr. Dunn says W histler insisted that he w anted to see Mr. Huish, w ho w as aw ay. They did not More Details
know w hat this w as for until the account appeared in the Pall Mall Gazette. B. did not w ant to discourage
W histler's w ork or delay payment but he is at the moment not prepared to come and see them unless he
know s he can bring some back, nor is Mr. Huish able to do so. Regrets that they are on bad terms. 'Yours very
truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
Original letter pasted in
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Huish, director & Brow n, assistant etc., The Fine Art Society, [148
New Bond St. W.]. Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon, June 15 1892. 'Gentlemen: Pray read again,
together, my letter to Mr Brow ne.' W histler received letters, messages and telegrams from Mr. Huish proposing
appointments for Mr. Brow n w hich neither of them kept. The Pall Mall kept them informed some time later of the
progress of W histler's w ork w hich their business methods had neglected to do. Mr Huish w as informed of
W histler's visit to Bond Street and the messages forw arded by Mr. Dunn at that time w hich they neglected to More Details
follow up. Also the Pall Mall in question appeared some six months previously, so that they appear to be rather
slow even in follow ing that up. Mr Duret visited their gallery and enthusiastically described W histler's new
proofs to them both, and said that Mr. Mansfield immediately on seeing them had orderes some, and even then
they delayed contacting him. W histler w ill alw ays be glad to see either of them but in their official position they
have alw ays treated him w ithout courtesy from the start, w hen he carried out these w orks in Italy. 'Accept
Gentlemen, the assurances of my entire appreciation/JMcN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Huish, director & Brow n, assistant etc., The Fine Art Society, [148
New Bond St. W.]. Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon, June 15 1892. 'Gentlemen: Pray read again,
together, my letter to Mr Brow ne.' W histler received letters, messages and telegrams from Mr. Huish proposing
appointments for Mr. Brow n w hich neither of them kept. The Pall Mall kept them informed some time later of the
progress of W histler's w ork w hich their business methods had neglected to do. Mr Huish w as informed of
W histler's visit to Bond Street and the messages forw arded by Mr. Dunn at that time w hich they neglected to
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follow up. Also the Pall Mall in question appeared some six months previously, so that they appear to be rather
slow even in follow ing that up. Mr Duret visited their gallery and enthusiastically described W histler's new
proofs to them both, and said that Mr. Mansfield immediately on seeing them had orderes some, and even then
they delayed contacting him. W histler w ill alw ays be glad to see either of them but in their official position they
have alw ays treated him w ithout courtesy from the start, w hen he carried out these w orks in Italy. 'Accept
Gentlemen, the assurances of my entire appreciation/JMcN. W histler'.
MS. copy by W on 3 sides of 2 lined pp in letterbook

Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, [33 Rue de Tournon]. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond
St., [London] W.,June 18th 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' H. is sorry that the printing of the etchings should cause
such a misunderstanding as W histler's tw o letters, w hich arrived w hile he w as aw ay, reveal. Some time ago
they tried to stop W histler printing unnecessary numbers of etchings w hich w ere in little demand, and W histler
has just sent 5 more of the destroyed plates from the set of 12, making 9 destroyed in all. H. hopes that he is
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going to send the impressions from these plates w hich they w ould like to sell. It is unfortunate that in the past
W histler had sent sometimes only a few of the prints they w anted, and several of those of w hich they have
difficulty in disposing. He did not intend to be discourteous, and is sorry that W histler has been w orking on the
printing of the remainder of the set w hich necessarily meant printing a number of the more unpopular prints. 'I
am Yours [illeg.]/Marcus B. Huish'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. Restaurant
et Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon, 33, Paris, [June 1892] 'Dear Mr. Huish' Suggests that Mr Brow n brings a cheque
and collects the proofs personally from W histler in Paris, and that the prices should be raised to keep pace w ith
W histler's prices for recent w orks. They have some matters to discuss. He has still to print 'The Doorw ay', 'The
Palaces' and 'The Beggars' and w ill complete them w hen he is settled into his studio. Suggests they sell only a
few proofs, at 15 or 16 gns. Mr. Mansfield said to W histler w hen he saw the proofs that he w ould have to have More Details
them although he already has the collection, and the same goes for Mr. Freer of Detroit, Mr. Hacker and others.
The exhibition in Paris w ill have had a good effect. W histler has printed extra proofs of each for the British
Museum, and of the most important ones for presentation to the Librairie National in Paris, Spain and Italy. All
this w ill increase the Society's reputation and they can sell proofs at 25 or 30 gns. each. 'Very truly yrs/JMcN
W histler'.
[A version of BP III f/4. June 22 ? (see 13/107)]
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 24th June
1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks him for his letter of 22 June. Either he or Mr. Brow n hopes to come over w ithin More Details
the follow ing few days bringing a cheque, and asks if W histler could send the etchings. 'Faithfully yrs/Marcus B
Huish'
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Rue du Tournon, Paris, [July? 1892] 'Dear Mr. Huish' Acknow ledges his letter and promises to reply fully soon, More Details
although he w as too busy to do so previously' 'Yours very faithfully/JMcN. W histler'
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33 Rue du Tournon, Paris, Wednesday [July 1892] 'Dear Mr. Huish' W histler expects that he w ill have received
the five packages of proofs sent by post. Mr. Thomson of Goupils agreed today to take the remaining package
w ith him on the train on Friday. Asks H. to say w hen he and Mr. Brow n receive them. Mr. Thomson w ill tell them More Details
W histler's idea for prices. W hen W histler has the time and has fully settled into his new studio he w ill get dow n
to printing the plates of 'The Doorw ay' and 'The Beggars' and 'the destroyed plate and its proof "the Palaces"'.
Soon he & his w ife are going to the sea. Thanks H. for the chequew hich should be made out to 'Messrs. G. & W.
Webb' and sent to W illiam Webb at '11, Austin Friars/E.C.' 'Very faithfully Yours/JMcN. W histler'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 1 July 1892.
'My dear W histler' Regrets to report that the parcel containing 13 proofs of 'the Doorw ay & Beggars' has been
probed right through w ith some instrument presumably scissors w hen it w as being opened for examinations at More Details
the French customs house. H. has w ritten to complain to the Postal authorities but they w ere not even insured.
Fortunately those particular plates have not been destroyed yet. Those impressions are beautiful but H. has
not opened the other parcels yet because the Post Office should see them first. '[I am - (illeg.)] Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F181
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., July 2nd
1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The parcel containing eight proofs of "The Beggars" and six of "The Doorw ay" is More Details
pierced right through, nearly in the centre w ith w hat appears to be a large pair of scissors'... apparently in
trying to do up the parcels after examination. They had been w ell packed. They w ere the finest impressions,
and B. is most upset. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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33 Rue du Tournon, Paris, [July 3 1892] 'Dear Mr Huish-' W histler is shocked to hear that the parcel of etchings
w as probed, presumably by the British Customs, in spite of labels indicating the delicacy of the contents. The
same etchings, w hen they w ere originally sent to Paris, arrived intact. W histler declared their value in France
as 100f., and the officials took every care to see that the package w as secure. Suggests they try to get the
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Customs to pay the damage, and attempt to repair the proofs. It w as difficult to get the tw o plates into
w orking order again and W histler w ishes he had been allow ed to print them w hen he first intended in spite of
their unpopularity at the time. It does not help to regret that Mr. Brow n did not come over as w as originally
proposed. Mr Kennedy is coming over to London on the follow ing dan and they can consult him as to the
possibility of repairing the etchings and let W histler know . 'Very faithfully yrs/JMcN W histler.'
[See letter-book a. for dating. Original]

as 100f., and the officials took every care to see that the package w as secure. Suggests they try to get the
Customs to pay the damage, and attempt to repair the proofs. It w as difficult to get the tw o plates into More Details
[See letter-book a. for dating. MS. copy by W on both sides of lined page in letterbook]
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as 100f., and the officials took every care to see that the package w as secure. Suggests they try to get the More Details
Customs to pay the damage, and attempt to repair the proofs. It w as difficult to get the tw o plates into
[See letter-book a. for dating. t.s. copy on 3 4to ss.]
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., July 4th 1892.
'Dear Mr W histler' Thinks W histler's indignation justified and that he is correct in stating the damage w as done More Details
by the British Customs. Grisbrooks should be able to repair the damage so that it cannot be seen. Thanks him
for his enthusiastic w ork on the plates. 'I am [illeg.]/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,July 14th 1892.
'Dear Mr W histler' Hopes to show W histler's etchings in October and if they have good w arning might be able
to show a selection of pastels or other w ork at the same time. Thomson told H. that W histler w as doing More Details
beautiful etchings of Paris. The destroyed plate "Palaces" w as not sent w ith the others. The Postal people said
they only opened one packet from the group sent and suggested the damage had been done in the packing.
They are unlikely to admit liability. 'I am truly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294 City Road, London E.C., July 18 1892.
'Sir,' The volume of 'Years Art 1892' w ill feature portraits of the principal etchers and H. asks W histler to give
them a photograph of himself. 'I am yours failly/Marcus B Huish'. More Details
On verso are pen and ink sketches of figures, a fish, and a design of marine life, possibly by Mrs. W histler and
relating to her illustrations for a book, and an etching of a fish (in Glasgow University Art Collections) for Henley.
For sketches see note on folder
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St., W., July 29 1892.
'Dear Mr W histler' H. has been w aiting to hear from the Post Office, w ho suggest paying and insurance value of
11/- for the etchings. These have now been mended perfectly. The Customs claim to have opened only one
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parcel and that not the damaged one. Incidentally they should have had a note on them of the place w here
they w ere printed and are liable to be stopped if this is omitted. They mean to increase the price of 'The
Beggars' and 'the Doorw ay' and w ill let W histler know w hat they decide on, w hen they start to organise the
exhibition. 'Sincerely yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Rue de Tournon, Paris,[August] [1892] 'Dear Mr. Huish' As soon as he can arrange it W histler w ill print the
destroyed plate 'Palaces' and send proof and plate to him. Confirms that he w ill help w ith the exhibition as he
suggested. W histler has already been approached w ith regard to his new French plates and is not sure of his
position. W histler retaliated on the Post Office by labelling a parcel of lithographs w hich he w as sending north More Details
recently, w ith a strong w arning not to treat them as they did the 14 proofs sent on the previous 29th June to
the Fine Arts Society in London, and probe through them. Asks if H. has had any satisfactory explanation or
satisfaction from them yet. Asks w hether these proofs should cost as uch as his later etchings such as those of
Amsterdam, 'The Pierrot' and 'The Balcony' are 15 gns. each. 'Very faithfully Yrs/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler F187
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Sept 17th
1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' They require the rest of the proofs of 'The Beggars' and 'The Doorw ay' for the
exhibition of W histler's Venice etchings if possible, and w ould like the destroyed plate of 'The Palaces'. The More Details
damaged proofs w ere nearly perfectly repaired. They w ill w rite and confirm that they are raising the prices as
W histler suggests. Asks if W histler could select a proof of the tw o etchings for B. as he did for How ard
Mansfield w hen he is printing them. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Oct 7th 1892.
'Dear Mr. W histler' They have received 11/11 compensation from the British and French Governments combined
for the damages prints. Hopes W histler is printing 'The Beggars' and 'The Doorw ay', and suggests Mr. Thomson More Details
could bring back the destroyed plate of 'The Palaces'. H. sold the draw ing of W histler as Mr. Punch by Charles
Keene to How ard Mansfield. Asks w hat W histler thinks of the proposal to exhibit some w atercolours and
pastels. 'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Oct 21st
1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The Venice set are framed, in w hite frames w ith the lines, ready to be exhibited as
soon as they have a few more proofs of "The Doorw ay" and "The Beggars". The ones they propose to raise the
prices of are :- "The Beggars" and "The Doorw ay" to 15 gns., "The Little Lagoon" to 6 gns. and "The Tw o More Details
Doorw ays" to 8 gns. They have 52 proofs of 'The Traghetto' and therefore w ill keep it at 8 gns. Asks if W histler
approves these prices and asks him to send the cancelled plate of 'The Palaces', and let them know how the
other proofs are getting on. 'I am / Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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33 Rue du Tournon, Paris, Sept/Oct? 1892. 'Dear Mr. Huish-' W histler is sending the proofs as requested but is
sorry that he could not have come over w ith H. and Mr. Brow n. Suggests they exhibit a selection in W histler's
old frames, w hich are the narrow w hite ones w ith brow n lines. W histler had hoped they w ould have a set of
the new states, a set of the old ones w hich have a w ider margin [than the later ones], a set of the destroyed
proofs, and the plates, all exhibited together. This w ould have given the spectators, even authorities like More Details
Wedmore, a lot to discuss. The article in the 'Pall Mall' gives an outline of this plan. Asks them to make the
cheque payable to the order of 'G & W. Webb. of 11. Austin Friars. E.C.' w ho manage some of W histler's
business affairs. Mr. Brow n know s that W histler has marked faintly [E.?S.K.] on the back some of the proofs
w hich are intended for certain people, Mr. Mansfield and E. G. Kennedy in particular, and others are marked 'Ex.'
are to be exhibited. The etchings w ill be sent in separate packages through 'Colis Postal' and W histler asks
them to acknow ledge receipt. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Apl 7th 1893.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a cheque for £31.1.0 for three trial proofs w hich have been already sold, 'The
Doorw ay', 'The Tw o Doorw ays' and 'The Traghetto', and suggests he should keep the rest as he has hopes of More Details
selling more. They w ould like proofs of 'The Beggars' and 'The Doorw ay' for orders already taken, w hich
W histler promised to do as soon as his studio w as finished, as B. has heard it now is. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G.
Brow n.'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Apl 18th 1893.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Hopes W histler received the cheque and w ill be able to print the etchings, marking tw o for B.
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'Yours very truly/Ernest G. Brow n.'
On the verso is a record of sales of lithographs, etchings of Venice, Amsterdam and France to tw o totals, of
£140.4.7. and £70.7.0. Price list of prints on verso
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 1st 1893.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks him for his letter and observes that Mr. Huish's letter must have been delayed. B. More Details
could come to Paris at W hitsun to collect the proofs if they are ready. Hopes the proofs of the Paris etchings w ill
also be ready by then. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 4th 1893.
'Dear Mr. W histler' His records say they have had 78 proofs of "The Doorw ay" and 55 of "The Beggars" and
therefore require 22 of the first and 45 of the latter. B. has made enquiries about Japanese paper and w ill send
W histler samples on the follow ing day. It is more difficult to obtain old Dutch paper. Thanks W histler for More Details
attempting to print these proofs by W hitsun, that is, in tw o w eeks, and for the proof of 'The Mast', w hich w as
sent to Durand Ruel today. W ishes W histler could see their present exhibition of Nankin Blue China. 'Yours
faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 5th 1893. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to select the Japanese paper he likes from those sent and B. w ill send it by
return, but w arns that there is not much of the soft fine quality that he likes. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
MS Whistler F195
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [May 1893] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
Refuses to be held responsible for B's 'W hitsuntide trip across the Channel' and is too busy for the next tw o
w eeks to get the tw o plates into w orking order, having once been stopped from producing a number of proofs
of each, and w hen he is about to complete the w hole set, 'up to the last destroyed proof!' W histler does not
enjoy making scores of impressions from a plate w hen 'For my ow n reputation, the complete beauty of one More Details
proof is enough-' Thanks him for the Japanese paper and asks w here he can get some for himself. Asks B. to let
him know w hen he comes over again. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
[Dated Aug 1894 by K. Lochran, p.266, as reply to letter from 'Brow n' asking for Doorw ay and Beggars ; but
this specific request came from Huish, F202, and W replied in [June 1894], w ith further response from Huish,
F203. t.s. copy, 1 sheet]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [May 1893] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
F203. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., May 16th More Details
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' If W histler lets him know the proofs are ready B. w ill come over on Saturday night, He
hopes the paper w as suitable. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., May 20th
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' B. is glad W histler has plenty of commissions and w ill postpone his trip until the proofs
are ready. He has heard W histler is to decorate a Boston public building and proposes to exhibit W histler's More Details
pictures before they are sent there, as they expect to exhibit Mr. Abbey's. Offers to obtain any Japanese paper
or anything else W histler requires and realises the difficulties involved in printing w ith the perfection W histler
requires of his w ork. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., June 19th
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a cheque for one of W histler's trial proofs, minus their commission. Offers to More Details
come and collect the rest of the Venice proofs at any time, or send him some paper. 'Yours faithfully/Ernest G.
Brow n.'

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street. (postmark)
22 June 1893. 'Dear Mr Brow n' Acknow ledges receipt of cheque for £7. Proposes to print some more soon but More Details
w ill let him know about that and about paper. (signed w ith butterfly).
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street.(postmark)
t.s. copy, ss.
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jany 25th
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks if they can have the rest of the proofs and if W histler requires any paper. 'Yours More Details
very truly/Ernest G. Brow n'.
Address of Morris, Marshall and Co. and Walter Crane w ritten on this in W 's hand
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [Jan?] [1894] 'Dear Mr
Brow n' W histler does not need any paper but asks B. to check the position w ith the remaining proofs, as
W histler's records are not very accessible, and not to forget to count the proofs W histler sent recently of the More Details
"Doorw ay" and "Beggars". W histler w ill w rite further about the lithographs. Asks him to reply immediately. 'In
great haste/JMcN W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly).
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110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1893/4?] 'Dear Mr. Huish-' W histler expects to come to London in a few days w ith the More Details
first batch of proofs. W histler has been very busy and appreciated their patience. 'In aw ful haste/Very sincerely
yrs/JMcN W histler'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., June 8th
1894. 'My dear W histler' Has been meaning to come over to Paris to see W histler for some time. Asks W histler More Details
to print just tw o proofs of 'The Doorw ays' and 'The Beggars' for importunate clients w ho ordered them some
time ago. H. has been enjoying W histler's correspondence in 'the Pall Mall'. 'Believe me to be/Failly yrs/Marcus B
Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, [June 1894?] 'Dear Mr. Huish. I really w ill try & find you the couple of proofs you w ant. How is
it that neither you nor Mr. Brow n ever appear in Paris?- Business I am told is desperate in London?-so I hear on More Details
all sides- Very sincerely/J. Mc.N. W histler - I suppose you don't w ant to buy any lithographs? 2 & 3 gns. a proof,
& 15 per cent discount.'
[MS W histler F203 is the reply to this]
MS Whistler F203
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., June 15th
1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for promising to print tw o copies of each etching and urges him to More Details
print the rest too. Says business on the w hole is not desperate although trade w ith America has ceased. H.
thinks they can sell some of W histler's lithographs. 'Believe me to be /Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F204
Receipt from The Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. 148 New Bond St. W., July 31 1894. Receipt for one More Details
proof of 'The Beggars' at 15 gns. less 20% making 12 gns.
MS Whistler F205
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, August 7 1894. 'Dear Mr. Huish-' Thanks him for the cheque for 12 gns. and promises to try and send
a proof of 'the Doorw ay' on the follow ing day. Meanw hile W histler is sending 32 lithographs at 2 gns. each
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except 'The seated figure, draped' for 3 gns. and asks them to take w hat they w ant and deduct 15 per cent
discount, returning w hat they do not require. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler.' The lithographs are numbered on
the back to correspond w ith the list enclosed. Asks them to call on him in Paris and remarks on the state of
business in London

Bac, Paris, August 7 1894. 'Dear Mr. Huish-' Thanks him for the cheque for 12 gns. and promises to try and send
a proof of 'the Doorw ay' on the follow ing day. Meanw hile W histler is sending 32 lithographs at 2 gns. each
except 'The seated figure, draped' for 3 gns. and asks them to take w hat they w ant and deduct 15 per cent More Details
discount, returning w hat they do not require. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler.' The lithographs are numbered on
the back to correspond w ith the list enclosed. Asks them to call on him in Paris and remarks on the state of
business in London.
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Bac, Paris, Aug 10 1894. 'Dear Mr. Huish.' W histler is sending four proofs, tw o each of the 'Doorw ay' and the
'Beggars' on Japanese paper w hich should be unpacked w ith care and pressed immediately. Advises them to More Details
ask at least 15 gns. each. 'Very faithfully/JMcNW histler'.
[BP II Ledger a. records these 4 proofs of final states (p.10) & notes "Letter received from Leonard W Earles
acknow ledging safe arrival Aug. 11."]

Bac, Paris, Aug 10 1894. 'Dear Mr. Huish.' W histler is sending four proofs, tw o each of the 'Doorw ay' and the
'Beggars' on Japanese paper w hich should be unpacked w ith care and pressed immediately. Advises them to More Details
ask at least 15 gns. each. 'Very faithfully/JMcNW histler'.
[BP II Ledger a. records these 4 proofs of final (p.10) & notes "Letter received from Leonard W Earles
acknow ledging safe arrival Aug. 11."] MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler F207
Letter from Leonard Earle to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London W., 11
Aug. 1894. "Dear Sir" Acknow ledge receipt of 4 proofs. He has forw arded W.'s letter to Huish. "Yours faithfully More Details
/Leonard U. Earle"
MS Whistler F208
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. [The Fine Art Society], Aldeburgh on Sea, Suffolk, 12 Augt
[1894] 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks him for his quick response to H.'s request and regrets he w ill not be in London More Details
for tw o w eeks, to see the proofs and the lithographs but Mr. Brow n w ill see them as soon as he returns from
his holiday. 'Kennedy of New York' said W histler meant to initial some proofs for him and H. suggests he selects
some from the next lot. H. is having some grouse sent to W histler from Scotland. 'Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F209
Bac, Paris, Tuesday [August 1894] 'Dear Mr. Huish-' W histler looks forw ard to receiving the grouse and w ill get
out a bottle of old Pouilly to go w ith it. The four proofs he sent had been set aside for '"Crow ned Heads" or
Museums!' but W histler could not let H.'s appeal go unansw ered and is glad he appreciated the sacrifice. As
W histler has told Mr. Brow n, he does not know how the tw o or three remaining plates w ill react to being More Details
printed again. W histler w ill forw ard a few more later lithographs and thinks Mr. Brow n w ill like them and
suggests the price is raised to compare w ith the etchings, since they are printed on the same rare Dutch paper
or Japanese, and suggests 3 to 5 gns. 'Very sincerely et avec mille/remerciements/JMcN W histler'.
Original: fs w ritten on all sides; holograph: in coll. Paul Walter bought from Sothebys 17 July 1973 Lot 611. See
copies F12

Bac, Paris, Tuesday [August 1894] 'Dear Mr. Huish-' W histler looks forw ard to receiving the grouse and w ill get
out a bottle of old Pouilly to go w ith it. The four proofs he sent had been set aside for '"Crow ned Heads" or
Museums!' but W histler could not let H.'s appeal go unansw ered and is glad he appreciated the sacrifice. As
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W histler has told Mr. Brow n, he does not know how the tw o or three remaining plates w ill react to being
printed again. W histler w ill forw ard a few more later lithographs and thinks Mr. Brow n w ill like them and
suggests the price is raised to compare w ith the etchings, since they are printed on the same rare Dutch paper
or Japanese, and suggests 3 to 5 gns. 'Very sincerely et avec mille/remerciements/JMcN W histler'.
MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip. See copies F12
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110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [Aug.] [1894?] 'Dear Mr Huish' Assures him that the tw o brace of birds arrived safely and
w ere approved by W histler's guest 'our President, Monsieur de Chavannes... [w ho] is a gourmet of the very
first... w ine!', w hen they w ere served accompanied w ith 'the old Pouilly'. Asks if he received W histler's letter in More Details
reply to H.'s from Aldeburgh, w hich W histler addressed by mistake to 'Suffold'. Any, W histler has sent his new
lithographs and w ill send one of each he does if H. w ould like it. Acknow ledges receipt of cheque for £20.
W histler w ill stay in Paris to complete one or tw o portraits, but w ill not forget about the etchings or Kennedy.
Promises to tell H. about the DuMaurier affair soon. 'Very sincerely Yours/JMc.N. W histler'
MS Whistler F210
Letter from Leonard W. Earle to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Aug 17 1894.
'Dear Sir The parcel of lithographs arrived safely this morning, w ith many thanks, I am yours faithfully/L-. U. E-.
(illeg.)'. More Details
[BP II Ledger a. p.10 records that W sent 4 lithographs (inc. 3 new ones) to the FAS & prices ranging 2-4 gns
on Aug 15 1894 . For these he received a cheque on account for £20 on Aug. 23. & on that date a further 5
new lithographs (Nos 36-40) w ere sent, priced 3-4 gns. Signed Leonard W. Earles - see BP II Ledger a. p.10]
MS Whistler F212
t.s. copy, ss. Recipient = Ernest Brow n? or L. W. Earles?
MS Whistler F220
heard from Mr Huish, to w hom he replied by telegram, that B. had not received W histler's acknow ledgement for
the cheque of £31. W histler w onders if this has now arrived. Asks him to tell Mr Huish W histler hopes to see More Details
t.s. copy, ss.
MS Whistler F221
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jany 7th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Lord Leighton asked B. to tell W histler that he had enjoyed the Lithographs [but More Details
although] Seymour Haden spent some time in the gallery he left no message. Sidney Colvin bought tw o proofs
of 'The Philistines are upon thee'. 'W ith kind regards/Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'
MS Whistler F222
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Feb 22nd
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' B. saw W histler this morning and w as reminded that they w ould like to hold an More Details
exhibition of his lithographs. Asks W histler to suggest a date and offers to decorate the gallery to his
requirements. Recommends June, or the follow ing w inter or Spring. 'Believe me to be/Faithy yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F223
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., May 7th 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses account and cheque for £10.10.6 for printing the etchings. They are holding on to
the lithographs for w hich they sent him a cheque for £20 on account, and mean to exhibit later. Asks him to
print more copies of 'Doorw ays'. They are having an exhibition of Phil May's draw ings in tw o w eeks time and More Details
since W histler likes his w ork. H. w ould be grateful for any statement W histler w ould like to make about it w hich
they could use to publicise it. Hopes Mrs W histler is better. 'Believe me to be/Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'.
[Letter-book c/9 is the reply to this request]
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110 Rue du Bac, Paris, May 8 1895? 'My dear Mr. Huish' Thanks him for his letter and the enclosed cheque for
£10.10.6. Mrs W histler is better, and W histler is w orking on paintings w hich w ere delayed w hile he w as in More Details
London. W histler hopes to do some printing and some new etchings. W histler w ishes he could see their next
exhibition because he likes the w ork of Phil May more than anyone's since Charles Keene.' There is a
brightness and daintiness in w hat he does, combined w ith know ledge... [and] in his draw ings, the w it is the
artist's,' 'Very sincerely Yours/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler LB3/34
Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London].
[1895] 'My dear Huish' W histler w ired in reply to H.'s telegram but the w ire w as taken to the w rong address.
Encloses something from Charles Ephrussi and asks w hat H. thinks of it. W histler suggests he sends it to 'the More Details
Gazette'. W histler thinks it is a little figure but is not sure. Way can print it from transfer, and this w ould
probably be an advantage because people in Paris do not buy much. W histler assumes H. w as the proof.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [1895] 'Dear Mr Brow n' The
draw ings are pretty but in poor condition and W histler suggests he stretches them. W histler agrees to sign
them since they are for a Scot and w ill send some more if necessary. He w ill not let his w ork be kept in England.
Sends his regards to Mr. Huish. [Continues letter on Friday morning'] having received B.'s letter. Repeats that More Details
he w ill sign Mr Burrell's draw ings and w ould like him in return to make a list of W histler's w ork's in his and his
brother's possession. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'.
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them since they are for a Scot and w ill send some more if necessary. He w ill not let his w ork be kept in England. More Details
Sends his regards to Mr. Huish. [Continues letter on Friday morning'] having received B.'s letter. Repeats that
t.s. copy, 2 sheets
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1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks if W histler has heard from Mr. Burrell since B. w rote and told him w hat W histler More Details
w anted. Asks W histler to return the tw o pastels. There is to be a big exhibition of lithographs by Tadema,
Leighton, Abbey and others and B. w ould have liked to include W histler's w ork. Yours very truly/Ernest G.
Brow n.'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Dorset, nd. [Sept.]
[1895] 'Dear Mr Brow n' If he and Mr Huish have arranged to have an exhibition of lithographs by Tadema,
Leighton, Richmond 'and other great and chosen ones of Burlington House-' in the Fine Arts Society Galleries More Details
W histler w ill contribute a number ofselected proofs 'for "reasons" of my ow n-' W histler cannot remember w hat
he w as to do about Mr Burril and the tw o pastels and asks him to explain. W histler is w ith his w ife and
concerned only about her health, w hich is still poor. 'Very sinceely/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler F227
Leighton, Richmond 'and other great and chosen ones of Burlington House-' in the Fine Arts Society Galleries
W histler w ill contribute a number ofselected proofs 'for "reasons" of my ow n-' W histler cannot remember w hat More Details
t.s., 2 sheets

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Dorset, (postmark) Sept
21 1895. 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler came to London for a day but B. w as aw ay 'perhaps sojourning "on the
heights of Hampstead"!!' Encloses a cheque for the Fine Art Society and asks him to give it to Mr Dunn w ho lent
W histler some money the other day. Tells him to see 'a little head I have sent to the New Gallery. (Society of
Portrait Painters Exhibition). 'W histler had 'An early brow n paper draw ing' bought for him at [Oscar] W ilde's More Details
sale, w hich w as said to be of Sara Bernhardt-' and she w rote on the glass that she considered it very like!!'
W histler bought it for 15 gns. and B. may have it for 25 or 30 if he likes. 'W ith best w ishes/Alw ays' (signed w ith
butterfly).
Crimson Note Carmen. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler F228
W histler some money the other day. Tells him to see 'a little head I have sent to the New Gallery. (Society of
Portrait Painters Exhibition). 'W histler had 'An early brow n paper draw ing' bought for him at [Oscar] W ilde's More Details
butterfly).
Crimson Note Carmen. t.s. copy, 2 ss.
MS Whistler F229
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Oct 10th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W hen H. returned Mr. Brow n show ed him W histler's correspondence. H. regrets that
W histler should have instigated the enthusiasm for lithographs and not be represented in the exhibition of
w ork by Leighton, Tadema and others w ho have only tried the medium on this occasion. H. has heard that
Goulding is arranging an exhibition w ith Dunthorne to be held at the latter's gallery in November but it has not More Details
been officially announced. Suggests that W histler exhibits his w ork in their central gallery after an exhibition of
the original draw ings for 'Trilby' and forestalls this exhibition, and they could postpone an exhibition arranged
for later in December. Also suggests W histler contributs a dozen panels to their May exhibition w hich includes
w ork by Riviere, Gow and Phil May. Suggests W histler comes up to tow n to discuss this. 'Believe me to be/Yours
sincerely/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F230
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' W histler left the draft agreement w ith Mr. W. Webb today and he w ill draw it up and More Details
w rite to W histler recommending him to accept the 25 per cent and 25 per cent discount to the trade. This they
w ill agree to though it gives them little profit and they must consider the competition w ith the other exhibition.
'Believe me to be/Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler LB3/22
Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street, London.
[Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis], Oct 15 1895 [Postmark] 'Have your letter-w ill think it over-and w rite.' W histler More Details
thinks the undertaking w ould mean a lot of trouble and W histler has plenty already. Suggests H. or Mr. Brow n
discuss it w ith Way. W histler is not satisfied w ith 'The "panel" game' at the moment. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler F231
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' H. w ired receipt of the proofs from Paris and w ill send the checked list on the follow ing
day w hen Way jr. has selected the proofs to be framed. They w ill send out notices to 250 papers on the
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follow ing day. They have been hanging on an ensign out for the previous exhibition and suggests W histler has
one in black and yellow w ith a yellow border saying 'Exhibition of Mr W histlers Lithographs' w ith perhaps a
butterfly. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish' ps. corrects the list of lithographs and says the agreement has arrived and
Mr. Huish w ill look at it and return it the same night
MS Whistler LB3/40
Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. Oct.
[1895] 'My dear Mr. Huish' W histler is tired w ith w ork but w ill sign the other proofs Way sent and return them.
W histler w ill permit 'The "Toilet" to be exhibited, but not its contemporary 'another one of the same model
seated... leaning back in a chair... I dont like it & never did.' Way, w ho calls it 'the seated figure' did not send it. More Details
The flag should hang from the staff & be caught up on the Balcony, the Butterfly w ould show since it is at the
top. '"Graceful you know " - as Mr Pecksniff might say-' Asks H. to send him a pattern of the material. Says that
he paid 15 gns. for 'the little draw ing at the sale and if he is to take Mr. Brow n's offer he should make it
guineas. 'Tell him from me not to "nibble the bit off the cheque"!' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler F232
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 18th Oct
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' H. has seen Way and now proposes the exhibition should be in December and he w ill
postpone the exhibition that should have taken place in the room w hich W histler had before. W histler w ill
select 100-150 lithographs and Mr. Brow n can come dow n and go through them w ith him and then he need do More Details
nothing but receive the cheque at the end. They w ill charge W histler 25 per cent and 10 per cent on sales to
the trade. The cost of framing can be added to that of the lithographs. Asks W histler to let him know his
decision quickly. Remarks that Way (s) is upset that Goulding has taken aw ay some of his clients. 'Believe me to
be/Sincerely yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street, London W.]. More Details
Royal Lion, Lyme Regis, [Oct.] [1895] 'My dear Mr. Huish- I should like much to please you- and Mr. Brow n too -
but- How ever I have begged Way to call and talk it out- or rather explain - Very sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler F233
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 'Dear Mr
W histler' He has seen W histler's letter to Mr. Way stating that their terms w ere unsatisfactory for the lithograph
exhibition and offers to come to any arrangement w ith him. They cannot purchase the stones outright because
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there are too many, but suggests W histler limits the number printed from each stone and puts a nett price on
each impression, also stating how long it w ould take him to fulfil orders. Also assures W histler that he is free to
exhibit w ith other firms in the future as in the past, but at least they w ere the first to show his w ork. 'Failly
yours/Marcus B Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Gallery, 148 New Bond Street, London W.].
Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Oct 27 [1895] 'Dear Mr Huish' Thanks him for his letter and apologises for putting
difficulties in the w ay of arranging an exhibition at present. W henever he moves he starts new w ork and
necessarily leaves other w ork unfinished and he is loathe to do so at the moment. The profit to be made from
an exhibition of, lithographs 'in the face of Burlington House & Goulding combined' tempts W. He thinks that the More Details
Society cannot buy the stones, and 15 per cent w ould be fairer than 25, on top of w hich they w ould have the
gate money, and the prices could be raised since the proofs are on fine Dutch or Japanese paper like the
etchings. They could probably have exclusive sale for some time. Suggests that Mr. Brow n could come dow n
w ith W histler's price list and all suggestions, on Tuesday or Wednesday follow ing, on the 1 p.m. train via
Axminster. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Oct 30 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' Has just returned to tow n and acknow ledges W histler's letter. Mr Brow n w ill come dow n by More Details
the 11 a.m. train from Waterloo on Monday bringing everything necessary to settle all details put forw ard in his
letter. 'Believe me to be/Yours truly/Marcus B Huish'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Dorset,nd. [Oct]
[1895] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Thanks him for his letter and encourages him to 'go into every camp! - and have the
courage even for Hampstead-the pluck of a penetrating Sister Rose Gertrude!' W histler is sorry for Du Maurier More Details
w ho w ill spend the rest of his life making explanations about someone w ho never thinks about him. W histler
asks w hen B's '"Panel Exhibition"' is to be and w ho is taking part, and w ill consider it himself. 'In haste very
sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Dorset, nd. [Oct]
courage even for Hampstead-the pluck of a penetrating Sister Rose Gertrude!' W histler is sorry for Du Maurier
w ho w ill spend the rest of his life making explanations about someone w ho never thinks about him. W histler More Details
t.s. copy, ss.
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The Royal Lion, Lyme Regis, Sunday [Nov.] [1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish' Thanks him for his letter and W histler w ill
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expect Mr. Brow n by the 1 p.m. from Waterloo on the follow ing day. He w ill be busy w orking w hile there is
daylight, but they can talk in the evening, and W histler w ill arrange for his room, and a trap to pick him up at
Axminster. Asks him to w ire confirmation. (signed w ith butterfly) 'Very sincerely yrs/JMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler F236
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 6th 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for his reception of Mr Brow n and is glad to send him the main points agreed
betw een them, w hich H. confirms, only suggesting W histler fixes the price of the lithographs, but does not alter More Details
them much. Encloses a list of the etchings w hich Way has and asks if these include any W histler does not w ant
exhibited. Mr Brow n w ants to know if the lithographs should be put in equal sized frames. 'Believe me to
be/Yours faithy/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 8th 1895.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Has received the sample of frame for the lithographs and w aits to hear W histler's selection More Details
of subjects. He enjoyed seeing W histler in Lyme Regis and admired the hotel. Assures W histler it is all right
about Weedon. 'Yours most sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 9th 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' They w ill have to have the paragraph sent to about 250 papers w ith 'a lithographer letter'
and it should be shorter. H. w ill send a sketch of the card and presumes the butterfly is to be engraved. Asks
W histler to return the note of the terms w ith any alterations. Herbert Marshall has given his permission to let More Details
them move his draw ings from the room w here W histler's w ork w ill be show n, for the last few days of his
exhibition, so that W histler can start on the 7th. Asks W histler to w rite and thank Marshall. Weedon has also
agreed but W histler need not acknow ledge this. They cannot do anything else until they have the lithographs
and the list of those to be show n. 'Believe me to be/Truly yrs,/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 12th
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' H. approves the paragraph and suggests he omits only a couple of w ords. He w ent
through the list w ith Way and agrees to omit those W histler suggested except for 'Limehouse', 'Toilet', 'Broad
Bridge', 'Tall Bridge', 'Old Battersea Bridge', 'The Horoscope' and the version of 'The Duet' in Way's possession:
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those to be omitted being 'Gable Roof', 'Miss How ells', 'W hitesmiths', 'Back figure draping', 'Figure thinly More Details
draped', 'Walter Sickert', 'Gaiety', 'John Grove', 'Brothers', 'Blacksmith', 'Little steps' and 'Study of horse'.
Encloses sketch of Private View card and W histler's proof w hich has not been done as W histler instructed and
could be changed, if W histler lets them know w hen he returns them. The lithographs from Paris have not
arrived. 'Believe me to be/Yours failly/Marcus B. Huish'
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[Nov. 1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish' Pennell's paragraph for the paper suggests that W histler has been attempting
lithographs for tw enty years w hich is not true, and W histler is sending a better version. W histler returned the More Details
section of frame w ith a note on the previous day, and w ill send the list soon. Encloses the card for the Private
View and w ants to see it w hen it has been copied. W histler w as sorry that H. w as not able to visit him w hen
Mr. Brow n came. 'Alw ays sincerely/'(signed w ith butterfly).
Enclosed invitation card
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society.[Nov. 1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish' The card
is all right but W histler w ants H. to let Dicker's man have W histler's sketch as w ell as H.'s draught for the
Butterfly. W histler encloses a list of proofs coming from Paris w hich he w ants returned w hen they have been
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checked. W histler has sent Way tw o new draw ings w hich should be popular. W histler does not w ant 'Broad
bridge', 'Tall bridge' or 'Limehouse' but suggests H. sends him proofs of these, and also 'Old Battersea Bridge',
'the Toilet' & 'Horoscope', 'Duet', the 'W hite Smith' w hich W histler cannot identify, and a 'Seated figure'
contemporary w ith 'the Toilet' and W histler w ill look at them again. 'In great haste' (signed w ith butterfly)
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[The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis], Nov 14 1895 [Postmark] 'I w ired to Austin Friars upon reading your letter, More Details
begging if possible that the agreement might be sent on to you today- So I hope thats all right- & I am sorry
you had to lose so much time yesterday.' (signed w ith butterfly)
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[The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis],Nov 15 1895 [Postmark] 'Your telegram received- Glad proofs have arrived. - More Details
Letter this morning from Austin Friars, says: "I have received your telegram and sent on the Agreement to Mr
Huish today. The letter is dated Nov. 14th.' (signed w ith butterfly)

Card from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Royal Lion, Lyme Regis, Nov 15 [1895] 'Dear Mr. Brow n'
Returns the price list B. sent him and asks for the others. W histler has had the proofs sent from Paris and the
draw ing w hich B. said he could sell and for w hich W histler w ants 35 gns. 'Now if you w ill give me the names of More Details
thegentlemen you w ish me to thank for having disturbed their exhibitions, I w ill w rite.' 'Very sincerely/J Mc.N.
W histler'.
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the gentlemen you w ish me to thank for having disturbed their exhibitions, I w ill w rite.' 'Very sincerely/J Mc.N.
W histler'.
t.s. copy, ss.
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1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' H. w ired W histler this morning that the agreement had been returned to W histler's
law yers w ho w ill forw ard it to him. H. made few alterations. H. received W histler's w ire and promises to select
the proofs w ith Mr. Brow n. Asks W histler to instruct Way to select more proofs to be mounted. Only 11 out of 36 More Details
lithographs from Paris are signed and they must be, or people w ill be unable to distinguish betw een them and
ones published in the 'Studio' and elsew here. Unfortunately 'the Academy' this w eek notes that these are
being sold at 1d. each, and one is appearing just w hen the show opens. Asks W histler to settle the prices
w hen signing the agreement and return them. 'Truly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,18 Nov 1895.
'Dear Mr. W histler' He should receive the Agreement today. Pennell w ishes to start the preface and w ill submit it
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to W. A notice appears in the 'Times', 'Morning Post' and 'Daily New s' beside that of the other lithographs
exhibited by Goulding. The glas is to hang from the battlements and cannot be w hite for it w ould get filthy so
W histler must suggest something else. 'Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Nov 19th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The draw ing of 'Sara' came w ith the lithographs and B. w ill try to sell it but suggests it More Details
should be less than 30 gns. W histler should thank Mr. Herbert Marshall w ho agreed to move his exhibition to
the larger room for the last w eek of his exhibition. 'Yours most sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n.'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Nov 19th 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' H. has received the Agreement from W histler's solicitors and suggests they w ere w rong to
alter the commission from 25 to 15 per cent w hich w ill hinder sales to the trade, and to increase the selling More Details
price. They cannot convince people that the proof is w orth 100 times that of the print and suggest W histler
retains the original prices. Suggests also that since they can pay the money directly into Drummonds they need
not meet w ith the solicitors to arrange that and the Agreement. 'Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 20 Nov 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' On receipt of W histler's telegram signifying his assent H. paid the cheque for £250 into More Details
W histler's account at Drummonds and w ill carry out W histler's suggestion regarding Webb. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B
Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London].[Nov.
1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish' Encloses sketch for square sign, w hite w ith black lettering and Butterfly, and varnished.
W histler w ired Webb on the previous day (Saturday) but the Agreement has not arrived and so probably w ill
not come until Tuesday. W histler received 'the Academy scrap' for w hich Wedmore w ill be responsible, and More Details
suggests this gives Pennell and opportunity to w rite in the papers an explanation of the difference betw een a
proof on old Dutch paper and a print from a transfer, and noting 'that w hat w as once lost to the public for a
penny can only now be found for five guineas!' Suggests he should not make this offend the 'Studio' w ith w hich
they have already settled matters. W histler intends to sign all the proofs, and come up to tow n before the
exhibition 'W ith kind regards/Sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'
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Cards from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London].
[Nov. 1895] 'Dear Mr. Huish' W histler w ired this morning that he had signed the Agreement and sent it off, and
asking H. to put the cheque into W histler's account at Messrs. Drummond, Charing Cross. Advises him simply to
have the Butterfly on the Flag, and the Boards reading 'Mr. W histler's Lithographs' separately, w hite w ith the
lettering and Butterfly in black. Asks him to tell Pennell to restrain himself from pointing out how little More Details
lithography W histler has achieved in tw enty years, but to point out the directness of the medium w hich has no
tone except that given by the draw ing of the artist. This w ill answ er 'Master Dunthornes shocking circular... w ith
its ornamental lettering- so cheap!- and monstrous! the stuff about Goulding- & ridiculous! the plight in w hich
he leaves Sir Frederick & his company!' Asks H. to send him patterns of the bunting for the flag. 'Alw ays' (signed
w ith butterfly)
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Card from James McNeill W histler to [Marcus B. Huish], [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street,
London].18/20 Nov. [1895] 'Flag pale yellow - cool in tone. Square- properly let in, pale Brow n, like the covers of
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my old catalogues. Butterfly. Black. Trefoil. & small dot, the pale yellow of the flag again. Pretty isn't it? (signed
w ith butterfly).
[Design for flag]
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Nov 21st 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' He has returned the signed Agreement and draft to Webb and told him they had paid the
cheque into Drummonds before receiving his request for it. W histler's telegram assented to H.'s pricing of the
lithographs. Approves the paragraph sent for Pennell's guidance and thinks it w ill put Goulding in his place. More Details
Way told H. he had sent some proofs to W histler to be signed and w ill send the discarded proofs to him
tonight. They w ould like them returned by Tuesday for framing. W histler should come up to hang the
lithographs on Wednesday 4th [December]. Since the long pennant W histler suggests w ould drape itself round
the pole thus hiding 'the immortal butterfly' H. suggests it should be triangular. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 23rd
1895. 'My dear W histler' Encloses colour patterns but not material and thinks the yellow w ill be all right but not
the 'brow n paper clour'. There is an interview w ith Menpes about lithography in the 'St. James Budget' w hich More Details
suggests Zola's character w ho remarks: 'maintenant le premier godelareau sachant camper un bon homme fait
retentir toutes les trompettes de la publicite'. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. Nov.
[1895] 'Well then my dear Huish let us be gay! We used to be.' Suggests they use the orange if brow n is
difficult. Returns the patterns and draw ing, and suggests they have the enlarged w orking draw ing done to
scale and sent to W histler for approval. W histler insists on having the long pennant and w ould like to buy it More Details
later 'and hoist it in Paris!' W histler approves the Private View Card. W histler enjoyed his letter and thinks he
remembers a Menpes, but H. had better send him the 'St James'. W histler is sending the signed proofs, w hich
include tw o new draw ings '"Sunday Lyme Regis"' & the "Fifth of November." 'Bonfire'. 3 guineas each.-' Asks if
there are any proofs of 'W heelw rights Chelsea' or 'Maunders' 'Alw ays sincerely/'(signed w ith butterfly)
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Card from James McNeill W histler to W histler, Beatrix, 28 Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, London. [Lyme Regis],
(postmark) Nov 24 1895. 'The Fine Art Society/have the honour to invite/.../to the Private View of Mr W histler's More Details
Lithographs,/at their Galleries, 148, New Bond Street,/on Saturday December 7th. 1895./From 10 o'clock to
6./(signed w ith printed butterfly)
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1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' The flag hangs from a w indow and not the roof and the 'flag man' points out that the
butterfly w ill therefore hang the right w ay up and not sidew ays, and if it is pennon shaped the square
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cartouche w ill be aw kw ard, w hile the pennon w ill tend to drape itself round the flag pole in a w ind. Suggests
they should have instead a square flag and larger square cartouche or '"Coat of arms" as the flagman called it'
w ith the butterfly three foot across and this three times as large as that on a pennon. The flagman w anted to
know if W histler's arms w ould be in the heraldry books in his possession. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus Huish. Extract from letter to Huish 27 Nov. 1895. "Well- I am sorry More Details
rather, for your sake..."
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[1895] 'I told you so! dear Mr Huish- I'm full of it- How is Pennell getting on?-' W histler's paragraph is very apt
because he has just heard that Shannon and Rickets object to 'Dunthorne's silly circular' for claiming Goulding
invented lithography. Shannon has w ritten to w ithdraw his exhibit because he considers this slights his and
W histler's w ork. W histler is delighted that others reacted just as they did. W histler is busy trying to get aw ay.
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Approved the cards and tells H. to send ones to the American and French Embassies; and 6 to 'Mme du Quaire,
14 W ilton Street. small d!- but large lady.' ; tw o to Webb. Hopes the Board w ill be lavish and regrets that they
are going to serve tea because it is now commonplace, and as W histler told Mr. Brow n he w ants this 'to be
most distinguished' and hopes the posters are very simple. Asks to see one. Asks if they like the flag and
w arns them not to make it smaller. W histler is not pleased w ith the proofs of 'Maunders' and asks if H. has 'the
"W heelw right"' 'Alw ays & in an aw ful hurry' (signed w ith butterfly)
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1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' Pennell w anted to keep W histler's letter for a few days and H. w ill w rite and enquire
how he is getting on. Dunthorne includes four of W histler's etchings in his exhibition, 'A foreign tow n' at £2.5.0,
'Figure study' at £3.5.0., 'In the Gardens Tuileries' for £2.5.0 and 'Old Houses' for £3.5.0. and includes in the More Details
catalogue the same note suggesting Goulding printed them. The Daily telegraph, w hich H. encloses, gathers
from this that W histler contributed to the exhibition. Way w ill send W histler proofs of the posters. H. agrees to
omit tea. Asks W histler to return the rest of the lithographs for framing. They have received three proofs of
'W heelw right-Chelsea' from Paris. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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[1895] 27th Nov. 'Well-I am sorry rather, for your sake, that I have seen the Interview you sent!... 'The day has
gone by, my dear Huish, w hen a gentleman might amuse himself w ith the Tow n!' W histler disapproves of the
vulgar publicity of 'Dow desw ell's Show ' and he is disappointed w ith the reaction to his idea of a flag. If it is to More Details
be square the Butterfly on its square should be smaller in relation to the w hole, and preferably hung on its
side, otherw ise 'it ceases to be flag & is sign. (Sketches this both w ays) asks H. to send a w orking draw ing.
W histler hopes to send off the signed proofs on the follow ing day. 'Alw ays [illeg.]/JMW.'
[A copy of the first half of this letter, in W 's hand is in F252. W ritten on one side of a ss., unsigned]
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[26/7 Nov 1895] 'I w ish you w ould send me back that little note I w rote you yesterday my dear Huish' because
W histler w ould like to show his w ife the remarks about 'the misunderstanding of the people etc...'. and w ill
return it afterw ards. W histler is w riting to w ithdraw his lithographs from Dunthorne's show . W histler is glad More Details
that they are not serving tea. W histler spent the previous night signing and arranging the proofs and w ill send
them on the follow ing day or Friday. Explains that there are tw o proofs of the Paris 'Smithies or Forgerons', one
w ith a single figure and the other w ith three, and asks if H. has both. (Minute pen and ink sketches of both) 'In
haste' (signed w ith butterfly)
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1895. 'My dear W histler' Hopes to receive the proofs soon. H. is not sure how the tw o lithographs of the
"Forgerons" compare because one is aw ay being framed but thinks they both show three figures half length.
Returns W histler's letter but w ould like it back because it reminds him of a book he has called 'Titbits of More Details
Buddha'. H. thinks W histler could preach 'The W idsom of W histler' to the w orld. Way w ill send W histler a proof
of the poster for his suggestions: and says that the butterfly w as enlarged by photography from W 's. The Fine
Art Society's address w ill appear only on the Board men so that people w ill not troop off to Goupils or
Dunthornes. Way says the 'Forgerons' w ith one figure w as not in the packet. 'Sincerely yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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[1895] 'A line in greater haste than usual!' The proofs have been packed and should arrive on the follow ing day
for framing. W histler completed them on the previous night. They xhould be pressed before framing. W histler
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w ill send the list on Sunday. Asks H. to tell Pennell the preface is all right and W histler w ill return it immediately.
Thanks him for returning W histler's note and promises to send it back. W histler w ould like to see the book H.
mentioned. Wonders if H. has had any reaction to the note W histler sent Dunthorne. 'Alw ays sincerely' (signed
w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. nd. 'Monday' 1896-7. 'Dear Mr
Brow n' Asks him to send Mr Dutton, his mount cutter round on the follow ing day after midday as W histler w ants
the w atercolour that he show ed B. done quickly. Asks him to w rite to Mr and Mrs Peck and say W histler w ill be More Details
pleased to see them on Saturday at 3 p.m. Mrs Brow n and 'the pretty child' are coming on Thursday at 10 a.m.
if he agrees. 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[W histler's portrait of Brow n's daughter Nellie. Date = nd. 'Monday' [Nov. 1895] - No 1896-7. W ritten in Black.
Bordered paper after May 1896. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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Bordered paper after May 1896. t.s. copy, ss.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. [Sat 28 Nov 1896-7] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Suggests that
Mrs Brow n and Miss Nellie come on Friday and B. comes in the afternoon. Encloses the revised Pennell
catalogue (Pennells preface BP II c/46 - No Pennell's catalogue 1896-7) omitting the w ords 'from Mr W histler'
and thinks it looks cheap at present. W histler w ants him to send W histler all the proofs of the lithograph of More Details
Mallarmé. W histler compliments Mr [W.?] Holland on his 'laying dow n' of W histler's w atercolour. 'Very
faithfully/JMc.N. W histler'.
Date = [Sat 28 Nov] [1895?] No 1896-7. W ritten in black. Bordered paper after May 1896. MS copy by Miss
Rosalind Birnie Philip
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catalogue (Pennells preface BP II c/46 - No Pennell's catalogue 1896-7) omitting the w ords 'from Mr W histler' More Details
and thinks it looks cheap at present. W histler w ants him to send W histler all the proofs of the lithograph of
Mallarmé. W histler compliments Mr Holland on his 'laying dow n' of W histler's w atercolour. 'Very faithfully/JMc.N.
W histler'.
Date = [Sat 28 Nov] [1895?] No 1896-7. W ritten in black. Bordered paper after May 1896. t.s. copy, 2 sheets
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1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' 35 lithographs have arrived and w ill be pressed. Asks W histler to let him know if he w ill
be coming on Tuesday or Wednesday to hang the exhibition so that they can leave Marshall until the last
minute. Hopes W histler can attend the Private View on Saturday and invites him to dine w ith him on Friday More Details
w hen H's other guests are John Murray head of a publishing house and the Golf champion Horace Hutchinson,
and a paper is to be read by Alfred East on 'Romanticism in Art'. Encloses a sketch of the flag indicating size
and shape and asks W histler to return it immediately. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street, London]. [c. 1
Dec 1895] 'Now I w ill tell you w hat I w ill do, my dear Huish' W histler told him that he could not bear not to take
a hand in organising the exhibition and proposes that H. & Mr. Brow n hang everything on Tuesday or
Wednesday and W histler w ill come that evening and rearrange everything in its final grouping - as he did for More Details
one exhibition in 'the large gallery at George Petit.' W histler w ill then have to return to Paris. Suggests Pennell
is there w ith his preface w hich W histler is returning to him now , w ith a suggestion for an alternative ending. He
is sending the approved [design] for the flag by the same post. Apologises that he cannot accept H.'s invitation
because his w ife is still ill. (signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Dec 2nd 1895.
'Dear Mr W histler' Mr. Brow n, Mr. Dunn and Huish w ill be present w hen W histler comes to arrange the exhibition More Details
on Wednesday evening and hope it w ill not take too long even if they do not hang the lithographs beforehand.
The 'Gazette des Beaux Arts' has a limited circulation and H. does not think they should object to it. H. assumes
W histler approved the poster. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [Dec. 1895] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Reminds him to send
invitation cards : 3 or 4 to Mr Webb ; 4 to 'Mr Arthur Studd, 98 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea; 2, Mrs Birnie Philip, Dhu
House, 36, Tite St., Chelsea; 6, Mr Charles Brookfield, Beefsteak club, King W illiam Street, and to the same
address, 2 each for Mr Archibald Wortly, Mr John Ryder, Mr. W. Baptiste Scoones, Mr. Charles Drummond, Mr
W illiam Yardley, and 1 each for Mr Leslie Ward, Mr John Graham, Mr John Gifford and Mr Comyns Carr. W histler
thinks it might be better to send the latter's to his private address. The cards must be sent to the club this
evening as it only opens at 3 or 4 p.m. Continues w ith instructions for cards to be sent to Mr Clarence More Details
McIlvaine, 45, Albemarle St., (Osgood & McIlvaine), 2; 3 to 'Messrs Drummond, Spring Gardens'; 2 to 'Mr Robert
Barr, Office of "The Idler"; 1 to Poynter; 1 to Lord W harncliffe; & 1 to 'Mr W illiam Heinemann, 21, Bedford Street,
Covent Garden'; 2 to 'Lady Lew is, 88, Portland Place'; and 1 to 'The Beerbohm Tree's'. In addition W histler
w ould like a few in the morning, and asks B. to come round at 10 or 1/2 past. Sends regards to Mr Huish 'Very
sincerely/JMcN W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly).
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thinks it might be better to send the latter's to his private address. The cards must be sent to the club this
evening as it only opens at 3 or 4 p.m. Continues w ith instructions for cards to be sent to Mr Clarence More Details
t.s. copy, 3 sheets
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Invitation from Fine Art Society to James McNeill W histler. 148 New Bond Street, [London], December 7th 1895.
Invitation to the Private View of the exhibition 'Mr. W histler's Lithographs' on Saturday 7 December 1895, from More Details
10-6. (signed w ith printed butterfly).
Invitation card. (Not filled in.)
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Dec 17th
1895. 'My dear W histler' The exhibition promises to be an artistic and financial success. They have sent an
order for lithographs to Way including eight w hich he lists, bought by Mr. Frank Harris w ho w ould like them More Details
signed by W histler quickly and hopes W histler w ould oblige him in this. H. thinks W histler could do w ith the
'Saturday's' friendship, and encloses tw o articles w ritten some months ago by Ernest Hart criticizing H., w hen
he refused to hold an exhibition of his w ife's draw ings. H. is w aiting for W histler to send his monogram before
doing the brow n paper edition of the catalogue. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' Further to his letter of the morning, Way tells him W histler has copies of some of the
lithographs required by Harris and H. w ould like him to sign them and return them, and obtain a copy of the More Details
etching 'The yellow House Guincamp' if possible and of the other lithographs needed. Encloses a copy of one to
sign. Way recommends them to order 20 impressions of lithographs they are sure to sell rather than individual
orders as they come in. H. offers to pay for this if W histler agrees, on W histler's behalf, and deduct it from w hat
the Society w ill ow e W. 'Failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Dec 23rd More Details
1895. 'My dear W histler' The lithographs arrived safely. H. fears that the threat of w ar in America w ill stop all
trade w ith the States. 'Sincerely yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Dec 23rd
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Hopes Mr. Huish has told W histler about the exhibition and expects W histler to rival
'Trilby' in popularity. Du Maurier and Sir W illiam Eden have purchased lithographs. The Prince of Wales looked in More Details
on the previous day. A number of Royal Academy artists have seen them. Hopes W histler has seen the notices.
'Yours most sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Half Moon Street, nd. [Dec. 1895] 'I w as much
entertained and amused w ith your letter that came back to me from the country, my dear Mr. Brow n'. W histler
appreciated his description of the spectators and 'dons of the Academy'. W histler comments that 'As to the More Details
unfortunate Du Maurier and the Eden speculator' it is their fate!- They can never more be w ithout me!' and he
hopes B. insisted on cash dow n in the case of the Baronet. 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Half Moon Street,nd. [Dec. 1895] 'I w as much
t.s. copy, ss.
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Dec 30 95. 'Dear Mr. Huish' Thanks him for his letter and New Year greetings, and is sure their 'Entente Cordiale'
cannot be threatened even by the Board. Mr. Brow n w rote that both DuMaurier and 'the Baronet' have bought
things from the gallery, in the latter's case through the agency of a friend w hom Mr Brow n caused to pay cash More Details
dow n. Asks about the new proofs w hich w ere ordered from Way and plans to go and see him as soon as
possible. W histler apologises that among the ones he sent 'the Steps' w as a failure although the original
draw ing w as among the best; and W histler w ants the 'Master Smith' framed to send to 'the old gentleman
himself'. 'Alw ays sincerely' (signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W. Jan 18 1896 'Dear Sir' w ritten
on front ; and on verso: 'Mr W histler in the intervals of other w ork has been accepting commissions for portraits More Details
in Lithography-w hich enable the sitter to distribute some fifty copies of each to his or her friends. He has been
singularly happy in reproducing some child portraits.'
[Draft statement re prints?]
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Jany 20 1896.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Sends a pamphlet compiled by tw o w riters sent to H. from New York. It is of a semi-official More Details
nature and H. thinks W histler should attack it. W histler's lithographs w ere moved into the outer gallery today.
'Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, nd. 'Friday evening'
1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' B. left his cigarette case and since W histler w ants to see him, he can retrieve it at the More Details
studio on the follow ing morning at 10.30-11 a.m. 'Very sincerely-/JMcN W histler'.
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t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, nd. 'Sunday night' 1896.
'Dear Mr. Brow n- I shall be very much [pleased] to see you tomorrow morning at 12. o'clock-for 12.30- Very truly More Details
& in great haste,/JMcN. W histler'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Fitzroy Street, nd. 1896 or after. 'Dear Mr. Brow n- In
reply to your note, I shall be pleased to see you & Mr Freshfield here. Let me know a few days before hand-
The hour w ould be at about 2.30 for 3- JMcN W histler'. More Details
[& Rev 433. Douglas Freshfield ow ned the Studio in 1905. He might have bought it from Thomson 1896. MS.
copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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reply to your note, I shall be pleased to see you & Mr Freshfield here. Let me know a few days before hand- More Details
The hour w ould be at about 2.30 for 3- JMcN W histler'.
[& Rev 433. Douglas Freshfield ow ned the Studio in 1905. He might have bought it from Thomson 1896. t.s.
copy, ss.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Fitzroy Street, nd. 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' Encloses
letter from w hich it appears that B. did answ er the letter from the Secretary of the Fine Art Society in Hull and in More Details
spite of W histler's permission having been obtained, refused to let them have the framed lithographs for their
exhibition. Suggests he comes to see W histler during the next tw o days. 'Very truly/J. Mc.N. W histler'.
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t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 4 W hitehall Court. S.W., nd. 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n'
'Just a line to say that those tw o particular little pictures are gone- I mean the girl on the sofa- and the little More Details
shop w ith the old w oman and child in the doorw ay. I am off to the seaside for a few days-and perhaps may More Details
bring back something and w ill let you have a peep! Very sincerely/JMc.N. W histler'.
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shop w ith the old w oman and child in the doorw ay. I am off to the seaside for a few days-and perhaps may
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. nd. [1897?] 'You are rather More Details
w anted - and had better slip out now . You can run back again at once-/JMcN W histler'.
[Date (w riting & signature) - later possibly. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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[Date (w riting & signature) - later possibly. t.s. copy, ss.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Fitzroy Street, June 12 1897. 'Dear Mr Brow n- I w ill
accept the sum of 450 guineas for the "Rose and Brow n"- w hen finished-w hich I hope to manage for you as More Details
soon as possible- Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
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t.s. copy. ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. 8 Fitzroy Street, nd. 'Monday'
[1896x8?] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Asks if Miss Nellie can come on the follow ing day at 10 a.m. w ith her mother.
W histler may have to go over soon to Paris. If Mr Huish has left a cheque w ith B. for W histler he w ould like it More Details
sent round by his man. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
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[1896x8?] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' Asks if Miss Nellie can come on the follow ing day at 10 a.m. w ith her mother. More Details
W histler may have to go over soon to Paris. If Mr Huish has left a cheque w ith B. for W histler he w ould like it
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [1896x8?] 'Dear Mr Brow n-' Suggests that he
comes round after 12.30 and preferably at 2 p.m., because W histler w ishes to leave at 2.30 p.m. W histler More Details
w ould like Miss Nellie to come on Monday if her mother approves. (signed w ith butterfly).
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t.s. copy, ss.
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Gallery, 148 New Bond St. W., Oct 4th 1898.
'Dear Mr. W histler, W ill you please allow the bearer to have the picture "Rose and Brow n". The cheque for 450 More Details
guineas less 10% shall not be "retarded" It is a beautiful picture and I think the purchaser very lucky to get it.
Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 7th Dec 1898.
'Dear Mr W histler' H. heard W histler w as in Paris and begs him to print further proofs of the Venice etchings More Details
'The Doorw ay' and 'Beggars' to allow some collectors to complete their sets. 'Believe me to be/Failly

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [May 1900] 'Dear Mr. Brow n- there you have the
"little Nellie-Rose & Red"- You must not nibble the corner of my cheque!- for you see how beautifully I have More Details
brought the picture together- Send me the six hundred guineas clear- and ask w hat you like yourselves-'
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t.s. copy, ss.
MS Whistler F292
Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square. The Fine Art Society, 148
New Bond St. W., 18th May 1900. 'Dear Mr W histler' B. has received the picture and suggests that 600 gns. is a More Details
high enough price although B. does not intend to 'nibble anything off the cheque'. Mrs Lew son Gow er has
replied to B.'s letter. 'Faithfully yours,/Ernest G. Brow n'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society. nd. May 19. [1900] 'Dear Mr. Brow n'
W histler agreed to accept 600 and suggests B. sends him a cheque for £600, and finds his ow n percentage More Details
outside this. 'You see how pretty the little picture is after w hat I have done' (signed w ith butterfly).
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Art Society. nd. May 19. [1900] 'Dear Mr. Brow n' More Details
W histler agreed to accept 600 and suggests B. sends him a cheque for £600, and finds his ow n percentage
outside this. 'You see how pretty the little picture is after w hat I have done' (signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St.
W., May 23rd 1900. 'Dear Mr W histler I beg to acknow ledge the receipt of your check for tw o hundred guineas More Details
return of deposit paid for Mr. Pollett's portrait [I am sorry you have been unable to carry it through - Failly
yrs/Marcus B Huish/Managing Director'.
[Acknow ledgement of return of deposit paid for Pollett's picture w hich W. did not complete]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 5 Norfolk Street, Park Lane W., May 24 1900. 'Dear Mr.
Brow n- Please remember to reserve my copyright on the Little Nellie- And indeed please make a note of this for More Details
any future transactions- Yours truly/JMc.Neill W histler I hope you w ill send me a proof of the photograph.'
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t.s., ss.
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,May 25 1900.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Promises to protect W histler's copyright and send W histler the first proof of the photograph. More Details
He becomes more fond of the picture all the time but expects to sell it 'though it is dreadful to sell one's
Daughter. Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. [after May More Details
1900?] 'My dear Huish' W histler is very diappointed and thinks the photograph horrible. (unsigned)
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Letter from A. Homeyer Dunn to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Aug 21
1900. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The portrait is sold and the client w ould like W histler to name it so that the title can go More Details
on the picture. W hen W histler returns B. w ants him to make the consular declaration necessary to render it
free of duty. 'Yours faithfully,/A. Homeyer Dunn/For the F.A.S.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Craigie, Sutton, Nr Baldoyle, Co Dublin, Aug 23 1900.
'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler meant to answ er B's first letter but w ent to Holland w ith Mr Ellw ell, and now his
second one has been forw arded to W histler in Ireland. W histler stopped Ellw ell from sendin a couple of his
pictures to Boston and sent them to B. He thinks they are like 'old Dutch panels', as he told Mr Dunn, and More Details
suggests Mr Staats Forbes w ould like them. W hen W histler returned to tow n he met Mr Mansfield at his hotel,
Garlants, and took him to the studio. Mr Dunn w rote that '"pretty Nellie Brow n" is to go to America after all' but
Mr Ward made another photogravure of it before it left. W histler w ill call on B. on his w ay back to Paris. Sends
his compliments to Mrs Brow n and Nellie. 'Sincerely yours/J. Mc.N. W histler'.
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his compliments to Mrs Brow n and Nellie. 'Sincerely yours/J. Mc.N. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall, (postmark) Sept 12 1900. 'Mr. W histler w ould be delighted to see Mr Brow n, in his Studio, at breakfast More Details
on Saturday next- at 12 o'clock- and he trusts that Mr. Brow n is disengaged- and able to come.' (signed w ith
butterfly).
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butterfly).
t.s. copy, ss.
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., July 11th
1901. 'My dear W histler' H. hoped to persuade W histler w hen he w as in tow n to print the remaining Venice More Details
plates and believes W histler told Mr. Brow n he thought of doing some more printing. Also before H. gives up
managing the Fine Art Society he w ould like them to have another exhibition of W histler's w ork 'Very truly
yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 15th
1901. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Regrets that he missed W histler recently. He admires W histler's picture at the New
Gallery. As W histler w anted to know , they require 17 proofs of 'The Doorw ay' and 24 of 'The Beggars' to
complete the Venice Set. W histler's printing press once belonged to the Society and B. could persuade Seymour More Details
Haden to let him have some more old Dutch paper. If W histler is still looking for a house in Cornw all there is
'The W hite House' at Ruan Minor. Sickert has w ritten to B. in friendly terms and he is also seeinga lot of
Menpes, w hile 'The Baronet' has sent Dunn some game this morning. 'W ith kind regards/Yours sincerely/Ernest
G. Brow n.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W. [1901] 'Required/24 proof The More Details
Beggars/16 'The Doorw ay' (Unsigned)
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Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, Monday evening [1896 x 1900] 'My dear Huish' W histler w as so busy w ith his More Details
w ork that he forgot that a lady w as coming to sit for him on Wednesday morning, and suggests H. comes on
Friday or Saturday at 2.30 or 3 p.m. Asks him to reply the follow ing morning. 'Very sincerely/JMc.N. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street. nd. 'You More Details
might kindly change me the little cheque my man has w ith him instead of his having to go on to the Bank'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [1896 x 1900] 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler found B's
card in the studio and w onders w hat has brought him to the attention of the Fine Arts Society and Mr Huish,
because he cannot believe B. called in his private capacity as '"Mr. Brow n of Surbiton, Dulw ich or Virginia More Details
Water"!' Suggests they w rite to him at 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, as W histler's movements are uncertain
for the next few days. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq.nd. [1896 x 1900] 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler found B's
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., 148 New Bond Street. nd. 'Of course go!- But look in More Details
here this afternoon if you can - say just before 4.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[See Manfield. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., 148 New Bond Street. nd. 'Of course go!- But look in
here this afternoon if you can - say just before 4.' (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
t.s. copy, ss.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., Fine Arts Society. nd. 'Dear Mr Brow n, All right about
your letter. Never mind- I daresay the "Strong" lady w as vexed- fancying I did not pay sufficient attention.' More Details
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t.s. copy, ss.
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1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Arnold w ill bring back the lithographs of w hich they have only selected five. B. w ill send
the cheque for 24 gns. less 15% later w hen the Board returns. Mr. Babbott has w ritten to W histler thanking
him for entertaining him and B. w ould like W histler to w rite in acknow ledgement a letter w hich Mr. Babbott can More Details
put in his 'W histler room'. B. proposes to bring later a friend of Mr. Babbott, Mr. John W. Simpson, w ho is
w ealthy and admires W histler's w orks. Hopes W histler is better. 'W ith kind regards/Yours sincerely/Ernest G.
Brow n.'
Enclosure see separate entry. - Babbott, 13 Sept 1902 BP II 13/227
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Sept 24th
1902. 'Dear Mr W histler' W riting w hile the memory of W histler's collection of silver is fresh in his mind H. lists the
pieces he w ould like to include in their exhibition at the end of November. They w ould be fully insured and if More Details
W histler means to w inter abroad they could be kept in the Society's safe until then. They w ill be exhibited
beautifully in a case on their ow n. Hopes W histler w ill soon be w ell. Encloses a cheque for some lithographs
acquired by Mr. Brow n. 'Believe me to be/Faithy yrs/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F310
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 1st 1902.
'My dear W histler' The exhibition opens at the end of the month and H. w ould like to have the silver W histler is
going to lend so that he can make the catalogue entries. It w ill be insured and kept in their safe until the show . More Details
'Are you still in the Martello Hen coop tow er?' H. passed through Southsea recently and saw the old buildings
around the harbour w hich w ould appeal to W. 'Believe me to be/Yours sincerely/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Nov 8th 1902.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Suggests the w ay in w hich W histler should acknow ledge Mr. Babbott's letter and visit to his
studio, as W histler agreed to do. Mr. John W. Simpson w ould like W histler to paint his w ife in the Spring. Hopes More Details
W histler is better... Asks if they could send a printer round to print the etchings under W histler's supervision.
'Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Nov 21st
1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Approves W histler's treatment of Podsnap, and has told him he w as 'the origin of the More Details
"old age" sneer-' Enquires the cost of several lithographs. 'Yours sincerely/Ernest G. Brow n.'
[Extensive notes for Podsnap. 'An interrupted correspondence' in W 's hand on this letter]
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 27th Nov
1902. 'Dear Miss Phillip' Encloses list of silver and insurance values proposed, for her approval. The silver w ill be
exhibited against rose red tapestry unless they send w hite napkins if W histler prefers that, by Monday. The More Details
exhibition w ill be arranged on Tuesday and they should come and see it on the follow ing day. Hopes W histler
w ill w rite 'another crusher in reply to our friend W.' 'I am,/Yours faithfully/Marcus B Huish'.
& List of silver lent to F.A.S. for Exh. W ith insured value of prints
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1902. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks him for correcting mistakes in the catalogue entries and promises to include More Details
the Biblical quotation. Mr Brow n is to blame for the spelling of 'MacNeil.' 'Very/Truly yours/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F317
Letter from Jeffrey W hitehead to Ernest G. Brow n, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. New stead,
W imbledon, 15 Dec 1902. 'Dear Sir' Agrees to accept a draw ing by W histler in exchange for the medal, a third More Details
class one from the Salon of the Societe des Artistes Francais Peinture in 1883, w ith a portrait of Michelangelo
on the reverse. 'Yours truly/J W hithead'.
Enclosed in 13/238
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W. 16th Dec
1902. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses his letter to Mr Jeffrey W hitehead and his reply, and offers to w rite accepting
his offer. Encloses a list of the journals in w hich W histler's w oodcuts appear for Miss Phillip, in 'Once a Week', & More Details
'Good Words' in 1862, and 'Modern English Poets' had tw o etchings in 1862. 'I am,/Yours sincerely,/Ernest G.
Brow n.'
Enclosed 13/234, 13/235
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Gallery, 148 New Bond St. W., Dec 24th
1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses good notices of the Exhibition of Silver, by Lady Colin Campbell and Claude
Phillips. The former w ould like to have the card 'The tongue of the Just is as choice Silver'. Thinks W histler's More Details
case is making people appreciate Georgian silver more and hopes W histler w ill be able to see it. Mr Studd
means to come andsee it. Mr Huish has been ill or he w ould have sent a catalogue. 'Yours sincerely,/Ernest G.
Brow n.'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,Jan 26th 1903.
'Dear Mr W histler' The Exhibition of Silver closes on Monday and H. regrets W histler has been unable to see it. More Details
He w ill try to have it photographed. The presscuttings show how much everybody appreciated his collection. It
w ill be returned on Tuesday. 'Believe me w ith/renew ed thanks to be/Very failly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Ernest G. Brow n to James McNeill W histler. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.,March 6th
1903. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to tell the bearer, Richardson, the price of the lithograph and asks More Details
W histler to sign it w ith his butterfly. B. has received a letter from How ard Mansfield thanking W histler in
advance and assuming he w ill sign the other proofs since his collection is now second to none. 'Yours
sincerely/Ernest G.Brow n.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ernest Brow n?]. nd. [March 1903] 'Five guineas, may be the speedy
cheque- And you may tell Mr Mansfield that if he have such a perfect collection I may borrow !' (signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[After 12/239 in chron. order. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip]
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cheque- Andyou may tell Mr Mansfield that if he have such a perfect collection I may borrow !' (signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[After 12/239 in order. t.s. copy, ss.]
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Augt 1st 1903.
'Dear Miss Philip' Asks her as W histler's executrix to let them have the plates of the Venice set w hich W histler More Details
did not finish printing and are probably in Paris. Offers to sell any etchings, lithographs and pastels in her
possession. 'Believe me to be/Very truly yrs/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Sept 14th 1903.
'Dear Miss Philip' H. w rote in August and now repeats that they w ould like the Venice plates w hich W histler w as More Details
printing for them. Understands she discussed this w ith Mr. Brow n recently. 'Believe me to be/Faithfully
MS Whistler F325
Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip, [74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea]. The Fine Art Gallery, 148 New
Bond St. W., Sept 16th 1903. 'Dear Miss Philip' Acknow ledges her letter and is prepared to w ait a month before More Details
getting the plates. Assures her that he w as referring to an interview she had w ith Mr. Brow n at the time of the
Exhibition of Silver and not recently, since Mr. Brow n has left the Society. Asks if she has seen 'the Menpesian
effusion in the Studio'. 'Believe me to be/Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 22nd Oct 1903. More Details
'Dear Miss Philip' Repeats the request he deferred at her request for a month, for the Plates of the Venice
etchings, and offers to help her dispose of any w ork by W. 'Believe me to be/Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'
MS Whistler F327
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. Oct 26th 1903.
'Dear Mr Huish' Asks how many Venice etchings have been printed and how many remain to be done, and asks More Details
to see the original Agreement w ith the Society. (unsigned)
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. The Fine Art Society, 148 New
Bond St. W., 29 Oct 1903. 'Dear Miss Philip' Explains that there remain 22 impressions of 'The Beggars' and 16
of 'The Doorw ay' to be printed and suggests Goulding prints them. They had no w ritten agreement w ith More Details
W histler but w ere to pay him 10 shillings per print, as far as H. remembers. W hen they have completed the
sets the plates w ere to be cancelled and handed to the Society. The printer w ould need several trial proofs as
w ell. 'Very faithfully,/Marcus B. Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 13 Nov 1903.
'Dear Miss Philip' Encloses the agreement to w hich he referred and suggests they renew it for the future sale of More Details
the lithographs. He has w ritten to Goulding about the printing and suggests she appoints a time w hen she can
attend. 'Believe me to be/Yours failly/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 3 Dec 1903. 'Dear
Miss Philip' H. has heard from Goulding that he has completed the 'tirage' of the plates under her supervision. More Details
Thanks her and hopes she took an impression of each. He w ill have the plates destroyed and presented to any
museum she w ishes. 'Believe me to be/Faithy yours/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 'Dear Miss Philip' More Details
Thanks her for the etchings and asks if they can have a proof of the destroyed plate done by Goulding to show
their customers. Hopes Mr. Webb approved his action about the letters. 'Yours sincerely/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., Dec 14th 1903. 'I More Details
beg to acknow ledge the receipt' of 16 impressions of 'The Doorw ay' and 22 of 'The Beggar' w hich concludes the
agreement w ith the late Mr. W histler. 'For the Fine Art Society/Marcus B Huish/Managing Director'
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Letter from Marcus B. Huish to Miss R. Birnie Philip. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W., 17 Dec 1903.
'Dear Miss Philip' Encloses cheque for £19 for printing remaining impressions of 'The Beggars' and 'The More Details
Doorw ay'. 'Yours very truly/Marcus B Huish'
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Letter from W. Fisher to James McNeill W histler. Arts Club, Hanover Square, [London] W., Sunday 26 n.d. [April More Details
or July 1891] 'Dear W histler' He and those he show ed W histler's first Song on Stone in the paper to, in the Arts
Club all truly admired it: Tom Angell particularly. 'Yrs very gratefully/W. Fisher'
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Letter from I. Fletcher Moulton to James McNeill W histler. 74 Onslow Gardens, S.W., November 12th 87. 'Dear Mr
W histler' There is nothing in the Constitution of the Society of British Artists contrary to W histler's resolution to More Details
prevent artists w ho are members of other societies being on the council or committee of the Society. 'Yours
most sincerely/I. Fletcher Moulton'
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Letter from W. Flow er to James McNeill W histler. Old Sw an House, Chelsea Embankment, London S.W., Aug. 15. More Details
[1884] 'My dear Mr W histler' Offers £160 for 'the 3 little pictures'. 'Very truly W. Flow er'.
[See note to BP II F/4]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Flow er, Old Sw an House, Chelsea Embankment, S.W.[Aug. 1884] 'Dear
Mr. Flow er' States catalogue price of pictures ; '(No 38.) An orange note - The Sw eet Shop - ... 200. gs (No 52.)
Note in blue and Opal - The Sun Cloud - ... 130 gs (No 44.) Harmony in brow n & gold - Old Chelsea Church - 80
gs' Totalling 410 gs. Instead of the £160 proposed by Flow er, W histler w ill accept 205 guineas. Alternatively, for More Details
Flow er's price he may have the first tw o. Acknow ledges debt to Flow er in the arrangements for the exhibition.'
Signed w ith butterfly.
[The three pictures mentioned w ere exhibited by W in 1884 in "Notes" - "Harmonies" - "Nocturnes." at
Dow desw ells, for w hich the catalogues w ere dated May, 1884]
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Letter from W. Flow er to James McNeill W histler. Great Tangley Manor, Guildford, July 14. 88. 'Dear Mr. W histler' More Details
Thanks W histler for sending a copy of the Ten O'clock. Congratulates him on his forthcoming marriage to Beatrix
Godw in. Invites him to visit them. 'Very sincerely yours W. Flow er'
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Account from Maison Fontaine to James McNeill W histler. Durant-Successeur, Cite Bergere No 2, Faubourg More Details
Montmartre, Paris, 28 Octobre 1858. Bill for 172 fr. for frames made for 'M. Vinsler' in February and March
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Letter from Mary Bacon Ford [nee Martin] to James McNeill W histler. 'Off Salvador- Nearing "the disappointed
Continent"', 24 April 1887. 'I am surrounded by miles and miles..." She is in the middle of the sea like a small
w atercolour of W 's. She asks w hy W histler did not send the pictures for her to take w ith her. Her address in More Details
New York w ill be 60 Clinton Place and she w ill leave again for Europe at the end of May 'Faithfully
Yours/Mary:Bacon:Martin:'
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Letter from Mary Bacon Ford [nee Martin] to James McNeill W histler. Guion Line, Royal Mail Steamer Alaska, 16
October 1887. 'I have had to change my plans...' She is going to the States tw o w eeks early but w ill be back by More Details
Xmas. She hopes to discuss her w ork w ith W histler then having missed him this time. 'Very sincerely
Yours/Mary:Bacon:Martin:'
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Letter from Mary Bacon Ford [nee Martin] to James McNeill W histler. 13 West 18th St., New York, 31 March 1888.
'I have been in this part of the w orld all w inter...' She introduces Arthur B. Turnure w ho runs an art magazine,
and w ho w ill enclose her letter w ith his. She thinks she got to know W histler w ell enough at Suffolk Street to More Details
do the introduction. Turnure has tw o projects connected w ith W histler's recent experiments in lithography, and
a set of etchings. Last w eek she saw How ard Mansfield's comprehensive collection of W histler's etchings, plus
some draw ings. 'W hat is the new s?/Mary:Bacon:Martin:'
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Telegram from Martin, [Mary Bacon] to James McNeill W histler. New York, [2 July 88] 'Make no plans until my More Details
arrival sail soon/Martin'
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Letter from Mary Bacon Ford [nee Martin] to James McNeill W histler. New York, July 17th 1888. 'Just a line to More Details
confirm my cable of today:' She w ould like to see W histler w hen she arrives in London c. 1 August, staying at
Almond's Hotel, 7 Clifford Street. 'Cordially yours/Mary:Bacon:Martin:'
MS Whistler F374
Letter from Mary Bacon Ford to James McNeill W histler. 29 Berners Street, Oxford St. W., Sept 10 1888. 'You
certainly cut us off in the flow er of our negotiation:...' Mr. Lew is cannot complete the contract w ithout W. She More Details
hopes W histler's marriage w ill be as happy as her ow n. She hopes Lew is can get in touch w ith W. 'Very
faithfully yours/Mary Bacon Ford'
MS Whistler F375
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mary Bacon Ford, 29 Berners Street, Oxford Street, W./London/Angleterre.
Chez Mons. Leymarie, Rue de la Scellerie, Tours, [14th Sept 88] 'Dear Mrs. Ford-' W histler took their proposal to
George Lew is w ho saw Mr. Ford and told him that the contract could not be considered as it stood. Ford and his
w ife w ere going aw ay but said they w ould have another document draw n up. This Lew is is capable of dealing More Details
w ith, and he w ill send W histler a copy if he thinks it suitable. If W histler goes to America he w ould prefer them
to manage the business side, and he is prepared to consider their plans. W histler is w orking, & his w ife sends
her regards. He asks if they saw the letter he w rote to the Pall Mall. 'Alw ays/J McN W histler.' (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler F376
Letter from Mary Bacon Ford to George Lew is, 10 & 11 Ely Place, High Holborn, W.C. 29 Berners Street, Oxford
St. W., September 16 88. 'Dear Sir-' She encloses a letter they received from W histler yesterday. They w ill call More Details
on L. tomorrow to discuss the contract and if necessary arrange to see W histler in France. 'Very respectfully
Yours/Mary:Bacon:Ford:'
MS Whistler F377
Letter from Mary Bacon Ford to James McNeill W histler, [14 Rue De La Scellerie, Tours]. 29 Berners St. Oxford St.
W., Monday Sept. 17 88. 'Dear Mr. W histler:' She acknow ledges his letter from Tours. Lew is has had the More Details
contract a w eek & has done nothing. She offers to arrange W histler's immediate passage to the States.
'Faithfully & hastily Yours/Mary:Bacon:Ford:'
MS Whistler F378
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mary Bacon Ford, [29 Berners St., Oxford Street, London W.]. [14 Rue De
La Scellerie, Tours], [17x24 September 1888] 'I really dont know , my dear Mrs. Ford.' They have been some More Details
days aw ay and just received F.'s letters and telegram. He expects to hear from Lew is shortly. He cannot do
anything until he has completed his w ork for the exhibition w ith W underlich. (unsigned).
Draft
MS Whistler F379
Letter from Mary Bacon Ford to James McNeill W histler, 14 Rue De La Scellerie, Tours. 29 Berners St., [London]
W., Monday Sept. 24 88. 'So its W underlich!' She did not know W histler w as doing etchings in France for his More Details
forthcoming exhibition w ith W underlich. She asks if he w ill still sign the contract w ith their syndicate, and they
can arrange a date for his trip to the States. She sends their regards to W histler's w ife. 'Faithfully
Yours/Mary:Bacon:Ford:'
MS Whistler F380
Letter from Mary Bacon Ford to James McNeill W histler, [14 Rue De La Scellerie, Tours]. 29 Berners St., Oxford
St., W., Thursday Sept. 27 1888. 'Oh-you Party of the Second Part-:' She has received no reply to her letter of
Monday. She encloses a copy of the proposed contract for W histler and his w ife to read. It covers their mutual
obligations, including a proposal that W histler etches five sets of 12 etchings, and prints 150 proofs from each
etching, calling them 'W histler's American Etchings.' They have rights over all his w ork for tw o years, and
become ow ners of the plates, and hold an exhibition of W histler's w ork w hile he is in the States. W histler More Details
should deliver some lecture like the Ten O'Clock. He w ould stay four months and not return to w ork in the
States w ithin four years. They w ill advance all his expenses and pay him 40% of their profits. Ford and herself
are acting for Messrs. Allen, Haw kesw orth, Henderson, Clarke, Harrison & Martin and if they manage W histler's
trip successfully hope they w ill be backed in opening a gallery or something in Europe. They are under pressure
and Lew is said he could not act w ithout W. The contract must be signed by 29 September. She estimates
W histler w ill make £4-5000. 'Faithfully Yours:/Mary:Bacon:Ford:'
MS Whistler F381
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mary Bacon Ford, [29 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London W.].
[September x October 88] 'My dear Mrs. Ford.' He sent them a telegram. He w ould not think of tying himself to
her and her husband by such a contract. He w ill not give anyone rights over his w ork for several years. He More Details
acceded to their telegram 'W ill you entertain proposal to etch under my direction' because he is alw ays ready
to consider proposals. Their draft contract as given to George Lew is W histler immediately rejected. He does not
feel responsible for their present predicament. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F382
[September x October 1888] 'Dear Mrs. Ford.' W hen they telegrammed W histler said he w ould entertain a
proposal w ith regard to etching under their direction, and in response they have sent him a contract w hich
w ould give them control over his w ork for several years. He told them he w ould never sell his plates and w ould More Details
not print sets of his etchings again. He could not possibly print 9000 proofs as they suggest. He understood
the first draft of the contract given to George Lew is w as not a serious one. He w as prepared to let them be
agents for his etchings in America but that w as all. He w ould not undertake not to return to America w ithin tw o
years. The contract is more suitable for an actor than an artist. (unsigned).
Sketches
MS Whistler F383
[September x October 1888] 'Dear. Mrs. Ford.' W hen he agreed to their cable to consider a proposal to etch More Details
under their direction he did not expect any such contract as he has just received. He reminds them that the
original draft they gave George Lew is w as also unsuitable. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F384
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mary Bacon Ford, 2 Redburn St. 'Thursday' [1888?] 'Dear Mr W histler:' The More Details
etching W histler gave her eclipses all her other possessions. 'Very sincerely Yours/Mary Bacon Ford:'
MS Whistler F388
Letter from Sheridan Ford to James McNeill W histler, 14 Rue De La Scellerie, [Tours], France. London, [Sept. 29 More Details
88] '-Letter w ont reach me till Monday w hat shall I cable tonight.-Ford' Telegram postmark: Tours Indre et Loire
20 Sept 88
MS Whistler F389
Letter from Sheridan Ford to James McNeill W histler. [1888??] 'Dear Mr W histler-' He encloses a book he w rote More Details
over a year ago. The chapter 'The Man of Letter's' names many New York critics. 'Yours very truly,/S.F.'
MS Whistler F390
Letter from Sheridan Ford to James McNeill W histler. 'Friday' [1888??] 'My dear Master-' He has sent Harris his
article 'Tzar-Tyrant or Tzar-Tribune?'. If W histler sees Harris he could mention S.'s part in the advancement of More Details
know ledge 'Alw ays Sincerely/Sheridan Ford.'
MS Whistler F391
Letter from Sheridan Ford to James McNeill W histler. 'Saturday' [May 1888 x 1890] 'And I say unto thee, my dear More Details
Master, that the Lord w ill yet deliver him into our hands./S.F.'
And 2 new spaper cuttings
MS Whistler F392
Letter from Sheridan Ford to James McNeill W histler. 'Sunday' [June 1889] 'My dear Master,' They called recently
to ask W histler if he w ould give Arthur Melville an introduction to George Meredith w hom he w ishes to paint. He More Details
encloses the catalogue for the sale of the W hite House by Quilter: and a cutting from the previous night's issue
of the Pall Mall. 'Alw ays Sincerely/S. Ford.'
MS Whistler F393
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sheridan Ford. [1890] 'Dear Mr. Ford-' He encloses a cheque for 10 gns. in
recognition of F.'s w ork tow ards the proposed publication. He is sure F. could have completed it but he w ishes More Details
to postpone it for the moment and w ork on some paintings 'Alw ays sincerely'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[see Rennell II p.102]
MS Whistler F395
Press cutting. 20 October 1891. "Cutting from the "Echo," and other London Daily papers of October 20,
1891./Brussels, October 26. - The Antw erp Correctional Tribunal has sentenced Sheridan Ford to pay a fine of More Details
500 francs,... and 3000 francs as damages... on the charge of pirating Mr. J.M. W histler's book, "The Gentle Art
of Making Enemies."
[One copy inserted in presscuttings volumes]
MS Whistler F396
Advertisement from James McNeill W histler. 27 Nov 1891. "Mr Sheridan Ford w ill recite"... the verse "Folly of Art"
on the current Salon, w ith references to de Chavannes, Melville, Besnard, Cazin, Duran, Melchers, Dagnan, More Details
Harrison, Zorn, Stevens, Dannat Raffaelli Roll Berand Muhrman Boldini Bouguerreau Gerome Pearce Breton
Vibert Guthrie Bonnat Kendall Weeks Mosler Gay Knight etc. at Salle des Fetes, Hotel Continental, Paris
MS Whistler F398
Document from James McNeill W histler. 6 May 1893. "I the undersigned, of Paris, & formerly of London - " Miss
Martin comes from America to London several years ago and moved into the art market like a cross betw een
Joan of Arc & Becky Sharp. She sent W. a telegram from New York and he agreed to hear her proposal. She
arrived w ith Ford w hom she called her husband. W histler had not, despite w hat Ford said to Fred Allen
according to his affidavit met Ford previously. W histler took their proposals to his law yer George Lew is and More Details
asked Lew is to get rid of them, w hich he did. W hile W histler w as abroad they urged him to sign the agreement
but w hen he returned they desisted. W histler entrusted Ford w ith papers w hich he w as to sort w ith a view to
public action, & gave him a cheque for his w ork. Ford returned the cheque & w as annoyed that W histler w ould
not let him publish the papers. Ford w ent ahead & published an edition and W histler successfully stopped
editions passing the customs in London & New York & prosecuted Ford in Antw erp. (Unsigned).
Als 2 ss. & s. copy dated 6.5.93, in form of affidavit. Each sheet w ritten on one side.
MS Whistler F419
Letter from Dr Tilbury Fox to James McNeill W histler. 43 Sackville Street, [London] W., [1867] 'Dear Sir I have More Details
had much chat about poor Traer & I still think that it w ould be most unw ise to say anything about it Believe
me/Yours very faithfully/Tilbury Fox'
MS Whistler F420
Letter from Foyot Restaurant & Hotel to James McNeill W histler. Rue de Tournon 33, Paris, [1892] 'Monsieur More Details
Sciateau devant loyer a la banque aujourdhui me pris de dire a Monsieur W histler de valoirbien lui donner un
chec du montant de cette note Mes remerciments a L'avance pour M Sciateau / Girante hotel Foyot'
MS Whistler F422
Letter from [The Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux Arts] to James McNeill W histler. [Paris], 27
Novembre 1889. 'Monsieur,' The President of the Republic, in recognition of W histler's part in the success of the More Details
Exposition Universelle has agreed to his proposal that W histler be aw arded the Cross of Chevalier de l'Ordre
National de la Legion d'Honneur. 'Recevez, Monsieur, les assurances de ma consideration tres-distinguee/Ee f--
llez'
MS Whistler F423
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux], [Paris]. [Novembre 1889] More Details
'Monsieur' Thanks him for his proposal to the President w hich resulted in W histler being aw arded the Cross of a
Chevalier de l'ordre National de la Legion d'honneur. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F424
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux]. [November 1889]
'Monsieur' Thanks him for his proposal to the President w hich resulted in W histler being aw arded the Cross of a More Details
Chevalier de l'ordre National de la Legion d'honneur. (unsigned).
[Another draft of BP II 3/10]
MS Whistler F425
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur le Ministre. [1889?] 'Monsieur le Ministre-' W histler expresses his
gratitude to the French Government, and to the Minister himself, w hich he w ould like to express personally 'En More Details
vous priant d'agreer ici M. le M./la respectueuse assurance de ma plus haute consideration' (unsigned).
[Possibly an acknow ledgement of the Legion d'Honneur conferred on W histler in 1889]
MS Whistler F426
Letter from Le Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux-Arts to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea. Paris, le 19 Novembre 1891. 'Monsieur,' Asks upon w hat terms W histler might let the Luxembourg More Details
have the portrait w hich is on exhibition at MM. Boussod & Valadon. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'expression de
mes sentiments les plus distingues./Le Ministre de l'instruction publique et des Beaux-Arts,/Leon Bourgeois.
[W histler's copy of this letter w ith his letter to Mallarmé]
MS Whistler F427
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux, [Paris]. 21 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, Nov. le 23. 1891. 'Monsieur le Ministre-' W histler is delighted w ith his choice of a picture to be More Details
purchased for the Musee du Luxembourg, and leaves all the conditions to him. 'Daignez agreer, Monsieur le
Ministre, l'assurance de ma plus haute consideration-/James McNeill W histler'.
[W histler's copy of this letter w ith letter to Mallarmé. Duret W histler, Grant Richards Ltd, London 1917 p.104]
MS Whistler F428
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur le Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et, Paris. 21, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, [23 Nov 1891] 'Monsieur le Ministre-' Expresses his pleasure at the choice of thepicture they w ish to More Details
acquire for the Musee du Luxembourg, and leaves the conditions to L. 'Daignez agreer Monsieur le
Ministre/l'assurance de ma plus haute consideration/JMW
MS Whistler F429
Letter from Leon Bourgeois to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Palais Royal, 30
November 1891. 'Monsieur,' H. has signed the authorisation for the purchase of the portrait by W histler now on
exhibition at MM. Boussod & Valadon, for 4000 fr by the State. It w ill be exhibited at the Musee du Luxembourg More Details
and w ill greatly enrich the collection. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments les plus
distingues./Le Ministre / de l'Instruction publique et des Beaux-arts./Leon Bourgeois'.
[Barbier LXXVII, p. 130]
MS Whistler F430
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur le Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et, Paris. 21, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, le 9 Dec. 1891. 'Monsieur le Ministre-' W histler expresses his pleasure in the official announcement More Details
that his picture is to be acquired by the State. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur le Ministre,/l'assurance de ma plus
haute consideration. James Mc.Neill W histler.'
MS Whistler F432
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Peninsular Car Co., Detroit, Mich., Mar. 31st 1890. 'Dear
Mr. W histler,' F. arrived safely w ith the etchings for Mansfield and himself, and his framed pastel. He sent
W histler an account of his Amsterdam etchings in the New York Tribune: ten of these are to be in an exhibition More Details
of his w atercolours pastels and etchings at The Grolier Club in New York in the follow ing w eek. F. show ed some
of W histler's etchings during a talk to the W itenagemote Club and w as then interview ed for the Detroit Free
Press. The interview w as not sent to him to be checked and he encloses a copy apologising for inaccuracies.
Thanks W histler and his w ife for their hospitality '...I remain/Respectfully yours/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F433
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Peninsular Car Co., Detroit, Mich., April 28th 1890. 'My
dear Mr. W histler.' F.'s partner Frank J. Hecker w ould like copies of all ten etchings of Amsterdam w hich he saw More Details
in F.'s collection, and F. w ants a signed impression of The Lace Curtain and any other new etchings. Mansfield
w ill have told W histler about the exhibition of these ten etchings at the Grolier Club, w ith the pastel F. bought.
Sends regards to Mrs. W histler 'I remain/Sincerely yours/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F434
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 77, Alfred Street, Detroit, Michigan, February 20th 1891.
'My dear Mr. W histler,' F. w as delighted to read the accounts in the W hirlw ind of the w ay W histler dealt w ith
Moore. He has ordered back copies of the W hirlw ind and sent tw o year's subscription particularly w ishing to
see W histler's illustrations. Asks W histler if he can buy for a friend a set of nine unpublished lithographs. F. has More Details
an incomplete set having parted w ith some figure studies. He bought this and a set of the lithographs
published by Way, in New York tw o years previously. He w ould like to keep up to date w ith W histler's etchings.
The etchings of Amsterdam ow ned by Freer and Mansfield have been exhibited and much appreciated and
compared w ith Rembrandt. Sends regards to W histler's w ife. 'I remain,/Sincerely yours,/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F435
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Beatrice W histler. 77 Alfred Street. Detroit, Mich., Feb 29 1892. 'My dear Mrs.
W histler,' Thanks her for her letter and the lithographs w hich he has just extricated from the Customs. He had
previously only fifteen, including the Notes published by Boussod Valadon & Co., some figures and outdoor
subjects: and w ould like impressions of the Nocturne and Limehouse to complete the Notes, as w ell as of the More Details
coloured lithographs w hen printed, and of the new states of the Venice etchings. Encloses a cheque for £98.
Congratulates W histler on the honour paid him by the French government w hich w ill refute the last advocates
of Ruskinism. Mr. and Mrs. Hecker admired their lithographs. Their daughter married F.'s youngest brother in
November. 'Faithfully yours/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F436
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Beatrice W histler, [Paris]. 77, Alfred Street, Detroit, Michigan, May 6th 1892. 'My
dear Mrs. W histler.' Thanks her for her letter of 19 March. He has not been able to find out anything about a
commission to W histler to commemorate the Chicago exhibition. On 16 May a meeting of artists and art lovers
in Washington intends to set up a National Art Association and persuade the Government to set up a More Details
Commission of Art and Architecture and abolish the duty on art. Describes the lithographs he admires most and
hopes to have coloured ones and the Venice etchings soon. He bought a w atercolour of Liverpool from the
exhibition at W underlichs and w ould like another one and another pastel: such as a landscape or figure
suggesting spring. F. w ould like a copy of the catalogue of W histler's successful London exhibition F.'s sister
sends her regards 'I am,/Sincerely yours/Charles L. Freer'
MS Whistler F437
Telegram from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. Detroit, Michigan, 28 Nov 92.
'As ow ner your painting the balcony have consented to exhibit retrospective exhibition society american More Details
artistes harper brothers w ish to reproduce painting cable your w ishes/C.L.freer'
MS Whistler F438
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, January 9th 1894.
'My dear Mr. W histler,' F. admired the Yellow Buskin, Fur Jacket and Nocturne Valparaiso, etchings and drypoints
w hich w ere exhibited in the Fine Arts Department of the World Fair in 1893 in Chicago. F. w ould have sent the
Balcony but it had incurred some damage to the panel at the opening exhibition of the new gallery of the More Details
Society of American Artists: he sent nine paintings and some prints. Thanks W histler for sending through
Kennedy an impression of the Balcony; and for the set of photographs of his w orks and the beautiful
lithographs new ly arrived. He w ould like further impressions of the etchings of Venice and his recent French
etchings and any other prints direct from W. Hopes W histler's w ife is w ell 'Faithfully yours,/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F439
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, August 2 1894. 'Dear
Mr. W histler,' Thanks W histler for his letter and remembers his visit to W histler and his w ife at the studio in Tite
Street. He is going on a w orld tour and w ill see W histler in Paris and see his new pastels. Thanks him for
sending impressions of his new lithographs to Hecker and himself. F. has three pastels and one of 'Venice from More Details
the sea at early evening' and tells W histler to send him another. He also has a lot of prints and the Balcony. He
reminds W histler to do a figure 'to, in a w ay, hint at Spring.' in pastel 8 x 12 or oil 16 x 20. F. admired the
marine Nocturne bought in the summer by Mr. Johnson of Philadelphia and hopes to buy one some day 'Very
sincerely yours-/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F440
Account from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 11/17/94 (sic) 'Dear Mr W histler, I take much pleasure More Details
in handing you enclosed herein draft on London for the above acct- CL Freer'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., Hotel W indsor, Rue de Rivoli. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
23 Nov 1894. 'Received from Mr. Charles L. Freer cheque for thirteen thousand guineas for the follow ing w orks: More Details
"Harmony in Blue & Gold- the little Blue Girl" Oil painting. and three draw ings in pastel & w ater colour./J McNeill
W histler'.
Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip from original sent by Freer Feb 1908 No 7. Freer 37 (mf 86-9)
MS Whistler F441
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Nov. 23rd. [1894] 'Dear Mr. W histler;' Thanks
W histler for his kindness to F. and Dew ing and encloses draft for 1300 gns. for the pictures. Asks W histler to More Details
send the w atercolour and tw o pastels w ith the Blue Girl w hen it is collected from the Salon to Detroit w here his
friend Frank J. Hecker is looking after his affairs. 'Faithfully/Charles L. Freer'.
[Dew ing w as another artist Freer patron]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Hotel W indsor, Rue de Rivoli. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, 23
Nov. 1894. 'My dear Mr. Freer-' W histler enjoyed F.'s visit w ith Dew ing and so did his w ife. He is glad F. is to ow n More Details
the little Blue Girl. He hopes F. w ill come and see them rather than Mansfield in the Spring. 'Alw ays yours
sincerely/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler F442
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Hotel W indsor, Rue de Rivoli. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, 23
Nov. 1894. 'My dear Mr. Freer-' W histler enjoyed F.'s visit w ith Dew ing and so did his w ife. He is glad F. is to ow n More Details
the little Blue Girl. He hopes F. w ill come and see them rather than Mansfield in the Spring. 'Alw ays yours
sincerely/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler F443
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Beatrice W histler. Calcutta, March 18 1895. 'My dear Mrs. W histler;' F. succeeded
in buying a pair of songbirds, the Shama Merle, for her from a Hindu dealer, Rutledge, Captain Doherr of SS.
Baroda of the Hamburg Calcutta Line, w ho has bought birds for the famous animal expert Hagenbeck, w ill More Details
deliver them to Hamburg, and Hagenbeck w ill send them on to Paris. F. hopes W histler is w ell and she is much
better, and remembers W histler's kindness to F. and Dew ing in Paris. F. leaves for Japan shortly. 'Very
sincerely/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F444
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, September 23rd
1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler;' F. stayed four months in Japan and has just returned. He hopes W histler's w ife is More Details
w ell. Asks w hen the Little Blue Girl and the three w atercolours and pastels w ill be sent and promises to cover
expenses. Sends his regards to MacMonnies 'Most faithfully yours,/Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F445
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C. L. Freer. nd. [1896] 'Shall I begin by saying to you, my dear Mr Freer,
that your little "Blue & Gold Girl" is doing her very best to look lovely for you?' W histler appreciated F.'s kindness
to him in his bereavement and his former kindness to them both. He has tried to express this in the painting. More Details
W histler is keeping their house as it w as but only visits it occasionally. He may yet visit F. The birds F. gave his
w ife inspire him w ith their song. 'J McNeill W histler'.
And 3 ss. t.s. copy

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.L. Freer. nd. [1896] 'Shall I begin by saying to you, my dear Mr Freer,
that your little "Blue & Gold Girl" is doing her very best to look lovely for you?' W histler appreciated F.'s kindness
to him in his bereavement and his former kindness to them both. He has tried to express this in the painting. More Details
W histler is keeping their house as it w as but only visits it occasionally. He may yet visit F. The birds F. gave his
w ife inspire him w ith their song. 'J McNeill W histler'.
MS copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip from original sent by Freer Feb. 1908(3)
MS Whistler F446
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, [1896x7] 'My dear Mr. More Details
W histler;' F. apologises for trying to hurry W histler w ho has been painting the Little Blue and Gold Girl, w ith its
memories of [his w ife] and her appreciation of it. Urges W histler to visit America in the summer 'Charles L Freer.'
MS Whistler F447
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, July 19th 1897. 'My
dear Mr. W histler,' Thanks W histler for his telegram and encloses a draft for 600 gns. for Nocturne More Details
'Southampton'. 'Faithfully/Charles L. Freer.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., Carlton Hotel, Haymarket, London, Angleterre.
Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe, France, (postmark) 26 [Jul] 1899. 'I do hope my dear Mr
Freer, that you w ill not go off again to America w ithout my seeing you!' W histler is convalescing in a house the More Details
ladies have taken for the summer 'Alw ays sincerely yours / J McNeill W histler'.
MS copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip from original sent by Freer Feb 1908(5)
MS Whistler F448
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Carlton Hotel, Haymarket, London. Pavillon Madeleine,
Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe, France, July 26 (?) 99 [Env.] 'I do hope my dear Mr Freer, that you w ill not go off More Details
again to America w ithout my seeing you!' W histler is convalescing in a house the ladies have taken for the
summer 'Alw ays sincerely yours / J McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq. Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe,
[29 Jul 1899] 'I am delighted my dear Mr. Freer that you like the pictures you speak of-' F. must not pay for them
until the Blue Girl is finished. W histler w ishes him to have the finest collection of his w ork. His English patrons
have sold theirs because as Dr. Watts says, it is their nature. The value of W histler's w ork w as established by
the action of the French Government. The girl w ho posed for La Cigale w as unusually beautiful. W histler still More Details
has a bit of touching up to do on The Little Lady Sophie of Soho. W histler has sent orders that if the pictures
have gone from the International Exhibition to the 'Company of the Butterfly' they should go to F. Messrs
Heinemann w ill send F. a copy of The Baronet and the Butterfly about his campaign on West Point principles.
'Alw ays sincerely/J McNeill W histler'.
[Freer 40 (mf 93-6)]
MS Whistler F449
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe, July More Details
29th 1899.
3 ss. t.s. copy

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., The Carlton Hotel, Haymarket, London. [Dieppe],
(postmark) 4 Aug 1899. 'Dear Mr Freer' Acknow ledges F.'s letter and asks if he has seen W histler's painting of
Bognor in Liverpool. He w ill send F. a photogravure of the Little Lady Sophie to remind him of her w hile he More Details
finishes the picture. W histler hopes to see F. in London shortly. Asks if he received the book. 'Very sincerely
yours/J McN W histler'.
[Freer 41 (mf 97-9) ; Freer 41A (mf 100)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., Carleton Hotel. [1900?] 'Dear Mr Freer-' W histler
w as glad to hear F. is better, as W histler is himself. Urges F. to stay long enough one time for them to produce More Details
something. F. w ill see the portrait of Carlyle another time. He w ants to know how the Little Lady Sophie looks
w hen hung. Hopes he has a good trip. 'Alw ays affectionately/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler F451
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, Decem. 1st 1900.
'Dear Mr. W histler' F. has at last hung the Little Lady of Soho in his collection: The Balcony, Bognor, Nocturne More Details
Portsmouth Harbour, La Cigale and w atercolours and pastels. 'Faithfully yours,/Charles L. Freer'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.L. Freer, [Detroit]. Ajaccio, Feb 10 1901. 'Dear Mr. Freer-' W histler has
come for his health to Bonaparte's island. He is glad the Little Lady Sophie arrived safely. W histler is trying to
arrange an exhibition and w ould like to borrow F.'s paintings, the 'Southampton' Harbour w hich F mistakenly
called Portsmouth; Bognor, Lady Sophie, La Cigale; pastel and w atercolour figures; a selection of etchings More Details
including one of Annie Haden in a clock and hat. W histler intends to borrow w ork from Mansfield and paintings
and pastels from Mrs. Gardner. This island has beautiful subjects but W histler cannot w ork on them for the cold.
'Alw ays, believe me/Affectionately yours / J McNeill W histler'.
[Freer 46 (mf 114-5)]
MS Whistler F452
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer. Ajaccio, Feb.10.1901. 'Dear Mr. Freer-' W histler has come
for his health to Bonaparte's island. He is glad the Little Lady Sophie arrived safely. W histler is trying to arrange
an exhibition and w ould like to borrow F.'s paintings, the 'Southampton' Harbour w hich F mistakenly called
More Details
Portsmouth; Bognor, Lady Sophie, La Cigale; pastel and w atercolour figures; a selection of etchings including More Details
one of Annie Haden in a clock and hat. W histler intends to borrow w ork from Mansfield and paintings and
pastels from Mrs. Gardner. This island has beautiful subjects but W histler cannot w ork on them for the cold.
'Alw ays, believe me/Affectionately yours / J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler F453
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer. Corsica, [MarchxApril 1901] 'Dear Mr. Freer-' Goupils w rite
that F.'s etchings and pastels have arrived safely in Paris for the exhibition W histler means to arrange. They are More Details
too late for the Champs de Mars. W histler's health has improved from the enforced rest and he leaves on a
P.&O. boat on the follow ing Wednesday. (unsigned)
MS Whistler F454
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, March 6th 1901.
'Dear Mr. W histler;' F. is sorry W histler's health forced him to go to Ajaccio. F. agreed w hen he saw W histler in
October to lend the Little Lady Sophie to an exhibition in Paris in the Spring, and La Cigale, the pastels More Details
Harmony in Blue and Violet, A Violet Note, Rose and Red-the little Red Cap, w atercolour Blue and Gold-the Rose
Azalea and almost any selection of etchings are available. Asks for details of the exhibition. 'As ever,/Most
affectionately/Charles L Freer'
MS Whistler F455
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Villa Castello, Capri, June 20th 1901. 'From the above
address you w ill see my dear Mr. W histler, that I too am in close communion w ith the Mediterranean.' W histler More Details
has several friends here. Asks after W histler's health and the exhibition and hopes to see him in Paris in July.
Brow n Shipley & Co. w ill forw ard letters to F. 'Alw ays faithfull yours,/Charles L. Freer.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., Messrs Brow n Shipley & Co, Pall Mall forw arded to
Grand Hotel Continental, Munich. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk, (postmark) 10 Jul 1901. 'My dear Freer-' W histler
w ants to see F. and show him things in both studios and help him build up his unique collection. The Little Lady More Details
Sophie is on exhibition in Munich and the pastels and etchings are ready for exhibition. Brow n Shipley w ill
forw ard this. 'Alw ays sincerely' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 47 (mf 116-8)]
MS Whistler F456
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Weber's Hotel, Dresden, July 21st 1901. 'Dear Mr.
W histler:-' Acknow ledges W histler's letter. F.'s sister is ill and he must return: but if W histler is in Paris 27-30
July he w ould enjoy visiting his studio again. The Little Lady Sophie and W histler's lithographs w ere 'the saving More Details
grace of a conventional exhibition' in Munich. Asks after the Little Blue Girl and remembers w ork he saw in
W histler's studio in London including a 'draw ing of the lady w riting upon the w all'. 'Alw ays sincerely./Charles L.
Freer'
MS Whistler F458
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, February 6th 1902.
'Dear Mr. W histler:-' Thanks W histler for letting him know about The Thames in Ice and the Portrait of Mrs. More Details
W hibley w hich he bought from Cow an, and for filling in the consular invoices. Marchant w rote that W histler w as
ill but F. hopes he w ill recover quickly 'Faithfully yours,/Charles L. Freer'
MS Whistler F459
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, February 20th 1902.
'Dear Mr. W histler:-' F. has authorised Marchant to offer Raw linson £2000 for his Nocturne w hich F. has long More Details
admired. Asks W histler to fill in consular invoices for it. He admires his little picture of Mrs. W hibley and The
Thames in Ice but has not yet seen the painting w hich Kennedy has on exhibition. Sends his regards to Miss
Philip and hopes to see them in May. 'I am,/Very sincerely/Charles L Freer'
MS Whistler NB3/169-70a
Document from James McNeill W histler to [C.L. Freer]. [1900-] May 1902 [-1903?] Records the sale of tw o
etchings. The Garden and Bead Stringers in May 1902; plus tw o pastels each for 150 gns., a marine for More Details
£262.10.0.; Little Lady Sophie £840.0.0; La Cigale £420.0.0; Phyrne £420.0.0; and a 'Little full length nude
figure on sofa' (unsigned)
MS Whistler F460
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer. [February 1902] 'Dear Mr. Freer-' W histler looks forw ard More Details
to show ing F. his w ork and is delighted that he bought the Nocturne from Raw linson (unsigned).
[Clipped w ith letters of 1902 - possibly draft of reply to MS W histler F459]
MS Whistler F461
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Mr W m Webb. Hotel des Indes, La Haye, July 1st 1902. 'My dear Mr. Webb:-'
W histler is ill and F. is w riting on his behalf. W histler is w orried that he signed his w ill giving his middle name as More Details
McNeill (w hich w as his mother's name) w hereas he w as actually christened Abbott. He suggests Webb comes
over bringing the w ill. 'Yours very respectfully,/Charles L Freer.'
MS Whistler F462
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Hotel St. Antoine, Anvers, August 1 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler:-' F. missed his boat, the 'Ryndam' at Rotterdam and w ill leave on the 'Vaderland' on Saturday. He More Details
hopes W histler and the ladies are w ell 'Your friend,/Charles L Freer'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles L. Freer, Esq., Hotel St Antoine, Anvers. 30 Lange Voor hout, La
Haye, 1 Aug 1902. 'Amazing! It is like some w ild Opera Bouffe! One that Offenbach had forgotten to w rite.'
W histler suggests F. takes revenge on the Steamship company w hen he gets home. F. w ill not yet have More Details
received tw o telegrams they sent to Boulogne. Mr. Rey is w aiting to take the letter 'Alw ays devotedly/J McNeill
W histler'.
[Freer 60 (mf 134-6)]
MS Whistler F463
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Hotel St. Antoine, Anvers, 1st Aug. 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler:-' Mr. Rey telephoned F. and told him w hat W histler said in his tw o telegrams to Boulogne- and F. has More Details
now received W histler's letter. Stefano said F. w ould have good luck after missing his ship. Suggests W histler
and the ladies come to America 'Alw ays faithfully/Charles L. Freer'
MS Whistler F464
Telegram from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Anvers, 1 Aug 1902. 'Certainly not am w aiting More Details
prospect for tomorrow excellent thanks-Freer.'
MS Whistler F465
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. Anvers, 2 Aug. 1902 ??? 'Your suffering is the only cloud More Details
this bright morning of successful starting to all good luck good health much happiness and affection w ill w ire
arrival-Freer.'
MS Whistler F466
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, [1902] 'My dear Mr.
W histler;' Thanks W histler for his kindness to Mr. Plumb and for the w atercolour and pastel w hich he brought
back for Freer from the studio in Paris, w ith the beautiful Nocturne, the portrait, lithographs and an inscribed
catalogue. Hecker w as pleased w ith his duplicate lithographs. Encloses a draft for £201.12.0. and asks w hat he More Details
ow es for the Nocturne '...believe me, my dear Mr. W histler,/most cordially your/Charles L Freer.'
[Watercolour The Seashore 02.144 ; Pastel A Venetian Doorw ay 02.145 ; Nocturne : Grey & Silver, Chelsea
Embankment 02.143. (Might be Nocturne Southampton 1897 description w ould fit but no w atercolours, pastels
bought then)]
MS Whistler F468
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33 Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, October 15 1902.
'Dear Mr. W histler:-' Encloses some correspondence w ith a lady and asks w hat W histler w ishes him to reply. F. More Details
met Canfield recently and he w as delighted w ith a recent purchase of w ork by W. 'Yours very sincerely,/Charles
L. Freer'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Freer???. [1903?] 'Ill I have been! ill- almost like a common mortal-!!- /This
afternoon I am coming to tell you about it- or rather to see you and to forget about it-'/(signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[See to Canfield MS W histler LB4/150+ [1903]]
MS Whistler F469
Letter from Charles L. Freer to Mr. Morris, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, Philadelphia. 33, Ferry Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan, March 14th 1903. 'My dear Mr. Morris:-' Thanks M. for his letters of 2 and 11 March and More Details
acknow ledges receipt of the five w orks by W histler. F. considers the paintings w ere hung in a poor position
w here the Little Lady Sophie could not be seen properly 'Yours very truly,/(signed) Charles L. Freer.'
MS Whistler F470
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, April 3rd. 1903. 'Dear
Mr. W histler;' The exhibition of the Society of American Artists w as badly organised. The new spapers regretted
that W histler's w ork had been w ithdraw n by Freer but F. is relieved that they agreed w ith his action and More Details
W histler's telegram approved it. Mr. Knoedler said he w ould like to hold an exhibition of W histler's w ork.
Canfield backed F. also; and w rites of W histler's improved health. '...I am, w ith affectionate greetings,/Charles
L. Freer'.
New s cutting found clipped to this letter - therefore probably an enclosure
MS Whistler F472
Letter from Charles L. Freer to James McNeill W histler. On board the "Liguria", 24th April 1903. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' F. has forw arded some old Japanese paper that an admirer of W histler's w ork, Mrs. Bunkio Matuko of More Details
Boston and Japan gave F. some time ago for him. F. is going to Italy 'Alw ays affectionately yours/Charles L.
Freer'

Letter from W illiam Graham to Charles Freer, Esq. Capri, 9 Jan 1908. 'Dear Sir' Coleman sent G. F.'s letter and G.
agrees to send F. his letters from W histler. He notices in one lettre W histler seems more concerned about the
puppy G. gave him than about his pictures. The occasion w hen W histler asked G. to return his belongings by
his boatman concerned a commission for a portrait of the 'colonel' w hich affected W histler's reputation G. More Details
agrees that Canfield has a picture G. sold him in Paris in 1904. He thinks the portrait of the 'Colonel' w as big,
78 x 130 cms., and it and a small half length portrait of a young girl w hich still exists might interest F. Hopes his
delay in replying did not inconvenience Miss Birnie Philip 'Yours truly/(sg.) W. Graham.'
[Freer 69 (mf 147-8)]
MS Whistler F535
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [French Gallery], [Pall Mall]. Speke Hall, 'Dear Sir' W histler is bound to
rehang the cloth on the w alls but not to pay £30 for the repainting of the gallery. Mr. Lamb told W histler's More Details
servant Fox not to rehang the cloth but he may now do this and replace any other items. 'Yours truly/JAMcN.
W histler'
MS Whistler F536
Letter from H. French, [American Consul] to James McNeill W histler. Aix [la Chapelle], Nov 6th /58. 'My dear Sir.'
He acknow ledges the receipt of W histler's letter and 15 thalers. W histler only ow ed 14 so he w ill return 4 More Details
francs w hen he is in Paris later in November on his w ay to Italy. He invites W histler to accompany him. He
sends his regards to W histler's companion. '...believe me very truly yours/H. French'
MS Whistler F552
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Farquhar. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, [June 1900] Holograph More Details
copy of original in McAlpine collection. An abstract of this appears betw een F23 and F24
MS Whistler F565
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Louis [Sagan]. nd. [1897 x 1903] 'To Louis Sagan -' to commemorate their More Details
meeting at the sale at Christies w here the Baronet w as show ing himself to be an '"Amateur speculator"': w hich
S., W histler's friend and a real connoiseur, appreciated. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G3
Letter from James McNeill W histler to M. Galland. 10 Rue du Bac, Paris, [Dec. 1892.] 'Dear Monsieur Galland'
W histler w as shocked and grieved to hear of the death of G's father for w hom W histler had the highest respect More Details
and admiration. W histler hopes to see G soon. (unsigned).
[Pierre Victor Galland (1822-1892) died 30 Nov. 1892]
MS Whistler G5
Letter from Stefano Galletta, president to James McNeill W histler, New York (sic). Accademia di S. Luca, Roma, 15
January 1900. 'Ill'mo Signore' At the general meeting of the Academy on 21 December 1899 W histler w as More Details
elected an non-resident Accademico di merito in recognition of the high quality of his w ork. '...ho l'honore di
professarmi con la piu alta considerazione/Devmo/Il Presidente/Stefano Galletta'
MS Whistler G6
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stefano Galletta, President, Academy of St. Luke, Rome. [1900] 'Sir.' More Details
Thanks him for his letter and asks him to convey his sense of the honour to his colleagues and his appreciation
of their sympathy. (unsigned)
MS Whistler G7
Letter from Isabella Stew art Gardner to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Westminster, [11 et 13 Rue de la Paix,
Paris.], Tuesday [Nov. x Dec. 1892] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Wants to know if W histler decided to paint 'our great
Bates Hall'. Wants W histler to send or bring 'the papers for my Courbet - Trouville Sea', and 'the gravure, or More Details
photograph or w hatever it is of your mother's portrait', & finally 'the w hirling tracings of Loie Fuller that you
pencilled' just to show her. 'Sincerely yours Isabella S. Gardner.'
[See note to MS W histler G11]
MS Whistler G8
Letter from Isabella Stew art Gardner to James McNeill W histler. Decr. 4. [1892] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Sorry to have
missed W histler & Madame this afternoon : but very grateful for the copy of 'Vers et Prose' w ith that w onderful
portrait! Wants to know w here W histler lives, in order to bring the cheque & get her picture. "Both have to be More Details
signed, you know !" 'Alw ays Sincerely yours Isabella S. Gardner'.
[See note to MS W histler G11. The picture w as signed w ith a butterfly at G.'s request (Revillion.) Mallarmé's
"Vers et Prose" w as not published until 1893]
MS Whistler G9
Letter from Isabella S. Gardner to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Westminster, 11 et 13 Rue de la Paix, Paris, July
11th [1897 x 1901]. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Know s W histler is in London & w ould like to see him there w hen she
arrives in tw o days time. She does not know his address but w as told by How ard Cushing that the letter w ould
be forw arded from 110 Rue de Bac. 'I bring How ard's love...' 'sincerely yours Isabella S. Gardner'. More Details
[This letter and its reply (MS W histler G10) have no connection w ith the correspondence concerning G.'s
purchase of 'Courbet on the Beach at Trouville' (BP II G/5,3,2,6), since W only started to address
correspondence from 110 Rue de Bac in Sept. 1892, & had still not movd in in Jan 1893 (BP Res. letters to
R.B.P.). He w as, how ever in London in July 1897 & -8, in Garlants Hotel, preparing to return to France, & these
seem the most likely dates for the letters, although they could apply to the next three years]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Gardner (?). 110 Rue du Bac, [1893 x 5] 'Dear Mrs. Gardner-' W histler
w ishes to introduce his friend M. Bing, an expert on Japanese art, w ho cannot come to America w ithout More Details
meeting her. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G10
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Isabella Stew art Gardner. Garland's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [1897 x
1901] 'Dear Mrs. Gardner' 'I am staying here w hile in London. I go now here - and am only w orking in the studio More Details
I have temporarily taken, in order to get aw ay again as soon as possible. Very sincerely JMcNeill W histler'.
[See note to MS W histler G9]
MS Whistler G11
Letter from John L. Gardner to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 30th Nov. 92. 'My dear W histler' 'I send you the
picture-' if cheque has reached W histler w ould he return it, as it has been stopped by the bank, & G. w ill send
another one. How ever G. probably sent it to the w rong address, having both No 86 & No 87 r. N.W. des C. in
his address book. 'Yours sincerely John L. Gardner'. More Details
[W histler's studio w as in fact at No 86, Rue Notre-Dame-des-Champs (Life, vol II, p. 137, (1908)). The
correspondence over the purchase of 'Courbet on the Beach at Trouville - Harmony in Blue and Silver' appears
to be in the order BP II G/5,3,2,6 respectively. See also Revillion No.379, & Pennell, 'Life' vol. II, 1908, pp. 129-
130]
MS Whistler G12
Letter from John L. Gardner to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Westminster, [11 et 13 Rue de la Paix, Paris.], Dec.
22/92. 'My dear W histler' Thanks W histler for sending the Consular certificate & the receipts, w hich, although of More Details
no commercial value, are historically important. Hopes to see W histler in America. 'Yours very sincerely John L
Gardner'.
[See note on MS W histler G11]
MS Whistler G13
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Manageress?], [Garlant's Hotel?]. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall
Mall, nd. [c.1900??] 'Madam- I regret greatly to leave- but there is no longer peace in the place. The nights are More Details
impossible and this most distinguished house is literally going to the "dogs"- in the back yard- Pray accept my
sympathies and my forced farew ell- [illeg.]' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G15
Short article signed G. on W histler's w orks exhibited at Amsterdam. 'L'art de James McNeill W histler, dont trois
oeuvres occupent une surface murale a par dans la salle du milieu, ne fait pas le moins de bruit dans toutes
ces directions.' W histler is both a w riter and painter. La mere du peintre-arrangement en gris et noir is the More Details
finest of the three w orks exhibited: Effie Deans, subject of Walter Scott's Heart of Midlothian, and the portrait
of a young w oman in a 'jacquet colore' are unfinished studies of limited appeal. 'G:' [1889].
[Poss. Geffroy]
MS Whistler G16
Letter from Louis Gonse to James McNeill W histler. Directeur de la Gazette des Beaux-arts, 8 Rue Favart 8,
Paris, 7 Fevrier 1878. 'Monsieur,' He w ould like to publish an article on W histler w ith reproductions of etchings
and lithographs by W histler and an original etching done specially for the occasion. He asks if W histler w ill do More Details
this and can give him the name of a collector of his w ork. They are also doing articles on Legros, Seymour
Haden, Meryon, Edw ards & Eversched. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur,/l'expression de mes meilleurs/sentiments/Le
Directeur de la Gazette/des Beaux-Arts/Louis Gonse'
MS Whistler G17
Letter from Louis Gonse to James McNeill W histler. [Directeur de la] Gazette des Beaux-Arts, 8 Rue Favart 8,
Paris, 12 Juin 1878. 'Cher monsieur,' M. Blackburn sent G. the plate of W histler's Port d'Amsterdam and one
proof. He w ould like to include it in his article on W histler's etchings but the price of 63 gns. is more than they
have ever paid, even to Jacquemart & Gaillard. They did not pay Meryon, Seymour Haden, Edw ards, Evershed More Details
or Legros. They proposed to steel the etching and return it w hen they had completed their edition. He asks
W histler to reconsider. 'Veuillez agreer, cher monsieur,/l'expression de mes meilleurs sentiments/Louis Gonse'.
[See 'Gentle Art']
MS Whistler G18
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Director, [Gazette des Beaux Arts]. [1878] 'Cher Monsieur-' He is sorry
that he must ask for his plate to be returned. He cannot afford to appear in an article in the Gazette des Beaux More Details
Arts, and must remain unknow n. 'Recevez Mons.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G19
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The German Ambassador], [London]. [Paris],[after 16 Jan 1892] 'Dear Sir-
' His letter w as forw arded to W histler from London. Asks the German Ambassador to convey the Prince Regent
of Bavaria W histler's appreciation of the honour of the aw ard of the Order of Merit of St. Michael 3rd class. He More Details
has returned the Order 4th class. The Bavarian Court is considered one of the art centres of Europe. 'I beg to
enclose the signed/Revers and have the honour to be/Dear Sir/Your obt. svt./JMW '.
Draft reply
MS Whistler G27
Letter from Alfred Gilbert to James McNeill W histler. 'The Avenue', Nov 19 90. 'My dear W histler.' He apologises
for not thanking W histler for the book and not coming to lunch. He has thoroughly enjoyed reading it. 'Yours More Details
ever/Alfred Gilbert'.
[re Gentle Art]
MS Whistler G28
Letter from Alfred Gilbert to James McNeill W histler. 18, Maida Vale, W., 7 May 96. 'My dear [butterfly]' G. w as
amazed and delighted w ith "the boy's" w ork and charmed w ith his personality. He looks forw ard to discussing
both w ith W histler at lunch on Sunday. He w ould have w ritten previously but only learnt W histler's address More Details
today. 'Yours ever Alfred Gilbert'.
[The boy is Teddie Godw in, Beatrix' son, w ho has trained as a sculptor and designed W histler's tomb; see
letters to R. Birnie Philip starting 15 Sept 1896 (MS W histler P308-311]
MS Whistler G29
Letter from Alfred Gilbert to James McNeill W histler. 16, Maida Vale, W., Jany, 21. 98. 'My dear W histler'
Apologises for not w riting previously, as he w as ill. (Obviously in reply to a letter of W 's, w ith quotations and
comments on the more descriptive passages). Begs W histler to stop fighting ; it is not w orth the trouble. W ill
not comment on the 'Banker round the Corner'. How ard called and promised to let him know w hen the next
meeting w ould be, & G. promised to attend. Comments favourably on personality & progress of Teddie.' 'Yours More Details
Alfred Gilbert'.
[The first meeting of the Exhibition of International Art w as held on December 23, 1897. A young journalist &
painter, Francis How ard had conceived the idea of promoting a company to hold an exhibition at Prince's
Skating Club, Knightsbridge, & induced W to co-operate. G. took the chair at the second meeting on February 7,
1898 (Pennell, Life, vol II, 1908, chap. XLIV)]
MS Whistler G30
Receipt from Ernest Gillonneau, Secretaire de l'exposition to James McNeill W histler. Beaux-Arts Expositions, 26
Boulevard des Italiens, 26 xbre 1861. 'Recu de M James W histler un tableau intitule Seule,- 1 pointe seche, More Details
portrait d'enfant et 8 eaux fortes (bords de la Tamise)' 'Ernest Gillonneau'
MS Whistler G31
Letter from J.W. Gilmer to James McNeill W histler. 21 Bedford Street, London W C, October 26 1899. 'Dear Mr
W histler, I enclose a letter from Mrs Anderson. On receiving your instructions, I w ill forw ard the tw o lithographs
to Mr Kennedy, but I w ill of course, make sure that he has not had them already. Please returned enclosed
letters. Sincerely yours/J.W. Gilmer' 'I send this on to you Major' thinks the tw o letters w ere those previously More Details
received from Gilmer w hich she took dow n to Webb. Had hopes Mrs Anderson w ould contact Mr Gilmer but she
cannot be expected to come up from Bristol. Go and see Gilmer & instruct him to send proofs off to Kennedy &
clear up matters. Unsigned
MS Whistler G35
Letter from E. Gustave Girardot to James McNeill W histler. Savage Club, Lancaster House, Savoy. W.C., Le 16
Janvier 1888. 'Mon cher W histler,' G. w onders w ho w rote the paragraph in The Echo: Somebody suggested the More Details
President, Bayliss. Expresses his support of W. 'Votre ami sincere/E. Gustave Girardot'.
[Re S.B.A.]
MS Whistler G36
Letter from E. Gustave Girardot to James McNeill W histler. The Studio, Upper Park Road, Haverstock Hill. N.W., Le
6. 7bre 1888. 'Mon cher W histler,' Congratulates W histler on his marriage and hopes to see him in London. More Details
Asks after the Society. 'Votre ami bien sincere/E. Gustave Girardot'
MS Whistler G37
Letter from The City Chamberlain to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. City Chamberlain's More Details
Office, Glasgow - Corporation,2nd. April 1891. 'Dear Sir,' He has sent a cheque for £1050 for W histler's portrait
of Carlyle to his bank Messrs. Drummond at Charing Cross 'Yours faithfully/I. Nicol/City Chamberlain'
MS Whistler G38
Letter from J.W. Paton to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. Corporation Galleries of
Art, Glasgow . March 2nd. 1891. 'Dear Sir,' The Art Galleries Committee have received a memorial about
W histler's portrait of Carlyle. The Chairman, Councillor Robert Craw ford, and some other members, w ould More Details
therefore like to discuss this w ith W histler in London in the follow ing w eek 'Your most obedient servant/J W.
Paton'
MS Whistler G39
Letter from J.W. Paton to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. Corporation Galleries of
Art, Glasgow , 24 March 1891. 'Dear Sir,' The Museum and Art Galleries Committee of the Tow n Council of
Glasgow have agreed to the price W histler asked their deputation for his painting 1000 gns. The Science and More Details
Art Department of South Kensington Museum w ill arrange for transport if it is delivered to them 'Yours
faithfully/Jas Paton'
MS Whistler G40
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [J.W. Paton], [Corporation Galleries of Art, Glasgow .]. March 26 '91. 'Dear
Sir-' Acknow ledges his letter of 24 March. W histler assures the Committee that his portrait of Carlyle is in
perfect condition, recently framed in a frame designed by himself. W histler w ill send it to the officials at the More Details
South Kensington Museum. He asks them to send £1050 to his bankers, Messrs. Drummond at Charing Cross 'I
am dear Sir/Very faithfully yrs' (unsigned).
[Evidently the draft of a reply to J. W. Paton's letter of March 24th - see B.P.II. 7/7]
MS Whistler G41
Letter from J.W. Paton to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. Corporation Galleries of More Details
Art, Glasgow , 7th. April 1891. 'Dear Sir,' Asks W histler if he has sent his portrait of Carlyle to the Science and Art
Department w ho w ill send it to Glasgow w ithin the w eek 'Yours faithfully/Jas Paton'
MS Whistler G42
Letter from J.W. Paton to James McNeill W histler. Corporation Galleries of Art, Glasgow , 24th. April 1891. 'Dear More Details
Sir,' The portrait of Carlyle arrived safely on the previous day and w as hung in a temporary exhibition on the
South side of Glasgow 'Yours very truly/Jas Paton'
MS Whistler G43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to ["The Committee"], [Glasgow Institute]. nd. [1889] 'or did Mr [Kirkpatrick]
from a congenial sense of mischief, lay this trap for the Critic, into w hich the simple creature w as seen to
tumble?' He thanks him anyw ay, although he w ould have preferred to send both the forer and the dealer to
the galleys. 'Therefore again I beg that the Committee w ill kindly help me in the pursuit of this Piggott of More Details
pictures-' (unsigned incomplete).
[Dream of Morning off Gravesend w as exhibited as by W at the Glasgow Institute in 1889. BP III g/62-3. See
P/C X 72-3. Dream of Morning off Gravesend exh. G. Inst. 1889]
MS Whistler G45
Letter from Percy Bate, acting secretary to President, International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers. The
Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts, 175 Sauchiehall Feby 9 1903. 'Dear Sir,' W histler w as unanimously More Details
elected an honorary member of the Institute at their AGM. Apart from the Lord Provost and Tow n Clerk they
have only eight honorary members and all are 'artists of distinction'. 'Believe me to be, Dear Sir,/Yours
faithfully/Percy Bate/Actg Scty.'
MS Whistler G46
Letter from Fra. H. New bery to James McNeill W histler. School of Art & Haldane Academy, Corporation Buildings,
Glasgow , Jany. 8th 1890. 'Sir' The young Glasgow artists w ould appreciate it if W histler could talk to them on More Details
the occasion of the Students' Re-union in the first w eek of February. 'Remaining Sir/Yours very truly/Fra. H.
New bery'.
[The letter of 1885 never arrived in Glasgow : note by F. I. ?]
MS Whistler G47
Menu card of the Supper held in honour of Pablo de Sarasate by the Glasgow Society of Musicians at Maclean's More Details
Hotel, Glasgow , 15th October 1889.
Illustration 'after W histler'.
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Letter from Rev. R.H. Story, Principal, to James McNeill W histler. The University, Glasgow , 20 Feb: 1903. 'Dear Sir'
The Clerk of Senate w ill be informing W histler that he is to be aw arded the honorary degree of Doctor of Law s More Details
as a tribute to his services to art. Hopes W histler w ill be able to attend the graduation 21 April. 'Believe
me/dear Sir/Very faithfully yours/R. Herbert Story'/Principal & Vice Chancellor
MS Whistler G50
Letter from Rev. R.H. Story [Principal] to James McNeill W histler. The University, Glasgow , 17 March 1903. 'My More Details
dear Sir' S. is glad W histler appreciates their offer of an honorary degree. He hopes W histler w ill recover in time
for the degree ceremony, and w ill be his guest. 'Believe me/My dear Sir/Very faithfully yrs/R. Herbert Story'
MS Whistler G51
Card from The University of Glasgow to James McNeill W histler.30th March 1903. 'The University of Glasgow More Details
requests the honour of Mr. W histler's presence at the Graduation Ceremony, in the Bute Hall, on Tuesday, 21st
April, 1903, at 12 noon, and also of his company at Luncheon in the Senate Room, after the Ceremony...'
MS Whistler G52
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Rev. R.H. Story, Principal], [Glasgow University]. Chelsea, April 4 1903.
'Dear Sir' W histler w as grateful for S.'s invitation but w as too ill to reply. His neighbour Mr. Walton asked Mr. More Details
New bury to pass on his message that he definitely cannot come to Glasgow . 'Believe me,/Dear Sir,/Very
faithfully/J. McNeill W histler-'
MS Whistler G54
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Rev. R.H. Story, [Principal], [Glasgow University]. 7 April 1903. 'My dear Sir'
S. is sorry W histler cannot come to Glasgow in April and w onders if he could attend the next ceremony in July or More Details
if they should confer the degree 'in absentia' on the 21st 'Believe me/My dear Sir/W ith much regard/very
faithfully yours/R. Herbert Story'
MS Whistler G55
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Story, Principal], [Glasgow University]. nd [1903] "Cher President-" More Details
W histler w ould like to postpone the ceremony and is delighted the degree can be given in absentia - "Pray
present my respectful homages & thanks to Miss Story -"
MS Whistler G56
Letter from Rev. R.H. Story, [Principal], to James McNeill W histler. [Glasgow University].19 April 1903. 'My dear More Details
Sir' S. heard from W histler's doctor that he cannot travel and the Senate has agreed to confer the honorary
degree of LL.D. in absentia on Tuesday 'Believe me/My dear Sir/very faithfully yours/R. Herbert Story'
MS Whistler G57
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Rev. R.H. Story, Principal], [Glasgow University].[20 April 1903] 'My dear
Sir-' Thanks S. for his letter and the Senate for their sympathy in agreeing to confer the degree in W histler's More Details
absence. W histler has Scottish blood and is a McNeill of Barra. (unsigned).
[Draft of 3/106]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Rev. R.H. Story, Principal], [Glasgow University].[20 April 1903] 'My dear
Sir-' Thanks S. for his letter, and the Senate for agreeing to confer the degree on W histler in his absence. More Details
W histler's scottish blood has fitted him for the honour, for he is a McNeill of Barra. 'And I have the honor to
be/Dear Sir/Your obedient servant/(sg) J. McNeill W histler'.
Copy made by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler G60
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Rev. R.H. Story, Principal], [Glasgow University]. [74 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, London],[April 1903] 'Dear Sir-' Thanks S. for w riting immediately to congratulate W histler on the More Details
Doctorate given him by the University. Regrets that his health prevented him from attending. 'And I am/Dear
Sir/Very faithfully/JMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler G87
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, 'The Globe'. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand,
W C,[Dec 87 x Jan 1888] 'Sir-' The Art Critic w ho w rote in the Globe on Tuesday 29 November that the etchings
by Mr. Spielmann, w ho usually represents the Magazine of Art on the staircase and corridor at the exhibition of More Details
the R.S.B.A. had been previously exhibited, w as w rong. W histler suggests he checks up in future before
w riting. 'I am Sir/JMcNeill.W histler'.
[See W histler PC, vol 16, p53 & Gentle Art pp 197-8]
MS Whistler G88
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, 'The Globe'. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W C,
[Dec 87 x Jan 1888] 'Sir-' The Art Critic w ho w rote in the Globe on Tuesday 29 November that the etchings by
Mr. Spielmann, w ho usually represents the Magazine of Art on the staircase and corridor at the exhibition of the More Details
R.S.B.A. had been previously exhibited, w as w rong. W histler suggests he checks up in future before w riting. 'I
am Sir/JMcNeill.W histler'.
[See W histler PC, vol 16, p53 & Gentle Art pp 197-8]
MS Whistler G89
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor], [the 'Globe'].[Dec 87 x Jan 88] 'Sir' The critic from the
Magazine of Art w as inaccurate in stating that W histler's Notes in the exhibition of the R.S.B.A. w ere ink and More Details
crayon sketches reproduced by Boussod Valadon and Co. They w ere lithographs done on stone from nature.
'Yours, Sir, pleasantly/JMcNeill W histler-' (and signed w ith butterfly).
[Gentle Art, p.197]
MS Whistler G92
Accounts from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard Francis Godw in, 16 Onslow Studios, Kings Rd., Chelsea S.W. More Details
Sept 1909
MS Whistler G93
Accounts from James McNeill W histler to [Edw ard Godw in]. 1909 x 1911 More Details
MS Whistler G101
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in]. [30 January 1878] 'Come dow n to me if you can possibly
manage it tomorrow morning early-' He advises Godw in not to go to the Board until he has seen W histler. More Details
W ickham Flow er advised W histler to get the roof finished before the Board can get an injunction to stop them.
G. should not tell Nightingale there is any difficulty because it might delay his building. The Hoggs w ere no help
but everything w ill be all right. 'All the yarn about Ruskin is false-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G102
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in?]. [5 March 1878] 'It is all right about the certificate-' Webb
came last night: he w ill contact some friends on the Board to try and get the lease. Flow er w as in no hurry in More Details
his case having plenty of money. Webb said he w ould pay the certificate as they w ere presented: but G. must
befriend Vulliamy. 'Kindest regards-' (signed w ith butterfly) W histler does not like the draw ing room dado
MS Whistler G103
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in]. [March 1878] 'Now about things-' W hen everything is
ready G. should contact Vulliamy and take him to see the house w ith the alterations completed. G. should not More Details
mention W histler but ask Vulliamy to let them have the lease so he can complete the building, once Webb is
empow ered to release the money. W histler hopes they are better and is sending them an etching. 'Ever yrs'
MS Whistler G104
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in]. [March 1878] 'Of course you mustn't dream of coming this
morning-' W histler invites G. to breakfast next day, and go round the house quickly so W histler can get on w ith
his painting. G. w ill have to approach Vulliamy, after the roof is up. The message John brought from G. telling More Details
W histler to get the lease, cannot be carried out, nor should Webb approach the Board. G. could w rite to them
saying the alterations are in hand. The doctor told W histler G. and his w ife w ere better. 'Ever Yours' (signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G105
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in [22 March 1878] 'The most important thing is to have
Vulliamy's last letter to you safe again in our hands-...' They have the draw ing signed and approved by Vulliamy More Details
so w hen they ask for it the lease w ill be given to them. W histler asks G. to see West w ho does not know
w here the 'Jeckyll stones' are to go. W histler w ants yellow tiles like those Watt gets from Doulton's to surround
these stones. Thomas Carlyle visited and liked the house this morning. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G106
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 25 March [1878] 'Dear Godw in-'
G. recommended his client Watt to W histler and now Watt refuses to pay W histler £7.10.0. for his time and
expenses. Watt's men spoilt W histler's w ork so that he had to redo it and he spent Saturday completing the More Details
cabinet and the rest so that Watt could send it off for exhibition, just w hen W histler needed to get ready for
the Grosvenor Gallery. 'Very sincerely Yours/J A McN. W histler'.
[23 March is the previous Saturday]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in].[May 1878] 'I have signed and send herew ith-' W histler
mentions several modifications. He requires a Chubb lock and key, flag staff and bunting: but yellow tiles only in More Details
the dining room and red brick ones elsew here. He sends his regards to G.'s w ife. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G108
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in. 9 May 1878. 'Dear Godw in-' He asks G. to see that the floor More Details
of the studio is stained the shade of brow n he told West, and is w axed, before W histler moves his belongings
in on Saturday. 'Ever Yours/J A McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G109
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in. 96 Cheyne Walk, [May 1878] 'Dear Godw in-' W histler is
engaged to dine and go to the theatre w ith Allan Cole tomorrow and cannot go out w ith G. On Thursday he More Details
w ould like to go w ith G. to the house at midday and then go and see Watt. He sends his regards to G.'s w ife.
'Ever Yours/...J A McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G110
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in. [June 1878] 'I suppose Godw in mon cher that you have got
no rise out of any of 'em-' After seeing G. W histler decided to go into action, like General Jackson he did not fire
until he saw the w hites of their eyes, and as a result he found himself dealing w ith the Board instead of More Details
Vulliamy. He has w ritten to Webb, and encloses a copy of his letter to Nightingale. John w ill make sure the
appointment w ith Webb, if any, is cancelled. G. must be ready to take the surveyor over the house, 'Ever Yours
J A McN.W histler.'
MS Whistler G111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in. [June 1878] 'Dear Godw in-' W histler has had to go and see
the Webbs and tried unsuccessfully to get G. to see them. W histler has seen Sir James Hogg at Grosvenor
Gardens, seen Vulliamy, and not been able to see Vulliamy. He thinks G. as his Architect could have been much More Details
more active in dealing w ith Vulliamy, surveyor for the Board of Works, w ho has broken the promises he had
made G. W histler w ill be w ith his mother until Sunday but could see Godw in & Webb on Monday. 'Ever Yours J A
McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G112
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [E. W. Godw in]. [June 1878] 'I have seen a letter from Lady Hogg...' Lady
Hogg suggests Sir James does not have complete control, but she likes the house, and thinks W histler w ill be
successful. W histler discussed the house w ith Princess Louise at the Mitford's house and she may get Lorne to More Details
have a w ord w ith Sir James. W histler thinks they w ill beat Vulliamy. He sends his regards to G.'s w ife. 'Ever
Yours/J A McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G113
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in 28 August 1878. 'Now I w ill tell you w hat mon cher-' He
suggests they draw up and sign an agreement to prevent future misunderstandings. Either G. builds the house
for W histler and he lets a room to G. or G. is landlord and lets the studios to W. W histler suggests Rose More Details
arranges the former. G. must w rite out the form for the Board of Works. W histler w ould prefer calling it 'Tite
Corner'. 'Ever Yours J A McN W histler' He sends his regards to G.'s w ife and w ishes to see G. (also signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler G114
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. W. Godw in 28 W impole Street,'Wednesday night' 11 September [1878]
'Dear Old man-' He is busy and cannot see G. tomorrow . G. originally told W histler all the extras demanded by More Details
the Board of Works w ould come to about £200: and now Nightingale is trying to get aw ay w ith a bill for over
£900, w ith 'Johns little shanty in the yard' costing half the total cost of the house. He sends his regards to G.'s
w ife: and asks G. to tell him the 'story of the Cabinet and the Princess.' 'Ever yours/J A McN. W histler'
MS Whistler G116
Photolithograph. 6 Dec 1878. The British Architect and Northern Engineer. Photolithograph of revised front More Details
elevation of "Home & Studio for J.A. McN. W histler Esq. Chelsea", by "E.W. Godw in. Archt."
(Neg No AC 1714)
MS Whistler G118
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. Godw in. Wortley Hall, Sheffield, [after May 1881] 'Dear Godw in' Asks G.
to procure for him, through his theatrical connections, a gilded net, such as the Adriatic fishermen drape on
their boats in festivals on the Grand Canal in Venice. He may leave Sheffield 'Tomorrow or Monday morning' and More Details
is returning to tow n, so G. should reply to Tite Street, and W histler w ill come to see him. 'Alw ays' and signed
w ith butterfly
MS Whistler G119
Invitation from James McNeill W histler to "Mr. Godw in & Friend-". [1886] Invitation to Private View of exhibition
"Notes" - "Harmonies" - "Nocturnes" at Messrs. Dow desw ells, 133 New Bond Street on 29 April. "Arrangement More Details
in "Brow n and Gold" (signed w ith printed butterfly tinted in brow n".
(Neg. AC 4631)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to E. Godw in. St. Ives, Cornw all,recd. Jan. 30. 84. 'Dear Godw in' W ishes G.
and Mrs. G. a happy New Year. Comments on his w ork and stay in St. Ives. Praises G.'s letter to 'Edmund', and
asks him to look up W histler's letter in 'The World' Jan. 2. in reference to a paragraph in the previous issue - More Details
Dec. 26.', and another w hich w ill appear on the next day. Encloses clipping from the Cornishman for G.'s British
Architect. Asks G. to w rite. 'Alw ays' signed w ith butterfly.
['Edmund' Yates]
MS Whistler G121
Letter from [Godw in] to James McNeill W histler.[June 1886 x October 1886] 'Dear James.' G. is ill but w ill include
this paragraph except for the last sentence: how ever he thinks W histler w ould have done better to w rite it. 'G.' More Details
Loose in How ell's letter books. (left by W histler like some of the press-cuttings). Paragraph typed for paper.
Draft. W histler elected president of R.B.A. June 1886 - Godw in died Oct. 1886. Signed G. I think. Though Godw in
is referred to in the third person in the P.S.
MS Whistler G122
Letter from Enrique Goldschmidt to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Nettelbeck-Str. 23, Berlin
W.,4 March 1891. 'Dear Sir' On behalf of his brother Otto G. asks W histler to complete the forms for the More Details
Nocturne he sold him; and encloses the programme for the Berlin exhibition. '...I beg to believe me Dear Sir
yours very respectfully/Enrique Goldschmidt'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Otto] Goldschmidt. [21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], nd. [1891] 'Dear
Goldschmidt.' W histler did not w rite to G. because he w as expecting an official request to exhibit his w ork at
the Berlin Universal Exhibition. Since this has not materialised he w ill not exhibit there at all. G. can tell his More Details
brother he can send the Nocturne to the Munich exhibition in due course. 'Very faithfully
yours./(sg)J.McN.W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt. 110 Rue du Bac,nd. [1894]? 'My dear Goldschmidt.' It is
too late to do as W histler had thought, and borrow G.'s pictures for the Champs de Mars. He is glad G. bought More Details
the Nocturne because he liked it at the time, and now it is w orth up to 1000 gns. They w ould like G. to call one
Sunday. 'Alw ays./(Butterfly).'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt, Hotel Terminus, Paris. 110 Rue du Bac,(Postmark) [21
Feb or Mar 1894] 'My dear Goldschmidt.' He hopes G. w ill be safe at the Hotel Terminus. He thinks it is those
w ho spread ideas, rather like W illiam Morris in London, w ho are to blame for such outrages. They are sorry that More Details
both tomorrow and the 27th they have guests and cannot accept G.'s invitation to hear Sarasate playing. His
w ife invites G. & Sarasate to lunch on Sunday. W histler hears Sarasate stayed w ith 'the Enemy', Alma Tadema.
He w ould like a chat w ith G. on Saturday. 'Alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G123
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Otto Goldschmidt, Hotel Terminus, Paris. 110 Rue du Bac, (Postmark) [21
Feb or Mar 1894] 'My dear Goldschmidt.' He hopes G. w ill be safe at the Hotel Terminus. He thinks it is those
w ho spread ideas, rather like W illiam Morris in London, w ho are to blame for such outrages. They are sorry that More Details
both tomorrow and the 27th they have guests and cannot accept G.'s invitation to hear Sarasate playing. His
w ife invites G. & Sarasate to lunch on Sunday. W histler hears Sarasate stayed w ith 'the Enemy', Alma Tadema.
He w ould like a chat w ith G. on Saturday. 'Alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler G131
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Gordon. [c.1883] 'Dear Lady Gordon' Wants to know if he is to paint
her 'Pretty little fair haired daughter', and if so, to make arrangements for making a w hite muslin dress for her,
decorated w ith pink and black ribbons, a rosette in her hair. Offers to come on the follow ing evening or More Details
Thursday to explain this to the dressmaker, and begin the painting Saturday or Monday. Not signed, except
w ith butterfly on draw ing of girl and dress on the back
MS Whistler G132
Letter from E. Gosselin to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 12 Octobre 1887. 'Monsieur W histler,' G. cannot allow More Details
W histler 10% on the 1st and last states of Finette on top of the price He has already sold them for. 'Veuillez
agreer, Monsieur W histler, mes salutations sinceres./E. Gosselin'
MS Whistler G133
Letter from E. Gosselin to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 17 Octobre 87. 'Monsieur W histler,' G. has sent W histler More Details
the tw o proofs of Finette. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, nos Salutations empressees/E Gosselin'
MS Whistler G134
Letter from E. Gosselin to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 22 Octobre 1887. 'Monsieur W histler,' Acknow ledges
receipt of W histler's cheque for 400 fr. One of his clients might be interested in the etching of W histler in the big More Details
hat. Explains w hy they did not pay for the packet to be sent. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, nos Salutations
respectueuses/E Gosselin'
MS Whistler G135
Letter from E. Gosselin to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 21/9/88. 'Monsieur W histler,' They have an etching by
W histler of a bridge, undated and unsigned w hich they w ould like W histler to identify, and a good proof of More Details
'Parlement Westminster bridge.-1859.-' On the bottom the latter it is inscribed '1er etat avant le lignes
horizontales (2) pres la Tour du Parlement'. It is not in the catalogue sent them by Mr. Percy Thomas 'Veuillez
agreer, Monsieur, mes Salutations [empessires?]/E. Gosselin'
MS Whistler G136
Letter from Charles H. Gould to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. July 13, 1898. 'Sir:' Mrs. Harold S.
Peck has not yet received the portrait of her daughter, and w ould like it to be sent at once. 'Very respectfully More Details
yours, Chas. H. Gould'
MS Whistler G145
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Grace. Beefsteak Club, [c.1884/5] 'So my poor dear Jimmie...' A More Details
farew ell note. G. has gone over to the other side. 'Look at Punch this w eek!' 'Goodbye my dear good Jimmie -'
signed w ith butterfly

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [W illiam] Graham, Fondamenta dei Felzi. nd. [1879x80] 'I am very bad
my dear Graham-' Asks G. to recommend a doctor to Franceso, asks w hat he thinks of Richetti, for dealing w ith More Details
a sore throat 'Alw ays yours' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 74 (mf 168-9)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [W illiam] Graham. nd. [1880?] 'Dear Graham-' Franceso w ill collect the
paint box, portfolio, plates and other items W histler left in his studio, being 'all the objects relating to the
redoubtable Colonel's blunder' 'Ever sincerely yours/J McN W histler'. More Details
["Portrait, redouble Colenol" - poss. missread by Rosalind Birnie Philip. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip of
original lent by Freer Feb 1908(1). Freer 73 (mf 167)]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [W illiam] Graham. nd. [1880x1?] 'How very nice and kind of you my
dear Graham-' Sends his regards to G.'s w ife and thanks him for helping him w ith his w ork 'Ever yours/J McN More Details
W histler'.
[Freer 75 (mf 170)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [W illiam] Graham. nd. [1880x1?] 'Dear Mr. Graham-' Thanks G. for More Details
looking after the pictures that he began and left in Venice. Sends his regards to G.'s w ife. His chow w as stolen
and W histler asks G. if he has another one. 'Alw ays sincerely yours / J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G147
Letter from W m Graham to James McNeill W histler. "The Ludlow ", S. James Ave., Boston, Mar. 8. 1895. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Ventures to w rite to W histler to introduce tw o ladies, Mrs Calvinly(?) and Miss Edith Page, w ho w ould
like to meet him. Mentions an exhibition of W histler's etchings, from the collection of a Boston resident, in the More Details
gallery of the St. Botolph Club. Elw ell w as among those w ho w rote about them. G., tho' not sufficiently bad an
artist to be a critic, criticizes the exhibition of Theodore [Wore's] w ork in Boston. 'Believe me my dear Mr
W histler Yours truly W m. Graham'
MS Whistler G148
Letter from W m Graham to James McNeill W histler. 44, Grosvenor Place, London, S.W., 4 April 1874. '(illegible)
W histler)' Asks W histler if he w ill sell him 'Annabel Lee' - either finished or unfinished, w hich he saw 'in the early More Details
days of our acquaintance'. 'Yours truly W histler Graham'.
[W m. Graham, collector, Scottish. Rubbed dow n picture, now in Glasgow University]
MS Whistler G149
Letter from W m Graham to James McNeill W histler. 35, Grosvenor Place, London, S.W., 23 July, 1877. 'Dear Mr
W histler' Reminds W histler that he sent him £100 for 'Annabel Lee', and w ould like to have it, even if it is More Details
unfinished, for his collection. 'Believe me Yours faithfully W m Graham'
MS Whistler G150
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W m Graham, 35, Grosvenor Place, London, S.W. 96, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, [1877x78] 'Dear Mr. Graham' Apologises for not w riting to G. before. He has repeatedly tried to
complete 'Annabel Lee' and has only ruined it. The Peacock Room has absorbed his time for the past year, and More Details
his money, so that he cannot repay the £100, but he begs G. to accept 'Nocturne in Blue and Silver No. 5'
instead, and call and see W histler in a few w eeks, to see if he has any pictures that he w ould prefer. 'Very
sincerely yours J McN. W histler'
MS Whistler LB3/19
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr. Corney Grain. 13 Tite Street, Chelsea, [1881x90] 'Mr W histler requests
the pleasure of the company of Mr. Corny Grain- at breakfast on Sunday March 12th. at a quarter to one o'clock- More Details
' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G162
Letter from "Grapho" to James McNeill W histler. P.O. Draw er 78, Greenw ich, N.Y., [1892 x 6?] 'Reading of
character from the handw riting:' He describes a man of great moral and physical strength w ith an original and More Details
creative mind, cultured and sensitive, sympathetic & modest: and secondly, a cultured and creative w oman,
strong-w illed, passionate, artistic, w ith a tendency to overtax her strength: and a need to admire the person
she loves. "Grapho"
MS Whistler G163
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,Sept. 9th 1878. 'Dear Sir W ill you More Details
kindly deliver from 96 Cheyne Walk the portrait of Miss Corder & from the W hite House the portrait of Mrs
W histler & tw o nocturnes as arranged w ith Mr How ell & oblige Yours faithfully/A Graves'
MS Whistler G164
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, [London S.W.], Nov. 26/ 78. 'Dear Mr
W histler' Congratulates W histler on the verdict and is glad that W histler w ill not have to pay Ruskin's costs. He More Details
w ould like to collect the portraits of Carlyle and Mrs. W histler the next day and exhibit them at Pall Mall before
they are returned to Josey. He offers to collect them from the West Palace Hotel if they are still there 'I
remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G165
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Feb. 8 1879. 'Dear Sir' He encloses 55
copies of W histler's portrait of Carlyle for W histler to sign, including 15 for America w hich should be signed w ith More Details
the butterfly. W histler should select the copies for himself but G. cannot remember how many How ell said
W histler w anted. 'I remain / Yours faithfully/A Graves'
MS Whistler G166
Receipt from Henry Graves & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan. 10 1881. Receipt for
£50 on account tow ards the £200 lent on security of W histler's portrait of Mrs. W histler, the balance to be paid More Details
w ithin the year. 'H Graves'
MS Whistler G167
Receipt from Henry Graves & Co to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,Feb. 9 1881. Receipt for £50 More Details
on account tow ards £300 lent on security of W histler's portrait of Thomas Carlyle, the balance to be paid w ithin
a month. 'Henry Graves & Co/6 Pall Mall W.'
MS Whistler G168
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,Mar. 17 1881. 'Dear Mr W histler'
G. has retrieved the three nocturnes as promised and suggests they come to an agreement quickly. His father More Details
w ould like a cheque for the balance due on W histler's portrait of Carlyle or if more convenient the £150 due on
the portrait of Mrs. W histler 'I remain/Yours faithfully/A Graves'
MS Whistler G169
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan.
23 1882. 'Dear Sir As promised on Saturday I send you a copy of the document concerning Carlyle. dated Sept More Details
30/78. Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'.
Enclosure
MS Whistler G170
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan. 28th
1882. 'Dear Mr W histler' G. has not yet found all the documents but is sending copies of tw o referring to the More Details
portrait of Mrs. W histler ; to the Nocturne w hich w as sold to Stratford, and the one W histler got back and sent
to someone in Kensington. G. thinks his father might be persuaded to consider a plate of W histler's portrait of
Mrs Meux once he has seen it in the Exhibition 'Yours faithfully A Graves'
MS Whistler G171
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., April 20
1882. 'Dear Sir' G. suggests W histler sends his father a further cheque tow ards his account w ith the portrait of More Details
Carlyle. This w ould encourage them to try and sell it. G. cannot remember w hat he promised to do for W. 'Yours
faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G172
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,May 9 1882.
'Dear Sir' How ell paid £100 on W histler's behalf of 1 September 1878 and £120 on 10 October 1878. G. sent More Details
W histler copies of the documents w hich show w hich payment referred to the portrait of W histler's mother. The
payments w ere made on the occasion of the visit W histler w as to have made to Hughenden 'I remain/Yours
faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G173
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., June 10
1882. 'Dear Mr. W histler' G.'s father has agreed to return the tw o pictures to W histler but if W histler does not More Details
sell them they must be returned on demand, and if he does he must put the w hole amount over £50 tow ards
the payment of his account for the portraits of Carlyle and Mrs. W histler. '...Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G174
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Sept. 21
1882. 'Dear Sir My father has one or tw o heavy payments to make and he w ould be glad if you could make More Details
another payment of fifty pounds- it w ill be a great convenience to him Yours faithfully /A Graves'
MS Whistler G175
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6 Pall Mall, London S.W., Dec. 30th More Details
1882. 'Dear Sir' G.'s father w ould like W histler to send him something on account. H.S. Mendelsohn a
photographer from New castle w ould like to photograph W. 'Yours faithfully/A Graves'
MS Whistler G176
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., March 7th More Details
1884. 'Dear Sir' G.'s father agrees to lend the portrait of Carlyle to the Paris Salon but reminds W histler about
the request he made recently. 'Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G176
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., March 7th More Details
1884. 'Dear Sir' G.'s father agrees to lend the portrait of Carlyle to the Paris Salon but reminds W histler about
the request he made recently. 'Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G177
Telegraph from A. Graves to Secretary, [Loan Exhibition of Scottish National Portraits]?. [1884]? 'W histler More Details
exceedingly angry at Carlyle hung top tow also rained upon return it (sic) once Graves'.
[Scored out telegram draft]
MS Whistler G178
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Graves, [6 Pall Mall, London S.W.]. [Oct. 1884] 'Dear Mr. Graves-'
W histler does not mind if his portrait of Carlyle stays in Edinburgh for a bit longer but G. must tell his More Details
correspondent that W histler feels he must assert the value of his picture as a finished w ork of art by increasing
its monetary value from the original price of £400. (unsigned)
MS Whistler G179
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Oct. 11th
1884. 'Dear Mr W histler' The Director of the National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh saw the portrait of Carlyle but More Details
since he made no offer for it G.'s father does not think he should send him W histler's letter. G. w ishes to keep
to their original agreement that if they can sell it for 400 gns. they should do so. If W histler can pay the
balance of £250 he w ill be free to ask w hatever price he w ants. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G180
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Graves, [6, Pall Mall, London S.W.]. 13, Tite Street, Oct. 13 1884. 'Dear
Mr Graves-' W histler's law yer George Lew is agrees that the portrait of Carlyle is still ow ned by W histler and he
can dictate its price and purchaser: although he still ow es G.'s father £250 on its account. The portrait should More Details
not be sold in Scotland for less than 1000 gns. If G. does not send W histler's letter to Scotland W histler may
publish it. He w ill conceal G.'s name but reveal the incompetence of Mr. Scharfe, Director of the National Portrait
Gallery w ho failed to buy it for his collection because he thought it hardly w orth calling a painting. At that time it
had not had the place of honour in the Salon, 'Yours faithfully/[JAMcNW ]
MS Whistler G181
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Oct. 14th
1884. 'Dear Mr W histler' They have telegraphed to stop any possible sale of the picture in Scotland. G.'s father
has never pressed W histler for the payment of the balance due on his portrait of Carlyle. G. w ould not like to More Details
be mentioned in the letter W histler means to publish and he thinks the gentleman in question [Sir George
Scharf] only criticized the picture in his private capacity. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G182
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Oct. 16
1884. 'Dear Mr. W histler' G. encloses copies of the replies to his letters about W histler's portrait of Carlyle. G. is More Details
sorry W histler's finest w ork w ill not go to this public collection 'I remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'.
Enclosures
MS Whistler G183
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Nov. 17th
1884. 'Dear Sir' G. has sent off the tw o pictures and has insured W histler's portraits of Mrs. W histler, Carlyle More Details
and Lady Meux for £300, £1000 and £300 respectively. If W histler is sending the small pictures direct the
address is Mr. Macdonald, Leinster Hall, 35 Molesw orth Street, Dublin. 'Yours faithfully/A Graves'
MS Whistler G184
Letter from H. Ribbing to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite St., Chelsea. Messrs. Graves & Co.,14/1/85. 'Take Mrs More Details
W histler/& bring back Miss Corder/Rec. Miss Corder/delivered Mrs W histler/H Ribbing/For Messr Graves & Co.'
MS Whistler G185
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan. 12 1887. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler' G.'s father w ould like W histler to send him another cheque tow ards the balance due on his
mother's portrait. 'I remain /Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G186
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,May 14th
1887. 'Dear Sir' G.'s father w ould like W histler to send him £25 if he cannot manage £50. G. reminds W histler More Details
about the Smoking concert. 'Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G187
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Nov. 5th
1887. 'Dear Sir' W histler's portrait of Carlyle has arrived back in good condition. G. has draw n up a statement of More Details
W histler's account w ith the portraits of Carlyle, and Mrs. W histler, and the tw o nocturnes and thinks W histler
may be able to settle it finally. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G188
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan. 23rd
1888. 'Dear Sir' G.'s father suggests W histler sends him £35 to settle the amount due on the tw o small
Nocturnes for w hich W histler paid them £50 on account of £85 in 1883. They offer to let W histler buy the More Details
portrait of Miss Franklin for £100 and add this to the rest of the money he ow es them, w hich is all covered by
the portrait of Carlyle. If he does not w ant to do this they w ill lend the portrait of Miss Franklin to Brussels
themselves. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G189
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,March 19th 1888.
'Dear Sir' G.'s father w ould like W histler to send him a further cheque before Mr. Hames varnishes the portrait of
Carlyle and it is sent to Glasgow . G. has a possible purchaser for the picture Effie Deans. He might be More Details
interested in the portrait of Miss Franklin if W histler is prepared to sell it now it has been exhibited in Brussels.
He has paid nothing on its account. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G190
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,Nov.
20 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' G. encloses the account for W histler's five pictures and reminds W histler that they
have only charged him 5% interest although How ell paid 10%. W hen W histler has settled they w ill have no More Details
further claim to share in W histler's profits on the portrait of Carlyle. G.'s father looks forw ard to getting the
£100 W histler promised. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G191
Letter from A. Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Company, 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.,Nov. 21
1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' Although they arranged that if G. sold the portrait of Carlyle they w ould share the
profit w ith W histler G. does not think his father w ould let this impede a settlement. Obviously its value has More Details
increased since How ell had it, but they are only interested in their arrangements w ith W histler at a later date.
'I remain/Yours faithfully/A. Graves'
MS Whistler G192
Memorandum from [A. Graves] to James McNeill W histler. [H. Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W.], [Dec 1888]
Graves lent W histler £300 on the portrait of Carlyle: the interest on this from 11 January 1881 until 11
December 1888, less £50 paid on 11 Jan 1881 and £30 on 29 Sept. 1887, comes to £98.2.6. Graves lent
W histler £200 on his portrait of Mrs. W histler, less £50 paid on 10 February 1881 and the same on 9 May 1882:
the interest on this from 10 February 1881 to 11 December 1888 comes to £41.13.4. They lent £85 on tw o More Details
Nocturnes, less £50 paid on 26 April 1883, and the interest from that date to 26 December 1888 comes to
£9.18.4. In addition they paid W histler £75 on the portrait of Miss Franklin. The balance due to H. Graves & Co.
is £579.14.2. At the time they acquired the Carlyle it w as agreed that they w ould share the proceeds of any
sale of the portrait over £300. (unsigned)
MS Whistler G193
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., March 1
1889. 'Dear Sir' G. sold the portrait of Miss Franklin to W histler for £75. He now has a client w ho w ould like to More Details
buy it and w ill call and discuss w hat cut he should take from the profit, assuming it has come back from Paris. 'I
MS Whistler G194
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Dec. 9th
1890. 'Dear Mr. W histler' G. lent the portrait of Miss Franklin to the exhibition in Paris and it should have been More Details
returned to them. Instead W histler has kept it and not sent the promised cheque on account so that he has
not yet fulfilled the conditions of purchase and is not in a position to ask G. to sell it for him. G. w ants it back. 'I
MS Whistler G195
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Graves, [6, Pall Mall, London S.W.]. Dec. 10 1890. 'Dear Mr. Graves-'
Acknow ledges G.'s letter. W histler appreciates the courtesy w ith w hich G. and his father have treated W. More Details
W histler does not have enough money to send them the full price for his portrait of Miss Franklin although it is
on the list of the pictures W histler has bought from G. His affairs are improving and he hopes to be able to pay
them soon. 'Very truly yours/[JAMcNW ]
MS Whistler G196
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Dec. 11
1890. 'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter. G.'s father hopes to receive the cheque for £75 in the More Details
follow ing w eek. G. is glad W histler's nocturnes are selling w ell. G. thinks he can sell the portrait of Miss Franklin
and asks w hat W histler w ill accept for it. 'I remain/Yours faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G197
Receipt from Henry Graves & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., Jan. 29 1891. 'Received of
J McN W histler Esq the sum of tw o hundred and tw enty pounds being the balance due on the Carlyle More Details
portrait/£220.0.0. Henry Graves & C'
MS Whistler G198
Letter from Algernon Graves to James McNeill W histler. Henry Graves & Co., 6, Pall Mall, London S.W., May 16
1891. 'Dear Mr W histler' The portrait of Carlyle having been sold to Glasgow G.'s father w ould like W histler to More Details
pay the balance of £235.0.0. w hich they agreed on w hen they let W histler have the picture. 'I remain/Yours
faithfully/Algernon Graves'
MS Whistler G199
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Graves. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. Jan x March 1894. 'Dear Mr. Graves -
' W histler intends to pay G. w hat he ow es him and hopes G w ill not sue him on the one hand w hile donating
'the palette of Sir Joshua' to the nation w ith the other. W histler has three new sea pieces on exhibition at the More Details
Grafton and suggests G buys one, sending W histler £200 and deducting the other £200 from his account.
Potter paid W histler £100 or £150 for the Little W hite Girl and has sold it for £1000. Once Ruskin, B. Jones and
the Attorney General w arned people against W histler's w ork. (unsigned)
MS Whistler G182a
Letter from J. M. Gray to [Henry Graves & Co.], [6, Pall Mall, London S.W.]. Oct. 15 - 1884. 'Dear Sir'
Acknow ledges G.'s letter saying the price of W histler's portrait of Carlyle is 1000 gns. He does not think the More Details
prospective buyers w ill now be interested. 'Yours very sincerely/signed J M Gray'.
Copy
MS Whistler G201
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of State, Home Department. Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W.,
July 29 1887. 'Sir' As President W histler thanks the Sec. of State for presenting the Memorial from the Society to More Details
her Majesty and conveying to them her appreciation of it. Asks him to convey the Society's request to be called
'Royal' to the Queen. 'Your most obedient faithful servant/(signed) J. McNeill W histler/President of the Society of
British Artists'
MS Whistler G202
Letter from Godfrey Lushington to James McNeill W histler. W hitehall, 30 July 1887. 'Sir' (Ref.B.1888) The
Secretary of State says that the Society of British Artists since it operates only in the U.K. could not use the title More Details
'Imperial'. The Queen w ill decide w hether they may be called 'Royal'. (Replying to W histler's letter of 29 July.) 'I
am,/Sir,/Your obedient servant,/Godfrey Lushington'
MS Whistler G203
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Godfrey Lushington, W hitehall. August 9th 1887. 'Sir' Acknow ledges L.'s
letter B1888 and thanks the Secretary of State for his consideration. Accepts the substitution of the w ord More Details
'Royal' for 'Imperial' and offers to alter this in the memorial to her Majesty. 'I have the honour to be,/Sir,/Your
obedient, faithfuly servant,/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G204
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Godfrey Lushington, W hitehall. August 9th 1887. 'Sir' Acknow ledges L.'s
letter B1888 and thanks the Secretary of State for his consideration. Accepts the substitution of the w ord More Details
'Royal' for 'Imperial' and offers to alter this in the memorial to her Majesty. 'I have the honour to be,/Sir,/Your
obedient, faithfuly servant,/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G205
Letter from Godfrey Lushington to James McNeill W histler, The President of the Society of British Artists.
W hitehall, 9 August 1887. 'Sir, I am directed by the Secretary of State to inform you that he has had the honour
to lay before the Queen the request of the Society of British Artists to be allow ed to use the w ord "Royal" in More Details
connection w ith the title of the Society; and that Her Majesty w as pleased to comply w ith the request and to
command that the association in question shall be styled "The Royal Society of British Artists I am,/Sir,/Your
obedient servant/(signed) Godfrey Lushington'
MS Whistler P190
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Thursday
evening [Nov. 1897] 'Dear Mr. W histler,' In reply to the letter from W histler and Miss Philip, she says that Joseph
has gone to Rotterdam w ith his bicycle. He w ill see about Ludovici w hen he returns on Sunday. She heard the
'Baronet' looked lonely at the N.E.A.C. banquet. W hen she visited the F.A.S., Brow n w as not there to tell her More Details
about the trial. She w ill give Thomson at Goupil's W histler's message of congratulation. She may see the
Gosses' on Sunday; & did see George Moore at Henley's play. 'Sincerely Yours E.R. Pennell'.
["Admiral Guinea" w as put on in Nov. 1897]
MS Whistler P191
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris, France]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C., Dec 2
1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Life has been dull since 'the Hooley revelations'. The N.E.A.C. exhibition includes w ork
by the 'Baronet' and Rothenstein. The Company of the Butterfly lent a group of W histler's lithographs to the More Details
Lithograph exhibition at South Kensington. Mr. Landor has been dining elsew here; Heinemann is busy
publishing. She asks w hen they w ill have 'the book'. Kennedy sent a photograph of himself and his friend sent
a jar of American mince meat, much better than Busyard's. Joseph sends his regards. 'Very sincerely yours/E.R.
Pennell'
MS Whistler P192
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Monday
morning [Dec. 1898] 'Dear Mr. W histler,' They read the article in the Saturday and saw the mistake Max More Details
Beerbohm had made. They look forw ard to seeing if he tries to reply to W histler's letter. But the Saturday is
alw ays ready to attack Joseph and in this case W histler's use of the w ord 'imitation' w ill seem to confirm their
accusations. The Benton's w ill never be able to understand. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P193
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C., nd. Sunday
[December 1898] 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Joseph has not visited the Chelsea Club lately because few of his friends
go. Phil May published a story in Punch recently about the 'Baronet' asking his model if she ever posed for More Details
'common artists'. They saw in the Saturday [Review ] that 'the German youth' w ould not be heard from any
more: 'No more Yiddish.' 'Very Sincerely Yours/E.R. Pennell'.
[The German youth must be Max Beerbohm...]
MS Whistler P194
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C., nd. Christmas
Day [1898] 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Joseph is sorry his letter did not give enough information. W histler has overcome More Details
all his opponents. The 'Toad' has triumphed, and the '"little Billees"' have resigned from the Chelsea [Art Club]
and N.E.A.C., and, since 'the fatal letter' they have not seen the 'Max man'. Mr. & Mrs. Unw in are off to
Eastbourne next day. 'Very sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P195
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, Dec 27 1898. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler,' She asks W histler if he has seen the Saturday and remembers reading 'that other article' on
the w ay to Bournemouth tw o years ago. 'Very sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P196
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, Jan 15 1899.
'Dear Mr. W histler,' She thanks W histler for his New Year greetings, and asks if he saw the Saturday yesterday, More Details
w hich had an article by D.S.M. attacking Walter Sickert. She is sorry for the N.E.A.C. in these changed times.
Joseph w ill tell W histler w hat happens at the meeting tomorrow . 'Very Sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P197
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, Feb 16 1899.
'Dear Mr. W histler,' W histler's letter informing the committee that MacMonnies' case had got lost and a foot
broken off Rodin's cast, w as read. Lavery is to reply. As Joseph told W, some of Rodin's w ork arrived broken. More Details
They are w aiting for Admiral Maxse to sign the agreement now that they have the money. Lavery, How ard &
Joseph have been organising the forms to be sent out. Ludovici's daughter died so he could not attend. Moore
has turned to w riting about drama. The 'Baronet' is exhibiting w ith the Dudley Gallery Art Society, not the
N.E.A.C., now . She acknow ledges Miss Philip's letter. 'Sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P198
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 14 Buckingham St., Strand W C, March 14 1899. 'Dear
Mr. W histler,' Pennell has a cold: he has not seen either the book or article by Wedmore that W histler w anted. More Details
Way is so involved in lithography in London he could hardly be omitted. She sends her regards to Miss Philip.
'Very sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P199
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W.C., 19 April 1899. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' She explains that now W histler is President of the ISSPG, and has his gallery in Manchester square,
they only need 'the School' to make London the centre of Art. The NEAC is being run more competently now by More Details
Attrey. W histler's letter about Shannon w as considered yesterday and he and Lavery w ill bring the reply over
to W histler on Sunday. She asks if W histler w ill contribute a set of the recent etchings w hich he exhibited at
Kennedy's in New York. 'Very sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P200
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, April 22 1899. 'Dear Mr. More Details
W histler,' Joseph and his companion w ill be able to come only to breakfast on Sunday for they must return the
same evening. 'Very Sincerely Yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P201
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, June 17 1899. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' Mr. Page told Joseph the etchings w re sent some time ago, but Mrs. Anderson said today that they
w ere sent yesterday. The prints exhibited are all W histler's except a proof ow ned by Heinemann and a More Details
lithograph of Joseph's. The other prints w ere returned to Colnaghi's on Pall Mall. Joseph gave Mrs. Anderson
the proofs he had selected w ith Mrs. W hibley to take to the Company of the Butterfly. 'Very Sincerely yours/E.R.
Pennell'
MS Whistler P203
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. Villa Margherita, [Appenines], Aug 28 1901. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' W histler's letter w as forw arded to her from Venice. Pennell is w orking hard, but she and her sister w ill More Details
come back to London soon and hope to see W histler at Garlant's. Augustine is at home and she invites
W histler to dinner on 6-7 September. Walter Sickert w as in Venice. 'I am/Very Sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P204
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, July 29 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' She w as relieved to hear from Miss Philip that W histler w as better. Everyone w as w orried by the
telegrams from the Hague. Ludovici & Mrs. Unw in among others called for new s. Joseph, back from Italy, is out
of tow n. She missed a visit from Sauter. She asks w here the reference to Ashbee appeared so they can back it More Details
up. She encloses a cutting from Monday's Chronicle. They entertained the Commissioners for the Art
department of the St. Louis Exhibition, Ives and Kurtz to dinner: they w ere ignoring the RA in their attempts to
find really good w orks in England. She sends her regards to Mrs. W hibley and Augustine sends her respects to
W. 'Very Sincerely yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P205
Letter from E.R. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 7 August 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' W hen they got W histler's telegram Augustin bought the Morning Post and they enjoyed W histler's More Details
letter, w hich the Editor also mentioned in his leader. They then sent their telegram w hich obviously had not
arrived w hen W histler w rote his letter. They are still w riting to the Hotel des Indes and forw arded a letter from
Mr. Harrison Morris to W histler there since they have no other address. 'Very Sincerely Yours/E.R. Pennell'
MS Whistler P212
Letter from Joseph Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 2 - 10 - 94. 'Dear Mr
W histler-' Henley's daughter is mortally ill. P. w ill w rite to New York saying W histler w ill illustrate the article w ith
lithographs. P. thinks Sandys amusing. He liked W histler's description of 'My Lord James!' from the Figaro. Asks More Details
W histler to do a pen draw ing for Macmillans to reproduce in the new edition of P.'s book. 'Yours truly/Joseph
Pennell'
MS Whistler P213
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 30 - 8 - 95. 'Cher Maitre.'
Asks W histler as Vice-President of the Society of Illustrators to contribute something to a fund-raising More Details
publication. It w ill contain draw ings by Abbey, Sandys and Phil May; Macbeth and W yllie have etched the table
of contents, Parsons and the title page, and Day w ill design the cover. 'Yours/J Pennell'
MS Whistler P214
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 'Tuesday' nd. [1895] 'Cher More Details
Maitre.' Henley told P. that W histler w ould contribute something to the society of Illustrators. The pages are 8 x
6: Abbey and Sandys are among the 60 or so contributing. 'Yours/J Pennell'
MS Whistler T77
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W., 28 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' In accordance w ith W histler's telegram they w ill keep Potter's pictures until they
hear further. Potter's letter has been forw arded to W. On the follow ing day they w ill send the 41 photographs More Details
of the pictures that w ere exhibited. Asks for W histler's advice on presentation, and suggests he receives 10/-
royalty per set. They should be able to sell 200 to 250 sets. Graves has to be paid a royalty for his three
pictures. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon Cie/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T78
W., April 29th 1892. 'Dear Sir' The photos have been despatched. Potter w rote asking them to return his
pictures to Ennismore Gardens, having heard nothing about Paris and no details about Munich. They told Potter More Details
of W histler's telegram and expects he w ill by now have received W histler's letter. Unless he hears to the
contrary he w ill send the pictures w here instructed. Mr. Chapman told them to return his pictures to Liverpool.
'Yours faithfully /Boussod Valadon & Co/per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler T80
Letter from The Goupil Gallery to James McNeill W histler. 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London, W., May 2nd.
/92. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledged W histler's telegram of Saturday and letter of previous day. They returned the More Details
'Firew heel' to Mr. Chapman on his confirming this, and informed Mrs. Philip of it this morning. She brought an
etching w hich w ill be forw arded to W. 'Yours very faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co/per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler T81
W., 5 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges W histler's tw o letters. The estimates for printing and mounting
photographs for the album are too high. Asks W histler w ho did this for the Fine Art Society and Dow desw ells. T. More Details
is glad W histler has agreed on the frames and royalty. Apologises for sending all the catalogues instead of ten.
T. has received the lithograph 'The Reading Girl' but not 'the Ruskin books'. The Duke of Marlborough called
w hen T. w as aw ay but left no message. Menpes is doing a picture of Venice. 'Yours very truly/pp. Boussod
Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T82
W., 10 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' They w ill send the new proofs of the photographs w hen they arrive and hope w ith
'The Music Room' reduced in scale it w ill go in the Portfolio. The success of the Champs de Mars is being
reported in the 'Daily Chronicle' today and 'the Globe' on the follow ing day. T. met the Duke of Marlborough at More Details
Carlton Houses Terrace. His adviser Mr. Davies told the Duke to offer £2,500 for the tw o. T. suggests W. visits
him and settles the matter. T. thinks the Royal Academy exhibition the w orst he has seen. The photographer's
estimate means that they cannot offer the portfolio for less than five guineas. Suggests they sell it in tw o parts
or select the best 20. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T83
13 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' The Fine Art Society have promised to lend them an Album. T. expects W histler and
Goupils to each make about £100 profit. Asks W histler to select 20 photographs to be sold in the first Portfolio
for 3 gns. These w ould be follow ed by a second portfolio w hich w ould sell at the reduced price of 2 gns. to
those w ho purchased the first one, and 3 gns. to the others. T. promises to see about mounts, and send any More Details
press-cuttings. Thanks W histler for his information about Mrs Potter Palmer. Asks him to send some more
coloured lithographs. Encloses a letter from their branch in New York, w hose manager M. Glaenzer is in Paris
and can be contacted through M. Joyant. Asks for the Ruskin books. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon &
Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
Letter from Boussod, Valadon & Co., New York, enclosed
MS Whistler T84
20 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. greatly admires Leyland's Princesse and they may buy it themselves, but asks
W histler w hat price they should set. Cousins, 31 Southampton Row , w ho made the Folio has sent estimates for
making the Portfolio. Nocturne Cremorne has been sent to Richards and w ill be sent to W histler w ith the others More Details
in his possession. Potter has paid for the cleaning of his picture but not the frame, but L. Huth refuses to pay
anything, and T. encloses details of the other clients. He has paid Richards to date. 'Yours very truly/pp.
Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T86
W., 25 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' Sends W histler a copy of an advertising brochure of the Peacock Room show ing the
ornaments w hich have now been taken aw ay, still in place. T. has arranged w ith George Thomson of the Pall
Mall Gazette to make photographs but suggests that they do not attempt to photograph the places w hich no
longer contain china, as they look 'w retched in comparison w ith its old appearance.' Asks W histler to w rite More Details
quickly if he still w ants this done. The Princesse w ill be sold at Christies on Saturday and they w ill take a
photograph of it, the china w ill be sold in the follow ing w eek. Asks W histler as an American citizen to go to the
Consulate in Paris on their behalf if necessary. Encloses the tw o portfolios w hich are to be published separately
at three gns. each, and asks W histler to check them. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C
Thomson/Manager.' 'W ill see about Sir W m Eden'
MS Whistler T87
Letter from Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London, W.,
May 28th /92. 'Dear Sir' Confirms their w ire that the Princesse w as bought by the only bidder against them, for
420 gns. Mrs Potter Palmer bought Mrs Coronio's picture Battersea Reach for £450, of w hich after paying for More Details
the frame and cleaning up of the picture etc. Mrs Coronio w ill receive £310. If W histler had let them know about
his citizenship she might have bought the Princesse too. Valparaiso and other pictures w ere bought by an
English customer and Mr Ionides w ill receive £300. 'Yours faithfully /Boussod Valadon & Co./per MM'
MS Whistler T88
Letter from D.C. Thompson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W., 31 May 1892. 'Dear Sir' Apologises to W histler about the Princesse but they could not afford to go above
£430. Mrs Potter Palmer w anted to buy the Valparaiso but they are trying to persuade her to buy the Falling More Details
Rocket. Asks W histler to w ire the low est nett price he w ill accept, and say if his w orks enter the States free.
George Thomson is arranging about the Peacock Room. Sir John Day bought the Valparaiso. 'hurriedly/Boussod
Valadon & Co,/D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T89
Letter from [D.C. Thomson] to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W., [1892] 'Suggestion for circular./The W histler Album' Announces the publication of a series of 20 photographs
of the principal paintings in the recent W histler Exhibition. More Details
'Portfolio No 1' and 'Portfolio No 2'. List of 21 paintings w ith their catalogue numbers, for the first, and 20 for
the second portfolio. 2 SS. printed headings, w ritten on all sides. MS. (Draft for circular advertising portfolio and
lists of plates.)
MS Whistler T90
of the principal paintings in the recent W histler Exhibition. More Details
lists of plates.)
MS Whistler T91
of the princpal paintings in the recent W histler Exhibition. More Details
lists of plates.)
MS Whistler T92
W., 2 June 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Palmer has gone to Paris probably for the Barbadreina Sale and W histler might More Details
be able to persuade him to buy the Falling Rocket. Thanks W histler for sending the Ruskin book. Encloses the
w ork done by George Thomson. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T93
W., 7 June 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a letter from Sir W illiam Eden. They have given him W histler's address and
expect he w ill contact him. Asks W histler to decide finally about the Album. They w ill see Richards on the
follow ing day. The Pall Mall Budget w ill be photographing the Peacock Room this evening and w ill let them have More Details
the results w ithin a few days. Goupils cannot w ork w ithout them as they are on bad terms w ith Leyland's heirs.
Mrs Prinsep's husband refused to arrange to permit the Potter Palmers to see around the house w hen Goupils
tried to arrange it. Encloses a list of those w ho have paid for their frames. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon &
MS Whistler T94
W., 16 June 1892. 'Dear Sir' W histler must sign the enclosed declaration and take it to the American Consulate More Details
so that the picture can be sent to New York free of duty. They have permission to have photographs of the
Peacock Room done by the Pall Mall. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'
MS Whistler T95
W., 18 June 1892. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for going to the Consulate. Menpes has an exhibition at
Dow desw ells. McLean has an exhibition of Millet pastels, Berheim in Piccadilly is show ing pictures by M. More Details
Coquelin, the R.A. is busy, and there is a collection of Israels also on show . Encloses the Pall Mall Budget w ith
something on the Peacock Room. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T96
W., 25 June 1892. 'Dear Sir' Asks if he can visit W histler in Paris on Wednesday at 3p.m. Leyland's Princesse is
the principal attraction of the Portrait Exhibition w hich recently opened and w as not even criticized by The More Details
Times. Menpes has sold most of his pictures. One w as the same view of a church in Venice as that done by
W histler now ow ned by M. Gallimard, and w as sold for about £150. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C
Thomson/Manager.'
[Nocturne in Blue & Gold : St Mark's Venice]
MS Whistler T97
W., 2 July 1892. 'Dear Sir' Enclosed is a statement of your a/c to the end of June & w e have sent the £40.11.3
to Messrs Drummonds as arranged. The details of the sales of the Catalogue have been sent to you.' W histler More Details
w as credited w ith £5 for the frame of the picture sold to Mrs P. Palmer. They have delivered the etchings to Mr.
Huish, and are arranging to see Mr. Webb about the Album. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T98
W., 12 July 1892. 'Dear Sir' They are keeping a look out for Mr Waggamann but w ould like to know w hen he is More Details
expected. They have seen Mr. Webb about the Portfolio. Joyant has sold 'the Yacht picture he had at Paris' but
has not yet sent the details. Encloses some correspondence w ith Mr. Leathart. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod
Valadon & Co./D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T99
W., 23 July 1892. 'Dear Sir' Both Goupils and Webb are aw aiting W histler's decision on their arrangements for
the Album, but if he agrees T. w ould like him to send instructions as to w hat sort of prospectus he w ould like.
They w ill forw ard the Ocean to Mr Matterson on Monday. The Pall Mall Gazette cannot give any more assistance
about the Peacock Room so T. w ould like to see Mr. Webb about it. They have sent a photograph of La Dame au More Details
brodequin jaune to Australia but no reply can be expected for several months. Joyant sold 'the Yacht picture' for
5000 fr. They have not heard from Sir W. Eden, Lord W indsor or 'the Duke'. Asks if the Pall Mall Gazette could do
an article on the studio W histler has new ly moved into. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.C. Thomson 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, Aug 11 1892. 'Dear Sir- Kindly
have the portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell- "La Dame au Brodequin Jaune"- packed and sent at once to
Alexander Reid Esq. 227 West George Street./Glasgow .' Asks T. to tell Grau to send the five small frames that More Details
W histler had for the oil sketches w hich used to hang in the dining room. 'Very faithfully yours/J McN. W histler'
(and signed w ith butterfly on verso)
MS Whistler T100
W., Sept. 12. 1892. 'Dear Sir' The Portrait of Lady Meux has been delivered to her at 41 Park Lane. T. notes More Details
W histler's new address. They are ready to print the prospectus for the Album if W histler is satisfied w ith it.
'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T101
W., 7 Nov. 1892. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for his letter. They are sending the proofs of the cover for the Album More Details
and list of illustrations. Suggests the Prospectus should be arranged like the Hervier Catalogue enclosed. T.
advised W histler 15 months previously not to sell the Rocket to Mr. Johnston for £450, and is glad that W histler
has now sold it for a better price. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler W222
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, 1895? [July 1896]?? 'My dear Mr. Webb-'
Webb w rote that someone from the Kensington New s had w ritten to apologise, but W histler insists this must
be published. He must w rite to the editor of the London Figaro about the cutting W histler sent. W histler sends More Details
tw o cuttings from Land and Water w hich seem libellous to W. One associates his case w ith that of Oscar: the
other described inaccurately his fight w ith Augustus Moore. W histler's w ork is going w ell. As he told Webb
before, they must see about W hite. 'Alw ays Sincerely Yrs/J McN W histler'.
[Re. Moore Box 21]
MS Whistler W223
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb [1896] 'Dear Mr. Webb' Encloses a letter and its envelope asking
if he should take any notice of the threat it contains. Apparently the w riter is not sure of W histler's address. More Details
W histler w ould like Webb to dine w ith him on Friday and draw up his W ill. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[Re. w ill]
MS Whistler W224
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, [Heath End], Hampstead, [before 26 May
1896] Friday night [1896] 'Dear Mr. Webb.- W hen shall I bring Miss Philip dow n to you?- I should prefer it in the More Details
morning- that is any time until one o'clock-. W ill tomorrow do- Kindly w ire the first thing, if this be possible.
Alw ays yours/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler W225
Letter from W illiam Webb to Miss R. Birnie Philip, St Judes, Heath End, Hampstead. 39 New Broad Street,
London E.C., May 14 1896. 'My dear Miss Philip' W histler has approached him to arrange documents to make More Details
Rosalind Birnie Philip his w ard. He w ill call in a few days to discuss this. 'I am/Yours affectionately/W illiam Webb'
MS Whistler W226
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Webb. St. Judes Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, 29 June x 2 July [1896]
'My dear Mr. Webb' Asks Webb to w rite to Mr. Thomas R. Way (jun.) saying he should not, w ithout permission
from W histler, have put the note in the Catalogue w hich states that W histler supplied the photograph for the
frontispiece and w orked on it himself. It must be removed as it has caused inaccurate notices in the papers, as More Details
seen in the cutting enclosed. W histler only allow ed Way to use it because he w as so pressing, and tried to
remove some of the more glaring inaccuracies of the draw ing later. Webb should contact Way's publisher's
Messrs. Bell & Son. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler W227
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead,Monday 6 July [1896]
'Dear Mr. Webb- I enclose Way's retaliation!- We must finish w ith these people directly I have some more
money in the bank- His charges too are enormous!.. every body says so.- I find I must go to Paris for a few More Details
days, almost directly, but w ill let you know w hen I get back. By the w ay I have paid off Messrs. Barr. as it
occurred to me that it w ould be proper to do so- so that's all right. W ith kindest regards/Alw ays sincerely/JMc.N
W histler'
MS Whistler W228
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, July 7 1896. 'Dear
Mr. Webb' Asks Webb to tell Mr. Thomas Way that the note in his catalogue w as not the w hole truth. W histler
supplied the photograph to avoid disappointing Way's subscribers w ho had been promised a picture, and avoid
having a much w orse one. Way should have submitted the note and not the completed book, on 29 June, w hen More Details
it w as too late to stop it. W histler did not check the book then, assuming Way w ould not have added anything
since W histler had revised the catalogue. Since Messrs. Bell cannot recall all the copies of the catalogue, they
must make sure any further editions do not contain the note or the portrait. 'Very sincerely yours/JMc.Neill
W histler'
MS Whistler W229
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, July 10 1896. 'Dear
Mr. Webb' Encloses cheque for £2. W histler is glad Webb sent a copy of W histler's letter to Mr. Way and asks More Details
him to forw ard Way's reply. W histler expects to go to Paris on the follow ing day or Sunday morning. He is not
w ell and may go to Le Havre or Dieppe instead. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill W histler'
MS Whistler W230
Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Square, [London] W.C. 39 New Broad Street,
London E.C., July 12th 1897. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Pennell thought that Mr. Way might have overcharged on a few items
but on the w hole his bill of £191.4.0. appears reasonable. Pennell alw ays arranges the price before having any More Details
w ork done and they recommend W histler to do this in future. Way is upset over their querying his account and
w ould probably come to some agreement w ith W. Asks if they should contact Way's solicitor. 'Yours
faithfully/Geo & W m Webb'
MS Whistler W231
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, Tuesday night July
28 1896. 'My dear Mr. Webb' Mrs W hibley w ill come to see Webb on the follow ing day at 12. W histler encloses a
page from the catalogue of a sale on Thursday to be held by Messrs. Robinson & Fisher at W illis' Rooms in King More Details
Street. No.179 is given as 'A Portrait of a lady' by 'J.M.W histler'. W histler saw it earlier in the day. It is not by
him. It is a three-quarter length signed in the low er left hand corner w ith 'an imitation of my mark, the
Butterfly.' Asks Webb to send his clerk to claim it on the follow ing day. It must be destroyed. Suggests Webb
goes w ith Mrs W hibley to see it first, 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler W232
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb St. Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, [1896] 'Dear Mr.
Webb' Congratulates Webb's clerk in his manner of dealing w ith the situation, and of reading a note w hich
W histler sent him. Expects Webb to dinner in the follow ing w eek. They must arrange about the studio since More Details
W histler's pictures are w ell advanced. Asks if Webb has heard from the Editor of 'the Artist' about the cutting
W histler sent. 'W ith kindest regards and congratulations upon your good looks!/Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W233
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy
Square, [London W.C.], Sunday [1897] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler has prepared a statement of his position w ith More Details
regard to Way and w ishes to see Webb before Webb meets Way. He agrees that it is most important to get
possession of the stones. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler W234
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad St., London E.C.]. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy More Details
Square, [1897] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler has a sitter but w ill try to come to Way's, 21 Wellington Street on the
follow ing afternoon. If he is late Webb can carry on. 'Very sincerely yrs/J.Mc.N W histler'
MS Whistler W235
Letter from Geo & W m Webb to Messrs. Greenfield & Cracknall, [3 Lancaster Place, Strand, London W.C.]. 39
New Broad St., [London E.C.], 5 Augt 1897. 'Copy' 'Dear Sirs,/W ithout prejudice/W histler v Way' In answ er to
their letter of 4 August they offer to pay £175 in cash and receive in return all the stones including 'Siesta' and More Details
'The Thames', and a letter from Way saying they are all in condition for printing, and that he has not retained
any unsold impressions; and the roll of canvasses. 'Yours truly/Geo & W m Webb'.
Copy
MS Whistler W236
Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Square, [London] W.C. 39 New
Broad Street, London E.C., 11 Augt 1897. 'Dear Sir,/Yourself & Way We settled this matter w ith Mr Way and w e More Details
have at our offices 95 stones w ith designs on them, 10 large canvas portraits, 10 small canvases & 7 blank
canvases. Yours truly/Geo & W m Webb'
MS Whistler W237
Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St., Fitzroy Square. 39 New Broad Street,
London E.C.,Aug 13th 1897. 'Dear Sir/Yourself & Way' Mr. Way handed over all the stones and a letter to Goupils More Details
authorising them to deliver the lithographs in their possession and account to W histler for all those sold since
27 May last. He refused to hand over the trial proofs w hich are by the usual agreement of the trade his
property. 'Yours faithfully/Geo & W m Webb'
MS Whistler W238
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. [Nov. 1897] 'My dear Mr. Webb-' He has been busy w ith Ratier
and Beurdeley. He has sent copies of Le Figaro and Journal w ith front page coverage of the Proces Verbal,
show ing George Moore in a very bad light: and an account of the Judgement, in Le Journal. The press got the More Details
mistaken impression that W histler only changed the face of Lady Eden, and are not clear w hat happened to
the cheque. The English press do see how badly the Baronet behaved. 'Bunnie' has just received Webb's letter
saying he has been ill. W histler's letters in the Pall Mall give the w hole picture (unsigned)
MS Whistler W239
Letter from Geo and W m Webb to A. Ratier, 68 Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin, Paris. 17 Jan 98. 'Dear Sir,' They
enclose a copy of their letter to R. of 20 February 1895 w hen they sent R. a bank draft for £105. It w as sent by
registered post but R. did not acknow ledge receipt. If R. cannot find it they w ouldlike him to w rite and ask the More Details
London and [Westminster] Bank, Lothbury, London, to credit them w ith this amount once more. They admired
the w ay R. successfully handled W histler's case w ith Sir W. Eden. 'We are Dear Sir,/Yours truly/Geo & W m Webb'
MS Whistler W240
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. [110 Rue du Bac, Paris],
Jan [1898]? "Sunday" [1899] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler has had to send another cheque for 100 gns., a
'Valentine' to Eden's law yers. W hen W histler paid the costs to M. Bazille, his law yer at the Court of appeal, he
told him that Ratier had had a letter of credit for the 100 gns. on 20 Feb. 1895 from Webb. The London and
Westminster Bank recently said that this had not been draw n upon. Asks Webb to w rite to 'Monsieur le More Details
Senateur Antony Ratier/Avoue a la Cour de Paris/68 Rue de la Chausee d'Antin, Paris' enclosing copies of
Webb's letter and the Banks letter to Ratier and expressing surprise that he did not receive them. He should
say W histler has had to w rite a second cheque and that the bank w ill be advised to w ithdraw the sum
originally provided. 'Did you ever get my cards for the New Year.' (unsigned).
[The letter that W histler suggests Webb should w rite to Ratier is quoted also in Letterbook BP II b/13. See
correspondence in BP II 12]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W. Webb] (?Ratier), [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. [Jan. 1898]
early 98 [Dec 1897] '...and say "We are surprised to learn from our client Mr. W histler...' Apparently they did not
receive the 100 gns. sent to be produced in Court in the Eden case. Webb sends a copy of his letter at that More Details
time and of the draft on the [London] & Westminster Bank. He has heard that W histler w as forced to w rite a
further cheque for that amount. Webb does not hold himself responsible and proposes to cancel the draft on
the bank. 'We are dear Sir./&c.&c. G. & W. Webb.'
Extract
MS Whistler W241
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,May
9 1898. 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler encloses a cheque for £63 and asks that 'the Hinde St. man' is paid
immediately. W histler sold the 'Furred Jacket' to Reid, the picture dealer in Glasgow , for £400 on condition that More Details
any profit w ould be divided. W histler has heard that he has sold it to Mr. Burrell for £1500. W histler has had no
reply to a reminder he sent. He has these conditions in w riting. If he does not hear quickly Webb can deal w ith
it. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler W242
Letter from R. Birnie Philip to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday
[1898] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler only stayed in London for the opening on Monday, and hoped to see Webb
there. Webb's letter has been forw arded to him. W histler agrees that the comprison of prices is w orth
recording in a book. At the exhibition there are 'The Piano Picture' and 'The Thames in Ice', originally 30 gns.
and £10 respectively, for w hich Mr. Cow an of Edinburgh paid £1600. Asks Webb to communicate w ith Reid and More Details
see w hy he has not replied to W histler's telegram of several days previously. W histler w ould like to know
exactly how much Mr. Burrell paid for 'The Furred Jacket'. Encloses a letter from Mr. Cow an to be copied and
returned. Gives addresses of Mr. Reid, La Societe des Beaux Arts, 124 St. Vincent Street, and Mr. Burrell, 54
George Square, Glasgow . 'Yours sincerely/R. Birnie-Philip.'
P.S. by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip See BP II 33/59. Int.S.S.P.G.
MS Whistler W243
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1897] [1898?] 'Dear Mr. Webb'
Acknow ledges receipt of Webb's letter and the information about 'the L & W. Bank'. Asks Webb to let him know More Details
w hen he has paid the 'Valentine' into Drummonds Bank again. Asks Webb to see if Ratier signed the receipt in
the P.O. delivery book. Agrees that Webb should make out the bills to Taylor. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler W244
Letter from Geo and W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy Sq. 39 New Broad St, London E.C.,
11 Oct 98. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges receipt of the draft from the London & Westminster Bank Ltd. on their
agents Messrs. Mallet Freres & Cie., Paris, for £105 to be draw n by W histler's advocate Ratier, w hich w as dated More Details
20 February 1895, and w hich has now been found among the papers. They quote from their letter of 20
February accompanying the draft. W histler's consul stated that the draft had been lost, and the bank
recredited them w ith the amount w hich w as then paid at the conclusion of the suit. 'Yours very faithfully/Geo &
W m Webb'
MS Whistler W245
W m Webb'
MS Whistler W246
Letter from Geo and W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy Sq. 39 New Broad St, London
E.C.,11 Oct 98. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges receipt of the draft from the London & Westminster Bank Ltd. on
their agents Messrs. Mallet Freres & Cie., Paris, for £105 to be draw n by W histler's advocate Ratier, w hich w as
dated 20 February 1895, and w hich has now been found among the papers. They quote from their letter of 20 More Details
W m Webb'
MS Whistler W568
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Godw in (later Mrs J M W histler). [1887 x 1888] 'Dear Mrs Trixie-'
W histler asks her to come to the studio immediately to continue sitting for her portrait, since Lady Colin cannot More Details
come. They can darken the studio and arrange the light suitably. W histler sends his respects to her hostess
Mrs Woodville w ith thanks for the 'little dejeuner yesterday'. W illiam w ill w ait for a reply. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Note in Rosalind Birnie Philip's hand on letter records that this refers to sittings for the picture "Lamplight"]
MS Whistler W569
Press Cutting The Times. Beatrix' marriage to W histler. 'On the 11th inst., at St. Mary Abbotts, Kensington, by More Details
the Hon. and Rev. F.E.C. Byng, James McNeill W histler, of Tow er House, Tite-street, Chelsea, to Beatrice, w idow
of the late E.W. Godw in.'
MS Whistler W576
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Mr W underlich, H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York. Grand Restaurant
Riche, Roken, Amsterdam, Sep.29/89. 'Dear Mr. W underlich' W histler is biting some new plates. He w ill send
impressions of the dozen he has done in Holland w hich should be popular in New York. 'He thinks that these More Details
plates w ill be among the finest he has done as they are very elaborate in character.' Asks w hen to return all his
remaining pictures. W histler w ill w rite to Kennedy. 'Believe me/Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler.'
MS Whistler W621
Letter from Beatrix W histler to James McNeill W histler, The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Devon. Garlant's Hotel,
Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) Oct 24 1895. 'My dear love-I have only a moment to say how do you do for I
have been asleep. W hat a firebrand you re-so you have stirred up old Kennedy. How shall I face him? I enclose More Details
another recollection I cant draw it badly enough! /God bless you/ let me know w hat you think w hy not come
and see it/Love ' (signed w ith a flow er)
MS Whistler W622
Letter from Beatrix W histler to James McNeill W histler, The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Devon. Garlant's Hotel,
Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (Postmark) Oct 26 1895. 'Dearest Jim- w e have just got back-You have no idea how
dreadful it all is!!' It is a red-brick building entered from the side behind a shop by a corridor painted grey w ith
a dado and dull pictures above in panels w hich compare unfavourably w ith 'Old Groves decorations in the
billiard room.' They have copied W histler's ideas : 'even to the Japanese panels in your draw ing room, your
brow n paper sketches, the Balcony, Battersea Bridge, Irving as Philip, the patterns on your frames!! They have
painted the frames on the w alls w ith yellow paint, w ith shadow s and w ith the blossom, pattern, the shell, the
w ave, &c&c!! In the hall they are a mixture of you & Albert Moore-Ladies in w hite on a w hite sofa w ith azaleas
in pots. 'One painting show ed 'a girl leaning on a marble balustrade talking to a man in w hite in a boat
supposed to be you... further on they have nocturnes of Chelsea... Cremorne &c.' The theatre 'w as
distempered a dull grey green, w ith square panels of classic, done in a sort of monochrome... then there w as
Carlyle!!' balanced insecurely on a badly-draw n pedestal, 'it is like Lady Archie's hats!' [sketch of Carlyle] She
then describes the decoration of 'the end w all opposite the stage... [w ith] the... statue scene in the W inter's More Details
Tale and it is under this horrir they have put "pupils of W histler". Then there are tw o rooms hung w ith full
length portraits. Philip IV-a pendant to that of a lady in a ruff w ith a quilted front to her dress-a lady in w hite
plaguing a fiddle, w ith fans pinned on the w all behind, and an azalea in a pot... a portrait of one of them in
black w ith buckles on the shoes and a ruff!!! Tw o or three classic ladies w ith pots [sketched], flow ers on the
floor, a travesty of the Balcony, tw o or three recollections of your peacocks... Another room, w ith an imitation of
the "Firew heel", "Chelsea in ice"... a sort of hideous W histlerian chaos.' She ridiculed it w ith the guide, but now
begs W histler not to w rite to the papers and draw attention to it, or send anyone else to see it, but he could
w rite and ask them to remove the 'pupils of W histler' inscriptions w hich Gai saw on several frames. She thinks
damp w ill quickly destroy the paintings. 'There are tw o rooms done w ith flow ers, they are better' w hich are
again derived from W histler's Japanese panels; and "They have even recollected the staircase at Leylands."
She only just missed seeing them w hen she arrived. 'God bless you/Your loving' (signed w ith flow er).
[This refers to a visit to Streatham Tow n Hall decorated by the brothers Walter and Harry Greaves. Published in
part in Tom Pocock, Chelsea Reach, 1970, pp 127-128]
MS Whistler W623
Cards from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Lyme Regis], [Oct 1895] 'My son Chinkie' Asks w hy the
Major has not replied to his telegrams, including one sent early in the morning, since w riting to him w ith a poor
account of Trixie's state of health. W histler is afraid that the drive may have been bad for her and she may be ill
again. Hopes to hear from her tomorrow w ith new s of Kennedy and Webb. W histler explains that the Greaves
business is important since they have been accused in a public letter of imposing on the authorities of More Details
Streatham, and might call on him to support them if he does not do something voluntarily. W histler encloses a
letter w hich should cover the situation and asks her to w ire her opinion. He must neither appear to disow n
them nor to condone bad w ork. They undoubtedly have ability and their achievement deserves
acknow ledgement. 'Besides they w ere very inteligent (sic) & nice boys - and it w ould be a graceful act on my
part-I feel kindly about them after all- Chinkie dear!' 'Goodnight dear Trixie/Luck!' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W624
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis], (postmark) Oct 28 1895. 'My ow n Chinkie your letter this morning w as a real delight' Congratulates her
on going to meet 'Good old Brother Kennedy... queer old Scotchman! Of course he is rich!-' Asks if she
quarrelled w ith Webb w hen he called. W histler imagines that at the dinner w ith Walter W inans and his w ife
Nellie w ould toady to 'Mrs W '. W histler w rote to W illie yesterday telling him to go and see the picture at
Thomson's now that it is cleaned and varnished. 'Pennell is like Montesquiou's Lafontaine fable of the kind bear
& the paring stone!' Encloses his article in w hich he suggested that W histler did not send any large or More Details
spectacular canvasses to the exhibition, and failed to mention Carmen. Joseph has now discovered Sandys'
w ork and considers it better than Van Eyck. Bunnie is to tell 'some marble man' w hose letter W histler encloses
that he is not to w ork on the bedroom chimney piece until they return. Also encloses bill 'for that most foolish
book on Paris gardens' w hich W histler thought Wobbles had given her, & w hich said that 'the beautiful orange
boxes of the Tuileries & the Luxembourg w ere ugly-' W histler is keeping his 'nose to the chalk line' and hopes
to finish soon. 'Love to the Major-/ Your ow n/ loving' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Kennedy is a Doctor]
MS Whistler W625
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis], (postmark) Oct 29 95. 'Well Chinkie' W histler missed one post but his note should arrive this evening
and he sent off a long letter last night about the problems of his w ork. She may appreciate "the astounding More Details
pluck I must have to go on & on- destroying if you w ill- and losing, it w ould appear, needless time, sw erving
neither to the right nor to the left- avoiding all compromise- and refusing all but a scientific result- and "the
miracle"!' W histler believes that his persistence has been w orthw hile and that he is about to reap lasting
benefits. Hopes that this w ill help her to get w ell. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W626
Regis], (postmark) Nov 3 95. 'Here is Sargent's letter, Chinkie' Stamford W hite and Sargent w ent to see the
Peacock Room. W hite w rote to inform W histler and w ould doubtless let him know if anything more came of Mrs
Jack's proposal to take the Peacock Room to America. W histler w ould be delighted if this could be done but is
afraid that it might be broken up or parts of it put in the 'Bates Hall', if that is 'the huge room or gallery w here I
am to do the panel?' Explains w hat he started to say in previous letter, that Sir W illiam Eden told Thomson in
Goupils that he w as pleased w ith the verdict, and refused first £200 and then £250 for the portrait of Lady
Eden w hen he receives it, "saying that it is w orth more!!' W ill get Webb to record Thomson's statement and
inform M. le President. 'the little w oman' believes the trial may be postponed until after January or even later. More Details
Thomson w ould be pleased to have a small exhibition next March; w hich w ould be better than holding one in
the Grafton Galleries. 'Little Brow n comes tomorrow about the Lithograph show !!' Encloses a letter from Mme
de Carriere w ho had been visited by Wobbles 'in the role of the 'beaufrere''. Bunnie w rote to W histler and is
doing several jobs for him. "Mrs Nellie" is sending her the tailor's address. '[Miles]' is attentive and sends Trixie
some flow ers. Enquires w ho Lady Trevellian is. W histler exclaims at Dumaurier's stupidity and explains that
Clement Scott married Dumaurier's sister, w ho died some time previously, so the Mrs Scott Trixie met w ould be
a second w ife. Suggests that Webb in his liking for success might be friendly w ith Dumaurier and his circle. Asks
if she is in better health and tells her that even if she does not like Kennedy, he must attend her, so W histler
w ill w rite to him. Asks if she read the prayer for her health in his last letter w hich he says all the time. (signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W627
Cards from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis],(postmark) Nov 7 1895. 'They are going on Chinkie- at least I think so- these fruits of the Lamp' and
W histler is glad she persuaded him to stay and continue w orking '& I think that I really have at last learned
that w hich w ill carry me through all the rest-... in the w ork one may seem less boyish- but perhaps also less More Details
irresponsable!' W histler regrets she dislikes Kennedy and cannot imagine w hy he mentioned Mary Duncan to
Trixie since W histler never mentioned her. W histler is glad she feels stronger. W histler sent some of his letters
by the first post, and has some business papers to attend to for Huish. 'Letter letter delightful/Dear
Luck.../(signed w ith butterfly)/W riting tonight.'
[This is not E.G. Kennedy but Doctor Kennedy]
MS Whistler W628
Regis], (postmark) Nov 8 1895. 'Dearest Chinkie' W histler received her letter. Suggests that she gets rid of the
servants if they w orry her. W histler sent a telegram after sending the letter by the first post w hich referred to
Bunnie's letter, and is still w aiting for a reply. Encloses a letter from Eddy and asks w hat this and another letter More Details
he sent have to say. Believes that he could do much better now the portrait of Eddy w hich he painted a year
previously, but Eddy seems pleased w ith it. Alexander w rote to W histler concerning the scandal follow ing on his
having discussed his w ife in a public letter. Peter w ill probably go up and visit Trixie tomorrow , Sunday or
Monday and tell her about the w ork. Enquires w hether she w as pleased w ith the progress mentioned in his
previous letter and tells her not to be depressed. 'Her ow n fond and devoted' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W629
Regis], (postmark) Nov 10 1895. 'Nice little letter Chinkie dear-' W histler thinks Lyme Regis in the rain more
dismal than 'Suffolk Street w ith the British Artists close by.' Encloses Nellie's last letter w hich is nonsense; he
cannot understand their journey abroad, and is amazed that W illie should have sat up all night to w rite to him;
W histler w ill reply. Thomson came dow n and made arrangements for an exhibition in March and the prospect of
success induced him to forgive 'the Lithographic business w ith the Fine Arts people.' A few days later Brow n
came dow n and W histler dealt w ith him w ithout show ing him any pictures. W histler is getting on w ell w ith his More Details
w ork and trying not to think about the passage of time. Peter leaves tomorrow so W histler w ill be alone but
upheld by the West Point tradition 'and indeed the hypnotizing emptiness of such early education w as of the
greatest w isdom!-' W histler tells her to notice how Peter's w ork has improved under W histler's influence.
'Especially look at the head of the little Rosie- and a w orkman to be one day painted -' Peter w ill tell her about
W histler's w ork, 'and the shops & things- & the little Lyme Regis maidens!-!' W histler has not quite completed
his business w ith Huish and w ill w rite again tonight. Prays for them both, and for her health. (signed w ith a
butterfly among clouds) 'Rather pretty! isn't it?'
MS Whistler W630
Card from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis], (postmark) Nov 11 1895. 'The Early Bird!-I fancy Chinkie you have got to expect it!-' Peter leaves today
and W histler asks Trixie to w rite him an account of w hat he says. Auguste is staying 'to w ash the brushes & More Details
look after the studio'. During his stay in Lyme Regis 'the one great truth that has impressed itself upon me, is
that time is an element in the making of pictures!! & haste is their undoing... I have taken more time hitherto in
attempting to do w ithout any than w ould have gone to make lots of masterpieces!!' Wonders w hy their servant
Louise should sulk. 'Bless her Luck!' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W631
Regis], (postmark) Nov 11 1895. 'Well he's off-is Peter!-and here I am Chinkie hanging on-as usual the last!'
Peter kindly lent him Auguste w ho has been very helpful in the studio. She must make Peter show her his w ork.
She w ill have received his letter by the early post this morning and his w ire. Asks if she is in less pain and if
Kennedy has sent the globules. Considers that if Kennedy is aw ay he should have arranged for his son to carry More Details
on his practice. W hen he replied to W histler's letter some days previously Kennedy said he w as going to call on
her the follow ing afternoon. W histler is glad Webb called on her; and may ask him to dispute some points in
the agreement w ith Huish. W histler must also w rite to Huish. W histler asks her opinion of Nellie's letter. He has
not w ritten to 'the Kinsella' but telegraphed that he expected to return in tw o w eeks time, and suggests Trixie
w rites in similar vein. 'Goodnight dear Luck & the little prayers for the tw o Wams' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W632
Regis], (postmark) Nov 12 1895. 'The sudden Bus!/Its all right Chinkie:' W histler's w ork is going w ell. She need
not w orry since he w as w orking hard the previous night on 'the Kinsella-the yaller Kinsella!' being now free
from the attentions of Peter and Auguste. Today he w ill send off an explanatory letter if he receives an answ er More Details
to his ire in time. She need not come dow n, since, how ever much he had w anted to come to Lyme Regis, he
has now had more than enough of it. Encloses a Chicago paper w hich he w as sent w hich in connection w ith
the centennial of Fort Wayne w here Major George Washington W histler w as born, says that W histler 'has truly
distinguished himself'. 'Have a dear good day/darling Luck/her fond/' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W633
Cards from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis], (postmark) Nov 18 95. 'Well you know -Chink-the Lamp-w ell the Lamp is something stupendous' W histler
expects that the enlightenment he has had after such a long struggle w ill have lasting effects (this is More Details
expresses metaphysically in a 'pome' about 'the Lamp' giving the revelation permitted by 'the Goddess' to the
'Grinder' so that he may become a 'Painter'). W histler expresses a hope raised by her letter that her health has
improved. He w ill send a note by the early bus next day. Complains that his little 'pome' has not been
completed ow ing to the untimely arrival of the bus. 'Love/Luck. Little prayers!' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W634
Regis], (postmark) Nov 18 95. 'The impudent Bus!-w ith a brazen sky!...Chinkie...' 'Old Grove' has been
celebrating for a w eek and is now confined to bed. W histler feels tired this morning after 'the outburst of w ar
song' w hich he w as prevented from finishing last night, and continues that in future he w ill be able to w ork
happily simply and easily for many years producing w ork of lasting value. The new scuttings that she sent about
Brookfield and Yardley do not give W histler any cause for alarm. He does not w ish to be lampooned but Webb
assured him in reply to his letter some days previously, that the 'piece' w as quite all right & W histler himself is More Details
sure they w ould not w ish to behave badly tow ards him. Enquires if Louise is attending to her duties and insists
that she must get the Major to stay w ith her in the hotel and look after her all the time. Asks if she has taken
the rooms in Half Moon Street and if so, advises her to move into them. Wobbles says Bunnie w ill come over
and tell Louise off and if needbe, she could be dismissed later. 'More tonight-Bless me my ow n Luck' (signed
w ith butterfly).
[Wobbles is W hibley]
MS Whistler W635
Regis], (postmark) Nov 18 1895. 'Darling Chinkie' W histler has w ritten to Way for Huish. Encloses copy of letter
to Webb and asks her to find out Webb's opinion, since he is inclined to let pass the report he read in the Daily
Telegraph that in Brookfield's play '"Jimmy W histler" w as not allow ed to take his place at the supper table More Details
because he had been cut out!' W histler w ants Trixie to get better and if she dislikes Kennedy they w ill look for
another doctor. Agrees that she should go to Mrs [Cams] for a couple of days and then move to the apartment
she has taken in Half Moon Street or w herever it is. Asks if the Major is staying in the hotel w ith her to help
w ith arrangements in the house ; and enquires if she liked the "pome". 'Goodnight darling Luck/And the best of
nights!/and w ake refreshed & strengthened & the little prayers for the tw o Wams' signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler W636
Card from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London. [Lyme
Regis] (postmark), (postmark) Nov 19 1895. 'The Buttefly Bus: this morning Chinkie...' W histler appreciated her
letter and her intention to get w ell and is relieved that the Major is staying w ith her. It appears from the cutting More Details
from 'the Westminster' w hich he encloses that the reference to W histler in Brookfield's play only lasts a minute
and is w ell intentioned and so is probably best left as it is, but she can check up on this w ith Webb. 'Love Luck'
MS Whistler W637
Regis], (postmark) Nov 19 1895. 'W hat I mean you Chinkie W ink, is by no means the upshot in these here
w eeks that I am floundering through' Explains that the know ledge he has gained depends on the combination
of his past and future experiences. W histler reminds her of some pictures w hich he w as unable to complete
successfully and should have been destroyed: 'You remember the little Woakes!-and the poor Boston girl-'
Compares this w ith some pictures in the gallery in Madrid w hich w ere touched up by Velasquez at the request
of the King of Spain, and Julian Story said w ere much improved by this, as W histler can now understand. More Details
W histler hopes to put some saving touches to his pictures w hen he returns: 'and poor old Duret for instance-
made really to live! -and even Sarasate- bye & bye-don'tt fear yet!- and perhaps one day the little Woakes-&
w hen w e go to America... even the Bosting girl need not bring us to shame!-' W histler w asted a lot of time in
the past through being unsure of w hat to do but now is quite confident. Remembers that he has not w ritten to
Story about his father. W histler liked her letter received that morning, he w ill w rite again by the early post on
the follow ing day. 'And Goodnight: my ow n W inks!/and beautiful sleep: & the little prayer!' (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler W638
Regis], (postmark) Nov 20 1895. 'My ow n W ink!' W histler is now able to settle dow n to w ork every day w ithout
preparation just like the clockw ork toys Peter used to buy in tow n on his w alks w ith Bunnie and the Major.
W histler w ill not be able to judge them until he returns because he is so busy but this is better than trying to More Details
perfect each one. W histler is sorry that Jonathan is alone 'in one of these horrid "homes"' after being 'all taken
to pieces by one of those superior Lady B's!-' The 'home' is near W illie's house and W histler has w ritten to
Jonathan and w ill visit him w hen he is in tow n. 'The little prayers Chinkie for the tw o Wams!' (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler W639
Letter from Beatrix W histler to James McNeill W histler, Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Devon. (postmark) Nov 2?
1895. 'Oh! ye gifted ones, follow your calling... no one ever yet died in the true path of his calling before he had
attained the pinnicle (sic). This my Chinkie love, is w hat I came upon today, in Borrow s Lavengro, it is apropos
of his brother w ho became a painter... It is an edition w ith an introduction by Theodore Watts... a great deal of
Watts and precious little of Borrow .' But she agrees w ith the quotation. She has told Peter to go and see More Details
Brookfield's play, but it sounds as if it all right: 'they say he has got off some things on du Maurier'. Louise has
stopped sulking and is being very kind. W histler must not return until he has finished his pictures and is
satisfied w ith his w ork, but she hopes he w ill never stay aw ay so long again. She has been in pain this w eek
perhaps because she w as so happy before. 'Sw eet, I think Ive loved you alw ays even from the Peacock Room
days: Your ow n' (signed w ith flow er)
MS Whistler W640
Card from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [1895] 'The Tally ho Bus! Chink!' Thanks her for her letter
w ith its encouraging quotation from Lavengro. Encloses letter from Webb w hich he meant to send w ith
previous day's letter, and one from Charley Brookfield w ho has been frightened into removing the W histler
character from his play, so unless Peter has already been to see the play he w ill not see it. Asks w hen his More Details
morning letters arrive, and w hen she is moving to Half Moon Street. W histler is glad 'that Louise has been
trodden under.' W histler w ill w rite again that night and promises to return soon. 'Our Luck. Love her fond'
[Removed from W histler's w allet, originally in the W hite Club of draw ers w ith BP III]
MS Whistler W641
Card from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 8 Half Moon St, Piccadilly, London. [Lyme Regis],
(postmark) Nov 26 1895. 'The dandy Bus! out again W ink!' W histler w ill recommence sending letters by the first
post since she misses them. Urges her to take cream in her tea. 'There has been an Interview w ith Menpes! all
about [Worpel] beautiful country! w hat a shame-' Asks her to send for the other letters and promises to w rite More Details
tonight. 'Luck dear' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Edmund H. W uerpel w as a painter w hose w ork W histler had encouraged. He w as connected to the St Louis
Museum of Fine Arts & corresponded to W histler in the 90s. See MS W histler W 1130-1135]
MS Whistler W642
Cards from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 8 Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, London. [Lyme Regis],
(postmark) Nov 27 1895. 'Chinkie - my W ink hold on! 'Til I tell you something!... that I have never done w ork
like this that you are to see directly!' It is much better than the examples Bunnie saw and admired. [Illustrates
butterfly nearly blow n upby the Genie produced by rubbing the Magic Lamp]: 'And so this is the true & faithful More Details
Story of the Genie, the Butterfly & the Grinder in the Studio by the Sea.' Now he is no longer struggling but
producing w ork that is inherently valuable and that Mr Thompson w ill endow w ith economic value. W histler
thinks he need stay only a couple more days. '& God bless the tw o nice Wams.' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W643
(postmark) Nov 28 1895. 'As I told you this morning W ink, pore Mortimer seems to have had rather a cold time
of it w ith this spoil he meandered back from W uerpel's country w ith!-' W histler w ill w rite to W uerpel w hen he
returns in a day or tw o. Meanw hile he must w ire the people in Philadelphia about Eddy's portrait and tells her
to ask the Major to return his letter next day. Asks her to enquire if Webb has heard any more from Lady Archie More Details
since she got the photograph she w anted, for her "Book of Beauties". Apologises for joking about the [Bhurles
?] since he w as really pleased about the Tanagra figures and she can therefore reassure 'the gentleman from
the Alps' about their action. W histler remembered to see old Grove, and he has a puppy ready for Cecil.
W histler hopes that w hen Trixie sees his pictures 'She w ill see in them w hat Baron Jones called long ago "much
Promise"!?' w hich w ill be enough. 'Sometimes I remember poor Boehm w ho said "I dont w ork, I labour"!-' '&
God bless the Sw eet Wam & her good Grinder' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W644
(postmark) Nov 29 1895. 'Chink! You never saw such noses W inks!' W histler is completing paintings of 'these
children-w hose noses I dont think you have seen out side the Louvre!' and w ill return w hen they are finished.
He finds that he no longer needs to w ipe and scrape out his w ork to succeed. Thomson has had the frames
prepared and sent a couple to W histler on the previous day so Trixie can have a preview of tw o paintings as More Details
soon as W histler has put the finishing touches to one of them. Mr Thomson's man might bring them round on
Monday afternoon, if the Major goes and asks him, and arranges also to get an easel to display them. W histler
has been busy w ith Thomson and Huish arranging an exhibition. He intends to w rite and send some
lithographs to Huish by the same post. W histler has received many telegrams. '& bless th Wam & her... painter!'
MS Whistler W645
Card from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 8 Half Moon Street, Piccadilly, London. [Lyme Regis],
(postmark) Nov 30 1895. 'I thought that you w ould perhaps like to see a letter I w rote to Huish the other day-'
w hich gives W histler's account of his interview w ith Menpes, and w as returned by Huish at W histler's request,
w ith appreciative comments. W histler asks her also to return the card w hen she has read it. W histler has just More Details
received her letter and she w ill now be reading his previous night's letter w ith the proposal concerning the
pictures. W histler thinks they w ill now be able to go to America. Asks her not to forget about Vine Street on the
follow ing day. [Draw ing of small spotted dog]: 'Cicie's new dorg W inks!... Grove w as chorkling w ith delight over
him-I never saw anything so funny out of a Noahs Ark!' 'Luck! Love' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler G206
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of State, Home Department. [1887] 'Sir' W histler called on the
Sec. of State after his return from abroad to thank him for his assistance. He now conveys the appreciation of
the Society of the Queen's command that they should be called the 'Royal Society of British Artists': w hich w as More Details
announced at a Special Meeting on the previous evening: and the w ish that their gratitude and loyalty should
be expressed to the Queen. 'And I am,/Sir/Your obedient servant./JMcNeill W histler'.
Draft in W histler's hand to H. County on verso
MS Whistler G207
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of State, Home Department, [W hitehall].Letter from James
McNeill W histler to Secretary of State, Home Department, [W hitehall]. [1887] 'Sir' W histler called on the Sec. of
State after his return from abroad to thank him for his assistance. He now conveys the appreciation of the More Details
Society of the Queen's command that they should be called the 'Royal Society of British Artists': w hich w as
announced at a Special Meeting on the previous evening: and the w ish that their gratitude and loyalty should
be expressed to the Queen. 'And I am,/Sir/Your obedient servant./JMcNeill W histler'.
[Another copy of MS W histler G206]
MS Whistler G208
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of State, Home Department, [W hitehall]. [1887] 'Sir' W histler
called on the Sec. of State after his return from abroad to thank him for his assistance. He now conveys the
appreciation of the Society of the Queen's command that they should be called the 'Royal Society of British More Details
Artists': w hich w as announced at a Special Meeting on the previous evening: and the w ish that their gratitude
and loyalty should be expressed to the Queen. 'And I am,/Sir/Your obedient servant./JMcNeill W histler'.
[Another copy of MS W histler G206]
MS Whistler G209
Letter from Godfrey Lushington to James McNeill W histler, The President of the Royal Society of British Artists.
W hitehall, 25 August 1887. 'Sir,' The Secretary of State returns the Address from the Society of British Artists to More Details
the Queen. Mr. Matthew w ould like the alteration mentioned in W histler's letter of 10 August to be made Ref.
B1676/5. 'I am,/Sir,/Your obedient servant,/Godfrey Lushington'
MS Whistler G210
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Godfrey Lushington, [W hitehall]. [August 1887] 'Sir' W histler received his More Details
letter (ref.B1676/5) and the Memorial to the Queen: and informs the Secretary of the Home Department that he
w ill have the alteration made. 'I am,/Sir,/Your obedient servant/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G211
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Godfrey Lushington, [W hitehall]. [August 1887] 'Sir' W histler received his
letter (ref.B1676/5) and the Memorial to the Queen: and informs the Secretary of the Home Department that he More Details
w ill have the alteration made. 'I am,/Sir,/Your obedient servant/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G212
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Godfrey Lushington], [W hitehall]. Sept 1887. 'Sir' Returns the memorial to More Details
the Queen w ith the alterations mentioned in his letter ref B 1676/5. 'Believe me to be,/Sir' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G213
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Godfrey Lushington], [W hitehall]. Sept 1887. 'Sir' Returns the memorial to More Details
the Queen w ith the alterations mentioned in his letter ref B 1676/5. 'Believe me to be,/Sir' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G214
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Godfrey Lushington?]. [1887] 'Dear Sir,' W histler w as invited as President
of the Society of British Artists to attend the Naval review at Spithead by her Majesty on 23 July. He recorded
the occasion in a series of etchings from Tilbury to Portsmouth. Asks [L.] w ho helped him w ith the presentation More Details
of a Memorial through the Secretary of State for the Home Department to advise him how to present these to
the Queen, as an expression of loyalty. 'And I am/Your most obedient Servant' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G215
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Godfrey Lushington?]. [1887] 'Dear Sir,' W histler w as invited as President
of the Society of British Artists to attend the Naval review at Spithead by her Majesty on 23 July. He recorded
the occasion in a series of etchings from Tilbury to Portsmouth. Asks [L.] w ho helped him w ith the presentation More Details
of a Memorial through the Secretary of State for the Home Department to advise him how to present these to
the Queen, as an expression of loyalty. 'And I am/Your most obedient Servant' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G216
Letter from Ponsonby Fane to James McNeill W histler, Society of British Artists, Pall Mall East, S.W. Lord
Chamberlain's Office, St. James Palace, S.W., 6th June 1887. 'Sir' The Lord Chamberlain invites W histler as More Details
President of the Society of British Artists to attend the Queen's Jubilee Thanksgiving Service in Westminster
Abbey on Tuesday 21 June. 'I am,/Sir,/Your most obedient Servant,/I. Ponsonby Fane.'
MS Whistler G217
Letter from Lord Chamberlain's Office to James McNeill W histler. St. James Palace, S.W., 13 June 87. 'The Lord
Chamberlain presents his compliments & encloses a Ticket of admission to Her Majesty's Jubilee Thanksgiving More Details
Service. He requests that the accompanying Form of receipt may be returned to him. Robes, Uniform, or Levee
Dress w ill be w orn on the occasion' (unsigned)
MS Whistler G218
Letter from Messrs. Greenfield & Cracknall, Solicitors to Messrs. Geo. & W m. Webb, 39 New Broad Street,
[London] E.C. 3 Lancaster Place, Strand, London W.C., 4th August 1897. 'Dear Sirs/Way v. W histler.' They saw
Mr. Way after their interview on the previous Saturday and he agrees to a payment of £100 in cash and £75
payable in six months time. Mr. Way w ill give up all the lithographic stones except 'Siesta' and the lithotint 'The More Details
Thames' w hich he w ill retain as surety until the payment of the £75, together w ith a roll of canvas portraits.
Way w ill be prepared to print any number of prints up to 100 of each of the stones he holds as surety, on being
paid for this by W, up to the payment of the £75. 'Yours truly,/Greenfield & Cracknall'
MS Whistler G220
Account from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Webb & Co., [39 New Broad St., London E.C.]. [From Way's
Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London10 August 1897. 'Way & W histler' Receipt for More Details
£175 from Messrs. Webb & Co. in settlement of their account for £207.3.2. less £15.19.2. received from the
Goupil Gallery. 'Greenfield & Cracknall'
MS Whistler G221
Letter from James McNeill W histler to La Comtesse Greffulhe. Chelsea, Nov. 30. 1889. 'Comment vous remercier,
chere Comtesse, pour la belle "broderie rouge" que vous m'envoyez! S'il y avait quelque chose qui puisse me
rendre encore plus fier de la grande distinction, dont vous me donnez la premiere nouvelle, ce serait la More Details
certitude que c'est par les plus jolies mains de France qu'est passe le fil.-' (signed w ith butterfly) (the butterfly
w earing a red rosette).
[Ed. New ton, p.59]
MS Whistler G222
Letter from La Comtesse Greffuhle to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Bois Boudran, Seine &
Marne, 16 Mars 91. 'Cher grand ami!' Compliments W histler on his choice of a model for a portrait, in Robert de
Montesquiou. Reminds him of his belief in the 'Know ledge of a lifetime' being of more significance in the
production of a picture than the time expended on it. Advises him on the pose suitable for the expression of More Details
the sitter's character. She w ould prefer him in profile, like a Michelangelo sculpture, but W histler w ill prefer a
front view . 'Croyez, je vous prie, a la profonde admiration d'une alliee/.
[Ed. New ton, p.88]
MS Whistler G223
Visiting card from La Comtesse Greffulhe to James McNeill W histler. 8, Rue d'Astorg, June 1892. 'Monsieur,
Voulez vous venir lundi soir 9h/2 ici assister a une seance donnee en l'honneur de mon jeune et illustre parent. More Details
Vous y verrez Mr. Magnard directeur du Figaro lequel est anxieux de vous connaitre- Je vous ai promis!!! Vous
etes compromis. CG'.
[Ed. New ton, p.189]
MS Whistler G224
Account from Annie Gregory to James McNeill W histler. April 23rd 1859. Record of settlement of bill for £5.10 for
board and lodging due on 26 September and paid by instalments from February to April. 'Anne Gregory'. More Details
Another lodgers bill on other side?
MS Whistler G231
Letter from James McNeill W histler to "Bunthorne" [George Crossmith]. nd. [1885/7] 'Je te savois brave-...' He
quotes the King Henri, to explain that he did not realize Bunthorne w as more amazing than W histler himself.
'Thine/' (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Grossmith created part of Bunthorne in Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience in 1881. See G. Grossmith's memoirs A
society clow n for quotation of this letter, and also the D'Oyly Carte Centenary booklet, for caption of a picture of
Crossmith as Bunthorne containing the follow ing: 'Grossmith w rote to James McNeil [sic] W histler for permission
to w ear the little w hite lock in his hair. W histler w rote back... [text of letter]"]
MS Whistler G232
Letter from Sir Coutts Lindsay to James McNeill W histler. The Grosvenor Gallery, New Bond Street, April 18 1884. More Details
'My dear W histler' L. admires the portrait of Lady Lonsdale but asks W histler to w ithdraw the unfinished
portrait of M. Duret. 'Believe me/Yours Sincerely/Coutts Lindsay'
MS Whistler G233
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Sir Coutts Lindsay], [The Grosvenor Gallery]. [1884] 'My dear Sir Coutts'
Both pictures are too dirty from their journey. The portrait L. admired is not Lady Lonsdale but Lady Archibald
Campbell. W histler w ill send for the portrait of Duret although it w ill look fine w hen it is cleaned and varnished More Details
and he thinks L. should have in his w ork if not his popularity. W histler has been ill or w ould have proposed an
alternative. 'Alw ays most sincerely yrs' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Gutekunst. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], March 23 [1893] 'Dear Mr. Gutekunst.'
W histler encloses 15 more lithographs and a statement of their account. He includes the portrait of Mallarmé of More Details
w hich few proofs remain. G. has not acknow ledges the proofs W histler sent a month ago. 'Very sincerely./J
McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler G235
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7, Woodside Place, Glasgow , April 10. 91. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' G. thinks the city w ill do very w ell to acquire the picture of Carlyle. W histler w ill know all about the More Details
Municipal moves and G. assures him of the support of local artists 'Believe me to be/Yrs: very truly/James
Guthrie'
MS Whistler G236
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. West House, Glebe Place, Chelsea. S.W., July 18th. '98 [or
'99] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter about his Academy Notice, w hich w as given to him by More Details
Lavery, and also for the present of W histler's book, inscribed by W. He had received a copy from tw o of his best
friends, inscribed w ith their names, a few w eeks previously, and w as delighted w ith it. 'Yours ever faithfully
James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G237
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow ,December 1st 1901. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' G. is sorry W histler w as too ill to see him w hen he called. Lavery found out that they had
misunderstood the affair w ith the Scottish Academy. W histler must w rite saying he is w illing to accept honorary More Details
membership before he can be elected. G. only learnt this w hen he discussed it w ith the President Sir George
Reid, and if W histler w ill w rite now Reid w ill propose his name and G. second it. 'W ith best regards Yours
sincerely James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G238
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Guthrie, 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow . Jan 1902. 'My dear Guthrie-'
W histler has been ill and travelling in search of health. Asks G. to tell Sir George Reid that he w ould be More Details
honoured to be admitted to the Royal Scottish Academy, and expresses his gratitude to Reid and G. 'And I
am,/my dear Guthrie/Alw ays sincerely/JMW '
MS Whistler G239
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow , January 27th 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Hopes W histler is better. Sir George Reid is w riting to W histler and w ill give notice of his proposal at
the next General Meeting and deal w ith it at the follow ing meeting, w hich w ill be w ithin the next tw o months. If More Details
W histler agrees, Walton has persuaded Mr. Studd to lend his picture by W histler to the forthcoming RSA
exhibition 1 February. 'W ith every good w ish Yours alw ays truly/James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G240
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to James Guthrie, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. March 19 1902 More Details
[Postmark] 'Royal Scottish academy Has honoured itself by unanimously electing you an honorary member on
my motion seconded by mole all delighted Guthrie'
MS Whistler G241
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to James Guthrie, Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. [March 1902] More Details
'Convey P beg great appreciation of high distinction conferred/W histler'
MS Whistler G242
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Guthrie, 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow . March 20th 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' His telegram w ill have announced W histler's election as HRSA. This is the highest honour they can
give and it w as unanimously passed. W. U. Hole seconded G.'s motion. The President w as very pleased. Thanks More Details
W histler for letting Mr. Studd lend his picture to their exhibition. 'W ith many good/w ishes, yours alw ays
truly/James Guthrie'.
[See also George Kay]
MS Whistler G243
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. Row more, Row , Dumbartonshire, June 22nd 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' G. w rote to the President and Council of the RSA telling them of W histler's reaction to his election as
honorary member, w hen he saw W histler in Chelsea. Encloses a letter from the secretary Kay and suggests More Details
W histler w rites to them formally. 'G.'
[Enclosed w as 3/84]
MS Whistler G244
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow , August 24th 1902. 'Forgive
me, dear Mr. W histler, for this delay.' Thanks W histler for sending him his letter to the Morning Post and the More Details
leader, about W histler at the Hague. He is glad W histler is now honoured and thoroughly appreciated. 'W ith
best w ishes Yours Sincerely/James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G245
Telegraph from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Hope Street, More Details
Edinburgh, 13 November 1902 [Postmark] 'Thank you heartily my president for your valued message/Guthrie'
MS Whistler G246
Telegram from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. [7 Woodside Place,
Glasgow ], 8 April 1903 [Postmark] 'Much regret you cannot come for april graduation' offers to persuade More Details
Principal [R.H. Story of Glasgow University] to confer the degree in absentia and save W histler further trouble
'Guthrie'
MS Whistler G247
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow , April 8 1903. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Miss Story said W histler had w ritten to say he could not attend the graduation ceremony in April and More Details
the Principal had suggested July. To save W histler troubled G. telegraphed suggesting he be capped in
absentia. G. and New bury w ill arrange this. 'W ith kind regards to Miss Philip/Yours Sincerely James Guthrie'
MS Whistler G248
Telegram from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. [7 Woodside Place,
Glasgow ], 17 April 1903 [Postmark] 'Have seen Principal w ho is most kind your degree w ill be conferred in More Details
absentia at Tuesdays ceremony may I be there to see and to cheer I understand principal w ill w rite to you
Guthrie'
MS Whistler G249
Letter from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler. 7 Woodside Place, Glasgow ,April 17 1903. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' G. w as glad to be able to help W, and appreciated his message. G. saw the Principal w ho said the More Details
degree w ould be conferred in W histler's absence. Miss Story and New bery have both helped. Sends his
regards to Miss Philip 'Ever Yours Sincerely/James Guthrie.'
MS Whistler G250
Telegram from James Guthrie to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. [7 Woodside Place, More Details
Glasgow ], 21 April 1903. 'Warmest congratulations principal read your letter at Luncheon after ceremony &
utmost goodw ill w as expressed by all I acknow ledged this for you Guthrie'
MS Whistler H1
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler.nd. [July 1848] 'a/ Mon petit frere Jacques.' Thanks him for
his letter on the occasion of his birthday. 'Il me semble que tu me promets de bien etudier la musique a More Details
present, et quand tu te sers de ce crayon il faut penser a ta promesse et aussi, a l'amour que ta soeur te
porte' (unsigned).
[W histler's birthday 11 July]
MS Whistler H2
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler.nd. [1848] 'Dearest Jemmie' W histler's letter arrived too More Details
late but Marie w ill sent it on to mother by Mr. Fairbanks. Marie promises to reply to his letter. Seymour send his
regards. 'Ecris moi toujours/a toi de coeur/Sis'
MS Whistler H3
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. Riddings, Derbyshire,[Saturday
Summer 1848] 'My dear Jemmie' She heard from Hull that her mother and W ill w ere safely on board ship City of
Aberdeen (Captain Knocker). Enquires how W histler is getting on and send her regards to James Mossah. More Details
W histler must come to visit them at Christmas. They are staying w ith Seymour's Aunt Mibb at present. Hopes
W histler likes Mr. and Mrs. Phillots. Mr. Hussy w ill forw ard W histler's letters from Sloane Street. 'Goodbye dear
Jemmie/& w rite very soon to/yr affectionate/"Sis.'
MS Whistler H4
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler. Sloane St., 'Sunday' [1848] 'Dear Jemmie' Seymour and More Details
she arrived back in London and heard that mother had a safe passage to Copenhagen on her w ay to St.
Petersburg. 'Ever dear Jemmie/yr affect/Sis'
MS Whistler H5
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. nd. [autumn 1848] 'Mon cher
Jem' Asks w hen the holidays start and w hen James Mossah w ill come home. Refers to the visits of Mrs. and More Details
Miss Emma Maingay, and Mr. and Mrs. Edw ards. Seymour need not send the medicine since 'Mrs. P' can easily
obtain it. '...your ever affectionate/Sis-'
MS Whistler H6
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. 62 Sloane St., [1848] after [28
November] 'Dear Jemmie-' Sends mother's letter and tells W histler to send his next letter to her at St.
Petersburg by Mr. Fairbanks. 'Mr. P.' w ill give W histler pocket money and pay for the journey to London for More Details
Christmas. She expects him on the 15th, w ith his companion. She has the portrait of their mother for him to
see. Seymour looks forw ard to seeing him. 'Ever yr affect/Sis-'.
[Mr. P is Mr. Phillott]
MS Whistler H7
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. Sloane St, [1848] 'Monday' [4 or
21 Dec prob.] 'My dear Jemmie' They expect W histler on the 15th. His desk, clothes, books and a letter from his More Details
mother have arrived. His mother sent H. her portrait. Sends regards to James Mossah and Mrs. Phillott.
W histler's next letter must be in German. 'Ever yr affrect/Sis-'
MS Whistler H8
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. [Dec 1848] 'Well- dear Jemmie-'
W hen she got W histler's letter she w rote to Mr. Phillott to obtain permision for W histler to leave on the 14th, so More Details
James and he should arrive on the 15th. They hope Mr. Prince w ill be w ith them during the holidays. [Seymour]
sends his love. His mother has sent W histler some plaid for a w aistcoat. '-& think of me dear as yr affect/Sis'
MS Whistler H9
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. nd. [1848-9] 'My dear Jemmie' More Details
Asks if W histler has w ritten to his mother. [Seymour] sends his love. Sends regards to James Mossah. 'Ever yr
affect/Sis-'
MS Whistler H10
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, "Pomfret". [28 Jul 1849] 'My ow n dear Jemmie' Seymour
and she send their love to W illie and W histler before they sail on the follow ing day, and urge them to look after More Details
their mother. She w ill value W illie's brooch, and W histler's copy of the portrait w hen it is completed. Mr. Lloyd
sends his love. Hopes he w ill remember them and the baby. '...yr ever loving/& affect./Sis-'
MS Whistler H11
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Military Academy, West Point, State of New York]. Sloane
St.,9 Nov [1851] 'Dear Jemmie' She has been posing for Boxall. Seymour thinks W histler w ould like a book they
have been lent of engravings of the pictures, including the Titians, in the gallery at Florence. Uncle W illiam
[McNeill] is in London, and Uncle Sw ift and McRea have visited them. W ishes W histler could see Punch of the More Details
[Illustrated] New s. Annie and the children have got to know W histler from his picture. She is glad his mother
and W illie have visited W histler. Refers also to Charles and Henry Cole, Dr. Playfair, Prince Albert and the end of
the exhibition, & a Yankee actor Mr. Silsbee. '...yrs affecte/Sis.'
[Earliest mention of the Coles]
MS Whistler H12
Letters from Emma Maingay & Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Military Academy, West Point, State of
New York]. 62 Sloane St, 9 Apr [1852] 'Dear Jemmie' She is glad W histler passed his exams and is now a cadet.
Her portrait by 'Mr.Boxall', w hich w as completed from memory, w ill be show n at the Academy w ith his portrait of
Lady Hood. They do not think it looks like her. Uncle [McNeill], Uncle Sw ift and McRea Sw ift visited them last
night. W illiam and Emma Maingay are staying w ith them. She is enclosing this letter w ith one to his mother. More Details
'Ever yr affecte/D D H.'
'Dear Jemmie' She has not seen W histler since they w ere in Preston at the time of Debo's marriage. She hopes
to see W histler and his brother one day. His sister's children talk a lot about him. '...this w ith my love from/yr
old friend/Emma Maingay'.
[See 1/73 - 25 Nov - she w as being painted by Boxall]
MS Whistler H15
Letter from Deborah Haden to W illiam W histler, [Paris]. [62 Sloane Street, London.], [April 1867] 'My dear W illie'
W illie and Jemmie have refused to see Seymour's point of view and their letters therefore only upset her. She
explains that on his arrival in Paris Seymour w rote telling Mrs. James Traer the cost of different sorts of burial.
She had inherited only Traer's insurance and chose the cheapest funeral. Seymour tried to get money from More Details
Drummond and then had to return having made arrangements, and sent money to the agent w ho carry them
out. Seymour did more than w as required of him considering Traer's treatment of him. Asks them not to w rite to
her any more about this and complains that they have upset her by telling everybody their story. She thinks
their mother w ill be upset to hear that W illie supported Jemmie in his attack on Seymour in a cafe 'Affectly
yours/DSH'
MS Whistler H16
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler. 62 Sloane Street, [London], Saturday April 27th [1867]
'My dear Jem' Asks w hy W histler cannot resist attacking people. W illie and W histler did not know the difficulties
Seymour has had w ith Traer w ho has been a drunkard for years. He offered Traer a separation on generous More Details
terms and then heard nothing until six w eeks later he learnt Traer had died in Paris, and in compassion for his
w ife w ent to Paris to arrange a funeral. His treatment by W illie and W histler w as quite unmerited 'I am utterly
miserable about it-/Sis.'
MS Whistler H17
Letter from Deborah Haden to James & W illiam W histler. [62] Sloane Street, [London], Tuesday April 30th.
[1867] 'My dear Jemmie & W illie' She w rote to them on Saturday but they may not have had the letter. She More Details
complains that their public criticisms of Seymour and misjudged praise of Traer have hurt her more than
Seymour 'Sis-'
MS Whistler H18
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Deborah Haden, [62 Sloane Street, London]. [May 1867] 'My dear Sis-'
W histler has patiently suffered her husband's insults to everyone in their family over the years for her sake. More Details
W hen he insulted both W histler and the mother and sister of W histler's friend Traer the other day W histler had
to punish him. W histler has not made his opinions public, but has w ritten to her husband that he w ill have
nothing more to do w ith him. 'Affectionately/JAM W histler'
MS Whistler H19
Letter from Deborah Haden to James McNeill W histler. [62] Sloane Street, [London], May 3rd [1867] 'My dear
Jemmie' W histler's conduct w as inexcusable and she returns his letter. W histler had already attacked Legros More Details
and his recent actions w ere not justified by the provocation. She does not w ish him to w rite again or send the
letter he mentioned, and advises him not to return to England for a w hile. She could not see him if he did come.
'Sis.'
MS Whistler H21
Letter from [Deborah Haden] to James McNeill W histler. Sonning, Berks, 23 February [1885] 'Dear Jim' Although
she did not hear his lecture she is honoured to read the complimentary reports of her brother's lecture. 'Affectly More Details
yours/D.H.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler H23
Letter from Lady Haden to James McNeill W histler. Woodcote, Alresford, Hants, 18 Nov 1888. 'My dear Jemmie'
Congratulates him on his marriage and hopes to meet her sister-in-law w hen they return from abroad. More Details
'...believe me as ever/yr affectionate/Sis.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Deborah Haden. 28 Tite Street, Chelsea, [April 1889] [1888-9] 'My dear
Sis' W illie told him that she w ould like to know all about his latest 'scalp', and he encloses a full account from
the 'Sporting and Dramatic New s' and w ould like to know w hat she thinks of it. Asks if she heard W histler had
been elected an Honorary Member of the Royal Academy of Munich, and has now been aw arded the Order of More Details
the Holy St Michael by H.R.H. the Prince Luitpold, Regent of Bavaria, as he w as informed by letter from the
German Ambassador. 'Voila! ce que l'on dit du moi, dans la Gazette du Holande!!' Asks w hen she w ill come to
tow n and see them, as he is sure she and Trixie w ould like each other. 'Alw ays your affectionate
brother/J.McN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Haden Seymour. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,[1895] 'My dear Sis' W histler
has just received her card and is glad she liked the account of his Interview in Paris, in the papers. Expects she
w ill be indignant at the Interview printed in the papers, w ith George Moore, w hich suggested that the affair
w as the outcome of W histler's dissatisfaction w ith the outcome of the trial, w hereas in fact it w as the result 'of
a gross letter from Mr Moore to myself-' w hich he made public even before W histler received it, in the Pall Mall More Details
Gazette. Encloses the concluding letter from W histler's seconds w hich w as commented upon, and most of it
printed, in The Times. Trixie sends her love and is better than w hen they met. Encloses the cutting from The
Times and w ould like to know people's opinion of the Eden and Moore affairs. W histler is sure that Moore's
social life in Paris is finished. 'Affectionately my dear Sis/Jim'.
[Burnet & George Moore]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [1895x6] 'My dear
Sis' W histler w ill try to sell the picture for W illie, and w ill send for it from Paris, having been trying unsuccessfully
to sell it for some time. W histler is sorry that W illie has been ill and sends a cheque, urging him to accept this
as an advance on the picture and go to the country. Asks her to acknow ledge this. 'Alw ays w ith love/J.McNeill More Details
W histler'.
[Copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip from letter bought by C.L. Freer through Mr Brixby and lent to her in 1974.
Freer 24 (mf 53-4)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,[1895?] 'My dear Sis' Asks if
she received the papers w ith 'The letter from M.M. Viele Griffin and Octave Mirbeau in reply to Mr Moore's
interview in the English papers.' w hich he enclosed w ith a note and w ould like to know her opinion. W histler More Details
also sent a cutting from the Times. He has appealed against the decision in the Eden case and asks if she has
seen the Edens, or anything about them in the country papers, to let him know . Asks if W illie is w ell as W histler
has not heard from him. 'W ith love from us both/Affectionately/Jim'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [1896x7] 'Well my
dear Sis' W histler is glad to have W illie's letter saying he is w here he should be, and asks for his address. The
picture is coming via Goupils from Paris and W histler w ill do his best to sell it. W histler is busy and w orried, has
w ork to complete here but may go over briefly to Paris. In a tome 'The Genesis of the United States' compiled
from old and State documents W histler has found 'the original grant of land in Virginia - by Royal Charter - in More Details
the year 1609 - There is the full list of all w ho then w ent over to Virginia, and among them, is "Frances W histler,
Gentleman"' w hich is earlier than any ancestor discovered by W illie and w ould fit the requirement of the hall
mark 'F.F.V.' 'w hereat I w ill also acknow ledge that my ow n American snobbery is greatly tickled - and the taint of
Low ell w ashed out!!-'.
[See Pennell Vol I page 4]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. 8 Fitzroy Street, [1897 x 1900] 'My dear Sis' As she
is in W impole Street asks her to tell W illie that now he has the miniature, unless she left it in the cab, and
W histler w ould like the Boxall portrait, w hich the Fine Art Society people w ill collect w ithin the next couple of More Details
days and leave a receipt for. W ishes she could stay for longer visits. 'Alw ays affectionately/'(signed w ith
butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden.[1897 x 1900] 'My poor dear Sis!' W histler has
looked through W illie's paper and is sure he might have told W histler all this and W histler might have taken the
portrait from the w all of the consulting room, but he does not remember it. How ever if W illie says their mother
gave him the picture he can have it back, even if 'like a true McNeill' she gave it to the w rong brother. Suggests More Details
they have it copied. W histler certainly did not acquire it by 'subterfuge' w hich suggests the calculation of his
days as President of the 'British Artists'. Asks her to send the letter to W illie as she sent his to W. 'Alw ays
affectionately-et touts mes excuses for my share in your bother-' (signed w ith butterfly) ps. W histler is going to
w rite to Arthur and asks if she has any further suggestions.
[Freer 25 (mf 55-6)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden.[1897] 'It is an age Sis since I saw you! and I miss
you-' He w as glad to get her verse but it made him sad. Asks if she received 'the Mallarmé and liked it. She w ill
have heard of his late successful offensive. An American said to him recently 'I really believe these people love
you!' Asks w hat she thinks of his 'beautiful little Arcadian Interlude'. Continues on receipt of her letter, that
Mallarmé is difficult but the truest of friends. W histler felt revenged on Moore for the past by his dismissal from More Details
the w itness stand by the judge w hen he admitted he knew nothing of lithography, but knew Degas! W histler
thinks his Iddyll on the Moore calf w as one of his best ideas. Expects the affair w ill have a good effect on the
Eden case, and certainly destroy Moore and Walter Sickert. (signed w ith butterfly).
[N.B. Mention of Lithography trial (Sickert), Moore, Mallarmé, Eden Case. Freer 26 (mf 58-60)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden. Etretat, 'Monday' [1897] 'My dear Sis' W histler has
been so tired w ith w ork that he has come aw ay for a few days rest but hopes to see her in the studio w hen he
returns to tow n. Thanks her for her letter and is glad W illie benefited from the trip. Suggests they visit him
together again. W histler has 'been painting the portrait of young George Vanderbilt - w ho is charming.' W histler More Details
w ill show it to her for it is generally admired. Asks if she saw a report in the papers of a W histler Syndicate
w hich may ensure W histler gets his money at last. Hopes she is fit again. 'Alw ays affectionately/Your fond
brother/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Possibly 1897 - reference le Vanderbilt portrait. This w ould give one a clue as to the dates of the other letters
to Lady Haden w hich precede this in the letter-book. Freer 27 (mf 61-2)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Seymour Haden, 104 Queen's Gate, South Kensington, London S.W.
[English stamp] 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,Dec. 1897 [1898] 'My dear Sis' Sends his best w ishes for the New Year.
Asks if she received the report of the 'conclusions' of the Avocat General unbiasedly summing up the case More Details
before the court in the Palais de Justice, upholding W histler's position in destroying the portrait rather than let
it fall into the hands of Sir W illiam Eden, as a result of w hich W histler has had a new Statute made in his
honour for the Code Napoleon, 'and Hayman the Islander is shamed before the people'. unsigned.
[Freer 28 (mf 63-4)]
MS Whistler H36
Letter from Seymour Haden to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead'. 62 Sloane St., London, 14 Dec More Details
[1848] 'My dear Jemmie' Sis has had a daughter. They expect to see W histler soon. Thanks Mossah for his note.
'Your affect ever/Seymour Haden'
MS Whistler H37
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden. 333 Rue St. Honore, [Paris], [1867] 'There
w as not time this morning to say w hat might have been-' W histler knew all about H.'s relations w ith Traer w ho
w as W histler's friend: how he persecuted Traer and maligned him before the Board of Commissioners but
w ould not agree to dissolve the partnership. W histler often had to comfort Traer. He compares H. to Pecksniff More Details
and assures him that many people have seen through his pretensions. W histler has had to endure his insults
to various members of his family for the sake of his sister. Today he punished him as he deserved and w ill have
nothing more to do w ith him. 'JAMcNW histler-'.
Copy
MS Whistler H38
Letter from Sir Francis Seymour Haden to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Tudor House, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. 62
Sloane Street, [London], June 16th 1867. 'Dear Mr. Rossetti' H. thinks W histler w as sensible to refer to R.'s
judgement and H. thought it best to do likew ise. He includes a copy of his memorandum to the Committee of More Details
the Burlington Club. H. suggests that R. joins w ith some friends of himself to investigate the bad relationship
betw een himself and his brother-in-law 'I am, dear Mr Rossetti/faithfully yrs/F. Seymour Haden'.
W ith enclosure - copy of memorandum sent by S. Haden to Burlington Club
MS Whistler H39
Letter from Sir Francis Seymour Haden to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, Tudor House, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. 62
Sloane Street, [London],June 16th 1867. 'Dear Mr. Rossetti' H. thinks W histler w as sensible to refer to R.'s
judgement and H. thought it best to do likew ise. He includes a copy of his memorandum to the Committee of More Details
the Burlington Club. H. suggests that R. joins w ith some friends of himself to investigate the bad relationship
betw een himself and his brother-in-law 'I am, dear Mr Rossetti/faithfully yrs/F. Seymour Haden'.
W ith enclosure - copy of memorandum sent by S. Haden to Burlington Club
MS Whistler H40
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden, [52 Sloane Street, London.]. 2 Lindsey Row ,
Chelsea,July 14. 1868. 'I think it right that you should know ...' W histler has sent the Committee of the
Burlington Club a copy of his letter to the Marquiss d'Azeglio describing H.'s accusations to the Club in w hich he
used conversations w ith W histler w hen W histler w as his guest, and the Committee's actions as a result of H.'s More Details
statements. H. lied in stating that both W histler and his brother attacked him. W histler know s that H. dictated
the letter from Legros to H. w hich H. passed on to the Club. W histler w ill make know n all the true facts both in
London and Paris. 'JAMW '.
Copy
MS Whistler H40
Chelsea,July 14. 1868. 'I think it right that you should know ...' W histler has sent the Committee of the
Burlington Club a copy of his letter to the Marquiss d'Azeglio describing H.'s accusations to the Club in w hich he
used conversations w ith W histler w hen W histler w as his guest, and the Committee's actions as a result of H.'s More Details
statements. H. lied in stating that both W histler and his brother attacked him. W histler know s that H. dictated
the letter from Legros to H. w hich H. passed on to the Club. W histler w ill make know n all the true facts both in
London and Paris. 'JAMW '.
Copy
MS Whistler H41
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden. 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea, July 14th. and 16th. More Details
1868. 'I think it right that you should know ... ...J.A.McN. W histler'.
2 sets of copies
MS Whistler H42
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden. 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea, July 14th. and 16th.
1868. 'I think it right that you should know ... ...J.A.McN. W histler'. More Details
2 sets of copies
MS Whistler H43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden.[July 1868] 'You have missed the point of my More Details
note-' Legros like Haden has made public the fact that he w as thrashed. W histler merely added that Haden
composed the letter Legros w rote about this. 'This then is w hat I make know n to all-'
MS Whistler H45
Letter from F. Seymour Haden to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 38 Hertford
Street, Mayfair W., March 21 1881. 'Copy./Dear Sir' Replies to Huish's letter of 18 March that neither he nor the
gentlemen w ho w ere w ith him w hen they w ere looking at Mr. Duveneck's etchings ever thought or said that More Details
they w ere by W histler and regret that any report to him should have misrepresented them and suggested they
w ere imputing W histler's reputation. 'Faithfully yours/(signed) F.Seymour Haden'.
[The Cuckoo 30 Apr 1881. Gentle Art. 1890, pp56-57. GM. B15. Ford's edition 1890 p.75-76]
MS Whistler H46
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden, 28 Hereford Street, Mayfair. Beefsteak Club,
King W illiam Street, Strand. W.C., [March-May 1881] 'Considering the close proximity of Shepherd's Market to More Details
Hereford Street, I congratulate you on the New s vendor's English, and also on the Pecksniffian w him about the
"near relation"! - The suggestion of jealousy of the "brother etcher" is, as you say, "suspect and transparent!-
/J A McN. W histler' (butterfly crossed out)
MS Whistler H48
Letter from C. Vosmaer [Secretary, Hague Exhibition] to James McNeill W histler. The Hague, 12 Septembre 1863.
'Monsieur, La Commission Directrice de l'exposition des beaux-arts a la Haye a l'honneur de vous faire parvenir More Details
le medaille que la Jury vous a decernee. Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma consideration distinguee.
Au nom de la Commission/le Secretaire./C Vorsmaer'.
Note by W histler at top of page
MS Whistler H50
Letter from Dr Hamilton to James McNeill W histler. 9, Portugal Street, Grosvenor Square, [London], April 1. 1881.
'Dr. Hamilton presents his compliments to Mr. W histler and begs to acknow ledge the receipt of a copy of More Details
correspondence.'
[See Painter-Etchers Society]
MS Whistler H51
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J. McClure Hamilton. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,March 28/90. 'Dear Sir-' He
refuses an invitation to H.'s house. W hat H. revealed recently at the Grosvenor about his friend's activities has
helped W histler to take action against him in Belgium successfully. H. says he saw the progress of the book and More Details
it is dedicated to him: his association w ith it puts him in a position in relation to his fellow artists w hich W histler
congratulates him on. 'J.McNeill.W histler'.
[Gentle Art - Sheridan Ford]
MS Whistler H52
Letter from J. McClure Hamilton to James McNeill W histler. Alpha House, Regent's Park,March 28th 1890. 'Dear More Details
Sir. I am sorry to see from the tone of your letter that you have entirely misconstrued my position in this matter.
Yours faithfully/J McLure Hamilton.'
MS Whistler H58
Letter from Charles Hanson [for J.M. W histler] to Godfrey Lushington, W hitehall.August 2 1887. 'Sir, In the
absence of the President of the Society of British Artists, I have the honour to acknow ledge the receipt of your More Details
letter of 30th July, numbered B1888, and to say that it should be laid before the President w ithout delay. I have
the honour to be,/Sir,/Your very obedient servant/Charles Hanson/private secretary'
MS Whistler H60
Letter from Charles Hanson to Craibe Angus & Son, Fine Art Galleries, 159, Queen Street, Glasgow . The Vale,
Chelsea, S.W., Dec. 16 1887. 'Dear Sir,' Sends a priced list of the Naval Review Etchings plus 20 other recent
etchings including W ild West Nos. 1-3 and Ostend and Brussels subjects, plus tw o impressions of Finette final More Details
and first (Wedmore's Catalogue No.54) at 20 & 30 gns. respectively. W histler allow s 20% discount on
everything except Finette. W histler w ould like them to return the 4 etchings they still have. He offers to send
small oils and w atercolours to show their client. 'Yours truly/Charles. J. Hanson/private secretary.'
MS Whistler H61
Letter from Charles Hanson [W histler's secretary] to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St.
W.]. 454 Fulham Road, Walham Green, S.W., [1887?] 'Sir' W riting on W histler's behalf, Hanson explains that
W histler has been too busy to attend to the question of the 'purloined portfolio' of etchings about w hich Huish
has corresponded w ith Mr. Walter Sickert w ho is W histler's pupil and acts under his instructions. There are tw o More Details
etchings missing from the list sent by Mr. Brow n of the property deposited w ith the Fine Art Society and if these
cannot be returned W histler requires their full value w hich is more than the cheque offered, minus the £20
advanced to Sickert on the impressions be printed by W histler. Hanson has corrected the values put by Mr
Brow n upon the etchings and refuses to allow them their discount upon property w hich they had no right to
dispose of. 'I am/Sir/Your obedient servant/Charles Hanson/private secretary.'
MS Whistler H62
Letter from Charles Hanson [W histler's secretary] to Marcus B. Huish, The Fine Art Society, [148 New Bond St.
W.]. 454 Fulham Road, Walham Green, S.W., [1887?] 'Sir' W riting on W histler's behalf, Hanson explains that
W histler has been too busy to attend to the question of the 'purloined portfolio' of etchings about w hich Huish
has corresponded w ith Mr. Walter Sickert w ho is W histler's pupil and acts under his instructions. There are tw o More Details
etchings missing from the list sent by Mr. Brow n of the property deposited w ith the Fine Art Society and if these
cannot be returned W histler requires their full value w hich is more than the cheque offered, minus the £20
advanced to Sickert on the impressions be printed by W. Hanson has corrected the values put by Mr Brow n
upon the etchings and refuses to allow them their discount upon property w hich they had no right to dispose
of. 'I am/Sir/Your obedient servant/Charles Hanson/private secretary.'
MS Whistler H65
Letter from Charles J. Hanson to H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York. London, Feb. 1888. 'Dear Sirs'
W histler is sending them a box of proofs and etchings. H. encloses a complete list w ith prices. They may have a
20% discount on cash purchases. W hat they do not buy must be returned to Mr. Ross W inans, 1217 St. Paul More Details
Street, Baltimore. The plates are in W histler's possession and etchings can only be obtained from him. He has
not done any more w ork on The Dyer. W histler is not going to lecture in America but the Ten o'clock w ill be
published shortly in London and New York. 'I am,/Dear Sirs,/Yours truly/Charles J. Hanson,/private secretary.'
MS Whistler H66
Letter from Charles J. Hanson to Marion H. Speilmann. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, June 23. 88. 'Dear Sir'
W histler w ishes to convey his meaning, that 'he did not 'send dow n to deny the accuracy' of the printed
agenda in the 'Pall Mall'', and that S's statement is completely mistaken. 'And I am,/Dear Sir/Yours More Details
faithfully/Charles J. Hanson/private secretary'.
[Copy, same as BP III g/17]
MS Whistler H76
Letter from Charles Hanson (for W.) to H. Cauty, Secretary, [Royal Society of British Artists]. Nov 20th 88. 'Sir'
The President w ishes to see the business accounts of the Society for 1881-8 at the Gallery on the follow ing More Details
day. 'And, I am/Sir-/Your obedient Servant,/Charles J.J. Hanson./Private Secretary.'
[Begins antry interchange of letters betw een W histler & Cauty]
MS Whistler H127
Account from Hardy-Alan, Fabrique de couleurs fines et preparees to James McNeill W histler. 1 Rue Childebert,
pres St.-Germain-des-Pres, Paris, 28 Aout 1862. Bill for various artists materials from 20 July 1861 to 28 January More Details
1862 to a total of 159.40 fr., w ith receipt for 8 fr. He hopes W histler w ill settle his account on his next visit to
Paris. '[illeg]'
MS Whistler H128
Letter from E.K. King Harman to James McNeill W histler. 20 Duke Street, St. James's SW, 24 May 1878. 'My dear
W histler.' He thanks W histler for his reminder and w ill see him Sunday evening. He has seen Sir J. Hogg w ho is More Details
angry because W histler threatened him w ith his solicitor, and has been putting W histler's case to him. 'Yrs
truly/E K King Harman'
MS Whistler H129
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Brothers, Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London,
E.C., Jany.5.1887. 'Dear Sir:' Abbey show ed O. the letter from W histler suggesting W histler has not sold the More Details
rights of publishing his letter in the States. O. w ishes to tell Messrs. Harper & Bros. 'Yours very truly/James R.
Osgood'
MS Whistler H130
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C.,
March 3. 1887. 'Dear Mr W histler:' He w rites to confirm the agreement reached yesterday evening. Messrs.
Harper & Bros. w ill publish the 'Ten O'clock' in America. It w ill sell at 50 c. and W histler w ill receive 10% royalty. More Details
It w ill be similar in appearance to the pamphlet published by Messrs. Chatto and be published at the same
time, either w ithin tw o months or in the autumn. He asks W histler's w ishes. 'Yours very truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H131
April 2. 1887. 'Dear Mr W histler' He is going to New York on Wednesday and w ould like a decision on the More Details
American publication of the 'Ten O'clock' 'Yours very truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H132
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London,
E.C.,April 5. 1887. 'Dear Mr W histler' He thanks W histler for his letter. He understands that Messrs. [Harper & More Details
Bros.] w ill have the first opportunity of publishing an American edition w hen W histler decides on it. He did not
receive the ticket for Saturday's private view in time. 'Yours very truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H133
July 19. 1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler:' Miss Martin called on Messrs. Harper to discuss the publication of the 'Ten More Details
o'clock' w hile O. w as in New York. He asks W histler if he is ready to consider its American publication. 'Yours
truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H134
Letter from F.W. Slater to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., Feb. 6.
1888. 'Dear Sir:' He has received a cable from Messrs. Harper & Bros about the 'Ten O'clock' and w ould like to More Details
call to discuss this tomorrow at 3-4 pm. 'Very truly yours/F.W. Slater'
MS Whistler H135
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Harper [& Bros. Publishers], 30, Fleet St., London, E.C. 7 Feby. 88. More Details
'Impossible today w ill make appointment /W histler'
MS Whistler H136
Letter from F.W. Slater to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C.,Feb.8. More Details
1888. 'Dear Sir:' He acknow ledges W histler's telegram. Messrs. Harper & Bros. cabled asking him if they could
arrange to publish W histler's 'Ten O'clock' in their magazine. 'Very truly yours/F W Slater'
MS Whistler H137
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Harper & Bros., Publishers]. 14 February 1888. 'W histler w ill entertain More Details
publishing in Magazine simultaneously w ith London book publication on condition you guarantee immediate
publication of book facsimile of London edition w ith royalty 25%.'
MS Whistler H138
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Brothers, Franklin Square, New York, Feb. 17. 1888.
'Dear Mr W histler:' The editor w ould have paid £100 in order to publish the 'Ten O'clock in Harper's Magazine, More Details
but w ould not agree to 25% royalties for publishing the book. O. is trying to contact another publisher. He does
not know how W histler's arrangements w ith Messrs. Chatto & W indus affect the magazine rights. 'Yours
sincerely/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H139
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., March More Details
15. 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler:' He has returned from the States and seen Mr. Chatto. He w ould now like to settle
w ith W histler w hat is to be done about the 'Ten O'clock' 'Yours truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H140
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., 22
March, 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler:' He has not heard from W; Messrs. Harper & Bros. offer to pay W histler £100
for the exclusive periodical publication of the 'Ten O'clock'. They also offer W histler 15% royalties on the More Details
publication of the pamphlet, from plates bought at the price agreed from Messrs. Chatto & W indus, in America.
Both editions of the pamphlet w ould be published simultaneously tw o w eeks after the magazine publication.
'Yours truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H141
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., March More Details
27. 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler Now that our prolonged negotiations are ended I return you the copy of the
Lecture w hich you entrusted to me Yours truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H142
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros, Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., May 2.
1888. 'Dear Mr W histler:' The editor is not prepared to publish an article on W histler's w orks in Harper's
Magazine because one appeared recently in the Century Magazine. How ever if W histler is contributing w ork to More Details
the Paris Universal Exposition in 1889 and can let him have photographs of it, the editor w ill publish these in an
article on American art w hich is being prepared. 'Yours truly/J.R. Osgood'
MS Whistler H143
Letter from J.R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Harper & Bros., Publishers, 30, Fleet St., London, E.C., June
20. 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler:' Theodore Child needs the photographs before 30 June because he is going to
Russia. His address in Paris is 99 Avenue de Villiers. If W histler has not got photographs he w ould like to More Details
borrow the originals. He has to finish the article on the Exhibition, as he arranged w ith W. 'Yours truly/J.R.
Osgood!'
MS Whistler H144
Letter. 'Harper's Bazaar 1881.' At one of his pastel exhibitions W histler brought Oscar W ilde and Du Maurier More Details
face to face and asked them 'w hich of you invented the other, eh?' (unsigned)
MS Whistler H145
Letter from A. Harris to James McNeill W histler. Theobald's Park, Waltham Cross, Herts, July 26th. [1886] 'Sir'
Lady Meux desires me to w rite & tell you that she w ants to have her picture this w eek as she is having her furs More Details
altered. Yours Resply./A.Harris.'
[See under Lady Valerie Meux]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr C.J. Harrison, 6 Sw an Walk, Chelsea. 'Thursday evening' nd. [1902?] More Details
'My dear Doctor.' W histler w ill call on him tomorrow morning at 11am. if he cannot come round earlier. 'very
sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr C.J. Harrison. 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 'Friday night' nd. [1902] 'My
dear Doctor-' He asks H. to come tomorrow at 9 am. because a w arrant w as served on W histler this evening to More Details
make him appear at 12.15am. tomorrow to determine the cause of death of H.'s patient Major Grantham
Pearce and someone else and W histler needs an 'alibi.' 'Goodnight!/(sg) J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler H156
Letter from Julian Haw thorn to James McNeill W histler. Scoth Plains, New Jersey, 11th January 1889. 'My dear
W histler' W histler's letter to the committee of the Hogarth Club w as published in the Herald today, and highly More Details
appreciated. Mr. Harrison w ill make W histler foreign secretary if desired. He remembers evenings w ith W histler
and Helmick at the Arts Club and w ants the latter's address. 'Alw ays affectionately yours/Julian Haw thorne.'
MS Whistler H158
Letter from Haynes & Claremont, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, 28 Tite St., Chelsea. Marlborough
Chambers, 49 Pall Mall, London, 15th Oct 1890. 'Sir,' Their clients Messrs. Harrison & Sons, 45-47 St. Martins
Lane, have a bill of exchange for £45.14.9 draw n by them on the Hon. Stuart Erskine & Herbert Vivian. It is More Details
dated 13 September 1890 to be payable four w eeks after that date, and indorsed by W, but it has not been
honoured. 'Yours Obediently/Haynes & Claremont'
MS Whistler H167
Letter from Frank J. Heckler to James McNeill W histler. Michigan-Peninsular Car Co., Detroit, Dec. 20, 1894. 'My More Details
dear Mr. W histler:' Asks W histler to get a consular certificate to say that the 39 lithographs sent by Freer from
Paris are by W histler w ho is American. Sends his regards to W histler's w ife 'Sincerely yours,/Frank J Heckler'
MS Whistler H171
Letter from Emil Heilbut to James McNeill W histler. Hambourg, Esplanade 38, le 7 Avril 1894. 'Mon maitre
venere!' The portrait of Sarasate is hung in the middle of the best room of the exhibition and is greatly
admired, betw een the nocturnes, the marine and the tw o small pictures. There has been some confusion about
sending the 'jeune fille blanche', H. had to name Baron Schroeder, since he w as the only man he knew in
London, although W histler had expressed some doubts about him- and that W histler knew as w ell. He More Details
apologises for the misunderstanding. If he had know n W histler w as going to w rite to the Baron H. w ould have
tried to get his approval for the designs for the exhibition. There is plenty of time before W histler has to submit
w ork to the exposition d'Anvers. Asks W histler to get photographs of all the Tanagra figures for him. 'Agreez,
mon maitre venere, mes sentiments les plus distingues et devoues E. Heilbert.'
[Is exhibition Antw erp or Hamburg? Valparaisa-Rosa Corder, Firew heels, Battersea Reach, Sarasate & Little
W hite Girl. (BP II 3/40)]
MS Whistler H172
Letter from E. Heilbut to James McNeill W histler. Hotel W indsor, Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., le 22/7 1894.
'Mon maitre venere' H. received W histler's letter as he w as setting off to see Ionides, w hose collection he w ill
help to sell. He admired W histler's picture there. H. is sorry only one w atercolour w as purchased from the
exhibition in Hamburg. The collector H. hopes to interest in W histler's lithographs and pastels w as absent but More Details
H. w ould like W histler to let him have them again, sending them through E. Petit in Paris. H. is glad W histler got
the 300 gns. picture. (?) Congratulates W histler on the success of the Salon. Asks if he can have the portrait of
a seated lady w hich he saw in W histler's studio: a small horizontal one: or do another version of it for 300 gns.
'Veuillez, mon maitre venere, agreer mes sentiments les plus distingues et devoues/E. Heilbert.'
[(Lady Eden?) See H/24]
MS Whistler H173
Letter from E. Heilbut to James McNeill W histler. Esplanade 38, Hambourg, le 9 janvier '95. 'Mon maitre venere!'
A society of German artists and connoisseurs called 'Pan' has recently been formed, in Berlin, w ith members
including the Prince-Regent of Bavaria and king of W urtemberg. They intend to publish a Gazette devoted to
the w ork of artists, starting in April, w ith a number devoted to Durer and Goya, Menzel, Uhde, Liebermann, More Details
Rops and Bucklin: and they w ould like W histler to contribute an etching or lithograph. He hopes he w ill not
figure as did M. Gonse of the Gazette des Beaux Arts in the Gentle Art of Making Enemies. Sends his regards to
Mme. W histler. Hopes W histler has retrieved the seated portrait of a w oman on a sofa from the unw orthy
hands of her husband, 'Veuillez agreer, mon maitre venere, l'expression de mes sentiments les plus distingues
et devoues/E. Heilbert.'
MS Whistler H174
Letter from E. Heilbut to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Mirabeau, 8, Rue de la Paix, 8, Paris,24. Mai. [1898?] 'Mon
maitre venere' H. has not received the book although it w as ordered some time ago. He w ould like the address
of the [Company of the] Butterfly in London: and w ould like to come and discuss an exhibition of W histler's More Details
w ork in Berlin. 'Veuillez agreer, mon Maitre venere, l'expression des sentiments tres distingues de votre vieil
admiration/E. Heilbert'.
[Baronet & B. probably]
MS Whistler H175
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Heinemann. [1890x1891] 'Dear Mr. Heinemann.' W histler w ants to
leave 'at this end of the season' but has no money, so w ould be grateful if H. could send him the cheque for
'the pretty balance' a few days early. Balestier has bolted w ithout paying anything, or W histler w ould not More Details
suggest this. 'I thought they w ere going to gild the top edges of the Edition de Luxe??' 'En tout cas Alw ays'
signed w ith butterfly.
[See LC +/3234-5]
MS Whistler H176
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 10 Lancaster Gate, W., April 29 [90] 'My dear Sir,' He
asks W histler to come next day since Mr. Miles of Simpkin Marshall & Co. says Sheridan Ford offered the book to More Details
them. Lew is must follow it up. The book is on sale at David Stott's shop in Oxford Street. Ford told Miles the
title w as his copyright and H. could not use it in his publication. 'Yours in great haste/W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H177
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21, Bedford Street, London, W.C., July 25/90. 'Dear Mr
W histler,' Sorry that he did not see W histler today & w ill not be able to do so tomorrow . 'W ith regard to the
binding of the L.P.', Miss Brow n has already ordered the cases and they have been prepared as before. H. More Details
trusts that they can be used, for the gold w ould probably not come out so w ell on paper. - do you think they
might go on w ith them in boards as sample?' 'Faithfully yours W m. Heinemann'.
[The Gentle Art of Making Enemies w as published in 1890. The sample is presumably the dummy at W histler
228]
MS Whistler H179
Letter from W m Heinemann, Publisher to James McNeill W histler. 21 Bedford Street, London W.C., May 19 1891.
'Dear Mr. W histler,' He w ould like W histler to come and meet Mr. Appleton from New York at 12.30 pm. on More Details
Thursday, to discuss something W histler once mentioned, about the publication of his lithographs. 'Yours very
sincerely,/W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H180
Letter from W m Heinemann, Publisher to James McNeill W histler. 21 Bedford Street, London W.C., May 21 1891.
'My dear Mr. W histler,' If W histler is ill they must postpone discussions until next w eek. The Pall Mall Gazette did
not mention W histler's state. Balestier w ill keep H. informed of it. H. has been making enquiries on behalf of the More Details
Songs on Stone in Paris and Munich 'w here, as you so charmingly said, Ibsen meets his Hedda Gablers.' He
w anted W histler to see the American publisher, w ho says he know s W histler's family, and not to commit himself
to others. '...Yours very sincerely,/W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H181
Letter from W m Heinemann, publisher to James McNeill W histler. 21 Bedford Street, London W.C., [1891] 'Song
on Stone'/Proposed Issue of 200 copies on plate paper in brow n paper cover to contain 4 plates to sell per set More Details
for 2 Guineas Discount 25% to trade. Artist to receive one guinea royalty per copy- Issue on Japanese paper
50 copies signed by artist to sell five guineas as per set, artist to receive 3 Guineas royalty.'
[Details of agreement over publication of 'Songs on Stone']
MS Whistler H182
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21, Bedford Street, London, W.C.,May 29, 1891. 'My
dear Mr. W histler' Apologises that Mr Appleton cannot come today, & asks W histler to excuse them. Invites More Details
W histler to dinner at the Conservative Club on Monday night at 7.30 pm, & assures him that he w ill be w ell
enough to enjoy it. 'Ever yours sincerely W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H183
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21, Bedford Street, London, W.C., July 13, 1891. 'My
dear Mr. W histler, I am going to Brussels tomorrow , & then to Germany, Holland & France. Can I be of any use More Details
to you? Send me a line or come and see me. W ith kindest regards to Mrs W histler, Yours most sincerely, W m
Heinemann'
MS Whistler H184
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21, Bedford Street, London, W.C., December 24, 1891.
'My dear Mr. W histler' Has returned from Germany, after funeral of Balestier, & already seen 'Appleton's man'. H.
is going to Brighton, and w ill return on Tuesday, but if W histler w ill come to breakfast on Wednesday, or let H. More Details
know w hen he can come, & bring Mr Sheldon, they can soon arrange everything, & publish the first part in the
New Year. H. w ill have to come soon to see w hat Mrs W. has done, & if it is 'as nice as w hat I saw last, the book
w ill be one of the loveliest things w e have ever seen' Sends regards to Mrs W histler & Miss Phillips & season's
greetings. 'Yours very sincerely, W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H187
Letter from W. Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21, Bedford Street, London. W.C., April 11, 1894. 'My dear
W histler' Thanks W histler for his note. 'Yes, indeed; w hat a narrow escape! Le Caron's funeral w as on
Saturday. 'Let me know w hen the article is to be prepared; and also about the other'. H. met George Moore, More Details
w ho w as indignant that his new novel, tho' a success, w ould not be accepted by W.H. Smith & Son as 'fit for
the British Public.' Rothenstein visited him this morning, saying W histler w ould not do the lithographs - but of
course W histler w ill do them, and they w ill be published gloriously. 'Send me a note and say yes. Please do.'
MS Whistler H188
Letter from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 21 Bedford St., London W.C., 31 Jan 95. 'Dear
W histler,' W hen he saw W histler's w ife on Sunday she looked better and he is sorry a relapse meant W histler More Details
could not come. He invites W histler to come to the New Review dinner w hich Henley is chairing at the Cafe
Monico on Monday at 7.30 pm. 'Ever sincerely,/W m Heinemann'
MS Whistler H189
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Heinemann, 21, Bedford Street, London. Paris, [1898] 'My dear
Publisher!-' How am I to harden my heart. W histler disapproves of H.'s advertising methods, of publishing
excerpts from his forthcoming publication 'The Baronet and the Butterfly', and although he is loath to end an
association that produced the 'Gentle Art', fears he must temporarily do so. The 'Baronet' shall be published in More Details
France, and H. may continue to deal w ith the New York publication. 'JMcNiell W histler. Courage mon ami, - a un
de ces jours!...' signed w ith butterfly.
[LC 4/3417-8. PW C 10/908-9. Catalogue: Grasberger, Philadelphia, c1926, p8, item 13. For copy of this letter
see LC 4/3417-8. Sotheby's 30 June-8 July 1992, lot 1019 : now H353. GMB.94, Morning Post 2 Dec. 1898, Pall
Mall Gaz. 3 Dec 1898, 10511, vol 67]
MS Whistler H191
Letter from W. Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 4, W hitehall Court, S.W., 29-7 [?]-'98. 'My dear W histler,'
Sends W histler money & thanks. Looking forw ard to having 'the little lady' as companion 'for the lost celibate', More Details
& to seeing his friends' joy 'w hen they see my Kakemono.' Asks w hen W histler is going 'to the Sun?' 'Alw ays
yours W m Heinemann'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Heinemann. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, After June 1898 x 1899. 'Dear
Mr. Heinemann-' If Russell had published a sketch W histler had given him privately of a picture he meant to
send to the Salon it w ould have been less damaging than w hat he has done, to publish W histler's actual w ork More Details
before it is complete. W histler thinks Russell should have apologised himself, but he w ill forgive him. If H. thinks
he is bound to Russell he w ill have to hand over his contract to M. May. 'Alw ays sincerely yours/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler H193
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Magda Heinemann. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [1899x1900]
'Dear Mrs Heinemann,' W histler is recovering from a cold in his hotel. There appears to have been a mix-up over More Details
the arrangement that W histler should dine w ith them. Allusion to the 'Gentle Art'. Ode upon Heinemann's
subscription list. W histler completes letter on Sunday, so that he can tell H. off properly. 'Yours.' unsigned.
MS Whistler H194
Letter from Magda Heinemann to James McNeill W histler. 5, Norfolk Street, Park Lane, W.,Friday. [1899x1900]
'Dear Mr W histler' Invites W histler to dinner w ith them & Menpes on Sunday at 8, at home or elsew here. 'Yours More Details
sincerely Magda Heinemann'.
MS Whistler H196
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Heinemann. July 15th 1901. 'My dear Heinemann' W histler
explains a possible misunderstanding - 'the Professor' must know that W histler w ould not return to an old
argument or incident that had once annoyed him. W histler w ould like Ray Lancaster to know that W histler's More Details
sympathies are alw ays w ith the distinguished ie w ell-born man, against the mob. No personal reference w as
intended in W histler's remarks on 'the untiring pursuit of the impostor through the Courts' last night. '...ready
for their ow n joy.' unsigned
MS Whistler H197
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Heinemann. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,July 1901]. 'My
dear Heinemann' W histler explains a possible misunderstanding - 'the Professor' must know that W histler
w ould not return to an old argument or incident that had once annoyed him. W histler w ould like Ray Lancaster More Details
to know that W histler's sympathies are alw ays w ith the distinguished ie w ell-born man, against the mob. No
personal reference w as intended in W histler's remarks on 'the untiring pursuit of the impostor through the
Courts' last night. '...ready for their ow n joy.' 'JMcN W histler' (crossed out & replaced by butterfly)
MS Whistler H198
Typescript letter, signed, from W illiam Heinemann to James McNeill W histler, 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. 21
Bedford Street, London W C, 1 December 1902. 'My dear W histler,' He encloses a letter from Studd and asks if
he should reply that W histler does not w ant anyone to help Mrs. Bell w ith her book. 'Alw ays yours More Details
sincerely,/W m Heinemann'.
W ith envelope, w ith later manuscript notes and sketch by W histler.
[28 Nov. 1902 : BP II 24/21(a)]
MS Whistler H200
Letter from W m Heinemann to The Gentlemen, The Fine Art Society. 21 Bedford Street, 2 Aug 1903. More Details
W histler disapproved of Way's lithograph of him.
MS Whistler H201
Letter from [W m Heinemann] to Mr Menpes. 21 Bedford Street, Aug 2nd 1903. More Details
He disapproved of Menpes w riting a book about W histler.
MS Whistler H203
Letter from W m Heinemann to Mr W m Webb. 20 & 21 Bedford Street, London W.C., August 20 1903. More Details
Re. Menpes proposal to reproduce W histler's letters & pictures in his book.
MS Whistler H218
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Paul-César Helleu. [1889] 'Mon cher Helleu-' He encloses a cutting from
the Independance Belge containing correspondence about Stott of Oldham, w hom Helleu may have met More Details
recently, full of explanations of his conduct. Stott has resigned from the Club. W histler hopes they w ill see H.
and his w ife soon in Paris. '...croyez moi/Tout a vous/[JW ]'
MS Whistler H219
Letter from P. Helleu to James McNeill W histler.[1889] 'Mon cher Monsieur W histler' He enjoyed W histler's letter.
He has not seen 'Stoot' but saw his bad imitations of W histler's w ork, his Endymion & birth of Venus. He heard More Details
Stott had told his friend Blanche about it. H. w ill tell Montesquiou tomorrow . He sends his regards to W histler's
w ife. 'Bien a vous/P. Helleu'
MS Whistler H220
Letter from R.R. Hemphill to James McNeill W histler, London, England. Abbeville, S. Carolina, October 12 1898.
'Dear Sir,' In a new spaper he read that W histler's father had been at West Point and later a civil engineer in
Russia. H. w ants to find out about Dr. W m. M. W histler w ho in 1864 as an assistant surgeon served in Orr's More Details
Rifle Regiment, McGow an's Brigade, W ilcox's Division, Hill's Corps, in the Confederate Army under Gen. Robert E.
Lee, H. w as sw ergeant major in the same regiment. He has not seen him since he left for England to see his
mother in 1864 'Yours truly,/(Sgd) Robert R. Hemphill,/Abbeville,/South Carolina,/U.S.A.'
MS Whistler H221
Letter from Robert R. Hemphill to James McNeill W histler, Paris, France. The Abbeville Medium, Abbeville S.C.,
May 10th 1900. 'Dear Sir:' He is sending W histler copies of his new spaper containing a 'Memorial Sketch' of More Details
W histler's late brother W illiam, w hom H. knew in the army under General Lee. H. got some information from
W illiam's 80 year old cousin Mrs. Genl. Clinch of Walterboro, S. Carolina, now w ho lives w ith her grandson. 'Yrs
truly/Robert R. Hemphill'
MS Whistler H223
Letter from L.C. Henley to A.J. Lepatourel [Acting Secretary], [R.B.A.]. Parkfield Studio, Sept 1 87. 'Dear Sir More Details
Replying to your note of this day, I am very pleased to have an opportunity of inspecting the Memorial prepared
by our President, and shall make a point of attending the Meeting on Monday next Yours truly/L. C. Henley.'
MS Whistler H224
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. Stanley Lodge, Musw ell Hill, N., 20/5/96. 'My dear W histler,' More Details
Message of sympathy and understanding on death of Mrs W histler 'Yours ever sincerely W.E. Henley'
MS Whistler H225
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Henschel. nd. [1889?] 'I cannot tell you the very great pleasure my
dear Henschel that your most charming and graceful letter of sympathy gave me! Do accept this, one of my last More Details
etchings, w ith my w armest' (unsigned).
[Probably Mrs George Lew is. Might be 1889]
MS Whistler H226
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor], [the "Herald" ???]. [April 1889 ?] 'Sir-' It seems from the
paragraph on 'W histler's Grievance' in the Herald that their reporter did not understand his attitude. W histler
knew that the English section had limited exhibition space, and had the Jury of the American section told him More Details
that they had insufficient room he w ould have asked them to select suitable w orks. How ever the person in
charge, Gen. Rush Haw kins, w rote peremptorily saying the etchings should be removed and W histler as a West
Point man obeyed him and took aw ay all the etchings and the portrait. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H227
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard Mitchell, Esq. Incorporated Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall East, 17 May 1887. 'Dear Sir-I beg to enclose cheque for the w ork you have so perfectly and tastefully More Details
done for me- Nothing could be more artistic in execution or more intelligent in carrying out my intention than
your part in this Memorial- Pray accept my compliments and my thanks- faithfully Yours/J Mc.N. W histler-'
MS Whistler H228
Letter from Ed. D. Mitchell to James McNeill W histler. Heralds College, Queen Victoria St., [May 1887] 'Dear Sir' More Details
Acknow ledges cheque for £5.6.0. and is pleased W histler appreciated his w ork. 'Yours faithfully/Edw . D. Mitchell'
MS Whistler H229
Letter from Edw d Mitchell to James McNeill W histler. The Herald's College, E.C., August 13th 87. 'Dear Sir Mr.
Burke considers that if the lion is placed on a crow n above a rose it is the Royal badge of England: but if the More Details
rose is omitted then the rest may also be altered 'Yours faithfully/Edw d. Mitchell'
MS Whistler H232
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.P. Heseltine, The Red House, 196, Queen's Gate. The W hite House,
Chelsea Embankment, [May x Sept. 1879] 'Dear Heseltine-' Thanks H. for his letter & the cheque, w hich he
considers both a commission for any etchings & an expression of sympathy & 'regard for the w orks over w hich
the battle has been fought' for w hich he is very grateful. (Crossed out) '- w hich I have just received for I am More Details
staying at my brother's -' 'Ever yours sincerely' (letter illegible).
[W histler w as living at the W hite House betw een October 1878 - Sept. 7-18th, w hen he left for Venice and the
house w as sold. He w as declared bankrupt on May 8, 1879. The letter probably dates betw een May-Sept.
1879]
MS Whistler H233
Letter from J.P. Heseltine to James McNeill W histler. The Red House, 196, Queen's Gate, 21, January. 1889. 'My More Details
dear James' Encloses cheque for £89.5/- and sends also a piece of silver, w ith 'the very best w ishes of a friend
and admirer' 'Alw ays yours sincerely J. P. Heseltine'
MS Whistler H234
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.P. Heseltine, The Red House, 196, Queen's Gate. [Jan. 1889.] 'How very
charming & kind of you my dear Heseltine! -' Thanks H. for the lovely old Dutch silver beaker he sent, w hich w ill More Details
take pride of place among its 'countrymen' in W histler's collection. W histler has never forgotten H.'s support in
the 'first campaign w ith Ruskin', & greatly values his friendship. '...I have never forgotten!! -' unsigned
MS Whistler H240
Letter from H.M. Cundall (Secretary) to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 27, Albemarle Street, W., 28th.
February 1887. 'Dear Sir,' The Committee thanks W histler for delivering his 'Ten O'clock' lecture to the members More Details
last Monday, and lending a collection of his etchings to the Club. 'I am, dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/H.M.
Cundall/Secretary'
MS Whistler H241
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee, Hogarth Club. January 4th 1889. 'Gentlemen.' He regrets
that last night around midnight in the draw ing room of the Hogarth Club W histler struck the new ly elected More Details
member Stott of Oldham w ho had called him a liar and cow ard, in the presence of Mr. John Reid. He hopes this
w ill not occur again. 'and I have, gentlemen, the honour to be/your obedient servant/(sg.) James McNeill
W histler.'
MS Whistler H246
Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36, Dover St., London W.,12th
January 1889. 'Dear Sir,' The committee considered W histler's letter of 4 January and asked Mr. Stott of Oldham More Details
to apologise. They w ould like to know if W histler w as aw are that the Independence Belge published W histler's
letter on the 10 January. 'I am, dear Sir,/Yours faithfully,/H.M. Cundall/Secretary'
MS Whistler H248
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Secretary, Hogarth Club. Tow er House, Tite St.,[Jan. 14 1889] 'Dear
Sir-' He acknow ledges the committee's letter and thanks them for their treatment of Stott of Oldham. He has More Details
had no contact w ith the Independence Belge but had sent copies of his letter to some of his friends to explain
the situation. 'And I am, dear Sir/Your obedient Servant/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler H250
Letter from H.M. Cundall, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Hogarth Club, 36, Dover St.,19th January 1889.
'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges W histler's lettr of 14 January. Stott refused the committee's demand for an apology More Details
and has resigned. They regret that copies of W histler's letter should have been circulated. The affair w ill be
brought before the general meeting on 5 February. 'I am, dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/H.W. Cundall/Secretary'
MS Whistler H252
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary, Hogarth Club. [20 x 21 January 1889] 'Dear Sir,' He
acknow ledges their letter of 19 January. He did not know that his letter w as being sent to the Independence More Details
Belge. He has the right to defend his reputation as he sees best. 'and, I am./Your obedient servant/J. McNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler H253
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Secretary of the Fund for preserving Hogarth's House. [36 Tite St],
London, Nov 22 1901. 'Dear Sir-' He encloses a subscription to the fund to preserve Hogarth's house in
Chisw ick from being demolished. Hogarth is appreciated outside England but the Royal Academy and More Details
Government apparently w ill not do anything to preserve his memory. 'I am,/dear Sir,/Very truly/J. McNeill
W histler'.
[The oval of Mrs. Vanderbilt w ent to Salon 1901]
MS Whistler H254
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir James McGarel Hogg, KCB, MP. 96 Cheyne Walk, 5 June [1878] 'Dear Sir
James-' He apologises for bothering H. but his tenants are moving in a few days and he needs to get into his More Details
house. The Board w ill not answ er his letter and let him move into his house. 'believe me Very faithfully Yours/J A
McN. W histler'.
[Godw in]
MS Whistler H258
Letter from George A. Holmes to James McNeill W histler. Woodbine Villa, Brested Chart, Sea [curals] (address is
illegible), August 26 [87] 'Dear W histler' LePatourel w rote to him about their new title and he congratulates More Details
W histler on his w ork for the Society. 'Believe me/Yours Very truly/Geo. A. Holmes'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 16-17/2

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard Holmes, W indsor Castle. The W hite House, Tite Street, Chelsea
Embankment, [10/24 October 1878] 'Dear Holmes'- W histler's introductory letter for How ell to Holmes. How ell More Details
w as going to W indsor and w ould tell Holmes about the Carlyle mezzotint engraving. W histler asks Holmes if he
w ill come to breakfast on Sunday 27 October. 'Ever yours/JAMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler H261
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr [G.P. Jacomb] Hood. 33, Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892x3] 'My dear
Hood-' Congratulates H. on refusing to sell the 'Peacock Leyland Picture' for 'the new money of the millionaire of
the "Burlington". Since his Bond street exhibition 6 of his 'paintings have been sold by the "ow ners" -
"patrons"! - ...for eight or ten - in one case fourteen times- the sums they themselves paid - They couldn't
resist it! and the paintings leave England - More to follow !' signed w ith butterfly. More Details
[W histler's 'heroic kick in Bond Street' - the exhibition of 'Nocturnes, Marines and Chevalet Pieces' at the Goupil
Gallery w as held in 1892. None of the pictures w ere offered for sale, but w ithin a year after the close of the
exhibition Mr D. Croal Thomson records that he 'had aided in the transfer of more than one-half of the pictures
from their first ow ners'. (Pennell, Life, VolII, pp 117-123) The picture in question is 'The Gold Scab - An irruption
in frilthy lucre' (Rev. 444a)]
MS Whistler H262
Letter from Edw ard W. Hooper to Beatrice W histler. 9, Bolton Street, Sept. 19. 90. 'Dear Mrs W histler' Has just
received Mrs W histler's note about 'Fete on the Sands'. He w ill be happy to give 100 gns. for it, if W histler w ill
received Mrs W histler's note about 'Fete on the Sands'. He w ill be happy to give 100 gns. for it, if W histler w ill
permit him to remit it on his return to Boston. He sails next w eek. If W histler w ishes the picture to stay at the More Details
Exposition it can be sent to him later. His daughter has been travelling around and is w ell. Hopes to see them
in USA soon. 'I am yours sincerely E.W. Hooper'
MS Whistler H263
Letter from Edw ard W. Hooper to James McNeill W histler. 9, Bolton Street, Sept. 23. 1890. 'Dear Mr W histler' W ill
send W histler 100 gns. on his return to Boston about the 5th Oct., & instructions how to send safely the 'Fete
on the Sands'. The portrait has been packed safely in its frame by [Grau] and is in H.'s trunk. Thanks the W s on More Details
behalf of his daughter & himself for their kindness, of w hich 'the portrait, & the Ostend Fete' w ill alw ays remind
him. 'Yours very truly E.W. Hooper'
MS Whistler H264
Letter from Edw ard W. Hooper to James McNeill W histler. 50 State St., Boston, U.S.A.,Oct. 7. 1890. 'Dear Mr
W histler' Encloses 'bill of exchange on Messr. Baring Brothers & Co., payable to your order, for '£110 sterling.
The extra £5 over price of 'Fete on the Sands' is for payment of Packing case from Grau - gives instructions. More Details
Daughters portrait arrived safely, frame slightly injured: now hangs 'by my fireside'. They all arrived safely.
'Yours very truly E.W. Hooper'
MS Whistler H265
Letter from Edw ard W. Hooper to James McNeill W histler. 50, State Street, Boston, U.S.A., Jany. 13. '91. 'Dear Mr
W histler' The 'Fete on the Sands' has arrived safely. Thanks W histler for the new frame. Mess. Houghton & More Details
Gunn of Bond St w ill send tw o photographs to W histler w hich Mrs W histler said he w ould like. Thanks W histler
for his assistance, & sends his & his daughter's regards. 'Yours sincerely E.W. Hooper'
MS Whistler H266
Letter from Edw ard W. Hooper to Beatrice W histler. Fayerw eather Street, Cambridge, Mass., May 2. 1891. 'Dear
Mrs W histler At her request has been making enquiries concerning the scheme for the decoration of the Boston
Public Library. Has not been able to see Mr McKim, architect of the new building, but saw one of the Trustees of More Details
the Library & learnt that the building has already cost far more than w as originally intended & no public money
is forthcoming for artistic w all decoration. 'The w ork of Messr. Sargent & Abbey is to be provided for by private
gifts in some w ay'. If Glasgow does not buy the portrait of Carlyle, is sure the Trustees w ould be glad to hang it
in a prominent place. 'W ith my best regards to yourself and to Mr W histler I am Yours sincerely E.W. Hooper'
MS Whistler H267
Account from Houghton, Mifflin & Co. to James McNeill W histler. Boston, Aug. 1. 1888. They credit W histler w ith $ More Details
23.17 for the copyright from 11 May on the publication betw een 26 May and 1 July of 510 copies of the 'Ten
O'clock', of w hich 132 are still on hand. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H268
Account from Houghton, Mifflin & Co. to James McNeill W histler. Boston, 1st Feb. 1889. A statement of their More Details
account w ith W histler betw een 1 July 1888 and 1 January 1889: they have printed a further 100 copies of the
'Ten O'clock' and have sold 182 for w hich they ow e W histler $ 13.65. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H269
Letter from How ard, Ainslee & Co., Publishers to E.G. Kennedy, The Players Club, Gramercy Park, New York. The
Yellow Book, 238, W illiam Street, New York, Dec. 13 1897. 'Dear Sir,' Mrs. Ford of Boussod, Valadon & Cie, 340 More Details
Fifth Ave., New York said K. could put them in touch w ith W. They w ish to publish some of W histler's etchings
w ith an account of his life in their magazine. 'Yours truly,/How ard, Ainslie & Co/per P.D.'
[H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [1864?] 'Dear How ell' W histler is sorry that he must go to the
Derby w ith the person he mentioned to H. rather than w ith H.: but asks H. to meet him at Cremorne. It w ill be More Details
easy to arrange matters w ith Teniel, although Charles Keene w ould have arranged H.'s business better. Since
H. w rote to him W histler has varnished the Little W hite Girl. He w ants to give H. a box for tobacco. 'Au revoir-
/Jim W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 7 Lindsey Row ,Friday Evening. n.d. [before 1866?] 'Dear More Details
How ell,' W histler asks How ell to come and dine the follow ing day at 6.30; Rossetti w as to be present.
Apologises for the short notice, but 'the w hole thing w as a sudden idea'. 'Ever yours/JMW histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 2 Lindsey Houses, after 1867? Friday [27th] [c.1872x6?]
'Dear How ell'- How ell's letter, 'dated the 26th.' had just arrived at 7 o'clock that evening, so How ell must have More Details
forgotten to post it. W histler encloses 'the Japanese poem', w hich w as perhaps w ell used as W histler had
alw ays carried it, ready to read, in his pocket book. W histler hopes How ell w ould have some copies printed.
'W ith very many thanks for lending it to me for such an age. Ever yours/(?) JAW histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, Monday [after
1867] 'Dear How ell-' W histler ow ed Marks about £12 for china although Marks never asked for the money until More Details
recently. W histler is broke and w ould like to transfer the debt to How ell and they w ould then be all square. He
w ould like to be able to tell Marks this on Thursday morning. 'Ever yours/JAMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 62 Great Russell St., Opposite British Museum, Bloomsbury,
Thursday night Jany 7 [1868] 'Dear How ell' W histler asks How ell to pay one of his bills, w hich is due on More Details
Saturday. W histler has taken Murch's studio w hile he is aw ay and invites H. to visit him 'Ever yours James
W histler'

Photograph of impression of letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. nd. [1870s].
'All right- Many many thanks- Yes- I'll take £50 tell [him] guineas if I can have them ? dow n Monday evening
Ever Yrs/[J.A.McN.] W histler' More Details
Original removed from volume by W histler.
Typed transcript from this photograph on p. 29 of the volume.
Photograph of impression of letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.A. How ell]. 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea,
[c.1872x6] 'Dear How ell, I intended to have w ritten to you before to say that I had received the £50 for the
tw o small pictures you agreed upon. Also to say w ith reference to the tw o large sea pictures at the [illegible]. I More Details
w ill [take from you this indeed you do come if you both] [W ]'
Original removed from volume by W histler.
Typed transcript from this photograph on p. 29 of the volume.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, July 14
Thursday [1868] 'Dear How ell-' W histler is sorry he accepted How ell's kind offer to try and get Legros to pay
w hat he ow ed W. W histler's friend Colonel Latrobe thought Legros should have a final chance to pay up but
this failed, Legros having 'other demands more pressing than mere honour'. W histler w ould like How ell to More Details
return the book and papers and they w ill let the matter drop. W histler has heard that the letter from Legros to
Haden w hich w as read at a meeting of the Burlington Club w as composed by Haden. W histler and his mother
w ill call on H. and his w ife w hen they hear they are settled in their new home. 'Believe me dear How ell Yours
sincerely J A McN W histler'
MS Whistler H270
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles A. How ell. 2 Lindsey Row , Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, July 24.
[1868] 'Dear How ell' Apologises for not w riting previously to assure H. he is not bound to arrange settlement of
Legros' debts to W, even tho' it w as he w ho originally suggested it, and took money from Legros tow ards this.
Colonel Latrobe thought W histler should give Legros another chance to act honourably, but he did not avail More Details
himself of the opportunity. Asks H. therefore to return 'the Book and papers, to put them again on my shelf
w here they have lain all these years!' Has recently heard that the letter from Legros to 'Haden w hich w as read
at the Burlington Club, w as w orked up for him to copy by Mr Haden! -' W histler and Mother w anted to call on Mr
& Mrs H. but w ill w ait until they hear they are settled in their new home. 'Yours sincerely J.A.McN W histler'
MS Whistler H271
Letter from Charles A. How ell to James McNeill W histler. Northend Grove, Northend, Fulham, S.W., 26 August
1871 [?] 'My dear W histler' W hen W histler's dispute w ith Legros arose, L. denied all liability, and H., having
settled the dispute thinks W histler should have some document proving Legros' debt, and unw illingness to
admit it. H. examined W histler's housekeeping books and found L. ow ed him £25. L. then requested H.to take More Details
the sum from that due to him from H. for the picture "Refectory". H. sent cheque to W. on 23. July 1868, w hich
w as acknow ledged, and W histler acquitted L. of all further debt - but H. still thought it adviseable to ask Mr.
Constantine Ionides to w itness the transaction, as a reliable man and friend of L., and convey the receipt to L.
'Most sincerely yours - Charles A. How ell'
MS Whistler H272
Note from Charles A. How ell to James McNeill W histler. [1876?] "J.A.McN. W histler Esq. Perhaps the best w ould More Details
be to arrange w ith H for £11. More next w eek & then [illeg.] for the other half."
MS Whistler H273
Letter from Charles A. How ell to James McNeill W histler. [1876] 'Dearest Old Man,' How ell can only manage to
pay £8, w hich "H" w ill be relieved to get. He w ill arrange w ith "H" for more next w eek, possibly £13, w hich w ill
make up the tw o first bills of £78 each "not counting of course our private various-". He w ill see W histler
tomorrow at home, but cannot manage it today. W histler can tell "H" How ell is loking for a house, but w ill be More Details
back tomorrow & w ould like to see him. "Rosie" w ill explain about the house. "Arrange also for completing
Rosie's portrait now that you are slack". "Ever affectionately Ow l'.
['Rosa Corder: Arrangement in Black and Brow n' w as painted for How ell, w ho ow ned it until he died. His effects
w ere sold at Christies on 15 Nov. 1890, w hen it w as bought by Graham Robertson. It w as painted c 1876. "H"
is perhaps "Hermann"]
MS Whistler H274
Account from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 17th Sept-1 Dec. 1877. Items apparently paid by How ell for
W histler on 17 and 26 September, 2, 5, and 12 October and 6 November, for art and household materials, More Details
including an item involving pictures and Chapman for £8.5.0, to a total of £15.16.0.: andan account of money
lent to How ell during November and including 1 December 1877, to a total of £57.4.6. plus tw o occasions
w here H. w as lent £1 w hen [W histler?] had received larger cheques. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H275
Account from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. Oct x Nov 1877. 'Due to J.A. McNeill W histler' A list of
etchings sold to How ell on October 25 and 28, November 6, 9, 11, 15, 21, 24 and 25 for a total of £73.11.6.
They comprise 33 single impressions, tw o impressions of each of 7 etchings, three 'Undraped Ladies (1 Tillie) More Details
and 4 'Flos' [Florence Leyland?]. In addition several etchings are not priced: 'DP. Head' on 14 November, 'Sketch
D.P. The standing baby Leyland' on 21 and '(2) Sir Garnet Wolsey' on 25 November. The priced etchings include
a touched proof of 'Maud in an Armchair'. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H276
Account from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 6x9 Nov. 1877. Records the expenditure of £8.5.0. on the More Details
'Chapman Pictures' plus 16/- on cabs on 6 November, leaving a balance due to W histler on 9 November of 2/-,
and £2.4.6. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H277
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [c.1877] 'In my collection belonging to W histler-' Gives names
and states of ten etchings, w ith some prices, w hich vary from £1.10.0. for the 'Pool' to 5 gns. for 'Charley 3rd' More Details
state. (unsigned)
MS Whistler H278
Account from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [c.1877] Records the sale of three etchings : 'Pale Irving'
'Prices Candle' and Storm to 'S' ; and four, 'Smithfield', 'From Limehouse', 'Stevens' and 'Docks' to Mrs Noseda More Details
for 10 gns. (unsigned).
List of etchings in How ell's collection belonging to W histler.
List of etchings sold to Mrs Noseda
MS Whistler H279
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [Nov. 1877]. Incomplete.
On verso: Record of commission due to How ell of 5% on money collected for W histler, and on sales made by More Details
How ell for W histler (a set of [Venice etchings] to [Cohn], etchings to Mrs. Noseda and probably to Chambers),
for delivering and ? negotiating the sale of W histler's painting of 'Cremorne' to Chapman, and for purchases of
art materials. betw een 25 October and 17 November. (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 96 Cheyne Walk, [October 9 1877] 'My dear How ell-' The price
for W histler's portrait of Carlyle including his copyright is 1200 gns. but W histler w ould accept £1000 from H.,
£700 immediately and the remainder w ithin three months. 'Ever Yours/JAMcN. W histler'. More Details
The first payments for proposed Venice etchings w ere made in 1876/7. [Cohn] is probably Colnaghi. Beginning
of letter to How ell's? Cousin on verso

Draw ing by James McNeill W histler. [5 February 1878].
Pen & ink dw g. on one side of a burning house on w heels, seen end on, labelled "...HOW..." w ith a butterfly
flying through the smoke. On verso, incomplete note in W 's hand "I present my compliments" More Details
On verso: I present my compliments.
[Formerly BP II 18/62]

Draw ing of How ell and W histler leaving the Show on fire, by James McNeill W histler. 5 February - 1878.
Pen and ink sketch of a burning house on w heels or a cart, labelled "-show ", w ith a butterfly flying off to left,
and an ow l dressed up in top hat, coat & checked trousers flying off to right w ith a bag labelled "coin" and a More Details
sheet labelled "various".
[Formerly BP II 18/61]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs How ell, Chaldon House, Fulham. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [5 March
1878] "Dear Mrs. How ell - I enclose copy of my letter to Blott so that How ell may see it directly he returns -
Pray see that he carries out your promise to come dow n at once to me - /Ever sincerely yours/JAMcN. More Details
W histler."/(also butterfly signature) "Your letter of Friday has never been delivered here - it must have been
lost in the post -".
Butterfly in pencil of date c 1888 is draw n on opposite page of letter book

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss How ell, Chaldon House, Fulham. [96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], March
20 1878. "My dear Godchild - This to w ish you very many happy returns of this your first birthday. It is More Details
unaccompanied by gold forks and spoons because of an impecuniosity attaching itself to your Godfather w hich
he fervently trusts you may never experience - " (signed w ith the butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.A. How ell.]. [24 May 1878] 'Now tomorrow w ill the Ow l come dow n
here in the morning?' W histler asks How ell to come to value 'some things for our tenants'. 'also really w e must More Details
have some pounds for Hermann(?)- Eight w ill do- or even perhaps six.' If How ell does not appear by tw o
o'clock, W histler w ill make for Hart St. and meet him there at 3.30 'W ith best compliments...' (butterfly
signature, alongside w hich is draw n an ow l)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 96 Cheyne Walk, Tuesday night 18 June [1878] 'Dear How ell'
W histler has been expecing H. and 'Theo' to arrive w ith lots of money for him. W histler carried out his part of More Details
the business in spite of being busy moving, by taking the portrait of Carlyle dow n to Graves, w here H. should
go and see it, and decide w hat to do. 'Ever yours JAMcN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, June 19 Wednesday evening
[1878] 'I say Ow l- do like a good fellow hearken to these various-' W histler received a note from Hermann
asking him to send the 30/- immediately. He asks How ell to bring round an 'inventory of fixtures' for the More Details
new comers. Graves sent for the portrait of Carlyle and it has now gone. He asks H. to meet him before 3.30
p.m. at Thomas Way's printing office 'Lithographic Printer, Wellington Street Strand, next door to Lyceum
Theatre' and to bring several pounds. 'Ever' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.A. How ell.]. 96 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], "Friday night" [June 1878] 'No
new s- and in this case it cant be good new s!' W histler asks How ell to come to the hotel at about 3 o'clock, and More Details
asks him to 'bring a quid or more'. Bow les w ould be there, 'and the position may be absurd about paying the
ridiculous little lunch to the landlord- the etching is I think you w ill say superb!- The cheque doubtless
forthcoming, and the ship ought not to be damaged for "a hap'orth of tar".' 'Ever...' (butterfly signature)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. The W hite House, Tite Street, Chelsea Embankment, 29 July
1878. 'Dear How ell-' W histler is ill and cannot dine w ith How ell so he is sending the letter in case Graves
comes. W histler considered H.'s proposal and could not paint Lord Beaconsfield for less than 1000 gns. He
w ould w ant tw ice that for any other portrait, including the copyright. He conceives it 'as a pendant in size to More Details
the Carlyle- a seated figure in appropriate attitude- w ith ribbon and order of the Garter show ing-' This should
make it less exhausting for the sitter, bearing in mind his official duties. Beaconsfield has refused to sit for
anyone for the last four months. W histler is planning his w ork for his new studio and w ould like H. to let him
know his decision 'Ever yours/JAMcN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. 15 August 1878 (postmark) 'Has the
Carlyle subscription no more go in it?' [for the engraving of] the portrait W histler thought H. w as solely
occupied w ith raising subscriptions of Carlyle but he failed to follow up W histler's introduction of Ridley to him or More Details
send him the circulars he promised. Also How ell w as going to reply to the letter Josey sent W, and Josey has
just w ritten saying he has heard nothing. Alfred Chapman of 23 Abercromby Square Liverpool w ould like H. to
send him some circulars to distribute. W histler is having trouble w ith Hermann. (signed w ith butterfly)

Etching 'Joe' by James McNeill W histler, 1861. Press cutting.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. Arts Club, Hanover Square,
[London] W., [5 September 1878] 'Call round tomorrow before 2 if you can- or in the afternoon early, as I have
w ritten to Miss Corder that she is to pose again tomorrow as upon reflection I feel that the picture ought to be More Details
finished right out of hand-' (butterfly signature).
[A circular for a subscriptions for the mezzotint engraving by Richard Josey of '"Arrangement in Brow n and
Black", Portrait of Miss Rosa Corder, to be sent to How ell, is contained in the follow ing pages of the letterbook:
it is a folded sheet w ith single sheet enclosure containing press criticisms of the picture]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [London], [15 October 1878] 'Of
course Ow l I cant expect that you should alw ays be successful...' W histler did not get to bed until some time
after H. and w as up in the morning w aiting to see him as promised, but he never turned up. W histler visited More Details
Hart Street tw ice : 'dear me its like old Bougival'. There w ere new impressions of the Carlyle engraving there
w ith a note from Graves that W histler must sign them and How ell return them to him before 6pm. the next day.
W histler w ill come and see H. in the morning for the signing of proofs. He w as supposed to visit Allingham but
w as not able to do so. 'Goodnight' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. The W hite House, [Tite Street],
Chelsea, Oct 17 [1878] 'Mr. W histler begs that Mr. & Mrs. How ell w ill give him the pleasure of their company at More Details
breakfast tomorrow , Friday, at 11. O'clock.' (butterfly signature).
And env.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [The W hite House, Tite Street,
Chelsea], [22 Oct 1878] 'So sorry! Do hope it w ill be all right tomorrow - If w ell enough do look in - Shall be at More Details
home until five - but do come earlier. Afterw ards dress at 6.30 or 7 at the doctors. Dine at 7.30 at Dr. Bird's
opposite - ShoW histler's pretty hot! - Great lark in this w eek's World!!' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. The W hite House, Chelsea
Embankment, 24 October 1878 (postmark) 'Ow l old chap how are you?' W histler hopes H. is w ell for his ow n More Details
sake and W 's, and asks him to call on his w ay to tow n. W histler received a letter from Princess Louise. H.
should tell John w hen he can come. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [Oct 1878] 'Dear Ow l' Asks if H. has More Details
recovered and returned to w ork w ithout contacting W, and asks him to come immediately if possible. H. must be
'like a giant refreshed and full of new notions for the show '. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. Arts Club, Hanover Square W, 28
Oct 1878 (postmark) 'Ow l I w ant very much to see you for a moment-' Asks H. to come to the W hite House by More Details
12pm. the follow ing day on his w ay to attend to 'the Graves matter' in tow n. It is in H.'s interest to come.

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [London W ], 29 Oct. 1878 More Details
(postmark)

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [London W ], 30 Oct. 1878 More Details
(postmark)
MS Whistler H281 Item 1

Letter from Charles A. How ell to Algernon Graves, [6, Pall Mall, London S.W.]. Charldon House, Fulham, 6 Nov.
1878. 'Dear Graves Please hold my portrait of Miss Corder by J A McNeill W histler in lieu of the tw o nocturnes by More Details
the same artist- received by me (signed) Charles A How ell'.
Copy in Graves's hand.

Embankment, 12 November 1878 (postmark) 'It is all right w ith Rose- he is delighted w ith the idea'. Asks H. to More Details
come and discuss the '"Interrogations"' and tactics they must take, before they see Rose on Thursday at 8 pm.
Ruskin's counsel has again w ritten refusing to let Ruskin appear at the trial. 'Do let me hear tomorrow about
the tin'. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [12 December 1878] 'Ow l' W histler does not think he
personally should do anything about the letter from Blott, until H. on the authority of this letter has made out
the inventory, w hen W histler w ill take both letter and inventory to the '"Rocket"' Office to complete the More Details
transaction. How ell should settle the £200 w ithin a couple of days if he can manage it. W ithout informing his
client Allingham has agreed to let the 'man from Octigmann' have a £30 judgement over 'the other fellow '.
W histler is going to see Rose. 'I have given Steve the letter so that's all right for Monday.' (unsigned).
[Possibly copy letter - may be altering meaning here]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, [Fulham]. The W hite House, Chelsea
Embankment, [13 December 1878] 'Ow l. I shall be at Rose's at dinner at 6 o'clock- mind you meet us all there- More Details
Meanw hile if in come at once please here- Alw ays' (Butterfly signature).
And env.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.A. How ell.]. [23 Dec 1878] 'W hat really are the intentions of my only
true friend?' Rose and W histler have been w aiting to see H. for several evenings. Today they had his message More Details
through Elden and w aited at Salisbury Street until 7pm. Tomorrow is the last day Rose can stay in tow n. Rose
follow ed H.'s suggestion and Nightingale's law yers having agreed to their proposals the papers have been
w aiting for H. to sign them for five days. Rose even w rote to H. tw ice. 'Ever Yours/JAMcN W histler'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Chaldon House, Fulham. [W hite House], [London],'Monday
night' [23 December 1878] 'For the life of me I don't know w hat it all means How ell!' Nightingale has not been
uncooperative. His law yers agreed to Rose's suggestion about the bills, w hich w as originally How ell's idea, but
then How ell put Rose in an embaressing position by refusing to turn up to sign the papers. On Tuesday H. sent
a message from Allinghams saying he w ould see W histler at W impole Street. Rose w rote to him on Thursday More Details
and Friday and w aited w ith W histler at Salisbury Street on Friday, Saturday and today (as arranged by Elden) :
and w ill be available tomorrow . W histler reproaches H. for his letter and for returning the cheque. W histler w as
generous to H. w hen he had some money and his financial difficulties w ere made w orse by the return of Blott's
cheque. W histler expects to pay back everything he ow es How ell including the odd payments to John. 'Ever
yours/JAMcN.W histler'

Embankment, Tuesday night [31 December 1878] 'W hat am I to do about Herrmann' W histler promised to go to More Details
Herrmann's house on Thursday at 9.30 am. He asks H. to find something and leave it at the Doctor's house
since W histler cannot come to Hampstead. 'Ever yours JAMcN W histler'

Embankment, [2 Jan 1879] 'How aw fully pushed about w e all are Ow l old fellow !' Implores How ell to come and More Details
see him. W histler hoped that How ell w ould have left some new s at the Doctor's last night. (Butterfly signature).
And env.

[6 January 1879] 'I have a letter for you Ow l from W illie...' W illie sent a list of 36 people for the new
subscriptions. The pamphlet is very successful. W histler asks if H. saw the leading article in the Daily New s on
the previous day. W histler told Hermann w hat H. had said, and w rote at his request to Allingham asking him to More Details
pay the cheque for £10 since H. had already given him instructions to do so. Asks how matters are getting on
w ith Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment. Rose
'Goodnight' (signed w ith buttrfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to How ell, Charles Augustus, Chaldon House, Fulham. Thursday night [1 Mar.
1878] 'You must come dow n tomorrow morning the first thing old man-' So much could be managed if How ell did More Details
not 'bolt from the show '. It w as so discouraging w riting and never receiving an answ er. 'Ever' (butterfly
signature).
And env.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, 1 May 1879. 'Dear More Details
How ell,' W histler hands over his copyright for the engravings of the portraits of his mother and of Miss Rosa
Corder, by Richard Josey, to How ell 'Yours faithfully/JMcN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. [May 1879] Thursday. 'Ow l I w ant to know at once about the
Valparaiso' W histler asks H. either to send the picture of Valparaiso to W histler or direct to Ford and Dickinson More Details
to be framed 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[MS W histler LB11/40 (end of first volume of How ell Letterbooks)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham. Arts Club, Hanover Square W.,
'Sunday night' [3 June 1879] 'Dear How ell You must come tomorrow somew here about 3 o'clock w ill do- but More Details
tomorrow is the last day, or else you are out of it- and plates & all go to the dogs-' (signed w ith butterfly).
W ith envelope.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham. Arts Club, Hanover Square, [London]
W., [June 28 1879 ?] (postmark) 'Now look How ell'- W histler must see How ell on the follow ing day; and asks More Details
How ell to come as soon as he receives W histler's note- if not How ell should come later, at 6 or 7. 'Do', (butterfly
signature).
W ith envelope.

Letter from [Waddell & Co.] [Trustees] to Chas. How ell, Fulham House, Fulham Road. 14th July [1879] 'Dear Sir
J.A.McN. W histler in liquidation. I beg to remind you that I have not yet received the list of the articles claimed
by Mr. W histler's mother as promised by you on Monday last and I shall be glad if you w ill let me have it as soon More Details
as possible Yours faithfully [T] Waddell trustee'.
The imprint of this letter is on the opposite page and has been reconstructed by photographing it

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham. The W hite House, Chelsea
Embankment, Friday night [1 Aug. 1879] 'I say it is rather rough on me that you never show at all Ow l- and I More Details
have been to Waddell and w ant so much to see you- Do come the first thing tomorrow .' (Butterfly signature).
And env.
MS Whistler H283
Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham Road, S.W. 25 August 1879. 'My Dear
Jimmy-' Watts has had a copy of the Carlyle print for some time. 100 impressions have been printed from the
copper plate after W histler's portrait of his mother. Of these W histler has had 25. The copper plate w ill be
expensive to get in order for another 100 impressions. He suggests that W histler sends impressions to those More Details
w ho subscribed 3 gns. before W histler filed his petition [for bankruptcy]: Liberty, Luff, W. Jackson MacNeill in
San Francisco and Graves can w rite and say he w ill send these. Otherw ise How ell can provide impressions if
W histler pays him w ith etchings. He asks W histler to w rite and say w hat w ork he w ill give H. if he acquires 'the
Comic-The three girls- and the blue girl-' for W. 'Ever yr. aff CA How ell-'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles Augustus How ell, Fulham House, Fulham, London, Inghilterra.
Cafe Florian, Place St. Marc, Venice, [1880] (Jan. 26th) "It appears my dear old Ow l that you are alive and of
course kicking -" He asks How ell to w rite w ith new s. He heard that How ell had been in Holland and Belgium.
W histler complains of the cold, and about the quality of the mezzotint engraving of Rosa Corder, suggesting
Josey softens the head. W histler inquires about 'The Nocturnes of Cremorne that w ere exhibited', and the
Carlyle. W histler has heard from his ex-servant, John, w ho is a stew ard in Bombay. Inquires about the W hite
House and Edw ard Godw in, and the painting W histler did of his former patron sitting on the W hite House,
w hich according to the World tw o w eeks ago w as to be included in the auction. W histler describes the economy
of living in Venice, and the ease w ith w hich exhibitions could be mounted. "Palma Vechio's for Leyland and his More Details
kind are to be had for fivers or less". W histler considers the possibility of going on to Lisbon. W histler expects
everything that he touches now w ill turn to gold. He does not expect to return to London w ith sketches of
Venice "after the manner of Philip's return w ith sketches of Spain." W histler asks w hat How ell has been saying
in Bond St: having had a letter from Huish, accusing W histler of making huge plates, not doing the set for him,
How ell should get Huish to show W histler's reply. Asks after Mrs. How ell and his Goddaughter, Miss How ell.
Asks for new s of 'little Watts' Sends his regards to Mr. & Mrs. Jones and 'the young ladies', Miss Corder, Miss
Chambers, Allingham. He has w ritten to Way (Thomas), and intends to w rite to Elden. "Ever yours JAMcN
W histler" (& signed w ith butterfly)
W ith envelope.

Letter from J. Waddell & Co. to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham, [London] S.W. 1 Queen Victoria Street,
Mansion House, London E.C., 13 October 1880. 'Dear Sir', Waddell encloses cheque for £1- 5 -6, the "first and More Details
final dividend in the case of W histler. Yours faithfully/J. Waddell"

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., c/o Miss Rosa Corder, 91 Southampton Row , Bloomsbury. More Details
Arts Club, Hanover Square, [London] W., [1881] (Stamped envelope addressed to 'Miss Rosa Corder 91
Southampton Row Bloomsbury.') Butterfly signature, 'For the Ow l'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., c/o Miss Rosa Corder, 91 Southampton Row , Bloomsbury. Arts
Club, Hanover Square, [London] W., [1881] 'Here you are my dear Ow l- The "Haden-Piker-Painter Etcher Plot"! More Details
Alw ays' (butterfly signature)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell., [Fulham House, Fulham]. Tite Street, Aug 23rd 1881. 'Dear
How ell' W histler asks How ell to send him "a small destroyed panel" of "a girl in Japanese dress" w hich w as More Details
exhibited at the RA, "The Scarf", w hich belongs to one of W histler's clients. This w as among various things
belonging to Mr Blott, to be collected from the studio of the late Signor [Pinte]. "Yours very truly / JAM. N.
W histler"
MS Whistler H284
Letter from John Mead How ells to James McNeill W histler. 12.r. de Seine, Nov. 6. [1891x3] 'Dear Mr W histler:'
Encloses a note from McKim w ho appreciates that W histler is considering the matter and gives the panel size, More Details
but does not mention the Osgood panels. Encloses a cutting from a Chicago daily w hich Elw ell w anted W histler
to see. 'Yours very sincerely/John Mead How ells.'
MS Whistler H285
Letter from John Mead How ells to James McNeill W histler. Madrid, 22nd. April. [1893 x 1895] 'Dear Mr. W histler'
Has just visited novelist Palacio Valdes, w ho show ed him his portrait etched by J. Araujo w hich w ould appear
w ith his complete w orks. The artist had died several days previously - H. had just received W histler's letter
mentioning him. Likes Spain. In depths of Africa he found Mrs W histler's 'little silver hand', & also a 'rara avis' More Details
unfortunately w ith no inscriptions, only arabesques, but has not seen any grass chairs. Is going to look at the
Prado Velasquez'. Hopes the bulbs he planted in Mrs W histler's garden are beautiful & asks to be remembered
to her & Miss Philip. 'Yours truly John Mead How ells'.
[Mr How ells is first mentioned by Pennell in 1893, w hen he brought his son and daughter to visit W histler in
Rue de Bac. (Life, II, p 151) Miss Philip married in 1895, early summer]
MS Whistler H289
Letter from John Mead How ells to James McNeill W histler. University Club, New York, Dec. 4th. [1895] 'Dear Mr
W histler' Pleased to read that the appeal has gone against Eden, particularly as he w as present at some of
the first sittings, betw een Neil Duncan and How ard Cushing. If letter reaches W histler in Paris, remember him More Details
to Mr & Mrs W hibley 'Yours sincerely Johnnie How ells'.
[The Eden trial started on March 6, 1895 at the Paris Tribunal]
MS Whistler H293
Letter from Frank Hunt to James McNeill W histler. Washington, May 3/55. 'W hat's this? open it if you are not
afraid to touch it - its hair-' Since seeing W histler on the previous day he collected W histler's things from
'Esmeralda's' and sent them by the express and w ill collect his shaw l from 'Micaw ber'. 'King' w as in his studio
but had not finished w ith W histler's book: he is taking Miss Cansten(?) to a ball. Mrs Larned admires W histler's More Details
picture of Denny so much that she w ould like him to copy a picture of her sister w ithout letting her cousin
Charles [King?] know because he w ould be jealous as a fellow artist. Carlos and Alex are disposing of H.'s
coffee. 'Yours alw ays/Frank Hunt.'
[Artist Charles "King"]
MS Whistler H294
Letter from Frank Hunt to James McNeill W histler. W. City, May 18 55. 'If it w as not that I had nothing to do... do
you think you... neer do w eel Jamie that I w d... w rite again...' Mrs Peter, Charles and H. w ould like to know
w here W histler got his blacking. The Zouave Hetzell, Mechlin and Florence miss W histler dreadfully. H. thinks More Details
'Madlle Arctic' should be let alone as her father is connected w ith Cumming's theatre and w ill tear W histler in
bits. A Miss West from W histler's city is providing Charles [West?] w ith thoughts above his station. 'da'da'
Jamie/F.'
MS Whistler H295
Letter from Frank Hunt to James McNeill W histler. Washington, Friday June 14 / 55. 'W retched boy!' W histler's
letter arrived just in time. Carlos has gone to survey roads in St. Louis. He is keeping an eye on his other More Details
companion, Like Mr. Sw ibellar, w ithout criticizing him, like Richard. He has heard nothing of 'Micaw ber'. '-? do you
think of w earing a shaw l next w inter?' (unsigned)
MS Whistler H296
Letter from Frank Larned Hunt to James McNeill W histler. Poplar [illeg.], County West Marguette, Manitoba,
Decem 82. 'Dear Jamie' Recalls their days in Washington City. He heard recently of W histler's success through
Oscar W ilde in Ottaw a in the Spring. H. has been in Manitoba for 25 years. A friend Alexander Mc[Arthur] w ill
deliver this letter and w ishes to meet W. H. first met W histler at the house of his relative Col Frank Larned More Details
(Paymaster General). W histler w as w ith Charlie, from West Point. H. made his easel for the portrait of his "'Belle
cousine' Annie Denny". Even the old artist Charles B King admired the portrait. Remembers W histler draw ing
'mountains and marshes' for the Topog[raphical Survey] and discussing patents w ith inventors: and Tom
W inans taking W histler aw ay from Washington. 'Yours faithfully/Frank Larned Hunt'
MS Whistler H297
Letter from W. Holman Hunt to James McNeill W histler. Draycott Lodge, Fulham, S.W., March 12. 1885. 'My dear
W histler' Apologises for himself and his w ife at having again missed W histler's lecture. Remarks that the critics,
instead of combining to annihilate him, have been quite kind. 'Yours every truly W histler Holman Hunt You have
an efficient pole axe'. More Details
[The Ten O'clock w as delivered first at the Prince's Hall on the 20th February, 1885, and repeated at the B.A.
early in March, and in Cambridge on March 24, Oxford on April 30, and also at the RA students club and the
F.A.S.]
MS Whistler H302
Letter from Katherine P. Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., Nov. 23. [1887] 'Dear Mr
W histler' Thanks W histler effusively for his present, w hich she w ill bequeath to her great niece, w ho met and More Details
admired W histler 'the other day'. Mr H. is almost as pleased as she is w ith W histler's etchings in ther new
setting. They promise to be there on Friday night. 'I am most truly yours Katherine P. Hurlbert'
MS Whistler H303
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Henry Hurlbert. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W.C.,
[1887] 'Rare indeed is the occasion w hen the great Painter shall be enabled to do aught for the Mighty King
Maker and dispenser of destinies, untiring in his kindness! You may imagine how joyously I seize upon the More Details
chance!' Signed w ith butterfly.
[Possibly a reply to H/44? (Appeal next to it)]
MS Whistler H304
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., Thursday Night. [1887 x
1888] 'Your beauteous beast bounds into my... solitude, my dear President...' Accepts invitation to eat at Royal More Details
Copenhagen at 8pm next day. 'W HH'.
[See letter from W histler to Th. W. Dunton on 12th Feb. 1888, ('9 letters') asking him w hat he thinks of the lion
he has designed for the B.A. See SBA book BP II 5/91 etc. for rest of Hurlbert]
MS Whistler H305
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W.H. Hurlbert. Hogarth Club, Albemarle Street, W., [1887] 'Dear Mr.
Hurlbert-' The Society of British Artists has a Royal Charter nearly as old as that of the Royal Academy. W histler
as President of the Society appeals to H. as a countryman of his and man of affairs for advice, on how to apply More Details
to the Queen for the title of 'Royal' to be given to the Society in this Jubilee year: and before W histler's trip to
the States. '& believe me alw ays/Very faithfully yrs/JMc.Neill W histler.'
[Request to H. to use his influence to acquire from the title 'Royal' for Society]
MS Whistler H306
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., Wednesday. [1887] 'My More Details
dear Mr W histler' 'We are hear again'. Asks if the Document is ready. Let him know w hen it is. 'Ever (illeg.) W m
Henry Hurlbert'
MS Whistler H307
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., Tuesday Night, 5 July.
[1887] 'My dear Sir James!' 'Just back from Paris', found W histler's note, undated. Was meeting last night, or is More Details
it for next Monday? Let him know before he sees Smith, to avoid mistakes. 'Ever yours (illeg.) W.H.H.'
MS Whistler H308
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W.H. Hurlbert. [1887] 'Dear Mr Hurlbert,' Asks H. to thank the first Lord of More Details
the Treasury [Mr W.H. Smith] for his advice and help in the presentation of the Memorial to the Queen. 'Believe
me/Alw ays' (unsigned).
MS Whistler H309
Letter from W.H. Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121 Queen's Gate, S.W., Sunday 24 July '87. 'My dear Mr
W histler' The Secretary w ill have told W histler about the letter he received [?]. H. w ill find out w hat it means More Details
and advise W histler w hat to do. Hopes W histler enjoyed seeing and recording Admiral Lord Nelson and the
British Fleet 'Ever Faithfully Yours/W m Henry Hurlbert'
MS Whistler H310
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 27 July '87. 'My
Dear Mr W ' H. has seen 'the personage w ho w as as much puzzled by the contradictory character of the
communication as w ere you and I', and promised to see the Home Secretary about it immediately. H. w ill let More Details
W histler know the result. 'Faithfully yrs W HH'.
[Henry Matthew s, as Secretary of State for the Home Department, w as concerned in the presentation of the
SBA's Jubilee Address to HM Queen Victoria, w hich he acknow ledged on 20 July 1887 (BP II 5/103)]
MS Whistler H311
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., July 28. 1887. 'My dear
Mr W histler' 'It is 'all right'' Come and see him early next day as there is something formal to do. 'Faithfully yrs More Details
W m Henry Hurlbert'
MS Whistler H312
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., Saturday a.m. Aug. 6.
[1887] 'Dear Mr W histler' Has received no reply to w ire sent to W. Is going to Devon - gives address. Encloses More Details
letter from Rt Hon the Sec., to w hich W histler should reply explaining use of w ord 'Imperial' in the Memorial of
the Jubilee Year, and agreeing to substitute 'Royal' on that page in its place. 'Ever (illeg.) W HH'.
[The draft of the Memorial containing the w ord 'Imperial' is MS W histler V62]
MS Whistler H313
Note from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Wellington Club, Grosvenor Place, S.W., 18. August,
'87. 'My dear W histler' 'As you w ill learn from the enclosed Sir Salan (?) is w ith HBM today at Osborne (w here I More Details
presume the P.R.B.A. w ill soon be!) & our dinner comes off consequently at 9pm. So w e shall expect you here
about 8.30 tonight. (illeg.) W HH'.
[H.B.M. may be Henry Matthew s, sec. of State for Home Dep.]
MS Whistler H314
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., Wednesday, a.m.
[Aug.] [1887] 'Dear Mr W histler' 'Our friend' thinks they must either send the etchings to HM by post to Balmoral
or give them to him and let him give them to HM w hen she returns to London, or he goes to Balmoral. H. is
seeing him again tomorrow , and w ill be at the club at 7pm that evening 'if you dont go to Belgium tonight' they More Details
can dine together. 'Faithfully W HH'.
[W histler w as present at the Naval Review on 27th July 1887 (MS w histler G214) w here he made a number of
etchings, w hich w ere later printed and presented to HM. W histler w ent to Belgium in Autumn 1887 w ith Dr. and
Mrs W illiam W histler]
MS Whistler H315
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, S.W., Wednesday p.m. [1887]
'Dear Mr W histler' The First Lord is out of tow n for the w eek, but asks that 'the precious volume' be left w ith his
secretary Mr Pattison at given address. W histler could w rite a personal note to HM to be presented w ith the More Details
book - come and see him - not tomorrow - to discuss this. 'You have made my w ife the proudest creature alive
w ith her royal album!' 'Ever yours faithfully W HH'.
[See MS W histler H302 and H303 for references to W histler's gift to Mrs H. See MS W histler H308, asking H. to
thank the First Lord of the Treasury for his assistance in presenting the Memorial to her Majesty]
MS Whistler H316
Letter from W.H.H. [Hurlbert] to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 20 Dec 87. 'Dear Mr
W histler, The letter is pronounced as neat a product of your pen as the album is of your needle- so you have More Details
naught now to do, I take it, but to aw ait the lifted finger of the First Lord. Let me know I pray you w hat you
hear & to believe me Ever Yrs/W HH.'
MS Whistler H317
Card from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W., 16 More Details
Jan.[?] 1888. 'Dearly beloved' Accepts invitation to breakfast on Thursday in spite of previous engagements.
W hen? 'The Storys(?) are lunching here & full of song about you!' 'Ever yours (?) W HH'
MS Whistler H318
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. [Borris House, Borris], March 3rd. 1888. 'Dearly More Details
beloved President' Just returned to find W histler's telegram of 29th Feb from London. Hopes to be in England
soon and w ill tell W histler w hen he arrives. 'Faithfully yours W.H.H.'
MS Whistler H319
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 15 March '88.
'Dearly beloved President!' Only just received W histler's invitation 'for Sunday evening last!, having been in More Details
Dublin. Would like to see W. 'Alw ays sincerely (?) W HH'
MS Whistler H320
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria Station, Belgravia,
London, S.W., 23 March. [1888] '...my Dear Sir James!' Looked for W histler at 5 at the Grosvenor, but left More Details
w ithout seeing W histler - asks him to call in evening betw een 6 & 7 pm, or next morning early. 'Ever (illeg.)
W HH'
MS Whistler H321
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria Station, Belgravia,
London, S.W., Monday p.m. [1888] '...oh most precious President...' Reference to Secretary of W. Hopes to hear More Details
from the man from New York tomorrow , and w ill let W histler know w hat transpires, 'I w ant you to w ake up the
house of Craw ford energetically and skilfully w ithout delay!' Meanw hile checks up that W histler has 'noted the
opportunity at 7b how it grow s in grandeur & in grace w ith the telegrams of Every day'. 'Ever (illeg.) W HH'
MS Whistler H322
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 27 March Tuesday
[1888] 'Dearly beloved Pret' (?) Encloses card from man W histler can see tomorrow Wednesday betw een 12 & More Details
2 and arrange matter. Can W histler come tomorrow about 10 am? H. can give him the paints and W histler can
go to Temple Station from Victoria 'in a jiffy'. 'Ever (illeg.) W HH'.
[Date [1888] checked w ith press-cuttings]
MS Whistler H323
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 3rd. April, 1888.
'Most mysterious Pret' (?) W hat happened to W histler after his interview w ith Scriboner(?). Waldo w rites from More Details
Rome that he thinks the PRBA is a 'tw o and yellow -legged becassino' because in spite of his secretary he has
not w ritten. 'W hat I really w ant to know is w hat you have done about the 10pm. 'Faithfully yours W m HH'.
[The 'Ten o'clock' w as published and distributed in summer 1888]
MS Whistler H324
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 121, Queen's Gate, S.W., 12.p.m. Friday. [1888] More Details
'Dear Proeser' (?) All is w ell, he found the paper soon after he returned. Is going to Paris in morning and offers
to do anything W histler w ould like - gives addresses in Paris and Rome. 'Most affectionately (?) W H Hurlbert'
MS Whistler H325
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Traveller's Club, Pall Mall, S.W., 9 April. [1888] 'My
dear Proeser!' Just returned from Paris, is house hunting. Returns the HM (illeg.) letter and advises W histler to More Details
close w ith them. Asks W histler to contact them at their temporary address. 'W HH'
MS Whistler H326
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W., More Details
[Wed.] 9 May 88. 'My dear Proeser' (?) Agrees to see W histler on Sunday, w hen he w ill tell H. w hat he did on
Monday. 'Ever Yours (?) W HH'
MS Whistler H327
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W.,
[Tues.] 12 June. [1888] 'My dear Ex-arch!' Explained 'situation fully last evening to my friend [of?] the S.I.' w ho More Details
quite understood ... (illeg. ref. to 'man at Clapham' & Suffolk St.) He took the paper w ith him but w ill probably
not 'do w ith it w hat should be done'. Reference to Mr. H. 'W illiam Story w ill be here presently' 'Ever (illeg.) W HH'
MS Whistler H328
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W., [Fri.]
15 June. [1888] 'Dear Roi Cicogne (?)' (Mainly illeg.) - 'Your legal Hansen left a summons here for me - you being
in Paris - no for us! But people came to us on Sunday for luncheon to Mme Camid go hope for breakfast. But I More Details
w ill come to hear w hat you bring from Le Ville Lumiere - The fable read beautifully! Ever ... W HH'.
[W histler w ent to Paris around June 13, 1888 (Letter from Spillmann) Cicogne might be a mis-spelling of
'Cigogne' - grasshopper. See Hansen Lib. Cong. H/21-2]
MS Whistler H329
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W., More Details
Monday. [1888] 'Dear Proeser Philistinorum' (?) Invitation to lunch next Friday. 'Ever (illeg.) W HH'
MS Whistler H330
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. Tuesday night. [1887 x 1888] 'My dear K.H.M.' (?)
Agrees to dine w ith W histler next day, but w here and w hen? 'Yours alw ays faithfully W m Henry Hurlbert'. More Details
[Formal signature suggests an early date for this letter, probably 1887]
MS Whistler H331
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. [1888] x [1889] 'In the morals of Stott'... 'Wasn't it
nasty of he?' Poem maligning Stott of Oldham, & mentioning H's ow n quarrel w ith W. Refers to W histler as 'Ex-
P'. More Details
[W histler resigned from the RBA on June 4, 1888. W histler w rote a complaint about the conduct of W illiam Stott
of Oldham to H.M. Cundall secretary of the Hogarth Club, on 4th January, 1889, w hich w as circulated to friends
and new spapers (MS W histler H246, H248). Rhyme in W.H.H.'s handw riting]
MS Whistler H332
Letter from W illiam Henry Hurlbert to James McNeill W histler. 12, Southw ell Gardens, Cromw ell Road, S.W., May
12 Sunday. [1889] 'My dear (?) Michael Arch' Agrees to dine w ith W histler on Wednesday at 8pm 'to celebrate
the spearing of the Dragon - of Clapham. Reference to Wortley (?). Thanks W histler for extracts. Matter of
sculptures in Paris arranged. 'I w ill see w hether the thunder of the banqut w ent across the Atlantic' 'Ever yours More Details
faithfully W HH'.
[Complimentary dinner to W histler w as held at the Criterion on May 1st, 1889, to celebrate his Bavarian Medal.
(Pennell, Vol II, p 89) W. stayed at Wortley Hall, Sheffield, probably some time 1881 x 1884 - (BP II G/20-) for
several days]
MS Whistler H333
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Louis Huth. 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea, Monday Dec. 16. [1867] 'My dear
Mr. Huth-' W histler did not think the Club had the right to accuse W histler of the matters alledged by Mr. Haden More Details
but he is prepared to explain everything to H. w ho w as one of those w ho proposed W histler as a member of
the Club, and w ill w rite further 'Believe me dear Mr Huth/Yours truly/JW '
MS Whistler H334
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Louis Huth. Wednesday Dec. 18. [1867] 'My dear Mr Huth' W histler
apologises for not asking w hether H. w ished to read the statement W histler proposed to send him. W histler More Details
intends to see Mr. Boxall also 'Believe me, my dear Mr Huth/Sincerely Yours- JAM W histler'.
[Relates to Anderson Auction, NY, 28-29 Nov 1910]
MS Whistler H335
Letter from Louis Huth to James McNeill W histler. 33 Green Street, [London], 'My dear Mr W histler' H. has More Details
alw ays been prepared to hear any statement W histler w ishes to make 'Yours sincerely/Louis Huth.'
MS Whistler H336
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Huth. [19th December 1867] 'My dear Mr. Huth--' On Friday 13 December
the Burlington Club held a meeting to discuss allegations made against W histler by Seymour Haden. W histler's
friends agreed w ith him that the matter w as personal and he should not have to justify himself to the Club. As
a result he w as expelled. He is prepared to answ er the charges briefly to H. Three years previously W histler
had struck a mason w ho pushed him off the pavement in Paris. The magistrate made him pay for the man's cap
w hich w as lost but reprimanded the mason for his rudeness. Then in 1866 several events happened w hile
W histler w as in Valparaiso and on his return. As a Southerner he w as offended by the proximity of several
negroes on the SS. Shannon. He kicked one of them, w ho threatened W histler w ith a sw ord. The captain asked
W histler to stay in his cabin to avoid trouble and he agreed. Both passengers and the Captain sympathised
w ith W. The only person w ho did not w as an abolitionist Captain Wake, the mail agent on the ship, an old man
w ho insulted W histler and lectured him, incited W histler to strike him, and w hen he did, attacked W histler
(w hose right hand w as in a sling), and had to be hauled off him. A naval officer, Dr. Croskie explained the
circumstances to the Captain, and one eyew itness, Major Smith of the Peruvian artillery, w ent w ith W histler to
the consulate in Southampton on his behalf, w hile the other, Mr. Sheppard gave W histler his w ritten statement. More Details
The allegations made by Mr. Doty about W histler being throw n out of a club in Valparaiso w ere complete
fabrications, and even the Committee realised his letter w as unreasonable. W histler did offer to meet Doty
over his allegation of W histler's seduction [of his w ife] but Doty then retracted this and other statements
publicly. Admiral Tucker and his staff, the Captains McCorkle, Butt, Hunter Davidson and Edenborough, knew
Doty could not be trusted and thought his treatment of W histler made Doty ridiculous. W hen Doty had the
impudence to speak to W histler in London W histler lost his temper and struck him. As to the fifth allegation,
W histler's assault on Legros occurred after Legros said W histler w as lying and Legros w as not even hurt
enough to stop him going visiting the same evening. Finally W histler's attack on his brother-in-law Haden w as
the culmination of several years of enduring his insolence and w as occasioned by Haden's insults to W histler
and a friend w ho had recently died. W histler's brother, w hose conduct in General Lee's army w as
irreproachable, tried to separate them; and did not join W histler in attacking Haden. Even Haden retracted this
accusation before the magistrates in Paris, and the case against them all w as discharged. Much of the evidence
used by Haden in his allegations to the Club w as draw n from conversations w ith W histler w hen W histler w as
his guest. W histler does not think Haden should have tried to get his ow n back on W histler through the Club or
that they should have accepted his statements w ithout question. [signed illegibly]
MS Whistler H337
Letter from Louis Huth to James McNeill W histler. Possingw orth, Hurst Green, Sussex, 25 Decr. [1867] 'My dear
Mr. W histler,' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of the 19th. H. thought the allegations w ere exagerated but some More Details
needed to be either denied or accepted. He accepts W histler's explanations and returns Captain
Edenborough's letter. He reaffirms his friendship '...I am Yours very truly/Louis Huth.'
MS Whistler H338
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Louis Huth, Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C. 2, Lindsey Houses, Chelsea,
Jan 31 1873. 'Dear Mr. Huth' Price asked for Variations in P-- is 250 gns., but H. is not bound to take it. Picture of
Mrs Huth should be 600, but W histler cannot fix price of other tw o until they are more finished. Venus w ill be
about 6 or 7 hundred and the other 800 or 1000 - but they can talk this over. These are the pictures he w ill be More Details
w orking on as soon as the Academy w ork is over. Unsigned copy.
['Variations in Pink and Grey - Chelsea' w as exhibited in the Dudley Gallery in 1873, as No.193. It w as painted
in the 60s. 'Portrait of Mrs Louis Huth : Arrangement in black, No. 2, painted in 1873, w as exhibited in Pall Mall
in 1874. 'Venus' may be one of the 'Six Projects'. See also Grapel AM 1967 G/1]
MS Whistler H339
Letter from Louis Huth to James McNeill W histler. Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C., 1. Feby. 1873. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' Price of 'Variations in Pink and Grey' is w hat he understood, as is that of Mrs H.'s portrait. Accepts
W histler's offer regarding other tw o pictures. Is curious to see Mr Leyland's portrait. 'Yours very truly Louis More Details
Huth'.
[See MS W histler H338. 'Portrait of F.R. Leyland : Arrangement in black' w as painted in 1873 and exhibited at
Pall Mall Exhib. in 1874]
MS Whistler H340
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Louis Huth, Tokenhouse Yard, London, E.C. 33, Rue de Tournon, Paris,
[1892] 'Dear Mr Huth -' Asks H. not to take his letter personally, and explains his understanding of the
relationship betw een patron and artist. The artist is responsible for the use of his picture after it is painted,
and for his reputation, the picture being only entrusted to the purchaser. Its ultimate value can only be decided More Details
by posterity. (Unfinished sentence) - 'Meanw hile your astonishment that I should w ish to bring out and exhibit
...' Unsigned.
[W histler stayed at 33 Rue de Tournon several times betw een Jan. 1892, and September, w hen he started to
do up 110 Rue de Bac. W histler's big Goupil exhibition w as held in 1892, and 'Variations in Pink & Grey -
Chelsea' (see BP II H/4,5) w as show n as No.27]
MS Whistler I2
Letter from The Incorporated Society of Authors to James McNeill W histler. 24, Salisbury Street, Strand, W.C., 8.
III. 87. 'Sir,' Sir Frederick Pollock and the Committee hope W histler w ill agree to be a Vice-President of the More Details
Society of Authors. 'We have the honour to be/Sir/Your obedient servants/Alb Ross/Hon Secr/Ja Stanley
Little/Executive Secr'
MS Whistler I4
Letter from Gerard Harry to James McNeill W histler. L'Independance Belge, Bruxelles, Sept. 10/90. 'Cher maitre'
W histler's pictures have arrived safely and w ill be hung properly in the Salon. H. and his w ife hope W histler and
his w ife w ill come. 'Don't disappoint us, cher butterfly.' Heinemann w ill have show n W histler the article in the More Details
Independance [Belge] on the Salon and W histler w ill also have seen the article on himself and Augustus Moore.
'...for you, cher maitre, the expression of my sincere devouement/Gerard Harry'
MS Whistler I5
Letter from Gerard Harry to James McNeill W histler. Brussels,Sept. 18/90. 'Cher maitre' B. is prepared to print
anything new about the Haw k. In Independance [Belge] on 17 September he pubished an account of the
Ruskin-W histler case so that his readers w ould know the history of W histler's pictures. H enjoyed the More Details
W hirlw ind and w ould like copies sent regularly so that he can publicise it. H. did try to report the punishment of
Moore accurately and the story has appeared all over the continent. The Brussels public admires the portrait of
Lady Archibald Campbell and its 'pendant'. Hopes they w ill see W histler and his w ife soon. 'Votre tout
cordialement/Gerard Harry'
MS Whistler I6
Letter from Gerard Harry to James McNeill W histler. L'Independance Belge, Bruxelles, October 3/90. 'Cher
maitre' H. heard from a member of the Jury that W histler's tw o small w orks w ere rejected because several
people thought them slight and unimportant and did not realise they w ere by W, and this is the basis of More Details
Galignani's report. Verstraste's painting Zeland suffered the same fate. Asks if W histler received the copy of the
Reforme and promises to send their Salon edition. 'W ith kindest regards to Madam W histler, I remain, cher
maitre/Your tout devoue/Gerard Harry'
MS Whistler I7
Visiting card from C.M Ingersoll. to James McNeill W histler. [before 1849] 'Mr Vansassen w ill please/ deliver the
Galignani's w hich/arrive to our address to Maj W his/tler, w ho w ill send to Mr V-S / for them, & oblige/ Your [obt. More Details
servt]/[C. Ingersoll]'.
[Removed from brow n leather w allet in BP II 36/38: the w allet also contained three photographs]
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Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler. 3 Market Place, Falmouth, 28/8/87. 'My dear President'
LePatourel w rote to I. about the W histler exhibition. At the meeting on the first Monday in October I. w ill bring
a motion for this to be held in February if W histler so w ishes. I. w rote to Walter Dow desw ell asking w hat
pictures w ere definitely promised. He thinks that the Society did not get enough in the previous year. More Details
Dow desw ell w ill see if the guarantors w ill extend their guarantee until the follow ing year. Congratulates
W histler on obtaining the title of Royal for the Society. Explains that he is commissioned by the Fine Art Society
w ith Gotch and Alfred East to paint a series of Cornish pictures for an exhibition in February. 'Sincerely
yours/W histler Ayerst Ingram.'
MS Whistler I12
Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler. 35 Market Street, Falmouth, 10th Sept 1887. 'My dear
President' I. did not hear of the meeting on Monday in time. Asks w hat W histler w ants done about the More Details
proposed W histler exhibition w hich LePatourel let him know about. 'Sincerely yours/W histler Ayerst Ingram.'
MS Whistler I13
Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler. The Malthouse, New lyn, Penzance, 6th October 1887. 'My
dear President-' I. is w riting to the guarantors asking them to renew their guarantee, since Dow desw ell only More Details
heard from tw o of them. He needs the addresses of Stott of Oldham and Waldo Storey. I. has contacted an
American Lady w ho may be able to obtain W hite Girl for them. I. is very upset by the death of a close friend.
'Sincerely yours/W histler Ayerst Ingram.'
MS Whistler I14
Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler. 2 Alexandra Terrace, Park Road, Norbiton, S.W., 7 Nov
1887. 'My dear W histler,' Although I. opposed W histler at the last meeting, both Gotch and he w ould support More Details
W histler if it is slightly modified: and in any case entirely objects to the article in the Pall Mall. He thinks that if a
member w as involved in it he should be expelled. 'Sincerely yours/W histler Ayerst Ingram.'
MS Whistler I15
Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler, [The Vale]. National Liberal Club, Trafalgar Square, London,
[1888] 'My dear W histler' I. is bringing a school friend w ho collects W histler's etchings to see him on the More Details
follow ing day. I. is exhausted after the battle w ith Bayliss on the previous evening. 'Yours Sincerely/W histler
Ayerst Ingram'
MS Whistler I16
Letter from Ayerst Ingram to James McNeill W histler. Briarfield, Norbiton, S.W., 8 Dec 1888. 'My dear W histler'
Thanks W histler for attending the A.A.S.A. meeting and for his handling of the affair w ith Gilbert McCaul. Asks if More Details
he can list W histler as Hon. Acad. Munich: and hopes he w ill contribute some of his w ork for the Ballet. I. is very
sorry matters w ent badly. 'Sincerely yours/W histler Ayerst Ingram'
MS Whistler I17
Minutes of The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers to James McNeill W histler. 23rd Dec 1897.
'Report of the first Council Meeting held at Princes Rink...' John Lavery w as in the chair, E.A. Walton, G. Sauter
and Francis How ard w ere present, but Messrs. W histler, Gilbert and others w ere unable to attend. The
Honorary Secretary w as to invite 'Puvis de Chavannes, Rodin, Besnard, Boldini, Menzel Stuck, Helleu, Degas, More Details
Zorn, Von Lembach, Klinger, Von Uhdi Bachlin, Liebermann, Blanche, G. Costa, Meunier, Aman Jean, Carriere,
Thaulov, Alexander, J. Mariaz Pradilla, Sagantini, Mesdag, Fragiacomo, Dill, Moreau, Klimt, Macmonnies, Fantin
Latour,' to Honorary Membership of the Council. He w ould call another meeting to discuss the arrangements for
the exhibition. (Unsigned)
MS Whistler I17
Minutes of The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers to James McNeill W histler. 23rd Dec 1897.
'Report of the first Council Meeting held at Princes Rink...' John Lavery w as in the chair, E.A. Walton, G. Sauter
and Francis How ard w ere present, but Messrs. W histler, Gilbert and others w ere unable to attend. The
Honorary Secretary w as to invite 'Puvis de Chavannes, Rodin, Besnard, Boldini, Menzel Stuck, Helleu, Degas, More Details
Zorn, Von Lembach, Klinger, Von Uhdi Bachlin, Liebermann, Blanche, G. Costa, Meunier, Aman Jean, Carriere,
Thaulov, Alexander, J. Mariaz Pradilla, Sagantini, Mesdag, Fragiacomo, Dill, Moreau, Klimt, Macmonnies, Fantin
Latour,' to Honorary Membership of the Council. He w ould call another meeting to discuss the arrangements for
the exhibition. (Unsigned)
MS Whistler I18
Minutes of the International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers to James McNeill W histler.Feb 7th 1898.
'Minutes of the Second Council Meeting...' Alfred Gilbert w as in the chair, Arthur Melville, John Lavery, C.H.
Shannon, M. Griffenhagen, G. Sauter, W ill Rothenstein and Francis How ard w ere present, but E.A. Walton w as
not able to attend. Aman Jean, Segantini, Rodin, Thaulow , Alexander, Franz Stuck, Besnara, Meunier, Klinger, More Details
Blanche, Cosla and Liebermann had accepted Honorary Membership of the Society. They w ould each be allow ed
to exhibit tw o w orks. They w ould also ask Fremiet, Carolus-Duran, St Gaudens, Begas Dillens and Lambeaux to
be Honorary Members. A press announcement w as drafted. Press and Private View s w ould be on 6 and 7 May
and the opening on the follow ing Monday. The next meeting w as to be 11 February. (unsigned)
MS Whistler I19
Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers,
'Tuesday' [8 Feb. 1898] 'My dear Mr W histler' At the Council meeting on the previous day Gilbert w as in the
chair, Melville, Lavery, Shannon, Lavery, G. Sauter, Greiffenhagen, Rothenstein and H. w ere present. They
decided on a press announcement. Non-members w ould submit tw o w orks. The Private View w ill be on
Saturday 7 May and the exhibition open on the follow ing Monday. Carolus Duran, Fremiel, Degas of Berlin, More Details
Dillens & Jef Lambeau w ould be invited to become Honorary Members. Gilbert suggested Dagnan-Bouverel but
w ithdrew the name w hen it w as opposed. Instead he suggested that all the w orks exhibited should be invited
and in spite of Lavery's arguments could not be moved. W histler to attend the meeting on the follow ing Friday
to settle this. 'Yours very sincerely/Francis How ard'.
[Pascal-Adolphe-Jean Dagnan-Bouverel (1852-1929)]
MS Whistler I19a
Letter from James McNeill W histler to ?. Feb. 1898. 'The smart & ship shape w ay in w hich things are already
going- as indeed how else should they go on board the three decker of our Admiral- to w hom I beg to offer the More Details
assurances of my highest consideration-'.
[Quote from BP II b/16]
MS Whistler I20
Letter from John Lavery to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers,
Feby. 8. 98. 'Dear Mr W histler' At the meeting on the previous night some thought artists w ho had not been More Details
invited should be allow ed to submit w orks but Gilbert and Melville disagreed. How ard and the Admiral are
strong supporters. 'Yours Sincerely/John Lavery'
MS Whistler I21
Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers,Feb 16th 1898. 'Minutes of the Fourth Council Meeting...' John Lavery w as in the chair, Charles Ricketts,
C.H. Shannon, G. Sauter, W ill Rothenstein, M. Greiffenhagen and Frances How ard w ere present. Guthrie, Walton
and W histler w ere unable to attend. They had received a letter from Dicksee & Co., Agents, the Fine Art
Insurance Co. W histler w as elected Chairman of the Executive council. They w ould invite non-members to
exhibit, as follow s: Strang, Ravenhill, MacColl, W indus, M. Fisher, Peppercorn, Muhrmann, North, Abbey, E. Stott,
Clausen, Macbeth, Sw an, Watts, Orchardson, B. Priestman, W.Y. McGregor, Brangw yn, T. Austin-Brow ne, David
Gauld, Craw hall, W hitelaw Hamilton, J. Patterson, D.Y. Cameron, Reid Murray, Phil May, Nicholson, Pryde, More Details
Alexander Roche, Clouat Loudon, Conder, Walter Crane, Poynterm Sargent, Burne-Jones, Lionel Smythe, Mrs
Sw ynnerton, Stirling Lee, Lorimer, J.R. Reid, Havard Thomas, Boughton, Bates, Gilbert, Melville, M. Maris, Piril,
Pegram, Von Glehn, George Henry, Hornell, Stuart Park, Miller Dow , Kennedy, Oliver Hall; Harpigny, Cazin,
Madame Cazin, Von Hoffmann, Vollon, A. Kellar, F. Knopff and Ary Renan. They w ould ask W histler before inviting
Steer, Tonks, Legros and Brabazon to exhibit. 'My dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for his telegram. Encloses
the minutes and w ould like W histler's approval of them. Asks if MacMonnies or St. Gaudens could be asked to
arrange the sculpture. Asks for suggestions for decorating the hall. He w ill visit W histler in a couple of w eeks.
'Yours very sincerely/Francis How ard'
MS Whistler I21
Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers,Feb 16th 1898. 'Minutes of the Fourth Council Meeting...' John Lavery w as in the chair, Charles Ricketts,
and W histler w ere unable to attend. They had received a letter from Dicksee & Co., Agents, the Fine Art
Insurance Co. W histler w as elected Chairman of the Executive council. They w ould invite non-members to
exhibit, as follow s: Strang, Ravenhill, MacColl, W indus, M. Fisher, Peppercorn, Muhrmann, North, Abbey, E. Stott,
Clausen, Macbeth, Sw an, Watts, Orchardson, B. Priestman, W.Y. McGregor, Brangw yn, T. Austin-Brow ne, David
Gauld, Craw hall, W hitelaw Hamilton, J. Patterson, D.Y. Cameron, Reid Murray, Phil May, Nicholson, Pryde, More Details
Alexander Roche, Clouat Loudon, Conder, Walter Crane, Poynterm Sargent, Burne-Jones, Lionel Smythe, Mrs
Sw ynnerton, Stirling Lee, Lorimer, J.R. Reid, Havard Thomas, Boughton, Bates, Gilbert, Melville, M. Maris, Piril,
Pegram, Von Glehn, George Henry, Hornell, Stuart Park, Miller Dow , Kennedy, Oliver Hall; Harpigny, Cazin,
Madame Cazin, Von Hoffmann, Vollon, A. Kellar, F. Knopff and Ary Renan. They w ould ask W histler before inviting
Steer, Tonks, Legros and Brabazon to exhibit. 'My dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for his telegram. Encloses
the minutes and w ould like W histler's approval of them. Asks if MacMonnies or St. Gaudens could be asked to
arrange the sculpture. Asks for suggestions for decorating the hall. He w ill visit W histler in a couple of w eeks.
'Yours very sincerely/Francis How ard'
MS Whistler I22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Francis How ard, Secretary to the Committee, The International Society of
Sculptors, Painters and Gravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], [Feb 1898] 'Dear Mr. How ard-' Regrets that he is
unable to attend the follow ing day's meeting of the Committee but w ould like to see (in Suffolk Street terms)
the 'minutes'. Commends the efficiency of arrangements 'on board the Three Decker of our Admiral!' W histler is
glad their exhibition starts later than those of Tooth, Dow desw ell, 'and the Fathers McClease- to say nothing of More Details
other anxious establishments- unknow n to me- as I am to them!-' W histler w ould like only guests to be invited,
if this does not suggest the practices of amateurs like Comyns & Halle of Regent Street. W histler does not
know the w ork of Dagnan-Bouveret but he is highly recommended and w orth including. 'I have the honour to
be, Yours obt. Servt/JMcNeill W histler'.
Detached. MS. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip is on BP I b/17,19,21 w ritten on 3 sides of 3 lined pp in letterbook
MS Whistler I23
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Francis How ard, Secretary, International Society of Sculptors, Painters and
Gravers. 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris, Feb 24 1898. 'Dear Mr. How ard-' He received the minutes of the last meeting
and thanks the Committee for electing him Chairman. How ever he w ould prefer that Mr. Lavery should continue
to hold this post until W histler is able to spend more time in London. Suggests that the successful amateur
Brabizon should not be included among those invited to exhibit. Having received their w ire W histler is prepared More Details
to become their Chairman if Lavery w ill act as Vice-Chairman until W histler's return. He has w ired his response
to the question of appointing Ludovici. 'And I have the honour to be your obedient servant/JMcNeill W histler'.
Detached. MS. copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip is in BP II b/23,25,27 w ritten on 3 sides of 3 lined pp in
letterbook
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'Friday' [Feb/March 98] 'Dear Mr W histler' The Council thanks W histler for becoming its Chairman. They w ill
approach Pennell, and suggest J.J. Shannon, T. Austen Brow ne, Harrington Mann, T. Stirling Lee the sculptor,
Frank Brangw yn, H. Muhrmann, Peppercorn and W. Strang, being loyal to W, could also be considered for the More Details
Executive Council w hich in its present reduced state has an excessive Scottish element. Jef Lambeaux and J.
Dillens are also now Honorary Members. Carriere w ired that he cannot exhibit anything. Helleu, Fremiel, Begas,
Degas, Moreau, Fantin Latour, Durand and Pradilla have still not replied. Asks if Rolshover is w orth w riting to.
Horace W. Page represents Admiral Maxse and their business interests. 'F.H.'
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[Feb. 1898] 'My dear Chairman!' H. told Lavery w hat W histler had w ritten and he and Guthrie may now be
relied on. H. has had great difficulty arranging the finance and general organisation of the Society, but thinks More Details
they w ill now be successful. He understands about Brabazon and w ill try not to bother W histler unduly. 'Francis
How ard'
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Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers,
[Feb. 98] 'Dear Mr W histler' At the Council Meeting at Princes Club on the previous Thursday Lavery took the
chair, and H. Walton and Sauter w ere present. Gilbert has been difficult and thinks their profits should be given More Details
to the Royal Academy, so H. thinks W histler should see him before they include his name on the invitations to
Menzel, Lembach, [Puvis] de Chavannes, Besnard to be foreign members: and before they present the
Society's situation, and shareholders to the attention of Admiral Maxse's solicitors. Congratulates W histler on
the result of the case. 'Yours very sincerely/Francis How ard.'
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Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers,
Tuesday' [Feb/March 98] 'My dear Chairman' In response to W histler's w ire H. encloses the list of home
invitations, w hich, in spite of w hatever Ludovici may claim, Lavery and H. have selected w ith care. Encloses a
letter from Pennell and suggests that he is too indiscreet to be w orthy of W histler's confidence. They w ill elect
Shannon to the Council at the next meeting. They have enough pictures for tw o-thirds of the space available More Details
and hope that the Council members w ill make up the rest. H. regrets the death of Lady Glenesk. Lavery
suggests the sculptor Ford should be on the Council. Asks W histler to keep an eye on the w ork that Ludovici is
selecting. H. list 16 artists w ho have refused to exhibit, 92 w ho have accepted and 33 from w hom they have
not yet heard. He has also sent 50 invitations to Americans on Pennell's recommendation. 'Most sincerely
yours/Francis How ard'
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Letter from John Lavery to James McNeill W histler. [The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers',
3rd March 1898. 'Dear Mr W histler' Submits the plan of the gallery, the rink divided into three galleries 60'
square by partitions 32' high, plus a smaller room and vestibule. The light from the roof is diffused by opaque
cloth and w hite calico is hung below this to form a ceiling. The w alls w ill be hung w ith plain grey jute since the More Details
Admiral w ishes to keep the cost low . They are glad W histler has taken over and 'The four mutineers have
w alked the plank'. They have £450 for all expenses. How ard w ill obtain w ork in Paris, Guthrie and Walton in
Scotland, and Sauter in Germany. Ludovici w ill have plenty to do. The invitations have been delayed. 'Yours
Sincerely/John Lavery'
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Letter from F[rancis] H[ow ard]?, Honorary Secretary to [W histler]. Exhibition of International Art, Knightsbridge,
London, [March? 1898] 'I have just time to send a copy of the invitation as w e are sending them out to those in
the list you have, and to acknow ledge your letter. Our Council has lost members, but regained dignity. T take More Details
not of all you say! W hat about the colours in the decoration of the gallery? I have not had answ ers from Fantin
Latour and others?' 'F.H.'
W ritten on circular to artists about the exhibition
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Letter from Albert Ludovici to James McNeill W histler, [Rue de Bac, Paris]. The International Society of Sculptors,
Painters & Gravers, [April 1898] 'My dear W histler:' Thanks them for their hospitality and sends his regards to More Details
Mrs. & Miss Philip. He is leaving Paris & w ill be at the next meeting at Prince's Club on the follow ing Saturday.
He thinks W histler's should w rite before then. 'Yours alw ays/devotedly/A.Ludovici'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vice Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee, International Society of
Sculptors, Painters and Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], April 8th 1898. 'Gentlemen-' Regrets that he has
been unable to attend their meetings. Commends their w ork and in particular Ludovici for the w ork he has More Details
done in making contact w ith artists and others of importance in Paris. Ludovici w ill tell them W histler's
suggestions for alterations to the 'home list of invitations.' 'And I have Gentlemen/the honour to be.' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vice Chairman and Gentlemen of the Committee, International Society of
Sculptors, Painters and Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], April 8th 1898. 'Gentlemen-' Regrets that he has
been unable to attend their meetings. Commends their w ork and in particular Ludovici for the w ork he has More Details
done in making contact w ith artists and others of importance in Paris. Ludovici w ill tell them W histler's
suggestions for alterations to the 'home list of invitations.' 'And I have Gentlemen/the honour to be.' (unsigned)
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'Friday morning'. My dear Mr W histler' H. w ill read W histler's letter to the Council and then return it. H. w ill send
W histler another copy of the invitations sent out, w hich now include Begas, Carolus-Duran, Dillens, Fremiel,
Lambeaux and St Gaudens. Asks W histler to forw ard invitations to Gustav Moreau, Macmonnies and Zorn since
they do not have their addresses. They have had acceptances from Alexander, Aman-Jean, Besnard, Blanche, More Details
Boldini, Giovanni Cosla, Dill, Fragiacomo, Klimt, Klinger, Liebermann, Meunier, Rodin, Sagantini, Stuck, Thaulov,
and Von Uhde told Sauter he w ould accept, as Macmonnies told W. They have not heard from Begas, Boecklin,
Carriere, Puvis de Chavannes, Degas, Dillens, Carolus-Duran, Fantin Latour, Fremiet, Helleu, Lambeaux, J. Maris,
Menzel, Moreau, Mesdag, Pradilla, St Gaudens, Von Lenbach, and Zorn. Encloses a press cutting from the Daily
Mail and minutes of the tw o last council meetings. 'Yours very sincerely/Francis How ard'
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Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers,'Thursday morning' April 1898. 'My dear Chairman' H. received W histler's letter of Sunday and copies of
letters (w hich he of course had read at the time to the Council) and his w ire. Lavery w ill have w ritten to W. H.
sent W histler the original list of home invitations and struck of Brabazon w ho w as the only one W histler More Details
objected to. Walton said W histler thought Poynter and such should be included for contrast. Pennell suggested
McLure. Apologises for not sending W histler the final list of home invitations. Admiral Maxse heard that Boldini
w ould not send his portraot of W histler from America as it w as not sufficiently finished, so H. asks W histler to
w rite to him. 'F.H.'
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Letter from A. Ludovici to James McNeill W histler. International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers, April
10th 1898. 'My dear W histler,' W histler's telegram did not arrive in time to prevent the election of Shannon.
W histler had w ritten to How ard approving the election. Lavery w ill w rite further. L. told the Admiral that More Details
Mortimer M[enpes]' w ork in coloured prints w as nothing new but failed to convince him. Pennell w anted to
know all about W. L. told how he had kept in touch w ith W histler w hen W histler w as ill and W histler w as
satisfied w ith his w ork.They w ill discuss business at the meeting on the follow ing Thursday. Sends his regards
to Mrs. and Miss Phillip. His w ife sends her compliments. '...I remain/your very devoted/A. Ludovici'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Francis How ard, secretary, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters
and Gravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris],April 10th. [1898] 'I w as too w orn out and also too greatly hurried at the
last, to w rite more than the few w ords in the little aside to yourself-' H. should not have been w orried by
Pennell's letter or W histler's message from Paris. W histler hopes H. alw ays reads his letters to the meetings, More Details
and read in particular his opinions on amateurs like Brabazon. W histler w ould like to have expresses his
disapproval of the home invitations to East and Maclure and 'little groups of lunchers at the Arts Club!', and
hopes Lavery and H. can still remedy this. 'Alw ays sincerely,/(signed) J.McNeill W histler.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Francis How ard, secretary, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters
and Gravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris],April 10th. [1898] 'I w as too w orn out and also too greatly hurried at the
last, to w rite more than the few w ords in the little aside to yourself-' H. should not have been w orried by
Pennell's letter or W histler's message from Paris. W histler hopes H. alw ays reads his letters to the meetings, More Details
and read in particular his opinions on amateurs like Brabazon. W histler w ould like to have expresses his
disapproval of the home invitations to East and Maclure and 'little groups of lunchers at the Arts Club!', and
hopes Lavery and H. can still remedy this. 'Alw ays sincerely,/(signed) J.McNeill W histler.'
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Letter from Francis How ard, secretary to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters
and Gravers, Chelsea Arts Club, 181 Kings Road, S.W,'Saturday' [Apr.? 1898] 'Now that w e have Shannon w hat More Details
about Onslow Ford?/ 'Just a line to acknow ledge your postcard and the good new s it contains. Next Thursday
at 5 is the time fixed for the next meeting. I think by the w ay w e are still a little w eak in sculpture &s! Could not
w e get Jean Dampt to send several small things? In haste F.H.'
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Letter from Admiral Frederick A. Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. San Remo, Italy, April
11th [1898] 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for agreeing to refer the matter to the Committee. Hopes to see More Details
W histler in Paris on the follow ing Sunday. W ishes Boldini to exhibit his portrait of W. 'Yours Ever Sincerely/Fredk.
A. Maxse'
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'Friday evening' [1898] 'My dear Mr W histler' Gilbert possibly under pressure from the Academy has resigned. More Details
The Press hails them as a threat to the Academy. Puvis de Chavannes has accepted membership. 'Yours very
sincerely/Francis How ard'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Vice Chairman & Gentlemen of the Committee, International Society of
Sculptors, Painters & Gravers. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, April 12th 1898. 'Gentlemen-' Thanks them for their
concern for his ill health. The list of English invitations suggest that they are begging for acceptance from
people w ho exist only in W hitaker's Almanach. They may associate w ith the Alpine Club, 'the Penny-Etchers-or...
the Survivor of Suffolk Street-' but not w ith official institutions like the Royal Academy, and they fully deserve More Details
the 'Charivari hauteur' w ith w hich Sir John Sambourne greeted their advances to Punch. Gilbert having
achieved the acceptance of the Society by Society, by his presence, and show n his sympathy w ith their aims,
w as perfectly entitled to resign. But the Society is not a market and its importance is now clear: and Shannon
has openly abandoned the Royal Academy in their favour. '...& so achieves the most brilliant incident of the
season-' (unsigned)
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Letter from John Lavery to James McNeill W histler. [The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers],
April 12th 98. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Hopes W histler is better. L. is sure Shannon w ill behave better than their
previous Burlington member; and that the artists they have invited by mistake w ill not send much. Walton and More Details
Ludovici have been very helpful. W histler's letters w ill be read on the follow ing Thursday. The gallery w ill be
ready at the beginning of May. Asks if they may borrow the portrait of Carlyle and The Fur Jacket from Glasgow .
'I have the honour to be/Yours truly/John Lavery'
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Letter from Francis How ard, Hon. Sec. to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters
& Gravers,April 14.98. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W histler's letter w as read on the previous Sunday to the Vice- More Details
President and Council. Shannon had been elected before they heard of W histler's telegram to Ludovici. They
have noted W histler's suggestion about home invitations. 'Believe me/Faithfully Yours/Francis How ard/Hon.Sec.'
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Letter from Albert Ludovici to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers,April 16th 98. 'Dear W histler,' W histler's letter praising L.'s w ork in Paris w as read to the meeting on
Thursday. L. hopes W histler w ould return the list of names indicating w hom he objected to. Milcendean w rote More Details
that W histler had chosen some more of his draw ings. Shannon w as not at the meeting. Pennell and L. saw
Rothenstein w ho seemed to regret his resignation from the Society. L. w ill add the pictures w hich How ard told
him W histler obtained, by Degas, Manet and Monet, from Durand Ruel to the insurance w ith Lloyds. Sends his
regards to Mrs. and Miss Phillip, and those of his w ife and daughter. 'I am alw ays yours devotedly/A. Ludovici.'
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Letter from Albert Ludovici to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers,
April 19th 1898. 'My dear W histler,' Thanks W histler again for his commendations, and promises to keep quiet
at the meeting as Miss Phillip instructs. 'I am delighted that you have secured the execution picture by Manet'
L. has w ritten to his agent, G. Guesne, 16 Rue du Petit Thouars, Paris, telling him to contact Durand Ruel. L.
had w ritten to Claude Monet before he got W histler's letter, and to Thaulow . The Admiral has been entertaining
G. Clemenceau and has not mentioned [Mortimer Menpes]. Pennell has obtained some French draw ings and More Details
has w ritten to Mrs Edw ards about Fantin Latour. L. w ill see W imbush. They need more publicity since there is a
rival exhibition at Earls Court featuring Academicians like David Murray and Story. Sickert has a large figure at
the New English [Art Club]. Farquharson has not been to the meetings recently. How ard and Lavery w ill have
w ritten to W histler. Bonnard has not replied. The dealer Vollard has sold the Cezanne still life but is still sending
54 coloured lithographs according to L.'s agent. Sends his regards to Mrs. and Miss Phillip. 'bien sincerement a
vous/A. Ludovici.'
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April 21st 1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Hopes W histler w ill soon recover from 'flu. Shannon has been unable to
attend the last tw o meetings. They cannot prohibit artists from exhibiting w ith other institutions, since Guthrie,
Walton and L. do so as w ell as Shannon. They cannot even be sure that Admiral Maxse w ill support any further More Details
exhibitions, so that Shannon can hardly afford to leave 'the Burlington body'. The exhibition opens 15 May.
W histler's success at Durand Ruel's w as useful. They leave it to W histler to approach the Prince if he thinks this
desirable. Some pictures have arrived and on Sunday they are inspecting some w hich have been submitted
w ithout invitation. 'I am yours very truly/John Lavery'
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24th April [1898?] 'Dear W histler' The w ork sent by outsiders w as not very good. There is a lot of Glasgow
School w ork, Ce[ci]lia Beaux the American impressed him, but Furse did not. Page had invited Greiffenhagen by
mistake and he turned up to the astonishment of Lavery and all. W histler's letter w as read at the meeting on
Thursday and they discussed Shannon's position since he w as not present, w ithout reaching a decision. L. is More Details
glad W histler is to remind the artists w ho promised L. to send w ork, as his agent Guesun, tells him. They w ould
like W histler's portrait of Rosa Corder and some etchings and lithographs, and the 'Princess' if it is not at the
Champs de Mars. Thaulow is prepared to send w ork and they w ill try and persuade Harpigny to change his
mind, since the Academy refused his w ork in the previous year. L'hermitte is unable to exhibit w ork. Sends his
regards to Mrs. and Miss Phillip 'yours alw ays sincerely/A. Ludovici.'
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Letter from Albert Ludovici to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers,25th April 98. 'My dear W histler-' Acknow ledges W histler's letter. Pennell advised L. to exhibit four
w atercolours of Honfleur w hich W histler has seen and a marine he liked, and tw o other oil paintings. He is glad
W histler's visit to Forain w as successful. L. has asked Rogues the editor of Courrier Francais for a draw ing by More Details
W illette, and has w ritten to Steinlen again. Suggests they ask Boutet de Mouvel for some w ork. Pennell and L.
w ould like each artist's w ork to be kept together. Guesne w as unable to get w ork from Harpignie but they
might be able to get some from his landlady w ho has some oils and w atercolours by him. Asks W histler to make
sure St Gaudens sends the medallions he promised. 'yours alw ays devoted,/A. Ludovici'
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Gravers,'Monday' [c.19th? April 98] 'My dear Chairman' H. show ed Lavery W ' letter and w ill read it at the
meeting on Saturday. Shannon understood that the Society w as not opposed to any particular institution in
spite of the difficulty w ith Gilbert, and w as delighted that W histler w as prepared to admit him. He accepted
membership tw o w eeks ago, and they cannot change this now . Degas and Manet are exhibiting at the New More Details
English [Art Club]. Asks W histler to try and get the Manet from Durand [Ruel's], and to send his ow n portraits
'...your sister-in-law , that of Vanderbilt, the young gentleman I used to encounter at Fitzroy St in dress clothes,
the small full length of a scotchman, and some nudes'. Lavery asked Alfred East to become a shareholder and
then accepted a landscape by him, w hich w as a mistake. 'I w ill w rite again/Francis How ard'
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April 28th 1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler.' L. apologises for not acknow ledging W histler's three letters. Cow an, of
Wester Lee, Murrayfield, Edinburgh, w ill lend tw o of W histler's pictures. They are glad W histler supports their More Details
plan to form a Society of a more permanent nature out of the company as registered w hich w as floated to run
one exhibition. L. is sure Shannon w ill support this. The next meeting of the Council is on the follow ing Monday,
w hen they w ill draw up some rules follow ing W histler's advice. 'Sincerely yours/John Lavery'
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May 5th 1898. 'Dear W histler-' The meeting postponed from the previous Monday because of the absence of
Lavery w as held last night. They decided that the Company of International Art should form itself into a 'Society
of P.S.E.G.L.'. Shannon, Farquharson and Craw hall w ere among those at the meeting. They w ill hand the More Details
exhibition on the follow ing Saturday. How ard is w orried that the bills for statuary are making the Paris
expenses too high, but Lord Glenesk sent £100 to help out. Guesme has had difficulties, but Steinlen is sending
nine draw ings. They expect to hear from H.R.H. [Prince of Wales] and from W. Has W histler seen the Admiral.
Sends regards to Mrs. and Miss Philip. 'votre bien devoire-/A. Ludovici.'
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May 11th 1898. 'Dear W histler.' W histler's letters have all been read. They are busy hanging the exhibition.
Eleven pictures arrived from Glasgow ; Guesne sent a miscellaneous collection of draw ings etc. by Renouard
and Vierge: MacMonnies sent 'tw o Shakespeares' instead of one; W histler's portrait of Rosa Corder and
Valparaiso Bay, have arrived and they look forw ard to getting his self-portrait; but they refuse to have the More Details
Rodin figure 'the one w ith the legs apart', to How ard's dismay. The graphics and prints should be impressive.
Four w orks by Lautrec w ere collected from Goupils this morning and should have a strong effect on the w ork by
Charles 'Shannon portrait and others-' They w ill read W histler's letter to the Prince at the next meeting. 'yours
alw ays sincerely-/A. Ludovici.'
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'Tuesday morning' [May 1898] 'My dear Chairman' Lavery has w ritten to W histler's letter of the previous day. He
has been busy w ith the decoration of the gallery and press notices. The meeting of the previous day w as
postponed until Wednesday. Hopes W histler has seen the Admiral and w ritten to the Prince of Wales. The More Details
paintings coming from aborad have cost the Society very little except that Ludovici seems to be exceeding the
necessary costs in Paris. Sauter obtained a picture by Keller w hich is too horrible to be hung. Constantin
Meunier, Segantini, Fantin Latour, Mathew Maris, Cecilia Beaux, Sw an and Clausen are w ell represented. Klinger
is only sending etchings, and Boecklin and Sargent are not exhibiting. They w ill need to sell £40.00 w orth of
paintings. 'You are quite w ell I hope now !/F.H.'
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Letter from Albert Ludovici to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers, 14th May 1898. 'Dear W histler,' They have hung W histler's portrait w ith the rest of his w ork, and Mrs
W histler's three etchings. The w hite frames look fine. Stevenson is w riting his article in the gallery. Mrs. W hibley
arrived w ith Mrs Pennell and says she w ill act on W histler's instructions as w ired. Thaulow & Clausen have
been and w ere most impressed. Asks if W histler w ants tw o pen and ink draw ings he sent earlier included. More Details
There is one oil and a lithograph by Forain but he did not send his draw ings. Sir Dighton Probyn w rote to
How ard that the Prince cannot come on Monday. Heinemann is coming shortly to have a preview . L. hung some
draw ings by the Admiral's friend Lady Granby so he is pleased. Pennell hung the graphics and although they
could not hang the coloured lithographs together as Valadon w ished they look good: and so does the
sculpture. Thinks it w ill cause as much sensation as the Suffolk Street exhibition. Sends his regards to Mrs. &
Miss Philip. 'votre bien devoue-/A. Ludovici.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to J. Lavery, Vice President, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters
and Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], May 18th 1898. 'Dear Mr. Lavery.' Encloses a letter to read to the
Committee and hopes the correspondence to the Prince w as read out since it show s his w illingness to help
them and to visit the exhibition at a later date. W histler w as glad to meet Shannon and see that he has More Details
resigned from the Academy. Suggests How ard informs the press. Hopes L. show ed Shannon W histler's letter.
W histler w ould like to see his reply. W histler hopes the catalogue has been corrected. 'Very sincerely/(sig)J.
McNeill W histler.'
Enclosed in original w as b/53

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Vice President and Gentlemen of the Committee, The International
Society of Sculptors, Painters and Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, May 18th 1898. 'Gentlemen.' Regrets he had to More Details
return before he w as able to congratulate them personally on their achievement. The hanging, lighting, placing
of 'vellum' w ere done most sensitively, and he is sure the success of the exhibition is assured for this year and
the year follow ing. 'Your obedient servant/(signed) J.McNeill W histler.'
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23 May 1898. 'My dear W histler-' Encloses extracts from the papers. He has been to the exhibition and thinks
that the oval and La petite souris w ould benefit from being tilted forw ard like the self portrait although How ard
said W histler w as satisfied. He w ill get Bradley's men to do this w hen they are framing Forain's draw ings and
lithographs. Page w ill send a notice to the papers saying Forain's w ork is now on view . Suggests he hands More Details
W histler's draw ings at the same time. They have had attendances of c. 100 a day. Spielman w rote in the
Graphic on Saturday that they hung pictures better than the R.A. L. does not get cuttings sent by Romeike
how ever so his selection is not comprehensive. Hopes the journey did not upset W. Sends regards to Mrs. &
Miss Philip. 'yours very Sincerely/A. Ludovici'.
[W histler had finished l'Iris by 1895... but w anted to do more (Lyme Regis): I'm sure I've seen something like
this draw ing - Mrs Farquhar?]
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Telegram from Admiral Frederick A. Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. London, 26 Mai 98. 'Circulation of More Details
press opinion has brought numbers strongly depreciate stopping it cost of exhibition enormous loss falls on
me- Admiral Maxse'
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Letter from Admiral Frederick A. Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 2, South Place, Knightsbridge, S.W.,
May 26 [1898 ?] 'Dear Mr. W histler' M. has spent £400 on the hall, and its rent is 8 gns. a day. He only profits More Details
from the entrance fees. Strongly urges the continuance of publicity in the press. 'Yours Sincerely/Fredk A.
Maxse'
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May 27th 1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Press notices are placed on tables in the gallery. L. has to recuperate in the
country for a month and Walton w ill take his place. Asks W histler to outline a constitution for the Society. More Details
Guthrie w ill find out about the Fur Jacket. Suggests they postpone discussing Shannon. 'very truly yours/John
Lavery'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Admiral Maxse. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday May 29th 1898. 'My dear
Admiral' W histler agrees that the exhibition must be extensively advertised and w as amazed that the papers
had not even been informed about the Press Day. The International Society should have been advertised like More Details
the Academy in the Times, Morning Post, Pall Mall etc. The circulation of literature to those already visiting the
exhibition how ever is entirely superfluous. 'Veuillez agreer, cher Amiral, l'assurance de ma consideration la plus
distinguee, et de tous mes meilleurs sentiments/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'
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Letter from Admiral Frederick A. Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. Hotel du Helder, Paris, June 1st
[1898?] 'Dear Mr. W histler' M. w ould like to see W. Informal announcements appeared in the press of the More Details
opening of the exhibition as arranged by How ard. Those w ho visited the exhibition distributed the circulars and
M. sent others to friends. He thinks the practice should be continued. Encloses a criticism from the D[aily]
Chronicle. 'Yours Very Sincerely/Fredk A. Maxse'
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Letter from Admiral Frederick A. Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. Hotel du Helder, Paris, 'Monday night-' More Details
[1898?] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to dine w ith him at the Ritz or offers to come and dine w ith him. 'Yours
Sincerely/Fredk A. Maxse'
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Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers, July
15th 1898. 'Minutes of the 14th Council Meeting...' Lavery w as in the chair, Walton, Lee, Sauter, Ludovici and
How ard w ere present. The matter of the undelivered insurance policies w as to be placed in the hands of their
solicitor. The President's letter complimenting them on their arrangements and another about Shannon w as More Details
read. They discussed Shannon's possible resignation from the Royal Academy, and from the International
Society w ithout coming to any decision. 'My dear Mr W histler' Encloses the essential part of the minutes.
W histler, How ard and Lavery are to draft the rules for the Society. How ard tried to catch W histler at Garlant's
but he had left. Shannon probably intends to resign from the Council. 'I shall hope to hear from you F.H.'
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Sunday, 11th Dec. '98. 'My dear Mr W histler' The next council meeting is at Lavery's studio on the follow ing More Details
Friday. Asks W histler to send his programme. The insurance agent recommended by Ludovici has pocketed the
money instead of insuring the pictures. 'F.H.'
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'Minutes of the Fifteenth Council Meeting...' [The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers to James
McNeill W histler], Dec 16th 1898. John Lavery w as in the chair, G. Sauter, J. Pennell, J. Craw hall, T. Stirling Lee,
E.A. Walton, and Francis How ard w ere present. Thaulow w as unable to attend. Admiral Maxse w rote saying he More Details
required a guarantee of the sum of £1500 if the exhibitions are to be continued. Walton seconded by Pennell
proposed they should accept guarantees of £500 or less if necessary, and profits over £1500 w ere to be
halved w ith the guarantees. Craw hall seconded by How ard proposed that these arrangements should be
made clear to those invited to exhibit. Both proposals w ere carried. (unsigned)
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Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & More Details
Gravers,[Jan 1899] 'My dear Sir There w ill be a Council Meeting here on Monday Jan 18th at 5 o'clock Very
urgent/Yours faithfully/Francis How ard'
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Gravers,Feb 1st 1899. 'Very Urgent/Sir,' I beg to inform you that a Meeting of the Committee w ill be held on More Details
Tuesday next, the 7th inst at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. I am, Sir/Your obedient Servant,/Francis
How ard/Secretary.'
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Feb. 8th 1899. 'Dear Sir,' He encloses a list of the Guarantees received and hopes that the full amount required More Details
for the exhibition to take place w ill be received before the next meeting of the Executive on the 15 February.
'Yours faithfully,/Francis How ard,/Hon. Sec.'
MS Whistler I65
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vice President & Committee, [ISSPG]. Hotel Chatham, Paris, [Feb 1899]
"Gentlemen" W histler received a note from the Hon. Sec. & circulars about the finances of the society w hich More Details
W histler approves. W histler enclosed a letter from MacMonnies to be read at the meeting. Rodin w ill also w rite
about his casts w hich arrived back from the Knightsbridge exhibition broken. "And I have Gentlemen/ the
honour to be" incomplete
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Feby 8th 99. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' L. show ed W histler's and Macmonnies' letters to How ard and w ill discuss the More Details
return of Macmonnies' and Rodin's w ork from the International at the next committee meeting on 15 February.
'Believe me yours Sincerely/John Lavery'
MS Whistler I68
Letter from Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers, More Details
Feb 13, 99. 'Dear Mr W histler' Lavery gave him the note and letter W histler returned because they w ere
insufficiently franked, and H. apologises. 'Yours very truly/Francis How ard'
MS Whistler I69
Letter from John Lavery & Francis How ard to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors,
Painters & Gravers, Feb 15. 99. 'Dear Mr W histler' W histler's and MacMonnies letters w ere read and the Council More Details
decided to investigate his case: but Rodin's exhibits arrived so badly broken that they could not be exhibited
and they informed him at the time. 'We have the honour to be/Faithfully Yours/John Lavery/Francis How ard'
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Feb 16 [1899] 'My Dear Sir' The next council meeting is on Wednesday 22 February. Asks W histler to mark
those of the previous year's exhibitors he w ould w ant to exhibit again. W.M. Chase, How ard Pyle, George More Details
Breitner, Daniel Vierge, Gari Melchers, George Hitchcock and Garcia Y Rames Gandara have been proposed for
Honorary membership, and H. Muhrmann, W. Strang, Alex. Roche and George Henry as Executive members of
the Council. They also w ant to choose tw o sculptors, either Roscoe Mullins, F.W. Pomeroy, A. Drury, G. Frampton
or John Goscombe. 'Yours faithfully/Francis How ard/Re. Hon Sec'
MS Whistler I71
Letter from The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers to James McNeill W histler.Feb 23rd. 99.
'Dear Mr W histler' At the meeting on the previous day they decided that since Rodin's w ork arrived broken, and
w as returned in the same condition, any saw ing off of feet must have been done by the French customs. Mr. More Details
Cantoni packed the w orks under the supervision of Mr. Lee and Nightingale in cases numbered by Ludovici, and
do not think they are responsible for damage to either Rodin's or MacMonnies' w ork. 'Yours Faithfully/Francis
How ard/Hon. Secty'
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Feb 23rd 1899. 'Sir' The next meeting of the Council is on Tuesday 28 February. 'Messrs Vierge, Gari Melchers &
G Breitner w ere elected Hon Members and Mr A Drury a member of the Executive Council'. Mr. H. W ilson w as More Details
nominated for Executive Membership and w ill be roted at the next meeting. 'I am, Sir,/Yours faithfully,/Francis
How ard/Secretary.'
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Gravers,March 15th 1899. 'Sir' The next Council meeting w ill be on Tuesday 21 March. At the last one George More Details
Henry w as nominated as an Executive and W illiam Chase as an Honorary Member. 'I am, Sir,/Yours faithfully,/F.
How ard/Secretary.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Vice President, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters and
Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,April 1899. 'Gentlemen-' W histler w as told of the election of tw o new More Details
members but has received none of the minutes of meetings lately. He w ould like to know w ho has been invited
to exhibit and suggests Waldo Story, Palazzo Barberini, Rome. 'Your Obedient Servt/[JM] W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Vice President, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters and
Engravers. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,April 1899. 'Gentlemen-' W histler w as told of the election of tw o new More Details
members but has received none of the minutes of meetings lately. He w ould like to know w ho has been invited
to exhibit and suggests Waldo Story, Palazzo Barberini, Rome. 'Your Obedient Servt/[JM] W histler'
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Gravers,March 24th 1899. 'Sir, I beg to inform you that a Meeting of the Council w ill be held on Wednesday More Details
next, the 29th March at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. I am, Sir,/Yours faithfully,/F. How ard/Secretary.'
MS Whistler I76
Letter from La Societe Internationale de Sculpteurs, Peintres et Graveurs to James McNeill W histler. Exposition
de l'Art International, Londres, Knightsbridge et Hill. 'Cher Monsieur,'...'Horace W. Page, Secretaire.' W histler is More Details
President, Lavery Vice-President, and there are now 14 members of the Executive and 30 Honorary Members of
the Council
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Letter from Admiral Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. 2 South Place, Knightsbridge,
S.W.,March 30th [1899] 'Dear Mr. W histler' The Council w ill not invite Menpes to exhibit anything this year More Details
w ithout W histler's consent. M. asks W histler to consider Menpes' portrait of Mrs Brow n Potter. H. may see
W histler in Paris on Sunday. 'Yours Sincerely/Fredk. A. Maxse'
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Gravers,April 1st 99. 'My dear Sir, It w ill much facilitate arangements if you w ill send me by return your complete More Details
Private View invitation list, to be entered in the private view register Yours faithfully/F How ard/Hony
Sec'y/p.p.L.e.a.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Admiral Maxse. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris],April 1899. 'My dear Admiral-'
W histler w as sorry not to see M. on his brief visit. Assures M. that the person w ho keeps trying to join them is More Details
not w orthy to do so. 'I am, ever, devotedly yours/JMcNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler I79
Letter from Admiral Maxse to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. Cimiez (?), Nice,April 4th [1899] More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler' M. received W histler's letter in Paris. M. thinks this artist w ould add to the success of the
exhibition. M. w as £150 out of pocket in the previous year. 'Yours Sincerely/Fredk. A. Maxse'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Admiral Maxse, [Nice]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,6 April 1899. 'Admiral!' Thinks
the Admiral should let the artist exhibit during the skating season at the rink, but in default of this W histler More Details
agrees to leave the decision to the Committee. He regrets the Admiral's loss of his £150. W histler still has flu. 'I
am, my dear Admiral,/Alw ays devotedly yours/J McNeill W histler'
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Gravers,April 12th 99. 'Dear Mr W histler' They discussed Shannon's membership at the previous day's meeting More Details
and w ill send W histler a report. Thanks him for copies of his correspondence w ith Admiral Maxse. Menpes w ill
be allow ed to submit his w orks but not just because W histler w ishes it, ? Encloses the minutes of several
meetings. 'Yours faithfully/ppro Francis How ard/L.e.a.'
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Gravers,April 20th 1899. 'Sir' The next Council meeting is on Tuesday 25 April, the Hanging Day is 29 April; More Details
Varnishing Day, Press Day and the Private View on May 7, 8 and 9 respectively. 'I am, Sir,/Yours
faithfully,/Francis How ard/Secretary.'
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Gravers,Ap 26. 99. 'Dear Mr W histler I send you the Shannon report, and a copy of the Councils letter to More Details
Admiral Maxse about Menpes. The minutes of last meeting and a copy of Admiral Maxses reply to the Council
w ill follow in due course Yrs faithfull/Francis How ard Honorary Secty.'
MS Whistler I87
Letter from Horace W. Page to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers, April 29th [1899?] 'Dear Sir, Your letter to hand this morning I have noted addresses & names to More Details
w hom you w ish tickets sent also number to each addressee, Yours Faithfully/Horace W. Page/Acting Secretary'
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June 20th 1899. 'Sir,' How ard, seconded by Walton, proposed that council members should only invite artists to
exhibit w orks w hich they had seen. Pennell, seconded by How ard proposed that they should not be bound to More Details
exhibit any w orks, even those submitted by invitation. Pennell, seconded by Ludovici, proposed that at the
next council meeting, on Monday 26 June, a subcommittee should be elected to formulate the rules and
constitution for the Society. 'I am, Sir,/Yours faithfully,/Francis How ard/Secretary.'
MS Whistler I89
June 27th 1899. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The meeting w as held on the previous day. Complains of the inefficiency of More Details
How ard? and the Admiral's staff. L. w ill send W histler the advertisement w ritten by Guthrie for the
International. Suggests Walter Crane as a member of the executive. W histler's letter only arrived this morning.
'Believe me yours very truly/John Lavery'
MS Whistler I90
July 28th 99. 'My dear Mr. W histler,' Thanks W histler for his letter. Webb has been appointed. Guthrie w ill send More Details
W histler the minutes and a report of the finances of the previous year. They did not make a profit from the fete.
The next meeting is on Tuesday. 'Sincerely yours/John Lavery'
MS Whistler I91
Letter from Ethel W hibley to John Lavery, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters & Gravers. [July 99] More Details
'Dear Mr Lavery' W histler has left for France on doctor's advice. He asked her to send L. a copy of the letter he
sent to the Committee for the follow ing day's meeting. 'Believe me/Sincerely yours/Ethel W hibley-'
MS Whistler I92
Letter from Ethel W hibley to Vice-President & Committee, The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers.July 19- 1899. 'Gentlemen-' W histler is leaving tow n on doctor's advice and cannot attend the next
committee meeting. W, as their President, supported their fund-raising appeal and obtained guarantors for the More Details
deficit of the previous year, w hich he understood w as £300. Now he is told it is £900. He begs them to be
careful, and get professional advice before making any further demands on the guarantors. '(signed for)
JMcNeill W histler/E W hibley'
MS Whistler I94
August 2nd 99. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Guthrie w ill send W histler his report. W histler's letter and telegram w ere More Details
read at the meeting on the previous evening. They have thanked Webb and are arranging to meet him. Hopes
their financial w orried are now over. 'Very truly yours/John Lavery'
MS Whistler I95
Letter from (G. Sauter, honorary secretary) to James McNeill W histler. The International Society of Sculptors
Painters and Gravers, 15 February 1901. 'Dear Sir,' The third exhibition of the Society w ill be held in October More Details
and November 1901. in the Institute Galleries in Piccadilly. Invites the recipient to take guarantee shares of £25
each. 'I have, dear Sir, the honour to be,/Faithfully yours,/G. Sauter./(Honorary Secretary.)'.
Guarantee form for 3 exhibitions
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The International Society of Sculptors Painters and Gravers, New Gallery, Regent St., [London] W. More Details
Order form for 'The illustrated memorial exhibition catalogue of the w orks of the late J. McNeill W histler'.
[Exhibition opened 22 Feb 1905.]
MS Whistler I99
The International Society of Sculptors Painters and Gravers, New Gallery, Regent St., [London] W.
Advertisement brochure for 'Catalogue of the memorial exhibition of the w orks of the late J. McNeill W histler'. More Details
[Exhibition opened 22 Feb 1905.]
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Letter from Alexander Ionides to James McNeill W histler. The Homew ood, Esher, Surrey, 13th. August 1890. 'My More Details
dear Jimmie' Ionides sends instructions to W histler to have 'the Valparaiso' sent. Asks W histler to have it
carefully packed by Patterson, the Carter. 'Yours sincerely A. L. Ionides'
MS Whistler I110
Letter from Sir Henry Irving to James McNeill W histler. Lyceum Theatre, 9 Jany. 1893. 'My dear W histler' Irving
apologises to W histler for infringing the copyright of 'Philip' (W histler's portrait of him). Heinemann had informed More Details
Irving of this. Irving had heard that W histler is to make his home in Paris, but hopes that he w ill be able to see
him in 'the old Beefsteak room' on his next visit to London. 'Believe me Yours very sincerely Henry Irving'
MS Whistler I114
Letter from Henry A. Isaacs, Lord Mayor of London to James McNeill W histler. The Mansion House, London E.C., More Details
October 1st 1890
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Letter from G. Tormelli [the Italian Ambassador to France] to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris.
Ambasciata d'Italia, Parigi 73 Rue de Grenelle, 18 Mai 1901. 'Monsieur,' Encloses the w arrant and insignia of the
decoration of Commander of the Order of the Crow n of Italy w hich the King of Italy has conferred on W, and More Details
expresses his personal satisfaction '...vous exprimer l'assurance de ma consideration la plus distinguee,/G
Tomielli'
MS Whistler I116
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte de Tormelli, The Italian Ambassador to France, Paris. Hotel
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Corsica, [1901] 'Monsieur l'Ambassadeur-' Acknow ledges receipt of the announcement
and insignia of the honour conferred on him by the King of Italy and expresses his particular pleasure in it, as More Details
coming from 'pays classique de l'Art', and in the ambassador's personal expressions. 'Veuillez agreer,/Monsieur
l'Ambassadeur,/l'assurance de ma plus haute consideration/JMcN W '.
Add: Large envelope addressed in W histler's hand to Sun Excellence/Mansion le Comte de Tormelli
Ambassadeur de S.M. le Roi d'Italie Rue de Grenelle, Paris
MS Whistler I117
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte de Tormelli, The Italian Ambassador to France, Paris. Hotel
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Corsica, [1901] 'Monsieur l'Ambassadeur-' Acknow ledges receipt of the announcement
and insignia of the honour conferred on him by the King of Italy and expresses his particular pleasure in it, as More Details
coming from 'pays classique de l'Art', and in the ambassador's personal expressions. 'Veuillez agreer,/Monsieur
l'Ambassadeur,/l'assurance de ma plus haute consideration/JMcN W '.
Add: Large envelope addressed in W histler's hand to Sun Excellence/Mansion le Comte de Tormelli
Ambassadeur de S.M. le Roi d'Italie Rue de Grenelle, Paris
MS Whistler J1
Lease from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler, 28 W impole Street. 37 & 38 Oxford Street, London,
March 22th 1881. 'Terms of Agreement...' W histler agrees to rent premises in Tite Street consisting of a studio,
sitting room, bedroom and bathroom etc. from 25 March at £150 p.a. from the landlords Edgar Graham and
Frank Hayw ard Biddle, upholsterers of 30-8 Oxford Street. The landlords w ill provide a housekeeper w ho w ill More Details
arrange w ith the tenants to carry out tasks on terms to be arranged. 'Walter Graham/for self & partners
herein/designated Landlords-' 'W itness/Rich Cutting/Estate Agent/37 & 38 Oxford St W '.
[Terms of lease for Tite St. studio]
MS Whistler J2
Lease from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler, 28 W impole Street. 37 & 38 Oxford Street, London,
March 22th 1881. 'Terms of Agreement...' W histler agrees to rent premises in Tite Street consisting of a studio,
sitting room, bedroom and bathroom etc. from 25 March at £150 p.a. from the landlords Edgar Graham and More Details
Frank Hayw ard Biddle, upholsterers of 30-8 Oxford Street. The landlords w ill provide a housekeeper w ho w ill
arrange w ith the tenants to carry out tasks on terms to be arranged. 'Walter Graham/for self & partners
herein/designated Landlords-' 'W itness/Rich Cutting/Estate Agent/37 & 38 Oxford St W '.
[Terms of lease for Tite St. studio]
MS Whistler J3
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler. 30 to 38 Oxford Street, London W., 31 March 1881.
'Dear Sir' Encloses the completed agreement about the Tite Street studio, w ith their account. They have More Details
engaged a married couple to act as housekeepers, doing the cleaning, answ ering the door, and making
breakfast, and doing any other tasks by arrangement w ith the tenants. Each tenant w ill pay them 12/- a w eek.
'Yours faithfully/Jackson & Graham'
MS Whistler J4
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Jackson & Graham, [30 to 38 Oxford Street, London W.]. 28
W impole Street, April 11 - 1881. 'Mess. J & G-' W histler's studio and rooms are not fit to be used and no More Details
servants are expected for another tw o w eeks, although W histler has been paying rent since 25 March. 'Yours
truly/JAMcN. W histler'.
Printed address on paper 21, Wellington St. Strand W.C.
MS Whistler J5
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler, 28, W impole Street W. 30 to 38, Oxford Street, London
W., April 13th 1881. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 11 April. Their foreman Mr. Shepherd has now More Details
got the rooms ready except for some items W histler agreed could be done after he moved in. W histler could
now furnish the rooms and the housekeeper w ill be starting on Saturday 'We remain, Dear Sir/Your obedient
Servants./Jackson & Graham/P.H.W.'
MS Whistler J6
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Jackson & Graham, [30 to 38 Oxford Street, London W.]. 28,
W impole Street, Wednesday May 4 1881. 'Gentlemen-' The rooms W histler has rented cannot be lived in. The More Details
grates are not fixed nor the painting completed. 'I am Gentlemen/Very truly yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
Printed address paper - the Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St. etc.
MS Whistler J7
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler. 30 to 38, Oxford Street, London W.,May 19th 1881.
'Dear Sir' Mr Walter Graham says that the Tite Street Studio has not been completed because W histler could More Details
not decide on the colour. The stoves w ill be fixed. 'We remain, Dear Sir/Yours very obediently/Jackson &
Graham/P.H.W.'
MS Whistler J8
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs Jackson & Graham, [30 to 38 Oxford St., London W.]. [1881]
'Gentlemen' The stoves have still not been put in. The w alls have not been completed lest they be damaged More Details
w hen the stoves are put in. W histler reminds them of his letter of 17 [March] and w ould like an explanation.
'Yours truly/[JW ]'
MS Whistler J9
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler. 30 to 38 Oxford Street, London W,1 July 1881. 'Dear
Sir' Encloses an agreement w ith the altered arrangements for the payment of W histler's first rent for W histler
to complete. W histler ow es them 7 gns. for rent and other expenses so far. 'w e remain/Dear Sir/Yours More Details
faithfully/Jackson & Graham'.
And envelope
MS Whistler J10
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler, The Studio, Tite Street, Chelsea S.W. 30 to 38 Oxford
Street, London W., July 27th 1881. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to sign and return the revised agreement for his More Details
studio and rooms, w ith a cheque for 7 gns for rent and the expense of preparing the agreement. 'We remain,
Dear Sir/Yours truly/Jackson & Graham/J.H.W.'
MS Whistler J11
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. J(ackson) & G(raham), [30 to 38 Oxford St., London W.].Thursday
28 July 1881. 'Gents-I have been & am exceedingly busy and leave tow n today- I shall pay every attention to More Details
your letter, just received, on my return, Monday or Tuesday next w eek-. Very truly Yrs/[JW ].
Embossed address Arts Club, Hanover Square W.
MS Whistler J12
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Jackson & Graham, [30 to 38 Oxford St., London W.]. [1881]
'Gentlemen-' The apartments designed by Mr. Edis are extremely inconvenient for living in. He w as prepared to More Details
pay his third of the £95 w ages for the couple w ho act as housekeepers but finds that they w ill only light the
fire and provide tea and bacon - like in 'Box and Cox', although they have facilities to provide more (unsigned)
MS Whistler J13
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler. 30 to 38, Oxford Street, London W., 4 August 1881.
'Dear Sir' Mr. Graham told W histler and Mr. Tarn the agreement w ith the housekeeper w as to clean the building More Details
and provide breakfast. The tenants may make separate arrangements if they w ant any other services. '...
remain/Dear Sir/Yours faithfully/Jackson & Graham'
MS Whistler J14
Letter from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler, The Studios, Tite Street, Chelsea S.W. 30 to 38 Oxford More Details
Street, London W, August 17th 1881. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges W histler's letter and asks him to arrange to
come and see Mr. Walter Graham 'We remain,/Yours faithfully,/Jackson & Graham'
MS Whistler J15
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Jackson & Graham, [30 to 38 Oxford St., London W.]. Sept. 5
1881. 'Gents-' Encloses a cheque for £5.15.6. for his rent to midsummer and 5/- stamp duty on his copy of the More Details
agreement 'Yours truly/JAMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler J16
Receipt from Jackson & Graham to James McNeill W histler. 30 to 38 Oxford Street, London W., 6 September
1881. Receipt for £5.15.6. for rent for studio and rooms at Tite Street to midsummer. 'Pr Jackson & Graham/N.B. More Details
Redfern'.
[Receipt form for cheque - see MS W histler J15]
MS Whistler J17
Letter from R. Cutting. to James McNeill W histler. Jackson & Graham, 30 to 38, Oxford Street, London W.,19
Sept. 1881. 'Dear Sir' He thinks that the sign 'The Studios' at the front door is appropriate and hopes W histler More Details
w ill agree. Asks W histler to return the new copy of the agreement and pay the balance of £1.11.6 'I am Dear
Sir/very Truly Yours/Rich Cutting/for Jackson & Graham'
MS Whistler J19
Letter from Baptiste Jagonde to James McNeill W histler. Bordeaux,le 28 Decembre 1862. 'Monsieur James
W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter, and informs him that he is to leave for Mauritius on the follow ing day. 'Il More Details
est probable que ce sera un voyage de un an a 14 mois'. 'Votre tout devoue Baptiste Jagonde'.
[On the fourth side, in another hand 'Letter from Baptiste Jagonde. The man w ho saved Jimmie's life at 1862?'
(reference to the period in 1862 w hen W histler w as staying at Guethary, Basses-Pyrenees)]
MS Whistler J21
Letter from Francis E. James to James McNeill W histler. 25 Dover Street, [London.], May 11 [1896] 'My dear More Details
W histler' Letter of sympathy on the death of W histler's w ife. 'Your very sincere friend Francis E. James'
MS Whistler J22
Letter from Henry James to The Committee of the W histler Complimentary Dinner. Regent Hotel, Leamington,
Jan 3rd 1889. 'Dear Sirs' Apologises for the delay in replying, but explains that after travels abroad, a More Details
dangerously ill near relation had to be visited. Expresses his w illingness to be a subscriber to the W histler
dinner, but he does not intend to take any part in the occasion, 'by simple reason of my inveterate habit of
never being present at public dinners'. 'Believe me, dear Sirs, most truly yours Henry James'
MS Whistler J23
Letter from Henry James to James McNeill W histler. 34 De Vere Gardens, [London] W, Sept 29th [1891] 'My dear More Details
W histler' Sends W histler and his w ife tw o tickets for 'The American', for the 8.20 performance on Thursday
night. The seats are for the tw o 'best stalls in the house'. 'Ever yours & Mrs. W histler's Henry James'
MS Whistler J24
Letter from Henry James to James McNeill W histler. 34 De Vere Gardens, [London] W., Feb 18th [1897] 'My dear More Details
W histler' 'I take your present of the beautiful etching of the dear old house at the dear old Loches'... Expresses
sympathy on the death of W histler's w ife. 'Yours very gratefully, Henry James'
MS Whistler J25
Letter from Henry James to James McNeill W histler. 34 De Vere Gardens, [London] W., 25th February, 1897. 'My
dear W histler,' Thanks W histler for the gift of 'your delightful little document of Monday' (gift of an etching) and More Details
thanks W histler for his letter. 'Yours, my dear Master, very constantly, Henry James'.
[Holden, NY, 1969, p.19]
MS Whistler J26
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Henry James]. "My dear James-" Balzac used to receive letters from
readers interceding for his characters, such as Rastignac, Bixion, Rubempre. W histler w anted to intercede for More Details
the lady w ho lied and robbed in the "cause of Old Blue!" in James' book. W histler told Heinemann how much he
admired it. He looks forw ard to seeing James next day. "Very sincerely/JMcNeill W histler"
MS Whistler J28
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Jeckyll. [Norw ich]. 1877] 'Dear Mr. Jeckyll-' W histler w as very sorry to
hear that J.'s brother Tom, w hom W histler has know n and admired a long time, is in such a bad state. W histler
w ill w rite to the Builder and Architect to express his admiration. W histler did not consult Tom w hen he started More Details
to gild his columns to emphasize the carving, in the Peacock Room for Mr. Leyland. Jeckyll had already consulted
W histler for the colour to use in his Pavilion for Philadelphia, and accepted his judgement. He once w rote to
W histler in such terms. The peacock designs and arrangement in blue and gold w ere all W histler's idea and he
has therefore defended them as his. He encloses an article from the Academy. (unsigned)
MS Whistler J31
Letter from J.H. Johnston to James McNeill W histler. 971, Fifth Avenue, New York, Dec 8, 1878. 'My Dear Sir:' He More Details
does not know W histler but w ishes he could afford a picture by him. He congratulates W histler on his stand
against Ruskin, in spite of the verdict. '... believe me/Very Sincerely Yours/J.H. Johnston'
MS Whistler J32
Subscribers' Order Form for Mezzotint Portrait of Carlyle by James McNeill W histler. 187- . Subscriptions to the
mezzotint engraving of W histler's portrait of Thomas Carlyle by Richard Josey, size 14 x 12", are one guinea for More Details
proofs, three forsigned proofs.
MS Whistler J34
Letter from Marie Joshua to James McNeill W histler. 18, Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park,Feb. 22nd. [1885] 'Dear
Mr. W histler,' She looks forw ard to W histler's visit on Sunday: and to reading his lecture in print - particularly the More Details
memorable passages on the 'foolish sunset' and 'contrasting Eventime' 'Alw ays yours/Larie Joshua.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler K2
Letter from Charles S. Keene to James McNeill W histler. 39 Kings Road, Chelsea, [1886x1888] 'Dear W histler
You must let me know if anything happens at the "Brit Artists" as I'm not in the w ay of hearing Art New s- Action More Details
ought to be prompt Yours ever/Charles S. Keene'
MS Whistler K7
Letter from L.C. Kellogg to James McNeill W histler. Tuesday 12 March [1895] 'My dear Mr. W histler' Mrs. Peck
w ishes to hear from W histler w hether he is w illing to paint a portrait of her daughter for $ 2000, and if so,
w hen w ill he be able to commence the first sittings. Mrs. Harold Peck's address is given as Hotel California, More Details
Cannes. 'Yours truly L.C. Kellogg'.
[See Annah B. Peck of the same date. MS W histler K7]
MS Whistler K16
Letter from W. Hamman to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. M. Knoedler & Co., 170, Fifth Avenue,
New York, 21 March 1894. 'Cher Monsieur' They bought the Nocturne at Th. Duret' sale for a client in the States More Details
and w ould like W histler to sign the necessary Consular certificates '...nous vous prions d'agreer, Cher Monsieur,
nos plus sinceres compliments/pr M Knoedler & Co/W. Hamman'
MS Whistler K17
Letter from W. Hamman to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. M. Knoedler & Co., 170, Fifth Avenue,
New York,March 22nd 1894. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for telling them the name of the picture they bought at More Details
Duret's sale. It is not to be sent for some w eeks so they do not need the consular certificate. '...w e remain,
Dear Sir, /Very sincerely yours/W. Hamman/pr. M. Knoedler & Co.'
MS Whistler K20
A. Kobbé, article on W histler at West Point and in the U.S. Coast Survey intended for publication in The Century
Magazine, N.Y. 1898.
[cf. also MS W histler C75.]
The article contains reminiscences of W histler's career at West Point betw een 1 July 1851 and June 1854, by More Details
former class mates: Assistant Adjutant General C.S. Breck; Major General Alexander S. Webb (w ho has tw o
draw ings W histler gave him, and describes W histler's activities in Weir's draw ing class); Adjutant General
George D. Ruggles; and General Averell: and a note on W histler's career in the Coast Survey Office, under
Captain Benham, in 1855, by a colleague A. Lindenkohl, w ho sent K. a copy of the etching by W histler of a map
of Anacapa Island]
MS Whistler K21
Letter from Veuve Geo. Kohler to Edmund Yates ['Atlas'], London. Rue Du Fagot No.6, Antw erp, 5 March 1890.
'Dear Sir' She has received an order w orth over £20 to print a book called the Gentle Art of Making Enemies by
Sheridan Ford including correspondence and stories about W, and saying Y. has given permission for some of More Details
these to be published. She asks if Y. can advise her privately w hether to accept the order. 'Yours/truly/Vve Geo.
Kohler'
MS Whistler K22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Kohler.], [Antw erp/Belgium]. [c.25 March 1890 ?] 'Madame-' He
encloses cuttings from the Pall Mall Gazette and [New York] Herald. At his request, they do not mention her by More Details
name. He asks her about Ford's reaction w hen he heard of the seizure from Mr. Kohler. He sends his regards to
her daughters. '...accept my thanks' (unsigned)
MS Whistler K23
Autograph draft of letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Kohler. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [c.25 March More Details
1890 ?] 'Dear Miss Kohler-' He thanks her for an account of the end of the business w ith Ford and his departure
from the country w ith his family. (unsigned)
MS Whistler K24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mrs Kohler]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 3 1890. 'Madam' She has not
sent him the printer's bill & W histler w hen he saw her & her son before leaving Antw erp had arranged that it
w ould not be sent until everything w as settled. His law yers Messrs. Lew is & Lew is w ould not have him do More Details
anything until the case has been heard. Ford has already paid part of the account: and if W histler paid it might More Details
seem that the edition w as already paid for and could be handed over to Ford. Maeterlinck has pow ers to meet
W histler's expenses in Belgium, and if Ford does not return there may be no trial. 'Very faithfully yours/(Signed)
J McN W histler'
MS Whistler L1
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Henrietta Labouchere. [Oct x Dec 1886?] 'He is w rong! dear Mrs.
Labouchere' W histler complains to Mrs. Labouchere that her husband w ill not allow him to answ er Child
(Theodore?) immediately, in the columns of 'Truth', because Labouchere does not believe such things are 'true'. More Details
Requests Mrs. Labouchere's sympathy and belief that this w ould have been one of W histler's greatest coups.
(Includes rough draft beginning 'Arry, my pet' (Henry Labouchere)? on fourth side) [unsigned].
[The matter is hitherto unknow n]
MS Whistler L3
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Henry Labouchere. [after 1880] 'My dear Decorator' W histler has been told
by Labouchere's w ife that he intends to sell 'the Connie' [The Gold Girl, Connie Gilchrist - Harmony in Yellow and
Gold] to Mr. Henry Webster. W histler w ishes to have the picture back, and offers to paint a full length portrait of More Details
Labouchere's daughter, Miss Dorothy Labouchere, in exchange. He hopes that they w ill be able to talk it over,
and reminds Labouchere that such a commission w ould make him 'a great Art Patron'. [unsigned].
[After 1880 w hen the painting w as sold at Sotheby's to a Mr. W illiamson. 1881 x 1887 see Pennell I, p.23]
MS Whistler L4
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Henry Labouchere. [Oct 1886] 'My dear Labouchere' W histler encloses an
obituary of E.W. Godw in, and asks Labouchere to do justice to Godw in's memory in a brilliant article ('you w ho
are the champion of Truth'). W histler complains that Godw in has been much maligned and 'summed up
parochially', and in treating Mrs. Godw in merely as a Miss Philip, and not, 'Miss Philip the daughter of the late More Details
sculptor', the w riter of the obituary has made his comments 'as intentionally insolent as it is vulgar'. 'of his grief
stricken and w ounded w idow [unsigned]'.
[Refers to E.W. Godw in's obituary in ? for Oct. 1886. See W histler's objections to the remarks in "The Bat", 7 x
22 Oct. 1886. B.P. II 21/2 ("Truth" possibly refers to the satirical magazine of that name)]
MS Whistler L11
Letter from James Walker [?], Editor, to James McNeill W histler. The Lancet Office, 423 Strand, London, W.C., More Details
June 19 1867. 'My dear Sir Dr. Fox has placed your letter before me respecting poor Mr. Traer. I think it w ould be
best to let his remains "rest in peace" Faithfully yours/James Walker/Ed: Lancet'
MS Whistler L12
Letter from J.M. Lalouette to James McNeill W histler. Rue de l'Odeon, Paris, le 8 aout 1860. 'Mon cher Monsieur
W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter, for w hich he has been w aiting six months. W histler w ill therefore
understand w hy he has received tw o other letters in the meantime, and w hy Lalouette has had to visit a
'Charge d'afaires' (sic). Thanks W histler for sending the account for 148 francs, 80 centimes to the rue de laffite More Details
banker; and is sorry to relate that W histler's long silence gave rise to severe doubts on the part of Mme.
Lalouette's confidence, but now all is w ell. Congratulates W histler on his w ell-deserved success in London,
w hich Lalouette fully expected. W histler's etchings are being carefully looked after. Mme. Lalouette, her sister
Eugenie, and particularly Bibi Lalouette all send their best w ishes. 'Tant qu'a moi je vous sert vigoureusement
et cordialement la main J Lalouette'
MS Whistler L13
Letter from J.M. Lalouette to James McNeill W histler. Rue de l'Odeon, Paris, 6 mai 1862. 'Mon cher Monsieur
W histler,' In reply to W histler's letter dated the 22nd of the previous month L. sends M. Ernest de la Noix' a/c
w hich now stands at 252 fr. 95 centimes. He w ill give W histler a receipt if he w ill send that sum. He is used to
W histler's sudden departures from Paris, and hopes W histler does not object to this reminder of his debts. He
begs W histler to use his influence w ith M. Ridelay and get him to send something tow ards the settlement of his More Details
a/c. Asks w hat he should say to the shoe maker in the Rue Racine w ho keeps asking for W histler's address.
Wants to know how London agrees w ith W histler and how his paintings are getting on. Mentions seing
W histler's friends and in particular the Englishman w ho alw ays w ore a lorgnette. W histler ow es L. 606 frs. plus
6% interest over tw o years, plus 318.50 fr. recently, a total of 997.50 fr. 'vos tout devouez J.M. Lalouette'.
['M. Ridelay' is presumably Riddley. 'Erneste de la Noix' i.e. Ernest Delannoy]
MS Whistler L14
Letter from Lillie Langtry to James McNeill W histler. The Princes Theatre, [London], Wednesday nd [1880s] 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Apologises for not sending a note (w hich she has just found) to the effect that she has people More Details
coming on the Sunday. Hopes that W histler w ill not take offence, and asks him to come round to see her. 'Yours
truly Lillie Langtry'
MS Whistler L15
Letter from Lillie Langtry to James McNeill W histler. [nd 1880s?] 'I shall be delighted' Accepts invitation to More Details
breakfast, 'to assist at 8'. Regrets that Oscar [W ilde] is not treated seriously; and asks w hy he w ears knee
breeches like Bunthorne. 'Yrs & adieu Lillie Langtry'
MS Whistler L16
Telegram from [Latrobe ?] to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea. Brighton, 14 Jan 1869. 'George
died very early this morning break the new s gently to your mother & say to her that Mrs. W histler w ishes to More Details
see her as soon as she can come dow n'.
[Re. death of George W histler]
MS Whistler L17
Letter from P.A. L'Auboniere de to James McNeill W histler. The W hite Hart Hotel, Guildford, Surrey, 26 November
1878. 'Cher Monsieur W histler,' He has just read an account of W histler's case and offers his help if required. More Details
He thinks W histler is a great artist, much misunderstood, w hom only artists are capable of judging. He is an
artist, critic, w orking on L'Art and L'Echo des Beaux-Arts 'Ayez, Cher Monsieur/l'expression de ma haute
consideration/P.A. de l'Aubiniere'
MS Whistler L20
Letter from John Lavery to James McNeill W histler. 248 West George St., Glasgow , Dec 29th 92. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Thanks W histler for his note, the contents of w hich have been communicated to Mr. Cow an, w ho w ill More Details
w rite to W. Expresses his pleasure that W histler w ill paint Cow an, and hopes that he w ill be able to be in Paris
to suit W histler's arrangements. 'Yours sincerely John Lavery'
MS Whistler L22
Letter from David Law to W. Ch. Symons 9 Regent's Park Terrace, London N.W., April 10th /89. 'My dear Symons'
Most of the artists L. know s, w ho sympathise w ith W histler's w ork, had already been spoken to by members of
the Committee. He has only a few names from people w ho are not artists and suggests S. sends circulars to
Messrs. C.W., C. and W. Dow desw ell (senior & juniors) at 160 New Bond Street; Ernest Brow n, Fine Art Society, More Details
148 New Bond Street; J.H. Buck, 179 New Bond Street; A.H. Haig, 32 Randolph Gardens, Kilburn; L. Smyth, 36
Gloucester Crescent, N.W.; D. Thomson, 116 New Bond Street; N.E. Daffarn, 4 North Villa, Camden Square, N.W.
'Yours faithfully/David Law '
MS Whistler L29
Letter from G.L. Layard to James McNeill W histler. 68 Palace Gardens Terrace, Kensington. W., July 28. 1891. 'Sir'
Having authorisation from the famly of the late Charles Keene to w rite the artist's 'life', Layard requests
W histler to furnish him w ith particulars of the man, and details of W histler's relationship w ith Keene. Keene's More Details
admiration for W histler w as w ell know n, and the w riter is sure that W histler felt similar admiration for Keene.
Criticises the Spectator w riter w ho said that it w ould not be hard to find another w ho w ould fill Keene's place. 'I
am, sir yrs. obediently G.L. Layard'
MS Whistler L30
Letter from G.L. Layard to James McNeill W histler. Lorraine Cottage, Malvern, November 15. 1898. 'Dear Sir'
Layard is w riting articles on 'Suppressed Plates' for the Pall Mall magazine; and proposes to deal w ith 'The Tw o
Apprentices' in 'Trilby', for reason of the artists' eminence w ith w hom it is supposed to deal. Asks W histler for
information about the matter in addition to that w hich appeared in various letters to the Pall Mall Gazette. He More Details
w ill quite understand if W histler is to mention the episode in 'his new book'; but if not, any statement w ould be
valuable. He has asked Messrs. Harpers' permission to reproduce the cut sections from 'Trilby', and if W histler
has no objection, he w ill proceed. Offers to show W histler his w riting before publication. 'Yr. obed. servant G.L.
Layard'.
[The new book is the Baronet & the Butterfly]
MS Whistler L31
Letter from G.L. Layard to James McNeill W histler. Lorraine Cottage, Malvern, 1898.12.25. 'Dear Sir' Layard
w rote to W histler 'tw o or three w eeks ago' under cover of Heinemann. Observes that W histler's new book is to
be published in Paris; and asks W histler if he w ill help him obtain a copy as soon as it is published, to add to More Details
his edition of The Gentle Art. Asks W histler if in Eden versus W, W histler deals w ith the 'Trilby' incident, and if he
has any objection to Layard reproducing the 'Tw o Apprentices' and the letterpress, for his ow n series on
'Suppressed Plates' in the Pall Mall Magazine. Explains tht hre is one of 'the rare few ' w ho appreciated the
'pathetic papers' for their 'true value'. 'G.L. Layard'
MS Whistler L32
Letter from H.M. Lazelle to James McNeill W histler. [West Point], [1854] 'This my dear friend...' He encloses a list
of W histler's demerits copied from the Adjutant's book. He hopes W histler w ill be successful. The demerits date
from 2 January to 11 June, and number 218 in all, including being late for dinner, parades etc., being incorrectly More Details
dressed or shaved, not attending at marching and cavalry drills, or in art and chemistry classes, including on 30
January 'Singing and talking loud in Draw ing Academy-3', on 4 March, 'Coat out of order in Draw ing Academy on
the 1st- 1', and 24 March, 'Left Draw ing Academy before expiration of tw o hours on 22 nd- 2'. 'Yours sincere
friend/H.M. Lazelle'
MS Whistler L33
Letter from H.M. Lazelle to James McNeill W histler. West Point, N.Y., Aug 16 1854. 'My Dear friend' He did not
know w here to reach W histler until he got his letter from, apparently, a house in Boston called 'Astor'. He has
sent off the list, and suggests W histler concentrates in putting his case on the injustice of the exams. He hopes More Details
W histler w ill be successful and know s something W histler could try if W histler's friend cannot help him after all.
'Your sincere and/Affectionate friend/H.M. Lazelle'
MS Whistler L34
Letter from Major H.M. Lazelle to James McNeill W histler. 1st Inf. U.S.A., Camp Ruhlen Black Hills, Dakota
Territory, Dec 15th '78. 'My dear W histler' He remembers W histler clearly as he knew nearly 25 years ago. He
has met people w ho know W, and read about him in the papers. He read yesterday in the New York Herald
about W histler and his case against Ruskin. He still has the sketch W histler did for him and w ishes he could see
his w ork now . He thinks W histler's 'Breakfasts' are the continuation of his early interest in good living. L. has
been through several campaigns and is now a major. He describes w hat has happened to a number of More Details
members of their class- Comstock, Weilzel, Elliott, Vinton, Jimmie Hill, Shoup, Gregy, Freedly, Tim Bryan, Merrill,
Reno, Ruggles, Breck, Jim W heeler, Childs, Jack Church; and Janius W heeler w ho has held Prof. Mahan's post for
three years. He asks if W histler remembers 'Mammy Thompson's'. Of their professors, Bartlett is still alive, and
Weir, w ho thought W histler w ould do w ell, is still painting. Some of W histler's pictures are hanging in the West
Point Gallery. 'Faithfully and truly/as ever your friend/H.M. Lazelle'
MS Whistler L35
Letter from Field & Tuer to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, 10 Ely Place, [Holborn] E.C. Leadenhall Press, Publishing
Offices, 50 Leadenhall Street, E.C.,25 March 1890. 'Gentn:' They read about the publication of W histler's letters
in the Pall Mall Gazette yesterday. They set up such a collection into type for Sheridan Ford before they found More Details
out W histler had not given his permission. They refused to continue and have not heard from Ford since. They
are at L.'s disposal in the matter. 'We are, Gentn:/Yours ffy:/Field & Tuer'
MS Whistler L36
Letter from A.W. Tuer to James McNeill W histler. The Leadenhall Press, Publishing Offices, 50 Leadenhall Street,
London E.C., 27 March 1890. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Further to their discussion this morning, T. remembers that Ford More Details
asked them w hen the job w as nearly done, to leave all the arrangements w ith W histler to him, and at that
time they agreed. They have copies of their correspondence w ith Ford. 'V. truly yours,/And. W. Tuer.'
MS Whistler L37
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Mrs James Leathart. [Paris], [1892, before March 21st] 'Dear Mrs. Leathart'
Asks her to see that her husband immediately sends the 'Purple and Rose' to the exhibition of Nocturnes,
Marines & Chevalet Pieces, at the Goupil Gallery, London. W histler w ants the painting to be show n in Paris, in
May ('all my artistic interest is centred in this country'). W histler w ill see that the painting is properly cleaned More Details
and varnished under his ow n superintendence; and Goupil w ill insure the w ork for w hatever sum is required.
W histler does not remember w hether Leathart paid him 80 or £100 for the painting, but it is now w orth ten
times that amount if he should w ish to sell it w hen it is exhibited in France. [unsigned].
["The Lange Lijzen" w as exhibited at Goupil's but not in Paris. The letter sent is in Leathart collection, UBC,
Canada, dated 29 Feb. 1892]
MS Whistler L40
MS Whistler L40
Letter from James McNeill W histler to General George Washinton Lee, [U.S.A.]. [1878] 'Dear Genl' As W histler
has heard of the proposal to erect a statue to 'your illustrious father' General Robert E. Lee, he hopes that L
w ill suggest to the Committee responsible that the commission be entrusted to J.E. Boehm, a sculptor of
'European reputation'. Boehm has just w on a medal at the Paris Exhibition for his statue of the Prince of Wales. More Details
W histler is anxious 'that the undertaking should do justice to one of w hom Sir Garnet Wollesly said to me he
looked upon as the greatest General of modern times'. W histler recalls himself to L as an old West Point
comrade. 'Very sincerely yours J.... [illegible]'
[Year inferred from other correspondence on the subject Sir. Garnet Wolsely]
MS Whistler L41
Account from James McNeill W histler. [1863-4] 'Legros et W histler - 1863. Legros - Dt.' Extracts from account
book show ing expenses incurred by W histler on behalf of Legros. The entries date from September 23rd, 1863, More Details
to Nov. 22nd, Dec 1st, Dec. 5, 13, 20th 1863; Jan. 2, 3, 10, 12, 13, 27, April 25; May 25; June 22, 25-28; August
13th, 1864, and contain references to Ionides, W inans, O'Connor, Brack, Rossetti, and Nicolopolo, and to Sloan
St., Tulse St., & the Alhambra. '28 [Juin]. Prete. 2. 0. / 3. 3. 0'
MS Whistler L42
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alphonse Legros. [1867/1868] More Details
MS Whistler L43
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alphonse Legros. 2 Lindsey Row , [1868] 'Cher Legros' (w ritten over
'Monsieur') L.'s infamous letter to Haden w as read before the Committee of the Burlington Club It is not w orth More Details
the effort to attack L. further. He has made himself ridiculous before everybody w ho know s the facts by his
accusations against W histler used to further Haden's ends. Haden treated L. abominably in his turn. 'JAMW '
MS Whistler L44
Letter from B. Leighton to James McNeill W histler. 52 Park Street, Grosvenor Square, [London], [1867x1868]
'Dear W histler,' Chapman told L. of the unjust treatment of W histler by the Burlington Club. The meeting w as
insufficiently advertised and ill-attended. L. refuses to join such inefficient bodies. The previous night at Miss More Details
Bromley's Rossetti had told L. about it, and L. w rote the next day offering to contact a friend of d'Azeglio to try
and postpone the meeting. Invites W histler to dine w ith him, Chapman, and the architect Webb on Saturday
'Very truly your's/B. Leighton.'
MS Whistler LB5 Item p 140.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Leighton. [1886] 'Copy-/No! my dear Leighton- permit me!-' The President
of the Society of British Artists is normally invited to to the soiree at Burlington house, the RA., and since
W histler has received no such invitation it must be a reflection of his personal standing as being above his
official one. 'Ainsi donc mon cher, comme toujours!/J.McNeill W histler.' More Details
This is a copy w hich w as sent to Lady C. Campbell at 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster on July 1 1886
[Postmark] on Beefsteak Club notepaper. Freer 1 (m/f1) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 28 July 1913.
Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip on both sides of lined ss. of letterbook
MS Whistler L45
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Sir Frederick Leighton. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W.C.,
[June 1886] 'No! my dear Leighton' W histler w as not invited to a Soiree at Burlington House (the R.A.)- ('a
pretty little recognition of my ow n personality beneath the cloak of Office'). As President of the Society of British
Artists, W histler should have been invited, and the Acting Secretary at Suffolk Street informs him that no More Details
invitation has been received, and that this is the first time the President has been ignored. The insinuation is,
that in W histler's case, 'President has not ceased to be Painter, and that no official courtesies may be offered
to the one, that w ere never ventured upon w ith the other'. 'Ainsi donc mon cher, comme toujours JMcNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler L46
Letter from Sir Frederick Leighton to James McNeill W histler. 2 Holland Park Road, Kensington, W., 30th June
1886. 'Dear W histler' W histler must not believe that the R.A. has been deliberately rude to him, by neglecting
to send W histler an invitation, as President of the Society of British Artists, to the Soiree at Burlington House.
W histler's name w as on the invitation list, kept in the Registrar's office; the clerks w ould not know W histler's
invitation by his name, but by his office as President of the SBA. L. enquired at the Registrar's office, and unless More Details
the invitation w as lost in the post, it must have reached Suffolk Street. L emphasises that the President of the
SBA alw ays occupies a hight place on the R.A.'s official list, and that it never entered the mind of the Council to
remove his name. L. accues W histler of 'trop d'esprit to indulge such a fantastic supposition'. In a P.S. L reminds
W histler that he is 'one of your flock'. 'Yours sincerely Fred. Leighton'.
[See W histler's letter MS W histler L45]
MS Whistler L47
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Frederick Leighton. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand,
W.C.,after June 30th [1886] 'My dear Leighton' 'Je vous savais charmant- mais je ne vous savais pas plus
charmant que moi!' W histler suggests that 'all these details' are left to the Registrar, 'and in future w e w ill see More Details
that history is prettily w ritten!' 'Alw ays yours' (butterfly signature).
[W histler's reference to 'these details' and the Registrar probably refer to the matter of the overlooked
invitation for W, as President of the Society of British Artists, to attend a Soiree at Burlington House in 1886.
See Leighton's letter of 30 June 1886 MS W histler L46]
MS Whistler L48
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Sir Frederick Leighton. [1886, after 30 June x Oct. 6th] 'Dear Leighton'
W histler points out to L that as L drew attention to the fact that he w as 'one of my flock', L w ill be able to send
W histler proof of his interest and good w ill by sending a small picture to hang on the w alls of Suffolk Street, in More Details
an exhibition of the S.B.A. W histler know s that L. is a busy man, w ith the duties of his ow n house; but L is stll
able to produce much, and it w ould surely be possible to produce a picture betw een now and November ('find
the few hours').. 'the painting for w hich w e reserve the place of honour (breaks off here in pencil on reverse).
[This is a reply to Leighton's letter of 30th June 1886, see MS W histler L46]
MS Whistler L49
Letter from Sir Frederick Leighton to James McNeill W histler. Capri,Oct 6th [1886] 'Dear W histler' Thanks
W histler for his note, and apologises for the delay in replying, due to L being in Capri. Apologises for not being
able to comply w ith W histler's request for a w ork by L for the [Society of British Artists'] exhibition; but L is not More Details
'one of those w ho knock off things easily'. In any case, all L's 'best sketches' have already been exhibited in
Suffolk Street. 'Sincerely yours Fred. Leighton'.
[Reply to W histler's request for a painting by Leighton for the next SBA exhibition, Nov. 1886. See MS W histler
L48]
MS Whistler L51
Letter from N.E. Lenore to James McNeill W histler. 2 Quai de Gesvres, Paris,1er Decembre 1892. 'Monsieur', L
know s that W histler w as a friend of L's brother w ho died the previous April, leaving a w ife and children. L does More Details
not know if W histler is aw are of the circular about his death, and takes the liberty of enclosing one. Any
contribution w ill be gratefully received, 'par le comite'. 'H.E. Lenvrix artiste peintre et graveur'
MS Whistler L53
Letter from Miriam Levy to James McNeill W histler. Strand Union, Edmonton, '5-4-96' 'Dear Sir' She came w ith
Annie Dumaurier and Ionides many years ago to see a picture W histler w as doing in Rotherhithe, 'a nautical
one'. Her brother used to play at Covent Garden and she has been trying unsuccessfully to get in touch w ith
him. She asks W histler to give her letter to George Dumaurier and ask him to help her get out of the Institution
she lives in. She w ould like a copy of Trilby. W hen she saw 'Kike' and his family, after the death of her husband More Details
and son, he refused to help her. She remembers Kike meeting his w ife and doing a picture of her called 'Non
Satis'. '...yours Gratefully/Levys Sister'.
[George du Maurier, nicknamed 'Kike' or 'Kicky', had an early portrait of Emma W ightw ick, (w ho later became his
w ife), Non Satis, published in Once a Week in November 1860. George Du Maurier Ormand, Routledge, London
1969 p95 - W histler 526]
MS Whistler L55
Letter from Elizabeth Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 88, Portland Place, W., Nov. 26. [1878] 'Dear Mr. W histler,'
Her husband and herself w ere upset by the verdict given by the jury in W histler's case. 'Yours very More Details
truly/Elisabeth Lew is.'
MS Whistler L56
Letter from Betty Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 88 Portland Place, Regent's Park, 'Wednesday' [1885] 'Dear
Mr. W histler,' W histler excelled himself in the lecture. She w ould like a copy of it. She invites him to come on More Details
Wednesday. 'Yours in sincere/admiration/Betty Lew is.'
[Ten O'clock]
MS Whistler L57
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs George [Lew is]. Hogarth Club, 27 Albemarle Street, W., [c. 1885?]
['Feb. 1886'. R. Spencer] "I have only just lately heard dear Mrs. George..." W histler is sorry she and the
children suffered from the crow d in the park. George should hang the ringleaders starting w ith Morris, "Topsy,
the dabbler in decoration" w ho also dabbles in rhetoric like Oscar. Sarasate is the opposite and concentrates More Details
w holly on the violin. W histler already said something like this in the Ten O'Clock. Alma Tadema does not w rite
sonnets... (incomplete).
["Topsy, the dabbler in decoration" is W m. Morris]
MS Whistler L58
Letter from [Lady] Elizabeth Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 88. Portland Place, [London] W., Sunday [1888]
'Dearest Mr. W histler' Congratulates W histler & Mrs W histler on their marriage, and w ishes them 'a prosperous More Details
united life'. Looks forw ard to meeting Mrs. W; and suggests that they both come to dinner one day the
follow ing w eek 'Most truly yours Betty Lew is'.
[Dated by the year of W histler's marriage to Beatrix Godw in]
MS Whistler L59
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs. Elizabeth Lew is. [c. 1888/9] 'A little tribute, dear Mrs. George- a
"lucubration" of the "ill bred and ignorant person" w hich he trusts it may not be "a trouble for any lady to More Details
notice"!' (Butterfly signature).
[The butterfly signature resembles those in letters to Th. Watts. Dunton c.1889]
MS Whistler L60(a)
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady] Elizabeth Lew is. Tow er House, Tite Street, [Chelsea], [June 1888 x
March 1890] W histler takes great pride in the possibility of becoming Mrs. George (Lew is's) 'chosen champion' More Details
but W histler himself requires "Lady George's" approval, and calls upon her husband to w atch over W histler's
'intrepid w ays'. W histler w ishes for the protection of 'Law ', instead of falling a victim to 'common "Justice"!'
Accepts invitation for Sunday. 'Alw ays devotedly' (butterfly signature)
MS Whistler L60(b)
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady] Elizabeth Lew is. Tow er House, Tite Street, [Chelsea], [June 1888 x
March 1890] 'Madam' Sends a copy of "The Ten O'Clock", w hich Her Royal Highness listened to (?) (Butterfly More Details
signature).
Also draft to H.R.H. Princess? on PS. 2 recto. HRH may just refer to her being a "Lady"
MS Whistler L61
Letter from Betty Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 88, Portland Place, W.,Feby. 16th. [1891] 'Dear Mr. W histler,'
Acknow ledges receipt of the picture and says how proud she w ill be to have it even for a short time 'Yours most More Details
truly/Betty Lew is.'
[See MS W histler L84, L85; (Containing envelope list this as letter from Mrs. George Lew is re Carlyle.)]
MS Whistler L62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs George [Lew is?].[Feb. 1891] 'Dear Mrs. George-' Thanks her for her
letter. George w ill have told her of W histler's sympathy on the loss of her brother. The picture is one of More Details
W histler's favourites and w ill look better w hen the varnish has dried 'W ith affectionate regards from us both:
Alw ays dear Mrs. George/JMcN W histler.'
[Found in blue envelope w ith other letters relating to Carlyle portrait]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady George Lew is. [1895] 'You must know dear Mrs. George,...' He
assures her of his sympathy. He has been involved in plots. He w ould not think of going to America w ithout More Details
consulting her husband, and accepts her invitation to dinner. 'Alw ays devotedly.'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Another copy is Rev 1955 L/1. MS W histler LB 13/40 note]
MS Whistler L64
Letter from Messrs Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea. 10 & 11 Ely Place,
Holborn, London E.C.,15th Dec 1886. 'Dear Sir' It appears from the Charter of the Society w hich Mr. Pocock More Details
brought that the Society has no property it w ould w ish to mortgage and so the only possibility is for them to
get in the arrears and repay W histler out of that. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L65
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holburn, London E.C., 16 Decr.
1886. 'Dear Sir' Since he saw W histler on Monday evening L. has been given a copy of the Charter by Mr.
Pocock. The only security for the £500 W histler w ishes to loan the Society w ould be the lease of the gallery and More Details
he w ould not advise this w ithout a letter from the Council also guaranteeing repayment. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is
& Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L66
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea. 10 & 11 Ely Place,
Holburn, London E.C., 20th Decr 1886. 'Dear Sir' After receipt of W histler's letter of the 17th they saw Mr. More Details
Pocock and arranged for the council to mortgage the lease for W. In addition they suggest that up to ten
members guarantee the repayment of the amount. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L67
Holburn, London E.C., 21st Dec 1886. 'Dear Sir,' W histler must have the mortgage before concluding the matter More Details
w ith the Society. Mr. Pocock w ould prefer some 50 members of the Society to guarantee repayment but L.
thinks not more than ten names sufficient. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L68
Holburn, London E.C., 19th Jany 1887. 'Dear Sir,' They received W histler's telegram; and details of the lease More Details
from Mr. Pocock: but have not heard from Mr. D'Oyly Carte. They sent the draft mortgage to the Society for the
signatures of the sureties. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is.'
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L69
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holburn, London E.C., 11th Feby
1887. 'Dear Sir' On the previous day Mr. Pocock delivered the mortgage signed by the Society and guarantors; More Details
the receipt for the last rent due, and for insurance; and the Policy. Asks W histler to call to make out a memorial
so that the deed may be registered. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L70
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea. 10 & 11 Ely Place, More Details
Holburn, London E.C., 15th April 1887. 'Dear Sir,' They still need W histler's signature to the deed for the Society
of British Artists so that it can be registered at the Middlesex Registry. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'
MS Whistler L71
Letter from George Lew is to James McNeill W histler. Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holburn, London
E.C., 17th Nov 1887. 'My dear W histler, I have read the Amendments to the Rules of the Royal Society of British More Details
Artists, proposed by you at the last meeting and I am of opinion such amendments are not ultra vires, and may
be legally passed by a vote of the members of the Society. Believe me/Yours faithfully/George W. Lew is'
MS Whistler L72
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler, The Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. 10 & 11 Ely More Details
Place, Holburn, London E.C., 21st June 1888. 'Dear Sir,' According to the deed of Mortgage W histler must give
six months notice before calling in the £500 from the British Artists. 'Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'
MS Whistler L73
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. 10 & 11 Ely
Place, Holburn, London E.C., 26th June 1888. 'Dear Sir' Encloses 8 copies of the notice calling in the mortgage More Details
for £500 for W histler to sign before they are sent to the Society of British Artists and the guarantors. 'Yours
faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'
MS Whistler L74
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holburn, London]. Chez Mons.
Leymarie, 14 Rue de la Scellerie, Tours, France, [Sept 1888] 'My dear George -' He encloses a letter from Mrs.
Bacon Ford insisting she needs W histler's presence to complete their arrangements. He asks Lew is to look at More Details
their proposals and tell them that W histler does not need them to manage his affairs. L. does that quite w ell.
'...yours Ever'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler L75
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holburn, London E.C., 8th Dec
1888. 'Dear Sir, We have received from Mr. Pocock Draft Surrender for perusal on your behalf to be endorsed on
the Mortgage on payment off of the £500. This looks as though the Society propose to pay you as soon as it is More Details
due. Yours faithfully/Lew is & Lew is'.
[RSBA]
MS Whistler L76
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Sir] George Henry Lew is. n.d. [c. 1888/9] 'George! Most brilliant George,'
Praises L's career as a dispenser of justice in the land. W histler regards him as a great artist, w ho could 'have More Details
w on even the case for the Times!!' Asks L to 'kill' a 'mild forger', a 'pigmy Piggott'. If he blow s his brains out,
W histler asks L to see that he does it in Piccadilly, 'that the fear of the Lork & Lew is come upon those w ho
offend' (Butterfly signature)
MS Whistler L77
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn. [Queens Road], More Details
[March 18 90] 'Am off if possible but do w rite Kohler tonight /W histler'
MS Whistler L78
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. 21 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, [7 x 15 April 1890] 'My dear George- I enclose original letter from Stokes- Mr. Griffiths said that More Details
you should have it back to answ er- Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly).
The original letter is MS W histler S245, 7 April
MS Whistler L79
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. 21 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, Monday [April 1890 ?] 'My dear George' As he said in his telegram on Saturday, he has new s for
L. On Friday W histler and the American author Harland w ere able to compare the new edition of Ford's book in
the green cover, w hich w as described by the Haw k, w ith the earlier 'Field & Tuer' and Belgian editions. The
typography is new , w ith many mistakes, and apparently printed in France possibly at Galignani's Press. It is not
consistent w ith publications by Stokes & Bros. or other American firms. W histler has received a cable from
Stokes saying he did not sanction the use of his name. W histler sent tw o typed copies of the title page of his More Details
ow n book to the Library of Congress in Washington to make his copyright official. A representative of an
American publishers w as sure W histler held the copyright under American law , and he offered to publish the
book immediately, as the best w ay of stopping Ford. He asks L. if he can now w rite to the New York Herald for
distribution to their Paris and New York editions, that Ford's book has been stopped in England. He hopes soon
to come to Paris and perhaps get the book seized there as w ell. He asks L. to check w ith the Customs how
many books have come into the country. The solicitor at the Customs is Charles Thynne w ho w ill be helpful.
'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler L80
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. [April 1890
?] 'My dear George-' W histler could have a prospectus printed w ithin six hours for the publication in May of
W histler's letters by Messrs. Cable, 33 Bouverin Street. L. should take out injunctions against Ford in Britain More Details
and the USA. to stop him publishing letters w hich are W histler's property, taken from material W histler had lent
him, w hich includes unpublished correspondence. He suggests w riting c/o J. McClure Hamilton, 14 Alpha Road,
N.W. to try and get in touch w ith Ford. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler L81
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to George Lew is, 88 Portland Place. [Queens Road], [April 30 90] More Details
'Hatchard Piccadilly sold 300 copies pirated book do w rite tonight forgive anxiety stop tomorrow first thing
Heinemann greatly troubled/W histler'
MS Whistler L82
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. [August
1890 ?] 'Bills handed to Messrs/Lew is & Lew is London/F 896.50/' Sheridan Ford paid 300 fr.; W histler paid More Details
251.30 on 21 June and 125.20 on 5 August, leaving 220 fr. still due. (unsigned)
MS Whistler L83
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is and Lew is, Ely Place, Holborn. [Queens Rd], [January 28 More Details
1891] 'Arranged meet bow street three oclock today W histler'
MS Whistler L85
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir George Henry Lew is. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [c. 15 Feb. 1891] 'My
dear George' Thanks L for helping him get over the difficulty of the Carlyle, by arranging for the picture to stay
temporarily w ith L. W histler has paid Graves the cheque for £220, for w hich he has received a receipt. The More Details
follow ing day, W histler w ill send for the picture, and have it cleaned andvarnished, then send it to Portland
Place [Labouchere's address]. W histler w ill then settle the sale w ith Glasgow 'as far as I am concerned'. 'W ith a
thousand thanks Alw ays my dear George Yours' (butterfly signature)
MS Whistler L86
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir George Lew is. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Wednesday Feb 15. [1893x5] 'My More Details
dear George'
MS Whistler L87
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [George Lew is]?. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [2 March 1891] 'Forgive
abrupt telegram. am sending for Carlyle today. Glasgow Council coming up- W histler.' More Details
[See MS W histler G38 (Draft of Telegram no name given)]
MS Whistler L88
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. [March 1891
?] 'My dear George-' Moreley is putting the paragraph into the Pall Mall tomorrow , and it w ill go also in the New
York Herald, and be cabled to the Herald in New York, the New York Sun and New York World, New York Times
and Boston Herald, all being w ell. Ford may try to contact McClure Hamilton to see how the information got out, More Details
and W histler sends a cheque for L. to hire a detective to follow Hamilton or Mrs. Ford. He has no photograph
but describes Ford. He suggests L. takes out an injunction against Ford in the States now . 'Alw ays'/(signed
w ith butterfly).
[Re Brentano's ?]
MS Whistler L89
Letter from George Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 10 & 11, Ely Place, Holborn, E.C., 7 Apl. 1891. 'My dear
W histler,' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter and £220 ; and returns W histler's receipt for that sum dated More Details
28 January 1891. He thinks W histler w orthy of the profit his painting made. 'Believe me/Yours faithfully/George
W histler Lew is'.
Receipt enclosed dated 28 Jan. 1891 and signed by W histler
MS Whistler L90
Letter from [Sir] George Henry Lew is to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Ely Place, Holborn. E.C.,
29 Oct 1892. 'My dear W histler' L had no idea that W histler w as living permanently in Paris, and he assumes
that W histler's principal object in doing so w as to anticipate Oscar's [W ilde's] visit, 'and his declaration that he More Details
meant to become a French citizen'. L has no sympathy for W histler because he has suddenly become rich, as
W histler is fond of new sensations; riches how ever do not come w ithout success, and L expresses surprise
that W histler did not possess them earlier. W hen L come to Paris, he w ill visit W histler and his w ife. 'I w ill do all
I can for Heinemann' 'Believe me Yours faithfully George H Lew is'
MS Whistler L91
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn]. 110 Rue du Bac,
[February x March 1893 ?] 'My dear George-' Sheridan Ford has been openly w riting articles for Galignani's
Messenger in Paris. He encloses some libellous cuttings about a sale in London and asks L. to w rite to the
editor demanding they publish his letter and dismiss Ford. He must act decisively as w ith Sir John Bridges w hen
the case w as on in Antw erp, and point out that Ford w as convicted there. W histler continues his letter w eeks More Details
later: the paper has a libellous paragraph about 'a spurious lady'. Last w eek W histler w ith Julian Story, w ent to
see Selw yn, one of the editors of Gallignani, of the law yers Messrs. Maugham & Selw yn, w ho w ith 'a Mr.
McKew an' has bought Gallignani's Messenger. They show ed him the letter from Allen of New York about Ford
getting £100 from L. on false pretences w hen there w as talk of W histler going to America under contract.
Selw yn said other complaints had been made of Ford and they w ishes to sack him, and the Sunday paper
w ould have nothing in it by him. (unsigned incomplete)
MS Whistler L92
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Messrs. Lew is & Lew is], [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. [February x
March 1893 ?] 'I send you the copies marked-' The paper is printed in Paris but also sold in London and can be
prosecuted like the Pall Mall or Daily Telegraph. W histler called on the younger partner of Mr. Maughan, Mr. More Details
Sew ell, ten days ago and show ed him Mr. Allen's letter about Ford sw indling him out of £100 in connection w ith
W histler's proposed trip to the States. W histler told Sew ell Ford should not be on their paper and he thanked
W. (unsigned)
MS Whistler L93
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to Messrs. Sew ell & Maughan, 54 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris. [10 & 11 Ely
Place, Holborn, London], 2 Mar 93. 'Dear Sirs,' W histler told them Ford w as editor of Galignani's. They are More Details
w riting to S. & M. as the proprietors to explain that Ford's attacks on W histler are due to malice because
W histler has taken action against Ford, and they threaten action against the paper if Ford is not restrained.
'We are /Yours truly/Lew is & Lew is'
MS Whistler L94
Letter from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is to Messrs. Sew ell & Maughan, 54 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris. [10 & 11 Ely
Place, Holborn, London], 2 Mar 93. 'Dear Sirs,' W histler told them Ford w as editor of Galignani's. They are More Details
w riting to S. & M. as the proprietors to explain that Ford's attacks on W histler are due to malice because
W histler has taken action against Ford, and they threaten action against the paper if Ford is not restrained.
'We are /Yours truly/Lew is & Lew is'
MS Whistler L95
Letter from Sir George Lew is to James McNeill W histler. 88, Portland Place, [London] W., 6 June 1893. 'My dear
W histler' Asks W histler to accept L's thanks for his kind congratulations. L hopes W histler is 'grow ing rich & More Details
lazy'. 'Yours sincerely George H Lew is'.
[Lew is w as knighted in 1893]
MS Whistler L96
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir George Lew is. 110 Rue du Bac, [May 1894] 'My dear George-' He
encloses his letter to the Beefsteak Club & their reply saying Dumaurier had resigned, and of his letter to the More Details
Pall Mall Gazette. L. should read Dumaurier's article in Harper's Magazine for March, figuring his 'old friend'
W histler as 'Joe Sibley', w hich is a malicious libel disguised as a serious biographical study. W histler w ould like
L. to act for him against Dumaurier. 'Alw ays J McN W.'
MS Whistler L97
Letter from Sir George Lew is to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Ely Place, Holborn, E.C., 21 May
1894. 'My dear W histler' He received W histler's letter this morning. He does not know about the article More Details
concerned but he hopes W histler w ill not take proceedings against Dumaurier, w ho is an old friend of L. He
refuses to be involved. 'Believe me/Yours faithfy/George U Lew is'
MS Whistler L98
Card from James McNeill W histler to Sir George Lew is, Ely Place, Holborn Circus, London [Envelope]. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, [May 1894] 'Well my dear George,' He is sorry L. w ill not act for him. W histler's letter to the Pall Mall
[Gazette], and the interview w ith Dumaurier w hich appeared on Saturday, explain the situation. The story More Details
w hich appeared in March in Harper's w as after all about Dumaurier's old friend, W histler himself. (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler L99
Letter from George Lew is to James McNeill W histler. Ely Place, Holborn, E.C., 23 May 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' More Details
L.'s father w rote to W histler last Monday to answ er his letter. 'very sincerely/George.L.Lew is.'
MS Whistler L101
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Speke Hall, Liverpool, 8th Nov 1872. 'Dear Jimmy,' L.
has been busy dissolving his partnership. He hopes that W histler's w ork on his ow n and the other full-length More Details
portrait w ill help him in his present w ork on 'the picture of the three Girls'. John w ill pack the picture and send it
to W histler. How ell has sent L. a fine head by Rembrandt w hich is not as good as L.'s one. Tom Leyland admired
it. 'Yours ever/Fred R Leyland'
MS Whistler L102
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Speke Hall, Nr Liverpool, 19 Aug 1875. 'My dear
Jemmy,' L. has enjoyed the society of the previous fortnight in spite of the respectable Smith lady. Mrs. Caird More Details
has taken Fanny back to Scotland and Miss Caird departs in the follow ing w eek. Compares W histler's 'Moonlight
at Battersea bridge' w ith the moon on the river at Speke and hopes he w ill visit them soon. He heard from
Rossetti that he had sold his picture for 2000 gns. to a friend of How ell. 'Yours ever/Fred.R.Leyland'
MS Whistler L103
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsay houses, Old Battersea bridge, Chelsea,
London S W. Speke Hall, Liverpool, 26 Apr 1876. 'Dear Jemmy,' Asks W histler to give Jeckyll his advice on the More Details
colour for doors and w indow s in the dining room. L. suggests dutch metal like the hall dado rather than w hite
to go w ith the leather. Asks if W histler could get a better stain for the breakfast room for Gillow s. 'Yours
truly/Fred.R Leyland'
MS Whistler L104
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland [? 1876] 'My very dear Leyland- Now w hat have I
done to you that you should present me w ith this very questionable Japanese o- Marks o- Boulevard du
Temple- bric a brac stand!- It has just arrived, and the "Princess" has gone back in its stead- You w ere grand
w hen you helped me buy the lacquer cabinet- but this is unkind- W hen the other morning the gift w as made, More Details
my eyes w ere clouded w ith sympathy at w hat I took for your desire to testify appreciation of beautiful w ork
done- "naif enfant"!- you lacked faith in my pink door and show your sense of my judgement by this w icked
sarcasm!- Enfin mon cher, I accept the irony, as George Chapman w ould say, but "pass" on the stand.- Ever
yours- J.AMcNW.'
MS Whistler L105
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. [Speke Hall, ] Liverpool, 17[?]th Aug 1876. 'My dear
W histler,' Encloses a cheque for £50 in reply to W histler's telegram. Agrees that W histler should leave the More Details
gilding on the stairs until they see how it w ears. L. liked W histler's w ork on the cove and thinks the dining room
w ill be successful. W hen he has finished it he should let L. know w hat he ow es him. 'Yours
sincerely/Fred.R.Leyland'
MS Whistler L106
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool, 21 Oct 1876. 'Dear W histler,' L.
acknow ledges W histler's telegram but is not prepared to pay the £2000 mentioned by W. He expected
W histler's w ork on the leather and ceiling to take only a few days and be paid at his normal rate. He suggests More Details
that W histler removes the shutteres he has decorated w ith Peacocks since L. cannot afford the £1200 for
them. He thinks W histler should have made his scheme clear before starting. 'Yours truly/Fred.R.Leyland'.
No 1 in W histler's hand
MS Whistler L107
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [Liverpool]. [22 Oct 1876] 'Received you letter-
Shocked to find nothing in it- W ill answ er text by and bye. From you meanw hile should have relied upon More Details
cheque. Cannot affect final arrangement- Require today tw o hundred- W ill not you send?'
No 2 in W histler's hand. Copy of telegram
MS Whistler L108
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool, 23 Oct 1876. 'Dear W histler, I have
received you telegram; but I am not disposed to pay any more money until w e arrive at a final arrangement in More Details
respect of the decorations at Princes Gate Yours truly/Fred R Leyland'.
MS Whistler L109
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [Liverpool]. [24 - 30 Oct 1876] '"Put not your trust in
Princes"... is not to the point, since you solemnly w ithdrew from that untenable position on Friday last in favor
of the Marquis of Westminster,-' They agreed that each w ould pay 1000 gns. tow ards the decoration of the More Details
dining room and W histler expected a cheque from L. 'Your promising pupil in business w isdom/JAMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler L110
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool, 30 Oct 1876. 'Dear W histler, I enclose
cheque for £600 w hich w ith the £250 lent you and the £150 advanced, completes the £1000 agreed to be paid More Details
you for the decorations at Princes Gate. Yours truly/Fred R. Leyland'.
MS Whistler L111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [Liverpool]. 2 Lindsey Houses, Chelsea, Tuesday 31,
Oct [1876] 'Dear Leyland-' Acknow ledges receipt of L.'s cheque for £600 and notes the ommission of the More Details
shillings. The w ork is more important than the purchaser. W histler reminds L. of Vasari's record of a man w ho
paid Correggio in pennies. 'Ever yours/JAMcN. W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler L112
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [Liverpool]. 2 Lindsey Houses, [Chelsea], Friday Oct
[1876] 'Dear Leyland-' It w as W histler w ho suggested they share the expense of his unw anted and More Details
unappreciated w ork and he accepted L.'s payment in pounds instead of guineas even if he sounded flippant.
'Ever yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler L113
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland. [2, Lindsay houses, Chelsea], [Friday Oct. 1876]
'Dear Leyland-' It w as W histler w ho suggested they share the expense of his unw anted and unappreciated More Details
w ork and he accepted L.'s payment in pounds instead of guineas even if he sounded flippant. 'Ever
yours/JAMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler L114
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Speke Hall, Liverpool, 1 Nov 1876. 'Dear W histler,'
Acknow ledges W histler's tw o letters. W histler has not completed the w ork and w as not justified in complaining More Details
of tw o day's delay in the payment. L. w ill not pay him any more. 'Yours truly/Fred. W. Leyland'.
MS Whistler L115
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. [Liverpool], Friday [Feb x March 1879?] 'Dear
W histler,' Asks W histler not to let anyone else see the dining room because it stops the maid getting the house More Details
ready for their arrival. 'Yours truly/Fred R Leyland'.
No 9 in W histler's hand. Date = [FebxMarch 1879? see MS W histler L113]
MS Whistler L116
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [Liverpool]. Feb x March 1877. 'Dear Leyland- I
enclose an article I w as just reading w hen your gracious little not (sic) w as handed to me-'. More Details
MS Whistler L117
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. 49 Princes Gate, [London], 6 July 1877. 'Sir,' He learnt
that W histler visited his house and accompanied his w ife and daughter Florence to see Baron Grant's house. More Details
Everyone know s the position betw een W histler and L. and L. w ill not permit him to embaress his w ife. He has
forbidden his servants to admit W histler and told his family not to meet him. 'Yours truly/Fred.R.Leyland'.
MS Whistler L118
Copy by James McNeill W histler of letter from F.R. Leyland and his ow n reply. London, 6-7 July 1877. More Details
MS Whistler L119
Letter from James McNeill W histler to F.R. Leyland. [1877] 'Dear Leyland-' In spite of W histler's polite answ er to
L.'s offensive letter he learns from Freddie that he is still abused before the ladies of L.'s family and suggests L. More Details
leaves them out of the quarrel, and comes and discusses it w ith W. (unsigned)
MS Whistler L120
Draft from James McNeill W histler to F.R. Leyland. [1877] 'Dear Leyland-' In spite of W histler's polite answ er to
L.'s offensive letter he learns from Freddie that he is still abused before the ladies of L.'s family and suggests L. More Details
leaves them out of the quarrel, and comes and discusses it w ith W. (unsigned).
Tw o drafts like L119, (unsigned)
MS Whistler L121
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsay Cottages, Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,
London SW. Woolton Hall, Liverpool, 17 July 1877. 'Sir,' W histler w as seen w ith L.'s w ife at Lord's Cricket Ground More Details
on Friday. L. w rote to W histler that he w ould not tolerate this and if it occurs again he threatens to horsew hip
W. 'Yours [illeg.]/Fred.R.Leyland'.
MS Whistler L122
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Frederick R. Leyland]. [July 1877] 'I have no time to w rite-'. More Details
Draft of MS W histler L125, incomplete, unsigned
MS Whistler L123
Draft from James McNeill W histler to F.R. Leyland. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., [1877] 'I have had no time to More Details
w rite-' 'JAMcN. W histler'.
A draft of MS W histler L125
MS Whistler L124
Draft from James McNeill W histler to F.R. Leyland., [49, Prince's Gate, London]. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W.,
[18x22 July 1877] 'I have had no time to w rite...' 'JAMcN. W histler'. Leyland is 'as Carlyle says, "...rapidly More Details
developing a capacity for becoming a bore-"' draft of MS W histler L125.
MS Whistler L125
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland. 2 Lindsay Cottages, Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea
SW. [18 July 1877] 'I have had no time to w rite-and am really fatigued w ith the w hole thing-' W histler is
disappointed to think that L. is know n as the ow ner of the much admired 'Peacock Room' although he did not
like or pay for it. W histler insists on his right to acknow ledge the ladies of L.'s family w ho have alw ays been
friendly to him. (signed w ith a butterfly). More Details
[W histler drew a caricature of Leyland w ith a horsew hip, w earing the distinctive frilled shirt. No 17 in W histler's
hand]
Returned by Leyland w ith reply on p. 4.
W ith envelope postmark 23 July, returning letter to W histler, w ith draft in pencil of W histler's reply: 'Dear L-/... it
is really too kind & nice of you to give me your permission to publish the corresp/' (unsigned)
MS Whistler L125 Item p. 4

Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler, 49 Princes Gate, [London], 22 July 1877. 'Sir' Returns
W histler's letter to keep w ith the presscuttings as a record of his w ork, until he is able to produce some serious More Details
w ork 'Yours truly/Fred R.Leyland'.
[Part of a draft of letter to Leyland on back of Envelope w ith this letter. No 17 in W histler's hand]
MS Whistler L126
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, [49, Prince's Gate, London]. [18x22 July 1877] 'I
have had no time to w rite-'. More Details
Copy of MS W histler L125. (Signed w ith butterfly) & inscribed 'Copy sent to Liverpool'
MS Whistler L127
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland, Woolton Hall, Near Liverpool. 96 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, July 23. 1877. 'Dear Leyland A thousand thanks It is really too kind and nice of you to give me your More Details
permission to publish the correspondence-'.
No 18 in W histler's hand. Telegram
MS Whistler L128
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsay Cottages, Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea,
London SW. Woolton Hall, Liverpool, 24 July 1877. 'Sir,' If W histler intends to publish the correspondence L.
w ishes certain facts noted. He paid £1000 for the decorations done in his house although they exceeded his
intentions. His w ife had to order W histler to leave the house five months ago because he w as insolent. Over More Details
the last eight or nine years he has paid W histler 1000 gns. and W histler has not produced a single picture for
him and does not appear capable of serious w ork. L. is ashamed to have been associated w ith 'an artistic
Barnum' in the show ing off of the Peacock Room. 'Yours truly/Fred.R.Leyland'.
MS Whistler L129
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler, [96, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea]. Woolton Hall, Liverpool,
24 July 1877. 'Sir,' If W histler intends to publish the correspondence L. w ishes certain facts noted. He paid
£1000 for the decorations done in his house although they exceeded his intentions. His w ife had to order
W histler to leave the house five months ago because he w as insolent. Over the last eight or nine years he has More Details
paid W histler 1000 gns. and W histler has not produced a single picture for him and does not appear capable of
serious w ork. L. is ashamed to have been associated w ith 'an artistic Barnum' in the show ing off of the Peacock
Room. 'Yours truly/Fred.R.Leyland'
MS Whistler L129a
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to F.R. Leyland, Woolton Hall, Near Liverpool. 96, Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea],
[July 23 1877] 'Dear Leyland A thousand thanks It is really too kind and nice of you to give me your permission More Details
to publish the correspondence-'.
Copy of telegram MS W histler L127
MS Whistler L130
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland July 25 [1877] 'This is the last note I shall address to
you upon the subject that has inspired our recent correspondence-' Mrs. Leyland has alw ays behaved
courteously to W histler and never ordered him from the House. W histler has completed tw o portraits w hich he
w ill immediately forw ard to L., as w ell as the Peacock Room: a further portrait is incomplete and w ill be More Details
forw arded or completed as L. w ishes; and another imaginative painting w hich is not complete he w ill either
complete for L. or return the 400 gns. w hich he w as advanced for it. In L.'s letter of 17 August 1876 he praised
W histler's decorations and suggested he could name his ow n price: but w hen W histler named it L. refused to
pay. He suggests someone arbitrates betw een them. 'JAMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler L131
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Frederick R. Leyland], [Woolton Hall, Liverpool]. [July 25 1877] 'This is the
last note I shall address to you upon the subject that has inspired our recent correspondence-' Mrs. Leyland
has alw ays behaved courteously to W histler and never ordered him from the House. W histler has completed
tw o portraits w hich he w ill immediately forw ard to L., as w ell as the Peacock Room: a further portrait is More Details
incomplete and w ill be forw arded or completed as L. w ishes; and another imaginative painting w hich is not
complete he w ill either complete for L. or return the 400 gns. w hich he w as advanced for it. In L.'s letter of 17
August 1876 he praised W histler's decorations and suggested he could name his ow n price: but w hen W histler
named it L. refused to pay. He suggests someone arbitrates betw een them. 'JAMcN. W histler'.
Copy of MS W histler L130
MS Whistler L132
Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Woolton Hall, Liverpool,27 July 1877. 'Sir,' L. is
prepared to receive the tw o portraits although W histler's doubts of their merit are w ell founded, w ith the
unfinished one. The fourth painting w as paid for nine years ago and L. is still w aiting for it but not for a refund. More Details
W histler accepted £1000 for the decorations of the dining room and it is now too late to reconsider the matter.
His w ife and children told L. of the occasion W histler w as ordered to leave the house and he believes it to be
true. 'Yours truly/Fred.R.Leyland'.
MS Whistler L133
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [F.R. Leyland]. [July 1877] 'Dear Mrs L-' Asks L. to show W histler's letter to
his family and ascertain if they ever ordered W histler out of their house. Since Tom Leyland and W histler visited
L.'s house at the invitation of L.'s son he has had many other invitations from him. Recommends L. to study the More Details
Cartoon in his dining room of '"L'Art et l'argent' or The Story of the Room-' (unsigned).
2 drafts - 1 to F.R. Leyland, 1 to Mrs Leyland
MS Whistler L134
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland [1878x1879] 'I hear you have been sitting like an old
hen upon my case and hatching scorpions...' The Liverpool ship-ow ner is now on the committee going over More Details
W histler's accounts meaning to punish him w ith his pen instead of his horsew hip. The story of Leyland and the
gas bill amuses people at W histler's breakfasts (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler L135
Letter from F.R. Leyland to C.A. How ell. Woolton Hall, Liverpool, 22 Oct. 1880. 'My dear How ell,' Sends H. £10 for
the Casanova illustrations w hich he w ould like bound. And asks H. to have the brow n paper draw ing by More Details
W histler framed. L. w ill get a dividend w arrant of 1 1/2 in £1, on W histler's debt. Miss Parke has a good photo
of L.'s mother. (etc.) 'Yours sincerely/Fred R Leyland'
MS Whistler L136
Letter from Frederick Daw son Leyland to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsay Houses, Old Battersea Bridge,
Chelsea, London W. [Envelope]. Harrow , [Nov 17 72 Envelope] 'Dear Jim- W hen are you coming dow n to More Details
Harrow ? You know you said you w ould come dow n some Saturday We come home for 'Xmas on Tuesday. Dec.
17th. Yr affec [illeg]/Fred D. Leyland'
MS Whistler L137
Letter from Frederick D. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Harrow , Oct 15th./73. 'My dear Jimmie' Regrets
W histler is not w ell enough to come dow n. He heard the scandal about 'Tibaldi' from the 'intended bride'. L. is More Details
going to Brasenose college. He had a row w ith his father and w ould like to stay w ith W histler for a w eek and
delay going home at Christmas Sends his love to W histler's w ife and the Doctor. L. encloses Flo's letter 'I
remain/Yrs truly/Fred D. Leyland'
MS Whistler L138
Letter from Frederick D. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool, 10 January 76. 'Thanks for your letter'
Suggests W histler visits them in time for L.'s birthday on the 19th. Mrs Caird is still there. They could discuss More Details
going w ith Horace to Paris. Wonders if W histler is going to the Galsw orthy's dance and sends his regards to
the Doctor 'Yrs truly/Fred D. Leyland'
MS Whistler L139
Letter from Frederick D. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. 27 James Street, [London], Thursday [1876??] 'Dr More Details
Jimmie W hen and by w hat train are you coming dow n let me know - Your epistle could not be surpassed- ye
Gods, w hat language. How Jekyll must have blushed- Yrs truly/Fred D. Leyland'
MS Whistler L140
Letter from Frederick D. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. 49 Princes Gate, [London], Thursday April 3. 77. 'My More Details
dear Jim- Goodbye old fellow - any time you're passing call in - I leave tow n this evening, & aint time to call -
Hope you'll be on better terms w ith my Prince's Gate w hen I return Fred D. Leyland'
MS Whistler L141
Letter from Frederick D. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. Liverpool, 17 July 1877. 'My dear Sir' He has seen his
father's letter to W, and reminds W histler of their conversation on the previous Friday. He hopes W histler w ill
not do anything more to embaress himself or his sisters as they are bound to support their father. 'Yrs More Details
truly/Fred D. Leyland'.
MS Whistler L142
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick D. Leyland, [Liverpool]. [July 1877] 'My dear Freddie- I must
simply refuse to have any quarrel w hatever w ith you- I am afraid, do you know , afraid that your father must More Details
fight his battle single handed Ever yours' (unsigned).
MS Whistler L143
Letter from Mrs Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. 49 North John Street, [London.], Dec 9th/73. 'My
dear Jimmy' She is glad W histler is better and hopes his mother is w ell. Asks him to visit them at Speke Hall at More Details
Christmas and give his opinion on some paintings. Asks if her tw o draw ings are ready. She is glad W histler is
doing w ell 'Yours as ever/F. Leyland'
MS Whistler L144
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Frederick R. Leyland [8-17 July 1877] 'Dear Mrs. Leyland-' Encloses
copies of a letter from her husband and the reply W histler decided not to send and asks her permission to More Details
make them public so that their friendship w ill not be misconstrued. '...believe me/my dear Mrs. Leyland alw ays
sincerely yours/JW '.
MS Whistler L149
Receipt from The Copyright Office to James McNeill W histler. Washington, 15 April 1890. 'To W it: Be it More Details
remembered,'... W histler deposited the title of his book 'The Art of Making Enemies' in accord w ith the law s of
the USA. regarding copyright. 'A R Spofford/Librarian of Congress.'
MS Whistler L152
Letter from E. Lynn Linton? to James McNeill W histler. Queen Anne's Mansions, St. James Park, S.W., Feb. 21.
'85. 'My dear Mr. W histler,' She greatly appreciated his lecture (Ten O'Clock). She w ill ask Mrs. Lew is or Mrs. More Details
Joshua to take her to visit W histler's studio again. She has been abroad so long she does not know London.
'...your faithful/friend & most sincerely obliged admirer/E. Lynn Linton'
MS Whistler L156
Letter from Stanley Little to James McNeill W histler. Buck's Green Place, Sussex, 4 August 1890. 'My dear Mr. More Details
W histler,' He has been w riting about W histler but he w ould like a copy of the Gentle Art to review for Public
Opinion, a journal 'Yours ever/J.A. Stanley:Little'
MS Whistler L158
Letter from E. Cressw ell, Manager to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea. London & County
Banking Co. Ltd, Covent Garden, London. W.C., 28th August 1885. 'Dear Sir, I enclose Letter of Credit on New
York in favour of Mr W m. M. Chase for £70 Kindly acknow ledge receipt. Faithfully yours E. Cressw ell, Manager'.
[Chase w as the ow ner of the Mother for a short time. He bought it from Graves & Son for £100, (q.v. 5ed. 1911.
Pennell's Life p236) but w as referred by the firm to W. W. agreed to the sale but Chase only received the More Details
money the day before W. and he w ere due to start for Holland. Graves w as closed so Chase gave the cheque
to W. After the holiday W. decided that he could not part w ith the Mother and returned the money to Chase.
This is the story as given by Pennell but this letter may be the 'cheque' used to pay for the picture, and that
Chase in fact, bought it for £70]
MS Whistler L159
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, 'London Hour'. 48 Pall Mall, June 10 [1874] 'Sir,-' The 'full length
portrait of a young girl' w hich the critic compared w ith Velasquez, and tw o life-size portraits in black, have only
just been completed. The fifty etchings and drypoints exhibited are barely half of the number W histler has
done. He decided to hold a one-man exhibition not because he preferred not to have his w ork w ith other More Details
peoples w ork but because he w ished to design an exhibition w here the w orks could be properly view ed. 'I
remain, Sir, your obedient servant,/J.A.McN.W histler.'
[See 'Gentle Art' copy]
MS Whistler L169
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Princess Louise. [c. Nov. 1878] 'Madam-' W histler values the high opinion
of the Princess as a fellow artist and begs her to accept the gift of a picture he has resisted selling : w hich for More Details
once does not represent the riverside clothed in mist. 'I have the honour to be, Madam,/Your most obedient
devoted Servant/J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler L170
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Princess Louise ?]. 1886 ? 'Madam-' Lady Archie may have mentioned the
Private View of the Society's exibition on the follow ing Saturday and W histler as the new President w ould be More Details
most honoured if she and Lord Lorne could attend. 'I am Madam your most obedient & devoted servant/(illeg.)'
MS Whistler L171
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Princess Louise. 454 Fulham Road, [c.January 1887] 'Madam' She
accepted W histler's invitation the previous year to the galleries of the Society of British Artist in Suffolk Street : More Details
and he reminds her of her promise to exhibit a w ork w ith them. 'I am, Madam/Your most loyal & obedient
servant/J Mc.Neill W histler'
MS Whistler L172
Letter from D. Louncke to James McNeill W histler, Hotel et rue des saint Peres, Paris. 18 Boulevard Pigalle,
Montmartre, Paris, 14 Novembre 1861. Agreement to rent an apartment comprising a hall, kitchen, cellar and More Details
three rooms, on the first floor for 650 fr. annually payable quarterly. 'D. Louncke'.
[Engagement de Locafien. BP II L/61 Valentin]
MS Whistler L173
Receipt from D. Louncke to James McNeill W histler. 18 Boulevard Pigalle, Montmartre, Paris, 14 Novembre 1861.
Receipt for 81.25 fr. for premises to be occupied by W histler during the period from November to January. 'D. More Details
Louncke'
MS Whistler L174
Notice from Mr D. Louncke to James McNeill W histler. 18 Boulevard Pigalle, Montmartre, Paris, 30 xbre 1861. More Details
Notice given that W histler w ill leave his rooms on 15 April 1862. 'D. Louncke / J. W histler.'
MS Whistler L175
Receipt from D. Launeke to James McNeill W histler. Maison Launeke, 24 Mars 1862. 'Je, soussigne,...' A receipt More Details
for 162 fr. due on 15 April for rent. 'D. Louncke'
MS Whistler L178
Letter from Cte. de Nieuw erkerke to James McNeill W histler, 20, rue Laffitte. Ministere de la Maison de
l'Empereur, Direction Generale des Musees Imperiaux, Palais du 18 Juin 1863. 'Monsieur,' Accepts w ith More Details
thanksthe etchings sent by W. 'Agreez, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments distingues./le Direct. Gal. des
Musees Impx. Intendt. des Beaux Arts de la Maison de l'Empereur./Ct de Nieuw enbuch'
MS Whistler L179
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John W. Lovell, USA. 21 Cheyne Walk, London, 29 May 1890. "This
Agreement..." W histler acknow ledges receipt of £1 & gives Lovell rights to publish & sell in North America his More Details
book "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies". Lovell w ill pay W histler 10% on all copies sold, and $2.50, in limited
edition de luxe of 100 copies, of all copies sold. "Walcott Balestier for John W. Lovell/W itness Arthur Waugh."
MS Whistler L180
Draw ings by James McNeill W histler. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1890] "Send W illiam w ith varnished glass and
needle to Balestiers". More Details
W ith photographic copies.
MS Whistler L181
Letter from Wolcott Balestier to James McNeill W histler. 5, Neville Street, Wednesday (nd.) [1890] 'Oh excellent
one ! ' B. encloses a draft on New York on account of the royalties on the de luxe edition of W histler's book :
although the ordinary edition is no longer selling w ell. 'ever yours,/W.B.' More Details
[(Teminus anti-quem given - letter MS W histler H184 recording death of Balestier.) [= H184: Heinemann at W B's
funeral, (24 Dec 1891)]]
MS Whistler L182
Letter from Wolcott Balestier to James McNeill W histler. 2 Dean's Yard, Westminster S.W., June 19 1890. 'My
Dear W histler: Mr Lovell w rites that on the receipt of the prospectus you got up for Heinemann he had a More Details
number printed out and sent out a large list to selected names Yours very sincerely,/Wolcott Balestier/Haven't
been able to see Gosse yet.'
MS Whistler L183
Letter from Wolcott Balestier to James McNeill W histler. nd. [March 1890] 'Page 2.' '...cover to-day that I may More Details
send a sample to Mr Lovell...' Asks W histler to send his designs for the cover so that Mr. Lovell w ill have them
tomorrow and make them up before the sheets are ready. 'Ever yours,/Wolcott Balestier'
MS Whistler L184
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Low . 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 9th 1903. 'Dear Mr. Low .' W histler
heard that his canvasses arriving after the rest had been hung have caused difficulties w hich he apologises for
to the Society. 'And Believe me/Dear Mr. Low /Very sincerely/JMcNeill W histler'. More Details
[1 presscutting re price of Falling Rocket. pp 282-284 Impressions of W histler, Eddy, A.J. New York 1972. SEIT2
W ritings key & about James Abbott McNeill W histler 1910 p.13]
MS Whistler L185
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Low . 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 9th 1903. 'Dear Mr. Low .' W histler
heard that his canvasses arriving after the rest had been hung have caused difficulties w hich he apologises for More Details
to the Society. 'And Believe me/Dear Mr. Low /Very sincerely/JMcNeill W histler'.
[1 presscutting re price of Falling Rocket. pp 282-284 Impressions of W histler, Eddy, A.J. New York 1972. SEIT2
W ritings key & about James Abbott McNeill W histler 1910 p.13]
MS Whistler L187
Letter from George A. Lucas to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 23 December 1862. 'Dear Jimmy' L. received
W histler's letter and cheque for 280 francs, W histler w ill find enclosed the bill for frames, w hich w ere delivered
to the packers. L. does not think W histler's brother-in-law (Haden) w ill 'reproach good taste' : the smaller
(frame) 'has not the least look of being "hew n out of w ood"'. L. saw Fantin on Sunday, and the "peaches" had
been given to a picture dealer, so L. w as unable to make an offer. Expects to see 'Westminster Bridge' 'w hen More Details
the exhibition opens', Martinet is giving concerts in his rooms, and seems unconcerned w ith pictures and art. L.
w ould like to be repaid w ith 'The Little Thames / long thus'. 'Au revoir & tout a vous G.A. Lucas'.
[Implies that "Westminster Bridge (Last of Old Westminster?) w as show n at Martinet's (1862-1863). Lucas
possibly refers to K38 or K39 of Thames-Set ("The Little Thames")]
MS Whistler L188
Letter from George A. Lucas to W illiam W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , London. Paris, 14th June 1867. 'My dear Doctor'
Acknow ledges his letter of 12 June. He saw Mr. Smith at 30 Faubourg St. Honore w ho says that if the burial More Details
papers cannot be found permission w ill be given for the removal of the body if a member of the family w rites to
the 'Prefet de la Seine'. Mr. Smith w ill see W histler and his brother James next w eek. The total cost should be
1380 fr at most. 'I am most truly yours &c/GALucas.'
MS Whistler L189
Letter from A. Ludovici to James McNeill W histler. Studio, 105, Charlotte Street, Fitzroy Square, W., [22
February] [1885] 'Dear W histler.' He and his w ife congratulate W histler on the success of his 'practical More Details
rendering of Art' on the 20th [February]. 'from yours sincerely/A. Ludovici-'.
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler L190
Letter from Van Lynden to James McNeill W histler. Beetsterzw aag, Holland/Friesland, [October 1889] 'Sir' More Details
Congratulates W histler on his aw ard from the Amsterdam Jury w hich L. read about in the paper. Asks W histler if
he received the photograph of Effie Deans L. sent some w eeks previously. 'Yours truly/v Lynden'
MS Whistler M2
Letter from Justin Huntly McCarthy to James McNeill W histler. 20 Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea Embankment. S.W., More Details
10 May 88. 'My dear Master' M. thanks W: w ho has show n people w hat they should think. 'Sincerely
yours/Justin Huntly McCarthy'
MS Whistler M3
14 May 88. 'My dear Master Did you note the paternal pen in the Daily New s of Saturday? If not I w ill send it to
you. Yours alw ays/Justin H. McCarthy'
MS Whistler M4
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Justin Huntly McCarthy, [20 Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea Embankment. S.W.]. More Details
Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W.C., [May 1888] 'My dear Justin-' W histler expresses his gratitude
at the understanding expressed in M.'s father's article in the Daily New s. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M7
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Justin Huntly McCarthy, [20 Cheyne Gardens, Chelsea Embankment. S.W.].
[April 1889] 'My dear Justin-' Everyone present at the dinner w ill be acting as W histler's host and he declines to More Details
be the guest of Menpes w ho has imposed both on W, and now on M. 'W ith my kindest regards to your Father
Alw ays Yours/J McN W histler.'
MS Whistler M9
Monday 29 April 1889. 'Cher Maitre' He is sorry he offended W histler w hom he both likes and admires. 'Justin
Huntly McCarthy'
MS Whistler M27
Letter from Mr D.S. McColl to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., S.W.11. The Wallace Collection,
Manchester Square W.1, 30 Jan 1922. More Details
[Re. the Pennell/Heinemann biography letters trial. Thanks her for show ing him documents & his w ife found a
note from W histler asking DSM to come & see him shortly after his w ife's death]
MS Whistler M31
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr McCormick. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, Nov. 22. 1892. 'My dear McCormick-'
The Chief of the Fine Arts Department of the Chicago Exposition has invited W histler to send his w ork. W histler More Details
gave Mr. Ives the address of Kennedy, 868 Broadw ay, N.Y. w ho w ill act as W histler's agent. (incomplete,
unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to G. McCulloch(?). 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Dec 21 1897. 'My dear Mr.
McCulloch.' He apologises for neglecting M.'s business and agrees to help M. out of his difficulties. He suggests More Details
M. w rites him a letter containing assurances that W histler w ill not be responsible for any losses. 'Very sincerely
yours./J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler M33
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr McDermott, 43 Fitzw illiam Square, Dublin. nd. 'A Gentlemans impulse is More Details
alw ays the right one. Your delightful act is a perfect example of this beautiful and offensive truth. Permit me
also to add my w armest sympathies and hearty congratulations to the many you must have received.'
MS Whistler M46
Letter from W. Macdonald to James McNeill W histler. Manchester, [1878] 'My Dear Sir' A letter he w rote to
W histler c/o the Royal Academy w as returned, but now he has got his address from the catalogue of the
Manchester Exhibition in w hich W histler is exhibiting one picture. He deplored Ruskin's attack on W histler's More Details
w ork, and has long w anted to answ er his attacks on M.'s trade. He encloses a letter he had published on the
subject, and a longer attack on Ruskin that he w ould like to be published after he has sent it to Ruskin. He
compares the fanaticism of Ruskin w ith that of General Booth of the Salvation Army. 'Meanw hile my Dear Sir/I
subscribe myself yours/very truly/W. Macdonald'
MS Whistler M47
Letter from W. Macdonald to James McNeill W histler. Manchester, [1878] 'To Mr-J Ruskin-Professor of criticism-&c-
the fine arts-&c-' He has been a house painter, grainer, marbler & signew riter for fifty years and deplores the
attacks R. has made on the trade w hich have nearly w iped out the demand for such skills. R. has not produced More Details
any great w orks of art to justify his position as a critic although he has w ritten a great deal. In fact his books
are so expensive that few can afford them and few know anything about them. (unsigned).
[Proposed text of letter attacking Ruskin]
MS Whistler M48
Letter from Sarah Avery McIlhenny, (spinster) to James McNeill W histler. Avery Post Office, Iberia Parish,
Louisiana, U.S.A., June 21st 1891. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a pen and ink sketch done by W histler in the
early fifties in Stonington, w hen he knew Paul B. Leeds, Mary W illiams, 'the beauty', and Mr Leeds, M.'s uncle by
marriage. Requests W histler to sign and return the sketch. 'Very expectantly/Sara Avery McIlhenny (spinster)'. More Details
[The sketch w as not returned: it is in Glasgow University Art collections: Pen & ink. Sketch on pale blue lined
paper. 153x196. inscr. "P.B.S in Amos Palmers shop. Sept. 29th/54." of a man in w ide hat, w aistcoat, jacket w ith
large buttons, lounging by a counter]
MS Whistler M55
Letter from Charles F. McKim to James R. Osgood, London. McKim, Mead & W hite, No. 1 West 20th Street, New
York, Sept. 14, 1891. 'My dear Mr. Osgood:-' The Trustees of the Library have not yet acquired sufficient funds
to go ahead, but M. suggests O. gets W histler to submit his plans for the decoration and they w ill recommend More Details
these to the Trustees. Messrs Sargent and Abbey have urged W histler's claims. 'Yours very truly,/Charles F.
McKim'.
Enclosed in Osgood's letter to W histler of Sept. 28th 1891
MS Whistler M56
Letter from Charles F. McKim to James McNeill W histler. McKim, Mead & W hite, No. 1 West 20th. Street, New
York, 26th April 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler:' M. is sending plans and perspective of Bates Hall show ing the
panel to be decorated, w ith adjacent panels w hich w ould not be done w ithout consulting W. Mr. Abbott has More Details
returned from Europe and they hope to send W histler a commission shortly. The friends of James R. Osgood
may w ish to employ W histler to paint one of the other three panels as a memorial to him. Hopes to see
W histler's w orks in Chicago, and W histler himself. 'Yours sincerely,/C.F. McKim'
MS Whistler M57
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles F. McKim. Rue du Bac, Paris, [1895] 'Dear Mr. Mc.Kim-' Some years
ago M. sent W histler plans for the decoration of Boston Library. M. and Mr. Abbott had told W histler he w ould More Details
be free to choose subject and take his ow n time and he therefore agreed to join the other distinguished men
chosen. Having now decided w hat he w ill do he w ishes to inform the Committee officially. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M58
Letter from Stanford W hite to James McNeill W histler. McKim, Mead & W hite, 160 Fifth Avenue, New York,
September 20th, 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W hite w ent w ith Sargent and managed to see some of the Peacock
Room, enough to get an impression of it. The rest of the house is being modernised. He w ill find out about the
possibility of buying it and finding a room big enough for it in the States. He did not manage to see the portrait More Details
of Sarasate. Regrets he did not see the portrait of Carmen W histler is doing for Freer again, nor the head of
Carmen McMonnies liked, Asks W histler to contribute to a Portrait Exhibition in November. McKim is ready to
attack the Trustees of the Public Library over their actions. 'Dew ing is over here, as happy as a clam at high
tide.' 'sincerely yours/Stanford W hite'
MS Whistler M59
Letter from J.M. McLean to James McNeill W histler. 7 Haymarket, London S.W., Oct 22 1886. 'My dear Sir' W hen
you send me the proofs if you find any others especially early or good impressions I should like to have them More Details
and the sooner the better. Your large picture three nude figures w ith parasol & one girl leaning dow n over a
flow er, the L'pool Art Gallery have. Yrs truly/J.M. McLean'
MS Whistler M60
Letter from J.M. McLean, Publisher & Printer to James McNeill W histler. 7 Haymarket, London S.W., Nov 11 1886. More Details
'Dear Sir' He had expected to hear if W histler had any more etchings for sale by now . 'I remain Dr Sir/ys
truly/J.M. McLean'
MS Whistler M61
Letter from J.M. McLean, Publisher & Printer to James McNeill W histler. 7 Haymarket, London. S.W., Sept 6 1887.
'Dear Sir' M. needs 'W indsor' and another etching to complete a set immediately for a private sale, and More Details
promises to keep it secret. 'I remain Dr Sir/ys faithfully/J.M. McLean'
MS Whistler M62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.M. McLean, [7 Haymarket, London. S.W.]. The Vale, S.W., [September
1887] 'Dear Sir, Mr W histler has refused positively to let proofs of the tw o plates in question go in to the market More Details
at all. In his absence I can of course do nothing in this matter- But your note shall be laid before him this
evening.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.M. McLean, [7 Haymarket, London. S.W.]. The Vale, S.W., [September
1887] 'Dear Sir, Mr W histler has refused positively to let proofs of the tw o plates in question go in to the market More Details
at all. In his absence I can of course do nothing in this matter- But your note shall be laid before him this
evening.' (unsigned)

Letter from Fred MacMonnies to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. 44 Rue de Sevres, Paris, Jan
4th 1899. 'Dear Mr. W histler' M.'s bronzes w ere taken from the box in w hich they had been sent and returned More Details
in a large box w here they w ere badly bent, and his plasters w ere also damaged. He w ould not exhibit again
unless better arrangements could be made. 'Be[lieve] me alw ays yours most Faithfully/Fred: MacMonnies.'
[W ith ISSPG: see I65, [Feb 1899]]
MS Whistler M64
Letter from P. Macnab to James McNeill W histler. 219, Maida Vale, W., 24 Feb/85. 'Dear Mr W histler,' He
congratulates W histler on his lecture on Friday, its content, and vivid expression w hich w as as effective as a More Details
speeck by Disraeli. 'Sincerely yours/P Macnab.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler M65
Letter from Peter Macnab to James McNeill W histler. 219 Maida Vale, W., 17th May 88. 'My dear W histler,' More Details
Suggests that if Symons should not be prepared at the meeting on the follow ing day to take the post of
Secretary, J.E. Grace might consider it. 'I am/Sincerely yours/Peter Macnab.'
MS Whistler M68
Letter from Peter Macnab to W. Ch. Symons 219 Maida Vale W., 1st Dec [1888] 'Dear Symons.' Asks S. to join More Details
him, Grace, Lindner and some others to discuss the proposed dinner for W histler, on Monday at 4 p.m.
'Sincerely yours/Peter Macnab.'
MS Whistler M70
Letter from Peter Macnab to James McNeill W histler. 219 Maida Vale, W., 6 Oct 90. 'My dear W histler,' He thanks More Details
W histler for sending him the Gentle Art of Making Enemies as a mark of their friendship. 'Ever sincerely
Yours./Peter Macnab.'
MS Whistler M71
Letter from Peter Macnab to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. 219 Maida Vale, London W., 27
January 1893. 'My dear W histler,' He thanks W histler and his w ife for their New Year Greetings and is glad to
know their new address in Paris. Art business is poor and even Leader cannot sell his w ork. Neither the NEAC, More Details
the FAS or the Institute exhibitions are very interesting, though Sir James sent him a small cheque from the
latter. M. sometimes goes into the Hogarth [Club] and hopes W histler w ill call there. 'Ever sincerely yours/Peter
Macnab.'
MS Whistler M72
Letter from Jack McNay to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. Cleveland Club, Middlesborough, 15
March /82. 'Dear Mr. W histler.' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 9 March enclosing Charles How ell's letter to
M.'s brother Tom dated 13 September 1878. M. hoped to see Frank Mew burn and show him the letters but has
not been able to. The letter w as definitely to Tom McNab and M. thinks How ell intended to suggest he knew More Details
Disraeli. How ell told M. he knew Disraeli and they called together at the Curzon Club to enquire after him during
his fatal illness. Frank Mew burn w ill confirm that he has never nicknamed Beaconsfield or some place he visits,
Hughenden 'Meanw hile/Believe me/Yours faithfully/J.E. Macnay'.
[Paddon Papers, Item X (see also GUL Copies P60) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5. Pamphlet Item X page 7]
MS Whistler M73
Letter from Jack McNay to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. Cleveland Club, Middlesborough, 15
March /82. 'Dear Mr. W histler.' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 9 March enclosing Charles How ell's letter to
M.'s brother Tom dated 13 September 1878. M. hoped to see Frank Mew burn and show him the letters but has
not been able to. The letter w as definitely to Tom McNay and M. thinks How ell intended to suggest he knew More Details
Disraeli. How ell told M. he knew Disraeli and they called together at the Curzon Club to enquire after him during
his fatal illness. Frank Mew burn w ill confirm that he has never nicknamed Beaconsfield or some place he visits,
Hughenden 'Meanw hile/Believe me/Yours faithfully/J.E. Macnay'.
[Copy of 22/6. For pamphlet item X page 6]
MS Whistler M75
Letter from Alicia MacNeill to James McNeill W histler. 4 W indsor Terrace, Liv p l, 6th May 1857. 'My ow n darling
Jemmie-' W histler's mother said he w ould like a purse so she is sending him one. She has read all W histler's
letters to his mother. She hopes they w ill be happy w hen they arrive in Scarsdale. She herself cannot leave her More Details
sister Eliza. She has not been to Scotland since W histler and W illie accompanied her. She heard from Miss
Morgan of Edinburgh of the loss of her sister Isabella and her mother's grief. She sends her love to W histler's
brother George and son. Mrs Sandland sends her love. '...your fondly attached/Aunt/Alicia M.C Macneill'
MS Whistler M80
Letter from W. Gibbs MacNeill to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York. Edith Grove,
Brompton, 14 Dec 1852. 'My dear James.-' He has seen W histler's letter to George and W illie's to his mother. He
remembers w hen he and W histler's father w ere Cadets, and thinks that in spite of the demerits W histler w ill
qualify for the Corps of Topographical Engineers. Sends his compliments to Col. Lee, Prof. Bartlett and Prof.
Mahan. 'Yr affe. Uncle/W. Gibbs MacNeill'.
Follow ed on same sheet by letter from Anna W histler to Cadet [James McNeill] W histler, West Point. 62 Sloane
St., Dec 15th 1852. ' I brought Uncle MacNeill's note to you my dear Jemie from his lodgings in New Brompton...' More Details
She looks forw ard to the holidays w ith W illie and W histler now that Seymour has restored her to health.
Seymour hopes they w ill see George soon. He made a miniature copy of W histler's portrait for Annie's dolls'
house. Little Seymour reminds her of Charlie. Sis has gone to Garretts the jew ellers to see the Duke's Orders,
and AM W histler saw them w ith Rose. She thinks Webster's funeral at Marshfield sounded more truly solemn
than that of the Duke [of Wellington]. W histler should have had several copies of the Illustrated New s. The
Botts reported that W histler's father's friend Mr. Gibson had died. Sends her regards to Childes and Prof. W ier.
'Be a blessing to your/devoted Mother.'
MS Whistler M81
Letter from A. Maeterlinck, Avocat to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp, 22 Mars 1890. 'Monsieur'
He has presented W histler's charge against Sheridan Ford to the 'Procureur du Roi', w ho w ill seize the objects
in question from Mme. Kohler today. He received W histler's telegram, but Mme. Kohler said she w ould continue More Details
to dispose of the edition until prevented by law from doing so. 'Agreer Monsieur mes salu/tations
distinguees/Albt Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M83
[March 24 1890] 'Cher Monsieur-' W histler encloses a cheque for £20 after hearing from Messrs. Lew is & Lew is
today. He sent M. a telegram and hopes the 'Procureur du Roi' w ill permit him to send W histler an example. The
originals of the letters w ith his annotations have been collected together into one volume by W histler over the
years, forming the inspiration for the book 'L'Art de ce faire des ennemis', w hich Ford made use of. Letter from More Details
James McNeill W histler to [A. Maeterlinck], [Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Once W histler
has a copy of Ford's book he w ill be able to prove this. 'Agreez cher Monsieur/l'assurance de ma consideration
distingue'... (Unsigned) M. Kohler (j) cabled W histler that Ford had left the country, and had uttered threats
against W histler because Kohler refused to continue printing for him. Ford's law yer is Rysw ick
MS Whistler M84
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp, 26 Mars 1890. 'Monsieur' He
acknow ledges W histler's letter of 24 March. He heard today that Sheridan Ford had left the country to avoid
the Procureur du Roi. He is trying to get a copy of Ford's edition from the 'Juge d'instruction'. W hile the case is More Details
pending they w ill not be able to get the rest of the edition from Mme. Kohler. She has seen a copy of the
American edition, w hich bears the w ords 'Stokes, New York'. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance/de mes
sentiments devoues/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M85
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp, 27 Mars 1890. 'Cher Monsieur'
He received W histler's letter and the cheque for £20. He is delighted W histler can prove that he put together More Details
the material w hich appears in Sheridan Ford's edition The judge w ill send M. three copies of the book
tomorrow , and he w ill send one to W. '...Votre devoue/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M86
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp, 28 Mars 1890. 'Cher Monsieur'
He encloses a copy of Sheridan Ford's book. He has heard that Ford is w orking for Gallignani's Messenger in
Paris. He thinks under British law Ford w ould be permitted to reproduce letters w hich had been published in More Details
the papers. Ford had permission from Edmund Yates although a letter sent to M. by Lew is and Lew is suggests
Yates knew nothing about it. Under Belgian law W histler w ould certainly still have the copyright. 'Croyez moi,
cher Monsieur/Votre devoue/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M87
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [A. Maeterlinck]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 28 March [1890] "Cher
Monsieur-" Further to his earlier letter today, he has received an edition of Ford's 'L'art de se faire des
enemies" from Messrs Field & Tuer" & passied it to the press. The copy w hich the Procureur du Roi sent him he More Details
has not used for publicity. He looks forw ard to receiving a copy from M. to compare w ith the English Edition.
Illustrates the butterfly Ford has counterfeited. "Tout a vous/J McNeill W histler"
MS Whistler M88
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn], London. Rue St. Paul 39,
Antw erp, 28th March 1890. 'Dear Sirs' He acknow ledges their letters of 24 & 26 March. To establish Ford's bad
faith he w ould like the originals of the letter from Messrs. Field & Tuer, and an account of the method used to More Details
obtain permission from Edmund Yates to reproduce W histler's letters as printed in the World. He w ill send them
a copy of Ford's book today. 'Yours faithfully/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M89
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. Antw erp, 28th March
1890. 'Dear Sirs,' He acknow ledges their letters of 24 & 26 March. The letter from Messrs. Field & Tuer w ill help
establish Ford's bad faith, and he w ould also like an account of the means Ford used to obtain permission More Details
under false pretences from Edmund Yates to publish W histler's letters from the World. He means to send them
a copy of Ford's book today. 'Yours faithfully/A. Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M90
Letter from A. Maeterlinck, avocat to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Anvers, April 10 1890. 'Cher
Monsieur' He received the cutting from the Sunday Times about Sheridan Ford. The 'Juge d'instruction' in More Details
Antw erp is w aiting to hear the result of an interrogation of Ford by his colleague in Paris. Mme. Kohler has
asked L. to send W histler the bill for the brochures. 'Agreer Cher Monsieur,/l'assurance de mes/sentiments
devoues/Albert Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M91
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler. Rue des Dominicaines 1, Antw erp, 21 Aout 1891. 'Cher
Monsieur.' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 6 August and returns the 'Pro Justicia' as requested. Both More Details
W histler and Sheridan Ford must appear before the 'Tribunal Correctionnel' on 26 October. Ford has not replied
and may not turn up. Since they have seized the forged edition M. thinks W histler should not claim large
damages. '...agreer, je vous prie,/l'expression de ma consideration/la plus distinguee/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M92
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler. Rue St. Paul 39, Antw erp, 26 Septembre 1890. 'Cher
Monsieur' The commission of enquiry sent by the 'juge d'instruction' to Paris in the Sheridan Ford case has More Details
completed its enquiries. How ever, Ford has again disappeared, unless W histler know s w here he is. M.
congratulates W histler on the success of his w ork at the Exposition in Brussels. 'Votre tout devoue/Alb
Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M93
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Rue des Dominicaines
1, Antw erp, 1 Octobre 1891. 'Monsieur W histler.' He repeats his letter of 27 August and asks if W histler can More Details
attend the tribunal on 26 October. W histler has also been summoned. 'Je vous prie d'agreer,
Monsieur/l'expression de ma consideration/distinguee./Pr. Me. Maeterlinck/ [maur Caumelly]'?
MS Whistler M94
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [A. Maeterlinck], [Rue des Dominicaines 1, Antw erp]. 21 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, [october 1891] 'Cher Monsieur-' He acknow ledges M.'s letters and promises to appear on the 26 More Details
October. He invites M. to lunch the previous day. He asks if there is new s of Sheridan Ford. 'Agreez cher
Monsieur/mes salutations impressees-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M95
Telegram from [A. Maeterlinck?] to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, London. [Antw erp], [26 Oct 91] More Details
'Ford sentenced 500 fine or three months also 3000 damages or three months more also all costs books
confiscated' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M96
Letter from A. Maeterlinck to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Antw erp,16 Xbre 1890.
'Cher Monsieur.' He thanks W histler for sending him a copy of his Gentle Art. He is glad he w as of aid to W. He More Details
asks if W histler can help the juge d'instruction w ho has been unable to locate Sheridan Ford since he left
Antw erp. 'Votre tout devoue/Alb Maeterlinck'
MS Whistler M97
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marion H. Spielmann. nd. [c.1886] 'Ever yet in a hurry don't you think Mr More Details
Spielmann?' (Butterfly signature)
MS Whistler M98
Letter from M.H. Spielmann (Editor) to James McNeill W histler. (Magazine of Art), La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill,
London E.C., 17 Oct 1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler' S. has been appointed Editor of the 'Magazine of Art' but retains More Details
his position w ith the 'Pall Mall Gazette'. Asks W histler to contribute an article expressing his view s on Art. 'Very
faithfully yrs,/M.H. Spielmann'
MS Whistler M99
Letter from M.H. Spielmann (Editor) to James McNeill W histler. (Magazine of Art), La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, More Details
London E.C., 28/10/1887. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to reply to the letter S. sent recently. 'I have the honour to
remain,/Your obedient servant/M.H. Spielmann'
MS Whistler M100
Letter from Marion H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. Magazine of Art, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill,
London E.C., 13 June 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' S excuses himself from 'Bayliss-stalking'. Hopes W histler w ill have More Details
a good time in Paris. Quotes Mr [Charles] Hanson from W. 'I remain,/sincerely yours & loyally everybody's/M.H.
Spielmann'.
[Same as BP III g/8]
MS Whistler M101
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marion H. Spielmann [June 1888] 'No! you really are my despair- my dear
Spielmann' W histler castigates S for becoming so serious on behalf of W yke Bayliss. W histler himself More Details
recommended the Pall Mall to interview him. Describes Bayliss as the Middlesex Michelangelo, and generally
mocks S's defence of Bayliss 'W hat is all this about corpses and w orms? [unsigned]'.
[Another copy of BP III g/9]
MS Whistler M102
Letter from Marion H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. 16 Porchester Terrace, Hyde Park, W., 20 June 88. More Details
'Were I too, my dear W histler'... The journalistic code ensures S's 'impartial' treatment of W yke Bayliss. He
compares W histler to 'Macnab's sirens in the Grotto'. 'A tantot/Sincerely yours/ M.H. Spielmann'
MS Whistler M103
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marion H. Spielmann Beefsteak Club, [21 June 1888] 'My dear Spielmann'
Mocks S's claim of being 'a professional journalist', & Cites the 'Family Herald'. Criticises S's 'fairness' in the past,
and his omissions, the things he didn't do for the W histler faction, and the w ay he w as unfair to the Society More Details
'Adieu' (Butterfly signature).
MS Whistler M104
Letter from Marion H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. 16 Porchester Terrace, Hyde Park, W., 22 June 88.
'My dear W histler' Farew ell letter from S to W histler over Bayliss affair 'fare you w ell M.H. Spielmann'. More Details
MS Whistler M105
Card from Marion H. Spielmann to James McNeill W histler. 16 Porchester Terrace, Hyde Park, W., 29. vi. 88. S's More Details
w edding congratulations to W histler.
[Repr of Spielmann summaries are w ith RSBA. BP II 5]

Letter from The Editor to James McNeill W histler. Cassell's Magazine, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, [London]
E.C., Feb 7 1894. 'Dear Sir-' He w ould like to have a photograph of W histler and include it in a series of More Details
photographs of 'eminent popular artists' w hich he intends to publish. 'Yours faithfully,/The Editor, Cassells
Magazine.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, Cassell's Magazine, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill, [London]
E.C. Feb 9 1894. 'Dear Sir' W histler w as honoured and amused to be considered both eminent and popular as More Details
an artist but he refuses to send his photograph 'Though I am,/Dear Sir,/Very appreciatively Yours/J. McNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler M106
Telegram from Genevieve [Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. [Avon], [9 September 1898] 'Oh! Cher Monsieur More Details
W histler pere est mort ce matin,- Genevieve Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLXVIII. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No. 109]
MS Whistler M107
Letter from Genevieve [Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 25 Janvier 1899. 'Cher Monsieur W histler' M.
Dujardin w ho admired their father w ould like to publish a complete edition of poems. This w ould help them, her
mother & herself, in their financial difficulties. Fasquelle w ould edit this; and she asks W histler to give them a More Details
draw ing to illustrate it. 'Genevieve Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLXX: the proposed edition, according to the subscription pamphlet, w as to contain designs by Monet,
Redon. Renoir, Rodin and others as w ell as W ]
MS Whistler M108
Letter from Genevieve [Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, [March x April 1899] 'Cher
Monsieur W histler' They have seen M. Dujardin about the projected publication and now w onder if W histler can
do the draw ing for it he so kindly promised. She regrets having missed Mlle. Philips recently and hopes W histler More Details
is better. M.'s mother is ill. '...nos amities profondes.'Geneivieve Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLXXI: although W histler did contribute an etching the project w as abandoned because Edmond
Deman w as about to publish the Poesies]
MS Whistler M109
Card from Genevieve [Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, 31 Decembre 1899. '...cher
Monsieur W histler,' They received his New Year Greetings and send their best w ishes to the Philips and W. More Details
'Genevieve Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLXXII]
MS Whistler M110
Letter from Genevieve Bonniot [nee Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. Valvins par Avon, (Seine-et-Marne),
[Autumn 1901] 'Cher Monsieur W histler' They w ere touched to receive W histler's gift. She and mother invite More Details
W histler to dine w ith them at 109 rue de Miramesuil w hen next he is in Paris, and to meet her husband '...nous
vous envoyons nos amities de toujours... Genevieve Bonniot'.
[Barbier CLXXIII: W histler gave her a silver ladle on the occasion of her marriage, (Philippe Charpentier)]
MS Whistler M111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé. [March 1888] 'Cher Mons. Mallarmé -' He thanks M. for
his letter and is unable properly to express his appreciation of M.'s offer to translate 'Le Ten O'clock'. He
accepts Dujardin's suggestions provided the arrangement of the text in the Revue Independante is the same More Details
as in the original and they are published at the same time. 'La voici- quant aurai-je le plaisir de serrer la votre!-
J McN W.'
[Barbier II]
MS Whistler M112
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, Mercredi 25 Avril 1888. 'Mon
cher Monsieur W histler,' He has sent the translation to Dujardin for publication in the Revue Independante.
They can use this as proofs to be corrected for the pamphlet, and he asks W histler to return it w ith his
comments. He has tried for the meaning rather than a w ord for w ord translation. He added the name of the
poet w ho helped him. In layout the French edition copies the English. Renoir says that the 'Exposition More Details
Internationale' w ill probably open at Durand Ruel's on 16 May, instead of on the sixth at Petit's. Monet has
show n no interest in it. 'Votre/Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier IV : w ho notes that the pamphlet in fact appeared first, and w ithout Viele-Griffin's name appended.
Exh. W histler and Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.15]
MS Whistler M113
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé. [early May 1888] 'Cher Monsieur Mallarmé-' He
praises M.'s translation for conveying w hat W histler w ished to express in the 'Ten O'Clock. He has bcome
aw are of the ambiguity of certain passages w hich he w ould now like to alter. He w ill see M. the follow ing
Monday or Tuesday to discuss these. (unsigned). More Details
[Barbier V : w ho dates several designs for the cover of 'Le Ten O'Clock from the visit mentioned: see Prelude a
W histler, exhibition, Centre Culturel Americain, Paris 1961 Nos. 60 a & b. One such design is in the Houghton
Library, Harvard University, but may be in fact by Mallarmé rather than W histler]
MS Whistler M116
Letter from [Stephane Mallarmé] to James McNeill W histler. Valvins, Fontainbleau, 'Mercredi Juin 1887' (sic) [?28
June 1888] 'Mon cher W histler' He did not reply until he had got proofs of the Ten O'Clock from Dujardin.
Dujardin changed 'Cheval a vapeur' to 'Cheval-machine' so it w ill have to be corrected by hand. M. is trying to More Details
w ork on some articles. 'Ah! Sw inburne s'est emu, oui, de grace vous m'enverrez'... (incomplete, unsigned).
[Barbier IX: Sw inburne had attacked the Ten O'Clock in the Fortnightly Review in June 1888. June too early in
month to be reacting to presumably a letter from W. 13 or 20 or 27]
MS Whistler M119
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 1er Mai 1889. 'Mai dont le rayon ne dure Pour
qu'il eblouisse l'air Mele l'art a sa verdure Et joint au printemps W histler Stephane Mallarmé'. More Details
[Barbier XVIII: a dinner w as held at the Criterion Hotel to celebrate recent honours aw arded to W histler.
Mallarmé w as invited but could not attend. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé, Glasgow 1973 No.23]
MS Whistler M120
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, 21 July 1889 'et a dater de
Jeudi' [25 July 1889] 'Mon cher ami' John Lew is Brow n, w ho gained a first class medal in painting, told M. that
the Jury had unanimously aw arded W histler one as w ell. If W histler had exhibited in the American section he
w ould have had a 'medaille d'honneur.' He received W histler's letter last night, but w ould not reply until he More Details
checked the aw ards. Henner, w ho w ishes to meet W, and Puvis de Chavannes, confirmed the new s although it
is not yet official. He does not know if it is true W histler got nothing for his etchings. 'Votre Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Valvins, par Avon, Seine-et-Marne. Barbier XX. Exh. W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.20]
MS Whistler M122
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, Londres. [Paris],
Monday [2 December 1889] 'Vite, avant l'heure du courrier...' He congratulates W histler and his w ife on
W histler's being made a Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur. Dr. Evans just told M. about it. He w ill send W histler More Details
details of the house in the Bois de Boulogne and hopes they w ill soon come to live in Paris. 'Votre main, cher
ami / Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XXII Exh. W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.22]
MS Whistler M123
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler, Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur, The Tow er House,
Tite Street, Chelsea, London S.W. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, Friday 14 December [1889] 'Mon cher W histler' M.
Chabrie is proprietor of the house to let in the Bois de Boulogne. M. gives details of it. He sends the More Details
compliments of his family to W histler and his w ife. 'Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XXIII]
MS Whistler M125
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, 5 Janvier 1890. 'Mon cher ami'
M. is delighted w ith the signed w ork W histler sent him, and has hung it in the small room. Story told M. they
could not look over the house in the Bois on Sunday so they w ill go on Wednesday. (He suggests) W histler
sends 'le papier mirifique' to Evans. The editor of the New York Herald is out of tow n. M. christens W histler More Details
'James Mac Neill Buffalo Bill W histler.' He sends his compliments to W histler's w ife. 'Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XXV: W histler sent M. the lithograph The Dancing Girl (W histler 30), w hich is now in coll. Mme. E.
Bonniot, Valvins. Barbier suggests Story is in this case Julian Russell Story (1857-1919), american painter.
W histler also knew Julian's brother Thomas Waldo (1855-1915) and their father W illiam Wetmore Story (1819-
1895). Exh. W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.25]
MS Whistler M126
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, Mercredi 8 Janvier 1890. 'Voici,
mon cher W histler,' He gives a plan and describes the house. M. Story w ill w rite to W histler about it. M. w as
pleased to have met him. M.'s friend, Mme. Mery Laurent, lives at No.9. The place is w ell placed, near the Gare More Details
St. Lazare. He asks if W histler w ill be bringing his ow n furniture. He sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'Votre/
Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XXVI & Pl.3 opp. p.49]
MS Whistler M132
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé, 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, France. 21, Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, Friday 2 May [1890] 'Le livre- le vrai est presque pret a paraitre ! -' W histler still has no idea w hat is
going on in Paris. Ratier has not even acknow ledged receipt of W histler's cheque. W histler asks M. to tell
Beurdeley that Ford visited several editors in London w ith a copy of the book, identical to that w hich Ratier has, More Details
except that 'Messrs Stokes & Bro. New York' is replaced by 'Delabrosse - Paris'. W histler encloses a letter from
Messrs. Stokes to Lew is & Lew is w hich he suggests could be published in the New York Herald and American
Register. 'Toujours votre devoue' /(signed w ith butterfly).
[Barbier XXXIII : says 'Lettre non expediee' He presumably got M's in time]
MS Whistler M133
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Vendredi midi [2 May 1890]? 'Cher ami' W histler w ill
only just have received M.'s letter, follow ing the telegram in w hich M. w rote that W histler could safely announce
that they w ere ready for the seizure from Brentano's shop. In fact although Beurdeley is going to see Ratier More Details
today they have to go through the legal channels and have not decided on the best w ay to effect the seizure
w hich should take place next day. Somebody w ill then report to W. 'votre main / Stephane/Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XXXIV: notes that Brentano w as the first editor Ford considered]
MS Whistler M140
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [26 May 1891] 'Quel beau
livre - d'abord!-' W, w ho is convalescing, and his w ife admire every aspect of the book, its paper, print and More Details
contents, even the title Pages. (signed w ith butterfly).
[A copy of MS W histler M142]
MS Whistler M141
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [25 May 1891] 'Quel beau
livre - d'abord! - ' W, w ho is convalescing, and his w ife, admire every aspect of the book, its paper, print, More Details
contents, and even the title Pages. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Draft of MS W histler M142]
MS Whistler M145
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, Sunday 4 October [1891] 'Mon
cher ami' M.'s daughter, staying near Stevens' house at Honfleur, has not seen W: W histler and his w ife have
not come to visit Fontainebleau. Mery asked M. to tell W histler that she hopes the last etchings w ill shortly be More Details
dealt w ith. M. thought of contributing an article in French on movements in art and literature to Labouchere's
journal if W histler could help him arrange it. Puvis de Chavannes has an exhibition at Durand-Ruels 'Au revoir,
bientot / Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LVI]
MS Whistler M151
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Mardi onze heures et demi [3 November 1891] 'La
soiree a ete terne a souhait,...' He and the ladies had hopes W histler w ould dine w ith them. The 'disciples' w ho
had been to Goupils, w ere echoed by O. W ilde in their admiration of W. The telegram amused them. M. is glad
W histler penetrated the mysteries of the Rue Gaillon, and he admired the w ork W histler did in Paris, but quite More Details
apart from his w ork, he values the friendship they shared for some years. Roujon has recovered and M. w ill
w rite to him w hen he returns from the Midi. M. and his family look forw ard to seeing W histler's w ife. 'Votre /
Stephan/Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXII: refers to Camille Mauclair's account of the soiree in Le Soleil des Morts, (Ollendorf, [1898] p.22,
published in Mallarmé chez lui, (Grasset, 1935 p.49) Exh: W histler and Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.49]
MS Whistler M153
Cards from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. (Vite, n'importe ou), Lundi [9 November 1891] 'Ceci
est une consultation, cher ami,...' They need to decide w hat to do next. M. w ill talk to Lew is about this. Roujon
w ill be in the Midi for a month and they must w ait until he gets back before persuading him to act on W histler's
behalf. M. suggests W histler sends him a copy of Duret's article on W histler w hich contains a reproduction of
the portrait of W histler's mother. M. w ould send it to Roujon and indicate that he w ished to discuss it. More Details
Otherw ise the impetus provided by the exhibition of the picture at Goupils and Geffroy's article is in danger of
being lost. It might be better to w ithdraw the picture from exhibition until M. has been able to make the
approach through official channels to the Ministry of Beaux Arts. M. offers to see Joyant about this. '... notre
bonjour a tous deux. Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXIV]
MS Whistler M155
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Mercredi [11 November 1891] 'Mon cher ami' A
friend of M.'s w ho collects W histler's w ork, Delzant, visited M. yesterday w ith Marhardt of the Temps, to ask his
advice. A group of admirers of W histler's w ork, headed by Antonin Proust, w ant to buy the portrait of W histler's
mother and give it to the Luxembourg. M. promised to see w hat W histler thought. He advised them to form a
select committee, and to see that the Temps w as free to support them. M. said the price w ould be the same as
for the portrait of Carlyle, 25,000 fr. It is very slow going through the Ministry as they originally intended, partly More Details
because Roujon is ill, and partly because little money is available. M. w ill go and see Joyant. He w onders if they
could combine both approaches. If the State approached W histler but did not have enough money the picture
could be bought by these admirers and presented to the State. H w ould like W histler and his w ife to decide by
the end of the w eek. 'O.W.', [Oscar W ilde], did not attend M.'s soiree yesterday. 'Stephane Mallarmé' (and
signed w ith monogram: 'SM' in pencil).
[Barbier LXVI]
MS Whistler M157
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Samedi soir [14 November 1891] 'Mon cher ami'
After his conference w ith Joyant M. had dinner w ith Duret, Roger Marx, Geffroy, and Marhardt, a journalist from
the Temps. It seems that, even before Roujon returns to Paris, the Minister w ill w rite to ask W histler to let
them have the picture for the Luxembourg. W histler can reply agreeing and leaving the price to him. This w ould More Details
be minimal, 5000 fr. The committee, even if they leave out Proust as W histler w ishes, w ould be nearly exactly
the same as for Manet: but the occasion is different, since they do not need to fight to convince the Ministry. In
fact W histler must decide betw een the tw o methods. 'Vite, votre / Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXVIII: Manet's Olympia had been bought for the Luxembourg in November 1890 for 5000 fr. raised by
public subscription]
MS Whistler M162
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé. Mardi soir 24 Novembre [1891] 'Cher ami' He spent
Tuesday evening w ith Duret, but 'O.W.' did not turn up. Roger Marx came and told them W histler's reply to the
Ministry M. approves its tenour. Then W histler's telegram arrived this evening. The Ministry offers 4000 fr. and More Details
Duret agrees they should lose no time in accepting. He asks W histler to reply by telegram & M. w ill pass this to
Marx. M.'s household send their regards: and he asks after W histler's w ife. 'Votre /Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXXIV. Exh: Mallarmé & W histler Glasgow 1973 No.52]
MS Whistler M163
Cards from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé [also Genevieve Mallarmé]. Vendredi [27 November
1891] 'Il ecrit, pendant ce temps-la, lui des lettres merveilleuses; ...' Yesterday M. received a telegram from the
Ministry signed by Roger Marx announcing that the price of 4000 fr. had been approved and W histler w ould
receive official confirmation shortly. Le Figaro announced the event, in a rather inaccurate article. W histler's
admirers hope to hold a banquet next year to celebrate the aw ard of the 'rosette' w hen it occurs. M. is sure More Details
that Clemenceau had a great deal to do w ith expediting the purchase of the 'Portrait de ma mere'. Degas w as
praising the portrait highly yesterday. M. has not said anything about the w ork W histler is on now . He assures
W histler's w ife that the screen from Bing w ill find its w ay to Chelsa. 'Votre / Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXXVI: quotes from article by Saint-Charles, 'Un tableau de W histler' in Le Figaro 27 November 1891.
Exh of archives]
MS Whistler M168
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 3 Janvier 1892. 'Tout simplement pour vous
presser la main, j'en eprouve le besoin..'... He thanks W histler and his w ife for their good w ishes, and W histler More Details
in particular for remembering their discussion and trying to help M. M. is going to see Roger Marx about the
approach to the United States Legation. 'Toujours /Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXXXV: M. w rote to Marx about W hitelaw Reid on 6 January (letter in coll. H. Mondor)]
MS Whistler M170
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Lundi matin. [25 January 1892] ? 'Cher ami,
travaille-t-on a souhait !' He invites W histler to his soiree next day w hen Desboutin w ishes to meet him. 'La More Details
main/ Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier LXXXVII. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.55]
MS Whistler M173
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Vendredi [12 February 1892] 'Cher ami' He
means to call on the ladies at tea-time. This evening he discussed an exhibition w ith Joyant, and gave him a
copy of 'le Ten O'clock' w hich the house may publish. M. also sent W histler tw o copies. Duret w as at M.'s 'Mardi' More Details
and talked about W. He thanks W histler for the telegram. He hopes the addresses w ere useful to the ladies.
He has the diploma and cross of officer's rank to deliver to W. 'Votre Stephane Mallarmé'.
[W histler w as planning a retrospective exhibition of his w ork but in the event decided that it w ould be held
more effectively in the Goupil house in London under the auspices of D.C. Thomson. Barbier XC]
MS Whistler M177
Card from James McNeill W histler to Stephane Mallarmé, Paris. Mardi [21 June 1892] 'Cher ami' He has not
heard from Roger Marx, but is going to dine w ith Roujon on Friday and may then find out something. He
encloses tw o addresses, of a gardener and furniture seller, for W histler's w ife. M. has been ill and his daughter More Details
postponed her departure until tomorrow and w ill call on them. 'Au revoir, partagez les amities/SM' (monogram).
[Barbier XCIV: he suggests that W histler w as trying to prevent the State from buying John McLure Hamilton's
portrait of Gladstone, exhibited at the Salon 1892: but contemporary records only show that W histler did not
like the portrait, not that he became personally involved]
MS Whistler M180
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Chalet Suisst, route de Trouville, a Honfleur (Calvados),
[August x September 1892] 'Honfleur est un pays merveilleux,...' W histler could be making etchings of the old
port, and instead, this Sunday, is w atching his w ife redesign the house in the Rue du Bac. Mourey gave M. More Details
new s of the 'divin W histler'. M.'s w ife is still unw ell, and they are staying another w eek. 'Les mains /SM'
(monogram).
[Barbier XCVII]
MS Whistler M181
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Samedi. [24 September 1892] 'Trouve des
reproductions delicieuses,...' W histler's w ife should go to Marie Levy, 8 rue d'Uzes, w ho stocks materials of the
first Empire. He received W histler's card and is sorry, but they are all off to the country. He w ondered if W histler More Details
and his w ife w ould visit the palace of Fontainebleau this summer. Henley asked M. to tell W histler that the
National Observer had moved from Edinburgh to 1 Great College Street, Westminster. 'Bientot. /Stephane
Mallarmé'.
[Barbier XCVIII: the National Observer moved 19-20 September]
MS Whistler M184
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Mercredi [26 October 1892] 'Cher ami,' He could have
called on 'sieur Depetiteville!, today but only got W histler's letter w hen he returned. He spends morning and
evening at the college on Fridays but does not w ant to miss the chance of seeing W histler's painting at the More Details
studio. He thinks it w ill be too late to let Regnier and Geffroy know tomorrow anyw ay. He w onders if it can be
put off until Saturday. He encloses a cutting from L'Echo to amuse the ladies. 'La main/ SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CI: suggests the cutting w as Edouard Conte's account of the extradition of the anarchist Francis from
London, Echo de Paris 26 October. To amuse?]
MS Whistler M186
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Samedi [29 October 1892] ? 'Cher ami' He particularly
admired the curtains of the bed w hich Depetiteville has. He asks if W histler remembers the Jouy material w hich
M. saw at Versailles. He has been busy at the college, as w ell as w riting about a choral symphony w hich More Details
Lamoureux is giving again tomorrow . M. could see W histler at 5.30 after the concert. He regrets that he w as
not able to spend a day at the atelier on Friday. 'Toute notre amitie aux/Dames. Votre/ SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CIII]
MS Whistler M187
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, Samedi soir [29 October
1892] 'Je suis si las,...' M. is tired and even if he goes to the concert he w ill not be able to come on to the Rue
du Bac, but he sends his family's greetings to the lady in charge of the house. Mirbeau and Rodin called on M. More Details
and praised the 'petit portrait'. 'SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXVI : Barbier tentatively dates this 'early 1893, but it appears to relate to the earlier letter of [29
October 1892] w hen W histler w as still in the process of arranging the printing of the lithograph of M., and his
w ife busy arranging the decor of 110 Rue du Bac. Exh: Mallarmé & W histler Glasgow 1973 No.72]
MS Whistler M189
Telegram from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler, Hotel du Bou Lafontaine, 16 Rue de Grenelle, Paris.
[Paris], 'Jeudi' [3 November 1892] 'Cher ami' He w ill expect W histler to dinner. He did not get W histler's letter in
time to see him at the Rue du Grenelle in the morning. 'La main, and kindest regards to the Empire Ladies/ SM' More Details
(monogram).
[Barbier CV]
MS Whistler M191
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Samedi soir [5 November 1892] ? 'Tout s'est passe a
souhait.' Perrin w ent to Belfonds today. He w ill make the pulls, preferably on loose rather than laid china paper,
on Monday. Perrin appreciates the honour to his house of possessing something by W histler. M. is delighted
w ith his portrait. He sends a presscutting w hich may interest the ladies, and commends some empire chairs at More Details
48 or 50 Rue de Rome in a carpet shop. 'SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CVII: W histler decided on laid china paper: the lithographic portrait w ent through many later
editions,/unlike his other published lithographs, w hich after the draw w ing had been transferred to a number of
stones, w ere printed in strictly supervised and limited editions. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.65]
MS Whistler M193
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Samedi [12 November 1892 ?] 'Cher ami' He missed
seeing W, but has the proof to look at. They expect W histler at 7.30. 'Toujours/ Stephane Mallarmé'. More Details
[Barbier CVIII: a proof of M.'s portrait on Holland paper, inscribed 'a mon Mallarmé!' is in coll. Mme. E. Bonniot]
MS Whistler M200
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins par Avon, (Seine-et-Marne), Jeudi [start of April
1893]? March x April. 'Cher ami' M. got 'flu again and the doctor sent him off to the country so he cannot accept
the invitation to the studio, and the garden and 'salle de procelaine' of the Rue du Bac. If Gillot is to reproduce
the portrait in Harper's he must put that it comes from Vers et Prose. 'Nos amities a Madame, mes regrets et la More Details
main / SM' (monogram-).
[Barbier CXVII: an inferior portrait of M. w as reproduced in Arthur Symons, 'The Decadent Movement in
Literature', Harper's Monthly Magazine, LXXXVII, November 1893 pp. 858-67- instead of W histler's lithograph
reproduced by Gillot: see letter from W histler to Heinemann [2 April 1893] (PC.LC)]
MS Whistler M201
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Lundi [24 April 1893] 'Cher ami' He encloses a
letter for W histler to forw ard to McIlvaine's address in Paris if possible. He hopes W histler w ill join their friends More Details
at M.'s 'Mardi' tomorrow . He sends his regards to 'la dame du jardin,...' 'Votre/ SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXVIII. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.79]
MS Whistler M205
Poem by Stephane Mallarmé. 'Monsieur W histler et Madame': GUL.MS. section 2, No.1: Chap Book p.111 No.1:
Vers... Vers... XXXVII. In GUL.MS. line 2 'Taillira...' becomes 'Sonnera...' in the other tw o versions. In GUL.MS. the More Details
last line ends '...cent-dix.' w hile in the other versions it is w ritten '110.'
[Ref: Barbier p.202. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.94]
MS Whistler M215
Photocopy of a draw ing of a pot stand w ith flow ers, by James McNeill W histler.
[This draw ing is on similar paper to the design for the stamp and presumably dates from the same period, More Details
although in subject it does not seem related. It is a rough sketch comparable to W histler's lithographs of the
garden of 110 Rue du Bac in 1894. Exhibited in W histler and Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.102]
MS Whistler M215a
Design for a 'stamp' for the cover of 'Recreations Postales', by James McNeill W histler.
[This draw ing w as intended for the 'postage stamp' left clear by Mallarmé in his design for the cover, w hich he
labelled 'dessin'. It show s a w inged cupid posting a letter into a cage. A bird is sitting on top of the cage, More Details
singing. The cage stands on top of an elaborate pedestal. The draw ing appears to date from 1892 or 1893.
Reproduced on cover of exhibition W histler and Mallarmé Glasgow 1973, Cat.no.101]
MS Whistler M216
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, [July 1893 ?] 'Je venais
prendre des nouvelles de Madame W histler et suis heureux de trouver tout le monde envole./ SM' (monogram). More Details
[Barbier CXXI: W histler's w ife w as ill and they w ent off to Brittany for the summer]
MS Whistler M218
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Lundi [19 February 1894] 'Cher ami' M. has left it
to the last minute to w rite the lecture w hich W hibley has arranged for him to give in Oxford and Cambridge. More Details
Unless W histler can come to his 'Mardi' M. cannot see him before his departure at the end of the w eek. He
sends his regards to the ladies. 'SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXXIV]
MS Whistler M219
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. [?24 February 1894] 'Stephane Mallarmé / a More Details
traverse l'eau; /bonjour et regrets / SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXXV]
MS Whistler M221
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, [1894?] 'A Celles dont il
se moquait/Quand il s'evada pour etre ange/ Le defunt petit perroquet/Jette de la-haut cette orange/ SM' More Details
(monogram).
[Barbier CXXIII: refers to Pennell Life p.328 w hich tells the story of the parrot ow ned by W histler's w ife w hich
flew to the top of a tree and starved to death. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.77]
MS Whistler M222
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to Beatrix W histler, Long's Hotel, New Bond Street, London W. 89 Rue de
Rome, Paris, [31 December 1894] 'L'an s'en va/quoique W histler nie/ Ou par Vous on sache More Details
oublier/Sourire/grace/autre Genie/De renverser le sablier / SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXXXI. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.78]
MS Whistler M223
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Mercredi 6 Fevrier [1895] 'Affaire remise-a
quinzaine, grace a la maladie de Beurdeley, lequel sort maintenant.' The case cannot be safely put off longer,
because the opposing advocate demanded the sequestration of the picture, and the President, because the
case w as coming up soon, thought this w as not necessary. It is better if W histler can keep possession of it. M.
read Beurdeley W histler's letter, w hich pleased him. Beurdeley w ill reply and tell W histler about the cheque to
Eden w hich has been returned by the opposing advocate. M. hopes W histler's w ife is not suffering in the cold More Details
w eather. He hopes to meet W hibley tomorrow w hen he dines at Daudet's house: he has already visited the
rue Garanciere, and sends his congratulations to Miss Philip. M. is the second for Grosclaude in a duel. 'Votre
main tres fort/ Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CXXXII: W hibley w as engaged to Ethel Philip and w as setting up an apartment in the rue Garanciere.
Etienne Grosclaude (1858-1932) w as a w riter of fantasies for the journals]
MS Whistler M225
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Mercredi soir [13 February 1895] 'Cher ami' He
has seen W histler's letter to Beurdeley, w hich Beurdeley translated w ithout the help of Schw ob or W hibley. The
plan is fine. Beurdeley w ill try to get payment delayed, but he w ants to know if W histler has any proof of the
posting of the sum w hich W histler returned. M. is going to a drama w hose hero is called 'W issler' this More Details
afternoon, and expects to see W hibley there. The family send their regards to the invalid. 'Toutes les mains. /
SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXXXIV: Villiers de l'Isle-Adam's play Elen, w ith Samuel W issler as the hero, w as playing at the
Theatre-Libre]
MS Whistler M228
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Mardi [? 5 March 1895] 'Cher W histler' He is glad
W histler's w ife is getting better. He sends his regards to Miss Philip and W hibley. M. saw Beurdeley w ho
understands that he is to make a point of W histler's high-standing and the bad w ay he has been treated by
'un sot'. Beurdeley w ill look at the material about the Ruskin trial. He hopes Rue du Bac w ill soon be their home
again. 'Votre main, fort / SM' (monogram). More Details
[Barbier CXXXVII : Barbier dates this '?26 Fevrier 1895', but since the letter is directly related to Beurdeley's
pleading on 6 March it appears that it should be dated the previous day: & it w as not apparently until March
that W histler's w ife appeared appreciably better, and w ent to the south of England to recuperate, hoping to
join W histler shortly in Paris]
MS Whistler M229
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 26 Avril [1895] 'Cher ami' As M. told W histler
w hen he returned from London in the w inter, there w as to be a sale of w orks contributed by artists, including
Monet, Degas and Puvis de Chavannes, for the benefit of the artist Lauze w ho w as ill. Mme. Jacqumin is More Details
arranging it and w ould be very grateful if W histler w ould contribute something. She asked M. to introduce her.
'A vous/ Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CXXXVIII]
MS Whistler M230
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Dimanche [5 May 1895] 'Il faut, cher ami, une
invitation a la derniere heure chez Mirbeau aujourd'hui,...' He cannot come and see how W histler's w ife is. He is
going off to the country. Mme. Jacquemin said that W histler had offered to give an etching to the sale for More Details
Lauzet, Her address is 4 rue des Abbesses and she w ould like it before Wednesday w hen everything goes on
exhibition. The ladies miss the portrait of M. 'Votre /SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CXXXIX: the sale w as at Hotel Drouot on 9 May, W histler's contribution w as No.86, Catalogue de
Tableaux, Aquarelles et Dessins, Sculptures, offerts par les Artistes a M. Lauzet...']
MS Whistler M231
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Lundi [end of December 1895] 'Cher, tres cher'
He has not heard from W histler and fears his w ife is still ill. M. has heard about the great things W histler has
done. M. and his w ife and Genevieve are sorry the house in Rue du Bac is empty, and W hibley and his w ife are More Details
aw ay from the rue Garanciere. 'Votre main, cherement/ Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CXL: M. is probably referring to the successful exhibition of W histler's lithographs at the Fine Art
Society in December 1895]
MS Whistler M237
Letter from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins, Lundi [25 October 1897] ? 'Merci W histler,' He
w as touched by W histler's letter. He recognises W histler's unique and solitary genius. He is still surrounded
w ith memories of the one he has lost. M.'s w ife and daughter enjoyed the recent meeting w ith W. They plan to More Details
return to Paris this w eek because Genevieve cannot bear to be parted from her portrait. He expects to be back
in time for the trial, or pissibly for the Sunday a couple of days earlier. 'A vous Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CL]
MS Whistler M238
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins, pres Fontainbleau, 25 Octobre 1897. 'Mon cher
W histler' He encloses a translation of the letter w hich makes the affair perfectly clear. 'Je vous presse la main./
Stephane Mallarmé'. More Details
[Barbier CLI : the letter w as that sent to the Pall Mall Gazette in March 1895, and the translation w as quoted
by Beurdeley in court on 18 November 1897. W histler had not received this letter tw o days later (letter to
Rosalind Birnie Philip [27 October 1897, BP II Res 19/113]
MS Whistler M239
Cards from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins par Avon, Seine-et-Marne, [c.1 November
1897] 'Cher Ami' Beurdeley w ants to know w here the stuff for next Tuesday is. M. w ill return to Paris on
Monday, or, if it w ould help W, for discussions w ith Beurdeley and Ratier on Saturday. Mme. Laurent of 52 Rue
de Rome w rites that everything is going w ell and W histler must meet her father in law Dr. Fournier, and the
judge, M. Mercier as soon as possible. The ladies left for the Rue de Rome tw o days ago. 'de coeur, W histler More Details
/Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLII: he dates the letter 'avant Vendredi, 29 Octobre 1897]' but the sequence of events suggests that
events w ere moving quickly, and here he is offering to return to Paris at the end of the w eek, on Saturday 6
November: w hen W histler replies on the third urging him to come, he decides to make it the 7th or 8th]
MS Whistler M241
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins, Jeudi [4 November 1897] 'Cher Ami' He
understands W histler's frustration at being ill now . He w ill leave on Sunday or Monday. The Philip ladies w ill More Details
take care of W. 'Votre / SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CLIV: he means Rosalind Birnie Philip and her mother]
MS Whistler M242
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Dimanche soir [7 or 14 November 1897] 'Cher Ami'
Vollard has arranged for the printer to send W histler a proof. 'President P.' has been approached properly.
Rodenbach may be coming on Tuesday and M. hopes to see W histler then. M. and his daughter have to go out More Details
tomorrow . 'Votre /SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CLV: identifies the proof as possibly being a lithograph by Redon to illustrate Un Coup de des. The
President is Perivier. Exh: W histler & Mallarmé Glasgow 1973 No.106]
MS Whistler M246
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Paris, Vendredi [26 November 1897] 'Ah! cher W histler,'
He is alw ays engaged on Fridays so they cannot drink to the Advocate General, Bulot. M. has w ritten to Bulot a More Details
friendly note. He sends his regards to the ladies 'Votre / SM' (monogram).
[Barbier CLIX]
MS Whistler M249
Visiting card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. 89 Rue de Rome, Paris, [early January 1898] 'Le
Jour de l'An passe, il n'y avait plus de date, en votre honneur, W histler, que celle des Rois; et l'on s'en saisit ici, More Details
chacun, pour vous dire des tendresses./ SM (monogram).
[Barbier CLXII. M. is referring to the fete des Rois held in France on 6 January: traditionally a cake full of small
gifts w as baked, and decorated w ith a crow n (information from Joy New ton)]
MS Whistler M252
Card from Stephane Mallarmé to James McNeill W histler. Valvins par Avon, Seine-et-Marne, Dimanche [29 May
1898] 'cher Ami' He w ill be in Paris on Wednesday to collect the ladies and w ill call at Rue du Bac betw een 6-7 More Details
pm: unless W histler drops him a line at Rue de Rome 'votre/Stephane Mallarmé'.
[Barbier CLXVI]
MS Whistler M255
Letter from James McNeill W histler (Incorporated Society of British Artists) to G.W. Agnew , Hon. Secretary, Royal
Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester (1887). (Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W.), 'Dear Sir-' Tw elve etchings, Nocturne
in Black & Gold-The falling rocket and Arrangement in Grey & Black No 2. Portrait of Thomas Carlyle have been
sent to Manchester, and the Committee has been informed of the sizes of Arrangement in Grey & Black, Portrait More Details
of the Painter's Mother and Arrangement in Black No 8- Portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell w hich are to follow .
If they cannot be hung singly and on the line as promised by the Chairman, Mr. W illiam Agnew , they should be
returned to W. 'I have the honour to be dear Sir/Your obedient Servant/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler M256
Letter from W m Agnew , The Chairman to James McNeill W histler. Royal Jubilee Exhibition, Manchester. (1887),
April 18th 1887. 'Dear Sir,' In response to W histler's telegram they are returning his w ork; although the More Details
etchings had a central position among the graphics, and the nocturne and portrait of Carlyle w ere w ell hung.
'Very faithfully Yours/W ill Agnew '
MS Whistler M257
Letter from Edouard Manet to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 22. Nov. [1880] 'Mon cher W histler' Presents
Theodore Duret to W histler as a good connoisseur w ho admires W histler's w ork 'amities/Ed. Manet'. More Details
This letter w as extracted from the Press Cuttings book
MS Whistler M257a
Letter from Edouard Manet to Theodore Duret. Paris, 22. Nov. [1880] 'Mon cher Duret,' He encloses the letter More Details
for W histler. He has been w orking in Paris on a picture 'L'evasion' for the Salon. 'amities/E Manet'.
[L'evasion de Rochefort painted 1880-1881. This letter w as extracted from the Press Cuttings book]
MS Whistler M258
Letter from Mary New ton Mann to James McNeill W histler. Queenslea, Langside, Glasgow , 6 June 1892. 'My dear
Sir' She asks W histler to contribute a sketch to an album w hich she is making order to raise 400 gns. She More Details
encloses a booklet by her son and herself. 'I remain/Dear Sir/Sincerely yours/Mary N. Mann.'
Enclosed - a leaflet about Album scheme
MS Whistler M259
Letter from Mary New ton Mann to James McNeill W histler. Rusack's Marine Hotel, St Andrew s, N.B., [1892] 'Dear
Mr. W histler' She thanks W histler for his letter agreeing to contribute to the Album. 'Most gratefully yours/Mary More Details
N. Mann.'
(PW C 32)
MS Whistler M260
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], May 15/90. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' W histler's etchings of Amsterdam have been very popular. M. having arranged to buy direct from
W histler has restrained himself w hile other collectors bought fine proofs from local dealers. He hopes W histler
has selected proofs of The Mill, The Little Draw bridge and The Embroidered Curtain for him. In particular Freer More Details
and M. should have good proofs of the latter. Asks if W histler received the £95 sent in March, for he has not
heard since. 'Yours truly/How ard Mansfield.'
Enclosed letter by H.M. to himself as a type of invoice
MS Whistler M261
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, London. 21 West 36th Street, [New
York], July 12/90. 'Dear Mr. W histler;' M. read that W histler had moved to Cheyne Walk and w as w orking on his
book so he understands the delay. He thanks W histler for sending the etchings. He saw Freer's impression of
The Long House on Japanese paper and preferred it to his; now that he has one too he w ill return the original. More Details
How ever he w ishes to keep both I and II states of Zaandam. He encloses a draft for £67.4.0. from W inslow ,
Larnier & Co. draw n on Glyn. Mills, Currie & Co. for the prints. He praises the english edition of W histler's book.
He had seen Ford's edition and thought the title w as his ow n so he w as glad to see W histler's letter to Smally
about it. Mr. Carter w rote about visiting W histler and admired W histler's w ork. 'Yours truly,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M262
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street (Mills Building), New York, July 12, 1890.
'Dear Mr. W histler; I enclose duplicate bills of exchange draw n July 11th by W inslow , Larner & Co. of New York, More Details
on Glyn, Mills, Currie & Co. of London, to your order for £67-4, in payment of prints I take from you, should the
original bill not reach you. Yours truly,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M263
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, 26 November 1890. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' At a public lecture on w ood engravings & etchings Louis Fagan classed W histler w ith Rembrandt as
an etcher, citing his 'The Kitchen' and 'Riault' & Thames etchings as examples. M. w ould have liked to include More Details
later etchings of Brussels, Venice and Amsterdam, the French 'Chancellerie' and drypoint figures. M. show ed
Fagan his collection w hich needs only a few early etchings, portraits of Riault, Mann, Astruc, W histler's mother,
and Maude, and the 'model resting', to be complete. Sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'Faithfully yours/How ard
Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M264
Letter from How ard Mansfield to W illiam Bell. 35 Wall Street (Mills Building), New York, June 20, 1891. 'Dear Sir;' More Details
He acknow ledges B.'s letter and the etching by W histler w hich he w ill pay for w hen he comes to London in July
'Yours truly,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M265
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street (Mills Building), New York, Oct. 16th
1891. 'My dear Mr. W histler;' Apparently Frederick W. W hittridge is out of the country and can only be reached
c/o Messrs. Brow n, Shipley & Co., so M. could not contact him for W. Before he sailed he w ent to see how More Details
effective W histler's hanging of the appalling exhibition at Liverpool w as, and had a look at 'The Fur Jacket'
again. He also found the spot from w hich W histler had etched Speke Hall. He sends his regards to W histler's
w ife and Miss Philip. 'Faithfully yours,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M266
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York.], Nov. 20. 1891. 'Dear
Mr. W histler;' M. w ould like W histler to get the Fine Art Society to send him the proof of 'Pierrot' w hich W histler
show ed him, w ith the Venice etchings, because it is finer than the impression he has. He read that on 26 More Details
October Sheridan Ford w as fined for pirating W histler's w ritings w hen the case w as heard in Antw erp. M. has
framed W histler's first colour lithograph and hopes he has done more. M. is lending five etchings to an
exhibition at the Chicago Art Institute in December. He sends his regards to Mrs. W histler and Miss Philip.
'Faithfully yours,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M267
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], December 4, 1891.
'Dear Mr. W histler;' M. gave a lecture on 'Original Etchings' in the previous w inter w hich Messrs. Dodd, Mead & More Details
Co. w ish to publish in expanded form illustrated w ith some originals. M. w ould like to include prints by W, van's
Gravesande, Platt, and Church. Freer visited M. recently and w ill be asking W histler for some more lithographs.
He sends his regards to Mrs W histler and Miss Philip 'Yours faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M268
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], Feby 25/92. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' He congratulates W histler on the aw ard of the Legion of Honor and the purchase of the portrait of
his mother by the Luxembourg Museum, but w ishes it could have gone to the Metropolitan Museum. He is sorry More Details
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Mrs. Hutchinson is having to sell the collection of W histler's etchings made by her husband. He reminds W histler
that a friend w ill be calling at the Fine Art Society to pick up some impressions of Venice etchings selected by
W histler and the 'Pierrot': and asks about etchings for his forthcoming book. He w as talking about W histler to
Freer. He sends his regards to Mrs. W histler and Miss Philip 'Yours faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M269
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], July 29/92. 'My dear
Mr. W histler;' M. enjoyed W histler's catalogue and the just revenge he took on his critics. M. has w ritten the More Details
first chapter of his book, but unless W histler is prepared to let him have an etching it w ill not be illustrated. M.
and his brother hope to see W histler and his w ife in Paris in August; he sends his regards to Miss Philip 'Yours
faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M270
Letter from How ard Mansfield to Beatrix W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 35 Wall Street, [New York], Dec. 30,
1892. 'My dear Mrs. W histler;' Miss Gill w rote that W histler and his w ife w ere now living in their new house. M. More Details
sends her (Beatrix) an American flag for it & says how much he enjoyed his visit. He saw W histler again in
London, & promises to let him know about Chicago. He has already had discussions w ith Ives, Freer and
Kennedy. 'Yours sincerely,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M271
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street, [New York], January 10, 1893. 'My dear
Mr. W histler;' Halsey C. Ives, Chief of the Department of Fine Arts for the Chicago Exhibition, told M. they w ould
like to include etchings by W histler. Freer sent him copies of the rules w hich do say w orks must be approved by More Details
the selection committee. They hope he w ill send 50 etchings to the American section, and M. includes a list of
53 for W histler's comments. They w ould be selected from the collections of M., Freer, Avery, Havemeyer &
Vanderbilt. He sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Yours faithfully/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M273
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street, [New York], May 15/93. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' M. corrected the list of etchings as much as possible in conformance w ith W histler's list. The 59
etchings w ere hanging together on the line, three deep, in the U.S. section at the opening of the Chicago Fair. More Details
Five of his paintings w ere also hung, M. saw tw o large portraits of w omen including Lady Archibald Campbell,
the [Princesse de la Pays du Porcelaine], and 'Nocturne-Valparaiso'. He w rote to Untermeyer but does not
know if 'The Falling Rocket' could have been sent in time. M. sends his regards to W histler's w ife 'Yours
faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M274
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street, [New York], May 15, 1893. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' W hen M. w as in Paris W histler kindly agreed to do an etching for his book 'Original Etching', but since More Details
the publisher, Mead of Dodd, Mead & Co. has not heard from W histler he assumes that this cannot be done. He
hopes to complete it by August. 'Yours faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M275
Letter from James McNeill W histler to How ard Mansfield. [1893] 'My dear Mr Mansfield-' W histler has been busy More Details
but is still prepared to send M. a plate, although the difficulties about getting it properly printed seem
insurmountable and he think the book may not have an entirely good influence. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M276
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street, [New York],May 4, 1894. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' He w ill send W histler a photograph of his etchings hanging at the Chicago Fair. They hung upstairs
and w ere w idely admired. Being hung together they w ere more important than the pictures w hich w ere More Details
separated. Both Freer & M. look forw ard to receiving impressions of the recent Paris etchings to add to the
current lithographs. He w ould also like impressions from the late Venetian states. He sends his regards to
W histler's w ife. 'Yours faithfully,/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M277
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 35 Wall Street, [New York], August 1. 1894. 'Dear Mr.
W histler;' Kennedy said W histler had asked him about M.'s book on 'Original Etching' w hich he w as to do an More Details
etching for. M. has not heard from the publishers, Dodd, Mead & Co., but Mead has died, and M. has done very
little more and thinks he may never complete it. 'Yours faithfully,/How ard Mansfield'
MS Whistler M278
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], January 1, 1895.
'Dear Mr. W histler;' 'The W hite Girl' has been on exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, and Haden's collection
of W histler's etchings, at the Grolier Club, w as an unprecedented success. M. lent some from his collection to More Details
the St. Botolph Club in Boston, w here 'The Lady in a fur jacket' hangs in the Museum of Fine Arts: He is sending
W histler a catalogue. Freer w rote of W histler to M. as he w as leaving Paris. M. hopes W histler and his w ife are
w ell. 'Yours faithfully/How ard Mansfield'
MS Whistler M279
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. Saranac Club, Bartlett Carry, Franklin, Co. N.Y., August
25. 1901. 'Dear Mr. W histler:' M. sent W histler the catalogue of the Buffalo Exposition and now sends a
photograph of his etchings on view there. The Venice etchings w ere the main feature of the tw elve feet of More Details
hanging space. He got a gold medal both for his etching and paintings. M. and his w ife remember their visit to
W histler's studio in London a year ago and their purchase of 'the little "Forget me not" picture. Mrs. M. and Miss
Margaret send their regards 'Faithfully yours,/How ard Mansfield'
MS Whistler M280
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Mansfield. nd 25 Sept 1901 [Sept x Oct 1901] 'Dear Mr. Mansfield-'
W histler thanks M. for his photograph of his etchings and is pleased w ith the arrangement of the group. He More Details
asks M. to thank the President and Committee on his behalf for the honours aw arded to him. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M281
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 49 Wall Street, [New York], October 30, 1901. 'Dear Mr.
W histler:' He w ill send W histler tw o larger photographs of his etchings at Buffalo, in answ er to his letter, and is
glad W histler liked the exhibit. M. is arranging a more representative exhibition of W histler's etchings at the More Details
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for their annual exhibition January-May 1902: they w ill be in W histler
frames, and he encloses a list for W histler's comments. His w ife and Miss Margaret send greetings. 'Faithfully
yours,/How ard Mansfield'
MS Whistler M282
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 21 West 36th Street, [New York], Mar. 29, 1902. 'Dear
Mr. W histler:' W histler may have received the gold Medal of Honor aw ard from the Pennsylvania Academy of
Fine Arts: and M. encloses a copy of the catalogue, listing the 67 etchings. Press comment w as completely More Details
flattering and useless for W histler's annotated catalogues. Kennedy has published a supplement to Wedmore's
catalogue of W histler's etchings. There are still some ommitted, such as about seven Mr. Macgeorge of Glasgow
has. M. w ould like to w rite a complete catalogue some day. He asks for a copy of the portrait W histler gave
Margaret. Mrs. M. sends her regards. 'Faithfully yours/How ard Mansfield.'
MS Whistler M283
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler, Garlant's Hotel, London. Seal Harbour, Mount Desert
Island, Maine, August 23. 1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler:' M. heard that W histler w as better before he heard he w as
ill and saw the obituaries! M. has been photographed by Mrs. Gertrude Kasebier, looking at W histler's etching More Details
'The Engraver', and he sends W histler a print. He remembers seeing W histler at Garlant's Hotel in summer
1900. Mrs. M. and Margaret send their best w ishes 'Faithfully yours, How ard Mansfield'
MS Whistler M284
Letter from How ard Mansfield to James McNeill W histler. 49 Wall Street, [New York], Nov. 3. 1902. 'Dear Mr.
W histler:' M. and his w ife saw in W histler's studio in London tw o years ago a portrait of a girl or boy in a red
cap. They w ere told by Mr. & Mrs. Babbott saw it recently in W histler's studio and said it had been exhibited as More Details
'The Little Cardinal' in Paris. M. asks W histler to send them a photograph because they w ould like to buy it. M.
has acted as intermediary in buying etchings and the painting of 'Little Miss Brow n' for Babbott's collection, and
they w ere delighted to meet W histler at last. Mrs. M. and Margaret send greetings. 'Faithfully yours/How ard
Mansfield'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Marchant, The Director, 5 Regent Street, Waterloo Place. 74 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, 22 February 1903. 'Dear Sir.' M. promised W histler and Canfield that his picture of Rosa Corder
w ould be taken care of by Izod, w ho w as generally recommended. In fact he sent someone else and W histler More Details
did not know this until the picture had been varnished. He w ould like M. and Izod to come on Tuesday at
midday to see w hat can be done about the bloom w hich has appeared on the picture, before it goes to
America. 'Very truly./(sg) J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler M288
Card from Henry Stacy Marks to James McNeill W histler. 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, N.W., May 23.
1894. 'My dear W histler-' He thanks W histler for the cutting and w ill bring it privately to the notice of the Arts More Details
[Club] as W histler did at the Beefsteak [Club]. He w ill keep an eye on the Pall Mall for any further new s. 'Yours
alw ays faithfully/H.S. Marks'
MS Whistler M290
Card from Henry Stacy Marks to James McNeill W histler. 17, Hamilton Terrace, St. John's Wood, N.W., May 28
1894. 'My dear W histler-' He acknow ledges W histler's letter, and encloses a copy of his ow n letter to Buzzard. More Details
At the Club he heard people discussing W histler's second letter to the [Pall Mall Gazette]. He w ill let W histler
know w hat happens after the committee meeting on Tuesday. 'Faithfully alw ays/H.S. Marks'
MS Whistler M292
Letter from Lillian Warren Spencer-Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough to James McNeill W histler. 3 Carlton House
Terrace, [London] S.W., Sunday [1892] [March x Autumn]. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Apologises for being unable to visit
W histler on Monday and suggests that the Duke and herself should call round to his house on Tuesday at 3 More Details
o'clock. 'Believe me / Yours very truly / S. Marlborough'.
[The Duke of Marlborough commissioned W histler to paint his portrait after the Goupil Gallery Exhibition of
March-April 1892, and invited the W s to Blenheim for the autumn. The Duke died before this could be done.
(Life, Chap. XXXVI)]
MS Whistler M293
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Marsden. nd. [c. 1885] 'Dear Mr. Marsden-' W histler reminds M. that
w hen he came w ith an adviser to decide w hether to exhibit W histler's pastels, he w as advised to leave them More Details
alone: W histler does not think his clientele has changed in spite of M's occasional expressions of interest in
W histler's w ork. (unsigned).
[Probably aroused by Dow desw ell's exhibitions of W histler's w ork, 1884 & 1886]
MS Whistler M299
Letter from Tom Maxw ell to James McNeill W histler. Studio, 101 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow , Monday 23 Feb More Details
1903. 'Dear Sir' M. ow ns the etching Chelsea Bridge and has learnt much from W histler's w ork. Congratulates
W histler on the honour received from the University. 'Yours sincerely/Tom Maxw ell.'
MS Whistler M300
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Henry May, Rue St Benoit. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1899] 'Book (or Books), More Details
1899..../Eden versus W histler./ The Baronet and the Butterfly,/ A Valentine w ith a Verdict.'
MS Whistler M301
Letter from James McNeill W histler to 'Mayfair'. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [77 x 78] 'Dear Sir-' An article in
Piccadilly this w eek entitled 'The upside dow n joke' maligns W, the May Fair, and an unknow n lady. 'Faithfully More Details
Yours-/J.A.McN.W histler-'.
[GMB.7 re offensive article in the Picadilly]
MS Whistler M302
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Giuseppe Mazzini. [before 1872] 'Dear General-' W histler thanks him for
his present w ith the inscription on the front page. His mother w ould have appreciated this testimony. W histler
has alw ays been grateful for M.'s open championship of his w ork at a time w hen he had few supporters. 'Yours More Details
very sincerely/JAMW.'
[Mazzini died in 1872: The book is no longer in collection: Trixie's note is of course post 1888]
MS Whistler M303
Letter from Mortimer Menpes to James McNeill W histler. Osborn Lodge, Fulham, [1884?] [1887?] 'My dear
Master.' M. delivered W histler's letter. He w as surprised at the directness of the oil sketches exhibited. He More Details
admires W histler's ability to deal w ith detail andbreadth of vision unlike Frith w ho fails in breadth and Corot, in
detail; and is grateful for the honour of know ing W. Sends his regards to Sickert '...Yours sincerely/M.I. Menpes.'
MS Whistler M304
Letter from Mortimer Menpes to James McNeill W histler. Osborn Lodge, Fulham, S.W., [1885] 'Dear W histler,'
W histler's lecture exceeded the expectations M. had even from his preview s. He expresses his w illingness to
help W histler in any w ay. He did not think much of Oscar's article in the Pall Mall, this w eek. 'Believe me, dear More Details
W histler/Your devoted friend/Menpes.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler M305
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mortimer Menpes. [March 1889] 'You w ill blow your brains out- of course-
Piggott has show n you w hat to do, under the circumstances, and you know your w ay to Spain- Goodbye!' More Details
[See Gentle Art p.235 (letter to Truth 28 March 1889) Pennell Life 6th ed. p.298]
MS Whistler M306
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mortimer Menpes. [March 1889] 'You w ill blow your brains out- of course-
Piggott has show n you w hat to do, under the circumstances, and you know your w ay to Spain- Goodbye!' More Details
[See Gentle Art p.235 (letter to Truth 28 March 1889) Pennell Life 6th ed. p.298]
MS Whistler M308
Card from Mortimer Menpes to James McNeill W histler. Paris, [1888?] 'Dear W histler I have w ithdraw n my More Details
resignation from the Royal Painter Etchers- dont [ ] it unw ise yet- W hen last in London I dined w ith Irving &
saw your splendid portrait of him- It is indeed a remarkable picture- Yours sincerely/Mortimer Menpes.'
MS Whistler M309
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mortimer Menpes, Paris. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W., [1888?] 'No O!
careless Kangaroo!- The "remarkable" painting you meant to w rite to me about, w as the Piano picture you saw More Details
at Haden's, w here you distinguished yourself!- '/ (signed w ith butterfly) 'Tous mes compliments!/some one in
Paris w ill translate this for you.'
MS Whistler M316
Letter from Menzies, Black & Menzies to J.J. Cow an. 123 George Street, Edinburgh, 31 Oct 1901. More Details
Advising that W histler should inform Public Prosecutor of his suspicions regarding pictures purchased by Cow an
from Mr Reid.
MS Whistler M317
Account from Mercier, Ancienne Maison Fontaine (Successeur de Durant) to James McNeill W histler. Cite Bergere More Details
No. 2bis, Faubourg Montmartre, Paris, 31 Mars 1862. Bill for 231 fr. for tw o frames. 'Pour acquit/Mercier'
MS Whistler M320
Letter from George Vulliamy to E.W. Godw in. Metropolitan Board of Works, Superintending Architect's
Department, Spring Gardens, SW, 22 November 1877. 'Dear Sir,' He asks G. to send him rough specifications of More Details
W histler's building in Tite Street so that he can tell the Board 'I am, Dear Sir,/Yours truly/George Valliamy'
MS Whistler M321
Letter from W. W yke Smith to G. & W. Webb, 11 Austin Friars EC. Metropolitan Board of Works, Solicitors
Department, Spring Gardens SW, 27 February 1878. 'Dear Sirs/Chelsea Embankment/Plots 37 and 38' The
Board w ill not give W histler the lease until the terms of the building agreement are met. He must submit plans
and elevations of the proposed building and agree to alterations made by the Architect of the Board and More Details
adhere to the approved plans. Instead he has continued to build w ithout their final approval. If W histler's
architect comes to an agreement over modifications w ith the architect Vulliamy they w ill still grant the lease.
'Yours faithfully/W. W yke Smith/per Geo P Jackson'
MS Whistler M322
Letter from George Vulliamy to E.W. Godw in. Metropolitan Board of Works, Architect's Office, Spring Gardens,
SW, 8 March 1878. 'Dear Sir,' He w ill see G. tomorrow at 12 pm to discuss W histler's house on Chelsea More Details
Embankment in connection w ith their solicitors recent correspondence. He hopes G. has altered the elevation
'Yours faithfully/George Vulliamy'
MS Whistler M323
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vulliamy. [March 1878] 'Dear Sir-' Godw in has draw n another elevation of
W histler's house to meet the w ishes of the Board and W histler has submitted it. W histler thinks the mosaic More Details
decoration w ill enrich the effect of the house as the Board appears to w ant. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M324
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Vulliamy]. [March 1878] 'I have sent in a new draw ing of the elevation of
my house...' In accord w ith V.'s suggestions Godw in has draw n up some new plans w hich W histler thinks are More Details
even better and w hich W histler sends to be submitted to the Board. He hopes V. approves the effect of greater
height and the proportions of the Tow er. 'Believe me dear Sir/Yours faithfully/J-.'
MS Whistler M325
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vulliamy. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [March 1878] 'Dear Mr. Vulliamy-' He
hopes that the Board approved Godw ins new draw ings and if V. has finished w ith them W histler w ould like him More Details
to return them by the bearer. He invites V. to Sunday breakfast at 11 am. 'Very faithfully Yours/J A McN. W histler'
MS Whistler M326
Letter from George Vulliamy to E.W. Godw in. Metropolitan Board of Works, Architect's Office, Spring Gardens, More Details
SW, 19 March 1878. 'Dear Sir:' W histler can have the lease of his house in Tite Street w hen it has been altered
according to the elevation G. gave V. 'Yours faithfully/George Vulliamy'
MS Whistler M327
Letter from George Vulliamy to E.W. Godw in, 8 Victoria Chambers. Metropolitan Board of Works, Architect's
Office, Spring Gardens, SW, 17 April 1878. 'Dear Sir,/Mr W histlers house/Chelsea/' He has been w aiting for the More Details
return of the elevation he signed and approved and gave to G.'s representative on 21 March. 'Yours
faithfully/George Vulliamy'
MS Whistler M328
Letter from George Vulliamy to E.W. Godw in, Victoria Chambers, Westminster. Metropolitan Board of Works,
Architect's Office, Spring Gardens, SW, 15 May 1878. 'My dear Sir' W hen V. saw W histler's house on Chelsea
Embankment on 1 May few of the additions indicated on the approved elevation had been made: and a report More Details
made to him yesterday states there is still little progress: he w ill report this to theCommittee on Monday.
W histler has been going ahead w ithout authorisation in violation of the lease w hich he signed. 'Yrs
faithfully/George Vulliamy'
MS Whistler M329
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Board of Works. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 20 May 1878. 'Gentlemen-'
W histler has put up the mouldings, panelling etc required by the Board and is w aiting for a sculptor to complete
the designs. They have no right now to w ithhold his lease. W hile they do so he cannot obtain the money to
complete the building. His ow n house has been let. He has abandoned his plans to have mosaic on the facade More Details
in accord w ith their w ishes for carved panels. 'I have the honour to be, Gentlemen/Your obedient servant
J.A.McNeill W histler'.
[John Cossins w as W histler's servant at this time. Original in Greater London Record Office, ref MBW histler
1298]
MS Whistler M330
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Board of Works. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 23 May 1878. 'Gentlemen,' He
acknow ledges their letter of 20 May refusing his request. The panels and mouldings approved by the Board are
up and the builder has finished: he is only w aiting for a sculptor to complete the bas-reliefs. He is about to be
turned out of his present house and needs both the house and studio immediately. Doubtless they w ould More Details
prefer the carving done by notable sculptors like Boehm, Leighton or Watts, and this w ill take some time. If he
does not receive the lease tomorrow his solicitor w ill sue them for damages. 'I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen/Your obedient servant/J A McNeill W histler-'.
[Draft of MS W histler M331]
MS Whistler M331
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Board of Works. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 23 May 1878. 'Gentlemen,' He
acknow ledges their letter of 20 May refusing his request. The panels and mouldings approved by the Board are
up and the builder has finished: he is only w aiting for a sculptor to complete the bas-reliefs. He is about to be
turned out of his present house and needs both the house and studio immediately. Doubtless they w ould More Details
prefer the carving done by notable sculptors like Boehm, Leighton or Watts, and this w ill take some time. If he
does not receive the lease tomorrow his solicitor w ill sue them for damages. 'I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,/Your obedient servant/J A McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler M337
Letter from Sir Henry Bruce Meux to James McNeill W histler. 41, Park Lane, W., April 27. [1889] 'Dear Sir' He asks
W histler to send the portrait of Lady Meux in a sable dress to Miss Goold at the College for Men and Women, More Details
29 Queen Square for an exhibition of his w ork on 1 May. Lady Meux w ill give him another sitting if this is
required to complete it 'Yours truly/H B Meux'
MS Whistler M338
Telegram from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler, 454, Fulham Road. 41, Park Lane, Jy. 29. 86. 'Can
Alice come this morning you cannot have the dress after this w eek as it w ill be made in to a cloak reply More Details
paid/Lady Meux'.
Recto
MS Whistler M338a
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Valerie Meux, 41, Park Lane. 454, Fulham Rd., Jy. 29. 86. 'Just
received telegram being absent yesterday w aited for your picture three w eeks running absolutely impossible
now must leave tow n cannot struggle w ith melting maids in altered furs ridiculous prefer to pay back money More Details
though as alw ays charming w ill paint you quite a new portrait new arrangement if you promise to stand for it
yourself/W histler'.
Verso
MS Whistler M339
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW. 41, Park Lane, W., Sp.
22. 91. [Env.] 'Dear Mr W histler' She sends W histler some fruit, enjoyed seeing him in the afternoon, and does More Details
not feel like being painted 'as a Spanish female of the 15th century' 'Yours in Truth/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M340
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. 41, Park Lane, W., Nov. 28th. 1891. 'Dear Mr W histler' More Details
She has not received the picture and does not really w ant it reframed. She w ill send him 'the pink one' to be
varnished. She does not think she is w ell enough to pose. 'Yours sincerely/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M341
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross, Herts, Jan. 13th.
1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' She w ill not see the portrait in London before it goes to Paris but is glad it w as w ell More Details
received. Her husband w ill not sell it. She thinks soft colours suit her and w ould w ant to w ear 'something
dreamy' if she posed for him again! 'W ith kind regards/Sincerely yours/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M342
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. Dauntsey House, Chippenham, W ilts, Feb. 12th. 1892.
'Dear Mr W histler' She agrees to pay for the new frames. She congratulates him on recent honours. One of her More Details
portraits is on exhibition in Paris and she thought W histler had the 'pink picture' there as w ell. She does not
fancy posing for him. She sends him a piece about 'Theobalds & my menagerie.' 'Sincerely yours/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M343
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross, Herts, June 29th
1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W hen she receives her pink portrait she w ill agree to lend the black and w hite one to More Details
an exhibition, but not if Mr. Stuart-Wortley is arranging it. She, and not Sir Henry, w ill make the decision. 'Yours
Sincerely/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M344
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. Theobalds Park, Waltham Cross, Herts, Aug. 16th.
1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' She thanks him for the presscuttings praising her portrait in Paris: she thought it the More Details
best in the Bond Street gallery. She w ill ask Sir Henry about lending the black and w hite portrait but does not
think they can lend both at once, and she does not w ant Mr. A. Stuart-Wortley to w rite about it. 'Yours
sincerely/V B Meux'
MS Whistler M345
Letter from Lady Valerie Meux to James McNeill W histler. 41, Park Lane, W., Dec. 2nd. 92. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Sir More Details
Henry agrees to lend the picture. Last time the pink picture w as borrow ed the frame w as damaged. She w ill
shortly be in Paris to buy dresses but not to pose. 'Yrs Sincerely/V.B. Meux'
MS Whistler M347
Letter from C.H. Middleton-Wake to James McNeill W histler. The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 17 Savile Row ,
[London] W., Sep 29. 1881. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Fagan at the British Museum show ed M. a copy of correspondence More Details
betw een W histler and Haden w hich had been published. M. w ould like a copy of this since he also once
received unsavoury letters from Haden 'Yrs very truly/C.H. Middleton-Wake'
MS Whistler M348
Letter from John Everett Millais to James McNeill W histler. 2 Palace Gate, Kensington, 17 Feb 1881. 'Dear
W histler I w as so charmed w ith your Venice w ork that I cannot resist w riting you a line to say so. They gave me More Details
real pleasure. The gradations, tenderness, & lovely tints of sunset, & sea quite delighted me yrs sincerely/J E
Millais'
MS Whistler M349
Letter from Lady Adeline Milner to James McNeill W histler. Old Ferry House, 5, Chelsea Embankment, S.W.,
[1885] 'Dear Mr. W histler' She thanks W histler for sending three cards for his 'Ten O'clock'. She did not return in More Details
time to attend, but has read about it. She invites W histler to visit her. 'Yrs sincerely/Adeline Milner'.
[Adeline nee Beckett, w ife of Sir Frederick George Milner 7th Bt., w ho w as MP for York 1883-5]
MS Whistler M350
Card from Octave Mirbeau to James McNeill W histler. Clos St. Blaise, Carrieres s/Poissy, Seine et Oise,
[1893x5?] 'Cher ami, Merci de votre charmante lettre. J'accepte avec le plus vif plaisir votre invitation a More Details
Dimanche donc, midi. /Presentez, je vous prie mes respectueux hommages a Madame W histler, et bien
fidelement votre ami. Octave Mirbeau.'
MS Whistler M352
Card from Octave Mirbeau to James McNeill W histler, Hotel Chatham, Rue, Paris. Clos St. Blaise, Carrieres
s/Poissy, Seine et Oise, 19 Mars 95 [Env.] 'Cher ami Bien de notre chevalier. Je pense que le delai est passe, et More Details
que nous n'avons plus qu'a rediger ce que, nous autres hommes d'epee, appelons un proces-verbal de
cadence. Je m'attendais a cette solution. Preparez donc, cher ami, votre fine ironie, et prevenez Griffin que je
serai a 9 heures, demain mercredi, a l'Hotel chateau. a vous fidelement/Octave Mirbeau.'
MS Whistler M353
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Algernon Bertram Mitford, Baron Redesdale. [nd.] [1886]-? 1902. 'Mon
cher Ami-' He congratulates M. on being created a Lord and thinks that if Leighton paints him in peer's robes he
w ill look like a Titian. Calcroft w as telling W histler about M.'s horses. W histler recommends Wallace, a painter of
horses, a friend of W histler, Boehm and Leighton. (unsigned). More Details
[A.B. Freeman-Mitford of Batsford Park, Glos. & Birdhope Craig, Northumberland. b1837, succeeded to estates
of Earl of Redesdale 1886 & assumed name Freeman as w ell as Mitford. The Earl had died w ithout marrying &
his title became extinct. (John Thomas Freeman-Mitford, 2nd Baron Redesdale, treated Earl of Redesdale 1877.)
A.B. Mitford created Baron Redesdale in 1902 - see Henrietta Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie BP II A/2]
MS Whistler M354
Letter from Clementine Mitford to James McNeill W histler. Sat. Feb. 20th. 1885. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Bertie
described the success of W histler's lecture last night. She is sorry she had to miss it and hopes it w ill be More Details
published. Mrs. Flow er called but M. w as asleep. She hopes W histler w ill visit her in a w eek or so. 'Yours very
sincerely/Clementine Mitford./.'
[Ten O'Clock. See BP III B/9 - she invited W histler to visit her, after death of her father 7 Earl of Ainslie]
MS Whistler M356
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, [before Oct 1887?] 'Mon cher
W histler' He w ill be delighted to exhibit w ith W histler in London. Duret w ill let him know the arrangements. He More Details
suggests the society may object to artists from abroad and that W histler w ill get into trouble. H w ill see
W histler shortly in Paris or at the exhibition in London. 'tout a vous/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M357
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 25 Oct. 87. 'Mon cher W histler'
He has been in Paris seeing to the despatch of his pictures through Boussod Valadon. He hopes the committee More Details
w ill not be too shocked by them. He w ill be in London on the 20 or 25th, and they w ill discuss the exhibition in
Paris. 'Mille amities et a bientot/votre/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M358
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny [par Vernon, Eure.], Mercredi [Dec 1887?] 'Mon cher
ami' Partez-vous Vendredi matin? l'exposition est-elle pour demain? envoyez-moi une depeche des le recu de More Details
ma lettre et si vous partez Vendredi je viendrai demain soir pour diner, autrement je ne viendrai que Vendredi
matin a vous/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M359
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Chateau de la Pinede, Pres Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, [end
of Feb/beg. March? 1888] 'Mon cher Ami' He left Paris w ithout seeing W histler and has been in the Midi tw o
months w orking hard. He w ill be back 1 April for their exhibition and hopes W histler managed to paint some
things for it in the w inter. There w ill be few er exhibitors. He heard from Mallarmé w ho expresses his admiration More Details
for W histler but did not say anything about the translation he w as to do. He cannot take advantage of the
membership of the Beefsteak Club for a month from 22 February and hopes this offer can be renew ed some
time w hen he w ill be in London. 'votre Claude Monet'.
[Date gained probably from letter from W.D.? Scoones (MS W histler S39) to W histler about Monet's election to
the Beefsteak Club]
MS Whistler M360
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 15 Mai 88. 'Mon cher W histler' He
has had problems w ith the exhibition. He refuses to have anything more to do w ith Durand-[Ruel]. Petit has More Details
offered his gallery for October or November. He imagines that W histler w ould rather exhibit w ith M. at Durand
but does not w ish to influence him. He agrees to exhibit w ith W histler in London in the follow ing season. 'a
vous d'amitie/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M361
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 30 Novb. 88. 'Cher ami' He w as
recently in Paris and did not realise W histler w as there too: he is sorry he did not see W histler in London but More Details
he w as w ith Sargent all the time. He heard W histler did some fine etchings in Touraine. He asks if W histler
plans an exhibition in London and looks forw ard to seeing his w ork at their big exhibition in Paris. He sends his
regards to W histler's w ife. 'a vous d'amities/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M362
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, [early 1889?] 'Mon cher W histler'
He enjoyed W histler's letter describing the 'desastre d'oldham'. It has not been mentioned in the papers, w hich More Details
are occupied w ith 'sieur Boulanger'. M. has been in Paris but did not see Degas. Mallarmé liked the articles; his
translation of the poems of Edgar Poe has been a success. Mirbeau is at Casa Carola, Menton, Alpes Maritimes
and w ill not be back until May. M. sends his regards to W histler's w ife 'a vous d'amitie/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M363
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Fresselines Creuse [?], 28 Avril 89. 'Cher W histler' He is More Details
very sorry that he cannot make the journey to Paris to be present at the banquet in W histler's honour, to show
his friendship and admiration of W. 'a vous d'amities/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M364
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 1er. Dec 89. 'Mon cher W histler'
He congratulates W histler on being made Chevalier de la legion d'honneur. He does not know if W histler More Details
remained in Paris after their pleasant meeting there. He sends his regards to W histler's w ife 'a vous
d'amities/moncher ami/et encore Bravo/Bravo. /Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M365
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 2 Avril 91. 'Cher W histler' M.
recommends the w ork of a young w riter, Geffroy, a close friend of himself and Mirbeau, w ho w ishes to w rite an
article on W histler for the new journal L'art dans les deux mondes. Geffroy visited W histler in London last
w inter. M. hopes W histler w ill let Geffroy have some draw ings for the article. M. thanks W histler for the tw o More Details
lithographs w hich Mallarmé passed on to him, and w ould like some more. He sends his regards to W histler's
w ife. 'a vous/Claude Monet'.
[Repr. W ildenstein, cat. rais. of Monet, no. 1103]
MS Whistler M366
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 12 Juin 91. 'Mon cher W histler' More Details
He is sorry he could not accept W histler's invitation w hile W histler w as in Paris. He thanks Mrs. W histler for her
letter. 'votre ami/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M367
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 4 Dec 91. 'Cher Ami' He More Details
congratulates W histler on his entry into the Musée du Luxembourg. He plans to go to London at the end of the
follow ing w eek. He sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'a vous d'amities/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M368
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 3 Janvier 92. 'Mon cher ami' M.
expresses his admiration for W, and says how much he enjoyed going w ith W histler to the Club in Chelsea, More Details
w here he appreciated the sympathy of the young artists. He hopes W histler is getting on w ith the portrait.
Mlle. Hoschede joins him in sending best w ishes to the ladies. M. is having dinner w ith Mallarmé next w eek.
'amities/Claude Monet'
MS Whistler M369
Letter from Claude Monet to James McNeill W histler. Giverny par Vernon, Eure, 18 Mai 96. 'Mon cher W histler' He
admired W histler's w ife and sympathises w ith him in his grief. He expresses his feelings of friendship and More Details
admiration for W. 'a vous de tout coeur/Claude Monet.'
[Repr. W ildenstein, cat. rais. of Monet, no. 1349]
MS Whistler M370
Letter from Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 17 October 1885. 'Fiat nox et fiat
lux.' A short poem, three verses of four lines each, starting 'Des portraits brillants-et pourtant sombres,' and More Details
ending 'Des creations du Dieu- W histler!', contrasting certain aspects of W histler's w ork: the freedom and
precision of his technique, and the brilliant light and clarity of vision w hich may be seen in his dark portraits and
mysterious landscapes. 'RMF' (monogram)
MS Whistler M371
Letter from Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. [1885] 'Fiat nox - Fiat lux' Three
verses of four lines: w ith several alterations to w ords and punctuation, in the first verse, and the last line of More Details
the third verse: 'Des creations- du dieu W histler!' (unsigned).
MS Whistler M372
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. [1887] 'Cher Monsieur W histler'
M.'s cousin Mme. Greffulhe said W histler asked after him. He w ould have liked to go w ith W histler round his More Details
exhibition, w here he particularly liked the little shop w ith its oranges and bottles of sw eets. 'Mille souvenirs/
affectueux de/sympathie/ artistique/RMF.' (monogram).
[Exp. Georges Petit.]
MS Whistler M373
Letter from Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 41, Quai d'Orsay, 10 May 1887. 'Voila,
cher Monsieur/ W histler, et n'oubliez pas la belle petite boutique promise, impatiemment attendue, et a laquelle More Details
vous me feriez grand plaisir de joindre une bonne photographie de vous./Mille sympathiques/souvenirs./Robert
de Montesquiou'.
MS Whistler M374
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. [May 1887] 'Je suis tres touche
cher Comte,' ('Monsieur de Montesquiou' crossed out) W histler w as proud that his w ork had inspired the dainty More Details
poem M. sent him. He is glad that M. liked one of his most recent etchings, and is sending it to him. (unsigned).
[mai 1887]
MS Whistler M375
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Juin [?] 87. 'Cher Monsieur
W histler' He is delighted w ith all the details of the 'petite boutique' w hich W histler send him: the little More Details
customers bring to mind Victor Hugo's verse "J'aime un groupe d'enfants qui rit et se rassemble." W histler's
comparison of his w ork w ith music reminds M. of another line: "La musique parfois me prend comme une mer."
M. is sending W histler a copy of the item on art w hich he admired, and other gifts. 'RMF' (monogram).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. Hotel du Tibre, Rue du Helder 8, nd. [25 May 1888]
'Cher Monsieur de Montesquiou-' He thanks M. for his letter, looks forw ard to seeing his collection, and invites More Details
him to lunch, and to see some etchings, Nocturnes &c. w hich are to be exhibited at Durand-Ruels. W histler has
to leave for London tonight. 'Tout a vous./J. McNeill W histler.'
[25 mai 1888] Ed. New ton, p.44. Exh. May 1888. Original in LC PC; see LC 2/1154-6
MS Whistler M376
Card from Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 25 May 1888. 'Cher Monsieur et ami' He More Details
cannot manage lunch but if W histler is free at tw o they could investigate the 'prestigieux mysteres!' of M.'s
home. 'precieusement a vous/RMF' (monogram).
MS Whistler M377
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, Hotel du Libre, Rue du Helder,
Paris 8. 41, Quai d'Orsay, Ponte des Invalides, 26 May 1888. 'Cher Monsieur W histler' M. w as actually reading a
translation of the [Ten O'Clock Lecture] w hen the copy arrived by post. He invites W histler to visit him on the
follow ing day at 3 pm. w hen his friend Stott is coming. They are capable of appreciating 'plusieurs More Details
Japonaiseries... les mirages des Foukousas, et des Kakemonos...' M. does not think the vicomtesse is fit
enough yet to enjoy a repetition of the enjoyable day they spent last year w ith her. 'Enfin, a demain j'espere...
et 'mille choses choisies.'/Montesquiou/Robert.'
[The 'Ten O'Clock' specifically attacked art critics, as had 'Art & Art Critics'. W histler quarrelled w ith W illiam Stott
of Oldham later in 1888 at the Hogarth Club.]
MS Whistler M378
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. Beefsteak Club, [1888] 'Mon
cher de Montesquiou!-' W histler addresses M. familiarly in view of their increasingly closeness and common More Details
artistic sensibility. '...je me promettais' (incomplete, unsigned).
[Juin 1888]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. Tow er House, Tite Street, nd. [1888?] 'Voila ce qui
arrive-' Lady Archie w ill be at Coombe w ith her husband on Sunday and cannot lunch w ith W. until the Sunday More Details
follow ing. W histler w ill expect M. for lunch both days. 'Toujours'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M379
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 21 June 1888. 'Encore
impossible, helas!/pour ce monsieur.' He cannot come on Sunday but is free on 1 July, w ithout fail. 'Amen- More Details
amenities/R'.
[T.s. copy BP III 5/65a]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 41 Quai d'Orsay, Paris. Hotel du Helder, Rue du
Helder, (postmark) Aug 13 1888. (signed w ith butterfly)/ 'ou nous vous attendons tous - je dis 'tous' mon tres More Details
cher ami a cause du petit papillon en or et soleil que vous avez fait voltiger a travers la Manche a notre
rencontre et qui ne nous quitte plus!'
MS Whistler M380
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street,
Chelsea, London. 13, Caroline Street, Bedford Square, W.C., Ju. 30. 88. (postmark) 'Cette tranche de limon More Details
tendrait a prouver que je suis ici...' He can come the next day, Sunday, at the appointed hour, if that is still
convenient. 'A demain- Amen/Amenites/RMF' (monogram).
[BP III 5/65b - t.s. copy]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, London, nd. [Jan
1889] 'Nous devons etre a l'heure qu'il est bien plus lies. mon tres cher de Montesquiou, que jamais!-' He is
looking forw ard to talking to M. and telling him how he means to destroy a mutual acquaintance. He encloses a More Details
little story to amuse M. He and his w ife w ill be coming over shortly. 'Toujours mon cher ami'/(signed w ith
butterfly).
[[debut 1899] The story is Stott]
MS Whistler M381
Chelsea/London. 10 Fevrier 89. 'Cher diable angelique - ou ange-diabolique - a votre choix.' M. regretted the
lack of communication w ith W. although it could not impair their natural affinity. He now seizes the opportunity
to get in touch again, w ith a similarly isolated being: and he quotes 'chasseurs perdus dans les grands bois'. More Details
He is to send his portrait to the Exposition Universelle, and w ishes W histler had painted it. He understands
W histler's feelings of affection for the objects on his shelves, w ith all their associations : and points a moral
w ith Virgil's bees ... 'Affectueux hommages a Mrs Butterfly./RMF' (monogram).
[T.s. copy BP III 5/65c]
MS Whistler M382
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Mai 89. 'J'eusse mieux fait que
de bien vouloir: ...' It w ould be best if W histler could come w ith Helleu, if he is not too involved in pastels.
W histler know s how to prepare them for the amazing painting, w hich is the most beautiful of all paintings, More Details
appearing to have grow n rather than to have been painted, and to have a life and physical attraction of its
ow n. 'A Dieu cher Diable/RMF' (monogram).
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. nd [May 1889] 'Vous ne vouliez More Details
pas y etre!- vous avez donc cru que je me laissais approuver a la fin?-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M383
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 16 Nov. 89. 'Merci pour la
miraculeuse/ toile d'araignee lochoise,/dear Butterfly!' M. w ould like an etching from 'Madame Trixie', as w ell.
W histler's plant is threatening to grow too big but M.'s japanese gardener Hata w ill restrain it. M. saw 'la More Details
Comtesse' and discussed the latest new s of W histler w ith her. 'Et graces encore a vous!/RMF' (monogram).
[W histler did several etchings, as w ell as (lithographs?), in Loches and area on his honeymoon. T.s. copy BP III
5/65d]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [Dec. 1889] 'Ces droles de "raisons"- je vous les
dirai quand nous dejeunons ensemble bientot-' He continues to impose on M.: w ith a demand for M. to find him More Details
a suitable red ribbon so that he is ready for it to be made into a button immediately. He begs M. not to
encourage their tiny pine tree to grow : it sits at the foot of M.'s big oak tree. (signed w ith a butterfly).
[[decembre 1889] i.e. Send him the Legion d'Honneur so that he can have it as soon as he know s officially]
MS Whistler M384
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler.13 Dec. 89. 'Cher Legionnaire'
W histler's petition w as presented at a convenient moment and W histler w ill soon see the results. This morning More Details
he w ill have received 'les six vermicelles rouges!' M. received his blue rosette the very day of W histler's
nomination, and so w as entitled to speak on his behalf, to his delight. The bush is doing w ell. 'a bientot!/R'.
MS Whistler M385
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac.[1889] 'Votre lettre nous a bien
touche mon cher ami!' W hen they next meet, as the other day, they w ill have lots to discuss. It has been so More Details
thick w ith fog in London for five days that no-one could even see his red ribbon, so they w ill have to w ait till
they can live in Paris. (unsigned)
MS Whistler M386
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac, [Rue Cuichard /Paris
postmark]. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. London/England, Ja. 6 90. [on one Env. only.] More Details
[2 decorated Japanese envelopes addressed to W histler - do not link up w ith any letters. See MS W histler
M388]
MS Whistler M387
Envelope from [Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac] to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Chelsea. nd. More Details
[Same no. as letter dated 6 Jan 1890]
MS Whistler M388
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Janvier 90. '"Mac-Neilliana."' 'La
petite femme- et drapee au mieux!'... four, four-line verses, ending: 'Et le noir morose/N'y mord que pour mieux
sertir les rayons!/RM' The small figure of a w oman, draped in the many folds of a 'peplum', seems to have More Details
originated in Japan or Pompei but she has been created and given vivid life by W histler's mastery of pastel
draw ing, in colours of w hite & blue, lilac & rose, set off by black.
[The last line of the second verse has been w ritten over an erasure.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [Jan 1890] 'Cher Robertus- ' (signed w ith More Details
butterfly). Re gift, page for Comtesse etc.
MS Whistler M389
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac. [Jan 1890] 'Cher Robertus-' The
lovely jew el and the song M. sent have brightened the blackness in w hich London has been enveloped for
days. M. inspired W histler to enter battle w ith Oscar W ilde, and he w ill tell M. w hat transpires. Trixie and he w ill
design a frame for the poem but meanw hile it rests w ith jew el, butterflies, the piece of red embroidery, and the More Details
blue rosette. He asks if the Comtesse has show n M. the small 'arrangement en gris et argent-' W histler sent
her. (signed w ith butterfly).
[2 Jan. 1890. Truth. Accuses W ilde of plagiarism. [janvier 1890]]
MS Whistler M390
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street,
Chelsea, London. [Rue Guichard, Paris, postmark], 14 Janvier 90. 'Cher maitre et precieux ami,' M. thanks More Details
W histler for his kind letter. The little poem is, to M., like W histler's etchings to W, and he asks W histler if he
could return it for a small alteration. M. w ill send it back immediately w ith a present for Trixie. 'Je ne sais qu'une
personne/aussi contente que celle de/L'aquarelle- c'est/ celle du pastel:/R.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Montesquiou, M. Robert de. nd. [January 1890] 'Mauvaise nouvelle!-' They
have been absent from Paris too long and W histler has a lot of w ork on hand in London. He is sending M. 'la More Details
belle eauforte-plein soleil!' and w arns M. against correcting it. His w ife w ould like to see the new copy as soon
as possible (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M391
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 24 Janvier 90. 'Merci!/Helas!' M.
is going to Algeria, but w ill be back to hear about the exhibition in Amsterdam. He has altered the original for More Details
'Dame Beatrix', and replaced the new copy by the decication 'des Venezianeries promises.' 'R'.
MS Whistler M392
Poem sent from James McNeill W histler to Montesquiou-Fezensac, Conte Robert de. [Jan. 1890] 'Siffleur.' Three
verses of four lines, each short (five syllables), starting 'Mon vers est un verre/De Venise,...' and ending 'J'y More Details
trace au fil clair/De l'aventurine/Le nom de W histler.' signed 'RMF' monogram. It is a poem about the creation of
a poem.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. [Jan. 1890] 'Non! ces verres la ne se font plus a
Murano!-'... 'Nous ne vous dirons pas encore Adieu!/'(signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Ed. New ton, p.68 [janvier 1890]]
MS Whistler M393
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac. [Jan 1890] 'Non- Ces verres la ne se
produisent plus a Murano!-' It is several centuries since the art of combining speed, simplicity and vigorous More Details
imagination could produce such a masterpiece as M. sent them from Paris. c 'La Dame Trixie' w as delighted w ith
this 'vers de Venise'. 'Nous ne vous disons pas encore Adieu! .' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M394
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac, [Rue Guichard, Paris. postmark].
Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, London, 20 Janv. 90. postmark. 'Ci- jointe, de naguere, une "fete"-non pas
"chez Therese"- mais chez Elizabeth.' M. sends a four line verse to amuse W: an epigram, that truth can be More Details
deduced from the w ords of an avow ed liar. 'R'.
[The verse is the 12th stanza of Orangerie, of w hich the 11th stanza names W histler specifically. Ed. New ton,
p.69. T.s. copy BP III 5/65e]
MS Whistler M395
Chelsea. Villa Royo, Route de Mustapha Sapo, Alger, Algeria, 20 Fevrier 90. 'Je ne sais quelle chimerique reveri
ej'avais faite au bord de votre avant-dernier mot melancolique, de vous ecrire une lettre sensible!-' M.
remembers his admiration and understanding of W histler in London, w here everyone called him a joker as if to More Details
excuse his activities. Figaro's pertinent w ords are rarely matched by Le Figaro. M. cannot think of anything
useful to say. W histler might like the east after all, because it is not sunny all the time, it is not a martyr to
Jacquemart: and the colour blue is not necessary except as a rhyme for 'Helleu'. M. had an idea for a poem to
thank Beatrix for her idea- her illustration and M's variation- but he has given it up in favour of drinking. 'R'.
MS Whistler M396
Label from [Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac] to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, More Details
Chelsea, London/England. [1890?]
MS Whistler M397
Chelsea/London. [Rue Guichard, Paris postmark], 27 Juin 90. [Env.] 'Precieux maitre, prestigieux/ami, prodigieux
entomologiste!' M. admires the butterflies in many moods w hich adorn the front, the cover, and are associated More Details
tellingly w ith the text of the book: (particularly the one draw n w ith a farthing): and the butterfly and its 'w heel'.
W hen W histler did not reply to M. 'serious letter the little tree, the product of their friendship, died: but it may
yet revive. 'Si non, les dommages/et enterets sont ouverts:/un sou- un souvenir:/Rare feu/R.'
[Re. Gentle Art.]
MS Whistler M398
Chelsea. London. [Preuilly, Indre et Loire (postmark)], 13 February 1891 (postmark) 'Cher Maitre' Since re-
opening communication w ith W histler some fine signed draw ings have found their w ay to M. M. has to be
careful w hat he w rites, in view of the collection of disagreements embodied in W histler's book. He needs an More Details
initiated interpreter, a Covielle, to explain this book. Ladies refuse to translate it as being against their
conscience, and the Rev. Ebenezer Caudray forbids it. W histler w ill have heard of the rumpus over the
Engadine. M., encouraged by his friends, suggests that W histler gets dow n to painting him. He already ow ns a
W histler by Boldini. The revived plant seconds the appeal. 'Je propose- disposez!/RMF' (monogram).
MS Whistler M399
Card from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street,
Chelsea. London. [Preuilly/Indre et Loire postmark], 15 Feb. 91. [Env.] 'Codicille/omis prier vous enquerir pres More Details
votre editeur s'il imprimerait en Francais, sous direction d'un correcteur de cette langue?/olographiquement/r'.
MS Whistler M400
Card from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, More Details
London/England. [Preuilly, Indre et Loire postmark], 26 Fevrier 91. 'Cher Maitre' M. w ill not set out from Paris
before he hears from W histler 'a bon entendeur/Salut!/de beau parleur,/RMF' (monogram).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [March 1891] 'Venez
beau Parleur!-' W histler apologises for not w riting since he received the lovely book. He did not know w here to
start to thank M. for all he ow ed him. They can talk about everything at their next session. They have moved More Details
house, and been travelling around, recently. Now the house is ready, even if it lacks small items like chairs, and
W histler proposes M. comes over and they get on w ith their masterpiece. He has spoken to the editor w ho is
quite prepared to publish in French, just as he published W histler's book in English, and M. can see him w hile
he is over. 'A bientot!- mon cher Bat!/' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M401
Telegraph from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, More Details
London. Paris, Mr 3 91. 'Eh bien eh bien les papillons s'impatient Batt'.
['s'impatientent' is the correct spelling.]
MS Whistler M403
Card from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Mars 91. 'Les Butterflys/sont
poses la,/emus par le/miel de la/lettre fleurie./ Et le Bat/ voletera/ vers vous au/ crepuscule/ de cinq heures/' More Details
(unsigned).
MS Whistler M404
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W.
London. [London W ] postmark, 7 Apr 91. 'Cher Maitre et precieux hote!' He hastens to reassure W histler and More Details
promises to ignore the clock. He means to w rite to W histler irreverently, or, to quote W, as a 'F.F...F...F..Fool!' He
w ill see W histler next day. 'Je vous salue bien affectueusement/et toute votre aimable maison bleue!/RMF'
(monogram).

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [February 1892] More Details
'Cher Poete,' He asks M. to come and pose on Tuesday at 1 pm.: they must continue the picture w hile the paint
is still w et or its perfect surface w ill be lost 'Toujours' (signed w ith butterfly)
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [May/June
1892] 'A demain cher ami et grand Poete!' They w ill not respect the conventions of modern life. 'Mille choses a More Details
vous raconter.' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [March/May 1891] 'O! More Details
cher Poete-' He is expecting several visitors, and errands, to be run, tomorrow and suggests they leave the
picture of 'la Belle Dame' [Comtesse Greffulhe] until Sunday (signed w ith butterfly)

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1891] 'Mais More Details
charme!- Seulement, je crains que la Private View n'ait eu lieu aujourd'hui! Toujours/'(signed w ith butterfly)/'On
peut toujours essayer.'

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [March 1892]
'Un tout petit Adieu! Cher ami et illustre Poete- Nous reviendrons d'ici quelques jours pour vous trouver en More Details
plein triomphe-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M405
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac, [Paris 70 postmark]. 21, Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, London S.W., England, 6 Mai 91. 'Cher Maitre et illustre ami!' M.'s salulation is perfect and fulfils
Baudelaire's idea of the 'beaute du lieu commun'. M. enthuses about his visit to W: the room full of
Japanese/Dutch/ or British Blue and W hite. Tw o salons he has since attended w ere not nearly as satisfying as More Details
their conversations, the jokes about the RA., the good tobacco, the useful discussion of typography. M. resorts
to the 'pause obscure' of Shelley rather than continue these reminiscencies: a sw an song 'meilleur champion
que Tom Taylor,'. 'RMF' (monogram).
[?Dona Sol? See Julian, p.134. Ivory tow er aesthetics. Shelley-implication. T.s. copy BP III 5/65g]
MS Whistler M406
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,
London/England. [Rue Guichard, Paris 70 postmark],8 Juin 91. [Env.] 'Cher "Ami",' W histler is suffering from 'flu.
The post delayed the arrival of W histler's gift. W histler w ill have had time w hile ill to decipher M.'s w riting, w hich More Details
'Mrs Trixie' finds incomprehensible. 'Lady d et Sir Graham' have been in Paris, but W histler's paintings never
arrived. 'RMF' (monogram).
[And butterfly.]

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [late January
1892] 'Encore de charmante echantillions de vos soins se delicat pour le peintre souffrant' He thanks M. for his
gift, W histler is getting better. M. w ill have seen in Le Figaro that 'le Papillon rouge' has been further honoured. More Details
W histler has invited their mutual friend and enemy to lunch next day : and invites M. to discuss the situation at
3pm. (signed w ith a circular rosette-shaped butterfly).
[And butterfly. Ed. New ton, p.161]

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [February 1892] 'La
visite a ete charmante!-' M.'s visit w as w ell timed: W histler sees w hat w as lacking in the portrait and can give it More Details
the right finish and life. He asks M. if he w ill come next day at 2 pm, w ith his friend Gandara, and that they w ill
restrain themselves and not look at the painting. 'votre terrible Peintre'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris. (postmark) 13 June More Details
1891. 'A demain donc- Charming!- Le Butterfly, qui est seul ne fait que traverser la Manche pour essayer ses
ailes- Il disparait lundi soir-'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M407
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. [1891] 'Merveilleux ami!' After
the sessions in London, M. w as delighted yesterday at the thought that W histler w as actually in Paris. Now he More Details
doubts that W histler could have left Beatrix, Chelsea & the 'glycines.' (unsigned).
[BP III 5/65h - t.s. copy]
MS Whistler M408
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Montesquiou-Fezensac, Robert de, [Rue Ulement Marot, Paris 86
postmark]. Hotel du Helder, Rue du Helder, Paris, 12 Juin 91. [Env.] 'D'une maniere fort incivile Bat repond a More Details
Butterfly que demain Samedy n'est pas possible, mais bien apres-dmain Dimanche 1 h. moins un quart./Le Bat
des Champs.'
MS Whistler M409
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac, [Rue de Guichard, Paris 70
postmark]. Hotel du Helder, Rue du Helder, Paris, 13 Juin 91. [Env.] 'Illustre papillon' He w ill be delighted to More Details
entertain W histler and his w ife 'la prestigieuse papillonne' to lunch next day, a longer visit than W histler
suggested. 'Salut de coeur et d'esprit/R'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1892] 'Cher Poete,'
W histler w ill come to see M. at 12.30 next day but the ladies have an appointment at the dress-makers. He has More Details
been to see Carolus and w ill tell M. about it. W histler w as there at the end this morning and everything
seemed to be fine: he asks if all w ent w ell. (signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. 'Dimanche' [21 June
1891] 'Eh bien! mon cher ami,' Returning home W histler had to give a comprehensive description of his visit to
Passy and the evening w ith the 'Comtesse' and her sister, w ith the stories about 'le Prince et les Pions!' and More Details
'Lady Archie et le Telephone spirit..!!-' Now he has to make sure the plate has arrived in one piece, and put it
among his blue plates. W histler is sending M. the book and something by Labouchere. 'L'Empereur de Chine
n'est pas encore trouve.' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [January 1892] 'C'est
me foi vrai!-'/... O! parfait Poete- grand ami of "the Rare Few "-' Duret w ill not be coming back here. W histler w ill More Details
eat all the chocolates. He invites M. to lunch next day. He is bored, having no Roussel or 'Iturie' to attend him.
He heard M. behaved w ell the other night and has made some enemies. He offers to be his second at any time.
'W histler'.
MS Whistler M410
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Juillet 91. 'Cher Ami,' He w as not More Details
going to w rite until he received the expected volume, but like Sister Ann he is still w aiting. He hopes W histler
w ill liberate the butterflies so that M has a chance to see them. 'R'.
MS Whistler M411
Card from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. July 1891. 'Doubles/ Salut et
merci pour le nouvel exemplaire reserve/a de mysterieuses/ destinees./Traduttore/ non/ Traditore.'
[The entertainment included w orks by Wagner, Faure & Perreau, 'Robin M'aime' by Prince Edmonde de Polignac, More Details
and recitations, by M. Le Bargy of the Comedie Francaise, of Montesquiou's poems 'Le Bulbul' and 'Eloge de la
Nuit'. Enclosed w ith the card w ere tw o presscuttings about the soiree, w hich w as organised by Comtesse
Greffulhe and held in the Bois.]
MS Whistler M412
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. [1891] 'Mon cher Maitre' Their
mutual interest in cooperating to produce a masterpiece gives M. courage to advise W histler not to show it to More Details
anyone coming from Paris. He sends his regards to 'Mrs. Trixie'; and enquires the fate of the marines done by
W histler on his trips to Dieppe & Honfleur. '...-et croyez-moi/votre respectueux ami./R'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. c.10 October 1891.
'Que faire mon Ami!-' He encloses a press-cutting w hich explains the situation. George Lew is assures W histler
that it is essential for W histler to appear [at the trial] so he must leave for Anvers on Saturday, the 24th More Details
instant. He w ould hope to be back the follow ing Tuesday. Although M. might manage to pose for the few days
necessary to finish the portrait just before W histler goes to Anvers, it w ould probably be better to leave it for a
couple of w eeks and continue w hen W histler comes back. 'Nous avons grande envie de vous voir ici et mille
choses a vous dire-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M413
Letter from Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 13 Octobre 91. 'Mon cher maitre'
He acknow ledges W histler's letter and aw aits his instructions although he imagines the tw o w eeks of fog must
have been inimical to W histler's w ork. He expects W histler's return for the completion of the masterpiece to More Details
coincide w ith the publication of M.'s literary efforts, in w hich he publicly expresses his admiration of W. 'Bien
salut; et j'/espere bien tot:/RMF' (monogram).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. Sept x Oct. [1891]
'Elle n'est pas encore entierement dechifree, la lettre,...' Heinemann, W histler's editor, is staying a few days at
the Hotel des Deux Mondes, Avenue de l'Opera: and w ill be bringing W histler some proofs of his latest
experiments w ith the 'Songs on Stone' on colour. Goupils have several of W histler's w orks w hich they think
they can sell in Paris. He is glad because more people there appreciate fine things, like the blue china and silver
spoons he collects. Goupils have a pastel, 'Une Note Rouge', and a painting 'Une Nocturne, St. Marc', w hich M. More Details
w ill have seen in the studio, at the shop on the Boulevards w here Monet had an exhibition. M. Joyant w ill show
M. the pictures, w hich may only be seen by particular clients, like Graham: M. should tell the ladies he know s to
see these' "Pompeiennes... W histleriennes"!-' The portrait of W histler's mother is also there. W histler encloses
something about this w hich he w ould like M. to return w ith his comments. His w ife sends her regards. (signed
w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler M414
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 18 Octobre 91. 'Mon cher
maitre,' M. returns the vital document to W. Later it may be necessary to show it to their 'puissante alliee'. More Details
W hen W histler returns from Anvers M w ill expect to hear his decision. M. saw the 'quatre choses charmantes'
now in the sympathetic hands of Joyant. 'Amen et Amenites/R.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [January 1892] 'Voila mon cher ami...' M. can see
how their plot is coming on. W histler w ould like M. to tell him the name and position of his correspondant, w hich More Details
he cannot make out, and address and deliver the letter correctly for him. In due course they should let Le
Figaro have 'cette naive declaration' for publication, to confuse the enemy. (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler M415
Note from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler.'Nota Bene sine qua non-/Le nom More Details
appellation/definition et titre/du Bat incognito/ne sont autre que/Monsieur/M.F. Robert.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1891] 'Bat! dear Bat!
Les Butterflies sont inconsolables et invisibles demain!' Ow ing to business matters, they cannot see their More Details
visitor incognito until Sunday evening at the usual hour. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Ed. New ton, p.91]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [November 1891] More Details
'Mon cher Ami-' Everything is now enshrouded in 'mist' and mystery: and all is ready for M. (signed w ith
butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [end of November More Details
1891] 'Enfin!- La tasse de the etait pourtant longue a boire- et vous avez donne des points au "fog".- A demain
mon cher ami- nous dejeunerons, causerons, et- peutetre continuerons!-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M416
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 8 Nov. 91. 'Cher Maitre!' The
mystery w hich surrounds the most important things in life, and w hich is the basis of things, is w hat principally More Details
interests M. He even said this in an epigraph to one of his poems: 'Il n'y a rien de beau, de grand, de doux
dans la vie, que les choses mysterieuses...' 'Gratias agimus,/et Amen!/RMF' (monogram).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [April 1891] 'Tres cher More Details
Ami-' He thanks M. for his letter and regrets M's departure. They w ill continue w ith 'le Cavalier Noir' on
Thursday. 'Mille choses affectueuses/de la part de nous tous, pour/notre cher Robert-' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [January 1892] More Details
'Esperons!-' (signed w ith butterfly) This morning w hen W histler w as looking at the picture, w hich only requires
a few more hours w ork, he became as miserable as W illiam, w ho is suffering from the cold w eather

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [late Nov. 1891] 'Voila
O grand Poete terrible!' The address of the person w ho suffered 70 sessions is 14 Hill Street, Montpelier More Details
Square, Brompton. W histler suggests M. goes to see the portrait of Lady Meux in pink at Richard's studio in
Berner's Street. 'Quel beau temps pour votre promenade!-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M417
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 'Dimanche soir.' c.10 Nov 91.
'Mon cher Maitre!' He cannot leave w ithout w riting to thank W histler for immortalising him, and asks W histler to More Details
state his price. They have been illuminated by 'la Dame aux 70 seances', and consumed 'Rossetti-pudding
Watts-pie, Burne-Jones-jam-tart'. He did not think much of the articles on W. 'R.'
MS Whistler M418
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,
[1891] 'Monsieur le Ministre -' W histler suggests that they do not consider the financial side until the picture is More Details
completed and M. has w ritten his promised poem about it, in Paris 'Bon Voyage, cher ami/vous emportez nos
meilleurs son huite' (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [December 1891]
'Monsieur le Ministre-' He thanks M. for his offer but insists that the picture into w hich M. has put such efforts More Details
can only be suitably delivered and hung in Paris. He cannot consider its price until then, so he w ishes M. a good
voyage. '...vous emportez nos plus affectueux souhaits' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M419
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Chateau de Charnizay, par
Preuilly, Indre et Loire, 31 December 1891. 'Mon Cher Maitre,' Everything is fine. M. just had time to cross Paris
and sign the necessary documents, and find himself in the neighbourhood w hich w ill be W 's, in the tow n of
Agnes Sorel. He w ould like W histler to confirm the arrangements: the 'atelier G.' to be taken he understands More Details
from the 15th, and the painter w ill be absent at that time. The caretaker is as efficient as W illiam. M. w ants to
be able to tell G. that it is settled and he w ill install the case before leaving. Total secrecy is to be observed
until their 'immortelle entreprise,' is completed. '...tout a l'heure.' (end of page cut off).
MS Whistler M420
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. [February 1892] 'Mon cher
Maitre:/Mon cher Tyran:' M. agreed to the arrangement w ith Gandara although it w as all W histler's idea: and More Details
everything w as left vague. W histler w ill eventually have to complete w hat w as perfect from the beginning.
'Ainsi-soit-il!/RMF'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1891] 'Je compte More Details
quitter Chelsea jeudi soir-' By Sunday he w ill be established and ready to start w ork, w ith no more fog to
suffer. 'A bientot!-' (signed w ith butterfly)

Card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, nd. 'Vendredi' [1892] 'Cher
Poete- En passant pour aller chez les Printers, entrez uniinstant dans la Galleris Petit, et dites moi des More Details
nouvelles du paneau du coin.' (signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris. Feb 29 1892 [postmark
?] 'Charmant ami-' They are w aiting patiently until next w eek to find out w hat M. has in store for them 'Le calme More Details
d'Artagnan...'. He asks w hat M. thinks of Oscar [W ilde] and his pipe. 'En attendant,/Mille choses choisies/de la
part de nous tous.'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris.(postmark) Mar [3] 1892. More Details
'Mon cher Poete-' They w ill see M. on Sunday for a mutual exchange of secret pieces of new s. '...et a midi 30 a
Chelsea-/Paris!'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 33 Rue de Tournon, nd. 'Samedi' [May/June 1892] More Details
'Cher Poete!-' Their long silence is mostly W histler's fault. He w ould like to continue w ork on 'notre d'Artagnan'
and suggests Monday or Tuesday at 3 pm. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris. (postmark) [April 10
1892] 'Helas!- Mon cher ami...' They have an invitation to dinner tomorrow and cannot accept M.'s. The
exhibition ended successfully yesterday in London. The book is taking shape and they can discuss it. He More Details
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suggests they have lunch on Tuesday w hen he has to be on the Jury at the Champs de Mars. W histler praises
an article by Sickert in the Fortnightly Review . The exhibition catalogue has gone into its fourth edition. (signed
w ith butterfly).

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [12 April 1892] More Details
'Des complications et choses impossibles me retiennent ici avec le Jury-' He hopes to see M. betw een 3 and 4
pm. but tells M. to carry on if W histler is not there. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris. (postmark) Apr 28 1892.
'A demain, alors a 4 heures et demie, cher Poete et ami mysterieux et solonnel!-' They look forw ard to seeing More Details
M. again. Varnishing day on 7 May w ill be enjoyable, but W histler thinks they need tickets for the Salon on
Saturday as w ell. (signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [November 1892] 'La depeche etait bien courte-' More Details
They are delighted to hear they w ill see M. again on Friday 'Toujours'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Telegram from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy, Paris. Paris, (postmark)
May 30 1892. 'Completement guerri, mille remerciements. tous soins vous attends lundi./W histler.' More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris,nd. More Details
[August/September 1892] 'Cher Poete!' (signed w ith butterfly). Thanks for the bed.
MS Whistler M422
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou Fezensac. [Paris], [August/September
1892] 'Cher Poete.' As they said in their telegram, they are delighted w ith the magnificent Empire bed w hich is
now the gem of their collection. It appears to be a reflection on the 60 sessions suffered by M.: of w hich
W histler requires even more. W histler is busy and is about to go back into hiding. 'Mistress Beatrix' is not w ell More Details
enough to w rite but sends her best w ishes. W histler sends M. something from the National Observer in the
spirit of the Gentle Art: and asks M. to send him the Gaulois. 'toujours votre devoue' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Original from 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris. "Cher Poete!" & signed w ith butterfly - is in Frick Gallery,
N.Y. Bought at Hotel Drouot 5 July 1974 lot 101. fs isn't all sides]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. Hotel du Bon Lafontaine, Rue de Grenelle, nd.
[October 1892] 'Certainement il n'y a pas de mystere qui puisse register aux gracieusetes du charmant Poete
passe Maitre!-' They read Le Figaro and are delighted w ith M.'s triumph. Since his return W histler has been ill. More Details
There is a lot to do on the new house but the Empire bed, 'le "beau bateau" Empire," inspires them. He asks M.
to send it now , to 110 Rue du Bac. Their hotel is a great deal better than the last one. '-et a bientot'/(signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M423
Letter from Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Grand Hotel des Nouveaux
Bains, St. Moritz, Engadine, (Suisse), September 1892. 'Bien cher maitre et ami' He acknow ledges receipt of
W histler's letter and asks if the bed, 'lit-bateau', should be delivered to the atelier at Rue Notre Dame des
Champs or to its final home. W histler should reply to 8 Rue Franklin. M. hopes they can arrange to meet soon: More Details
and that 'Mrs Trixie' w ill soon recover. He imagines the arrangement in 'rose et gris', the 'grey Lord' w ill fetch a
higher price because it is so fine. M. is prepared to pose again for W histler if he w ants to try a small exercise.
(unsigned).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [July 1892] 'Je voyais le triomphe venir mon cher
ami, et j'en sais du nouvelles!' Le Figaro's report has made the event history. They, like M., have been More Details
travelling: they w ill eventually see M. at 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, their new house not yet being ready.
He acknow ledges M.'s letter and sends his w ife's compliments (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler M424
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Robert de Montesquiou. nd. [1892] 'Je voyais le triomphe venir mon cher
ami-' W histler asks if M. has read the Figaro; everything is now successfully settled. W histler has been keeping More Details
very quiet. He hopes M. w ill have a good trip, and they w ill see him after he returns, at 86 Rue Notre Dame des
Champs. 'Mistress Beatrix' sends her regards. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M425
Cards from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. [Chateau des Bouleaux, par la
Chapelle Gauthier, Seine et Marne], 20 November 1892. 'Cher Maitre,' M. invites W histler to the premiere of a More Details
performance of 'marionnettes pieuses' next Friday in Paris. He is sorry that for the second time W histler has
lost a noble subject, the Duke having gone to join 'Saint Manning': and hopes his sister-in-law can console him.
' ? / RMF' (monogram).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 33 Rue de Tournon, nd. [April 1892] 'Le beau volume More Details
nous est revenu!-' The book is better than ever and W histler's w ife is designing a case for it. Tomorrow they
can talk about the book and some pieces of furniture they have found. (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [1893?] 'Cher Poete!-'
They have been out of touch for a w hile. He w ould be happy to contribute something for the new book 'la More Details
chauve-souris'. He w ill tell M. w hen they meet about a current argument in the 'Gentle Art' tradition. (signed
w ith butterfly)
Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. 110 Rue du Bac, nd. [1893?] 'Mon cher Poete-' More Details
W histler reassures M. about the next day and suggests the follow ing Tuesday at 1.30pm. They are already
engaged for the evening: so they send their apologies to Mme. de Brantes. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou. nd. [Spring 1894] 'Que vous aviez raison cher
Poete!-' He hopes M. w ill forgive him his unbelief. The real D'Artagnan is splendid as M. said, and the fine picture
w ill secure W histler's forgiveness, and makes up for the long sessions posing. He has sent all his w orks to the More Details
Champs de Mars, including this, 'le Chevalier Noir!', except for the 'Tulipe Rose!' w hich is unfinished. (signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M426
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. Azay-le-Rideau, 31. Dec. 94.
'Cher Maitre/et Illustre Ami!' W riting from a place W histler likes, sends his best w ishes to W histler and his family More Details
and looks forw ard to their next meeting 'Votre admiratif/et affectionne/Robert de Montesquiou.'
MS Whistler M427
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 3 Janvier 95. 'Cher Maitre/et
illustre Ami' M. has a new house in Paris nearer W 's, and called round on several Sundays, only to find it empty. More Details
He very much w ants to find out how W histler and [his w ife] are: he expresses friendship and admiration for W.
He asks w hat he should tell a lady, a mutual friend, w ho w ishes to sit to W. 'Robert de Montesquiou.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to M.R de Montesquiou, Passy, Paris. nd. [1895?] 'Envoyee, sous plis de
Londres, pour vous etre remise avec la cage- La lettre pourvoye dans la poste, nous revient aujourd'hui!!' More Details
MS Whistler M428
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler.Mai 96. 'Mon cher Ami' He More Details
sympathises w ith W histler's grief at the loss of his w ife. 'Pensez a moi,/mon cher Ami,/lors d'un possible/revoir,
et recevez/mes plus fideles sentiments./Robert de Montesquiou'.
MS Whistler M429
Letter from Count Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 14 Avenue Bosquet, 4 December
1898. 'Mon cher Maitre' He is sending W histler tw o books w hich contain references to W histler and others. He More Details
has marked one page, and asks W histler to read Essai XXI. He has not heard from W histler although he has
w ritten several times since W histler's great loss. He understands W histler's silence and w ill not intrude on him
although he w ill continue to like and admire him. 'Robert de Montesquiou.'
MS Whistler M430
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. 74, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Dec.
1902. 'Bravo Montesquiou!' In spite of his fine w ords about leaving the portrait to the Louvre M. found it More Details
necessary to sell it to the Jew of the Rue Lafitte for six times w hat he paid for it. 'Felicitations!-' (signed w ith
butterfly).
MS Whistler M431
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. 74, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,Dec.
1902. 'Bravo Montesquiou!' In spite of his fine w ords about leaving the portrait to the Louvre M. found it More Details
necessary to sell it to the Jew of the Rue Lafitte for six times w hat he paid for it. 'Felicitations!-' (signed w ith
butterfly).
MS Whistler M432
Letter from Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to James McNeill W histler. 13 Dec. n.d. [1902] 'Monsieur W histler,'
M. w ould not allow anyone else to w rite to him as W histler has done. He still has a high opinion of W histler and
his w ork. He could not get in touch w ith W, w ho w as aw ay, and has not acknow ledged receiving the books and More Details
letters M. has sent him over several years. M. has ensured that the great w ork w ill go w here it is appreciated.
'Robert de Montesquiou.'
MS Whistler M433
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to Miss R. Birnie Philip, c/o Watkin, W illiams, Steel and
Hart, Solicitors, London. 95, Rue Charles Lafitte, Neuilly-sur-Seine, 20 Dec. 07. 'Mademoiselle,' He read her
letter in the Figaro and w ill w illingly lend her the originals or copies of the letters from W histler in his More Details
possession. He w ill send her an essay w hich he is w riting about W. 'Veuillez agreer, Mademoiselle,/la
respectueuse expression de mes/ meilleurs hommages./Comte Robert de Montesquiou.'
MS Whistler M434
Letter from Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac to Philipp, Miss R. Birnie, c/o Watkin, W illiams, Steel & Hart,
Solicitors, London. Artagnan, Altes Pyrenees, France, 22 Fevrier. 08. 'Mademoiselle,' He w ill sens her his
correspondence w ith W histler comprising 6 visiting cards, 7 'cartes pneumatiques', a telegram, 9 postcards, 25 More Details
notes and letters. He has not sorted them into their proper order and most are undated but he could try to do
so. 'J'y joins, Mademoiselle, la respectueuse/expression de mes hommages les meilleurs./Comte Robert de
Montesquiou.'
MS Whistler M436
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Albert Moore. [Sept. 1870] 'My dear Moore- ' W histler has long admired
M.'s w ork and valued his friendship. W hen Leyland show ed W histler the tw o sketches by M., W histler thought
the 'yellow one' resembled in composition and movement W histler's ow n sketches of 'girls on the sea shore'.
Since M. once checked up that W histler had not treated 'a certain bathing subject' he w as considering, W histler More Details
thinks M. should go w ith Billy Nesfield to see the picture hanging in W histler's studio before he w orks on it any
more. It is an unfinished sketch of four girls running along the shore 'in blue green and flesh color'. '...believe
me my dear Moore Ever yours affectionately/JAW histler -'
MS Whistler M437
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Albert Moore. [c.20 November 1878] 'Moore my dear brother professor...'
He w ould like Moore to come to the Ruskin trial on Monday and give his opinion of W histler's w ork. Ruskin has
w itnesses including Stacey Marks RA. to testify that W histler's w ork is not 'Art', and his Nocturnes can be done More Details
in 5 minutes. W histler invites M. to Sunday breakfast at 11.30 to look at some of his w ork in his studio. 'Alw ays
yours/J A McN. W histler'.
[See also 29/1. Draft for similar letter to Boehm]
MS Whistler M438
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. 1 Holland Lane, Kensington, W.,Jany 30/85. 'Dear J.' M. is
short of money and has been slow answ ering W. He w ill get a ticket for W histler's 10 O'Clock [Lecture]. He is More Details
committed to finishing a picture for the Academy but is not prepared to exhibit any others and possibly find
himself forced to defend himself. He thinks W histler overestimated the Grosvenor but W histler is a more
successful fighter than M. 'yrs ever /A. Moore'
MS Whistler M440
Letter from Albert Moore to James McNeill W histler. 2 Spenser St., Victoria St., London, S.W., Nov 28/92. 'Dear
W histler, Can you just let me have a line to say w here the Trafalgar Square picture is, & w hether, if in Paris, it More Details
could be sent at once on my w riting for it. yrs in haste/Albert Moore'.
Found pinned onto B.P.II. 2(b)/34 from Alex Reid
MS Whistler M445
Letter from Augustus Moore to James McNeill W histler. Royal Princess's Theatre, 16 October 1883. 'My dear Sir,'
Godw in forw arded W histler's letter explaining w hy W histler has broken w ith them both. M. thinks W histler has
himself indulged in journalism on a personal level. M. quarrelled w ith Oscar W ilde as W histler did w ith Ruskin
and 'Arry. M. accused Oscar's opinions on art of being plagiarisms of those of W, 'Mannet or Degage,' and his More Details
style, of Rossetti, Sw inburne and Matthew Arnold. M. is no more W ilde's enemy than Du Maurier is. M. once
collaborated w ith W ilde in an article on W ilde: M. also w rote something for Truth called 'a ballade of
Photographs' on W ilde. It is his quarrel, not W 's. 'Faithfully yours/Augustus M. Moore'
MS Whistler M447
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Moore. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1893x5] "My dear Moore-" M Think his More Details
readers w ill be in such a hurry they w ill not notice M's mistakes in his journalism. (unfinished)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr H.E.? Morgan. 13 Tite Street, Chelsea, [1881] 'Mr. Morgan' W histler
w ould like 50 more copies of the 'Correspondence' printed and sent to W histler by Thursday. Asks him to send More Details
tw o bottles of the mixture made by Mr. Way for painting on the stone, and some ink. 'Very truly yours/J. McNeill
W histler.'
[Morgan had something to do w ith the Ways. Freer 29 (mf 69) Mr. H.E.? Morgan (see 23 Aug 1894)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Morgan. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., [1881] 'My dear Mr. Morgan'
Asks him to order 50 more copies of W histler's letters and 'the Extracts from the Press' to be sent to W histler More Details
at the Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street on the follow ing day. Suggests an additional w ord 'methinks' be
added to 'He doth protest too much.' 'Faithfully yours/J. McN. W histler'.
[?Piker Papers, Mardi 1881. Freer 31 (mf 72-3)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Morgan. Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., [1881] 'My dear Mr. Morgan'
W histler suggests the extracts are printed in columns all on the same side, inside a double sheet of paper.
W histler w ill call for the fifty copies on the follow ing day at 12. Asks him to put * after 'brother in law ' and 'best More Details
of the tw o' and the footnote '*The Italics are mine - J.A.McN.W.' across both columns. 'Yours truly/J.A.McN.
W histler'.
[Freer 32 (mf 74-5)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Morgan. 13 Tite Street, Chelsea, [March 1881?] 'Mr. Morgan' W histler
has marked a note he w ould like added to letter No. XII on page 8. W histler w ould like a sheet of the same
paper as cover w ith the title in the middle as show n in the enclosed note, 'w ith the butterfly- the one you have More Details
w ould do- but I w ish you could borrow the one w ith the sting from the World-' Suggests he asks Mr. Yates or Mr.
Escott for it and promises to return it soon. W histler w ould like some copies by the follow ing night. W histler is
w riting to M. hoping that Mr. Way may be in later. 'Yours truly/J. McN. W histler'.
[Edmund Yates "Atlas". Freer 30 (mf 70-1)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mr. Morgan?]. Hogarth Club, 27 Albemarle Street, [New Year] ?1885. 'Do
please send to the Pall Mall Gazette Office Northumberland St-Strand- (to the care of Mr. Charles Morley Editor) More Details
a die of the Butterfly- If you have one like the one in the World send that-if not send a largish one like w hat
you have on the outside of the Catalogue of the Venice Etchings-... Very sincerely/J. McN. W histler'
MS Whistler M455
Postcard from H.E. Morgan (acting for Way's) to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue de Bac, Paris, France. 21
Wellington Street, Strand, [London W.C.], Aug 23 1894. 'Dear Sir' "Am glad to hear that you w ere pleased w ith More Details
the proofs, so w ere w e. Kindly send more paper that w e may print the last 3. have only 4 sheets here. Yours
faithfully/H.E. Morgan."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, Morning Post. 110 Rue du Bac, [Paris], after June 1898 [1898?] More Details
'Mr. W histler presents himself to the Editor of the Morning Post,...' W histler thanks him for the very fine
compliment paid to him in the paper. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler M456
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, Morning Post. c.1898? 'Mr. W histler presents himself to the
Editor of the Morning Post,...' He thanks the editor for a compliment published in his paper. (signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[Re. letter book B page 81]
MS Whistler M461
Letter from Hargrave Morrison to James McNeill W histler. 78 Upper Tulse Hill, S.W., Decr. 12th 1887. 'Dear Sir'
Recalls daily visits to W. and his mother in Chelsea, his interest in W. and his w ork, and the desire to ow n one
of W histler's paintings, a hope w hich seems rather forlorn now that W. is President of the Royal Society of
British Artists. In spite of this, and the fact that M. already ow ns many photographs given him by W. and his
mother, M's friends w ould like to have a portrait of him. Reminds W. of a debt he thinks W. ow es him. If W. More Details
confirms the debt M. hopes W. might paint his portrait by w ay of payment, and for old times' sake. 'I am dear
Sir truly yours Hargrave Morrison. P.S. If you consider I have asked extravagantly and reminded you
unpleasantly of my thoughts, pray excuse it and burn this communication -'.
On page 1 recto marked 'Answ ered' in W histler's hand. According to Walter Graves, Morrison ow ned a shop in
Chelsea and w as a contributory cause of W histler's bankruptcy
MS Whistler M462
Letter from Sydney Morse to C.A. How ell., [Fulham House, Fulham Road]. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W., 23
Dec 1878. 'Dear Mr. How ell,' M. understands that H. has arranged for the top of the cabinet w hich he bought
from W histler to be repaired and asks him to give it to the bearer w ho w ill arrange w hatever is necessary. 'We More Details
have the Carlyle and like it much.' 'Yours truly/Sydney Morse'.
[Paddon Papers, Item XV (see also GUL Copies P65). W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5]
MS Whistler M463
Letter from Sydney Morse to C.A. How ell., Fulham House, Fulham. [96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], 1st July 1879.
'Dear Sir,' On the suggestion of Theo. Allingham M. has been making enquiries about the top of the cabinet
w hich he bought from W histler. How ell got it back from the cabinet maker in Bloomsbury w ho w as repairing it More Details
nearly eight months ago. M. w ill not pay W histler for it until he receives it. He demands its return. 'Yours
truly/Sydney Morse'.
[Paddon Papers, Item XX (See also GUL Copies P70) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln, AIC. Gets.
A5. Notes by Morse in margin]
MS Whistler M464
Letter from Sydney Morse to James McNeill W histler. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 10 June 1881. 'My dear W histler'
M. is delighted to have the top of the cabinet back again and is sorry his w ife w as out w hen W histler called. He
promises to pay W histler the balance due and asks w here the top came from. He w ould like to buy one of More Details
W histler's paintings 'River Harmonies' if it is not too expensive 'Yours very truly/Sydney Morse'.
[Paddon Papers, Item XXI (See also GUL Copies P71) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5]
MS Whistler M464
Letter from Sydney Morse to James McNeill W histler. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 10 June 1881. 'My dear W histler'
M. is delighted to have the top of the cabinet back again and is sorry his w ife w as out w hen W histler called. He
promises to pay W histler the balance due and asks w here the top came from. He w ould like to buy one of More Details
W histler's paintings 'River Harmonies' if it is not too expensive 'Yours very truly/Sydney Morse'.
[Paddon Papers, Item XXI (See also GUL Copies P71) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5]
MS Whistler M465
Letter from Sydney Morse to James McNeill W histler. [96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], [1881 x 1882] Fragment
starting probably: 'b[est points w ere [made ver]bally. How ever you are w elcome to these & I have made a few More Details
notes for your information- W hy do you not w rite a short account bringing in the receipt & any useful letter to
point it Yours/S. Morse'
MS Whistler M469
Letter from Robert Koehler to James McNeill W histler. American Artists' Club, Barer St. 76, Munich, March 10th
1888. 'Dear Sir:' Mr. Abbey told K. that W histler had received the invitation of the Central Committee to exhibit More Details
at the International Art Exhibition. K. asks if W histler intends to exhibit in the American section, since he is on
the organising Committee. 'I remain/Yours very truly/Robert Koehler/President A.A.C./27/III Gabelsberger St.'
MS Whistler M470
Letter from Robert Koehler to James McNeill W histler. American Artists' Club, Barer St. 76, Munich, April 3rd
1888. 'Dear Sir:' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 31 March. He is sorry W histler agreed to exhibit in the
English section w hich Herr Papperitz is organising. Mr. Abbey told him W histler w as sending several w orks and More Details
he suggests he puts some in the American section, since they w ere instrumental in arranging W histler's
invitation. 'I have the honour to be/Your most obedient servant/Robert Koehler/for the American Committee./27
Gabelsberger St. Munich'
MS Whistler M471
Letter from Robert Koehler to James McNeill W histler. American Artists' Club, Barer St. 76, Munich, April 17th More Details
1888. 'Dear Sir:' Thanks W histler for his letter of 11 April and asks how much w all space he w ill require. 'Your
very obedient servant/Robert Koehler/27 Gabelsberger St.'
MS Whistler M472
Letter from James McNeill W histler to R. Koehler, 27 Gabelsberger St. "The Vale", Chelsea, 'Declaration' W histler
gives details of the w orks he is sending to the Munich International Exhibition, his title, President of the RSBA,
previous aw ards- 'Exempt au Salon. He is sending 30 etchings, 14 oil and 20 w atercolour paintings, and 7
pastels. He gives their prices and ow ners. 'Jas. McNeill. W histler. P.R.B.A.'
[(b) Tw o w atercolours are crossed out of one preliminary list (c) (& replaced by Mr. Poole's): 22. 'Note rose-
Dieppe' Size 44 x 36. 32. 'Blue & Silver. Honfleur' Size 43 x 34. And in one list (b) Nos. 22 and 32 are not titled, More Details
20 is omitted and a different w atercolour substituted, and some confusion reigns about Nos. 18 & 19 so that
Nos. 18-20 read: 18 Rose et argent, 19 Gris et argent- Marche Dieppe, 20 Gris et or-Purfleet'. Miscellaneous
group added to pencilled List (b), all intended for America: 42. 'Locksmith-Loches', 43. 'Green field- Loches', 44.
'Blue & green' Pastel ow ned by Grimley (?), 45. 'Grey & green... The beach holland' (?) Watercolour, 46. 'Grey &
green-Loches'. List (c) also lists the sizes but not the names of etchings, numbering them 38-67, 22 being
given as 59 x 47, and the other 8 as 50 x 44. The total value of the etchings is given on List (a) as £200]
MS Whistler M473
[(c) Oil Paintings: 2. '"Arrangement en Noir No 7. "portrait de Lady Archibald Campbell' £1000. Size 188 x 170.
6. '"Nocturne in Grey & Gold"' '[?Snow Piece]' Ow ned by Mr. Chapman £335. Size 85 x 69. *7. '"Une note
rouge"' £120. Size 57 x 50. *8. 'Note noir. La liseuse-' £120. Size 57 x 49. 9. 'Gris et Argent, Hotel Dieppe' £50.
Size 43 x 34. 13. 'Note grise- Coin de rue- Cornw all-' £20. Size 43 x 35. *Marked as destined for America
[W underlich's March 1889 of course] Watercolours: *27. 'Rose et Violet- l'evanteil' £100. Size 47 x 38. *30.
'Bleu et Argent- pres Amsterdam' £30. Size 55 x 40. *selected to go to the States. Pastels: 36. 'Rose et violet More Details
(etude pour') £20. Size 49 x 39. Tw o w atercolours are crossed out of one preliminary list (c) (& replaced by Mr.
Poole's): 22. 'Note rose- Dieppe' Size 44 x 36. 32. 'Blue & Silver. Honfleur' Size 43 x 34. And in one list (b) Nos.
22 and 32 are not titled, 20 is omitted and a different w atercolour substituted, and some confusion reigns
about Nos. 18 & 19 so that Nos. 18-20 read: 18 Rose et argent, 19 Gris et argent- Marche Dieppe, 20 Gris et
or-Purfleet'. Miscellaneous group added to pencilled List (b), all intended for America: 42. 'Locksmith-Loches, 43.
'Green field- Loches', 44. 'Blue & green' Pastel ow ned by Grimley (?), 45. 'Grey & green... The beach holland' (?)
Watercolour, 46. 'Grey & green-Loches'. List (c) also lists the sizes but not the names of etchings, numbering
them 38-67, 22 being given as 59 x 47, and the 8 as 50 x 44. The total value of the etchings is given on List (a)
as £200]
MS Whistler M474
[(a) Oil Paintings: 1. '"Arrangement in Grey & Black, Portrait of the Painter's Mother"' £2000 Size 188 x 170. 3.
'"Arrangement in Grey & Green". [Portrait,] Miss Alexander' (ow ned by Mr. Alexander) £1000 Size 218 x 128. 4.
'"Nocturne in Black & Gold. The Firew heel"' £500 Size 106 x 83. 5. '"Nocturne in Black & Gold No 2". Cremorne'
£500 Size 85 x 70. 6. '"Nocturne in Grey & Gold"' '[?Snow Piece]' Ow ned by Mr. Chapman £335 Size 85 x 69.
*10. 'Gris et Argent, Hotel Dieppe' £40 Size 44 x 35. *11. '"Bleu et argent." South Coast.' £30 Size 42 x 36.
*12. '"Gris et brun" la triste mer'' £20 Size 44 x 35. 14. 'Bleu et vert, Cornw all' £15 Size 44 x 35. *Marked as
destined for America [W underlich's March 1889 of course] Watercolours: *15. '"Arrangement en Noir No.1"'
£[50?] Size 46 x 38. *16. '"Une note rose"' £40 Size 44 x 36. *17. 'Gris et argent' £20 Size 45 x 38. 18. 'Rose et
Argent- Marche Dieppe' £30 Size 45 x 36. 19. 'Gris et Argent- Purfleet' £25 Size 49 x 43. 20. '"Gris et Or."
Trouville-' £25 Size 45 x 35. 21. 'Gris et argent." Les trois nuages.' £30 Size 45 x 36. 22. 'Arrangement en Noir
No 2' (ow ned by Mr Pool, 2 Sussex Gdns W ) £120 Size 50 x 44. 23. 'Vert et orange- Paris' £40 Size 44 x 36. More Details
*24. 'Bleu et Argent- Southampton' £40 Size 38 x 30. 25. 'Gris et Or. Pluie et Soleil' £40 Size 43 x 35. *26. 'Note
en gris et Or' £80 Size 48 x 39. *28. 'Gris et Argent-Chelsea' £20 Size 44 x 35. *29. 'Bleu et Rose- Dortrecht'
£50 Size 42 x 34. *31. 'Une Note grise- Liverpool' £20 Size 50 x 38. 32. 'Variations en Violet et or' ([ow ned by
Mr. Poole, 2 Sussex Gdns W ]) £120 Size 51 x 44. 33. 'Note en Bleu et Argent- Havre' £20 Size 44 x 35. 34. 'Note
en Argent- Cremerie. Paris' £20 Size 43 x 35. *Selected to go to the States. Pastels: *35. 'Une Note rose' £30
Size 56 x 39. *37. 'Bleu et or' £30 Size 46 x 36. *38. 'Bleu et Violet- Lapis Lazuli' £80 Size 49 x 35. *39.
'Harmonie en Rose et Violet' £60 Size 47 x 40. 40. 'Rose et Argent' £60 Size 49 x 37. 41. 'Rose et Or' £80 Size
50 x 37. *Those intended to go to America. Tw o w atercolours are crossed out of one preliminary list (c) (&
replaced by Mr. Poole's): 22. 'Note rose- Dieppe' Size 44 x 36. 32. 'Blue & Silver. Honfleur' Size 43 x 34. And in
one list (b) Nos. 22 and 32 are not titled, 20 is omitted and a different w atercolour substituted, and some
confusion reigns about Nos. 18 & 19 so that Nos. 18-20 read: 18 Rose et argent, 19 Gris et argent- Marche
Dieppe, 20 Gris et or-Purfleet'. Miscellaneous group added to pencilled List (b), all intended for America: 42.
'Locksmith-Loches', 43. 'Green field- Loches', 44. 'Blue & green' Pastel ow ned by Grimley (?), 45. 'Grey & green...
The beach holland' (?) Watercolour, 46. 'Grey & green-Loches'. List (c) also lists the ideas but not the names of
etchings, numbering them 38-67, 22 being given as 59 x 47, and the other 8 as 50 x 44. The total value of the
etchings is given on List (a) as £200]
MS Whistler M475
Letter from Robert Koehler to James McNeill W histler. American Artists' Club, Barer St. 76, Munich, May 28th
1888. 'Dear Sir:' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 18 May. W histler's pictures arrived safely, but they w ere More Details
unable to get sufficient room to hang them in the American section, even though Papperitz and Paulus agreed
to their claims. The original arrangement w ill therefore stand. K. has made the catalogue entry as W histler
w ished. 'I remain/Dear Sir/Your most obedient servant/Robert Koehler/27 Gabelsberger St...'
MS Whistler M476
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The 1st Secretary, Central Committee, International Art Exhibition, Munich.
Chelsea, [Sept. 1888] 'Sir,- I beg to acknow ledge the receipt of your letter, officially informing me that the
Committee aw ard me a second class gold medal. Pray convey my sentiments of tempered and respectable joy More Details
to the gentlemen of the Committee and my complete appreciation of the second class compliment paid me And,
I have,/Sir,/The honour to be/Your most humble obedient Servant/(Signed) JMcNW histler'.
[Copy of presscutting from London World. Another copy of BP III g/26 (MS W histler LB 7) 'World' Sept 1888 -
see 'Gentle Art' - copy]
MS Whistler M477
Letter from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler. Das Central Comite fur die III Internationale und Jubilaums-
Kunstausstellung zu Munchen 1888, Luitpoldstrasse 3, 11 Nov 1888. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Acknow ledges More Details
W histler's letter of 6 November. W histler's pictures w ill leave Munich on the follow ing day for Dicksee in London.
'...I remain, dear Mr W histler,/Yours very sincerely/Adolf Paulus.'
MS Whistler M478
Letter from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler, London. Munchener Kunstler-Genossenschaft, Munich, 23
Januar 1891. 'Hochgeehrter Herr!' Invites W histler to contribute w ork to their exhibition w hich opens 1 July and More Details
closes in October. Herr Papperitz, w ho organised the exhibition in 1888, hopes to collect a number of w orks by
British artists in London. 'The ganz erzehrensher/Adolf Paulus./Kgl. w icke Rak.'
MS Whistler M479
Telegram from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler, Chelsea, London S.W. [Munich], 29 June 1891 [Postmark] More Details
'Sincere thanks for amiable letter happy that you send tw o pictures I requested goldschmidt to send Paulus'
MS Whistler M480
Letter from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler. Jahres- Ausstellung der Munchener Kunstler- More Details
Genossenschaft, Munich, 11 Nov (?) 1891. 'Hochverehrter Herr!'
MS Whistler M481
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Adolf Paulus], [Munich]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [December 1891]
'Hochvererter Geheimrath!' Thanks him for his appreciation of W histler's w ork and the suggestion of the honour More Details
the Regierung intend to confer on him. 'Accept I beg, hochverehte Geheimrath w ith my best w ishes for the New
Year- my highest consideration-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler M482
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Adolf Paulus, Munich. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, January 16 1892 More Details
(postmark) 'Herzlichen Gluckw ursch Michelsorden 3 Clasze Paulus'
MS Whistler M483
Letter from Charles F. Ulrich to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria Station, Belgravia,
London S.W., Tuesday [Feb x March 1892] 'Dear Mr W histler' The Executive Commission of the Munich Exhibition
London S.W., Tuesday [Feb x March 1892] 'Dear Mr W histler' The Executive Commission of the Munich Exhibition
w ants U. to arrange a room containing w ork by W histler, Dew ing, Sargent, Abbey, Inness and St. Gaudens.
They w ould like the portrait of Carlyle and as much else as possible, and Lady Campbell said she thought More Details
Glasgow w ould lend the portrait. U. saw a fine portrait at Goupils w hich w ould be suitable. Asks W histler to tell
him the names of ow ners in the States. Hopes to see W histler shortly in Paris. '...yours very truly/Charles Fred
Ulrich'.
Gives New York address
MS Whistler M484
Letter from Charles F. Ulrich to James McNeill W histler. New York, The Benedick, [FebruaryxMarch] [1892] 'Dear
Mr W histler.' Thanks W histler for his letter. The pictures must be in Munich by 1 May 1892 and the exhibition
ends 1 October. Stanford W hite, architect, designed the room. Dew ing, Thayer, Weir, Iness, Lundly and St. More Details
Gaudens have already contributed w ork. U. leaves New York 16 March and hopes to see W histler later. 'Yours
very truly/Charles Fred Ulrich.'
MS Whistler M485
Letter from Charles F. Ulrich to James McNeill W histler. Munich, April 92. 'Dear Mr W histler.' U. received W histler's
letter at the Glaspalast on the previous day. Encloses a cutting from the Munchener Neueste Nachsichten of 11
April. U. has applied to the ow ners of W histler's pictures and hopes they w ill lend: he also hopes the More Details
Pinakothek w ill buy something. The Government has applied officially to Glasgow for the loan of the portrait of
Carlyle. 'Yours very sincerely/Charles F. Ulrich.'
MS Whistler M486
Letter from Charles F. Ulrich to James McNeill W histler. Munich, Tuesday [April/May 1892] 'Dear Mr W histler' U.
received W histler's tw o telegrams. He telegrammed to W histler to ask the price of the Fur Jacket because the
commission appointed by the Government to buy paintings for the Pinakothek w as to visit the Glaspalace. Four More Details
members of the commission, Pizlhein, Loefftz, Director of the Academy, Fritz Kaulbach and Marr are friends of U,
and U. gave Loefftz W histler's telegram giving the price as 1600 gns., negotiable. They have 80,000 marks.
They are coming again to the exhibition on Saturday: but U. thinks W histler's price (32,000 marks) should be
reduced to 20000 marks. 'Yours faithfully/Charles F. Ulrich'
MS Whistler M487
Letter from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler. Munich, June 26th 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges
W histler's letter of 1 June. The Prince Regent w ould like one of W histler's pictures to be in the Pinakothek but More Details
the commission thought the Fur Jacket unsuitable and are w aiting to see W histler's other w ork. 'Believe me,
dear Mr W histler, w ith kindest regards/Very sincerely yours/Adolf Paulus.'
MS Whistler M488
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Adolf Paulus. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, Aug. 5. 1892. 'Dear Mr. Paulus-'
W histler sent Mr. Potter's address to Mr. Ulrich and w ould like to know if the Committee decides to buy the Little More Details
W hite Girl, and at w hat price. (unsigned).
[See correspondence w ith J.C. Potter]
MS Whistler M489
Certificate from The Central Committee of the 1892 Munich International Exhibition to James McNeill W histler,
London. Munich, 12 August 1892. 'Euer Hochw olgeboren!' Die Pelzjacke has been aw arded a Gold Medal 1st More Details
class at the VI Internationalen Kunstausstellung. 'Der I. Prasident:/Eugen von Sticler./Der I.
Schiftfuhrer:/Karlauers Bainz'.
MS Whistler M490
Letter from Herr Ulrich to James McNeill W histler. Theresien Strasse 75/II, Munich, Nov. 19th 92. 'Dear Mr
W histler.' He saw the Exhibition Secretary w ho said W histler's pictures w ould be sent off tonight. U. being a
Secessionist had difficulty finding out w hat had happened about the Little W hite Girl, except that the More Details
new spaper article w as incorrect, and Mr. Potter had asked for more money than his original invoice stated.
Piglheim is going to take it up. 'Yours very sincerely/Ulrich.'
[See correspondence w ith J. Charles Potter]
MS Whistler M492
Letter from 'The Manager' to James McNeill W histler, Paris. International Exhibition, Munich, December (?) 12th
1892. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges W histler's letter. W histler's tw o pictures have been forw arded to Michel Kimbel, More Details
31 Place du Marche, St Honoree, and the others have been sent to their ow ners. The exhibition closed at the
end of October. 'We remain, dear Sir,/yours truly/International Exhibition/The Manager:/Ohh Focelmann'
MS Whistler M493
Letter from Adolf Paulus to James McNeill W histler. Areisstr. 6, Munich, March 4th 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler,'
Acknow ledges receipt of the letters from W histler and returns that from Ulrich to W. Ulrich is organising the
American section of the exhibition. They are glad they are to have W histler's portrait Arrangement in Flesh
colour and Pink. P. resigned from his position of Secretary ow ing to the attitude of other members of the More Details
association, criticizing the importance he placed on having w orks by the 'Glasgow boys' and other foreigners.
He has joined a new society w hich hopes to hold good exhibitions and may ask W histler to contribute. P. told
the Prince Regent W histler w as grateful for the Order of St. Michael conferred on him and is interested in its
history. 'Believe me, My dear Mr W histler,/very faithfull yours/Adolf Paulus.'
MS Whistler M494
Letter from The Royal Academy of the Fine Arts to James McNeill W histler, London. Munich, 3rd November 1888.
'Hochgeehrter Herr!' Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria has agreed to the Academy's proposal to nominate More Details
W histler an honorary member. 'Mit vorzuglicher Hochachtung/Der Direktor:/F A v Kaulback/ Fur den
Sekretar:/Weber.'
W ith typed transcript and translation.
MS Whistler M496
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The 'Gentlemen' of the Academy of Munich]. [December 1888]
'Gentlemen' Thanks them for electing him an honorary member of the Royal Academy of Munich: and sends his
thanks to Prince Luitpold, Prince Regent of Bavaria. '...and I have gentlemen the honor to be your' (unsigned). More Details
Enclosed w ith an envelope addressed to 'Sr Wohlgebsren/Herrn Doctor R. Muther/ Conservateur des K.
Kupferstick/Kabinets' w ith embossed heading on flap 'Long's Hotel...' holograph not same matter. And
Envelope?
MS Whistler M498
Letter to James McNeill W histler from [The Committee, Secession from Societe des Artistes de Munich], Munich.
le 17 Avril 1892. 'Monsieur!' 100 members of the Society are leaving the 'Societe des Artistes de Munich'
because the number of non-exhibiting members of the Society is increasing and the number of foreign members More Details
invited to exhibit has been reduced. They have formed a new Society and w ould like W histler to become a
'Membre correspondant': but this w ould not affect W histler's participation in the International exhibition in
Munich this year. '...nous vous prions... d'agreer l'assurance de notre haute consideration./ B- --- Siglhence? /F.
von Uhde/G Kuehl/ SL Habermann/Paul Heotter?'
MS Whistler M499
Letter from T. Douglas Murray to James McNeill W histler. 34, Portland Place, W., Feb. 21. 1885. 'My dear
W histler.' He enjoyed W histler's lecture and urges him to publish it. Mrs. Singleton hopes to see it in a brow n
paper cover. He hopes W histler w ill call some Sunday. W histler's lecture w as above normal standards as More Details
'Phidias or Praxitiles to Belt'. 'Toujours a vous/T Douglas Murray.'
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler N2
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, N.O. [J.E. Vincent, National Observer ?]. nd. 'Sir-' He enjoyed
reading the indignant letter from Mr. Charles Haines-Jackson complaining that Ruskin w as associating w ith More Details
Degas in 'a Piccadilly Saloon' w hich he usually treated w ith open contempt. (unsigned).
2 copies
MS Whistler N3
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [J.E. Vincent?], N.O. [the National Observer ?]. nd. 'Sir-' He
enjoyed reading the indignant letter from Mr. Charles Haines-Jackson complaining that Ruskin w as associating More Details
w ith Degas in 'a Piccadilly Saloon' w hich he usually treated w ith open contempt. (unsigned).
2 copies

Letter from James McNeill W histler. 'So Spielmann w rite again did he!-' Using a racing analogy, W histler
comments that Spielmann, never having seriously been in the race, has not realised that the race is over and More Details
the w inner feted. 'J McN. W histler'.
[Paragraph of invective against Spielmann]
MS Whistler N4
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Press. nd. [1888] 'Sir-' Dumaurier in an interview w hich has been
published 'over the w aters' show ed his malice against W, in an attempt to reply to W histler's statement. He More Details
admitted he once knew W histler very w ell but has not been friendly w ith him for 30 years. '"And that's w hat's
the matter w ith Hannah!"-... And w hat more w ill you?/J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler N5
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. 11, How ard Place, Edinburgh, 18/4/91. 'My dear W histler,'
Thanks W histler for his w illingness to act as illustrator w hen required. 'We have buried the Professor this
w eek'. Nobody w ill speak against him, now even the big papers - the impeachment has had to be carried out
single handed by one small journal. H. has sent it to the Vice-Chancellor at Oxford, & is trying to discover the
names of the Slade Trustees to send it to them too. It is up to them now . Has asked Nate to send W histler tw o
of his books. W ill show W histler a letter from Oscar w hich is 'a monument' in June. Has been ill. '[illeg.] sincerely More Details
yours, W.E.H.'
['The Professor' w as Sir Hubert von Herkomer w hose use of photogravure reproductions of pen draw ings as
etchings in his publication 'An Idyll' sparked off a great controversy. See Pennell, Life, Vol II, chap.33, pp 95-8; &
Henley's paper, 'The National Observer', Vol.V. No.126, pp.555-6, for April 18th, 1891, on "Pennell v. Herkomer".
Herkomer w as Slade Professor at this time]
MS Whistler N6
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. 11, How ard Place, Edinburgh, 30/4/91. 'My dear W histler'
Thanks W histler for some 'labour'. Suggests answ er to Haden's article in 'the new Nineteenth Century' w hich More Details
w ill appear in his journal next w eek if W histler approves. 'sincerely yours, W.E. Henley'
MS Whistler N7
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. 11, How ard Place, Edinburgh, 8/5/91. 'My dear W histler,' Glad
to read that W histler is recovered. The Professor is not dead - he is hurt that they 'compared him to a milkman.
And the milkman - w hat of him?' Tw o articles this w eek for W histler - an attack on Holman Hunt, and one on the More Details
R.A. 'Ever sincerely yours, W.E.H.'
['The National Observer', May 9th 1891, Vol.V, No.129, pp 628-9, 'The Ideals of Art', & pp. 635-6, 'The Royal
Academy' attack H. Hunt and the R.A. respectively. See BP II H/28 (N5)]
MS Whistler N8
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. Seaforth, Levenhall, Musselburgh, N.B., 22/5/91. 'My dear More Details
W histler' 'I hope that all is w ell w ith you once more'. Encloses some amusing verses. 'Ever sincerely yours,
W.E.H.'
MS Whistler N9
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. Seaforth, Levenhall, Musselburgh, N.B., 30/5/91. 'My dear
W histler' Praises W histler's superb letter. Thinks better of his book for inspiring it, & himself for sending it to More Details
one so appreciative. Rarely does an artist in one medium appreciate the product of another - they must remain
friends and allies. 'Ever sincerely yours, W.E.H.'
MS Whistler N10
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. The National Observer, 9, Thistle Street, Edinburgh,
24/6/1891. 'My dear W histler,' 'W here and how are you?' H. w ould like to visit W histler in London next w eek More Details
perhaps. 'I hear w onderful things of your salon'. Tells W histler to read an article on 'Keats' Letters. 'Yours ever
sincerely W.E.H.'
[See 'The National Observer', Vol. VI, No.136, June 27th, 1891, pp. 132-3, 'A Poet's Letters']
MS Whistler N11
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. The National Observer, 9, Thistle Street, Edinburgh, 5/8/91.
'My dear W histler,' 'It w as just too late; but you w ill see a reference to the matter in an article called 'Perverted
Ingenuity' w hich w ill show that at any rate w e are on the side of the angels, In great haste, Yours ever
sincerely W.E.H.'
[See 'The National Observer', Vol.VI, No.142, August 8th, 1891, pp. 288-9, 'Perverted Ingenuity' criticizes Mr. W. More Details
Hastie, B.D., for his interpretation of Rembrandt's 'Anatomy Lesson' in 'The Contemporary Review ', & Mr. Stanley
Little's discourse on 'Landscape' in the 'Nineteenth Century' - (quote) "But though human folly dies in an hour,
art is immortal. 'W hat', says Mr. W histler in his latest onslaught upon living Ignorance and Greed, 'W hat is a
gentlemanly firm in Bond Street beside Eternity?' And w hat are the reflections of a w ilderness of Hasties, B.D.,
& Stanley Littles beside the unsophisticated achievement of a single great painter?']
MS Whistler N12
Letter from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler. 11, How ard Place, Edinburgh, 3/9/91. 'My dear W histler', Has
forw arded W histler's telegram on to W hibley, w ho had just left w hen it arrived. 'He w ill tell you about things in
general on Sunday'. W ishes W histler could immortalise his young daughter. Appreciates W histler's conduct at More Details
Liverpool, & w ill publish it: another trick played on the British Artist. 'Yours ever, H.'
[Charles W hibley w as on the staff of 'The National Observer' in London. Pennell, Life, Vol II, p 98. W histler sent
'Arrangement in Black - The Fur Jacket' to the Liverpool Autumn Exhibition in 1891 & hung a room at exhibition
in a pointed w ay to emphasize media critics]
MS Whistler N13
Note from James McNeill W histler to W.E. Henley 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [December 1891] 'A Merry
Christmas - ' Best w ishes to H. and his 'little lady', and assurances of W histler's friendship. '- and w e long to More Details
see you-' signed w ith butterfly.
[See MS W histler N14. Style of butterfly consistent w ith dating letter 1891]
MS Whistler N14
Telegram from W.E. Henley to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Ldn. Edinburgh, Dec. 25th. '91. More Details
'Just home Charmed w ith your magnificent letter am w riting Henley'.
[See MS W histler N13]

Press cutting from James McNeill W histler to Editor, National Observer. Paris,29 April 1894. 'Sir,-' After the recent
'parade of naked Art' by Spielmann in Glasgow W histler does not think he w ill continue taking their periodical 'in More Details
w hich, at any moment, open familiarity w ith the President may be flavoured iw th insinuation of the Venus de
Medici and a pair of stockings.- I am, etc., J.McNeill W histler.' (and signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler N20
Letter from W illiam Eden Nesfield to James McNeill W histler. 30 Argyll Street, Regent Street, W., Septr 19th
1870. 'My dear W histler,' N. read W histler's letter to Albert Moore and w ent w ith him today to Chelsea to see
W histler's w ork. He thinks Moore has influenced W histler by his study of Greek art, and use of draped models, More Details
and W histler has influenced Moore's use of colour 'in a light key-': but the similarity of subject matter in this
particular case, a w oman w alking along the shore should not stop them both painting it. Their style and the
result differ. (incomplete)
MS Whistler N21
Letter from A. Mazel to James McNeill W histler. [The Netherlands Legation, ] 26 Eaton Square, Friday Jany 12th.
'Dear Sir,' M.'s father is Director of the Royal Picture Galleries in Holland and w ould like to acquire etchings by W. More Details
M. asked Mr. Fred. Leighton w here they could be bought but he did not know . Offers to help W histler if he can.
'Believe me,/Dear Sir,/Sincerely yrs/A. Mazel./Councillor & 1st Secretary of the Netherland Legation'
MS Whistler N38
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, New York Tribune. [Venice], [Aug. 16, 1880] 'Sir' W histler
w ishes to refute statements made in an article by F. Seymour Haden and Hammerton in Scribner's Magazine for
August. The set of sixteen etchings w ere not all of the Thames, and included a drypoint the Forge. They w ere
first printed by Delatre except for the latter drypoint w hich W histler printed himself. They w ere then in perfect
condition and w ere published by Messrs. Ellis w ho had them printed in London by a less competent printer. More Details
They should have been destroyed after 100 impressions had been taken but instead came into Mr. Goulding's
hands and still being in perfect condition w ere successfully printed by him: not having changed since W histler
originally had them steeled. Haden w as present w hen these plates and W histler's french set w ere being
proved and printed and W histler introduced him to Delatre w ho is quite as good a printer as Goulding.
(unsigned)
MS Whistler N54
Letter from B.E. Nightingale to E.W. Godw in. Albert Works, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE, 3 May
1878. 'Dear Sir' Vulliamy has visited the Tite Street site and insisted on them adhering to the front elevation as More Details
draw n. The Post Office say they have lost W histler's order w hich G. sent. 'I remain Sir/Yours obediently/B.E.
Nightingale/per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler N56
Letter from B.E. Nightingale to E.W. Godw in. Albert Works, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE, 9 May More Details
1878. 'Dr Sir' He is personally supervising the w ork at Tite Street w hich is nearly complete. He suggests plaining
the studio floor before staining it as W histler w ants. 'Yours most truly/B E Nightingale'
MS Whistler N58
Letter from James McNeill W histler to B.E. Nightingale 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 20 May 1878. 'Dear Sir.'
W histler is sending to N. and to Webb copies of the letter he has w ritten today to the Board of Works. The
w ork can continue at least until they receive a reply. W histler is w ell satisfied w ith it and sorry N. w as More Details
inconvenienced. Yesterday W histler had difficulty getting into the house to show some people round and
suggests the w atchman keeps a key. 'Very faithfully Yours/J A McN. W histler'
MS Whistler N60
Letter from B.E. Nightingale to E.W. Godw in. Albert Works, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE, 22 July
1878. 'Dear Sir I find my Foreman put the Ventilator in centre of ceiling of upper Studio & left it open at Mr More Details
W histlers ow n request I remain Sir/Yours obediently/B.E. Nightingale/per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler N61
Letter from B.E. Nightingale to E.W. Godw in. Albert Works, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE, 13 More Details
January 1879. 'Dear Sir' He encloses the balance of the amount due to G. over W histler's house although he
had thought W histler w ould pay it. 'I remain Sir/Yours obediently/B.E. Nightingale/per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler N62
Letter from B.E. Nightingale to E.W. Godw in. Albert Works, Albert Embankment, Lambeth, London SE, 17
January 1879. 'Sir' He visited W histler's house and found the w alls w ere either dry or drying out. He w ent over More Details
it w ith W histler and found everything sound except one split rail. 'I am Dr Sir/Yours most/respectfully/B E
Nightingale'

Receipt from James McNeill W histler to Mrs. Jane Noseda. 96 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], November 19th 1877. More Details
'Received from Mrs. Jane Noseda the sum of Ten Pounds for six etchings. J.A McN W histler' (Also signed w ith
butterfly), against w hich is affixed a one penny stamp
MS Whistler N67
Letter from Thorndike Nourse to James McNeill W histler. 2 Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London E.C., 14th
April 1890. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He has arranged that tw o copies of Ford's book w ill be bought in Paris & one More Details
w ith the receipt sent to W. He has also w ritten to Miss Evans in hopes of finding out something. 'Very
sincerely/Thorndike Nourse.'
MS Whistler N68
Letter from Thorndike Nourse to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk. 2 Austin Friars, 16th Aug 90. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' He has heard from Miss Buell that 'they' w ill only be in London on Tuesday night, 19 August, on the More Details
w ay from Paris to take ship at Liverpool, and there w ill probably not be time for Miss Evans to call on W histler in
connection w ith the plan he w orked out w ith W histler last night. 'Yours sincerely/Thorndike Nourse'
MS Whistler N69
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thorndike Nourse, [2 Austin Friars, E.C.]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,
[March 1891 ?] 'My dear Nourse-' Neither N. nor Miss Beulah should pay Brentano's bill for the copies of the More Details
'Pirated edition' of W histler's book w hich he seized on the advice of his law yers Messrs. Lew is & Lew is. W histler
gave some of the copies to the police w ho took action against Brentano's. N. can refer Brentano's to Lew is.
'Very sincerely yrs-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler N70
Letter from Thorndike Nourse to James McNeill W histler. The Gresham Club, London E.C., 3rd Mch '91. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' Mr. Story delivered W histler's message. As Lew is know s, they carried out W histler's suggestions as
soon as Miss Buell brought over the tw o copies. They w ill get Brentano's to send the account to W histler More Details
instead of Miss Buell. 'Yours sincerely/Thorndike Nourse'.
[See MS W histler B183]
MS Whistler N71
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thorndike Nourse. 110 Rue Du Bac, [Paris], June 16 [1891] 'Dear Mr
Nourse-' Mr. Dignam told W histler that N. w anted to locate Sheridan Ford. W histler sends N. copies of the
affidavits taken out: w hile W histler took Mr. Allen's affidavit, and Mr. Alexander from Messrs. Boddington & Hale, More Details
took W 's, they heard Ford had started for the States and w ired to have him arrested on arrival. (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler N72
Letter from James McNeill W histler. "From the New York Tribune, June 25th, 1890." W histler is distressed to be More Details
mistaken as the author of the papers w hich have appeared. They w ere seized by the law . The authorised
volume w ill appear next w eek. "Alw ays," J.McN. W histler."
MS Whistler O5
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler. nd More Details
MS Whistler O8
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr. Mc.Ilvaine, [45 Albemarle St., London W.]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,
[1890] 'Dear Mr. McIlvaine-' He does not know w hat to w rite to M. His first impulse w as to accept M.'s offer to More Details
publish the Songs upon Stone. (unsigned)
MS Whistler O9
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Mc.Ilvaine & Co., Publishers, 45 Albemarle St., London More Details
W., Nov. 13. 1890. 'Dear Sir:' They w ould like to discuss further the project mooted on Sunday to publish a
volume of W histler's Songs on Stone from The W hirlw ind. 'Very truly yours,/James R. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co.'
MS Whistler O10
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. Mc.Ilvaine & Co., Publishers, 45 Albemarle Street, More Details
London W., June 4 1891. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' They received W histler's letter and therefore have w ithdraw in from
the matter of the Songs on Stone and told Heinemann so. 'Yours sincerely,/Osgood, McIlvaine & Co.'
MS Whistler O11
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. 45 Albemarle St., London W.,June 9 1891. 'My dear More Details
W histler:' McIlvaine and O. w ere delighted w ith W histler's gift w hich is hanging in Albemarle Street. 'Yours very
sincerely/James R. Osgood.'
MS Whistler O12
Letter from James R. Osgood to James McNeill W histler. McIlvaine & Co. Publishers, 45, Albemarle Street,
London, W., Sep. 28 1891. 'My dear W histler: W hen in New York just now I saw McKim, and he has w ritten me More Details
the enclosed letter and asked me to forw ard it to you. Very truly yours/J.R. Osgood'.
Letter from Charles F. McKim of 14 September 1891 enclosed
MS Whistler O13
Letter from Clarence W. McIlvaine to James McNeill W histler. James R. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., Publishers, 45
Albemarle Street, London W, Oct. 5 1892. 'Dear W histler,' He is interested in publishing 'M. Mallarmé's postal More Details
irregularities' and suggests it is printed by Gillot or Jouart in Paris. He enquires about its price and royalties,
and if the persons w hose addresses are included w ill object. Sends his regards to his w ife. 'Yours
sincerely/Clarence W. McIlvaine'
MS Whistler O15
Albemarle Street, London W, Nov. 3 1892. 'My dear W histler, Mr. Clarence Wason, our Paris correspondent at More Details
present, proposes calling upon you to arrange for an interview w ith the artist-printer-M. Gillot. This w ill facilitate
matters. Yours sincerely,/Clarence W. McIlvaine'
MS Whistler O16
Albemarle Street, London W, Nov. 25 1892. 'My dear W histler,' He thanks W histler for his letter and hopes the More Details
'Bell Scott' has arrived. He encloses a letter to Mallarmé thanking him for his book, and hopes the frontispiece
proof w ill arrive soon. Mr. Wason told M. that their project w as now under w ay. He sends his regards to Mrs. W.
'Yours most sincerely,/Clarence W. McIlvaine'
MS Whistler O17
Letter from Clarence McIlvaine to James McNeill W histler. James R. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., 45 Albemarle
Street, London. W., Dec. 22 1892. 'My dear W histler,' Robert McCormick's address is, World's Columbian More Details
Exposition, 72 Victoria Street, S.W.: he apologises for the delay but he got a cold returning from Paris. Sends
'Kindest regards to Mrs. W histler; & believe me/Yours ever,/Clarence W. McIlvaine'.
Letter to a cousin of W histler's on recto
MS Whistler O18
Letter from C.W. McIlvaine to James McNeill W histler. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., 45 Albemarle Street, London, W.,
May 21 1892. 'My dear W histler,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 18 May. He did not understand W histler's More Details
letter in the Pall Mall and asks w hat it concerns. He is about to leave for Scotland. 'Yours ever,/Clarence W.
McIlvaine'
MS Whistler O20
Visiting card from Henry Oulevey to James McNeill W histler. Passage des Favorites, Vaugirard, nd. [1889x92?] More Details
'Bravo! pour les Jurys, mon cher W histler!' Duret gave O. new s of W, and O. sends his congratulations, and
promises to call round to the studio w hen W histler returns. (unsigned)
MS Whistler O24
Letter from Henry Oulevey to James McNeill W histler. [Passage des Favorites, Vaugirard], 'Jeudi soir.' [1899??]
'Mon cher W histler,' On Tuesday he w ent to the International Exposition and admired W histler's tw o small
paintings of w omen by the sea, among the landscapes of others. He quotes Corneille 'A peindre avec ses pieds More Details
on triomphe sans gloire': although he liked several w orks by Robinson Douglas. O.'s w ife, like W, w as ill, and
could not come to the exhibition. He hopes to see W histler next w eek. 'Oulevey -'
MS Whistler O25
Letter from Henry Oulevey to James McNeill W histler. Passage des Favorites, [Vaugirard], 21 Janvier 00. 'Cher More Details
W histler' He is sorry he did not see W histler at the Hotel Chatham and asks if he is still there. His w ife sends
her compliments to W histler's sister-in-law . 'bien affectuesement a vous,/cher W histler/Oulevey'
MS Whistler P1
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. Union Bank Chambers, Holburn Circus, 13 March 1882.
'Dear W histler' P. does not think that W histler's letter to Jack MacNay accurately described the statement
How ell made on Thursday, w hen they all had breakfast w ith W. P has trusted How ell for many years and
W histler has been friendly w ith him for many more. How ell said that Jack MacNay had called Mr. Mew burn 'Old
Beaconsfield' and so How ell called Lanes Hotel 'Hughenden'. Before W histler show ed him his rather foolish More Details
letter How ell had said he could not remember if he had w ritten to Jack or Tom MacNay, as this w as several
years previously. P. suggested W histler w rote to Jack to settle the matter quickly, and heard W histler tell Mr.
Miles later that he meant to do so. P. criticizes W histler's letter for show ing that W histler and Tom agree on the
matter and this makes it difficult for Jack to answ er impartially. 'Believe me/Sincerely Yours/S. W reford Paddon'.
[Gets. A5. Paddon Papers, Item II (see Copies P52) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC]
MS Whistler P2
Draft from James McNeill W histler to S. W reford Paddon. The Fielding, King Street, Covent Garden, [13 x 16
March 1882] 'Dear Paddon-' Acknow ledges his letter and says that he has not heard from Jack McNay. He does
not think the 'Ow l' has ever been taken so seriously before. W histler accepted P.'s suggestion of w riting to Jack More Details
but does not think he needed to show P. the letter w hen he w as sending P. a copy anyw ay 'Very sincerely
Yours/J McNeill. W histler'.
[Paddon Papers, Item III (see copies P53) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. [see copies P50-
72] Gets. A5]
MS Whistler P3
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. Woodlands, Redhill, 16 March 1882. 'My dear W histler'
He appreciates w hy W histler registered his letter to P. He agrees that W histler w as entitled to w rite as he
w ished but P. does not w ish to read any replies from J.E. McNay or Mew burn. P. w as introduced to W histler by More Details
How ell in Paris and w ishes to remain friends w ith both of them. 'I remain/Very sincerely yours/S. W reford
Paddon.'
[Paddon Papers, Item IV (see Copies P54) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets. A5]
MS Whistler P4,5
Draft from James McNeill W histler to S. W reford Paddon, [Woodlands, Redhill]. [Received 23rd March 1882] 'If
there is anything I hate in this w orld, my dear Paddon- it is a long dragging letter. W histler thought it w ould be
interesting for them to find out the truth about some things How ell w as involved in-'the Gerard Lu case' and his
statement about Beaconsfield. W histler congratulates P. on having avoided having his affairs managed by
How ell. W histler has had many experiences of How ell's eccentric management and w arns P. to expect
complications if as Frank Miles tells him, he means to appoint How ell his executor. W histler enjoys the company
of How ell w hile know ing he cannot be trusted. W hen W histler returned from Venice he saw a lot of How ell and More Details
planned to show him up; and about that time How ell w as responsible for introducing P. and W histler in Paris.
W histler w ould not have introduced How ell to anyone w ithout w arning them: as General Ripley w ould introduce
Mr. Surat- private assassin- w hom he met on a cross Atlantic voyage. W hen Mitford remonstrated w ith W histler
because he said How ell w as a robber, W histler's reply; 'so w as Barabas!' Mitford w as Lord Airlie's son in law :
and P. w ill remember How ell mourning over Lord Airlie's death in Paris. (unsigned incomplete).
[Draft. Paddon Papers, Item V (see Copies P55) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets. A5]
MS Whistler P6
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. Woodlands, Redhill, 27 March 1882. 'Dear W histler,'
How ell sent P. the letters he had had from W histler over the last tw enty years and P. thinks W histler is denying
the friendship these reveal. P. has heard one person say How ell had spoken of Mew burn as Beaconsfield to More Details
Jack MacNay. P. admires W histler's paintings but not his letters and thinks W histler is too hard on How ell 'Very
sincerely Yours/S W reford Paddon'.
[Paddon Papers, Item VI (see also GUL copies P56) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A5]
MS Whistler P7
Draft from James McNeill W histler to S. W reford Paddon, [Woodlands, Redhill]. [March x April 1882] 'Mr Jack
McNay tells me he has received a printed copy of my correspondence w ith yourself. My dear Paddon this is
amazing!!!' P should have sent W histler a copy: he proposes to now publish a complete edition including the
replies from McNay and Mew burn, the paw nbroker Chapman's receipt for the top of the cabinet and How ell's More Details
letters to Sydney Morse. W hen P. learns the truth about How ell the latter w ill doubtless produce the letters
w ritten during their friendship: and P. w ill join Burne-Jones, Ruskin, Rossetti and W. 'Alw ays Yours' (unsigned).
[Draft copy in Maud Franklin's hand. Paddon Papers, Item VII (see also GUL copies P57) W histler 202-205A, B &
Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets. A5]
MS Whistler P8
Draft from James McNeill W histler to S. W reford Paddon, [Woodlands, Redhill]. [8 x 14 July 1882] 'No ! too late
my dear Paddon this professed disregard to all further details in this matter.-' P. first refused to accept the
evidence he had asked for and has now published W histler's letters w ithout his permission and w ithout
including that evidence as given in McNay's letter, w hich he refused to read. W histler now encloses a copy of it. More Details
He does not mind if P. continues to accept How ell but thinks he should publish this letter w ith the others.
'...believe me/Yours sincerely [JMW ]'.
[Draft copy in W histler's hand. Paddon Papers, Item IX. (See also Copies P59) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter
Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets. A5]
MS Whistler P9
Letter from James McNeill W histler to S. W reford Paddon, [Woodlands, Redhill]. 13 Tite Street, Chelsea, [July
1882] 'I could have w ished that you had executed yourself more gracefully- but I suppose, my dear Paddon, More Details
this might not be- tant pis!- /accept my sympathies-/Adieu-/J. McNeill W histler'.
[Paddon Papers, Item XIII (see also GUL Copies P63) W histler 202-205A, B & Walter Brew ster Colln., AIC. Gets.
A.5]
MS Whistler P10
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. 55 Earls Court Square, S.W., Thursday [1885 x 1886] More Details
'My dear W histler,' How ell's trial for contempt of court comes up on the follow ing Monday at 12 a.m. at the
Courts of Justice. P. met an American journalist w ho w ished to interview W. 'Yours faithfully/S.W. Paddon'
MS Whistler P11
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. Woodlands, Redhill, 16 Febry 1886. 'My dear W histler,'
P. took action against How ell about a year ago. He is alledging fraud and How ell's solicitor says this may result More Details
in How ell being bankrupted, particularly since Liberty & Jew ell have become involved in the case against How ell
'Believe me/Yours very faithfully/S W reford Paddon'
MS Whistler P12
Letter from S. W reford Paddon to James McNeill W histler. 55 Earls Court Square, S.W.,31 July 1888. 'My dear
W histler' Invites W histler to come and see a strongly w orded letter he has w ritten to the proprietor of 'Boodles' More Details
about Charles Augustus How ell. P. does not think How ell w ill be a member for much longer 'Yrs faithfully/S.W.
Paddon'
MS Whistler P14
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. [post 1879 sept] 'O Sir!-' He
asks if it is true that 'Arry has risen from the dead. He has bought the 'W hite House' at auction and w ill be More Details
remembered because he lives w here his betters have lived, like the man Carlyle described w ho w as
remembered because he tore his 'nether garments' w hen he rose suddenly in the presence of the king.
(unsigned)
MS Whistler P15
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Charles Morley, Editor], [The Pall Mall Gazette]. [December 1886] 'A long
and elaborate article by Mr. Theodore Child in the Fortnightly Review of last Season ...' Last season Child More Details
praised W histler's w ork: recently in an article in the New York Sun he described him 'as a charlatan and trifler'
and W histler has w ritten to him accordingly. (unsigned).
[See Theodore Child: C111-113]
MS Whistler P16
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [ Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. 'Sir-' He encloses some
documents and hopes their paper w ill publish them. W histler had w ritten to the Editor of the Times to correct a
critical statemnt published on Saturday. They refused to publish it and returned it to W. He re-submitted it w ith
a covering note to Mr. Buckle. They then said they w ould consider the matter and ended up publishing a More Details
fragment of W histler's letter w hich made no sense. (unsigned).
[Pall Mall Gazette 4 Dec 1886. Gentle Art 1890, p.199-204, GA56. Ford's edition 1890, p.142-146. GM B.43. Re
'the Times' see 'Gentle Art'. See also PW C PC Vol 35 p.10]
MS Whistler P17
Envelope from [Charles Morley] to James McNeill W histler, Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St., Strand W.C. [Pall Mall More Details
Gazette] London W (postmark), 25 December 1886
MS Whistler P18
Letter from Charles Morley to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, Northumberland Street, Strand, Jan. 6.
1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He encloses an introduction w hich he hopes W histler w ill find suitable. 'Yours very
truly,/Charles Morley./The butterflies are being manufactured.' More Details
[The Pall Mall Gazette had to make the dies from w hich the 'butterfly' signature on the end of W histler's letters
to Child could be printed. These dies w ere in use for many years afterw ards. Also 4 sheets w ith draft of an
article for the paper by Morley]
MS Whistler P19
Letter from Charles Morley to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, Northumberland Street, Strand, Jan. 6.
1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He encloses an introduction w hich he hopes W histler w ill find suitable. 'Yours very
truly,/Charles Morley./The butterflies are being manufactured.' More Details
[The Pall Mall Gazette had to make the dies from w hich the 'butterfly' signature on the end of W histler's letters
to Child could be printed. These dies w ere in use for many years afterw ards. Also 4 sheets w ith draft of an
article for the paper by Morley]
MS Whistler P20
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles Morley, Editor, The Pall Mall Gazette. [1887x8?] 'Dear Mr. Morley - '
More Details
He agrees to be interview ed by Spielman for their journal as long as he is show n the proofs of the article More Details
'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P21
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. (RSBA), Beefsteak Club,
King W illiam Street, Strand W.C., Nov 7 [1887?] 'Mr. W histler begs, w ith his compliments, to assure the Editor of
the Pall Mall Gazette that the linen of the Royal Society of British Artists is officially w ashed at home - More Details
notw ithstanding the startling evidence to the contrary in this evenings issue of that admirably managed paper-
It is rare that the Scouts of the P.M.-are misled- but on this occasion they have mistaken the fiver seeking
flunkey, on his w ay w ith a basket, for a bona fide traitor, a Member, and a Gentleman.-/Chelsea-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler P22
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. April 4th 1888. 'Sir-' Their
'Review er' complained W histler had not replied to his answ er w hich appeared in Saturday's paper. W histler
repeats that he does not think the 'Review er' could have seen a copy of the pamphlet of his lecture, although
he might have seen a proof. The 'Review er stated he published his criticism after the publication of Messrs. More Details
Chatto and W indus' advertisement of the pamphlet: and W histler asks the P.M.G. to publish a letter from these
publishers. (unsigned).
[Ten O'Clock. Pall Mall 4 Apr 1888. Ford's ed. 1890, pp 192-3. Gentle Art 1890, pp 247-8, GA77. Pickford Waller
PC, 58r, Metro MA, NY (Gets. B50)]
MS Whistler P23
Telegram from Charles Morley, Editor to James McNeill W histler, B Flat, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. The
Pall Mall Gazette, Ju[ne] 28. 88. 'Stephens review says you are to lead Mrs Godw in to altar May w e confirm or More Details
contradict/ Morley'
MS Whistler P24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], 'The Pall Mall Gazette'. [July 1888] 'Sir,-' The
statistics given by the new ly elected President of the Society of British Artists, of the sales at their exhibitions
betw een 1881-8, as published in the Pall Mall Gazette on 6 July, do not show any mismanagement by W, since
he w as only elected in June 1886 and took office in January 1887. The Society w as then in a bad state and More Details
although W histler improved its standards and its status (w ith the title of 'Royal') it w as beyond hope and he
does not think Bayliss, w ith all his qualifications as chairman of the local board school, member of the Diocesan
Council of Rochester, fellow of the Society of Cyclists, the champion chess-player of Surrey and 'Public Orator of
Noviomagus' w ill be able to improve it. 'J.Mc.Neill W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Gentle Art 1890, pp.213-217, GA61. Ford's edition 1890, included. GM B.52]
MS Whistler P25
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], 'The Pall Mall Gazette'. [July 1888] 'Sir,-' The
statistics given by the new ly elected President of the Society of British Artists, of the sales at their exhibitions
betw een 1881-8, as published in the Pall Mall Gazette on 6 July, do not show any mismanagement by W, since
he w as only elected in June 1886 and took office in January 1887. The Society w as then in a bad state and
although W histler improved its standards and its status (w ith the title of 'Royal') it w as beyond hope and he More Details
does not think Bayliss, w ith all his qualifications as chairman of the local board school, member of the Diocesan
Council of Rochester, fellow of the Society of Cyclists, the champion chess-player of Surrey and 'Public Orator of
Noviomagus' w ill be able to improve it. 'J.Mc.Neill W histler' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Gentle Art]
MS Whistler P26
Card from Charles Morley to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, Northumberland Street, Strand, Aug. 30.
1888. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He does not know if W histler is back from his honeymoon. He thanks W histler for More Details
sending him something to commemorate the w edding, 'the bakers shop'. He suggests W histler reads Ouida
and w rites them a piece on 'the "ugliness" of London.' 'Believe me,/Yours very truly,/Charles Morley.'
MS Whistler P27
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles Morley, Editor, The Pall Mall Gazette. Feb. 12. 89. 'Dear Mr Morley -
' In a letter in w hich W histler properly 'scalped' 'the Kangaroo', and referred to the editor of the Magazine of More Details
Art, he did not mean any reference to M. He mentioned an occasion, by w hich he meant an interview w ith
himself as ex-President of Suffolk Street 'Very sincerely/'(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P28
Card from Charles Morley to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, Northumberland Street, Strand, Feb. 12.
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' M. understood w ho W histler w as referring to. He congratulates W histler on his More Details
honours, and does not object to being 'scalped' by him. He assumes the 'other little affair' has now been
forgotten. 'Yours very trly/Charles Morley.'
MS Whistler P29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], The Pall Mall Gazette.April 26 [1889] 'Sir:'
W histler corrects their statement. He has not w ithdraw n his w ork but transferred it from the American to the
British section of the Exposition International in Paris. 'A little paragraph is a dangerous thing/And I am More Details
Sir/JMcNW '.
[Gentle Art 1890, p265. Ford's ed. 1890, p195. PMG Apr 27, 1889. Standard Apr 27, 1889. Pickford Wallr PCI,
70r, Metro MA, NY (Gets. B64)]
MS Whistler P30
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. Chelsea, Aug 1st [1891]
'Sir:' The ow ners of the Bond Street gallery w hich has a picture by W histler that he has declared to be
w orthless have never consulted W histler and have no right to query his judgement. He has alw ays destroyed More Details
plates, prints and pictures that fall below his standards. 'I am sir/Your Obed. Servt./J McN. W histler.'
[Re "Three Figures. Pink & Grey" at Dow desw ells. W hat Mr W histler had on his ow n toast? How ell's hand? GM
B.73, Pall Mall Gazette 1 Aug 1891]
MS Whistler P31
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Mr. Geo. Thomson?. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1890x1] 'Dear Mr. More Details
Thomson-' Thanks T. for his appreciation of W histler's portrait of Carlyle and compliments him on the style of his
article on this (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P32
Card from Geo. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, Northumberland Street, Strand, Sept. 8th.
91. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks w hen it w ould be convenient to deliver the proofs of W histler's portrait of Carlyle. 'I More Details
am sir/Yours very truly/Geo Thomson'.
[W histler intended to give selected impressions to major galleries]
MS Whistler P33
Card from James McNeill W histler to Mr Iw an Muller (Assistant Editor), [Pall Mall Gazette]. 110 Rue du Bac, nd.
[1893 x 4] 'My dear Mr Iw an Muller -' The letter from George Moore published by them about his reply to a letter More Details
from W, w as like W histler's a private communication. Moore has attempted to link it to the Eden affair, w hich
w as unconnected. Mirbeau & Griffin as W histler's seconds therefore w rote to correct the record. The Editor of
the Chronicle duly apologised to them. "very sincerely yrs J. McN. W histler"
MS Whistler P34
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. Paris, April 4th. 1894. 'Sir-'
George Dumaurier has published reminiscencies of his friendship w ith W histler some thirty years ago, in an More Details
American magazine, w hich are both lying and spiteful. 'J McNeill W histler.'
[George Du Maurier Ormand, L. Routledge 1969 p 466]
MS Whistler P35
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Editor [Charles Morley?], The Pall Mall Gazette. Long's Hotel, 28 Feb [95]
'Sir-' Their paper said that W histler w as keeping both his picture and the 'Valentine', excelling himself in the
Gentle Art. W histler in fact returned the Valentine through his solicitors to Sir W illiam Eden. Eden refused it and More Details
demands 10.000 francs through the courts. W histler has completely repainted the portrait. 'J.McNeill W histler-'.
[Pall Mall Gazette Mar 1, 1895. From Waldo Story's red scrapbook, p 102 [Similar letter, same title "The
Baronet's Valentine". Westminster Gazette Mar 1, 1895. From Waldo Story's w hite scrapbook, p 61] Pickford
Waller PCI, 79v, Metro MA, NY. (Gets B83)]
MS Whistler P36
Letter from Henry Cust to James McNeill W histler. Pall Mall Gazette, 18 Charing Cross Rd., London W.C.,12 Mar
95. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He thanks W histler for his letter. They have to publish both W histler's letters and the More Details
replies, but he supports W. He is sending the papers W histler w anted. Today he used the heading 'The Voice
that breathed o'er Eden'.. 'Yours very sincerely,/Henry Cust/Editor, P.M.G.'
MS Whistler P37
Letter from [G.A. Iw an-Muller] to James McNeill W histler. The Pall Mall Gazette, 18 Charing Cross Road, London,
10 April 95. 'My dear Mr. W histler' He thanks W histler for his letter. He thinks W histler's reply w as thoroughly More Details
circulated and 'G.M' put dow n a peg. M. w as prevented from publishing the letter from W histler's seconds by
the advice of counsel w ho said that ridiculing 'GM' for refusing to fight a duel w ould lay them open to libel.
'Believe me/yrs vy sincerely/[O] Iw an. Muller.'
MS Whistler P38
Envelope from James McNeill W histler. [1896] "Forged picture - Pall Mall. & Chronicle" More Details
MS Whistler P39
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Henry [Cust ?]. nd. [1898 ?] 'Henry-' W histler has scalped 'one of the More Details
Boulevards' so neatly that he has not yet noticed. (signed w ith the butterfly)
MS Whistler P40
Envelope from Pall Mall Gazette &c. to James McNeill W histler. [1898] Envelope w ith ms. notes in W.'s hand on More Details
cuttings on Ford: "P.M.G. Thursday March 27 (Special) Feb. 21 (strange Plot), March 29 (Special), Sunday Times.
Feb. 23. N.Y. Herald March 23 Pall Mall Gazette/Ford". (not signed)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Charles Morley?, Pall Mall Gazette]. Aug 1899. 'On a carefully trimmed
and timid notice of the book by Mr. G.S. Street .../ ...Make him my compliments, and say that I beg to
acknow ledge his difficult seat "on the fence", and the agonies of his balance, as he gracefully bow s to me- and More Details
w ith his eye on the Baronet, bends to his betters w ithout falling off!' (signed w ith butterfly).
W histler's hand
MS Whistler P41
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Editor [Charles Morley?], Pall Mall Gazette. nd. "O Sir!" It looks as if the More Details
ghost of 'Arry has put in his usual copy. (incomplete)
MS Whistler P45
Letter from Mrs Kate? Palmer to James McNeill W histler.[early 1849] '"No one can tell w hat an hour may bring
forth", some of my neighbours could w ith truth cry out, on the evening of New Year/49.' The floor at a new
church in Westerly collapsed and a number of Stonington people w ere involved, including Mrs. Alex. Palmer and More Details
her children; Sarah, A. & H. Dixon; M.E. & Ersking Phelps; Mrs. Nat Palmer, Nathan, Mrs. Genl. W illiams, Mrs.
Hyde. Her husband helped the doctor, and so did Amos, and used a bone-setting device invented by a Mr.
Jarvis, w ith some success. (unsigned).
['Scrap' sent to W histler by Anna W histler, 19-24 Feb 1849, see BP II Res 1/49]
MS Whistler P47
Letter from The Committee to James McNeill W histler. Exposition Internationale Annuelle Galeries Georges Petit,
8 Rue de Seze 8, Paris, 14 Mars 1887. 'Monsieur W histler' They w ould like W histler to contribute to the More Details
exhibition w hich opens 15 May. Each exhibitor must contribute 500 fr. '...d'agreer mes plus empressees
Salutations/pr le Comite:/l [H-----]'
MS Whistler P48
Letter from Rush C. Haw kins to James McNeill W histler, London. Commissariat General des Etats-Unis
d'Amerique a l'Exposition Universelle de 1889 a Paris, Paris, April 3rd 1889. 'Dear Sir, I beg to notify you that
your Ten exhibits Submitted for the Exposition have not met w ith the approval of the Jury, and you are More Details
requested to remove them on or before Saturday 6th of April. Sedelmeyer's Gallery w ill be open from 2 to 5
o'clock each day. All receipts must be returned. Respectfully yours,/Rush C. Haw kins,/U.S. Commissioner of Fine
Arts./Per A. Berford.'
MS Whistler P49
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Genl Rush C. Haw kins, [Commissariat General des Etats-Unis d'Amerique a
l'Exposition Universelle de 1889 a Paris.]. [6 April] [1889] 'Dear Sir-' Acknow ledges receipt of their letter of 3
April informing him that his ten exhibits have been rejected by the Jury and must be collected before 6 April, More Details
w hich he has only just received. W histler w as invited to submit w orks to the American section of the Exposition
and sent his portrait of Lady Archibald Campbell w hich had been exhibited at the Salon, plus 27 etchings.
W histler does not w ish to upset them and has telegraphed them to remove all his exhibits. 'And I am, dear
Sir/Your obedient humble servant/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler P50
Letter from H. Trueman Wood, Commissioner delegate to James McNeill W histler. Paris Universal Exhibition,
1889, British Section, 18 John Street, Adelphi, London W.C., January 1899 'Dear Sir,' Encloses the diploma and
Commemorative medal W histler w on at the Paris Exhibition: the diploma and bronze medal being customarily More Details
presented to all those w inning a Grand Prix, Gold, Silver or Bronze medal. Gold or Silver medals may be
purchased. 'Yours faithfully,/H. Trueman Wood/Commissioner Delegate.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Koopman, Hanging Committee/Exp. Int. Jan 10th 1899. 'Dear Mr.
Koopman-' W histler thanks the Committee but does not w ish to go on the Jury of the "International" [Society.?]
'And believe me/very faithfully,/sg. J. McNeill W histler'. More Details
[A. Koopman exh. w ith the ISSPG in 1899 but w as not a member: this must refer to the Paris exhibition. BP II
b/87 - is this in fact ISSPG]
MS Whistler P51
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell, Director of Fine Arts to James McNeill W histler. U.S. Commission to the Paris
Exposition of 1900, Equitable Building, 120 Broadw ay, New York City, May 1st 1899. 'Dear Sir:' Asks W histler to
submit a list of the w orks carried out since 1 May 1889 w hich he w ould like the Jury to select for exhibition in More Details
Paris in 1900. There is only space for one or tw o w orks per artist, so the w orks should be important ones. 'Very
respectfully yours,/John B. Cauldw ell,/Director of Fine Arts.'
MS Whistler P52
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell to James McNeill W histler. Commissariat-General des Etats-Unis a l'Exposition
Universelle Internationale de 1900, 20 Ave. Rapp, Paris, Dec. 9th 1899. 'Dear Sir:-' C. has arrived in Paris and
intends to discuss w ith American artists and sculptors resident abroad the w ork of the Department of Fine Arts More Details
of the U.S. Commission. He w ould like W histler to come to their offices on the follow ing Tuesday at 4 p.m.
sharp. 'Very truly yours,/John B Cauldw ell/Director of Fine Arts.-'
[Pennell The life of James McNeill W histler (vol II) p.251]
MS Whistler P53
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John B. Cauldw ell, Director of Fine Arts. Hotel Chatham, Paris, [9 Dec
1899] "Dear Sir" Congratulates C. on having arrived in Paris, accordingly to C.'s letter of 9th inst.: & cannot be More Details
present anyw here at 4 pm sharp. "Very faithfully Yours/ J. McNeill W histler".
[Recollections + Impressions of James A. McNeill W histler Eddy Lippencott, Philadelphia 1903 (G&M F.24, GUL
423) p 30]
MS Whistler P54
Letter from I. Spielmann, secretary Fine Art Committee to James McNeill W histler. [British section Paris 1900
Exp.], St. Stephen's House, Westminster, [London] S.W., Feb 5 1900. 'Dear Sir,' The Fine Art Committee of the More Details
Royal Commission invite W histler to suggest w orks to be exhibited in the British section in Paris from 15 April to
5 November 1900. Space is limited, and w orks must have been painted since 1 May 1889. 'I am, Dear Sir,/Yours
faithfully,/J. Spielmann/Secretary, Fine Art Committee.'
MS Whistler P56
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Director [of the aw arding jury of the 1900 Exposition, Paris]. 5 Norfolk
Street, Park Lane W., [1900] 'Cher Directeur-' Asks him to w rite to the Editor of the Daily Chronicle about the
article "A Protest" in the Magazine of Art in w hich the International Jury is accused of aw arding medals to More Details
W histler, Alfred Stevens and Dagnan Bonveret for w ork w hich should have been disqualified as being painted
before the date specified- in W histler's case for the Little W hite Girl. An explanatory slip included in the
Magazine does not alter the case. W histler w ould like the Directeur to say the medal w as aw arded for the w ork
by W histler w hich had not been previously exhibited. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P57
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell [directeur U.S. Commission to the Paris Exhibition] to James McNeill W histler, 36
Tite Street, Chelsea, [London] S.W. May 3rd 1900. 'My dear Mr. W histler:-' Asks W histler to send his etching to
the Grand Palais on the follow ing day to be hung in the American section. W histler's w ork is much admired but More Details
C. suggests it should be labelled for the benefit of those w ho do not recognise the 'butterfly.' 'Sincerely yours,
John B. Cauldw ell/Director of Fine Arts.-/per P.B'.
[86 Rue M.D. des Champs crossed out, redirected]
MS Whistler P58
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Caldw ell Esq., Manager, Fine Art Section of the United States of America,
Paris Exhibition. June 6th 1900. 'Dear Sir' E.G. Kennedy has bought L'Andalousienne w hich is on exhibition in More Details
the American Fine Art Section, and on the close of the exhibition it should be delivered to him or his agents.
'Yours very [sincerely/JW.]'
MS Whistler P59
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell to James McNeill W histler, [London]. Hotel de Paris, Trouville, 23 Juillet [1900]
'Dear Mr W histler' C. has been expecting W histler to return, and invited him to dinner at the Automobile Club, More Details
but never heard from him. Encloses a cutting from the Figaro. The tw o aw ards made to W histler by the
International Jury delighted everyone. '...believe me/Cordially Yours/John B Cauldw ell'
MS Whistler P60
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell to James McNeill W histler, [London]. Hotel Vendome, Paris, Oct 12th [1900] 'My
dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter and regrets that he did not see W histler in London in June. He More Details
appreciated W histler's co-operation in organising the exhibition of American art. '...believe me/My dear Mr
W histler/Most Cordially Yours/John B Cauldw ell'
MS Whistler P61
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. United States Commission to the Paris
Exposition of 1900, New York, Jan 21st 1901. 'My dear Mr W histler' C. introduces the landscape painter Mr. W m. More Details
A. Coffin of New York, Director of the Pan-American at Buffalo. He is opposed to the duty on foreign w orks of
art. He has something to discuss w ith W. '...believe me/Most Sincerely Yours/John B Cauldw ell'
MS Whistler P62
Letter from John B. Cauldw ell to James McNeill W histler. Southampton N.Y., May 9th 1901. 'Dear Sir:' C. has
resigned as Director of Fine Arts and matters arising from the International Paris Exposition w ill be dealt w ith
by Prof. James H. Gore, Director of the Jury Organisation on the U.S. Commission. The Diplomas and bronze More Details
medals w ill be sent to exhibitors but probably not this Spring, and w inners of gold or silver medals may order
ones in those metals. Certain duplicates w hich have been circularised are not valid. 'Very truly yours,/John B.
Cauldw ell,/(Late Director of Fine Arts.)/U.S. Commissioner to the Paris Exposition.'
MS Whistler P63
Letter from B.D. Woodw ard, Ex-Assistant Commissioner-General to the Paris Exposition to James McNeill
W histler, Hotel Chatham, Paris. University Club, New York City, September 13th 1901. 'Dear Sir:-' The medal More Details
aw arded to W histler at the Paris Exposition has been sent to the U.S. Embassy, 18 Avenue Kleber, Paris to be
collected. The diploma, for the Grand Prix in Class 7 w ill also be sent. 'Respectfully yours,/B D Woodw ard./Ex-
Assistant Commissioner-General/ To the Paris Exposition.'
MS Whistler P64
Letter from B.D. Woodw ard [ex-Assistant Commissioner-General to the Paris Exposition] to James McNeill
W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Room 672, 32 Liberty Street, New December 23 1901. 'Dear Sir:-' On 13 More Details
September he forw arded W histler's medal from Class VIII in the Paris Exposition to the United States Embassy
in Paris. Asks if he should send the diploma there. 'Respectfully yours,/B D Woodw ard.'
MS Whistler P65
Letter from B.D. Woodw ard [Ex-Assistant Commissioner-General to the Paris Exposition] to James McNeill
W histler, 86 Rue N.D. des Champs, Paris. 25bis Rue Decamps, Paris, Aug 7th 1902. 'Dear Sir:- I hold at your
disposal the diplomas of aw ard w hich you obtained at the Paris Exhibition of 1900. Kindly let me know if the More Details
same w ill reach you at the above address if sent by registered mail, and oblige,/Very truly yours/BD
Woodw ard.'
Note on this by W histler to say that it w as answ ered from the Hague]
MS Whistler P66
Letter from B.D. Woodw ard, The Ex. Asst. Commissioner General to James McNeill W histler, Hotel des Indes, La
Haye, Hollande. U.S. Commission to the Paris Exposition of 1900, Sept 1st 1902. 'Dear Sir:-' Acknow ledges More Details
W histler's letter of 23 August. He is sending the diplomas of the grand prizes aw arded to W histler in classes 7
& 8 w ith the commemorative bronze medals. 'Yours truly/BD Woodw ard.'
MS Whistler P162
Letter from Maison Municipale de Sante to James McNeill W histler. Rue du Fauburg-Saint-Denis, No.110, 15 More Details
Janvier 1858. 'Je, soussigne, Econome-Receveur, reconnais avoir recu de Mr. W histler la somme de quarante
cinq francs pour 15 jours du 16 Janv au 30 Janv-' 'S. [Cluraileraurte]'
MS Whistler P163
Card from Musées Imperiaux to James McNeill W histler.17 Juin 1856. 'No.3338' Entry card for study days issued More Details
to 'W histlir James', w ho is presented by 'Mr Gleyre' 'Le Directeur general des Musees imperiaux,/Intendant des
Beaux-Arts de la Maison de l'Empereur./Cte /de Nieuw erkerke' (and signed on verso) 'James W histler.'
MS Whistler P166
Letter from Noel Paton to James McNeill W histler. 33 George Square, Edinburgh, Feby 16th 1883. 'Dear Sir,' He More Details
is sorry he cannot attend next day's private view of Etchings and Drypoints although he admired W histler's
previous w ork in the medium. 'Very truly yours/Noel Paton'
MS Whistler P177
Letter from R. Stew art Patterson to James McNeill W histler. 1 Albyn Place, Edinburgh, 5 March 1883. 'Sir' He
praises W histler's nerve in including unflattering criticisms of his former w ork in his current catalogue of
Etchings and Drypoints, and hopes to see some of his etchings in London in October. His father-in-law , the late More Details
W illiam How ison, ARSA, engraved Sir W illiam Allan's Polish bailas and Sir George Harvey's Covenanters,
Covenanters Communion and The Curler. He has not met W histler but loves etchings. 'I have the honour to
be/yours faithfully/R. Stew art Patterson.'
MS Whistler P178
Letter from J.L. Pattisson to James McNeill W histler. 10 Dow ning Street, W hitehall, 29 Nov 1887. 'Dear Sir I have
duly received the Album, and I have told Mr W.H. Smith that it is in my keeping until he has the opportunity of More Details
presenting it Yours sincerely/J.L. Lattisson'
MS Whistler P180
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Paw ling. 110 Rue de Bac, Paris, nd. 1893 x 1895. 'Dear Mr. Paw ling.' He
does not mind if the same old fashioned things are brought out for sale year after year, from w arehouses and More Details
art magazines. (unsigned).
[Re. Heinemann]
MS Whistler P181
Letter from Sydney Paw ling to James McNeill W histler. c/o Heinemann, 20 & 21 Bedford Street, London W.C.,
December 22 1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He encloses Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace's reply to Heinemann's letter. More Details
He asks W histler to return the note w ritten by Miss Simmonds to accompany the picture of W histler in their
Masterpieces 'W ith kind regards,/Yours sincerely,/Sydney . Paw ling'
MS Whistler P182
Letter from Mrs G. Horne Payne to James McNeill W histler. 20. Kensington Square, W., 'Tuesday' [2 April] nd.
[c.1878?] 'Dear Mr. W histler' She returns some etchings by W histler w hich she received unexpectedly yesterday More Details
probably as a joke. Since she is leaving tow n she could not see W histler about it. 'Faithfully /yours/Gw en Horne
Payne'
MS Whistler P183
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Horne Payne, [20, Kensington Square. W.]. 1878?? early w riting. More Details
'Dear Mrs. Payne-' He encloses the letter w hich w as apparently a joke w hich w as sent to him. He is sorry that
he should have annoyed her, unw ittingly. 'Very sincerely Yours/JMW '
MS Whistler P185
Visiting card from Annah B. Peck to James McNeill W histler. 1bis Avenue Carnot, [Paris], [1895] 'W ill Mr. W histler More Details
kindly make an appointment for Mrs. Harold Peck to visit his studio - in regard to his painting a portrait for her-'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler P186
Letter from Annah B. Peck to James McNeill W histler. Oconomow oe[?], W isconsin, September 15 1895. 'My dear
Mr W histler' They w ill be at No.6 Madison Street, Chicago throught the w inter and she w ould like the portrait of More Details
her daughter Marion sent there. She is prepared to lend it to him briefly in the follow ing Spring. They send
regards to W histler's w ife 'Sincerely yours/Annah B. Peck.'
MS Whistler P187
Letter from W. Morley Pegge to James McNeill W histler. 125 Marine Parade, Brighton, 2 March 1892. 'Dear Sir,' More Details
He w ould like W histler to paint a portrait of his w ife and w ishes to discuss this soon. 'I am Dear Sir/Yrs. truly./W.
Morley Pegge'
MS Whistler P188
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W. Morley Pegge], [125 Marine Parade, Brighton]. B. Philip, private
secretary, 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892]. More Details
[Removed to D alphabetical order. W histler's hand. Draft replies, on same sheet as draft to [Mrs G. Dunn], q.v.
for summary]
MS Whistler P189
Letter from Carlo Pellegrini to James McNeill W histler. 53 Mortimer [?] Street, Cavendish Square, [London], 5
Dec. 188[8]. 'Oui mon Cher Ami'... Since August he has been too ill to w ork. He cannot accept W histler's More Details
invitation because he goes to bed too early. Mrs. Jopling told P. about W histler's marriage. He congratulates
W histler and sends his regards to his w ife. 'Ever yours affectionately/Carlo Pellegrini'
MS Whistler P216
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Saturday 6.15 p.m.
before 23 Dec 1897 ? [1897/8?] 'Cher Maitre' According to W histler's prediction P. has been elected a member More Details
of the executive council. 'Yours, quite recognising, the hand w hich directs all/J Pennell'.
[ISSPG]
MS Whistler P217
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd Feb 8 [1897x8] 'Cher
Maitre T. Fisher [junior] w ants to get at [printing] the lithography you made of me. The one I should like to have More Details
used is the Seated one in a Chair w ill you give him an order to get it Yours J Pennell'.
[Re. Fisher Unw in publishing Lithography & Lithographers 1898]
MS Whistler P218
Letter from Joseph Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd [??1897x8] 'Dear
Mr. W histler I have recd the Ve's St Prose- The lithograph comes stunningly dont it. The show of Vierges More Details
draw ings is just over.-Vierge has been covered w ith glory, and your friends, the critics have tried to smother me
w ith mud Yours truly/Joseph Pennell'
MS Whistler P219
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Sunday March x April?
[1898] 'Cher Maitre' It is too late to include the members of Rousseau's society in the invitations. Rousseau
says that if they contribute another year they w ould w ish to select the w ork to be exhibited. P. thinks their best More Details
members are already included and does not w ant them all to be invited. P. thinks Hollender and Cremetti
should not have started another exhibition w ith the same title. Ludovici w ill see W histler at the beginning of
the month. Asks about Rome and asks for an explanation of something he is enclosing. 'Yours /J Pennell'.
[ISSPG]
MS Whistler P221
Letter from Joseph Pennell to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. The International Society of Sculptors, Painters &
Gravers, 'Sunday' c.April 8 1898. 'Cher Maitre,' Ludovici arrived on the previous day having done w ell w ith
W histler's assistance. Lavery w ill w rite to W histler about the meeting. W histler has been asked to paint the More Details
portrait of Miss Thomas of Baltimore, the Dean of Bryn Maw r. C.H. Shannon and P. are on the Committee of the
Society of Arts and w ould like W histler's name on it. Poynter, Linton and Sambourne are ignoring the
International. Kennedy w ill be over on 1 May. Urges W histler to come over. 'Yours J Pennell'
MS Whistler P222
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 'Sunday' [1898?] 'Cher
Maitre-' He hopes W histler is better. The American invitations have gone but there is not much time to get
things for the show from abroad. The gallery w ill be as good as the new Salon or the Louvre but W histler More Details
should come and help organise things. At the last meeting Craw hall w as put on the committee w ith general
approval. How ard may already be in Paris, Ludovici and Landor are busy in London, Heinemann is in
Philadelphia. 'Yours J Pennell'
MS Whistler P223
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Sunday [Dec. 1898 ?]
'Cher maitre-' After one letter from W histler 'the German Gent' has disappeared 'into the Enigkeit- or is it to More Details
Jerusalem!' and the Chelsea Art Club heeded the w arning. Suggests W histler comes over before Heinemann's
departure on Saturday. 'Yours / J Pennell'
MS Whistler P224
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd. Sunday [?1899] 'Cher
Maitre' MacCulloch offered to do a mezzotint of a Bishop for the same price as a photo-gravure for some clients.
They agreed but then changed their minds and refused to pay for the result. P. took a hand and they had to More Details
pay up. P. thinks Heinemann has accompanied Le Gallienne ? and Lane to America. Asks w here he can get a
copy of 'the Trial'. Suggests W histler reads du Maurier's apology for Leech in Harper of February. 'I am [aw aiting
der] Spielmann in the magazine of art.' 'Yours J Pennell'
MS Whistler P225
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, nd Tuesday [??1899] 'Cher More Details
Maitre' P. backed up the printer McCulloch in court against the dealers, w hen none of the Academicians w ould
support him, and got him his money and costs. 'Yours/J Pennell'
MS Whistler P226
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham St., Strand W C, nd. Wednesday. 'Dear Mr
W histler The Fine Arts Society refuse to let me have one of your Black Lion w harf prints to reproduce. W hats to More Details
be done Yours /J.Pennell'
MS Whistler P227
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. 14 Buckingham Street, Strand W C, 22 January 1899. 'Cher
Maitre' Maxse w ants his payment to be guaranteed and P. asks if W histler know s some people that How ard More Details
and Guthrie can approach to raise money. D.S. [MacColl] w as extremely critical of Walter [Sickert] this w eek. P.
has heard rumours about the school and asks how it is getting on. 'OK' and Brow n w ere complaining they have
not heard from W. He asks w hen the book w ill be appearing. Louise has left. 'Yours/J.P.'
MS Whistler P228
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. c/o T. Cook & Son, Venice, 22 September 1900. 'Cher Maitre' P.'s
w ife told him W histler might not contribute to the show and he thinks that w ould be disastrous for press and More Details
audience reaction. He congratulates W histler on Buffalo. He sketches 'Hop Smith' at w ork on the Riva. Woods,
Rico, Van Haemen, Bruce and Henry Simpson are in Venice. 'Yours Joseph Pennell'
MS Whistler P228a
Letter from J. Pennell to James McNeill W histler. c/o T Cook & Son, Venice, 9 - 22 - 1901. 'Cher Maitre' P. has not
heard from W histler for ages. His w ife said W histler might not contribute to the exhibition but P. thinks it
essential he does. Congratulates W histler on his success at Buffalo. Sketches the artist 'Hop Smith' in an
enormous hat painting a w ide extremely narrow canvas before an admiring crow d on the Riva. Woods, Rico and More Details
Van Haemen, Bunce and an admirer of W, Henry Simpson, are all in Venice. Asks W histler to contact his w ife.
'Yours Joseph Pennell'.
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MS Whistler P237
Letter from Joseph Pennell to W m Heinemann. 11/11/03. He assumes he got permission to w rite W histler's More Details
biography
MS Whistler P244
Letter from Joseph Pennell to Charles L. Freer. London, 11 - 27 - 06. 'Dear Sir;-' At W histler's request P. and his
w ife have been w riting his biography since 1900. They w ould like to have any letters or reminiscences of More Details
W histler 'I am/Yours/Joseph Pennell.'
MS Whistler P252
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. Copt Hall, Epping, Essex, June 23rd 82. '"W hat more I More Details
w ant ?" Don't you think I have enough? ' He thanks W histler for w hat he has done for him. He accepts
W histler's invitation to Sunday breakfast, if there is room for him. 'Harrrrperrrr.'
MS Whistler P253
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 7 East Eager[?] Street, Baltimore, June 28th '86. 'Dear
Jimmy:' He is engaged to a 17 year old girl, Caroline de Wolf Theobald, w hom he is teaching to admire More Details
W histler's w ork. He asks W histler to tell their friends. 'As ever yours./Harper.'
MS Whistler P254
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 51 West 10th St., New York, June 14th '94. 'Decidedly,
dear Jimmy, our friend Dumaurier is lacking in taste.' W hen P. read "Trilby" and show ed it to his w ife, he w as
shocked at the introduction of recogniseable characters and illustrations like a Punch cartoon; and w as not
surprised w hen W histler attacked Dumaurier. He w as glad that, like Romeike, he had no hair to scalp: for he More Details
still is grateful for W histler's past help. He is planning a decorative scheme in blue and yellow like W histler's in
his new 11th St. house. He is not pleased w ith some paintings he is w orking on. 'Bien des choses a Madame de
ma part- & so, goodbye for this time./Harper Pennington.'
MS Whistler P255
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. [New port/R.I.], May 31st '95. 'Dear Jimmy:' P. has
been suffering from a w ound w hich did not heal properly. Lena and his children have gone to New York. He More Details
read in a new spaper that W histler's w ife w as ill. He compares George Moore's Modern Panting w ith Ruskin's
opinions, but thinks it w orse English. He has had one letter from W histler over 9 years, but still remembers him
& his advice. 'Your ever faithfuly/Harper.'
MS Whistler P256
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 51 West 10th Street, [New York], Jan. 28th '98. 'It's a
little late, dear Jimmy, to w ish you the compliments of the season:' He asks w hat W histler thinks of the portrait More Details
Boldini painted of him. P. does not think Boldini w ill be popular in the States, and asks w hen W histler is coming.
He sends his regards to his friends. 'Yours as ever,/Harper.'
MS Whistler P257
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 234 Fifth Avenue, New York, Oct. 26th 1900. 'Dear
Jimmy,' He encloses an article from Harpers Magazine for October: and criticizes Menpes for revealing More Details
everything about his friends and dispraising W. He asks how W histler's friend Kennedy acquired the 'charming
sea-pieces' by W. P. shares an apartment w ith Charley Forbes on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 27th Street:
and sees a lot of John La Farge.' 'Yours as ever/Harper Pennington'
MS Whistler P258
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, Londres/Angleterre. 234 Fifth
Avenue, [New York.], Feb. 9th 1902. 'My dear Jimmy:' The Century Magazine is to publish several caricatures More Details
from an old sketchbook by P., including ones of W, Meissonier, Wagner, and Brow ning. P. told the editor W histler
had liked P.'s sketches and Punch had published one. He hopes W histler w ill not mind. He enjoyed Waldo's visit.
'Yours as ever,/Harper Pennington.'
MS Whistler P259
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 234 Fifth Avenue, New York, Sept. 2nd 1902. 'My dear
Jimmy:' He enjoyed reading W histler's letter show ing that he had recovered from his illness. He refers to a
poem by Francois Coppee w hich said the convalescent enjoyed the memory of his illness. W hen he met Waldo More Details
in New York the previous w inter before Christmas he w as as lively as in the old days in the Piazza San Marco. P.
w as glad to see from W histler's letter to the Post that he had forgiven Sw inburne a little. P.'s mother, and w ife,
and girls, prevent him coming to see W. 'Yours as ever,/Harper Pennington'
MS Whistler P260
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler, [Beefsteak Club]. 234 Fifth Avenue, [New York.], 1
October 1902. 'Dear Jimmy-' He sends W histler a copy of his article in The Century Magazine w hich includes a
caricature of W histler as he told W histler some time ago. The editor Gildes w as nervous until P. told him More Details
W histler had actually kept some of P.'s w ork and one had been put into Punch. P. is grateful for W histler's past
help. He does not know W histler's address. 'Yours as ever,/Harper Pennington.'
MS Whistler P261
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. 234 Fifth Avenue, [New York.], 12 March 1903. 'My
dear Jimmy:' He has been hearing about W histler from Sargent, and discussing him w ith Waldo, Kennedy and
M. de Montesquiou. Charley Forbes, w ho lives w ith P., w ill be in London soon & hopes to see W. P. admired a full
length etching of Annie Haden among the exhibition of W histler's etchings Kennedy is holding. P. remembers
seeing W histler at w ork on etchings in Venice. P.'s mother says she w ishes P. had gone to West Point, and he
asks if W histler remembers it. A few w eeks ago Marion Craw ford invited P., LaFarge, 'W intie Chandler' and his More Details
w ife, and Mrs. Cadw alader Jones, to meet Montesquiou and his companion Ituri, P. did not find Montesquiou's
conversation original: about Chasseriau, w hose w ork combined Ingres and Delacroix; Alfred de Vigny; Mme.
Desbordes Valmont: and he disapproved of Montesquiou for selling W histler's portrait of him. In contrast w hen
Helleu visited them, w ithout trying to enlighten them, they bought his w ork. At lunch w ith Mrs. Jones on
Sunday, George Vanderbilt told P., Lafarge, Craw ford and the rest of the company about sitting for his portrait
to W histler 'alw ays your devoted/Harper Pennington'
MS Whistler P262
Letter from Harper Pennington to James McNeill W histler. Maryland Club, Baltimore, April 16th (1903?) 'My dear
Jimmy:' Waldo planned a trip to Europe and should have seen W histler by now . P. after a year aw ay is back
w ith his parents, w ife and daughters. W histler's 'Girl in a W hite Dress', w hich P. originally saw exhibited in
1874, (w ith 'The Coast of Brittany' w hich is more generally know n) and tried to persuade Tom to hold on to, is More Details
priced at $ 25,000. He described conversations about art w ith people w ho remember Leutze painting
'Washington crossing the Delaw are'. P. w rote to one paper w hich had criticized W histler's w ork but got no
reply. He saw a lovely impression of W histler's etching of Annie Haden full length in hat & cloak, at Kennedy's
recently. 'Your grateful & affectionate/Harper.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard S. Morris, Directing Manager, [Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts, Philadelphia, U.S.A.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb 4? (must be 24) 1894. 'My dear Sir.' He acknow ledges M.'s
letter of 16 February and thanks the President and Jury for aw arding his w ork the Temple Gold Medal at the More Details
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts [exhibition.] 'I have, my dear Sir,/the honour to be/Your obedient
Servant/J. McNeill W histler'.
[See BP II 3]
MS Whistler P263
Letter from Harrison S. Morris, managing director to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. The
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, April 27 1894. 'My Dear Sir:-' Acknow ledges receipt of More Details
W histler's letter of 4 April. The Temple Gold medal aw arded to W histler at the 63rd Annual Exhibition on 12
February is being forw arded. 'Yours very truly,/HS. Morris/Mng. Dir.'
MS Whistler P265
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Feb 10 1899. 'My dear Mr. W histler:-' W hen M. called on
W histler some years previously M w as interested in the Pennsylvania Academy. Encloses presscuttings about
the Music Room ow ned by Col. Hecker of Detroit in their current exhibition. Also exhibited is a copy of 'Cromw ell More Details
at the Coffin of Charles I' by W histler in w atercolour w hich he presented to a fellow student at West Point, Dr.
Coppee 'Yours very truly,/HS. Morris/Mng dr.'
[Dr. Coppee w as a master at West-Point: the sketch is after Delaroche : see letter from Henry Copee, 18
October 1894, BP II Res 11/7]
MS Whistler P266
Letter from Edw ard H. Coates, President to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts, Philadelphia, February 12th 1902. 'My dear Sir,' Several years previously W histler w as aw arded the Temple
Gold Medal. On 10 February the Board of Directors aw arded W histler the Academy Gold Medal of Honor. In this More Details
year's exhibition 69 etching and The Andalusian by W histler w ill be show n. 'I am faithfully yours,/Edw ard Horner
Coates./President.'
MS Whistler P267
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, March 7 1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler:-' The Gold Medal of More Details
Honor aw arded to W histler by the Board of Directors has been sent to W. 'Yours very truly,/Harrison S.
Morris/Mng dr'
MS Whistler P268
Letter from Edw ard H. Coates, President to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine
Arts, Philadelphia, May 24 1902. 'My dear Sir:-' Asks W histler if he received the Gold Medal of Honor aw arded to More Details
him by the Board of Directors w hich w as sent on 6 March 'W ith assurance of very high regard, I am,/Faithfully
yours,/Edw ard H. Coates./President'
MS Whistler P269
Letter from Harrison S. Morris, managing director to James McNeill W histler. The Pennsylvania Academy of the
Fine Arts, Philadelphia, July 18 1902. 'My dear Mr. W histler:-' M. and his w ife have not forgotten meeting
W histler at Mrs. Pennell's. He w as unable to see Gen. W heeler before leaving London to say W histler w ould More Details
like to see him. Asks if W histler could send one of the pictures h exhibited at the New Salon at their annual
exhibition w hich opens in January. M. is glad W histler received his Gold Medal safely in March. He hopes
W histler's neighbour has been suitably punished. 'Yours very truly,/Harrison S. Morris'
MS Whistler P270
Letter from Harrison S. Morris, managing director to James McNeill W histler, 71 Cheyne Walk, London. The
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, October 28 1902. 'My dear Mr. W histler:-' W histler did not
reply to his letter of 18 July w hich Mrs. Pennell w as to forw ard to him. If W histler is prepared to send one of the More Details
group he exhibited at the Salon to their annual exhibition in January he should contact their agent James
Bourlet w ho w ill arrange it. M. and his w ife w ere honoured to meet W histler at Mrs. Pennell's house. ...'Yours
very truly,/Harrison S. Morris/Mng. dr.'
MS Whistler P271
Letter from Harrison S. Morris, Mng. Director to Charles L. Freer, 33, Ferry Avenue, Detroit, Michigan.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, March 2, 1903. 'My dear Mr. Freer:-' Thanks F. for lending More Details
w ork by W histler to the exhibition and assures him the Hanging Committee did their best to place the group in
the prominent position they felt it deserved '...very gratefully and sincerely yours,/(signed) Harrison S.
Morris,/Mng. Director'
MS Whistler P273
Letter from Edw ard H. Coates, President and Harrison S. Morris, Secretary to Charles L. Freer, 33, Ferry Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, April 14th 1903. 'The Directors... w ish to thank you...' More Details
Thanks F. for lending Rose and Brow n-La Cigale, Rose and Red-The Little Pink Rose and Gold-The Little Lady
Sophie of Soho, Blue and Gold-The Rose Azalea and Green and Gold-The Great Sea to their 72nd Annual
Exhibition '(signed) Edw ard H. Coates,/President./Secretary,/(signed) Harrison S. Morris.'
MS Whistler P277
Receipt from G. Bergaud to M. Addams, [49 Boulevard Mont-Parnasse, Paris]. Societe Anonyme des Galeries,
Georges Petit, 12, Rue Godot de Mauroi, IX Arrondissement, Paris, 14 June 1902. 'Recu de Monsieur Addams'
8500 fr. for return of W histler's picture 'Portrait de femme' w hich he sold to M. Leopold Stevens & latter to M. More Details
George Petit. 'Pour la Societe G. Bergaud'.
(Note in pencil) On 2 August Webb w rote to George Petit to say W histler did not sell the picture to Stevens.
Receipt
MS Whistler P279
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Frances Birnie Philip. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [New Year 1890 x 92] More Details
'A happy New Year to my /Mother in Law from/ signed w ith Butterfly
MS Whistler P300
Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Miss Maude Birnie-Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea
Embankment, London, England. Amsterdam, [postmark] 21 Oct 89. 'Dear Miss Maud-' Asks her to look up in the More Details
Press Cutting books in Cheyne Walk and cut out those relating to the Peacock Room, particularly one
mentioning the price paid to W, and send them. Could she also arrange to send him the Detroit Free Press
since Mrs Melhuish has stopped doing so. 'Your grateful brother-in-law ' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P301
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Maude Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. 110
Rue du Bac, Monday [postmark] 10 Mai 97. 'My dear Miss Maude' Asks her to go to studio, 8 Fitzroy Street and More Details
w ith assistance of Marie and several keys and illustration of room get some envelopes containing letters &
receipts from W histler's landlord Thil from the w riting table & send them. 'Very affectionately yours/JMcN.
W histler'
MS Whistler P306
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip-, St Judes Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, nr.
London, Angleterre. Hotel St Simeon, Honfleur, Calvados, (postmark) 18 July 1896. 'My dear Major' Received her
letter & envelope w ith contents. Cannot leave Sunday as there is no boat so w ill return Monday night. Wonders
if a purple "background" has faded. W ill visit Trouville tomorrow . Has not done anything in painting 'w ith the More Details
exception of a little bit in the church w hich is not particularly satisfactory-' but may paint the sea tomorrow . 'A
letter from Lady Haden in the budget-...and one from [Farr ?]- w ho came w ith his w ife and sister to Paris - you
remember - about Trixie' inviting him to Paris, '-Several from Webb - w ith a long thing from Tom Way-' Bunnie &
she could supervise the removal of an inlaid w riting chest w hich Mrs Poole can send dow n, & w ith help of
Constant & W illis install in the studio on Monday, 'W ith love to both JMcNW.'
MS Whistler P307
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip-, aux soins de Monsieur W histler, 100 Rue du Bac,
Paris, France. (postmark) 10 Sept 1896. 'My dear Major-' W ill probably leave on Saturday taking boat from
Boulogne to Etaples nearby, w here he may stay or go on up coast tow ards Calais. May w ire for Constant to More Details
come & if so he must bring some panels, grey in different sizes, c.1 doz. W ire Heinemann's address giving
w hereabouts of straw hat... W rite to Miss Kinsella telling her not to come until she hears from him. W ill w rite to
Bunnie 'for the photographs & things'. Sends cheque. Regards to Mrs BP. 'Alw ays [affectly] JMcN.W histler'
MS Whistler P308
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip-, aux soins de Monsieur J. McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, (postmark) 15 Sept 1896. 'My dear Major' Left London Saturday & on arrival
met Gilbert the Sculptor & took train to Etaples w ith him & discussed Teddie's future en route. He w as bothered
by a british artist w ho recognised him & returned to Calais today. W ill w ire if he requires Constant. Encloses the More Details
'Hubert [illeg.] paper'. Go w ith Bunnie to Ratiers and explain the w rite w as not served on W histler as he is
absent, & w ill w rite to Hubert to tell him the matter is in the hands of his law yer. Ask Ratier to get a detailed bill
from Hubert, & to put the matter off 'as he did w ith De Petite ville' (?). Give Ratier 100 francs for 'the marble
man'. W hy did she not reply to his mornings 'telegram? 'Affecty JMcNW.'
MS Whistler P309
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip-, aux soins de Monsieur J. McNeill W histler, 110 Rue More Details
du Bac, Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, 14 Sept 96. 'Immediate w ire Hotel Meurice if anything presses. Dont send
Constant yet w riting'
MS Whistler P310
du Bac, Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, 14 Sept 1896. 'Sent you telegram this morning ten oclock if not received
make enquiries please answ er now -W histler Hotel Meurice Calais'
MS Whistler P311
du Bac, Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, 15 Sept 96. 'W hy no letter too bad'
MS Whistler P312
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, aux soins de Monsieur W histler, 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, France. Hotel Meurice, Calais,'Tuesday night' (postmark) 15 Sept 1896. 'Well my dear Major' Her letter
containing the enclosed arrived this morning, the other mentioned in her telegram should come tomorrow , &
W histler hopes yet another w ill come in answ er to the letter he posted previous night. Has received another More Details
paper from Hubert w hich must also go to Ratier w ho must explain w hy W histler could not be present at the
court. W ill send on to Bunnie a letter to her from Webb w hich he opened thinking it might be about the Diben
bill. W ill w ire if he needs Constant, w ho can bring extra clothes. Have they send Mme Michel the 3 or 4 francs,
as she has w ritten again? 'Alw ays affectionately/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler P313
Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, [16 Sept 1896] 'My dear Major' Hopes he w ill get letter tomorrow from Rosalind
Birnie Philip describing her visit to Ratier; & that she has found one of old receipts from Thil w ho has w ritten
asking for his rent, so that he can pay it. Did not w rite to Potter, suggests the matter can rest; has asked More Details
Drummonds to w rite to the Credit Lyonnais & settle difficulties there. 'I began a little shop here- but it w as a
queer hard day today & I have done no good-' Rosalind Birnie Philip must buy herself the new clothes. W histler
w ill w rite to Bunnie 'that of course the OK is bothering about the tw o pictures. -' Weather & hotel gloomy,
proposes to leave, cease sending letters unless he w ires. 'w ith affectionate regards to you both- JMcN
W histler'
MS Whistler P314
Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, 17 Sept 1896. 'Now my dear Major' W ire contents of urgent letters in morning, so
that if necessary he can go up to Paris on morning train. Has stayed on hoping to finish the small shop, but More Details
could return on w ay to London. Wonders w hat is urgent matter mentioned in telegram, & if she saw Ratier all
right. He could send her a cheque, and Drummonds w ill by then have sorted out matters w ith Credit Lyonnais
so she should receive a letter from the soon w hich she can take to the bank. If the trouble is w ith Webb
W histler could send him a cheque. 'Affectionately/ JMcNW '
MS Whistler P315
Paris. Hotel Meurice, Calais, (postmark) Sept 19 1896. 'My dear Major' W ired reply to her telegram of the
morning. Has found a lovely Spanish quarter of the tow n w hich he w ould like to paint one day, meanw hile may More Details
go on to Dunkerque. 'I suppose I ought to run up to Paris and see about the Eden trial- before getting back to
London & the Kinsella portrait.' Sent shirts to her for repair. W ill w ire if he leaves. Hopes she has w ritten to
Webb, & W histler w ill send cheque if necessary. 'Alw ays affectionately my dear Major, w ith kindest regards to
your Mama,/the General.'
MS Whistler P316
Paris. Grand Hotel, Dieppe, 'Sunday night' (postmark 27 Sept 1896. 'W hat do you think of this my dear Major- More Details
for a mild retreat!' Enjoying his expensive hotel, describes Britons in general terms. Constant is w ith him. Sends
him 100 franc note; Dieppe is lovely, but w eather bad so w ork difficult. 'Alw ays affectionately my dear Major. the
General.-'
MS Whistler P317
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Grand Hotel, Dieppe,
(postmark) 28 Sept 1896. 'It is vrey melancholy all the same Major!-' End of season is depressing, as her More Details
mother w ould agree, in spite of English guests. Bunnie w ould like red shirt of one w oman. Suggests they come
to stay here some time for a w hile. 'Constant is excellent-' May leave next day, or that follow ing. Affectionately
JMcNW '
MS Whistler P318
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Grand Hotel, Dieppe, 'Tuesday'
(postmark) Sept 29 1896. 'I had your letter this morning my dear Major-w ith the 100 fs....' Assures Bunnie &
Rosalind Birnie Philip that they look better than the guests at the hotel. He w ill leave my boat tomorrow More Details
evening. Has not been able to w ork w ell. Told Constant to tell Louise not to tell old Madame de Courriere
anything if she calls. Food amazing, Constant effective. Did they send money to Mme. Michel? 'Give my love to
your mother and w rite to the studio- Your affectionate General'
MS Whistler P319
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Grand Hotel, Dieppe,
(postmark) Sept 30 1896. 'I am afraid my dear Major' that he is depressed, w ork has gone very badly, although More Details
w eather w as fine today he spoilt the picture he w as doing, because he w as in such a rush, and is leaving
tonight on the Normandie, w ith Constant. 'W ish Bunnie many happy returns for me' Criticizes guests - 'oh dear
me- w hat is to become of me!- I do nothing but think of my beautiful Trixie!!-' unsigned
MS Whistler P320
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W.,
(postmark) Oct 5 1896. 'Tell Bunnie from me' that although he did not insist he w ould like their mother to be in More Details
the party if they are going out in Paris, on some occasion of w hich he seems to disapprove. 'Hope you all w ill be
happy-/ General'
MS Whistler P321
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, aux soins de Monsieur J McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., (postmark) Oct 12 1896. 'Major! Major! W hat's the matter?' She is
trying to hid something from him. He approved of them going w ith their mother and w atching the procession
and illuminations from the balcony on the most splendid occasion they w ere likely to see. Fears his letter, and
telegram to Bunnie, w as misunderstood. They could not get a cab apparently, but they should have ordered a More Details
carriage and 'gone to the Harold Fredericks early in the afternoon & staid there-' His ow n new s is 'that Walter
Sickert has been in tow n for days - He has not presented himself to me- but has been parading Bond Street
w ith Sir W illiam Eden & George Moore!-' 'It is all right about Constant and the 25 fs.' 'W ith kindest messages
affect [illeg.] /the General.'
MS Whistler P322
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris. (postmark) Nov 5 1896. 'I think that you had better have these quittances of the studio Major-' She
must not send on letters in their envelopes. Pleased w ith her handling of Louise, W histler w ill w rite to Mme More Details
Delangle(?) about the concierge acting disrespectfully to Rosalind Birnie Philip. 'The picture and dress have
arrived at Goupils though I have not had them sent on yet.' W ill not come over but w ill send Constant next
w eek. 'Alw ays/ the General-'
MS Whistler P323
Bac, Paris. 'Sunday' (postmark) Nov 24 1896. 'Your little note to Mrs Morgan, my dear Major, w as very pretty.'
'But this shaking of carpets is monstrous & intolerable-' and she should get the Morgans on her side before the
Saleron misrepresents the affair, as it is likely Mrs Morgan does not know w hat the servants are doing. Tell Mrs
Morgan this and say how glad they w ere to hear she w as moving in, and hopes that they w ill attend the new
trial w hen W histler comes to Paris soon. Instruct Messrs. Boddington & Alexander to deal w ith Saleron. Has not More Details
heard from Sickert since he w rote enclosing his card, as quoted, comparing him to Judas and to Benedict Arnold
& w arning him not to accept anything 'from the Baronet in an envelope!' The committee of the New English Art
Club, including Sickert, Prof. Fred. Brow n, Mr W ilson Steer & Mr W ill Rothenstein, 'have invited Sir W illiam Eden
to exhibit w ith them and have hung his "w ork" in their Gallery.' W histler w ent to Chelsea Art Club on Monday to
see their state of digestion of the '"toad in their belly"'. W ill tell them about his correspondence w ith the
Portrait Painters later. 'the General'
MS Whistler P324
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Philip R Birnie, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) Nov 25 1896. 'My dear Major' Received her letter & sends cheque, from Dhu More Details
house w hich he is visiting to see if everybody is all right. W ill w rite 'account of battle and scalps' in next letter.
Teddie is doing w ell. 'As to Constant that w ill be all right', supposes Louise is missing him, so may send him
over soon, or come himself. Sorry her mother is ill. 'Affectionately/The General'
MS Whistler P325
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, [ca 3 Dec
1896] 'Your telegram Major came' She should alw ays address it to 'W histler. Sunlocks. London.' Sends the
things that he w anted through Goupils, but it w as the book w hich he most w anted, and he does not think it is
in the boot box. The postman is not to have his Christmas box until he delivers a registered letter for W histler More Details
to Rosalind Birnie Philip, w hich he failed to do earlier. Thanks her for looking after his silver. W ill w rite to Bunnie,
w ho misunderstood him, that his letter w as sent in reply to one from the Grafton Galleries. Encloses cheque.
Tell Louise Constant w ill be w ith her by Christmas. 'Alw ays affectionately & alw ays in crazy haste/The General'
MS Whistler P326
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 8 Fitzroy Street, [ca 3 Dec 1896] 'I w ant you, my dear
Major- to pack up w hat I call the Letter book- ...that plain black leather covered w riting book in w hich many
letters are pasted or copied and many others are loose-...get from the studio the picture of the "Studio" that
belongs to the Doctor...the blue dress that you have had cleaned w ith its cap and stockings,-shoes & all that More Details
belongs to it', make everything into a parcel, & take it w ith Louise to Goupils to be sent to M. Thomson of
Goupils, 5 Regent St. tomorrow . She and Bunnie must now w orry about Keightly (sic?), W histler w ill deal w ith
that. 'W ith affection to you all/ the General'
MS Whistler P327
Bac, Paris, France. 8 Fitzroy Street, (postmark) Dec 3 1896. 'All right my dear Major-' W histler may go dow n to
Tite Street to see the boy's w ork, w hich Gilbert is satisfied w ith. It is unfortunate he did not start early but he
takes after Trixie and should be able to catch up. W histler is making money. 'Bunnie's little picture is sold!- More Details
though not as yet paid for!' Encloses paragraph about George Moore & the Baronet. Mentions correspondence
w ith Portrait Painter's Society. Has received a letter from Rothenstein about Baronet's painting being hung in
New English Art Club, and w ill reply after suitable interval w hile they digest his last note. Rosalind Birnie Philip
did not comment on his dealing w ith Sickert. Has sent a cheque to Thil. 'Affectionately /the General'
MS Whistler P328
Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) Dec 7 1896. 'A line only my dear Major' w ill w rite soon but w ork is going w ell and More Details
he should be able to get aw ay more quickly perhaps the end of the follow ing w eek, w ith Constant, but w ill not
stay long as festivals depress him. Has Bunnie heard from Mrs Sickert since fracas? Quarrels are going w ell.
W histler dines at Dhu House recently. 'Alw ays affectionately/ The General.'
MS Whistler P329
Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) Dec 10 1896. 'My dear Major' Suggests they keep on good terms w ith the
Morgans; so Rosalind Birnie Philip should w rite and say she may have the cupboard, w hich w as only lent to her
by previous occupant. Otherw ise the Saleron w oman might influence them against W. Give the concierge 5 fr. to More Details
see that the servants do not shake their carpets into the garden: & if necessary consult American law yers
'Messrs..something & Alexander Bunnie remembers,'. Encloses cheque. 'Alw ays affectionately/& w ith many
messages to your Mother,/the General.'
MS Whistler P330
Bac, Paris. 4, W hitehall Court, S.W., (postmark) Dec 15 1896. 'It is all right Major about the book-' w hich More Details
W histler has found. Remind Bunnie she promised to send W histler a record of the order in w hich Trixie w ore her
garnets, so that W histler can arrange them for Dickers. 'I have been having a blue railing and treliss (sic) w ork
put for my dear Trixie-and I am sad!-' Unsigned
MS Whistler P331
Bac, Paris. (postmark) Dec 19 1896. 'My dear Major- your note seemed to me rather like they say of my ow n More Details
etchings, "Not an unnecessary line"!-' W ill send Constant by Wednesday or Thursday night's boat & he can
come back after the New Year. Is there anything she w ants? Unsigned
MS Whistler P332
Bac, Paris. 8 Fitzroy Street, Tuesday (postmark) Dec 1896. 'My dear Major' Asks her to check the rent due to Thil More Details
recorded under '"Loyer" in the Old Quittances', w hich w as about 4000 fs. The other items he can find in Thil's
laste letter. Wants to send him a cheque. Address telegram 'W histler. Sunlocks. London.' Hopes mother is w ell.
'w ith affectionate messages JMcNW '
MS Whistler P333
Bac, Paris, France. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [1896] 'My dear Major' Heinemann leaves next day & w ill call More Details
on them on his w ay south & see M. Thil, if concierge w ill arrange that. W rite to the studio instead of W hitehall
Court. The 'new management' at the studio is an improvement. Thanks for present. 'Affectionately/the General'
MS Whistler P334
Bac, Paris. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., Xmas 1896. 'My dear Major- I am going to Bournemouth-for a few days-'
Thanks her mother for something. Did she not receive his letter about putting up the trellis for Trixie? W ishes More Details
them Happy New Year. Constant w ill by now have arrived. Sends money present to her. Get Constant to be
present if w orkmen come to repair damp w alls of studio. 'This w ith much affection/from the General.'
MS Whistler P335
Bac, Paris. (postmark) Dec 30 1896. 'My dear Major' Is back in tow n after Christmas aw ay & w ill cometo see More Details
them on Thursday evening. 'W ith most affectionate messages/to your mama & yourself/the General.'
MS Whistler P336
Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, London, Wednesday (postmark) Jan 13 1896 : filed as 1897. 'My dear
Major-' Since his return it has been cold & Mrs W illis has not been keeping the studio in order; hopes to get a
servant soon but hardly of Auguste's quality. Has just got her telegram but not the letter. Suggests that now More Details
they have made their point to Constant they should w ithdraw the prosecution, through Wobbles. Hopes she &
Bunnie w ill have got servants by now . Send letters to W hitehall Court or if late in the day to the studio. Asks if
she has w ritten to Mme. Delangle(?). Send Louise a postal order for Constant's 20 fr. & ask w here is the coal
cellar key & studio linen. Also enquires w hen Bunnie can send him some velvet. 'Alw ays affecty /the General'.
[Wobbles is W hibley. See Louise's letter of 12 Jan MS W histler L168]
MS Whistler P337
Bac, Paris. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., (postmark) 14 Jan 1897. 'You are quite w rong Major-' If Mrs W illis robbed
him she w ould be unrepentant but Louise has higher instincts. The prosecution must be dropped & if Wobbles More Details
cannot manage it, Ratier must or W histler w ill have to come over. Send [money] to Louise as directed &
W histler or Rosalind Birnie Philip must w rite to her & Constans. Send lithographs w hich are presumably badly
printed since she does not mention them. Hopes she has a servant, W histler is still unsuccessful. 'Alw ays
affectly/w ith many charming things to/your mother-The General-'
MS Whistler P338
Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., Jan 16 1897. 'I fancy my dear Major' Thinks he has found a couple,
not through Payne, w here the husband could be W histler's valet & the w ife Rosalind Birnie Philip's servant. More Details
They have good references, the husband w as a marine like Constant. He is seeing them later & w ill w ire if
satisfied. Quotes & draw s Lizzie W illis. 'Dined at Dhu House- both Miss Maud & Miss Frank -...cold though is
yours Mothers house!- and Frank is w orked to pieces-' W histler w ill w rite to Constant & Rosalind Birnie Philip to
Louise. 'Alw ays affectionately General'
MS Whistler P339
Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., 'Saturday' (postmark) Jan 16 1897. 'My very dear Major' Has just
received her letter asking his 'opinion of the w ritings of Constant & Louise' w hich he told them on Thursday but
repeats that since they are sorry the proceedings must be stopped, & Wobbles & Bunnie must agree they More Details
should not prosecute Nancie for her theft of Bunnie's clothes w hen she w as left alone by Constant at Rue de
Bac doing the packing, at the same time taking the jet and lace. Draw s Mrs W illis bringing in the tea... Has
Rosalind Birnie Philip had his last three letters & if so w here are the lithographs? W ishes he could find some
velvet. 'Kindest messages to you all/the General'
MS Whistler P340
Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., (postmark) Jan 22 1897. '...And now my dear Major' H is looking for More Details
a house and they can come back in the Spring to London ; Webb w ill arrange this. Tell Bunnie that he has found
some suitable velvet. Sends cheque. 'Alw ays/The General'
MS Whistler P341
Bac, Paris. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W.,(postmark) 28 Jan 1897. 'My dear Major' Asks her to send book called "The More Details
something Street Poker Club."'. Mrs W illis is looking after him. Tell Bunnie that the velvet arrived & he w ill w rite
to thank her. W ill visit Dhu house shortly, & is looking for a house for her. Hates the English. 'So good night to
you both-and the kindest of messages from/The General.'
MS Whistler P342
Bac, Paris. 4 W hitehall Court, (postmark) Feb 2 1897. 'I like to get your letters here, my dear Major' He dined
w ith her sisters on Sunday, & Teddie, w ho is doing w ell. Maude said she had to dismiss their servant. Webb's
clerk told W histler his confrontation of the bank w as essential. Send address of W histler's Paris tailor w hom he More Details
w ould like to pay. He w ill w rite to Bunnie and "Wobbles" but w ould like to hear w hat Wobbles hears from the
Procureur. Thanks Bunnie for velvet & satin. Dicker has had them to w ork out. 'Alw ays/the General.'
[Wobbles = W hibley]
MS Whistler P343
Bac, Paris. (postmark) Feb 10 1897. 'My dear Major' Has been w orking too hard to w rite. Miss Maude has found
him a good Belgian maid Marie. Asks if she requires money and has dealt w ith taxes and paid subscription to More Details
Champ de Mars. Heard from Dicker previous night that Trixie's garnet case w as ready. Deal w ith Louise as she
sees fit, and W histler w ill give her a reference but probably not Constant. She should tell them they have
asked Procureur to stop action. 'Affectionately /the General'
MS Whistler P344
Telegraph from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue
du Bac, Paris, France. 8 Fitzroy St., London, (postmark) March 31 1897. 'My dear Major' W histler is too tired w ith
w ork to w rite, and is to be principal w itness at Pennell's trial 'All through Walter Sickert's rubbish and mischief-' More Details
Sends cheque and w ill send new spapers. 'Ask the law yers, Messrs. Something & Alexander about the taxes-
here is the paper. Send letters to Garlant's Hotel. 'Alw ays the General/J Mc.Neill W histler'
MS Whistler P345
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Major [i.e Rosalind] Birnie Philip, 110 Rue de Bac, Paris. London, 6 Avril More Details
1897 (postmark) 'Headquarters April 6 enemy met and destroyed guns and headquarters department ours More Details
Sickert in ambulance--W histler General'
MS Whistler P346
Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) 6 June 1897. 'All right Major!' Has returned safely from visit to Paris and has met More Details
OK. Tells her to w rite to Garlant's, and asks if she has been to see Dr Daventport. 'and as to the preparations
for the great festival!- w ell you should see them!-' 'Alw ays gratefully/the General.'
MS Whistler P347
Bac, Paris. (postmark) 14 June 1897. 'No Major' Complains of w eather and Garlants' tea. 'and the More Details
"decorations"-I assure you an Indian village done over w ith red, and yellow ochre! -common- so common &
cheap.' Thanks Bunnie for her letter & in return sends cartoon of Trafalgar square. Thanks Rosalind Birnie Philip
for her w ire. 'Vanderbilt has just been - & w e are to begin:-' 'Alw ays affectionately The General.'
MS Whistler P348
Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, (postmark) July 5 1897. 'My dear Major-' Thanks her for the flow ers, and
commends her dress. Asks her to go w ith Bunnie to Ratiers and see if the Eden trial can be postponed until More Details
after the holidays. W histler w ired reply to letter from Olivier or rather Ratier. Monsieur Dumont or his successor
might be able to do that. W histler w ill not send the cheque he mentioned until this is settled. Has heard that
Mrs Morgan is in tow n and may w rite to her about the carpets. Suggests the studio should be tidied up. 'The
kindest messages to you all from the greatly hurried /General'
MS Whistler P349
Bac, Paris, France. July 15 1897. 'I send you back the Bing things to put aw ay again my dear Major-' Enclose
letter from 'the Dulac... Madame Delangles brother' about letting w orkman repair w all in studio w hich is all right
as long as they clear up afterw ards. Asks if she has had any more trouble about the architect and 'the w ell in
the kitchen at home.' Asks if he should w rite to Mrs Morgan. Bunnie need not do anything else about Walter More Details
Sickert as Webb has seen him. Tells them to send over a dress and piece of Indian muslin. Sends regards to
her mama. May come over soon. 'Alw ays affectionately/the General'.
Enclosing letter dates Paris, le 10 Juillet 1897 addressed to Monsieur W histler/110, Rue du Bac/Paris from
someone w hose signature is illegible on behalf of M. Dulac, contents as above. Folded sheet, squared paper,
w ritten on 2 sides, ms.
MS Whistler P350
Letter from M. Dulac to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. le 10 Juillet 1897. Enclosed letter from
'the Dulac... Madame Delangles brother' about letting w orkman repair w all in studio. [illeg. signature].
Enclosing letter dates Paris, le 10 Juillet 1897 addressed to Monsieur W histler/110, Rue du Bac/Paris from More Details
someone w hose signature is illegible on behalf of M. Dulac, contents as above. Folded sheet, squared paper,
w ritten on 2 sides, ms.
MS Whistler P351
Bac, Paris. 8 Fitzroy Street, (Postmark) 24 July 97. 'My dear Major' Encloses cheque. Is tired w ith w ork and
Jubilee, Bunnie w ill tell her about his activities: the pubs stayed open until 3 a.m. and everybody w as drunk More Details
'and doubtless little Lizzie among them- in the midst of the W illis family!-' 'W ith many affectionate messages to
both of you/the General.'
MS Whistler P352
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) July 26
1897. 'My dear Major-I have just come back from a trip on the boat or schooner or w hatever it is called, w ith Mr.
Webb-...' Agrees that she and Bunnie should go to Dieppe but advises them to avoid the village nearby 'w here
they say Oscar has hidden himself!' Remembers that the Sickerts stayed in a side street in Dieppe. Suggests
they stay in the Hotel de la Paix in the Grand Rue w here the head garcon Ernest is the w aiter w ho used to be
in the Cafe Carrazza, w ho w ill help them find a room. W histler may come on Sunday. Tell Bunnie that Mrs Jack More Details
came and said that she had w ritten but the letter must have been lost and now she w ants to buy 'the Red
Bunnie ! - not only because of its beauty as a picture but because of all the associations!' W histler told her that
it w as already disposed of but did promise that if that fell through she could have first offer. 'Many things to you
all/the General'.
[Poss. Red & Black portrait of Mrs W hibley in Glasgow University]
MS Whistler P353
Bac, Paris. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) July 28 1897. 'My dear Major' Suggests that she More Details
and her mother go to a hotel in Dieppe at once and then look around for rooms instead of making an extra trip
to arrange accomodation. W ill send cheque tomorrow . Advises her to take the new servant. W histler w ill w ire
on Sunday about 2 o'clock. 'the General.'
MS Whistler P354
Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, postmark) 29 July 1897. 'My dear Major' Explains
that the telegram he has just sent means that Heinemann w ants the photograph Drouet gave Trixie, of an old More Details
self-portrait of W histler 'Just the head w ith a hat - rather large- and very grand...' She could post it, or bring it
to Dieppe. Suggests Rosalind Birnie Philip and Bunnie might prefer the Grand Hotel, and can tell them he w ill
come on Sunday for a few days. 'Alw ays affectionately/the General'
MS Whistler P355
Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) 29 July 97. 'My dear Major' Encloses More Details
cheque. Asks her to bring several panels and paintboxes. 'You never sent the dresses you found-'
'Affectionately/the General.'
MS Whistler P356
Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) Aug 11, 1897. 'W hat do you think of this
Major?' She may not remember, as Bunnie w ill, the play the "Faithful Shepherdess" w hich w as put on at
Coombe. The rights should have passed from Godw in to Trixie, and then to W histler w ho w ould have held it in More Details
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trust for Teddie, and not to Batson, w hom Trixie disliked. He w ill see Webb about it and w ants to know if there
are any related documents. W histler met a Frenchman in the train w ho recommended Etretat at this time of
year so they must go. Apologises for making them rush the dress off since the girl cannot come to sit until
Saturday. Send the copy of the Gentle Art w ith the man's address and letter in it and W histler w ill w rite his
name in it. 'w ith affectionate messages to all/the General.'
MS Whistler P357
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, La Petite Maison de Traz, Etretat, France. (postmark)
Aug 27 1897. 'My dear Major-I fear I cannot get off this Saturday! Vanderbilt appears tomorrow !' but he may be More Details
able to leave soon and stay longer as a result. 'Of course it is all right about the beautiful little w atch! or you
w ould have heard-' 'Affectly/The General.'
MS Whistler P358
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, La Petite Maison de Traz, Etretat, Normandie. Grand
Hotel Tortoni, 1, 3&5 Place Gambetta, Le Havre, (postmark) 1 Oct 1897. 'My dear Major' Has dined at this hotel.
Thanks them for their care and sends regards to Mama. If she did not pack it, send on to Garlants 'the More Details
Academys repudiation of me and the letter from Mr Huish, 'and all the parcels. Send back the proofs and their
opinion of them, to W, and separately the MS. sent by mistake by the secretary at the same time.
'Affectionately/The General-'
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Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, (postmark) Oct 11 1897. 'Now my dear Major' W ill probably come over on
Friday night or Saturday morning. Asks her to get out all letters, presscuttings relating to Eden affair including
his Interview in the "Journal" as he w ired earlier. W histler has tw o letters to take to Beurdeley, one from Webb More Details
about 'The Baronets affair w ith John Sw ann (?)-& the other from "w ee Thomson" in w hich he tells in detail the
story of Sir W illiams refusal to take 250- for the picture!!-.' Asks her to find papers relating to George Moore
and the duel including the letters w ritten by Mirbeau & Griffin as seconds and that published finally in the
Independence Belge saying Moore had not acted as a gentleman should. 'Affectionately/The General'
MS Whistler P360
Bac, Paris, France. [Paris], (postmark) 14 Oct 1897. 'My dear Major & Bunnie-' Shocked to hear of their mother's More Details
illness. W histler w ill leave tomorrow night or Saturday morning but must go first to the Chatham to see
Beurdeley. Encloses cheque. 'This w ith my w armest and best affections/the General.'
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Bac, Faubourgh St Germain, Paris, Angleterre (sic). (postmark) Oct 27 1897. 'My dear Major' Has a cold 'but
have complicated arrangements to such an extent w ith Heinemann & the Pennells that I must dine!' Thinks he More Details
left a pair of trousers in Etretat. Has w ritten to instruct Ratier to reprimand Beurdeley on behalf of 'the
Senateur himself w hose client I am!' Send by registered post the long sealed envelope containing private
papers for Court. 'Is there no letter from Mallarmé?!?' 'Many kindest things to all of you & best w ishes./' signed
w ith butterfly
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mlle Birnie-Philip, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) Oct 28 1897. 'I think my dear Major I w ill have
to come back- w hen I get over this!' and w onders w hether to bring over all his pictures. Pen and ink draw ing of More Details
W histler in bed, and on verso, of 'outside Garlants w indow this morning!' and 'Inside...' etc: chimney pots in the
rain and W histler in a coat w ith medicine bottles. Unsigned.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du
Bac, Faubourg St Germain, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, (postmark) Oct 29 1897. 'I must just give up all
pernicious illustration!-' since it has such a bad effect on them, assures them he is not so very ill. 'the Hensham More Details
lady' and hotel staff looked after him w ith plenty of w hisky and today he w ent to the studio. May come over on
Sunday. Confusing reference to tw o telegrams proposing to carry Suffolk Street by force in the face of W yke
Baylis & his follow ers. 'Affectionately, & w ith nicest things to all/the General-'.
[Cannot judge w hether he sent or received telegrams]
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Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) Oct 30 1897. 'My dear Major' Thanks for More Details
her letter w hich arrived this morning. Is recovered but has been unable to w ork on 'the Peck' or anything else.
W ill come over tomorrow . 'Affectionately the General.'
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Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Webb, [39 New Broad St.], [E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 9 Nov '97. 'Dear
Mr. Webb' W histler w ent to the Court today. The case w ith 'the Baronet' has been postponed until the follow ing
Tuesday. Asks Webb to w rite to Mr. Van W isselingh asking him if anyone has offered to sell him the portrait of a More Details
daughter of Sir W illiam Eden. The letter must be attested by the French authorities as in the case of the letter
to Mr. Thomson. W histler received Webb's statement about Mr. Sickert. 'Yours sincerely/R.B. Philip'.
[See MS W histler W 1094 letter of 26 Oct 93 from Eden to Thomson]
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Letter from R. Birnie Philip to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, May 26th
1898. 'Dear Mr. Webb' W rites on behalf of W histler enclosing Reid's letter of 20 May w hich w as posted on the
24th. Suggests Webb replies expressing surprise that if Mr. Burrell has not purchased the 'Fur Jacket' he should More Details
be in a position to lend it to the exhibition of the International Society. Mr. Burrell has bought other pictures
from Mr. Reid and may be trying to protect him. 'Yours sincerely./R. Birnie-Philip.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., [June 20] 1898. '...my dear
Major' Sends his regards to her & her mother. The card she sent w as from Ratier accepting the invitation, w hich
means that everybody is now coming. W histler sent her a w ire telling her to w ire Miss [Renbill] ? to explain and More Details
apologise for W histler's not being able to accompany Rosalind Birnie Philip to visit her and her brother. Hopes to
leave on Thursday. Open and send on any letters. Delighted that the [Galette?] cleaning w as successful.
'Affectionately /The General-'
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Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., (postmark) June 22 1898. 'My dear Major-' 'The Book is looking
amazing already!-' Expects to leave day after next. Approves Menu, but suggests Therese make her speciality, More Details
'green soup', and that they get w ines from the Cafe de la Perouse; and have baskets of bonbons for the
Gouverneur. 'But it is so amazing this dinner that one might ask Duret- or Mallarmé or both? - That w ould make
six -' W ire Sunlocks if she has any queries. 'W ith best messages -' signed w ith butterfly
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, More Details
S.W., (postmark) June 23 1898. 'I think after all better either the riz de veau -' Further instructions about menu.
W ill not be able to leave until Saturday afternoon. signed w ith butterfly
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Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall (postmark) July 5 1898. 'I got over right enough Major-'
Heinemann sent Payne to meet W histler & help him unpack at the hotel. W histler w ill send her mother More Details
presscuttings about the w ar, & encloses 'letter from an English Naval Authority' for Bunnie recounting a victory.
Praises the valour of the American soldiers, West Point & Anapolis trained, against the Spaniards, and
particularly the success of an Admiral on 'the "Glorious 4th"'. 'Affectely The General'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) 7 July
1898. 'My dear Major' Suggests she and her mother come over to England, possibly leaving Euphrasie in
command. Has just received her letter. Asks her to send 'the long envelope w ith " papers" on it'; tell Rouvieres More Details
W histler w ants to know the result of his visit to Mme Saleron, and w hether M. Thil w as told. W histler gave
Rouviere (?) a big tip w hen he left 'so he should be very devoted!' W histler is going w ith Mr Webb on his barge
the next day, & hopes soon to get to the sea. Ask Breutzel (?) to send W histler's 'little suit' to Heinemann's
address. 'W ith best messages, Alw ays/the General-'
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Bac, Paris, France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall (postmark) July 13 1898. 'Very good indeed Major'
Approves of her going to Jersey & may visit her there. W histler has just returned from Webb's yacht. Therese
has gone to visit her mother. Encloses Thil's letter w hich says that one tenant has agreed not to shake carpets
and the other, to give w arning, as he says Mrs Morgan's servants did ('This... w ould be the Saleron!') by More Details
w histling. Tells her not to look for the long envelope again, but send the papers W histler got from Beurdeley
about the trial, letters and new spaper cuttings and find the interview in the "Journal". Also send a green
curtain w hich w as returned w ith W histler's little pictures from Goupils and is in the studio 'probably behind the
screen w ith Vanderbilts things- It might be w rapped up w ith the black velvet and both sent, as Marie sent the
velvet to me-' 'Nicest messages to you all!/The General-'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) July 14 More Details
1898. 'Dear Major. Urgent haste/Just getting off-taking Teddie./"Evered Arms"/Dunster./Somerset' unsigned
MS Whistler P375
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Luttrell Arms Hotel, Dunster, Somerset, [July 15 x 16
1898] 'My dear Major-' 'Certainly the prettiest part of England I have seen as yet- Only- the roads are all red!
w hich w ith the green hills is a shocking business.' They are going dow n to the sea w hich is near. Suggests More Details
Rosalind Birnie Philip & her mother come over to Southampton from Le Havre but perhaps they should try their
place first. Miss Maude and Miss Frank could come to see them if they stayed here. 'Alw ays- w ith pleasant
messages/The General.'
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Bac, Paris. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) 'I have just returned...' W ill let her know w here
he and Teddie go tomorrow . Asks her to find a pastel that 'used to be in the closet in Hall' belonging to Reid, of More Details
'a girl in W hite w ith black fan & pink flow ers- & a large china pot' (illus.), and take it to Goupils to pack and send
to Webb, w ith note to the director Mr Marchant to this effect. Tells her to give Carmen the 15 fr. she w ants; She
may go to the country but must return w hen W histler requires. Also cheque to Rosalind Birnie Philip,
acknow ledge. 'W ith best w ishes to your Mama & [illeg] the General'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Hotel Chatham, Paris, [13 Aug 1898] 'Well, my dear
Major,' Glad they have found a place they like. Acknow ledges telegram. Very busy. Eugenie brings his mail to
hotel and helps in studio, and w hen Carmen arrived she w as made to assist. Visited Rue de Bac this evening
on w ay back to studio- re upkeep of same. Old Rouviere w as delighted to see W histler. Ratier's letter seems to More Details
have stopped the shaking (of carpets), & W histler w ill send it on to her. Planning to visit Mallarmé & stay the
w eekend w ith him if he is in; returning Tuesday or Wednesday to London for a w eek or so. Has dined w ith
Vanderbilts often, he is pleased w ith picture. This morning W histler entertained the Vanderbilts including their
sister and a French lady, to breakfast at the Cafe de la Perouse! Wants key to dressing case. 'My best
messages to your Mama and all of you The General'
MS Whistler P378
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Post Office, Gorey Pier, Jersey. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
16 Aug 1898. 'My dear Major-I have just got back from Mallarmé's- w here I spent Sunday & the Monday fetes-'
Wonders if she received his last letter w hich he sent to Gorey instead of Gorey Pier. W ill probably stay in Dieppe More Details
for rest of w eek and go on to London. Enquires w hereabouts of keys to dressing case & some that used to be
kept in Trixie's bag. Make arrangements to cash W histler's cheques on Drummond at local bank, encloses
cheque. 'W ith best messages to you all-/The General-'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Elm Bank, Gorey Pier, Jersey. 4 W hitehall Court,
Wednesday [14 Sept 1898] 'Tell Bunnie not to trouble about my papers in Paris-I shall manage-' Received
telegram, open, this morning after it had been forw arded by Euphrasie through Blanchet, although it must have
arrived at Rue de Bac on Friday. Return the telegram- 'and dont let any body talk to me about Mallarmé!-' More Details
Encloses cheque for her. Sent for Caryn to deal w ith his cold, but he w as aw ay. Enquires w hereabouts of
papers relating to Eden case particularly those brought back from Beurdeley, w hich she had sorted out. Advises
her to stay on in Jersey. 'Affely/The General.'
[Mallarmé 9 Sept.]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. [Sept 21 1898] 'Major' Did she get his letter about the
Eden papers, and the telegram for Bunnie? Encloses the telegrams w hich came opened 'and yet all these days More Details
too late!!-/I cant tell you how grieved and pained --' Asks her to return it. Caryn's father w rote to tell him his
son had set up practice in New York. W histler's brother has been ill but has recovered. W histler's new Doctor
lives in the house & has advised him to go aw ay. 'The General-'
MS Whistler P381
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Elm Bank, Gorey Pier, Jersey. (postmark) 21 Sept
1898. 'It is all right Major' Stay there as long as they can & then come back to England. W histler is better but More Details
may go aw ay. Has heard from Bunnie & found some of the papers he w anted; & had letters also from Miss
Maude & Miss Frank. 'Affecty /The General.'
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Bac, Paris, France. 4 W hitehall Court, London, Tuesday Oct 5 [1898] postmark. 'Here you are Major-' (cheque)-
acknow ledge. She may get new stove for kitchen. But he is not too w ell off. 'I suppose I shall get off on Sunday
or Monday-' Visit Carmen and tell her not to w orry as there is no hurry. Has sent her his letter to the paper and More Details
told her to get Mac Monnies to read it to the school, so that they w ill be quite satisfied. Bunnie w as good
enough to deal w ith matters before and might accompany her again so that they can look around. Check up
that Carmen appreciates his letter, and that she received his letter posted last night. 'W ith kindest messages
to all the General'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) Oct 28
1898. 'My dear Major' Came over safely, stayed at Hotel Cecil & is now at [W hitehall] Court. Tells her to ask
Chapuis w hen he w ill have finished 'w ith the tw o ovals - and his frames-' and order 12 more canvasses of each More Details
of tw o sizes as previously ordered but not quite so black. Then sort out the background and felts in the studio.
Asks if she w rote to Miss Kinsella and Dr. Davenport; & to keep a letter w ith a cutting from a French paper stuck
on, from ["Geyes D'Oconquois"]? w hich Was crumpled up somew here. 'W ith kindest messages to your Mama-
w ho is, I hope, better-/The General-'
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Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Webb. 14 May '99. 'Dear Mr. Webb' On reflection W histler thinks he should
offer at most £100 as surety to Messrs. Simpkins on condition they immediately distribute the book, before the More Details
Baronet can take proceedings against it. It w as announced as appearing on the 15 May. 'Very sincerely
yours./R.B. Philip.'
MS Whistler P386
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Hotel de la Paix, Grande Rue, Dieppe, France. Hotel
Chatham, Paris, (postmark) 11 July 1899. 'All right Major-' Encloses 500 fr. note, 200 or 300 of w hich is to give
to landlord if she is satisfied w ith house, otherw ise stay in hotel until she finds something suitable. Suggests More Details
he arranges an account for her through Credit Lyonnais. Mrs Sickert stayed in Dieppe and there might be more
choice there than in Pourville, w onders if latter is w here Oscar (W ilde) stayed. Send key to chest of draw ers to
Euphrasie as it is not locked. 'W ith best messages to your Mother/[Affecly] (illeg) the General/J. McN. W histler'
MS Whistler P387
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe,
France. Garlant's, (postmark) July 19 1899. 'But of course I am here Major!' and OK has not left the country. More Details
W histler is in a back room at Garlant's being looked after by Doctor Johnson having got a cough, but hopes to
come over on next Saturday or Sunday. Enquires if some letters have been lost through some mistake of
Euphrasie's. 'W ith affectionate messages/The General'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip, Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe,
France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, (postmark) Aug 9 1899. 'Major my dear!' Misses her & her
mother. Doctor is pleased w ith his progress but he must go to Holland next day. Dined previous night w ith Freer More Details
at the new Carlton hotel. 'All dine w ith me tonight. Cafe Royal- Pennells also- 'Alw ays affectionately/the
General.'
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France. Bible-Hotel, Amsterdam, Aug 18 1899. 'My dear Major-' Pleased w ith her letter's description of them
'gazing upon the prone Walter in his miserable raffishness!-' Encloses cheque for £8, w ire receipt. W ishes that More Details
he could have stayed at the sea w ithout w orking and may come back later & go on to Treport or further south.
Keep his letters since he does not know how long he w ill stay. He is feeling better, & is about to go out on his
boat. 'Nice messages to you all/The General.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip, Pavillon Madeleine, Pourville-sur-Mer, pres Dieppe,
France. Bible-Hotel, Amsterdam, Sunday (postmark) Aug 20 1899. 'Major-This experiment has failed! - I bring More Details
aw ay w ith me nothing!!-though in looking for it I have nearly made myself ill again'. W ire to Garlants if he left
'Breuzels new black pair' at Pourville. Expect him by Tuesday or Wednesday- Affectionately/The General-'
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France. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, 'Monday morning' (postmark) Aug 22 1899. 'My dear Major' Asks
w hy she did not w rite content of Eddy's letters in her letter received this morning. Expects to come over
tomorrow arriving in the afternoon. Trip to Holland unsuccessful. Tells her to make the Pennells stay until he
come. 'I w onder about Mr Hannay! - Ludovici has been very nice- but w as unable to stay w ith me -' Would like More Details
to deal w ith affairs at Rue de Bac w ith Ratier in Paris but the papers say 'Paris seems to be in a pretty bad w ay
just now - ' Did she receive W histler's letter as w ell as the telegram? Has 'had an amazing letter from the
Christine' that Miss Frank w ould appreciate. Asks w here Bunnie is. W ill come over tomorrow . '[illeg.] The
General'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Restaurant A. Lefevre, 1 Rue de l'Hotel de Ville,
Dieppe, nd. [Oct 20 1899] 'My dear Major' Pleased w ith the report in her letter this morning of her dealings w ith
Webb and outmanoeuvring of 'the Christine.' Asks her to take the enclosed [letter] from Christine to Webb &
suggest he deals w ith it; and that Mrs Anderson should come to London and sort out the muddle w ith Mr
Gilmer since she w as responsible for it originally. W histler w ill send her account of yacht races involving More Details
"Columbia" and "Shamrock" in both of w hich British challengers w ere beaten, reported in the New York Herald.
If she did not keep cutting sent by Mrs Pennell from the "Daily Mail" containing George Stevens report from
Rennes on the Dreyfus case, of Tuesday 5th or 6th September 1899, get Teddie to buy one, and send it to
W histler at Hotel Chatham to aw ait collection. Mme Lefevre often asks after them. 'Affectionately/J Mc.Neill
W histler'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Restaurant A. Lefevre, 1 Rue de l'Hotel de Ville,
Dieppe, Tuesday night [Oct 24 99] 'I suppose Major that you could not get anything off in time yesterday-' New
York Herald says it is foggy... (The must have just returned to England.) Sorry that he came back here - w ill be
sorry to leave... tell Ronnie he is glad he is getting on all right. His landlady Mme Lefevre is too confiding... 'I
think I must send you the Apprentice's last!' to read to her mother. Has she seen seal at Dickers, w h. w as to be More Details
done on Saturday- "and how is the case?" - Mention of Financier. Just rec. her letter. She may go to the studio
'and try some of the heads in frames?-Also you must say nice things to Mrs Burkitt.' 'I mean to go to Paris on
Thursday- see to the Academie - and my ow n studio- and, if I can, Ratier- and then come back here again!!
'probably on Monday.' Suggests she & Ronnie visit him next w eek. W rite Dieppe tomorrow then Hotel Chatham.
'Affectly the Generally'.
[Apprentice's last presumably that replied to in AM 12/51]
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, Sunday (postmark) 27 Oct 99. 'All right Major' W histler has paid Euphrasie,
and given her a cheque for the taxes, although he thought he had paid them for the Rue de Bac & atelier as
they w ere leaving Pourville. Glad that Ronnie has fully recovered. They cannot go back to [Mme Lefevre's] place More Details
at Dieppe for the next 2 w eeks because of her business affairs. W histler left a letter for Lady Blanche on the
table w hich may be forw arded to Rosalind Birnie Philip in w hich case she can keep it. The British victories do not
seem to be going very w ell. 'and so nice w ords to you all from the General'.
[Lady Blanche Hozier see MS W histler P418]
MS Whistler P395
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street 36, Chelsea, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, 17 & 19 Rue Daunon, Paris, (postmark) 1 Nov 1899. 'My dear Major' The keys have
arrived & Euphrasie has gone to get the picture since W histler has neuralgia & cannot go out 'for I sat, and
continued to sit for three or four days running in Cathedral corners... It w as the only w ay of bringing back the
panels'. He rubbed his head w ith a preparation from Beral's and ended up w ith as much damage as a shot-up More Details
Boer. Did she get his cheque 'for Webb-for W hite'? Received her 2 letters this morning and w onders w hen Mrs
Con is coming over. 'Later-The picture is here-... and I have been sandpapering it dow n all the afternoon-...the
more I scrape off, the more the original comes through! and I don't think the w hole thing ever looked so like
Lady Eden before! dress & all!! I am quite distraught and dont know w hether I shall turn it into the Bate! or
Mrs Jack Gardner! w ho is here just now .' Unsigned
MS Whistler P396
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Major Birnie-Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 'Thursday' 2 nov 1899 (postmark) 'If you had not had the toothache...Major'
that Euphrasie did present the bill to W histler before sending it to her; it includes 'an item of the "Bulvardeer's"
quartermaster department at Hazlesmith' that amused W. The cheque he mentioned in last letter w as for
£26.17.6. for W hite. Man has been to ask about the piece of ivory for the fan so Euphrasie found it at the More Details
house. W histler thinks that if all the colonies join the w ar against the Boers they w ill lose eventually but that
w ill not improve the British record. 'The Bate continues to grow in sw eetness & beauty!!-' W histler is glad
Rosalind Birnie Philip consulted Davenport & hopes all is w ell. W histler is told he is better but still in pain. Mme
Lefevre has not yet sent on the letter about Lady Blanche. Asks her to get 'Sophie of Soho' sent through Mr
Marchant of Goupils to their Paris representative. Has paid Blanchisseuse by cheque. 'Affecty The General'
MS Whistler P397
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London S.W.
Hotel Chatham, Paris, 'Sunday' & 'Saturday' (postmark) 5 Nov 1899. 'Too bad of you Major,' Has not heard from
her- 'Well! Well!' The Post has arrived late. (on Saturday). W hat does she think of his opinions on the Boer
w ar? the New York Herald and Rosalind Birnie Philip have been defending the British mistakes in the w ar. Asks if
Ronnie agrees w ith him. Rosalind Birnie Philip must not defend her expenses, in the bill that w as sent on, w hich More Details
W histler does not mind about, in the least, as her mother w ill appreciate. Instructs her to be dutiful. 'Sunday'
Sends money and tells her never to take a bus. W histler is still confined and w as visited by Ratier w ho w ill
propose the 'resigliation du bail to Thil' and agrees w ith Duret that the quickest w ay to do this is to forfeit 6
months rent. That w ould come to £200 w hich he can hardly afford. Asks again w hen Mrs Con is coming over.
'Affely, The General'
MS Whistler P398
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. Chatham
Hotel, Paris,(postmark) 11 Nov 1899. 'How are you Ma'am?- and how are you Major?' 'as Mr Podsnap asks,
"how tdo you like London,'... asks their opinion of a hair lotion called "Ionda" & attaches a presscutting from More Details
the Herald. Encloses a w ine bill; Euphrasie w ill pay 'the bird man... 12 fs for 6 boxes' tomorrow . Encloses letter
from company that sent 'tw o little sea pieces to Hinde Street.' w hich must be sent to Webb and queried w ith
the company since w hen they came to Paris they w ere charged 16 fs. 'W ith best messages/affecly the General'
MS Whistler P399
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 'Tuesday' (postmark) 14 Nov 1899. 'I certainly thought I should have had a
letter this morning Major' in answ er to his last one, w hich enclosed a w ine bill. Encloses Mme A. Ferrand's
visiting card (w hich says 'avec ses bien vifs remerciments/Vendredi') w hich Euphrasie brought to the studio. If More Details
the house is to be view ed their belongings w ill have to be moved. 'There is an article in a New York Magazine
about the "Baronet & the Butterfly" and a good deal more about me beside... by Julian Haw thorne, I & mother
should appreciate. '...w ith nice remarks generally to you all./The General.'
MS Whistler P400
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip. Hotel Chatham, Paris,Sunday Eve and Monday [Nov
99] 'I have just read your letter my dear Major, on coming back from the studio-' but she does not say if she
received the w ine enclosures. He is a bit better: '"Vous avez l'air d'avoir vingt cinq ans." Duret said to me More Details
yesterday!' Because he had to let his hair grow & curl 'until I begin to look like poor dear Boxall's portrait!!'
W hich he combines w ith a Directoire arrangement of a w hite scarf Euphrasie got him against cold. Monday,
ordered 'a lovely little flight of yellow Butterflies- (orchid of course-) 'to be sent to Mme Ferrand.' Unsigned
MS Whistler P401
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, (postmark) 27 Nov 1899. 'I am sure Ma'ame, you w ill be pleased to read this
about St Gaudens,' attaches presscutting saying 'Mr. Augustin Saint-Gaudens, the American sculptor, has, say
the "Temps", been elected correspondent in the sculpture section at the Academie des Beaux-Arts, in place of More Details
M. Civiletti, of Palermo, deceased." W histler adds: 'A very high distinction indeed:' W histler is much better &
w orking hard in studio w ith approval of his English doctor. Thil has agreed that they w ill move w hen they w ant
to, and w hen he has found another tenant w ill take charge of the lease forms. Encloses affectionate note from
Miss [Reubell ?] 'Many things to all-in a great hurry/the General.'
MS Whistler P402
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London S.W.,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris,'Tuesday' c. 10pm. (postmark) 6 Dec 1899. 'Well, Major, that's about it!'
draw ing of 5 pictures in pencil, as arranged in exhibition in Paris opening tonight- tw o small figures outer,
'Variations in Blue and Green' left, 'Symphony in Blue and Pink'? right of centre, lady centre. Everybody crow ding
roung group- son of Alfred Stevens has just reported- in w h. he w as able to see Miss Bate holding forth. More Details
W ishes she could have gone, w ith Miss Reubell.? W histler did not go. President of Republic w ent at 2pm w ith
staff but W histler regretted he could not come & sent centre picture just in time for arrival. Secretary sent note
& then came to enquire prices, w h. W histler said w ere enormous. 'Trixie w ould be delighted!' Likes appreciation
after attitude of English critics. 'Affectionately the General'.
[Central picture is probably one of 6 projects]
MS Whistler P403
Angleterre. [Paris], (postmark) 12 Dec 1899. 'I must send you list of things to bring over-' Let Goupils have the
heads W histler has begun & pictures of Ronnie and 'the little Lizzie' from the studio. Requires keys to w riting More Details
desk & chest of draw ers. Asks her to make out a list of gold medals etc. again as he cannot find her letter.
Sends cheque, w ire receipt to 'Chathamel.Paris.Right.' Asks her to buy stationery at Drummonds. 'The General.'
MS Whistler P404
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, [London?]. [Paris?], nd. Saturday morning [Dec.?]
[1899?] 'Tell Miss Maude that I found her pretty letter, w ith your little note inside, Major, last night...' & agrees
she should send to Goupils 'the little Lizzie-there are tw o-the old black one, and a rather fair one barely begun-
' But leave her ow n one because W histler might come over himself. W hen she & her mother return to Paris they More Details
must have Bunnie to stay. If Ronnie is coming over include his picture in those Goupils are to send, & 'Also a
nude figure from Lillie Pettigrew - a sort of Eve w ith an Apple in her hand- send it in her frame-... [and] tw o
pictures similar in shap from the Lillie in their new frames-' w hich W histler sketches minutely. W ill w rite on
Sunday & send cheque
MS Whistler P405
Angleterre. Monday evening (postmark) 12 Dec 1899. 'I have not time tonight Major,' Reprimands her for tone
of her letter and instructs her & her mother to come over to stay at the Hotel Chatham as soon as can be More Details
arranged. W ill send cheque. Suggests Ronnie spends Christmas w ith them & brings his picture. W histler has
arranged matters in Paris for their visit w ith Ferrand. 'By order-the General.'
MS Whistler P406
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris,(postmark) 15 Dec 1899. 'W hat possessed you to send back that cheque my More Details
dear good bew ildered little Major,' asks w hy she has no w ritten since 'that stupendous effort'. W ill send cheque
back on Monday. 'The General-'
MS Whistler P407
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, More Details
Angleterre. Sunday Dec 24 1899. 'I have had the pretty cards from the high, w ell born, beautiful sister ladies!-'
and the present of silver and sends his thanks, and his regards to their mother. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P408
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie-Philip. nd. [New Year 1900] 'To/ his w icked Ward!-w ith/all More Details
affectionate w ishes for her/happiness in this w onderful 1900/ year!' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler P410
Angleterre. [Paris],26 Jan 1900. 'My dear don't be discouraged!' How ever strange British tactics in w ar are, More Details
their superior numbers and money w ill certainly triumph eventually. 'Affectionately the General'
MS Whistler P411
Angleterre. [Paris], 'Friday evening' 2 Feb 1900. 'Well. No. Major my dear' He had not heard of the British More Details
assault but w ill everybody at dinner tonight. Tell Bunnie, & send cutting from paper about it. 'Have you found
the keys of the [illeg.] in the studio?' 'Affectionately to all,/the General'
MS Whistler P412
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Hotel
Chatham, Paris, (postmark) 12 Feb 1900. 'Major, my dear, you are having an aw ful time of it over there!-' More Details
Encloses check to make her forget their mistakes (?) & tells her that it is her job to be a dutiful & beautiful w ard
& not w rite angry letters. Tell Bunnie to w rite too; she must be pleased 'that Henley is unapproachable' (?) 'Has
Ronnie ever heard any more about our celluloid mo[illeg.] 'Affectionately /the General'
MS Whistler P413
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Hotel
Chatham, Paris, (postmark) 20 Fevr 1900. 'Here is your picture Major-...' Appears to be telling Rosalind Birnie
Philip off for believing a version of a story about an incident in a restaurant involving a "snake" lash reported in
a New York new spaper. Ronnie or Teddie may remember this instrument from seeing Buffalo Bill & his cow boys. More Details
How ever he does not w ish to influence her reading matter so she is w elcome to read 'the Sunday Sheets of
Chelsea & Reynolds & the rest of it!' Asks her to send 'that head of the baby I did at Etretat... through Mr.
Marchant, (Goupils) to this house here... I should like any little panels, shops or seapieces if you find any about
on the shelves. - Also any India muslin dress still left in the draw ers' w hich her key w ill open, he thinks there is
a black muslin dress. Unsigned
MS Whistler P414
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, April 7 1900 (postmark) 'Here Major is again the dear little Boy Boer!' This is a
draw ing w hich she must send on to Bunnie. The Caran d'Ache she mentioned is no more a new spaper picture
than W histler's lithograph of Bunnie w hich appeared in the '"W hirlw ind". Asks Mrs Birnie Philip not to let her
daughters w ear green sprigs in support of Ireland, & is horrified that the Queen, as he read in the Herald, More Details
means to christen the baby 'Patrick'. Reports on Boer w ar & Gen. Roberts premature mention of the 'Ex-
President Steyne'. Apologise for not w riting before to old Madam Ferrand & enquire after her health. "I have
blow n the Baronet out of me Kopje- ... The panel is mine- & he pays all expenses!-" Reports that he has been
honoured by Rome. W histler w ired to Mrs Hannay & recommended the Chatham, Rosalind Birnie Philip must
w rite & tell her that she forw arded the letter to W histler immediately
MS Whistler P417
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Craigie-Sutton, nr Baldogh, Co Dublin. Shelbourne
Hotel, Dublin, Aug 21 1900. 'Well, you had better both come in tomorrow morning...' (Both are Miss Rosalind More Details
Birnie Philip & Miss Frank) & take him around Dublin before going on to Craigie or Sutton after lunch. 'and so/ a
demain-/ the General'
MS Whistler P418
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. [Aug 1900?] 'My dear Major' 'Do you remember that
Lady Blanche used to come to Madame Lefevre's, '& W histler w ent to tea w ith her in Dieppe & met her
daughter. (Presscutting announcing death of Miss Kitty Hozier, eldest daughter of Lady Blanche Hozier, is stuck
to letter). Completing letter several nights later: has seen 'Mr Grimaldi (!) the very superior Italian Machiavelli More Details
w ho replaces Christine', he has now returned to Hinde Street w here she can contact him if required. Asks
Rosalind Birnie Philip to collect the muslin draperies from the gallery & w ith Bunnie attempt once again to make
the Blue dress. They could ask Liberty if he w ill undertake it. Sends 3 dresses of w hich the best is a rag, but
they can w ork on them in turn. Unsigned.
[See MS W histler P394. 27 Oct 99 re Lady Blanche]
MS Whistler P420
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea SW. 5 Norfolk
Street, Park Lane W, (postmark) Oct 30 1900. 'Well Major!' Has a cold but w ill see her at the studio tomorrow More Details
unless he w ires, & w ill w rite to tell Mrs Burkitt to make a fire & keep Eva there until she arrives. Asks her to get
todays Figaro so that they w ill not miss any new s. 'Many nice things to you all/the General'
MS Whistler P421
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea. (postmark) Nov
30 1900. 'Tomorrow Major I hope to see you 'and all the nice things you have to show me-' Supposes Bunnie
w as w ith her w hen she got them. Sends regards to Mrs Birnie Philip & daughters & asks Rosalind Birnie Philip More Details
to w ear her w hite jacket w ith the "black heart" tomorrow . 'The General-'.
[Exh. Lady w ith the black hert unfavourable press review s]
MS Whistler P422
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 36 Tite St., Chelsea, London SW. P & O Steam
Navigation Co., S.S...,(postmark) Dec 15 [1900] Major! my dear! Pleased w ith big boat, Manager w ho on
instructions of Sir Thomas conducted him personally to stateroom. Payne packed everything. Asks her to collect More Details
letters overcoat and hat from Garlant's, and to w rite next day to c/o P & O Company, Gibraltar, and 'Do look for
Bate's letters - and send on'. 'The general -' also 'Many things to all' signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler P423
Note from Rosalind Birnie Philip to Marion Farquhar.(nd) c.1900. 'Dear Mrs. Farquar' Regrets that no
arrangements can yet be made for her to see the portrait as W histler is still convalescing. Sends regards to her More Details
& her husband. 'Yours v. s./R B P'
MS Whistler P424
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Margam House, 1 W hite Rock, Hastings, Angleterre.
Grand Hotel de Geneve, Sur la Cammebiere, Marseille, (postmark) 11 Jan 1901. 'Major! - I hope the health
experiment - change of air and absence ! has succeeded better w ith you than it has w ith me - "up till now ".'
Their search has "pulled us up w ith our nose in tw o or three feet of snow and the friendly acquaintance of a ...
doctor. - of course distinguished -" w ho has now "given me a clean bill of health". They should have gone to
Jamaica or Paris. Ronnie is a delightful companion, and w ill have sent her an account of their travels. "the
picturesque places, much vaunted of others, only annoyed me very much! Tangiers w as entirely too "Eastern"!
- and Algiers too cheap! - like that sort of stuff you see in the small booth, in... the Avenue de l'Opera! - As to
Gibraltar - I refrain from expressing myself,... - No - Marseilles - and I have only been allow ed to peep at it
today (Thursday) for the first time, is w orth the w hole lot a thousand times over : - and w hat beautiful things More Details
one could do here!" Perhaps they could come dow n in the autumn to Arles, w hose beautiful w omen Trixie w as
said to resemble. Hopes she has not been tired by Doctor Boyde Johnson's regime - are they still at Hastings?
W ishes them season's greetings - "The days w ere absolutely blank and unmarked to us - in tw o stupid hotels
w ith bad dinners! - Of course there is a consciousness of accumulated bills from w hich w e have playfully sailed
aw ay-' but begs her not to send them. Thanks her for w riting to the "Inez". Asks her opinion of Saleron's letter
& answ er w hich he encloses. Has also sent Ratier a copy. He is w orried about the pictures - Vanderbilt's - Got
letter from him the day he left, from Chicago, but w ill not open it until he is better - "and as to w ork on the
voyage and out here there has been none! ... Perhaps it w ill be all the better w hen it is done." Send Saleron
letter to Bunnie and thank her for note - w ill w rite. Stormy, so w ill stay there for a w hile, but later go on "to
Corsica !!" '...w ith much affection Major, and best messages to you Ma'ame, & to the House of Dhu! the
General.'
MS Whistler P425
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 1 W hite Rock, Hastings, Angleterre.
[Marseille],(postmark) 18 Jan 1901. 'No Major! w e w ere not in the poor Russie!' w hich w ent dow n recently. Glad
to get her letter at last. Praises her correspondence, particularly to Webb. 'I am a bit low in my mind - ... for no
w ork has been possible.' Doctor has given him clean bill of health 'and sends us off today (or Monday) to
Corsica. There he w ishes us to stay for... at least tw o w eeks... Well this w e shall of course do.' Buthe is w orried More Details
about w ork undone in the studio. Has not heard from the Farquhar. 'You had better w rite a note to Mrs
Vanderbilt'. There are plans for something at Dresden, but he does not w ant to bother w ith it yet. Her letter to
Bate w ill do for the time being. Encloses another cheque on Munroe for urgent expenses in Paris. Cannot get
anything out of Ratier, so perhaps Saleron is uncertain of herself. Bunnie did not w rite to him, as he said, but he
took letter to Ronnie to be for him too. Letter sent to Consul Algiers has reached them. 'Affectionately the
General'
MS Whistler P426
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip] to James McNeill W histler, Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Corsica. 1 W hite Rock,
Hastings, Jan 27th 1901 Sunday. 'My dear General' Received letter w ith Farquhar enclosure last night, & w as
not sorry at new s, but thought all w ould go w ell 'now the Jonah had been cast forth'. Did not know Webb w as
Hon. Sec. - it has gone to his head- sends his letter asking if she has money to pay rent, w ill not answ er. Also
sends Miss Bate's & has w ritten to her to say so. Suggests that as she is capable of running the school on her More Details
ow n, & Carmen has her w ine shop, 'this is a very excellent time to free yourself from the responsibilities of the
school'. Tho he could visit it w hen he is in neighbourhood. Mentions death of Queen & proclamation of King
Edw ard VII. Agrees that if he keeps off cold streets for a time he should lose his cough 'Yours affectionately The
Mahor'
MS Whistler P427
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Corse, Sunday 27 Jan
[1901] 'I am afraid Major that my letters are too lengthy for you!' 'I almost think my cough is leaving me - and
there is nothing else to stay for - as w ork is too risky - & this is scarcely the moment for "the streets"- 'Gives
her instructions to collect together dresses & backgrounds, panels & w ater colours of Dieppe & Pourville, & list
them, also collect engraved plates from there, Paris, atelier, clean & list. Asks help from Bunnie or 'Little Miss
Edie'. Send 'the black velvet' to Paris. Glad she w rote to Mrs Vanderbilt. 'Now about the long legged dancing
Blue Girl & her sister Gladys!-' ask after them & 'Give some little present to Eva - anything-... to both- & say I
w anted some account of her - as indeed I do -' Euphrasi has sent him an excellent reply, w hich he w ill send to More Details
Ratier, contrasting w ith Saleron's confusion. Instructs Rosalind Birnie Philip to also express pleasure to her, &
send Xmas boxes -'It is better under the circumstances that Rouviere should not have to w ait-' 'Monday... This
lovely little island has been... kicking up its heels all so bold!- Yesterday the thermometer w e w ere all so proud
of, suddenly pulled itself in to 8 degrees and nearly disappeared' also very w indy, & rainy. Today sunnier, less
w ind. Tuesday received her letters - now she know s the hotel address, w hen she w rote on Saturday guesses
she had not received his letter w ith Ratier's & Farquhar's. Got Bunnies letter. Has told Webb to sell lease of
Hinde St. Asks her opinion of Edw ard VII's Catholicism. Glad they like their place by the sea 'Afftly, my dear
Major the General'
MS Whistler P428
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. Hotel
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, (postmark) 30 Jan 1901. 'It is a long w ay for letters Major!' Hopes their sea holiday has
restored them to health, as his has not. He w as so pleased w ith his Marseilles doctor that he w as imprudent &
has a cold again 'as any idiot w ould do w ho chose to stand gaw king at w onderful 'Shops' in damp slums until
after sun set'. So now , on Ronnie's instructions he is just idling in the hot sun. 'Major this is a w onderful place!
As I sit in the hotel garden, w ith oranges and large w hite roses on the trees all about, I make up mind that w e
ought to have a villa... and just stay here!' 16 degrees in the shade. '-and then it is blue... but of a blueness all More Details
the morning, sky and sea and mountain. - too blue Major - you know , for me!-' but still w orrying about w ork
undone. & w hen he does some he gets a cold. 'I suppose I must just hang on here and shut my eyes - for
there are beautiful things in uncanny corners!' until he has got rid of his cough. Thanks her for letter, encloses
Ratier's encouraging reply on carpet case. Has w ritten to Euphrasie sending her on to Ratier to put her case
against Saleron's. First they must postpone the case to tire her out, as they did w ith the Baronet. Difficulty w ith
Farquhar is over. 'Poor Mrs. Peck the mother-! -- w ell I must w rite-' Wants to hear new s of new monarch. W ill
w rite again tomorrow . She should visit Dr Johnston in tow n. 'Alw ays affectly the General'
MS Whistler P429
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, (postmark) Feb 1901. '...my dear Major...' Hears w eather is bad so she is not to go to
studio. Has asked Mrs Burkitt to remove furniture from Hinde Street to the studio. Webb is arranging to sell
lease or let rooms, & w ired regarding furniture so may have prospective client: Heinemann sent him the keys.
W histler has w ritten to Webb to tell him to send her the keys of the print chests (tw o) w hich W histler she can
go over w hen w eather is better, lithographs etc. Afraid round table, square armchair & cabinets may be too More Details
large to get into studio. Also sort out framed lithographs, tw o small sea panels, 'w atercolour of Millie Finch
standing up w ith a long cane in her hand against black background', 2 or 3 pen & ink draw ings & a big roll of
old canvases w hich may not have gone to the studio. Heinemann's clerk, or book in cabinet w ill tell her w hat
there should be. Or she can go w ith Bunnie to see Webb & destroy him for w riting about money for Hinde St.
Encloses copy of letter to Bate for Academy
MS Whistler P430
Angleterre. Hotel Schw eizterhof, Ajaccio, Tuesday (w w riting) (12th Feb.) (postmark) 18 Feb 1901. 'Excellent my
dear Major!' Pleased w ith w ay she dealt w ith family solicitor. Hinde st. affair settled. She has sorted out the
plates successfully- W histler may w ork on them more. Asks Webb how many copper plates w ere left w ith him
for security 'about the W hite business', to compare w ith w hat she has found. She or Webb said cupboard keys
w ere w ith secretary, & man dow nstairs or Mr Taylor w ho made them can make more. 'We must not lose the run
of the Carringtons... & if you can get the mother to come and talk w ith you some afternoon that w ill be all
right'. Encloses Ratier's letter confirming Euphrasie's report. Criticizes his handling of Saleron affair - w hich is More Details
now put off till 1st March, w hich is good. Thanks Bunnie for letter. Encloses letter for Bate, and cheque for
herself. Health better, but it is cold & snow on mountains, and no w ork. Sends letter from Marseilles doctor -
asks if they have seen Dr Boyde Johnson. Have they heard from Vanderbilt? address may have been w rong as
they may have gone to Dresden - send Euphrasie to enquire. Has w ritten to Webb saying how much they
enjoyed going to the first night w ith him. Its now Sunday, frozen w eek. 'Alw ays affectionately the General'
Memo : she can read the enclosed to Cow an, then send it to Edinburgh. W ill send on letter to the Gondiflos.
Collect lithographs Kennedy w ants & give to Mr Lanser or Mr Roth, prices are given in lists in cabinet. Tell Webb
she is attending to W underlich business
MS Whistler P431
Note from James McNeill W histler to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. Hotel
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, (postmark) 22 Feb 1901. 'I send this to you ma'ame,' to show how attentive their old More Details
Chelsea neighbours are to 'his Holiness!' Ronnie w ill see them in a few days & give all new s. Send bottle of ?
'The General'
MS Whistler P432
Angleterre. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Sunday 23 Feb 1901. 'Now this Major is most interesting' Has received
letter forw arded by Heinemann to him, on w hich he had to pay excess postage. It contained three envelopes
opened by present resident of 35 Tite St.! Ronnie should have arrived by now - he w as an excellent quick More Details
ambassador to Paris- so he might enquire into this. Post very slow , he has just got her letter of 21st, & she
obviously had not then received his cheque or enclosure for Cow an. Has had w ire acknow ledging cheque. W ill
explain about Bate & letters w hen he comes back. W rite soon. Ronnie should tell Heinemann about letter w hen
he sees him. 'Many nice things to you all. the General'
MS Whistler P433
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, Corse, Monday morning
Feb 25 [1901] 'I am really getting quite anxious about the letters Major! -' Repeats previous letter, her letter of
21st arrived previous day, but does not mention receipt of cheque sent on 18th tho' dated 19th, or letter for
Cow an. Hopes yesterday's letter, tho' not registered, w ill arrive safely: w ire 'safe'. Tuesday tired of w aiting &
doing nothing '-I staid on after Ronnie so that I might perhaps paint a head of a child or a lad that came, and in
that w ay get myself into trim again before facing my old w orries in the studio - w ell everything w ent against it!
... It has rained for days since Ronnie's departure - and then inside it w as impossible, for w hen the boy came to More Details
sit, out dribbled the w et sun and drove me crazy w ith his foolish reflections! Now Monsieur le Conservateur of
the Museum here has lent me a corner of his atelier - w ell I w as goose enough to rush into it w ith joy! - and of
course I cannot possibly paint under his nose! - and yet I have been doing that very absurd thing quite
hopelessly & uselessly - & bothered myself to death w ith little ragamuffins w ho are entirely too w ild to sit!'
Wednesday about to send letter, has received hers, last w ith list of lithographs, hopes she did not take them
out of frames. Has w ritten to OK w ith prices for first 5. Has had 2 telegrams from Ronnie, w hich he has
acknow ledged, but no letter. 'The General'
MS Whistler P434
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, (postmark) 1 Mar 1901. 'Urgent - Quoique imperatif...' Contents of telegram sent to
Ratier instructing him not to allow the ladies of the family to have anything to do w ith the affair. Thanks Ronnie More Details
for his letter & thorough handling of his mission. W ishes latter had stayed for trial & seen Saleron's face. 'W ire
if have letters about present resident!' Ronnie could tell her they are to sue the P.O. for opening them, on her
evidence. 'Many things to all.' unsigned
MS Whistler P435
Memorandum from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London.
Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, March 1st Evening [1901] 'My dear Major...' Considering selling round table rather
than expensively recovering it - although How ell w as the only one w ho could have managed to sell anything More Details
satisfactorily. Mr Conn might give £40 - Mrs Doctor used to say £70. Plates Ronnie brings must be treated like
the others. Returns list from Webb so that she can check it against plates in studio, then says cant find it, dont
bother, 'All the Amsterdam plates seem to be in it'. She w as right to send complaint about opened letters to
P.O. Weather aw ful, can do nothing, he is w ell but w orried about accumulated w ork. 'Many things - The General'
MS Whistler P436
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, More Details
Angleterre. Ajaccio,(postmark) 8 Mar 1901. 'Saleron said nude models in garden Judge shocked action lost
propose libel 1000 w ire'
MS Whistler P437
Angleterre. Ajaccio, (postmark) 8 Mar 1901. Copy of letter to Saleron accompanying 25 francs, starting 'Madame
-' and signed 'Veuillez agreer' etc 'J McNeill W histler' Expresses sorrow at not having been present to hear her
imaginative case. Then points out subtlety of letter to Rosalind Birnie Philip. Thanks her for her answ er to w ire,
but w ants her opinion of his chance of w inning libel action. Has not heard from Ratier about it, tho' sends his
first letter w ith account of court, 'Doubtless he thought that probably the nude models in the garden might be
true!' Encloses Webb's list of plates, inc. those brought over by Ronnie, from w hom he has had only one letter,
not the one she mentioned. Strikes at Marseilles are holding up post. Got tw o letters from her today, Feb 2 & More Details
Feb 4 telling of table, & approach to P.O. 'Heinemann, w ith a friend, a Mr. Circuit, has turned up tonight'. Has
received letter forw arded, from Vanderbilt, saying they w ill be in Paris on 1st April. And he w ants to w ork on
Blue Girl & other things - & Vanderbilts only stay till end of May. Perhaps could ask Webb (w ho w rites that Mr
W hite loan is fully paid up) could let him have £2000, & then he could give Vanderbilt back 'his cheque until I am
w ell enough to finish his picture!' ... 'I might perhaps manage Mrs Vanderbilt's - and that w ould simplify the
position, as nothing is advanced upon that - Well you see the difficulty about the Blue Girl in Paris and the
Carrington!' Could perhaps manage it in London more easily if blue screen w as brought over - all draperies &
backgrounds being in Fitzroy St. List of copper plates : 13 Naval etchings Review , and 12 Amsterdam. Quarto
sheet, w ritten on one side, holograph (Webb or secretary)
MS Whistler P438
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, 'Major-' Received her
letter last night. W ishes he could leave, but too stormy. 'Fancy that even a couple of etchings that should have
been beauties - and might... have bettered the situation, w ent all to the dogs w ith Pennell's varnishing: - !'
Ratier w rote that no action could be taken for libel. Encloses tw o letters from him, and has himself w ritten to More Details
Saleron. 'And here is a letter from Thil -... I have sent him his cheque' Thanks Bunnie for letter - she need not
w orry about Heinemann's malign influence - 'He and a friend of his, a Mr Circuit... are very devoted' - 'They go
directly-' 'Affectionate messages to all - the General.'
MS Whistler P439
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London.
Wednesday afternoon (postmark) 20 Mar 1901. 'It is pouring -' Heinemann and friend [Circuit] left for Nice
previous night, stormy. Weather bad since Ronnie left. Encloses Ratier's latest letter, saying no further action
can be taken against Saleron. Thanks her for Silk shirt. W ired her in morning for charcoal to rub plates dow n, to
see if he can do anything w ith them. W ill leave as soon as possible. Thanks Ronnie for his full report. Go & get
a catalogue of the exhibition of C.H. Shannon's draw ings, pastels etc at Van W isselinghs 'Dutch Gallery' & send.
Go w ith Bunnie or Ronnie 'to see Menpes' w ar things at the Fine Arts. Go w hen 'little Brow n is out!' More Details
Copperplates on Webb's list w ere in his charge at 'time of W hites business - and he returned them all to me' so
she must look for them again, w ere they in lot Ronnie brought over? Asks Mr Marchand (Goupils) that W histler's
he has in present exhibition and w ho they belong to - go & see how they look. Health better, still nervous. Glad
she had a good time in spite of 'B'. Bate has done very w ell - Ronnie w ill explain W histler's plan, tho' he has not
seen the letters, but it is very successful. Sends cheque - w ire receipt. Stormy - 'I am going to drive over to the
Conservateur now ithstanding.' Note crossed out - she is not to contact Heinemann, he w ill w rite for the little
pictures himself. Ask Webb about new s of Hinde St., & to prepare indentures for Clifford Adams, but leave name
until W histler has it quite complete. 'Affectionately the General'
MS Whistler P440
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. Sunday
(postmark) Mar 24 1901. '...my dear Major...' Received charcoal, w hich PO thought w as registered & w ould not
leave at hotel in his absence, so he had to collect it. Rain & storm. Has sent her Ratier's last letter & cheque for
Euphrasie. Received her letter last night. Sends letter from old lady purporting to be a W histler 'too aged for More Details
the 'bas.tard' of the family!' She & Bunnie must visit her & he w ill have to do something. 'Affectionately the
General'.
[Letter from Emily W histler, daughter of Henry W histler Esq of Manse Cottage Lew isham Kent aged 61, from 35
Chesterton Rd N. Kensington W. on 13.3.01. to 'Dear Cousin', asking for introduction to Benevolent Society &
stating circumstances. Folded sheet, w ritten on all sides, holograph]
MS Whistler P441
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London.
(postmark) 3 Apr 1901. 'I know you w ill be delighted w ith the Postes' telegram, just received!' W histler w ired
back 'Excellent!' Carmen must be present at w inding up of Academy, tho apprentice & Massiere w ill not like it.
Pleased w ith Post Office's reply - w ould like to send it to Mr Woods. 'Tell Ronnie to get this return ticket paid More Details
back & put in Bank -' illeg.
['Tuesday' Yesterdays letter unfinished w hen sent. Communications w ith Academie ended w ith answ er of w hich
W histler sent copy. W ire details of steamer calling at Marseilles, for if there is time he may return that w ay.
Weather terrible until today. Conservateur says he has gained health; but has lost time. Show dismissal of 'clan
Jaufrey'(?) to Bunnie. 'Affectly the General'. Quarto sheet, lined, w ritten on one side, holograph; envelope]
MS Whistler P442
Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea. Hotel More Details
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, postmark 5 April, 1901
MS Whistler P443
Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, (Corse), [April 6 1901] 'Major!' Pleased w ith her account of Life & galleries in London, inc.
Shannon's catalogue. Has just realised that 'for years I have had no play! ...for years I have made for myself
my ow n treadmill and turned upon it in mad earnestness until I dared not stop! and the marvel is that I lived to
be free in this other Island - and to learn, in my exile, that again "Nothing matters!" So she had better go out &
play too, & take Webb. Delighted w ith account of Mrs Pennell's teas, etc., & 'the gautiers presenting
themselves'. Also there w as the mistake of sending his ow n ticket instead of Ronnie's; he w ired latter
yesterday to explain, & w ants him to ask Mr Firth (or Frith), Director of Oceania to confirm sailings & tickets.
Must leave next Sunday 14th at latest to catch Oceania. In case of hitch Ronnie can contact Sutherland. More Details
Encloses Ronnies ticket & hopes he sent W histler's last night. Asks her to w rite about Academie to him in
Gibraltar & send bottle of ? from chemist: has she been to his ow n Goupil exhibition? Tell Mrs Pennell to tell
husband that his "varnishing w as simply disastrous - and all my etchings ruined - The plates w ere simply
burned into a state of enamel - and the varnish flew aw ay w ith the w hole w ork!-". See Painters Etchers (?).
Find out w ho is doing 'W histler's' in Venice. 'and much affection to you all the General' Returns Webbs letter for
her to keep.
Note in pencil (Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip) on envelope 'Firth doing w hat you w ant says Oceania due 14th.
tickets not necessary'
MS Whistler P444
Angleterre. Ajaccio, Saturday (postmark) 14 Avril 1901. 'Your letter w ith the Holland receipt came last night
Major-' W histler's last tw o letters w ill not have yet arrived. W histler sent another yesterday. She w rites that his More Details
pictures look w ell in Goupils but not w hich ones. Ask Marchant if Hannay lent any of his. W histler appreciated
Bunnie's letter, but objects that his last letter w as not at all joyous. Unfinished draft, unsigned.
Receipt from Holland, for £15 enclosed : H351
MS Whistler P445
Angleterre. Ajaccio postmark, Sunday April 28 1901 (postmark) 'My dear Major' Glad to hear Doctor says she is
all right. Refers to new spaper cutting he sent saying 'W histler leans only on Jimmie' in art - w hich applies to
health too 'W histler has for years and years so leaned on Jimmie that he w ore him out!' Has w ritten to Boyde
Johnson after all & sent cheque, mentions Ronnie going to see him. Leaves on Wednesday's boat for Marseilles
& SS Egypt. Gives her address to w rite in Marseilles, & send ? medicine. Webb w rote & said Hinde St. rooms
w ere taken if he papers them: has w ired to close, but she should check up details of tenant. Forw ard letter More Details
from Carmen, w ho has been ill, Mrs Addams(?) tells him. Contact her, now Academie is broken up, & also the
Addams's w ho must see Webb before returning to Paris, & may have missed W histler's last letter. Hopes she
had a nice letter from Vanderbilt. (Extract from another letter, to Heinemann regretting death of Walter
Heinemann) 'W hat about the Erdine & Gladys.' Wants to start new w ork, print etchings at Mr Shorts. Wants her
to persuade Webb to urge him (W ) to take things easily w hen he returns! Webb may be able to help. W ill w ire
w hen he leaves. Asks for new s of Euphrasie and Saleron, & opinion of last letter from Ratier. 'Alw ays
affectionately the General'.
[Frank Short's - see Pennell, II "In search of health"]
MS Whistler P446
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London,
Angleterre. Ajaccio postmark, Tuesday April 30 1901. 'I send this little bit of silver or golden lining' a gold medal More Details
to cheer them, her & Bunnie. Visit the Gourriflos, w ho are in London, as he already told them. Has just w ired
her that Egypt sail in Friday 3rd. Asks Ronnie to order 1/2 doz. more shirts from Flacks as before. Wants to
know if he has some "lions" in studio or Garlants... 'affectionately the General'
MS Whistler P447
Angleterre. Grand Hotel Noailles et Metropole, Marseille, (postmark) 2 May 1901. 'So far Major' Good but rough
passage from Ajaccio last night, now w et. Is in hurry, sails tomorrow as he w ired, Agents got it w rong. Ronnie More Details
w ill remember it is place they w ent fruitlessly then as he does noe, for letters. Had to pay more money so
Ronnie had better see Firth & explain. Going to dine w ith doctor & w ife. Hope it is all right about the Vanderbilt.
'w ith kindest messages Ma'am to you all the General'
MS Whistler P448
Angleterre. P & O Steam Navigation, May 3 (postmark) May 6 1901. 'A great 'big ship' Major-' Cabin & stew ard
OK. W rote yesterday, got her letter this morning, w ith others at Agents, but Carmen letter w as not w ith it; got
inclosure from ? Chapuis. Pleased w ith her visit to Webb: try How ard Hotel again; try & contact the Addams More Details
again in Paris, to say W histler w rote & w ired from Ajaccio to Ireland in answ er to Mrs Addams last letter; Webb
should send the parchment to them to sign & then to him to ditto. Does not w ant to stay in Bailys Hotel. Wants
new s of Vanderbilts. 'Alw ays affectionately the General'
MS Whistler P449
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London. P & O
Steam Navigation Co., S.S. Egypt, (postmark) May 10 1901. 'This is Tuesday after noon - and w e are supposed
to get into Plymouth tomorrow at about 6 in the evening -' W ill get to tow n Thursday. Good restful voyage, too
More Details
much time to think. Looks forw ard to seeing them, sorry he had no further letter at Gibraltar, the Boyter- More Details
Johnson doctor sent w ire. Comments on the British on board - 'Their pipes are everyw here!' 'London - Fitzroy
St-Friday' (pencil note) Ronnie met him, & w as going to tell her to come this morning, but she did not turn up.
Send letters etc to hotel tonight. Unsigned
MS Whistler P450
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea. June 6 1901.
'Major' Does not understand Thil's amount for the terms, the receipt she has may clarify this, w hen she comes More Details
tomorrow . Bring other letters. Sorry she did not stay for tea. Signor Sindici did not come. Invites her to
breakfast tomorrow , w ire tomorrow . Glad to hear Mrs BP is better. 'All right Major- the General'
MS Whistler P452
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Hotel des Indes, La Haye, [Aug 25 1901] postmark.
'Major' Suddenly decided to come over w ith Heinemann, w ill probably return tomorrow night. '& so planted poor More Details
Lavery and the river for the sea trip- ' Expect him Tuesday. 'Many things to all - the General.' ps. 'Sunday
morning- I cam aw ay on Friday night- The Hague is charming!'...
MS Whistler P453
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 1 Orw ell Terrace, Dovercourt. (postmark) Sept 14
1901. 'You w ill be pleased to hear, Major, that Boldini has not sent my portrait-' Has decided to stay the night & More Details
w ork on the Phryne, as it is going w ell. 'The Dyers' letter w as gratifying & W histler has acknow ledged it. Sends
cheque for £2. 'Many things to you all.'
MS Whistler P455
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip] to James McNeill W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Wednesday morning Oct 10
01. 'My dear General' Hopes he understood note sent back yesterday by cab. W ishes to hear of yesterdays
interview . His letter to Kelly delivered this 10 a.m., to 6 Boulevard des Capucines. She actually saw his partner
& explained situation, as W histler's letter had not arrived. Said Carmen had been in London for a few days & More Details
returned contradictory answ ers w hen W histler show ed her the pictures- that they had not left studio, had
been sold to Hessel- Kelly is to discover if she w as in league w ith Hessel, w h. he agreed to do, in preparation
for Carmen's return tomorrow , time & place of arrival to be communicated by W. She has just replied to
W histler's telegram. Since rent is paid up furniture may be removed. Kelly w ill give W histler's letter to Ratier &
w ill see Thil, w hile she packs. She is still suffering effects of journey. 'W ith love...The Major'
MS Whistler P456
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, Dhu House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea. 6 Norfolk Street,
Park Lane W., (postmark) Oct 11 1901. 'Major my dear' She w ill have received the letter he sent this afternoon
praising Ronald BP & w ill have told the family. The 'Standard' agrees w ith him. Miss Frank must read todays St
James Gazette. Encloses Mansfield's card, so she can address the letter W histler w rote to him w hich is in desk. More Details
Requires all the linen bound sketchbooks w hich are in desk. W histler brought one w ith him from the hotel & she
may have done the same. Ronnie can bring them tomorrow afternoon or Sunday a.m., or Teddy could do so.
Send Rothenstein's letter immediately. Payne found no-one at studio this p.m. so W histler sent letter to Tite st.
'...Bonne nuit to you all- the General' postscript signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler P459
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Charles L. Freer 8 Fitzroy Street, W., Oct. 25th. 1901. 'Dear Mr Freer,' Encloses
a letter from Cow an w ho is selling his collection. W histler has told Cow an to hold them, and urges F. to buy The
Thames in Ice for £2000 and a w atercolour of Mrs. W hibley, directly from him rather than through the dealers, More Details
Marchant or Thomson. He could get photographs of them, or accept W histler's advice as he did w hen he
bought The Balcony through Kennedy. Wonders w hat happened about the Bernheim pictures in Paris w hich
w ere discussed in the Courier 'W ith kindest regards from me also./R. Birnie Philip.'
[MS W histler LB4/37-38 ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip from original sent by Freer Feb 1908(11)]
MS Whistler P460
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Saturday early [Novem 2 1901] 'As I w ired you Major,
I suppose the registered letter w as Webb's to Kelly- w hich he sent through you-' as explained in W histler's
letter w hich should have arrived today. Expects to hear about the Gourdiflos by Monday's post. Kelly apparently More Details
is planning robbery by management of English law , 'so that Ratier w ill be avenged'- but he must have Webb's
letter or he w ill not understand the Carmen case. W ill w rite again Monday & send key of draw ing room table.
Hopes Boddington & Kelly are w atching over them. 'the General'
MS Whistler P461
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg St Germain, Paris. Studio,
(postmark) Nov 3 1901 ...!and late'. 'Of course Major' Has been busy. Webb sent them the letter he w rote to
Kelly, to keep them informed, & W histler w ill send copy of letter he has just w ritten, telling Kelly to consult them
in W histler's absence. Has discovered picture of Bunnie w hich is w orth completing. W here is key of w ardrobe, & More Details
Yale key of studio, for Marie's use? Do they prefer Boddington? Make sure they take care of the house business
w ith Thil etc. W ired receipt of her letter this a.m. W histler sent Carmen off w ith Marie, & checked up himself on
her departure, then w ired Kelly. Webb suggests Kelly should not spend too much, the detective should cost 70
fr. a day. Call on the Addams & w arn them to know nothing asked by Carmen, 'so again all that is nice to you
both: the General'
MS Whistler P462
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip] to James McNeill W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Nov 3rd 1901. 'My dear
General' Letters & telegram arrived safely. The registered letter received by the concierge w as not for them.
Enclosed letter arrived am. Has w ritten to Boddington to tell him leas is now in hands of Olivier & she had
w ritten to W histler for papers Kennedy had brought over from Ratier - describes location of these. Took Mr
Webb's letter to Kelly yesterday & Boddington gave them appointment w ith him Monday so she w ill tell them
w hat happened at interview on Tuesday. Visited Mrs Addams w ho received W histler's telegram & had visited More Details
Kelly w ith Clifford that am. & Described Carmen's attitude w hen leaving. She & Rossi w anted to know definitely
w hether she w as to be retained by W histler as a model. Suggested compensation- 'Mrs A. merely took this
opportunity to remind Carmen of your previous kindness in establishing the Academie, but w as told that w as
nothing.' Addams gave some of lithographs bought in Rue de Bac and proofs show ing condition of destroyed
stones, & she has locked them up & w ill bring them w ith her w hen she returns. Is sending gloves. 'Alw ays
affectionately, The Major. How w as Lillie's new frock?'
MS Whistler P463
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. (postmark) Nov 4 1901. 'Things
are in an aw ful w ay here Major!!' Foggy, cannot w ork in studio. Ratier affair most incompetently handled. Ratier
w rote to Mr Kelly referring to Edmond S. Kennedy but it w as OK w ho called on Ratier & w hen the head clerk,
(this w ould be after Olivier had left) told him they could not deliver the Dossier over to him, signed for the few More Details
(this w ould be after Olivier had left) told him they could not deliver the Dossier over to him, signed for the few More Details
papers they w ould allow him to have. Does she remember w hat this paper is? & tell Ratier that this w as w hat
happened? Mrs Addams report indicates Carmen might abscond, so Kelly should be w arned. Replies to her
w ire, & has w ired also- but does not entirely understand it. She is free to take anyone to studio, this w as
arranged w ith [Delangle] 'Love to you both- the General.'
MS Whistler P464
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip] to James McNeill W histler. 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris, Nov 4th 1901. 'My dear
General' Visited Kelly a.m. w ho w ill see Carmen & treat her gently, but w ould like further information about her,
i.e. from Jeanne at the studio, w hom he w ould like to see next Wednesday c. 10-11 a.m. Boddington has
w ritten to Ratier again about lease. Is sending letters w hich Ethel thinks may concern catalogue they sent him. More Details
Maples w ill send estimate of cost of packing, w ill commence on china w hen expert packer arrives and furniture
Monday or Tuesday of follow ing w eek. Encloses glove. Concierge has asked for rent. 'Shall w e give the etching
plates along w ith the purple background to Goupils to send over?' 'W ith love from us both... The Major.'
MS Whistler P465
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg St Germain, Paris. 2 North
Audley Street, London,(postmark) 5 Nov 1901. 'Here is the key Major- and I am sending you another letter- but More Details
this I am having registered- J McN W histler'
MS Whistler P466
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W hibley (and Miss R. Birnie-Philip), 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg St
Germain, Paris. (postmark) Nov 5 1901. 'This ... is the key Major of the little table draw er in the salon.' Still
w orried about Ratier & the paper Kennedy brought from the dossier, w hich is in the desk - hopes OK's letter w ill
be w ith it. Since Boddington has w ritten to Ratier hopes that he w as told that the dossier had never been
handed over. W ill w rite to Kelly & Boddington about this. Would Bunnie look out dossier of Eden case? There
w as a letter of credit in it from Webb's Law yer's to Ratier w hich latter did not use as he should for paying to the More Details
Court at the start of the case, so that W histler w hen he w on the appeal had to pay 4 yrs interest on this
money. Ratier's inefficiency in still neglecting W histler's affairs & losing lease should be pointed out to Kelly. Has
received glove. Send copperplates w ith 'backgrounds', the violet curtains & the green ones from the atelier
w hich w ere used as background to Cow an's picture & Mrs Vanderbilt's & Heinemann's. See if Addams have
anything further about Carmen. Have they seen Mme Ferrand & Miss Ranbell? 'W ith many things to you both,
the General'
MS Whistler P467
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg St Germain, Paris. Studio,
Wednesday Nov 6 [1901] 'Here Major' His letter w ith key should arrive this a.m., longer one probably this p.m.
He has w ritten every day & nothing has been acknow ledged. In answ er to her letter of previous day, Kelly can More Details
see Jeanne if he thinks it w ould help. W histler told Kelly he w as to consult 'the Ward lady'. Mr Webb has just
come, & her letter. Affairs w ill be transferred from Kelly to Boddington, though they are partners, latter should
be head of firm, & know s Ratier. Encloses OK's letter & others taken from Ratier. Tell Mrs Addams to remind
Carmen to w rite to W. 'Things very nice to both- the General'
MS Whistler P468
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Miss R. Birnie Philip], 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris. Nov 6th 1901. 'My dear
General' Webb w ill have w ritten & told him of visit to Kelly. They saw Boddington w ho had received lease w hich
Ratier had found. Kelly w as in too much hurry to listen to W histler's letter w ith regard to Carmen etc. Mrs
Addams came to ask if it w as allright, since their studio w as very noisy & they only had it on 1 year lease, if More Details
they moved to London next year. Carmen's young sister had returned the valise to the Addams' & she said
Carmen in w eek or 2 w ould visit them. Addams had not been impressed w ith Kelly's management of 'Sagot
business', at dinner he appeared frivolous & in the office Clifford w as kept w aiting. W histler's letter enclosing
key arrived safely. 'Maples have been told to come & w e are w aiting a reply.' 'Alw ays affectionately. The Major.'
MS Whistler P469
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Thursday night (postmark) Nov
7 1901. 'This Major,'... Encloses letter for use if necessary. Webb is coming to visit him. Is furious w ith Kelly. She More Details
must transfer to Boddington. 'W ith love to both the General'
MS Whistler P470
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip] to James McNeill W histler. 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris, Nov 7th 1901. 'My dear
General' Letter w ith enclosure for Boddington arrived safely. Sorry he is ill. They visited Boddington today
having been turned over to him by Kelly. He is more businesslike & Kelly had w ritten to W histler. A clerk had
been sent to Carmen to persuade her to visit law yers of American Embassy w ithout disclosing W histler's More Details
connection but Rossi w ould not let her go, so appt. w as made for today at 2pm. or tomorrow 10am. Mrs & Mr
Addams came last night to give W histler's message, she looked ill & Gourdiflot very ill. Maples start Monday.
Could he send another cheque in case of necessity. Paid taxes & told Boddington. Paid Euphrasie. 'W ith much
love from us both, The Major.'
MS Whistler P471
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg Saint Germain, Paris. c/o
W.H., 6 Norfolk Street, Park Lane W., Nov 8 1901. 'Major my dear,' Letter from Kelly this a.m. satisfactory, & they
w ill not have to deal w ith him again. Tell Thil W histler is sending his cheque. If necessary they may alw ays
apply to Munroes 'as the Ward lady- f.f.V. rather!' (?) W ill send more cheques. Mr Webb has come. They must More Details
now go to Boddington. Warn him of Carmen's coming & tell him w hat Jeanne said about other Italians carrying
off things, & w hat the Addams' have learnt. Return Webb's letter to Kelly to him. How much does Thil w ant?
have they used the cheque on Munroe? Wants copy of his accounts w ith Credit Lyonnais, Munroe & Drummonds
for Reid trial. 'the General'
MS Whistler P472
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Faubourg St Germain, Paris, France.
(postmark) Nov 9 1901. 'Major' Webb approves W histler's letter instructing Boddington re. Carmen. Read her
report this a.m., refers to the Rossis bolting w hen visited by the 'Counsellors of the Embassy'. Hessl w rote a More Details
confused letter but Reid has not let himself get involved so far. One of Kelly's letters suggests Carmen might be
brought to him by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip, but she is not to be brought into contact w ith criminals. 'the
General'
MS Whistler P473
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss R. Birnie Philip, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. c/o W m Heinemann, 21
Bedford Street, London W.C., (postmark) Nov 13 1901. 'I w as terribly troubled this morning' They must not
cross in bad w eather, expected to hear from Miss Philippa Maude that they w ere not coming. W ire if they need
money. Boyter-Joynson & his brother in law supervised Marie's [Mme Mallarmé?] going into hospital. W histler & More Details
Webb have w ritten to Boddington, that there is to be no act on brought in Paris, & they w ant Mr Reid to take
action against them. They have not found evidence yet, the clerk missed tracing Carmen to Hessel on her
return. Maples are responsible for the removal from studio. Sends cheque for £6, Munroes w ill change it. 'and
the nicest luck to you both... the General.' ps. ask Euphrasie how to remove stains from cloth…
MS Whistler P476
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to George Vanderbilt. 74. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W.,May 1st. 1902. 'Dear Mr.
Vanderbilt.' W histler w ill send the Little London Sparrow w hen the varnish had dried: and w ill attend to the More Details
finger marks on the glass of the oval picture. She sends her regards to V.'s w ife. 'Very sincerely yours./Rosalind
Birnie Philip.'
MS Whistler P479
Letter from Rosalind Birnie Philip to James Guthrie. July 12th 1902. 'Dear Mr. Guthrie.' W histler is too ill to w rite
to thank the RSA for the honour they have done him but w ould like his appreciation conveyed to the President More Details
and Council and w ould be happy to receive the diploma. (unsigned).
'Dear Mr Guthrie' is in R.'s hand
MS Whistler P484
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Dr. Max Lehrs, Prof., Director of the Royal Print Room, Dresden. Sept: 5th.
1903. 'Sir' In accordance w ith W histler's expressed intention of giving the six lithographs Lehrs w rote to him
about earlier in the year Rosalind Birnie Philip as his executrix offers them to Dresden. 'Believe me./yours More Details
faithfully./R. Birnie Philip.'
A draft of this letter is w ritten on the back of MS W histler D160
MS Whistler P485
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Marcus B. Huish, [The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond St. W.]. 74 Cheyne
Walk, Chelsea, Sept 15th 1903. 'Dear Mr. Huish' Acknow ledges his letters and discussing w ith Mr. Brow n the
question of the Venice etchings. She is not prepared to deal w ith any except urgent business for another More Details
month and did not realise Mr. Brow n came on Huish's behalf. 'Believe me/Yours faithfully/R. Birnie Philip.'
Copy
MS Whistler P486
Draft from Miss R. Birnie Philip to [Dr. Hans W. Singer, Prof.], [The Royal Print Room, Dresden.]. [post 30 Sept
1903] 'Dear Sir' Rosalind Birnie Philip gives him permission to reproduce the paintings and lithographs but not More Details
etchings since W histler did not approve of this. She does not know the painting No.7 Interieur. (unsigned).
[Draft of reply to 2(k)/106]
MS Whistler P488
Letter from [Miss R. Birnie Philip ?] to [The Press ?]. nd. [1903?]. More Details
Expressing W histler's w ishes that ISSPG w ould not hold memorial exh. & Heinemann & Pennell should not w rite
biography - or Menpes either - & she w ill prevent letters being published
MS Whistler P500
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Cole. Oct 30 1906.
She w ill not agree to the publication of any W histler letters.He should refuse permission for those in his More Details
possession
MS Whistler P501
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Cole. 103 Albert Bridge Rd., S.2, Nov 7 1906. More Details
She w ill not permit the publication of W histler's letters - w ould like to see his letters & diaries
MS Whistler P502
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Huish. 103 Albert Bridge Road, S.W., November 7 1906. More Details
She w ill oppose Pennell's Life & letters of W histler : w ill discuss lithographs
MS Whistler P509
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Comte Robert de Montesquiou-Fezensac. c/o Watkin, W illiams, Steel & Hart,
Solicitors, Capel House, 54, New Broad Street, London,Dec. 28th. 1907. 'Miss Birnie Philip begs to thank Comte More Details
Robert de Montesquiou for his courteous offer to loan her Mr. W histler's letters'. She w ould like to have the
originals in February. (unsigned)
MS Whistler LB3/2
Letter from R. Birnie Philip to G.D. Hobson, [Sotheby, W ilkinson & Hodge, 34 & 35 New Bond Street, London
W.1.]. 103 Albert Bridge Road, S.W.11, Nov 11th 1922. 'Dear Mr. Hobson' 'Copy' Thanks him for his letter of Nov. More Details
7 and accepts his suggested commission for the purchase of the W histler letters. 'Yours very truly/R. Birnie
Philip'
MS Whistler LB3/3
Letter from R. Birnie Philip to G.D. Hobson, [Sotheby, W ilkinson & Hodge, 34 & 35 New Bond Street, London
W.1.]. 103 Albert Bridge Road, S.W.11, Nov 18th 1922. 'Dear Mr. Hobson' 'Copy' She w as glad to hear that she More Details
had bought W histler's letters to Mr. Huish and encloses cheque for £320-11-6. She w ould like them to be sent
by registered post. 'Yours very truly/R. Birnie Philip'
MS Whistler P580
Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip to Mr Hardie, The Victoria & Albert Museum, South Kensington, S.W.7. 103 Albert
Bridge Road, S.W. 11, 6 May 1934. 'Dear Mr. Hardie' She has no copy of Sheridan Ford's book and does not More Details
think W histler w ould have given a copy aw ay. She queries the signature. 'Sincerely yours/R. Birnie Philip.'
MS Whistler P591
Letter from Rosalind Birnie Philip to Louise Bonniot. 54 Tite Street, Chelsea, London SW 3, July 14 1939. 'Dear
Madame Bonniot' Dr. Lucien Leger asked if she had correspondance relating to the friendship betw een her More Details
father and W histler and said he w as getting her permission to consult these. He said Prof. Mondor had been
authorised by her to w rite a life of Mallarmé. She has decided to return the ones she has to B. but notes that
she has the copyright and does not w ish them published. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P618
Letter from John Phillip to James McNeill W histler. 1 South Villas, Campden Hill, [London], 30 July 1860. 'Dear Sir' More Details
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He encloses a cheque for 'your charming picture' and asks it to be delivered to him from the Academy 'I
am/Dear Sir/Yours very truly/John Phillip.'
MS Whistler P619
Letter from J. Philpot to James McNeill W histler. 1a Pall Mall Place, S.W., Jany 29th 1891. 'Sir' If W histler w ants More Details
the sofa he must send £10 immediately. This is the Christies valuation. 'Yours obedty/J. Philpots'
MS Whistler P620
Card from Vittorio Pica to James McNeill W histler. 72 Salita San Patito?, Napoli, le 6 juin 1899. 'Monsieur,' He
asks W histler to send a photograph of La Princesse [du Pays] de la Porcelaine w ith permission to use it in the
special issue of Emporium, of w hich he is sending W histler the prospectus, to mark the Venice exhibition to More Details
w hich it is going. He has often expressed his admiration of W histler's w ork in his books and in discussions w ith
his friend Mallarmé. He asks W histler w here he can get a copy of the french translation of the Ten O'Clock
[Lecture] because he has lost the copy Mallarmé gave him. 'Salutations cordiales./Vittorio Pica'
MS Whistler P625
Letter from James McNeill W histler. [Feb. 1885] 'Area./The Princes' Hall./Plan of Seats./Price Sixpence'. People's
names are given by their numbered seats: Mrs. Abbott; J. Armstrong; Austin; Judge Bacon; Baker; Balten; B.
Becker; Benedict; Boehm; Boughton; Bow les; Boyes; Boyle; Miss Davt. Bromley; Shirley Brooks; E. Brow ne;
Lennox Brow ne; "Bubb"; [Richard] Carte; Mrs. Casella; Chappell; Lady Randolph Churchill; S. Clarke; Cockerell;
Alan Cole; Crossley; Dicey; Doors; Dow desw ell; E. Draper; Lord Dunraven; Stan. Dunthorne; Duret; Dyer; Sir A.
Eden; "Edis"; "Edw "; Fairfield; Fellow es; Fine Art [Society]; Mrs. Flow ers; Archd. Forbes; Forster; Freeman;
Gabrielli; Gibbons; E.S. Godw in; Gough; Corney Grain; Mrs. [Grossmler?]; Green; Gurney; Handcock; Hanmerley;
Mrs. Hambler; R. Harrison; Ernest Hart; Hayes; Herkomer; Neare Hill; Hollingshead; Holyoke; "How ard"; Hutts;
Mr. Inderw ick QC; Ingram; Ionides; "Baronne de J"; "Judy"; Mrs. Jeune; Jopling; Mrs. Joshua; Mrs. Ker; B.
Kingston; J. Knight; "HL"; Labouchere; Lacon; Mrs. Lane; Lanteri; Lady Leslie; George Lew is; Mrs. L. Linton; More Details
Ludovici; Mackenzie; McNab; Macnay; McW hirter; Helen Mathers; Menpes; Meyers; Mitchell; Lady C. Mitford;
Moncrieff; Mrs. Blomfield Moore; Moore; Morell; Morley; Douglas Murray; Natrop; Nicholls; W reford Paddon;
Palmer; R. Parkington; Parsons; Partington; "Paul"; Pellegrini; H. Pennington; Petre; Phillips; Phipps; Pigott;
Plow den; Mrs. Potter; Poynter; "Prince's Hall"; Keith Prouse; [Mrs. Punn?]; Raffalovitch; Raphael; J.T. Robertson;
Schiffe; Schletter; Scoones; Scott; Short; Sickert; Singleton; Sitw ell; Siveney; Skirrow ; Solonieffe; Pottr.
Stephens; R.C. Stephenson; Strudw ick; Sir Arthur Sullivan; Tucker; Godfrey Turner; Venturi; P. Waller; "W ";
Leslie Ward; Warre; Watts; Webb; Weldon; [Lord] W harncliffe; Dr. W histler; Oscar W ilde; W inch; Stuart Wortley;
Yardley: and representatives of some new spapers; [Advertiser]; Chronicle; [Vanity] Fair; Figaro; [Liverpool] 'P
M'; 'Man? E.Mail'; [Morning] Post; [New York] Herald; Observer; St. James's [Gazette]; 'Sports'; Telegraph;
Times; Referee.
Seating Plan of Prince's Hall. c.445 seats filled.
MS Whistler P628
Letter from James Hew son, Sub-Editor to James McNeill W histler, Tite Street, Chelsea. S.W. Plumbing and
Decorating, Caxton House, 3a Bolt Court & 11 Gough Square, London. Jany 2. 1886. 'Sir' The Editor read
W histler's letter to 'Atlas' in the World this w eek correcting a paragraph about the decoration of the 'Peacock' More Details
Room in their Magazine (w hich he mistakenly called the Plumber and Decorator.) They apologise for the mistake
w hich w ill be corrected in the next issue and offer to publish any other criticisms W histler w ishes to make.
'...Your obedient servant,/James Hew son/Sub. ad'
MS Whistler P630
Letter from Noel L. Pocock, Solicitor to Peter Macnab, 219 Maida Vale, W. Basing Chambers, 20 Basinghall
Street, London E.C., 9th July 88. 'Dear Sir' Requests the repayment of £7 tow ards the £500 lent by W histler to More Details
the Society of British Artists on 1 February 1887. Notice w as given on 1 January 1888 and payment should be
made before 11 July 1888. 'I am, Dear Sir/Yours faithfully/Noel L. Pocock'
MS Whistler P631
Letter from Pollack, Mark to James McNeill W histler, London, England. 109 50 13th St., Omaha, Ne[braska],
U.S.A., Apr 21 1894. 'Sir.-' He cannot get a copy of the Gentle Art of Making Enemies from his bookseller or the More Details
American publisher J.W. Lovall & Co. and asks if W histler can help. 'I remain Sir/Sincerely-/Mark Pollack'
MS Whistler P633
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Rt. Hon. General Sir Henry Ponsonby, K.C.B. Society of British Artists,
Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W., [1887] 'Dear Sir-' Princess Louise advised W histler to contact P. since More Details
W histler w ishes to present a memorial to Queen Victoria from himself as President of the Society of British
Artists. The Memorial has probably reached P. already. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P634
Draft from James McNeill W histler to General Sir Henry Ponsonby. Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall
Mall East, S.W., [1887] 'Dear Sir-' Princess Louise advised W histler to contact P. since W histler w ishes to More Details
present a memorial to Queen Victoria from himself as President of the Society of British Artists. The Memorial
has probably reached P. already. 'I have the honour to be/Your most obedt servt/[JMW histler illeg]'.
[Draft of MS W histler P633, signed]
MS Whistler P638
Letter from Alfred A. Pope to James McNeill W histler. Bucklands, London, 21 September [1894 postmark] 'My
dear Mr W histler' He acknow ledges W histler's letter. In payment of the bill for the frame from M. Hubert. P.'s
landlady Mrs. Chaplin arranged a draft on a Paris bank. He w ants [Kaur] & Co. to arrange the shipment of the
picture to P. in Cleveland. Miss [Thuodate] w ill w rite to Hubert to check he received the payment. He thanks
W histler for referring him to Parker w here he w as able to buy some things. He liked the Chelsea Snow the More Details
better of the tw o at Goupil's but feels unable 'to live up to Ned Brooks suggestions-' He hopes to have a figure
piece by W histler eventually: to put w ith his matchless painting by Degas and another by Manet. Thomson w as
helpful and took them to see Ionides' house, the portrait of Miss Alexander, and the Peacock Room: & Ned and
Mrs. Brooks joined them. He hopes Miss Philip and all the family w ill help him to get his figure piece. Mrs. Pope
and Theodate send their regards. 'Sincerely yours/Alfred A. Pope'
MS Whistler P639
Letter from Alfred A. Pope to James McNeill W histler. The W indsor, New York, Oct 1. 94. 'My dear Mr. W histler'
They reached New York on the SS. Lucania on Friday. Thomson w anted £500 for Yellow and Grey: Chelsea More Details
Snow and £400 for the other painting. He and his w ife enjoyed meeting W, his w ife, and Miss [Philip]. 'Yours
sincerely [Alfred] A Pope'
MS Whistler P640
Letter from Alfred A. Pope to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. The National Malleable
Castings Co., Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler, -' He acknow ledges W histler's letter,
forw arded from London. The frame for the Blue Wave has arrived and P.'s w ife has been finding the best place
to hang it. There is to be an exhibition of the w ork of American artists in February. In a series of lectures on art,
Hopkinson Smith is giving several, Blashfield has delivered one, and W illiam Chase is to give one in December. More Details
The elderly Durand-Ruel is to visit P. this w eek, and later the son of P.'s partner, Mr. Harris W hittemore, is
coming: both appreciate art. P. w ill w rite and tell his brother-in-law Ned Brooks of W histler's invitation to call on
him in Paris. He encloses cuttings from the New York Sunday Sun and another paper, and copies of the Critic,
Life and Munsey's Popular Magazine. He hopes Miss [Philip] w ill do her best tow ards getting 'a handsome
expression on the canvass' of 'the Woman in Red' w hich P. has first claim on. 'Sincerely yours,/A.A. Pope'
MS Whistler P645
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J. Charles Potter. Beefsteak Club, [1892?] 'Dear Potter-' Everyone can go
and see a picture w hen it is in the Louvre or the National Gallery, so P., being privileged to have the Little W hite More Details
Girl, has a responsibility to let it be seen by the public and add to the reputation of the artist. He w ould like it
for the Salon this year, the International Exhibition next. 'Alw ays/' (unsigned)
MS Whistler P649
Letter from J. Charles Potter to James McNeill W histler. Earnsdale, Derw en, 2 September 1892. 'My dear
W histler-' He sends W histler back Ulrich's letter and has w ritten to Ulrich at Starnberg, Munich. He has not More Details
received any of the letters or telegrams mentioned, since tw o months ago Starr w rote that he w as sorry he
had not know n P. w as prepared to part w ith the picture. 'Yours very truly/J Charles Potter'
MS Whistler P650
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [J.C.] Potter.nd. [? Feb. 1894] 'Hurrah Potter!-' P. gave W histler £100 or
£150 for the Little W hite Girl, and paid £30 or £50 for the Nocturne. He must have made a profit of £1200, out
of pictures such as Ruskin, Sir Edw ard Burne-Jones and the Attorney General, told people not to buy: pictures More Details
w hich the ow ners w ould not pay to have repaired by W. At the exhibition w hich helped his patrons to sell their
pictures, P. w as prepared to exhibit the Blue Wave in its ugly old frame. He could have sold the Little W hite Girl
to the Royal Gallery in Munich. W histler feels like Micaw ber singing 'Gee up Potter,' etc. (unsigned)
MS Whistler P652
Letter from Edw ard Poynter to James McNeill W histler. 28 Albert Gate, [London] S.W., Fri. Ap. 1. 81. 'My dear
W histler.' P. joined the Etching Society at Haden's desire but he refused to take any office If he had been on the
committee he w ould have opposed the actions w hich W histler complained of in his letter. It looks as though More Details
Haden realises his mistake and apologises and W histler should now let the matter rest. 'Yours very
truly/Edw ard J. Poynter'
MS Whistler P654
Letter from Edw ard J. Poynter to James McNeill W histler. 28 Albert Gate, S.W., May 23 1894. 'My dear W histler,'
P. has not read the Pall Mall of 15 May but he w ill do so at the Club. He does not w ant to lose the friendship of More Details
Dumaurier unless the reminiscencies of their life in Paris are unexpectedly offensive. He does not like this genre
of stories about artists. He thinks Lamont should be consulted since he is more closely involved. 'Yours very
sincerely/Edw ard J. Poynter'
MS Whistler P655
Letter from Edw ard J. Poynter to James McNeill W histler. 28 Albert Gate, S.W., May 27 1894. 'My dear W histler.'
He has not read the book and believes that, as Dumaurier said in an interview , he did not mean to upset W. P. More Details
thinks W histler should not pursue the matter. If he goes to the Salon he w ill call on W. He w ill send W histler
Lamont's address but does not think he w ill do anything. 'Yours very sincerely/Edw ard J. Poynter'
MS Whistler P656
Letter from Edw ard J. Poynter to James McNeill W histler. 28 Albert Gate, S.W., May 31 1894. 'My dear W histler,' More Details
He promises to read the March issue w ith Dumaurier's story: and to visit W histler in Paris w hen he comes to
see the Salon. 'Yours very truly/Edw ard J. Poynter'
MS Whistler P658
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 8 March 1892. 'My dear W histler'
Archie, seconded by Shannon, proposed W histler as a regular member of the Society if W histler agrees. Their More Details
exhibition opens 20 June, after W histler's exhibition. '"Do say yes Charming Lady Callaghan"' 'W ith best
regards to Mrs W histler believe me to be/cordially yours/F.G. Prange'.
[Archie is Stuart-Wortley]
MS Whistler P659
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 30 March 1892. 'My dear
W histler,' Shannon, Archie and P. have tried to see W histler about the Portrait Society: on the previous day More Details
W histler w as elected a member of the Society and Committee and they hope W histler does not mind. 'Yrs
faithfully/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P660
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [F.G. Prange, Director], [Society of Portrait Painters]. 33, Rue de Tournon,
Paris, [1892] 'You see, cher Directeur, that although your most amiable letter has found me, I am rather out of
reach for the salt on the tail of the Butterfly!-' If Shannon and Archie are sure they w ant W histler he w ill join More Details
although he prefers to live abroad w here he does not have to fight for recognition. 'Alw ays, cher Directeur, a
vous JMW.'
Found pinned to MS W histyler P648 - probably W histler's answ er in draft form
MS Whistler P661
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 5 April 1892. 'Mon cher Maitre,'
Thanks W histler for his letter of acceptance. P. enjoyed W histler's exhibition and the catalogue w ith the letter More Details
to Atlas: the Symphony in W hite brought back memories. P. may meet Archie in Paris and see W histler : and w ill
show W histler's letter to him and Shannon 'yrs cordially/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P662
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 33, Brook Street, W., 8 April More Details
1892. 'Dear W histler, I enclose you a note just received from Lady Meux- just to keep you "au fait" & am, as
alw ays,/yrs cordially/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P663
Letter from Society of Portrait Painters to James McNeill W histler. 33, Brook Street, W., 29/7/92. 'My dear More Details
W histler,' P. w ishes to see W histler about the Grafton Galleries. 'Yrs alw ays/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P664
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Ltd., 8, Grafton Street, W., 18 Novbr
1892. 'Cher Maitre,' P. w as ill in Paris and w as sorry not to see W. Asks w hether W histler w ill deal w ith the More Details
w oman, Lady Meux, w ho w ill not lend her picture. The Galleries are nearly ready. 'Pray remember me very
cordially to your w ife & believe me, cher Maitre/ yrs alw ays/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P665
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W., 6 Decbr
1892. 'Dear, good friend & cher Maitre,' P. is glad W histler succeeded w ith Lady Meux. P. w ill be glad to have More Details
some assistance from Mr. Richardson. P. means to visit the millionaire's w ife [Lady Meux] shortly. The Gallery
should be ready by 20 January 'Yrs, w ith many cordialest messages to your w ife & yourself-/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P666
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 33, Brook Street, W., 20 Decbr
1892. 'Cher Maitre,' Thinks W histler w ill like the Gallery. He has w ritten to Lady Meux. He visited the Rathbone's More Details
in Liverpool w ho w ere full of the W histler's praises. Lavery says he mentioned the price of £1000 for a portrait
by W histler of someone he introduced to W. 'In good amity/yrs/FG Prange'.
[A bit early but might refer to portrait of Cow an]
MS Whistler P667
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters], 24-3-93. 'My dear Master,' Archie
and other friends enjoyed W histler's letter and sent him a catalogue (the first edition w ould not have met w ith More Details
his approval) plus a circular. Asks if W histler has a portrait available for the exhibition this year. Tom says that
Speaker lied. Sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Yrs /FG Prange'.
['Speaker lied and Tom w ho w as here saw /that he did.' - No idea w hat this means]
MS Whistler P668
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries, 17 May 1893. 'My dear W histler,'
Sheridan Ford sent P. articles from Galignani's and asked for a catalogue of their last exhibition w hich P. sent. More Details
Otherw ise Ford has no connection w ith the gallery: & W histler is the nearest thing to a Paris representative of
the Portrait Society. 'I am/Yrs alw ays/ F G Prange'
MS Whistler P669
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Ltd., 8, Grafton Street, W.], 19 May
1893. 'My dear [?] Directeur,' Hopes Mrs. W histler w ill forgive the confusion over the picture w hich led to the
paragraph in the press. The catalogue said it w as by W histler and this w as corrected by a label to 'Miss R.
Birnie': but said 'Rose' on the Press day. P. is pleased w ith Richards w ork and w ill get him to do all his repairs. More Details
He did not clean the picture before sending it to Grau. Encloses a note from Grau w ho is most unsatisfactory.
Richards w ill clean the picture and it w ill be hung on Tuesday priced £500. Encloses a letter refuting Ford's
statement: he has had nothing to do w ith him since he w rote for a catalogue: and P. is convinced by W histler's
affidavit. 'Yrs/FG Prange'.
[Beatrix exhibited as "Rix Birnie"]
MS Whistler P670
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8 Grafton Street, W., 19 May More Details
1893. 'My dear W histler,' Sheridan Ford does not represent or have any connection w ith the Grafton Gallery or
the Portrait Society as P. has heard he claims to have. 'Yrs faithfully/F G Prange/(art manager)
MS Whistler P671
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries, 8 Grafton Street, W., 19 May 1893. 'My More Details
dear W histler-' He contradicts a report that Sheridan Ford has said he represents either the Grafton Gallery, or
the Portrait Society. He has no connection w ith either. 'Yrs faithfully/ (signed) F.G. Prange/(Art Manager)'

Letter from F.G. Prange, Art Manager to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries, 8 Grafton Street, 19 May
1893. 'My dear W histler- I have heard reports that Mr Sheridan Ford has asserted that he had a position of
influence, or a certain status in connection w ith the Grafton Gallery. Should this be true I beg that you w ill give More Details
such statements an emphatic denial. Neither the Grafton Galleries, nor the Portrait Society have any connection
w ith Mr. Sheridan Ford. Yrs. faithfully/F.S. Prange./(Art Manager)'.
[Freer Gallery No.229. Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler P672
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries], 27 May 1893. 'My cher Maitre,' P. w ill
discuss the galleries' lighting w ith Shannon, Archie and Biglands. Their paintings do not look good but that is
their fault: W histler's looks fine. Richards has been w orking on the Studio for a w eek and P. has announced it is More Details
for sale. Oscar [W ilde] w as not invited to the Private View , possibly because someone imagined Dorian Grey
w as aimed at him, but he came and P. hopes he w ill get back at Atlas: he thinks his w riting excuses W ilde, and
the Directors w ere w rong. 'Yrs ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P673
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W., 5/6/93. More Details
'Cher Maitre,' G.S. Black of 185 Warw ick Road, Kensington w ould like W histler's address. P. is finding out about
lights. W histler's letter to the Board w ill be heard this w eek. 'Yrs/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P674
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 18
Novbr 1893. 'Mon cher Maitre,' Asks if he may quote from W histler's letter about Albert Moore: they are to have
an exhibition of his draw ings and paintings in January. The light has been helped by blinds. At present they More Details
have an 'Arts Decoratifs' exhibition. Mr. Marty brought W histler's messages and has now returned to Paris.
Encloses "reminders", and notes that they now have enough money. 'Please remember me most w armly to Mrs
W histler & believe me to be/Yrs most cordially/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P675
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 23
Novbr 1893. 'Cher Maitre,' Encloses W histler's letter w ith the mention of Albert Moore w hich P. w ould like to More Details
quote, w hen the exhibition opens, in some article. W hen P. has some more money they w ill improve the ceiling:
but he quotes Thil 'time & I are tw ain'. Asks W histler to send something to the exhibition. Sends his regards to
Mrs. W histler. 'I remain/Yrs ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P676
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, [8, Grafton Street, W.], 7 Dec.
1893. 'Cher Directeur,' They w ill have a room w ith a lot of w ork by Albert Moore: Baldry, Kollyer the More Details
photographer and Henry Moore are helping. Labouchere w ill show P. the Proscenium on the follow ing day. He
expects the exhibition to open by 15 January. 'Yrs ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P677
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, [8, Grafton Street, W.], 8 Decbr More Details
1893. 'Dear & cher Maitre,' P. has seen the proscenium and w ill get Baldry and Henry Moore to see it but much
of the paint, including the heads, is coming off. 'Yrs ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P678
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. The Grafton Galleries Limited, [8, Grafton Street, W.],
12/12/93. 'Dear Maitre,' Baldry and P. w ill go on the follow ing day and report back to W histler. Baldry and Henry More Details
Moore are being helpful and the show should be good. 'My best greetings to your w ife & yourself./Yrs ever/FG
Prange'
MS Whistler P679
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 1 Sept
1894. 'Cher Maitre,' Sir W. Eden says W histler w ill exhibit his portrait of Lady Eden at their exhibition of Fair
Women at the Grafton, for w hich P. is preparing the catalogue. It is open until November. Asks if W histler w ill More Details
exhibit the portrait of Montesquiou at the Portrait Exhibition w ith that of Mrs. Sickert. Gandara admires it.
Archie's book on grouse shooting has been published in the Fur and Feather series. Sends his regards to
W histler's w ife and sister-in-law 'Yours ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P680
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 1 Octbr
1894. 'Mon cher Maitre,' Guinchard & Fourmint, 76 Rue Blanche are the packers and P. w ill w rite to them today. More Details
P. has w ritten an account of his new premises. Mentions Archie's shooting habits (incomplete) '...yrs/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P681
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.?], 17 May
1895. 'Cher Maitre,' Hopes Mrs W histler is better. Asks w hether to return the portrait of Mrs Sickert to the Rue More Details
du Bac or 86 [Rue Notre Dame des Champs]. There is not much time to send the portrait of Sarasate. (W here?)
'a vous/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P682
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters.], 24 June 1895. 'My dear Maitre,'
Since he w rote to W, Oscar has gone, W.G. Grace has become "Bob", and the Government has fallen.
Comments on the good sales of bad British pictures by French dealers. Agnew asks tw ice as much as Davis and More Details
Goodman. Doetser has died and his collection, put together by How ell, sold at Christies for very little. W histler
is invited to the next meeting of the Portrait Society. The portrait of Mrs. Sickert is back from Edinburgh and P.
w ants to know w here it should go next. 'Please remember me very w armly to Mrs W histler & know that I am
most cordially yrs/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P683
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 1/7/95. More Details
'Cher Maitre,' Asks how much W histler w ants for the portrait of Sarasate. Yrs ever/FG Prange'
MS Whistler P685
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], Letter
from James McNeill W histler to [F.G. Prange], [Grafton Gallery]. 110 rue du Bac, Paris, 23/7/95. 'Cher Maitre,' More Details
W histler's letter of 21 July and the musician's portrait both arrived safely. In Paris P. saw W histler's
correspondance w ith Thompson, and means to call on him. Hopes W histler's w ife and Miss Phillips are w ell 'his
cordially/RG Prange'
MS Whistler P687
Letter from F.G. Prange to James McNeill W histler. [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.], 10/2/98.
'Dear W histler,' If W histler is thinking of an exhibition P. suggests he should have it in the Grafton Galleries. 'Yr More Details
old friend/F G Prange'
MS Whistler P688
Letter from James McNeill W histler to F.G. Prange, [The Grafton Galleries Limited, 8, Grafton Street, W.]. The
Century Club, 12, Grafton Street, London, W, [n.d.] [c.1888 ?] 'My dear Prange-' P. visited one gallery but
missed the nearby exhibition of Theodore Wares' w ork, his Japanese pictures and a full length portrait of Mrs. More Details
Blackw ell; and W histler commends some w atercolours w hich Henry Simpson, member of "Pastellists" (?), has in
his studio. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Butterfly : rays [1888++] a rather unusual letter : plugging another gallery]
MS Whistler P689
Letter from [Erastus Brainerd ?] to James McNeill W histler. The Press Company, (Limited) Proprietors, Editorial
Rooms, Seventh and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, Mai 30 1884. 'Dear Sir:' He encloses a review of W histler's More Details
fine etchings, w hich he w rote and feels failed to show how much he admired them. 'Yours very
sincerely/Erastus Brainerd'.
[Signature is illegible]
MS Whistler P690
Receipt from Prevost to James McNeill W histler. Le 4 Juin 1892. Receipt for nine lithographs including 'Five
o'clock au jardin'. 'recue de Monsieur W histler Prevost'. More Details
[ W histler's hand. W ho does he represent]
MS Whistler P691
Letter from G.H. Prince to Major G.W. W histler. London, Oct 3rd 1848. 'My dear Major.' He is glad Mrs. W histler
arrived safely in Cronstadt and sends his regards to her and W illy. He cannot get a satisfactory price for the ice.
His brother's letter contains details of this. He w ill do best if he ignores Goula's poor offer. He sent adverts to
several papers including the Times, Public Ledger, Daily New s, Economist, Sun. Mr. Bagby left a w eek ago for
Russia. Mr Gibson is aw ay from London. Weale has sent a copy of the Index for Vol. 6 of the Engineers Journal More Details
but says no edition w as published for December 1844. He mentions other items he may obtain. As for the
new s, the Chartist leaders w ere sentenced in London to be transported for life: and the American papers
brought by the Hibernia are full of politics. They consider Gen. Taylor the most prominent candidate. Alexander
Slidell Mackenzie is dead. He hopes to see James soon. He sends his regards to everyone at Alexandroffsky.
'Sincerely & respy yours/G.H. Prince'
MS Whistler P692
Letter from Sir Dighton Probyn to James McNeill W histler. Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W., March 29th 1887. More Details
'Dear Mr W histler' HRH Prince of Wales accepts invitation to visit gallery of SBA quietly on Monday 4th April, at
11.30am., w hen he hopes the Princess w ill be able to accompany him. '(Illeg.) Probyn.'
MS Whistler P693
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Dighton Probyn, [Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W.]. [March 30th
1887] 'Dear Sir Dighton' Thanks HRH Prince and Princess of Wales for their kindness & looks forw ard to their More Details
visit to the SBA. 'W ith many thanks Very faithfully yours J McNeill W histler.'
[Dated from MS W histler P694]
MS Whistler P694
Letter from Sir Dighton Probyn to James McNeill W histler. Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W., March 31st 1887. More Details
'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges previous days' letter, stresses that HRH's visit is to be a private one. '(illeg.)
D.M. Probyn'
MS Whistler P695
Letter from W. Dighton Probyn to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. Marlborough House, Pall Mall
S.W., May 10th 1898. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He show ed the Prince of Wales W histler's letters to the Prince and to
himself. The Prince w ill visit the exhibition on its opening day if W histler w ill let him know the date. Lady Probyn More Details
w ill return to London from Sandringham after W hitsun and w ill look forw ard to seeing W histler again. 'W.D.
Probyn.'
[Detached. (See Copies P27) BP II b/48: ss. w ritten on one side, MS copy. Incomplete MS copy in Rosalind Birnie
Philip's hand in BP II b/49 - w ritten on 1 side of lined page in letterbook]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Dighton Probyn, [Marlborough House, Pall Mall, S.W.]. 110 Rue du Bac, More Details
[Paris], May 12th 1898. 'Dear Sir Dighton-' Asks P. to tell the Prince how obliged he is at the Prince's
acquiescence. 'And believe me dear Sir Dighton/Very sincerely yours,/(signed) J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler P696
Letter from Dighton Probyn to James McNeill W histler, [110 Rue du Bac, Paris]. Sandringham, Norfolk, May 15th
1898. 'Dear Mr W histler' The Prince cannot visit the exhibition on the follow ing days but hopes to do so later. More Details
'Truly /D.W. Probyn.'
[Detached. BP II b/63: MS copy in Rosalind Birnie Philip's hand w ritten on 1 side of lined page in letterbook]
MS Whistler P698
Letter from James McNeill W histler to 'Mr Punch'. [nd.] 'Dear Mr. Punch-' He thanks P. for taking notice of him More Details
w hen P. is so busy 'journeying to Berlin/Tw ixt axe & Crow n'. P.'s jokes are as lighthearted as ever (unsigned).
[Seems to have been nettled by some reference]
MS Whistler P699
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [F.C. Burnand], Punch. 454 Fulham Road, [1885] "Flattered! - my dear More Details
Punch-" He is pleased that Punch appreciated the serious intent of the Ten O'Clock & invites B. to his studio,
but does not think they could get together on this subject. "Alw ays" signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler P700
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs Putley Son & Vine. De Vere Hotel, De Vere Gardens, Kensington
Palace, London W, [c.1896?] "Gentlemen-" W histler acknow ledges their letter of 13. He prefers the studio No. 2
w hich he saw yesterday and understands it w ould be cleaned, a stove put in it, the w alls w hite w ashed in a More Details
colour selected by W, a touch of yellow ochre or venetian red in the w hite. The rent is to be £50 a year. They
should contact D.C. Thomson, Director, Goupil Gallery, to make arrangements, W histler's banker is Messrs.
Drummond. "I am Yrs... [illeg]"
MS Whistler P735
Letter from Leon Benedites to James McNeill W histler, Dhu House, 36 Tile Street, London. Musee Nationale du
Luxembourg, 3 Mai 1901. "Mon Cher et tres honore Maitre", Acknow ledges W.'s letter suggesting an exhibition
of his w ork. B. has long w orked for it. It w ould incorporate the masterpiece in the Luxembourg. There is an More Details
exhibition on the w ork of Felix Buhot currently: they could plan one of W.'s graphics in October or November
and B. has already w ritten an introduction. "...Je...vous assures...de ma respectueux admiration/Leon
Benedites."
MS Whistler R1a
Letter from Radford & Frankland to [Messrs G. & W. Webb ?]. 24 Dec 1903. More Details
Re Pennell's biography
MS Whistler R2
Letter from Radford & Frankland to Messrs G. & W. Webb, 39 New Broad Street, E.C. 27 Chancery Lane W.C., 30 More Details
April 1904.
Re publication of W histler letters
MS Whistler R7
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. "Extrait de la Saisie faite" and a "Translation/Extract from (report
of) the Seizure made -" "In the presence of M. Creneau, commissary of Police in Paris, seizure w as made at More Details
shop, 17 Avenue de l'Opera", w here no copies of "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies" w ere found. M. Valentin
had already sold 12 copies received from his London home. "True copy / (Signed) A. Ratier."
MS Whistler R8
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. "Extrait de la Saisie faite" and a "Translation/Extract from (report
of) the Seizure made -" "In the presence of M. Creneau, commissary of Police in Paris, seizure w as made at More Details
shop, 17 Avenue de l'Opera", w here no copies of "The Gentle Art of Making Enemies" w ere found. M. Valentin
had already sold 12 copies received from his London home. "True copy / (Signed) A. Ratier."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ratier?. 15 January 1898. 'Monsieur-' W histler w as at his studio w hen he
received the letter. He encloses a cheque for £105 but he w ould like to know w hy his case is in the hands of his
advocates M. Ratier & M. Bazile, he should still be in danger from his opponent's attacks. '...recevez l'assurance More Details
de mes sentiments distingues/J McN. W histler'.
[Re name of addressee]
MS Whistler R9
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. 68 Rue de la Chaussee, d'Antin, Paris, le 14 fevrier 1901. 'Cher
Monsieur' Experts sent by judge in case v. Mme. Saleron w anted W histler to go to her house on Mon. 11th Feb.
but W histler's maid sent summons to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip w ho returned it too late for him to attend. More Details
Yesterday he visited her & learnt that case is postponed to Fri. 7th March. Re carpets, expert said they had
deteriorated & priced damage at no more than 10 fr. Gathers he is not unfavourable to W. 'Veuillez agreer, cher
monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments devoue, A Ratier'
MS Whistler R10
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. 68 Rue de la Chausee, d'Antin, Paris, 2 Mar 1901. 'Cher
monsieur' Case w ent against them, W histler must pay 25f damages. Nothing further can be done. Judge
restricted himself to question of deterioration & deprivation, w ithout evidence of annoyance causes by her,
apart from servants', since cases mentioned date from up to 3 yrs. previously. Mme. Saleron said she suffered
similar annoyances ie. nude models in garden : w hich judge seemed to think important. Judgement based on
experts report from w hich he expected more. Since sum claimed by Mme S. is less than 100 fr. no appeal is More Details
possible., tho' he could take action against 'w rongful damages', quite separate from the other cases. Ow ing to
lack of evidence advises against it. Send costs c.35fr. to Mme S. 'Veuillez agreer, cher monsieur, l'assurance de
mes sentiments devoue. A Ratier'.
On back is nearly illeg. draft of letter to Ratier, unfinished, starting 'Cher Monsieur Ratier' regarding delegation
of responsibility to act on his (W 's) behalf; and a note or memo 'Send 25f to Saleron. Send cheque w ith letter'.
Pencil, holograph, (W histler's w riting)
MS Whistler R11
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. 68 Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin, Paris, 9 Mar 1901. 'Cher
Monsieur' In accordance w ith telegram has sent money to Mme. Saleron. In reply to last letter, demand for
20,000Fr. 'w rongful damages' hopeless as Mme S.'s law yer only made vague insinuations on the question of More Details
models at the first hearing, so the action w ould lack basis. 'Veuillez agreer, cher monsieur, l'assurance de mes
sentiments devoues A Ratier'
MS Whistler R12
Letter from A. Ratier to James McNeill W histler. 68 Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin, Paris, 19-11-1901. 'Mon cher More Details
Maitre' W histler's neighbour is demanding damages etc & must be resisted. '...A Ratier'
MS Whistler R13
Letter from A. Ratier to Madame Law son. 68 Rue de la Chaussee d'Antin, 19 Mar 1904. 'Cher Madame,' He
continued his investigations by visiting the liquidator of the Lemercier printing company at 131 rue de
Vaugirard, w ho could only find references in their registers to four of W histler's orders: '30 Novembre 1892.
portrait -portrait de femme; 6 Janvier 1897 le Cordonnier/ sans doute le dessin retrouve chez M. Gerschel/ et
portrait de femme debout.' He also visited M. Rouget w ho w as in charge of lithographic stones at the Maison
Lemercier, even w hen it came under the 'Societe des Presses Americaines', and is now in the Fine Arts
bookshop at 13 Rue Lafayette. Over the last six years Rouget says that seven of W histler's draw ings w ere
lithographed by the Lemercier printers: but by W histler's orders three of these w ere destroyed in 1902. In More Details
1898 the Societe Anglaise des Presses Americaines took over Lemercier's: in 1903 it w as liquidated and
although W histler w rote about his stones his letter w as ignored. In November 1903 the stones w ere sold to M.
Gerschel in the Faubourg St. Denis. These should have included four by W histler and R. has managed to trace
three of them. He asked M. Sagot, art publisher, 46 rue Lafitte, w ho said in 1902 Mr. Addams visited him to buy
W histler lithographs, and later told him that he had destryed three [of the stones] from Lemercier's. It w ould
seem therefore that of the stones the Lemerciers had, only one is still not accounted for. 'Veuilles agreer, cher
Madame, l'assurance de/mes sentiments respectueux. [illeg]/A Ratier'
MS Whistler R16
Letter from W.G. Raw linson to James McNeill W histler. 25, Westbourne Square, [London] W., July 16th [1887] More Details
'Dear Mr W histler' Requests W histler's advice on the condition of R's Nocturne. Patches are appearing on the
surface. 'Thankfully yours, W.G. Raw linson'
MS Whistler R17
Letter from W.G. Raw linson to James McNeill W histler. Hill Lodge, New Road, Campden Hill, W., Dec 8th 1887. 'My
dear W histler' R's Nocturne is in 'utter ruin'. Asks W histler to paint him a similar w ork to replace it, or a More Details
'Valparaiso'. 'They'(?) w ere great etchings', much greater than the Notes w hich W histler produces now . Can
W histler give him a set of Venice Etchings? 'Yours sincerely W.G. Raw linson'
MS Whistler R18
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W.G. Raw linson. Beefsteak Club, [Dec. 1887/Jan. 1888] 'W hat could have
possessed you my dear good Raw linson' Chides R. for his view s on Art, comparing them w ith W histler's view s
of R's proceedings in the City. The Venice Etchings, w hich R. now w ants are the same etchings w hich R. More Details
previously thought unw orthy. As regards the Nocturne, if R w ill tell W histler w hat he gave the 'ingenuous
How ell' for it in the first place, W histler w ill take it back at the same price, and paint him another as an entirely
new transaction. 'And I am/my dear Raw linson/Alw ays/J---W hist..'
MS Whistler R19
Letter from W.G. Raw linson to James McNeill W histler. Hill Lodge, New Road, Campden Hill, W., Sunday [JanxFeb
1888] 'My dear W histler' In reply to W histler's chiding of R's view s on Art: w elcomes W histler's view s as an
outsider on 'The City'. He has come round to appreciating the value of W histler's Venice Etchings. Regarding the More Details
Nocturne, R still prefers an early painting to an altered later one. R gave How ell £100 or guineas, but R doesn't
w ant the money back, but a Nocturne exactly the same. R took the picture to Dyce, the picture doctor, in
Orchard Street, w here it now is. R w as unable to come to the Grosvenor as W histler suggested as he had
some people dining w ith him in the evening 'Yours sincerely W.G. Raw linson'
MS Whistler R20
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W.G. Raw linson. Beefsteak Club, [JanxFeb 1888] 'Now my dear Raw linson
...' Objects to R permitting himself to like w hat is more beautiful than w hat he can understand. W ith regard to
the Nocturne, W histler believes that it w ould be better to take it out of the hands of the [Picture] Doctor, and More Details
return it to him. W histler is w illing to paint R another. W histler also seems to remember that there w as a sketch
included at the time of the original transaction. Apologises for the delay in replying, but W histler has been very
busy w ith the [Royal Society of British Artists'] exhibition w hich has just closed 'Sincerely' 'Alw ays my dear
Raw linson J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler R21
Draft from James McNeill W histler to W.G. Raw linson. Beefsteak Club, [JanxFeb 1888] 'Now my dear Raw linson
the Nocturne, W histler believes that it w ould be better to take it out of the hands of the [Picture] Doctor, and More Details
return it to him. W histler is w illing to paint R another. W histler also seems to remember that there w as a sketch
included at the time of the original transaction. Apologises forthe delay in replying, but W histler has been very
MS Whistler R22
Draft from James McNeill W histler to W.G. Raw linson. Beefsteak Club, [JanxFeb 1888] 'Now my dear Raw linson
the Nocturne, W histler believes that it w ould be better to take it out of the hands of the [Picture] Doctor, and
return it to him. W histler is w illing to paint R another. W histler also seems to remember that there w as a sketch More Details
included at the time of the original transaction. Apologises forthe delay in replying, but W histler has been very
MS Whistler R23
Letter from W.G. Raw linson to James McNeill W histler. Hill Lodge, New Road, Campden Hill, W., Feb 19th [1888]
'My dear W histler' R's Nocturne has been returned from Dyce and it is 'very beautiful again'. Asks W histler to More Details
call round to see it, and to lunch w ith him at 1 o'clock 'Yours sincerely W histler J Raw linson'
MS Whistler R25
Letter from Henri de Regnier to James McNeill W histler. Mardi soir (1895) 'Cher Monsieur W histler,' He received
W histler's telegram and is sorry that he is ill and unable to attend the trial. He admired the letter W histler sent
to the New York Herald w hich his friend Viele-Griffin read to him. The baronet w anted a picture from W histler at More Details
less than its proper value and cannot be allow ed to get aw ay w ith this. R. sends his regards to W histler's w ife.
'...et croire a mon bien respectueux devouement:/Henri de Regnier.'
MS Whistler R26
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. 39B. Old Bond Street, London, W., 11th Jan. 92. 'Dear Mr More Details
W histler' R. w as told by the Manager at Goupils today that the portrait had gone to Paris. Suggests the 23 April
for Private View of Pastels Exhibition. 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid'
MS Whistler R27
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George St., Glasgow . And
6, Place d'Anvers, Paris, 23rd Feb./92. 'Dear Mr W histler' Hopes that W histler and his w ife are w ell and requests More Details
confirmation of the exhibition of pastels at Mr Collie's Room. 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid'
MS Whistler R29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alex Reid. 33, Rue de Tournon, Paris, March 10. 1892. "Dear Mr. Reid -"
There is insufficient time to arrange an exhibition of W histler's pastels this season so they must postpone it.
W histler asks if it w as the question of W histler's honorary membership that "Criticus" w as w riting about More Details
indignantly in the Glasgow Herald: & he asks for a copy of Sir John Reid's Speech. "Sincerely Yours/JMcN.
W histler".
Photostat Copy
MS Whistler R30
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George St., Glasgow . and
6, Place d'Anvers, Paris, 12th March 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler,' R. has w ritten to ask Mr. Collie if he can hold the
Pastel exhibition later. Encloses a report of Sir George Reid's speech, in w hich he agreed w ith Jules Breton, in More Details
criticizing Manet. The Scottish Academy has invited several Glasgow artists to join and run it. Guthrie has
proposed W histler as an Honorary member. Thinks 'Criticus' is a journalist. Encloses some letters. Hopes
W histler's w ife is w ell. 'Yours Sincerely/Alex Reid'.
[See 20 Dec' 92 (BP II 2(h)/39) HRSA]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George Street,
Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday [March 18 or 28 1892] (postmark) 'Dear Mr. Reid' Sends on a lively item More Details
to be put into the papers in Glasgow . Asks if Mr. Guthrie or Lavery have been over. (incomplete).
[Freer Gallery No.219 (mf 552-4) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R31
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George Street, Glasgow .
& 6, Place d'Anvers, Paris, 22nd March /92. 'Dear Mr W histler' R. sent the presscuttings to Rue de Tournon. He is More Details
glad the exhibition w as a success and suggests w hen Boussod finishes w ith them the pictures should be
exhibited in Scotland. R. is getting married on the follow ing day and w ill see W histler's exhibition in London on
Thursday. 'Yours Sincerely/Alex Reid.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, 20 Lloyd Square, London W.C. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris,
(postmark) 30 Mai 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' They are glad he bought the Princesse. W histler suggests he tries to
sell it to the Potter Palmers from Chicago for 2000 gns. since they bought one of the pictures at the Goupil More Details
exhibition: or to the French collector Groult. Asks R. to send the catalogue and regrets the loss of the carving.
Richards w ho cleaned the portrait of Miss Alexander should do Leyland's Princesse. The Palmers are at Brow n's
Hotel. Sends regards to Mrs. Reid. 'Believe me/Sincerely yours,/Beatrix W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No.194 (mf 494-6) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, Societe des Beaux Arts, West George Street,
Glasgow . 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, Wednesday (postmark) 15 Jun 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' Asks R to lend the More Details
Princesse to the Portrait Exhibition as it has not previously been exhibited in London: to ask 2000 andrefuse to
sell to an Englishman. 'Very sincerely/JMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler R32
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George St., Glasgow . & 6,
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 16th June 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' The Princesse is greatly admired, more than the
portrait of Carlyle: But R. has received W histler's telegram backing up Mr. Prange's request to borrow it for the More Details
Portrait Society. R. w ould like to acquire the portrait of Lady Archibald [Campbell] on the same terms as the 'Fur
Cloak'. R's letter to the Potter Palmer's, Brow n's Hotel, Paris w as returned undelivered. 'The favour of Mr
W histler's reply w ould greatly oblige his devoue Alex Reid.'

Glasgow . 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, (postmark) 26 Jun 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' Thanks R. for sending the
Princesse to the exhibition in Piccadilly. W histler is annoyed w ith the inappropriate comparisons made in the More Details
Glasgow papers betw een the Princesse and the portrait of Carlyle. R. w ill have to make a higher offer for the
Brodequin Jaune. Asks if R. w ants some lithographs and if he w ill send the Princesse to Chicago. 'Very sincerely
yrs/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler R33
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George Street, Glasgow . &
6 Place d'Anvers, Paris, 28th June 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. is glad W histler appreciates his sacrifice in lending
the Princesse. The journalist W histler mentioned did not mean to offend him. R. offers £600 for the Brodequin More Details
Jaune; and orders 15 impressions of 4 lithographs: 'lady w ith bonnet (Ellen Terry?)', 'Nude Reading-girl', 'figure
w ith drapery in the form of a Harp.', 'female figure draped examining a pot of w hich the position of one of the
legs has been changed'. Sends his compliments to Mrs. W histler. 'Yours faithfully, Alex Reid.'
MS Whistler R34
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George St., Glasgow . & 6
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 11th July. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' Encloses cheque for £26.15.6. payable at Jordaan More Details
Cohen & Wennink for 15 lithographs but W histler sent the w rong one for 'the figure w ith the Harp shape' of
w hich R. encloses a sketch. He likes the new lithograph. Sends regards to Mrs. W histler 'Yours sincerely./Alex
Reid.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. (postmark) July 15 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' W histler
acknow ledges the cheque and has sent off three lithographs, w ith an 'Open Letter' to the P.O. on the cover More Details
w hich R. might send to the Glasgow papers. 'In terrible haste/JMcN W histler'.

Glasgow . 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, (postmark) July 15 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid-Did you get yout lithographs all
right? and w as the open letter to the P.O. officials intact?-/I am curious to know w hat you did about it?- We More Details
supposed from your last letter that you w ere coming over here directly- Is that so?- in that case w e may talk
over matters- and perhaps manage to his off something-/W rite me a line. Very sincerely yrs/JMcN. W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No.200 (mf 511) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R35
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Alex Reid, La Societe des Beaux-Arts. Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de
Tournon, 33., Paris, 189- [2 Aug 1892]. 'Dear Mr Reid' Since his exhibition 8 or 9 pictures by W histler have been
sold for ten times the original price. The Brodequin Jaune is one of W histler's better know n pictures. The Furred
Jacket w as of an obscure person, and appealed more to artists. It takes years for people to appreciate his More Details
present paintings, as it took years to get used to anything other than the Thames Set of etchings. W histler
w ants the Furred Jacket, Princesse and Brodequin Jaune to go to Chicago: and w ould like R. to give him £600
and divide the profit on the latter. Sends their regards to R. and his w ife. 'Very Sincerely Yrs/JMcN W histler'.
[Draft for Freer Gallery No.201 ; BPII Res 18d/40 (MS W histler LB 4/40)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq., Director, Societe des Beaux Arts, 227 West George
Street, Glasgow . Restaurant et Hotel Foyot, ue de Tournon 33, (postmark) 2 Aug 1892. 'Dear Mr Reid' Since his
exhibition 8 or 9 pictures by W histler have been sold for ten times the original price. The Brodequin Jaune is
one of W histler's better know n pictures. The Furred Jacket w as of an obscure person, and appealed more to More Details
artists. It takes years for people to appreciate his present paintings, as it took years to get used to anything
other than the Thames Set of etchings. W histler w ants the Furred Jacket, Princesse and Brodequin Jaune to go
to Chicago: and w ould like R. to give him £600 and divide the profit on the latter. Sends their regards to R. and
his w ife. 'Very Sincerely Yrs/JMcN W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No.201 (mf 514-6) Copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip ms.]
MS Whistler R36
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 4th Aug. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' W hen R. had the choice of the Fur Jacket and the
portrait of Lady Archibald [Campbell] he chose the former but is prepared to pay £600 for the latter or £400 More Details
and share any profit w ith W, as before. Promises to help W histler w ith the exhibition in Chicago. W histler's
'Address' to the Postal Authorities had been covered up and R. cannot read it. Sends regards to Mrs. W histler
'Yours Sincerely/Alex Reid.'
Note in purple ink in W histler's hand inside

Letter from James McNeill W histler to British Postal Authorities (an open letter). 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, nd.
[4x14 August?] [1892] 'The British Postal authorities are informed that this parcel contains Lithograph
draw ings.' On 29 June previous a parcel of 14 proofs sent to the Fine Art Society w as pierced completely.
'J.McNeill W histler.' Urges him to put this into the papers, as 'An Open Letter- On a package directed to
Alexander Reid-'. More Details
[pcXXI, p12, Glasgow Herald 12 Sep 1904. Freer Gallery No.211 (mf 539). Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip.
W histler originally w rote this 13 July (Freer 200) but Reid 4 Aug. (BP II 2(h)/29) said he had not seen it: this
could date from any time after this: Enquiries from W histler 14 Aug & 19 Aug (Freer 204-5) suggest he had sent
the copy. BP II a/23 ms copy by W histler on 1 side of lined page in letterbook]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The British Postal Authorities. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892]. More Details
"On a package directed to Alex. Reid.": Ms. copy by W. Also quoted in BP II c/33
MS Whistler R37
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Reid. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, Aug 7th 1892. 'Dear Mr Reid- "La Dame
au brodequin jaune"- I suppose then that you may have the picture upon the first terms- that is cheque for More Details
£400-four hundred pounds an w e divide the difference w hen you sell the picture- /There is no time to w rite you
more now , as this must go at once./Very sincerely Yours/JMcN. W histler'.
[Re MS W histler W 242, etc.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, Societe des Beaux Arts, 7 [sic] West George Street,
Glasgow . 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, (postmark) Aug 7 1892. More Details
[Freer Gallery No.202 (mf 517-8) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip. Almost exactly same w ords as BP II 33/59
(R37)]
MS Whistler R38
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 10th August 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. is proud to ow n the portrait of Lady Archibald More Details
[Campbell] and tw o other paintings by W. Asks if it is in Munich. Encloses cheque for £200 and w ould like to pay
the other half in October: payable at Jardaan Cohen and Wennink. 'Yours most sincerely/Alex Reid'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, 227 West George Street, Glasgow . 33 Rue de
Tournon, Paris, (postmark) Aug 11th 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid-I suddenly discover that I have been w riting and More Details
perhaps telegraphing to you at a w rong address-/I put 7. West George Street instead of 227.- Do enquire in
case of any not having been lately received- Alw ays/JMcN. W histler'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, Societe des Beaux Arts, 227 West George Street,
Glasgow . 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, (postmark) Aug 14th 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' W histler w ould either like £600
dow n or £400 dow n and an agreement that he should share the profit if it is sold before 15 September, the More Details
price being not less than £800: and R. to pay a further £200 if it is not sold at that date. W histler needs money
for the expense of setting up his new studio. Goupils have the picture and w ill send it. Asks about the 'Open
Letter' 'Alw ays sincerely yours/JMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler R39
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George Street, Glasgow . &
6 Place d'Anvers, Paris, 17th Aug. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. has been staying w ith Mr. Collie. He encloses the More Details
balance for the portrait but does not intend to exhibit it before October. R. saw W histler's correspondence w ith
Mr [Beck] in the National Observer. Asks w hat W histler w ants for Chicago. Asks him also to have the Brodequin
[Jaune] sent from Bond Street. Sends regards to Mrs. W histler 'believe me, Yours Sincerely/Alex Reid.'

Glasgow . Restaurant Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Saturday Aug 19th 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' Thanks R. for
the cheque for £400 making £600 for La Dame au Brodequin Jaune, w hich w ill be sent immediately. Wonders More Details
w hy R. did nothing w ith the 'Open Letter'. R.'s pictures are promised for Chicago. Encloses Goupil's letter
'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN. W histler'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, La Societe des Beaux Arts, West George Street,
Glasgow . Hotel du Bon Lafontaine, Rue de Grenelle 16, Paris, (postmark) Nov 1st 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' Mr.
Taylor, 167 Great Portland Street, makes the curtains. The Furred Jacket in Munich w ill be sent to R., w ho must
arrange to send it to Chicago, and contact Kennedy in New York w ho says he has a purchaser for it. Capt. More Details
Robert McCormick 72 Victoria Street, London is U.S. Commissioner for the Chicago exhibition and R. should
contact him, mentioning Mr. Ives' arrangements. Asks if he w ants proofs of the lithograph of Mallarmé. Sends
their regards 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler R40
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 6 Place d'Anvers, Paris, November
10th 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler. Herew ith cheque fr 1000. (£40.) for pastel w hich kindly acknow ledge Trusting you More Details
are none the w orse of being late last night & w ith kind regards. Yours faithfully/Alex Reid.'
[Pastel: might be The Shell see 22 April '93; Freer 221A but Reid had several others thro' his hands]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. Hotel de Bon Lafontaine, Rue de Grenelle 16, Paris,
Nov 10 1892. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' Acknow ledges cheque for £40. The Chief of the Fine Art Department told Kennedy More Details
he w ill do his best to make the exhibition good for W. Dunthorne of Vigo Street w ill manage the despatch and
insurance of the pictures. 'Very sincerely alw ays/JMcN W histler.'
MS Whistler R41
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 21st Nov 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. received W histler's w ire and his w ife's letter on his
return home from Paris via London. W hen he hears from the Secretary he w ill do w hat he can to make the More Details
exhibition a success. He is w aiting for the arrival of the Fur Jacket from Munich. In Melville's studio in London he
met the Rathbones of Liverpool w ho may visit W histler in Paris. Sends his regards to W histler's w ife and her
sister and says he cannot find the curtain maker. 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid.'
MS Whistler R42
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 25th Nov. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. is about to come to an agreement to buy Albert
Moore's Nocturne w hich he saw in W histler's studio and w ould like it forw arded through Petit. 'Yours alw ays More Details
faithfully/Alx Reid.'
Slip recording sending off & receipt of picture found pinned to this letter, together w ith B.P.II. 2(h)/35 from
Albert Moore
MS Whistler R43
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 25th Nov. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' R. is about to come to an agreement to buy Albert
Moore's Nocturne w hich he saw in W histler's studio and w ould like it forw arded through Petit. 'Yours alw ays More Details
faithfully/Alx Reid.'
Slip recording sending off & receipt of picture found pinned to this letter, together w ith B.P.II. 2(h)/35 from
Albert Moore
MS Whistler R46
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George Street, Glasgow .
& 6 Place d'Anvers, Paris, 11th Dec. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' He has not received his picture from Munich. In his
sales to collectors he often accepts pictures in part exchange and thinks this w ill complicate their arrangement More Details
of halving the profits so he suggests W histler settles for another £100. Asks if W histler w ould like to exchange
R.'s Japanese pictures for one of his pastels 'Yours Sincerely,/Alex Reid.'
[Freer 223 w hich is tentatively dated Nov 1892. Refers to Jap. pictures]
MS Whistler R47
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George St., Glasgow . & 6
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 20th Dec 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler.' The Fur Jacket should have come before now . R. hopes
to show his three portraits in the New Year and possibly put the caricature of Leyland w ith them if Hood w ould
lend it. Lavery meant to w rite to W histler about a portrait of a friend. Has not heard from the Chicago More Details
Commissioners. The Scottish Academy may be discussing Honorary Members at todays meeting. Sends his
regards to Mrs W histler 'Yours faithfully,/Alex Reid.'
[See BP II 2(h)/24 (12 March '92) re. HRSA]

Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. [Long's Hotel, Bond Street, London], nd. [New Year 1892] 'Dear
Mr. Reid-' The Princesse, Dame au Brodequin Jaune and Furred Jacket should be packed and sent to Bourlet, 17 More Details
Nassau Street, London, for Chicago before 16 January. Hopes the Furred Jacket arrived from Munich, as the
Nocturne Firew heel has reached W. 'Very sincerely JMcN W histler-'.
MS Whistler R48
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler, London. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227, West George St.,
Glasgow . & 6, Place d'Anvers, Paris, 3rd Jan. 1892. [sic for 1893] 'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's More Details
letter. The Chicago circular, and Furred Jacket have arrived. R. w ould like to show his three pictures and Hood's
Leyland caricature for a w eek before they go to America. Asks if W histler w ill accept the further £100 for the Fur
Jacket. Sends best w ishes to both for the New Year 'Yours faithfully,/Alex Reid.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, Societe des Beaux Arts, Glasgow . Long's Hotel, New
Bond Street, London, (postmark) Jan 5th 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' W histler is glad the Furred Jacket arrived at last.
The three pictures must be sent to Bourlet in good time for despatch to Chicago. W histler saw Jacomb Hood
w ho is prepared to lend R. the picture of Leyland. W histler received a first class gold medal for the Furred More Details
Jacket in Munich and expects R. to get 2000 gns. for it, so he w ishes to share the profit. W histler sold the
Falling Rocket for 800 gns. and Balcon for 1000. 'W ith best w ishes Alw ays sincerely/JMcN. W histler'.
MS Whistler R49
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George St., Glasgow . & 6,
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 7th Jan. 1892. [sic for 1893] 'Dear Mr W histler' Hopes they w ill profit from the Fur Jacket. More Details
Bourlet has referred R. to McClure Hamilton for information about the American section of the Chicago
Exhibition, and R. w ould like W histler's advice. 'Yours faithfully,/Alex Reid.'

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) Jan 9 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' Advises R. to contact E.A. Abbey,
Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, rather than McClure and to keep his letter to Bourlet to show they did More Details
follow instructions. Asks if he has asked Jacomb Hood to lend the Gold Scab. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler R50
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 17th Jan 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler,' R. has no replies from Abbey or Bourlet. The English More Details
section does not leave until the 28th. He has the Gold Scab and is setting up an exhibition. Asks if there is a
chance of a pastel exhibition. 'Yours faithfully/Alec Reid.'
MS Whistler R51
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler, Paris.le 30 Mars 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler Kindly give Bearer the More Details
Picture I shall send your cheque tonight. Reid.'
Includes receipt w ritten by W. & signed by messenger on collecting the painting
MS Whistler R52
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 10th April 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' The local papers say the Corporation w ill lend the More Details
portrait of Carlyle to Chicago. Tw o young ladies w hose portraits by Guthrie are in the Champs de Mars w ould
like information about the Private View . 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid (pere)'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Saturday April 22 (nd) [1893]
'Dear Mr. Reid-' Encloses a letter from the Secretary of the Champs de Mars refusing tickets. He sent R. a
telegram asking R. to borrow the pastel the Shell, and he w ould like one of 'the girl seated w ith baby on her More Details
knee', for the same exhibition. Asks if R. gave W histler's message to Baillie Craw ford, i.e. Robert Craw ford; and
asks after the baby McNeill. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No 214 (mf 544-5) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
Glasgow . 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris, Sunday (postmark) [May 1st 1893] 'Dear Mr. Reid,' Thanks R. for his trouble. More Details
W histler decided not to send anything to the Champs de Mars: the pastels w ere not enough on their ow n: but
W histler w ill touch them up to thank the ow ners. 'A bientot./' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer Gallery No.228 (mf 574-6) Ms. copy]

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) May 31st 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid,' Mr. Mansfield w rote to say the
pictures w ere now hanging. Ford had been w riting art notes for Galignani's paper w hich W histler believes some
young Glasgow men admired- but he mentioned W histler in an article on a Japanese exhibition in such a w ay More Details
that W histler got George Lew is to w rite about it, and Ford w as fired. He w rote to the New York papers and is
now in the States. W histler encloses a letter about his dealings w ith the Grafton Galleries and an affidavit sent
to the American Art Association w arning them about Ford: of w hich he w ill send copies to the Glasgow Art Club.
'Very faithfully/JMcN. W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No.229 (mf 577-85) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip. 20 May 1893 - JMW histler]
MS Whistler R53
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 3rd June 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter and enclosure. Does not More Details
think W histler needs to rub in the point of the Ford business by sending his affidavit to the Glasgow Art Club.
Wonders if he should visit the Chicago exhibition. Urges W histler to visit Heseltine. Sends regards to Mrs
W histler 'Your's faithfully/Alex Reid.'

Glasgow . 110 Rue Du Bac, paris, (postmark) June 8 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid.' W histler thinks he should send his
piece on Ford to the club in Glasgow having heard that they believed his articles in the Sunday Galignani and More Details
Reid himself commended Ford's letters about Sir George Reid. W histler cannot visit the Heseltines yet. He w ill
w rite w hen he hears more about Chicago 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[Freer Gallery of Art No.230 (mf 586-8) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, 227 West George Street, Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, (postmark) 14 June 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid-' Encloses a report of the exhibition from Heinemann in w hich he More Details
mistakes one of the portraits for that of Lady Meux. W histler w ill w rite to Mr. Ives to check that the frames are
in good condition. 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[Freer 231 (mf 589-91)]
MS Whistler R54
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 20th June 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' R. returns Heinemann's letter. W histler might w rite to
Mr. Ives and get the Executive to repair the frames and surfaces w hich have been damaged. Asks if W histler More Details
has seen the references in Moore's book to himself. Hopes to see W histler and his w ife in September. 'Yours
faithfully,/Alex Reid.'
MS Whistler R55
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 6th Sept. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler,' R. has returned the lithographs. R. thought Munich had More Details
bought the W hite Girl, and offers £400. Asks if Mr. Collie's exhibition of pastels could follow W histler's exhibition
in Paris. 'faithfully/Reid.'

Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, 6 Place d'Anvers, Paris. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
Sept 10 1893 (postmark) 'My dear Mr. Reid.' Asks R. to come the follow ing day at 11 a.m. to look at things. More Details
Cow an has a sitting at 2 p.m. 'Alw ays Sincerely/' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer Gallery No.232 (mf 592) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Nov 24th [nd] [1893] 'Dear Mr.
Reid-' W histler has done several pastels: and is sending five new lithographs, all 2 gns. except 'The little figure More Details
in drapery, seated,' w hich is three, being so delicate that it may not last. 'In haste/Sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[Prob. BP II 2(h)/49 is the reply of this. Freer Gallery No.210 (mf 536-8) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R56
Place d'Anvers, Paris,28th Nov. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' R. w ill keep the lithographs W histler sent for some days
and return them if he cannot sell them. Boussod Valadon & Co. have an exhibition in Glasgow w hich includes 'A More Details
large Nocturne, & some smaller things & the W hite girl w ith reflections in the mirror' and W histler w ould like the
latter. His three pictures are in Philadelphia. Asks if W histler found any 'Blue girls, &c' in the studio. Sends
regards to Mrs W histler 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid'

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) Dec/Sept? 3 1893. 'Dear Mr. Reid' W histler w ill send R. impressions
of any new proofs of lithographs: and asks him to return those he has. Asks w hat he w ill offer for the little More Details
W hite Girl if the ow ner has not sold it to the gallery in Munich. W histler hopes one of R.'s three pictures w ill stay
in Philadelphia. 'Faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler R57
Place d'Anvers, Paris, [Dec. 1893?] 'Mr W histler' Asks about the W hite Girl. Encloses a letter from New York. More Details
Sends regards to both. 'Yours faithfully,/Alex Reid'.
[See also letter from Com. Henry Goodyear. Seems probable that this is the enclosure referred to]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (nd) c. New Year Dec 1893?
'Dear Mr. Reid-' W histler thinks he should let them have the permission requested for America. He cannot come More Details
to the banquet. Mr. Gerald Potter w anted 1000 for the Little W hite Girl. 'Very Sincerely/JMcN. W histler'.
[Dated ref to L.W.G. Freer Gallery of Art No.244 (mf 621-2) Ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from Alexander Reid to James McNeill W histler. 227 West George Street, Glasgow , 12 Feb 1894. 'Many More Details
thanks for your letter-' He is glad that he is not among those w ho have made a profit w hich they have not
merited. 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, [227 West George Street, Glasgow ]. 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris, Feb 14 1894. More Details
[See Freer Gallery No.235 (mf 599-601) Ms copy in Ethel BP's & W histler's hand w ritten on 3 sides of 2 lined pp.
in letterbook]

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb 14 1894. 'Dear Mr. Reid' W histler does not object to any dealer, R. or
Goupils or Kennedy, making a profit from his pictures and increasing their market price. He does object to
private transactions by his patrons, the Leatharts and Potters. Suggests R. makes an offer for the Firew heel More Details
and Nocturne Blue and Silver w hile W histler is hard up. He thinks Philadelphia may buy something. 'Very
sincerely/' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Quoted in Neil Munro, The brave days, 1931, p.246. Freer Gallery No.235 (mf 599-601) Ms copy by Rosalind
Birnie Philip]

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Feb 14 1894. 'Dear Mr. Reid' W histler does not object to any dealer, R. or
Goupils or Kennedy, making a profit from his pictures and increasing their market price. He does object to More Details
private transactions by his patrons, the Leatharts and Potters. Suggests R. makes an offer for the Firew heel
and Nocturne Blue and Silver w hile W histler is hard up. He thinks Philadelphia may buy something. 'Very
sincerely/' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Quoted in Neil Munro, The brave days, 1931, p.246. Freer Gallery No.235 (mf 599-601) Ms copy]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, La Societe des Beaux Arts, 227 West George Street,
Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paisley, Sunday (postmark) Feb 19 1894. 'Dear Mr. Reid,' The people in Philadelphia More Details
informed R. rather than W histler about the Gold medal, suggesting they might still purchase the picture from
him. 'Very sincerely'/(signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Reid. (?). [3 March] [1894] '...How ever that sort of thing is nearly over-'
Seventeen of W histler's paintings have been sold recently, the majority since his exhibition, so that most of his More Details
w ork has left the country and there are no more than four left in London. 'J McN. W histler'.
[Only a little part copied in]

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 3 March 1894 (postmark) 'I am so aw fully busy!- Scarcely time for this short
answ er to your letter now I am afraid a couple of w eeks old.' Mr. Gerald Potter sold the Little W hite Girl w ith
Nocturne Blue and Silver, Cremorne Lights for £1400 making an enormous profit out of W histler. Ruskin, [Burne]
Jones and the Attorney General once said nobody should buy W histler's w ork: and recently 17 have been sold, More Details
mostly since his exhibition. Mr. Alexander, Louis Huth, Lord Battersea and Graham Robertson still refuse to sell.
W histler has tw o and offers the Firew heel to R. for £1000. W histler is w orking for the Salon. 'Very
faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
[Quoted in Neil Munro, The brave days, 1931, p.247-8. Freer Gallery No.239 (mf 611-2) Ms copy by Rosalind
Birnie Philip. W ho w rites this & previous one w ere in same envelope]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq, La Societe des Beaux Arts, 227 West George Street,
Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, (postmark) March 4th 1894. 'Dear Mr. Reid' Returns the letter from Philadelphia
about the Temple Gold medal and thinks the pictures might go on to Boston, but not Providence. W histler w as More Details
told his seapieces w ere hung w ell at the Grafton. Mr. Collie bought the Music Room : but W histler understands
him to be in partnership w ith R. 'Very faithfully'/(signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. Sunday [18 March 1894]
'Dear Mr. Reid-' Asks R. to return the official letter from Philadelphia announcing the aw ard of a medal. He
w ishes he could send the Brodequin Jaune to the Exposition International at Antw erp and get another medal. More Details
Duret's sale is on the follow ing day 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
[Theodore Duret's collection w as sold at the Galerie Georges Petit on Monday 19 March 1894. The 42 lots
included a notable collection of impressionist w orks and W histler's Nocturne (42). Freer Gallery No.213 (mf 542-
3) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R58
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 27th March 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler,' Mr. Kay has a friend w ho might have tw o portraits More Details
done, and they know of another one: tw o small and one full length: w hich W histler could do if he came north
for tw o months, and earn £2000. R. w ould like 10% 'Kindest Regards,/Reid.'

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [(postmark) 3 Apr 1894] 'Dear Mr Reid-' W histler might agree to R.'s proposal
including the 10% commission but a studio w ould have to be hired or borrow ed and he w ould like more details More Details
about the sitters. W histler is busy for the next tw o months but might be able to come north later. 'Very
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue Du Bac, Paris, April 25 (nd) [1894] 'Dear Mr.
Reid-I have never received any reply to my answ er to your letter about the portraits?-/Are you perhaps coming
over immediately, and for that reason remain silent until you see me?-/The Champs de Mars is in full sw ing- and More Details
I have sent a group-/Very sincerely/JMcN W histler/W rite a line to say w hat it is all about-'.

Glasgow . 110 Rue du Bac, (postmark) April 26 1894. 'Dear Mr Reid-' W histler never did any copies but How ell
might have claimed so to make a sale. W histler w ill leave the matter of the portraits until he has further details. More Details
Asks if R. is coming to the Salon. Offers 'the little picture... myself in the studio w ith a girl in w hite seated on
sofa and another girl in flesh coloured Japanese dress standing' w hich W histler's brother ow ned, for £250 'Very
sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill W histler'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. nd [May x July 1894?] 'Dear Mr Reid-Enclosed letter
in question-/I understand that the President of the Boston Museum may be coming to Paris- in w hich case I More Details
may probably see him- and hear any new s. Meanw hile w hat have you w ritten?-/Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
[This might be covering letter to Freer 241: probably connects w ith Reid's explanation 11 July BP II 2(h)/52.
Freer Gallery No.218 (mf 551) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R59
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 227 West George St., Glasgow . & 6,
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 11th July 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' The Boston Museum have kept the Fur Jacket and More Details
returned the other tw o pictures. R. suggested £3000 but w as prepared to take less since W histler w anted
them to have it. 'Yours faithfully,/Alex Reid'
MS Whistler R60
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 124 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow , & 6
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 8th Sept. 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a letter from the Secretary in Boston show ing More Details
they are doing nothing more for a month. Asks W histler to contact his friend there. Sends regards to Mrs
W histler 'Yours faithfully,/Alec Reid.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. Tuesday Oct 16 (nd) [1894] 'Dear Mr. Reid-' W histler
is busy w ith sitters and suggests R. comes to the studio on Saturday at 4p.m. instead of the follow ing morning More Details
'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
[Freer Gallery No.217 (mf 550) Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip. Clearly relates to Freer 243]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Nov 21 (nd) [1894] 'Dear Mr.
Reid-' W histler has been busy w ith w ork and legal matters. The pastel w hich R.'s client w ants altered is More Details
complete and should be accepted in its present state. To alter it w ould require a model and produce an entirely
new w ork. W histler offers to buy it. 'Very faithfully/JMcN W histler'.
MS Whistler R62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,March 31 [1895] 'Dear Mr. Reid-'
W histler has just returned. He is prepared to pay for the pastel. Thinks the Boston Museum has bought the More Details
Furred Jacket. R. should send the Brodequin [Jaune] and Princess to Berlin to the American section, w hen the
Committee contacts him. 'Very faithfully,/JMcN W histler'.
Photostat
MS Whistler R63
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 124 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow . & 6
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 7th June 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler,' Asks if W histler is keeping the sketch W hite Girl. R. may More Details
accept £500 for the Lady w ith the Fur Jacket. Hopes they are both w ell. 'I am/Yours faithfully,/Alec Reid.'
MS Whistler R64
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday June 20 (nd.) [1895] 'Dear More Details
Mr. Reid....Very truly yrs/JMW histler [illeg.]'
MS Whistler R66
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday 20 June [1895] 'Dear Mr.
Reid.' Since W histler w as held responsible for R.'s bad investment in full length paintings by him he w as glad to
learn through the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Academy that R. sold the Brodequin Jaune to Mr. Ichenston More Details
three months previously and w ould like to know the price. W histler expects R. w ill be able to sell the Furred
Jacket as w ell for over 1500 gns. since the Boston Museum had it on exhibition for some time hoping to buy it.
W histler w ill keep the pastel and settle w ith R. about it. 'Very truly yours/JMcN. W histler'.
[Lent to Scottish Arts Council 11 Oct 1967. Photostat]
MS Whistler R68
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Alexander Reid, 124 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow -. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,2
July 1895 (postmark) 'Dear Mr. Reid-' The letter W histler sent to Reid should not have been registered. He is
glad R. got $6000 for the Brodequin Jaune. Mr. Thomson at Goupils sold Ionides' self portrait of W histler for
£7000: W histler originally got £50. Thus R. should get more for the tw o full lengths and £750 is too low for the More Details
Furred Jacket: he might send them to Kennedy, to Pittsburg for an exhibition w here funds have been provided
by Carnegie to purchase pictures. W histler does not know of any pictures on the Boston market at low er
prices. 'Very faithfully yrs/JMcN W histler'.
[Exh. Scottish Arts Council 16 Oct 1967. Photostat]
MS Whistler R69
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 13th July 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler,' R.
meant that both Boston and Philadelphia said they had been offered pictures at cheaper prices than his. R. has
sold the Brodequin Jaune w hich is on its w ay to its ow ner but has not yet received the $6000. R. tried to sell More Details
the Fur Jacket for £750 but is now prepared to take the £500. W histler's letter says he is keeping the pastel,
and R. suggests he exchanges it for 'the little Red Reading girl'. 'Yours faithfully /Alex Reid.'
MS Whistler R70
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. Societe des Beaux-Arts, 124 St. Vincent Street, Glasgw . & 6
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 14th Feb 1896. 'Dear Mr W histler' R. could not get W histler's address from Mr Brow n of More Details
the [Fine Art Society]. R. w ould like to have the Firew heel to show to somebody and possibly to buy. Asks after
Mrs. W histler. 'I am/Yours faithfully/Alex Reid.'
MS Whistler R72
Letter from Alex Reid to James McNeill W histler. La Societe des Beaux-Arts, 124 St. Vincent Street, Glasgow . & 6 More Details
Place d'Anvers, Paris, 20th March 1896. 'Dear Mr W histler' Offers to buy the Firew heel for £500. Sends his
regards to Mrs. W histler. 'Yours faithfully/Alec Reid.'

Letter from Alexander Reid, Esq. to Chas. L. Freer, Esq. La Societe des Beaux Arts, 117 & 121 West George St,
13th July 1904. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges Freer's cheque for £100 and is sending the letters by W histler and his
w ife: but he has marked one from each w hich he w ould like returned to him. Those letters F. took to London More Details
contained letters from Boston and Philadelphia w hich he may keep. The letter from Mrs W histler refers to R.'s
son w ho w as named after the McNeill. 'Yours faithfully/Alex Reid.'
[Freer Gallery No.245. Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]
MS Whistler R74
Letter from Julia Revillon to James McNeill W histler. 43 Galernaia, [St. Petersburg], 13 & 25 March [1892] 'Dear
Jimmie,' W histler's paintings are fetching high prices and she w ould like to sell the Music Room. Boussod did not More Details
think they could get 800 gns. so she asked them to consult W histler about w hat price she should ask. 'Yours
affectly/Julia Revillon'.
[It w as sold Feb. 1894]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mme Albert Revillon. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, February 1894. 'My dear Julia-'
She has sold at auction a picture w hich W histler's mother gave to her mother. Mr. [Thomson] of Goupils thinks More Details
she could have made an even bigger profit. W histler congratulates her on her lack of scruple. 'My
compliments!/J McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Madame Albert R[evillion], [Julia W inans]. 110 Rue du Bac, Feb 1894. 'My
dear Julia-Accept my felicitations!- You have done w ell- though Mr. T- of Goupils, tells me you might have done
better- But then he doesn't know how courageous you have been- He has no idea- as yet- that the picture,
over w hich you bargained, and haggled, and w hich you finally sent to public auction, w as a gift from my Mother More Details
to your ow n! ...My compliments!- /J McNeill W histler'.
A note by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip states that Mme. Albert Revellion w as the daughter of W histler's half-
brother George w hose second w ife w as Miss W inans. The picture sold w as The Music Room. MS W histler LB
13/59 note. Note by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip in pencil at the bottom of the page
MS Whistler R78
Letter from James McNeill W histler. 1er. Nov.bre. [1889] 'Quant a Mr W histler c'est toujours le peintre habile
voluntairment etrange...' The portrait of Lady [Archibald Campbell] is an Arrangement en noir No.9; and the
Balcony is a Harmonie couleur chair & couleur verte. He has not follow ed the sequence of the arrangements in More Details
black and finds it difficult to distinguish the lady from the background. 'Chez E. Melchior de Vogue'.
[Review copied from "Revue des Deux Mondes." From pp. 138-172 article by Georges Lafenestre "La peinture
etrangere a l'exposition universelle" W histler reference pp. 146-7]
MS Whistler R79
Letter from Edouard Dujardin, Directeur to James McNeill W histler, Beefsteak Club, King W illiam St., Strand,
London. Revue Independente Bureau: Chausee d'Antin, 11, a Paris, 3-4-88. "Monsieur," Mallarmé told D. that
W histler w as prepared to allow him to publish one of his pamphlets. He asks about price & presentation: & More Details
asks W histler to provide an example of the English edition, & his signature. "Veuillez agreer, Monsieur,
l'assurance de ma plus haute consideration/Edouard Dujardin -"

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ricketts, c/o Charles Shannon, The Vale, King's Road, Chelsea. 110 Rue du
Bac, [Paris],Feb 28th 1894. 'Dear Mr Ricketts.' He thanks R. & Shannon for w riting about Heinemann's proposal,
and honours them for their scruples. He does not think the publishers should w ait until W histler again has time More Details
to w ork on the 'Songs': but that they should get on w ith the Album Heinemann has suggested, w ith
Rothenstein. He thanks them for sending the 'Dial', and has looked at their w ork, among the illustrations, but
not at the rest of the contents w hich look difficult to understand. 'Very sincerely/J McNeill W histler'.
[Probably a reply to S54 undated letter from Sharron]

Letter from Charles Henry Augustus Robert to James McNeill W histler, 96 Cheyne Walk, S.W. Temple-Combe,
Park Road, St. Margaret's, Tw ickenham, S.W., 13th March 1878. 'Sir,' Inquiring w hether W, as a "connoisseur of
original pictures by the old masters", w ould be interested in purchasing a "small collection of genuine More Details
paintings" formerly in the possession of the w riter's father - Captain W. Robert. 'I am, Sir,/Your most obedt.
servt./Charles Henry Aug. Robert'.
[This w as placed w ith How ell]
MS Whistler R92
Letter from Fernand Robert to James McNeill W histler. C.H. Rafard, 30, Rue Joubert, Paris, 27 Dec. 1892.
'Monsieur,' He needs to know the value of the painting Trouville for the consular certificate before he can send it More Details
to J.L. Gardner of Boston. 'Agreez, Monsieur, mes sinceres salutations,/Fernand Robert.'
In w ith Gardner Correspondence
MS Whistler R93
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Manager, Messrs Roberts, [Pharmacy]. Hotel Chatham, Paris, Jan 23 More Details
1900. 'Dear Sir -' W histler's doctor ordered the medicine ten days ago and it w as just arrived. He has recovered
and returns it intact. 'Very truly/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler R95
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Robertson. nd [1887?] 'I see, my dear Mr. Robertson, that you w ish to
hasten the millenium...' He accepts R.'s invitation and permits him to put W histler's name on the list for the More Details
Academy, for an unspecified summer afternoon occasion. 'Alw ays/Very sincerely Yours/J.McNeill W histler' (and
signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler R97
Letter from Graham Robertson to James McNeill W histler. 23, Rutland Gate, S.W., April 13th. 1891. 'I must w rite
to tell you that I have seen the 'Carlyle' at Goupils.' R. w as very impressed w ith the portrait of Carlyle and is More Details
surprised W histler sold it to Glasgow for £1000. He hopes W histler w ill be less busy in tw o w eeks time and
they can meet. 'w ith kindest regards/sincerely yours/Graham Robertson'
MS Whistler R99
Letter from Graham Robertson to James McNeill W histler. Sandhills, W itley, Godalming, (1899) 'Dear Mr W histler,'
Princess [Censfuff] has asked him to lend the painting of Rosa Corder to an exhibition in St. Petersburg. It w as
aw ay the previous summer at the International exhibition, w hich he greatly admired, and he does not w ant to More Details
part w ith it again for some time. He w ould like to visit W histler in Paris. He has a small cottage and a big studio.
'Every good w ish for this New Year/Alw ays/Sincerely yours/Graham Robertson'
MS Whistler R100
Letter from Graham Robertson to James McNeill W histler. Sandhills, W itley, Godalming, [1899] 'My dear W histler'
He agrees to let Dicksee collect the picture for sending to Venice. He does not like to part w ith the pictures and More Details
does not mean to be unfriendly. 'Sincerely/Graham Robertson'
MS Whistler R101
Letter from Graham Robertson to James McNeill W histler. Sandhills, W itley, Surrey, 2 December 1902. 'Dear More Details
W histler' He encloses one of his letters from Mrs. Bell. He suggests W histler gets them to submit the
photographs to him for approval. 'sincerely. Graham Robertson.'
MS Whistler R102
Letter from Graham Robertson to James McNeill W histler. 27 Royal Crescent, Bath, [Feb. 1903] 'Dear W histler'
Canfield has pressed him so much that he has agreed to sell him the portrait of Rosa Corder. R. does not get to More Details
London and has not seen the portrait much. If the deal goes through he hopes W histler w ill approve. He w ill
come and see W histler shortly about it. 'Very sincerely/Graham Robertson.'
MS Whistler R104
Letter from Eduard to James Rocksch Nachfolger McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, W.
Bankgeschaft, Dresden, October 11th 1901. 'Dear Sir' They w ill send him £50 sterling for the prints delivered to More Details
the Royal Cabinet of Engravings w hich had been exhibited at the International Exhibition of Fine Arts in
Dresden. '...believe me to be, dear Sir, w ith sentiments of high esteem/Very respectfully yours!/[illeg.]'
MS Whistler R106
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Trebartha Hall, Launceston, [1888] 'Now it is really is More Details
w rong of you!' He has heard the new s of W histler's w edding from the Western Morning New s and
congratulates W. 'Ever yrs/Rennell'
MS Whistler R107
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. British Embassy, Berlin, Jan. 12/88. 'My dear Maestro'
W histler has exhibited in Berlin and R. sends the programme of a more important exhibition in Munich. The local More Details
artists hope that England w ill be w ell represented. It is a chance to w in gold medals, and perhaps, like
Richmond, to paint Bismarck. 'Ever yrs/R. Rodd'
MS Whistler R108
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Berlin, Feb 19. [1888] 'If I had my w ay, my dear Maestro,
you should long since have given us the picture of the 'vion man' in a less perishable material...' R. disclaims
responsibility for such things. R. is going to Greece but he w ill get Henry Cadogan, w ho is in Munich, to manage
affairs for W. If W histler sends R. a copy of the Ten o'clock he w ill get it translated. R's book of translations of More Details
Heine and some of his ow n w ork is being published. 'Addio/Rennell'.
[Presentation copy of Ten o'clock, 1888 ed., inscribed by W histler 'Rennell Rodd - from his commander', offered
to GUL by Ken Spelman Booksellers, York, 20 May 1992]
MS Whistler R109
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. [Feb 20 1888?] 'Since w riting yesterday I have heard
from the Secretary that they are sending over a Munich artist to London to negotiate abt the loan of pictures More Details
&c. So I have ventured to give him a note of introduction to you. Here are some more papers in case any of the
family w ant them & I can get as many more as are w anted./Ever/Rennell'
MS Whistler R110
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Berlin, [20 Feb.] [1888] 'My dear President' Introduces More Details
Herr G. Papperitz w ho is in London arranging the Exhibition to be held in Munich. 'Ever yrs/Rennell Rodd.'
MS Whistler R111
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. St James' Club, Piccadilly. W., 'Friday' [c.1888?] 'My dear More Details
Maestro' R. w ill be in London until Monday and w ould like to visit W. 'Ever diplomatically yrs/Rennell Rodd'
MS Whistler R112
Lettercard from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler, The Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, London.
Berlin, May 14 - [1888 Env.] 'I am back in the city of Mars...' R. read an account in Saturday's Daily New s of the More Details
Ten o'clock and w onders if anyone intends to answ er it. Suggests W histler publishes it in Germany. Wants to
know w hat happened on Saturday night. 'Yrs/R. Rodd'
MS Whistler R113
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Berlin, 'Monday' (Sept 1888?) 'I have sent, my dear
Maestro, to Munich for further instructions...' R. know s Touraine, and asks if W histler attended Mme. Pelouze's More Details
sale. Promises to w rite w hen he know s more. 'Every loyally/Rennell'
MS Whistler R114
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. [1888] 'Telegram just received.-Dont count on me much More Details
for Munich for I expect Ill have to go by Vienna & Trieste. But I am not sure yet.-/Ever/R.R.'
MS Whistler R115
Letter from Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Sept 25 [1888] 'My dear Jimmy' R. has been to Munich.
Paulus thinks W histler should decline the medal, and is annoyed w ith the Committee : but means to obtain the More Details
Order of Maximilian for W histler. Lenbach agrees because he thinks W histler one of the six best painters.
Cadogan w ill advise W. Paulus has influence w ith the Regent. R. thinks the Order more select than the medal.
'Ever thine/Rennell'
MS Whistler R116
Letter from Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. Athens, Nov 6 [1888] 'My dear Maestro' Henry w rote that More Details
W histler had managed the affair w ell and put the Jury in its place. The Mediterranean fleet has been at Piraeus
and he has seen some fine nocturnes. Sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Ever yours/R.R.'
MS Whistler R117
Letter from Sir Rennell Rodd to James McNeill W histler. 715 San Vio, Venice, May 3 [1889] 'My dear Maestro' R. is
very sorry he could not attend the dinner, & received the circular too late to reply and since Waldo w as in
Sardinia presumably he could not have been there. Asks if W histler w ore the Grand cordon. Wonders w hat More Details
w ork W histler did around the Loire. Ralph Curtis and Mrs. Bronson are in Venice. 'Ever yours/Rennell Rodd'.
[The dinner w as held on 1 May at the Criterion in honour of the aw ard to W histler of the Cross of St Michael of
Bavaria]
MS Whistler R118
Letter from The Committee to James McNeill W histler, London. 1.a Esposizione Artistica Internazionale di
"Bianco e Nero", Roma, 12th of January 1902. 'Sir,' The Societe degli Amatori e Cultori di Belle Arti in Roma is More Details
arranging an exhibition of graphics to coincide w ith the International Congress of historical Sciences in April.
W histler is invited to contribute, the w ork to arrive before 25 February. 'I beg to remain yours respectfully./For
the Committee/A. Doria'
MS Whistler R119
Letter from Henry Romeike to James McNeill W histler, Paris, France. 139 Fifth Avenue, New York, December 24th
1897. 'Dear Mr. W histler:-' He admires W histler and appreciated the reference to himself in the Gentle Art of More Details
Making Enemies. He suggests he sends W histler references to him in the American press, and W histler sends
him a sketch. 'Yours sincerely,/Henry Romeike'.
[See also GA.84]
MS Whistler R121
Letter from Peladan to James McNeill W histler. Rosa Crucis Templi Ordo, nd [post 1883] 'Seigneur' Compliments
W histler on his w ork and contribution to art, and particularly for the portrait of his mother w hich he compares
to Philippe de Champagne's Le Miracle de la sainte epine. Invites W histler to attend their Salon. 'Je vous More Details
salue/Peladan'.
['Peladan, Joseph, dit Josephin, dit Merodak Sar, 1859-1918.' Grand-Sar de la Rose + Croix]
MS Whistler R122
Letter from Comte Antoine de la Rochefoucauld to James McNeill W histler. Rosae Crucis Templi Ordo, nd. 'Au
Seigneur W histler. Le Comte Antoine de la Rouchefoucauld . archonte des beaux-Arts de la Rose-Croix serait More Details
tres honore de l'adhesion de Monsieur W histler.'
[?Draft letter of thanks MS W histler R148?]
MS Whistler R123
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 23 August 1873. 'My More Details
dear W histler' W histler must sign the affidavit on Monday, R. w ill take it to Avory at the Central Criminal Court,
and the fine should be remitted. 'Yours most truly/J Anderson Rose'
MS Whistler R125
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 6 May 1878. 'Dear
Sir/W histler v Ruskin/ Defendant's Solicitors have taken out a Summons to shew cause w hy the Trial of this More Details
Action should not be postponed until the next Michaelmas sittings- Yours truly/J Anderson Rose/ per [illeg.]'
MS Whistler R126
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 12 June 1878. 'My dear More Details
W histler' He has w ritten to Ruskin's solicitors agreeing to postpone the trial and encloses a copy of the medical
certificate and his letter. 'Ever truly yours/J Anderson Rose/'
MS Whistler R127
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler, The W hite House, Tite St., Chelsea. 11, Salisbury St., More Details
Strand, W.C., 24 Oct. 1878. 'My dear W histler,' He encloses a copy of his letter to Ruskin's solicitors, in case they
approach W. 'Yours every truly/J Anderson Rose'
MS Whistler R129
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler, The W hite House. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 29
Nov. 1878. 'My dear W histler' The Fine Art Society, a limited company in Bond Street w here Ruskin exhibits his More Details
w ork and his Turners, is advertising for a subscription to cover Ruskin's costs. It is a smaller concern than other
printsellers like Colnaghi, Graves, McLean and Tooths. He promises to reply soon to W histler's letter. 'Ever
yours/J Anderson Rose'
MS Whistler R130
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 30 Nov. 1878. (a.m.) 'My
dear W histler' He advises W histler not to appeal against the verdict although opinions against Ruskin might More Details
have been reinforced by a stronger verdict. The judge's instructions that Ruskin's opinion should be not only
honest but fair might be questioned. Fors Clavigera sells on its libellous character. R. praises Moore's letter and
the article in today's Saturday Review 'Ever Yours/J Anderson Rose'
MS Whistler R131
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11, Salisbury St., Strand, W.C., 30 Nov. 1878. (p.m.) 'My
dear W histler' Further to this morning's letter, R. does not think his case could have been more favourably
presented, than by Parry and his junior, Petheram, or before a more sympathetic Judge. W histler's three
w itnesses w ere excellent. Ruskin should not have been allow ed to bring a Titian to compare w ith the w ork of More Details
one w hose w ork he so deplored. Both Burne Jones and the critic Tom Taylor revealed a radically different
approach from Ruskin's personal attack. Only Frith w as totally opposed to W. R. thought they could have
illustrated Frith's commercialism w ith references to his recent Academy exhibits, Derby Day, the Railw ay Station,
and Hell. R. w ould like to see W histler on Monday. 'Ever yours/J Anderson Rose'

Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11 Salisbury Street, Strand, London W C, 12 Dec 1878.
'My dear W histler' Asks W histler and How ell to come and see him immediately. Mackrell & Co. has w ritten that More Details
Nightingale w ants some action so they w ould like R.'s proposals for a settlement. It w ill be too late to arrange
things if Levy puts up the bills as he has threatened to do this morning, for only Mackrell is in a position to w rite
to Levy. 'Yours ever truly/J Anderson Rose'
MS Whistler R132
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11 Salisbury Street, Strand, London W.C., 18 Dec 1878
'My dear W histler,' 'Nightingale' Encloses copies of his correspondence w ith Mackrell & Co. He sent Mackrell a More Details
copy of the British Architect w ith an article on How ell's trial 'Ever truly Yours/J Anderson Rose'.
Enclosed copy of letter to John Mackrell and Co. and reply
MS Whistler R133
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11 Salisbury Street, Strand, London W.C., 15 Feby 1882.
'Dear Sir' R. encloses copies of a bill for £100 and tw o for £63.5.8 each, all dated 13 Dec. 1878 from Nightingale More Details
accepted by W; and tw o bills dated 24 Dec. 1878 accepted by How ell. 'Yours truly/J Anderson Rose/per JUC'.
Copies of 5 bills dating from December 1878 enclosed
MS Whistler R134
Letter from J. Anderson Rose to James McNeill W histler. 11 Salisbury Street, Strand, London W.C., 15 Feby 1882.
'Dear Sir' R. encloses copies of a bill for £100 and tw o for £63.5.8 each, all dated 13 Dec. 1878 from Nightingale More Details
accepted by W; and tw o bills dated 24 Dec. 1878 accepted by How ell. 'Yours truly/J Anderson Rose/per JUC'.
Copies of 5 bills dating from December 1878 enclosed
MS Whistler R137
Letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 16 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], [1867] 'My dear
Jemmy' R. learnt of Traer's death through W histler's letter. He had taken Fanny to consult Traer on the day he
left for Paris, and thought he looked w orried although his manner w as unchanged. R. regrets his death, but
although he realised W histler's indignation against Haden w as justified he thinks his action w ill hurt those More Details
W histler loves: He remembers W histler's recent quarrel w ith Legros and urges their reconciliation because he
likes both men. 'Affectionately yours D G Rossetti'.
[W.E. Fredeman (ed) - Corresp. of D.G. Rossetti no.2 ["Dear Jimmy" should be "My dear Jemmy"] See copies
R85]
MS Whistler R138
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dante Gabriel Rossetti, [16 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea.]. 338, Rue St. Honore,
Paris, Saturday April 20 [1867] 'Dear Rossetti-' He acknow ledges R.'s tw o letters and says that it w as not he
w ho asked R. to mediate in the business, since he did not think this w as necessary. Legros said W histler had More Details
told a lie, and W histler hit him. He cannot see w hy R. should object. 'Ever Yours/J.A.M. W histler'.
[W.E. Fredeman (ed) - Corresp. of D.G. Rossetti no. 1A [draft of letter w ith section missing: "I fail to see
how ...at my house" at Copies R85] Original Univ. of British Columbia? (Fredeman)]
MS Whistler R139
Letter from Dante Gabriel Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 16 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea.], 24 April [1867] 'My
dear W histler,' Luke Ionides gave R. the impression that W histler w as making a request for support w hich R. More Details
could not give, and that w as w hy he w rote to W. He agrees that anyone calling someone a liar should expect a
fight. 'Believe me, dear W histler,/Ever yours/D G Rossetti'.
[W.E. Fredeman (ed) - Corresp. of D.G. Rossetti no.1 [draft of letter w ith slight errors at Copies R85]]
MS Whistler R140
Letter from W illiam Michael Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 56 Euston Square, [London] N.W., 16 Decr. [1867]
'Dear W histler,' R. agrees that W histler at the meeting the follow ing day should refuse to answ er the
accusations of the Club because they are not the concern of the Club. He w ill see W histler the next day, More Details
Tuesday: Gabriel knew that he w as unable to come to Chelsea on the previous day 'Yours more than ever,/W.M.
Rossetti.'
[W M Rossetti, Letters, ed. R W histler Peattie]
MS Whistler R141
Letter from W illiam Michael Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 56 Euston Square, [London] N.W., 7 Jany. [1868]
'Dear W histler,' R. encloses the note he promised W histler but is not sure it should be included in the appendix.
(This states that although he has not denied the facts he has denied that they in any w ay dishonour him, More Details
bearing in mind that he is from Virginia and w as a cadet at West Point Military Academy, and that the physical
punishment of insults is still practised in countries other than England) 'Yours alw ays,/W.M. Rossetti.'
[W ith enclosure. W MR, Letters, ed. Peattie]
MS Whistler R142
Letter from W illiam Michael Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 56 Euston Square, [London] N.W., 7 Jany. [1868]
'Dear W histler,' R. encloses the note he promised W histler but is not sure it should be included in the appendix. More Details
(This states that although he has not denied the facts he has denied that they in any w ay dishonour him,
bearing in mind that he is from Virginia and w as a cadet at West Point Military Academy, and that the physical
punishment of insults is still practised in countries other than England) 'Yours alw ays,/W.M. Rossetti.'
MS Whistler R143
Letter from W illiam Michael Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 56 Euston Square, [London] N.W., 7 Jany. 1868.
'Dear W histler' R. completely denies a statement he has heard that W histler w as drunk during the meeting of More Details
the Burlington Club on 13 December 'Alw ays truly yours,/W.M. Rossetti.'
[W ith enclosure. W MR, Letters, ed. Peattie]
MS Whistler R144
Letter from W illiam Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. Somerset House, [London.], 27 Jany. [1879?] 'Dear
W histler,' Although he is an art critic he agrees w ith W histler's strictures against critics in the pamphlet W histler
sent him: and has w ritten so in an article in the Fine Arts Quarterly of c. 1864 w hich w as reprinted in his book More Details
'Fine Art chiefly Contemporary'. He did not w rite the paragraph in the Academy abusing the pamphlet: Comyns
Carr has succeeded him as their art critic 'Yours alw ays truly,/W.M. Rossetti.'
[W MR, Letters, ed Peattiw ]
MS Whistler R145
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Michael Rossetti. 454 Fulham Road, [1887] 'My dear W illiam-' He
did not read the circular about the drinking fountain in memory of Gabrielle Rossetti, R.'s brother, and w ould More Details
have liked to attend the ceremony, only no-one told him anything about it. 'Alw ays affectionately yours/J McN
W histler'
MS Whistler R146
Letter from W illiam Michael Rossetti to James McNeill W histler. 5 Endsleigh Gardens, N.W., 21 July/87. 'Dear
W histler,' He know s W histler thought w ell of Gabriel and assumed he just could not manage to attend the
memorial meeting on Thursday. R. likes Madox Brow n's bust of Gabriel but had nothing to do w ith the circulars More Details
w hich w ere sent out by friends. 'Alw ays truly yours,/W histler M Rossetti.'
[W MR, Letters, ed Peattie]
MS Whistler R147
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Rothenstein. Belle Ile-en-Mer, nd [c:1893?] 'They tell us, my dear More Details
Parson, that you have transplanted your earthly interests,... R. has left Paris for w ork in Bond Street and
London 'Excellent!-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler R148
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Henri Roujon], [Directeur des Beaux-Arts]. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [30
Jan. 1892] 'Cher Monsieur- Je viens de recevoir, par la gracieuse lettre que m'a lue notre ami Mallarmé la
nouvelle si flatteuse de ma promotion dans l'Ordre de La Legion d'honneur. En attendant que je puisse avoir More Details
l'honneur de vous remercier personnellement de tout y compris cette derniere attention, croyez m'en cher
Monsieur' (unsigned).
[Draft of original in coll J. Roujon, printed in Barbier 1964 p.148]
MS Whistler R149
Letter from J.J. Rousseau to James McNeill W histler, [8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London W ]. 2 Rue Aumont
Thieville, Paris, 26 Novembre 1901. 'Mon cher Maitre,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter. He has not been able
to find out much from 'Mr.H.' and does not think he w ill because he is considered W histler's friend. Marchant of
Goupils in London has sent R. tw o pastels Le petit captif and Note en noir-La Lettre, and a painting, but the More Details
small painting from Munich w hich Lauder said w ould be arriving has not done so. The tw o paintings are Rose et
Or-Miladi Sophie de Soho and Rose et Or-Le Cigale. He asks W histler to check the titles for the catalogue.
'Veuillez agreer mon cher Maitre...l'expression de mon entier devouement/J.J. Rousseau-'.
["H" is probably Hessel = See Addams correspondence]
MS Whistler R150
Cards from J.J. Rousseau to James McNeill W histler. 2 Rue Aumont Thieville, Paris, 2 Decembre 1901. 'Mon cher
Maitre,' He acknow ledges W histler's telegram. He is w aiting for the picture to arrive from Munich, Messrs. More Details
Michell & Kimbel expect it to arrive today, and a place is reserved for it in the exhibition. The other five have
arrived safely. '...croyez moi votre bien cordialement/devoue/J.J. Rousseau.'
MS Whistler R153
Letter from George Row e to James McNeill W histler. 8, Cranley Gardens, S.W., Sunday [Sept. 1890] 'My dear
Master,' Thanks W histler for sending him copies of the W hirlw ind. Graham Ellis account is completely convincing More Details
and Moore w as properly punished. They are sorry they are going aw ay 'Sincerely yours,/W ith love from/Madam
to you/both,/George.W. Row e'
MS Whistler R154
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Royal Academy. [late 1860s?] 'Gentlemen' W histler entered his name
on the list of candidates for election to the R.A. but it does not appear in the list printed and he w ishes to know More Details
w ho removed it. He has been expecting to be elected for several years. (unsigned).
[This must date from before the exhibition of the Mother in 1872]
MS Whistler R155
Letter from George Kay, secretary, to James McNeill W histler. Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, 20th March
1902. 'Dear Sir, W histler w as unanimously elected an Honorary Member of the RSA at a General Meeting on the More Details
previous day, in recoginition of the high quality of his w ork. 'I am,/Dear Sir,/Yours very truly,/Joseph Kay,
Secretary'
MS Whistler R156
Letter from George Kay, secretary, to James Guthrie, [7 Woodside Place, Glasgow ]. Royal Scottish Academy,
Edinburgh, 17th June 1902. 'Dear Mr. Guthrie,' W ith reference to G.'s letter of 17 June, the President and
Council w ould like W histler to send his official acceptance of honorary membership before they make out the More Details
Diploma. 'W ith kind regards,/Believe me,/Yours faithfully/George Kay.'
Enclosed in 3/85 from Guthrie to W histler
MS Whistler R157
Letter from George Kay, secretary, to James McNeill W histler. Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, 21st July
1902. 'My dear Sir,' James Guthrie told K. that Mrs. Philip w rote on 12 July explaining that W histler w as too ill to More Details
w rite and thank the RSA for electing him an honorary member. The Diploma w ill be sent as soon as the King is
able to append his Royal Sign Manual. 'Believe me,/Yours sincerely,/George Kay, Secretary'
MS Whistler R158
Letter from George Kay, secretary, to James McNeill W histler. Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh, 12th More Details
November 1902. 'Dear Sir,' Encloses W histler's Diploma and Silver medal as honorary member of the RSA. 'I
am,/Yours very truly,/George Kay, Sec'
MS Whistler R159
Letter from Francis Pow ell to James McNeill W histler. President of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in
Water-Colours, 29 May 94. 'Dear Mr. W histler' W histler w as elected on the previous day an honorary member of More Details
their Society and P. hopes he w ill exhibit w ith them occasionally, as he greatly admires W histler's w ork. 'Believe
me/Yours faithfully/Francis Pow ell/President'
MS Whistler R160
Letter from The Secretary of the Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Water-Colours to James McNeill W histler,
110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 49 West George Street, Glasgow , 2nd June 1894. 'Sir,' At a special meeting of the More Details
Society on the 28 May W histler w as elected an Honorary Member. Encloses Constitution and rules. 'I
am/Sir,/Your Obedient Servant/I. W right Lobl'
MS Whistler R161
Letter from James McNeill W histler to President, Royal Scottish Water Colour Society. [1894] 'Dear Sir' Asks him More Details
to thank the Committee for electing him an honorary member and expresses particular pleasure in this
recognition. (unsigned)
MS Whistler R163
Letter from John Burr, President, Thos. Roberts, Secretary, to James McNeill W histler. Incorporated Society of
British Artists. A memorial requesting assistance in raising the money to purchase the Galleries, & outlining the More Details
history of the Society. "And your Petitioners w ill ever pray, &c /John Burr President/Thos Roberts Secretary"
MS Whistler R164
Letter from Thos. Roberts to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, The Secretary, Suffolk Street, Pall
Mall East, S.W., Nov 24 1884. 'Dear Sir' The Council invites W histler to become a member. The exhibition opens More Details
on the follow ing Saturday and the catalogue entries must be in by Wednesday. 'I am, dear Sir/Yours
faithfully/p.p. Thos. Roberts/ A The Secry'
MS Whistler R165
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, [Hon. Sec.], [Society of British Artists]. Thursday [1886]
'Copy./My dear Cauty-' Sir George Lew is approves W histler's intention to lend the Society £500 w ithout More Details
interest: so w hatever Mr. Pocock proposes, Mr. Richardson can ensure the minimum formalities. 'Very sincerely/'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler R166
Letter from Society of British Artists to James McNeill W histler. Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, [July 1886] 'No.759/
'Ballot of Paintings Draw ings, Sketches & Sculpture, the draw ing w ill take place in August./Member J. Mc.N. More Details
W histler/Price One Guinea.' (signed also w ith butterfly).
Notification of ballot of pictures
MS Whistler R167
Letter from A.J. LePatourel, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall
East, S.W., July 13 1886. 'Dear Mr. W histler Enclosed I send your receipt for the £6.6. you handed me this More Details
afternoon,- Do not fail to forw ard me the counterfoils of the tickets, in order that they may be registered Yours
very truly/A.J.LePatourel/sec'
MS Whistler R168
Letter from Society of British Artists, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W., Oct More Details
20 1886. 'Dear Sir' He has registered the ballot tickets Nos. 861-870 on receipt of the counterfoils. W histler
ow es the Committee £10 for them. W histler offered 5 gns. tow ards the expenses of the reception (incomplete)
MS Whistler R169
Receipt from The Society of British Artists to James McNeill W histler. Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W., 8 Nov More Details
1886. Receipt for 5 gns. donation from W histler sgd. 'A.J. LePatourel/Acting Secretary.'
MS Whistler R170
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Secretary], [S.B.A.]. Nov 13 [1886] 'Dear Sir' W histler's neighbour Mr.
Homes and W histler are prepared to call a special meeting of the Council to discuss their objection 'to my More Details
insertion in the catalogue of the w ords "Pupil of W histler", after the names of my pupils-' 'Yours truly/JMW.'
[Re. 'Pupil of W histler' entry in catalogue]
MS Whistler R171
Letter from A.J. LePatourel, Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall
East, S.W., Dec 23rd 1886. 'Dear Sir, I beg to inform you that 10 tickets, bearing your name, w ere presented on
the evening of the smoking Conversazione, you w ill therefore oblige by forw arding me at your earliest More Details
convenience a cheque or post office order for 1.0.0. being the amount due for the same/Yours Truly/A.J.
LePatourel'
MS Whistler R172
Society of British Artists. [Oct/Nov 1886] 'List of Subscribers of £5-5 entitled to an Etching by Mr. W histler, in
addition to five chances in the Ballot.' The successful subscribers w ere: W.E. Blake; W inchester Clow es,
(Salisbury Square E.C.); W ilfrid M. Cundall, (16 Ladbroke Terrace W.); J. Garnock Jones, 36 Chapel St. Liverpool;
E. Elliot; A.E. Miles; Mrs. Manuel; Miss Van de Weyer, 10 De Vere Gardens W.; J. Maclean, 7 Hatmarket; Arthur L.
Stride, Bush Hall, Hatfield; G.P. Jacomb Hood; Woodhouse Braine (c/o [A.J. LePatourel]). The other subscribers
w ere: James Hayllar, Castle Priory, Wellingford; G.I. Ingram; A.W. Rixon; 57, St Charles Square, Notting Hill; R.W. More Details
W illiams, 51 Rupert Street; Noel L. Pocock, Basing Chambers, Basinghall St. E.C.; Geo. E. Fairchild, 19
Harrington Square; C.D. Abel; Leslie Thomson; A. Smythe, Alliance Bank, Camden Tow n; Edw ard Pullan, Royal
Oak Hotel, Bethw s-y-Coed. N. Wales; Richard Worthington; W.F. Mills, (Messrs. New mans, Soho Square); Alfred
Leach, Wakefield; Mrs. Bronson, 26 Hans Place; Fred Ingle, 5 W hitehall; J.E. Grace; W.A. Watts, St. Ives, Hunts.;
N. Shepherd, 101 Bermondsy New Road; S. Payne, Guildhall E.C.; H.W. Thomson; David Law ; John Travis Clegg;
W.F. Mills; A. Thomson; C.I. Singleton, 8. Stapels Inn; Mons. Druet; G.F. Munn; Miss Gribhill, 1 Albert Hall,
Hatfield; G. Colquhune; G.F. Munn; W ilfrid Ball and W.F. Mills
MS Whistler R173
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East,
S.W., January 15 1887. 'Dear W histler' Asks W histler to let Messrs. Lew is and himself know if he approves of More Details
James S. Hill, E. Aubrey Hunt, David Law , Mortimer L. Menpes and James Maculloch being signatories to the
bond for the loan of £500 'Yours truly/Horace H. Cauty'
MS Whistler R174
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East,
January 1887. Information and submission form for the 64th Annual Exhibition. 'Works of Art' must be submitted More Details
on Monday and Tuesday 7-8th March and sculpture on 26 March. 'Horace H. Cauty,/Secretary.'
Special notice to members re. 64th exhibition
MS Whistler R175
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A.J. LePatourel, secretary, Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall
East, S.W. Feb 9 1887. 'Dear Sir- Kindly let me know w hether a letter from the Trustees of the 'British More Details
More Details
Institution' to the President of the Society of British Artists- 2 July last, w as sent on to Mr. Burr? It never
reached me- It is asserted in last w eeks Athenaeum as beyond doubt that such letter w as sent. I must know
about this at once please (sic) as I mean to reply in this w eeks paper'
MS Whistler R176
Letter from A.J. LePatourel, acting secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, [Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall East, S.W.], [Feb. 1887] 'Dear Sir No letter from the Trustees of the British Institution to Mr. Burr w as More Details
received in July. Had such a letter come to hand I should have laid it before the council- Yours very truly/A.J.
LePatourel/Act Sec'
MS Whistler R177
Letter from A.J. LePatourel, acting secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, [Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall East, S.W.], [Feb. 1887] 'Dear Sir No letter from the Trustees of the British Institution to Mr. Burr w as More Details
received in July. Had such a letter come to hand I should have laid it before the council- Yours very truly/A.J.
LePatourel/Act Sec'
MS Whistler R179
Letter from H. Cauty to James McNeill W histler. 20 Gordon Place, Kensington, Monday [1887 ?] 'Dear W histler'
Soon after the Society w as granted a Charter they set up a school w hich ran for several years. Cauty w ill see if
Roberts can remember anything about this: and suggests Hanson consults the minute books of the Society More Details
during that period. The Institute has no Charter: but claimed the opening of their exhibitions to the public, and
by setting up a school- w hich has since closed- they w ere the equivalent of an Academy. The Royal Society of
Watercolours also has no charter: there is some information about it in the Year's Art for 1885 'Yours
truly/Horace H. Cauty'
MS Whistler R180
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, secretary, Society of British Artists. July 4 1887. 'Dear Mr. Cauty- More Details
I beg to acknow ledge receipt of your note-and to assure you that I am giving the matter my most earnest
attention- but have meanw hile nothing ready for communication- Very faithfully Yours/J. Mc.Neill. W histler'
MS Whistler R181
Letter from Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Society of British Artists, [Suffolk Street, Pall Mall East, S.W.],
July 19th 1887. 'Dear Sir, I am desired by the Council to enquire w hether the address to Her Majesty has been More Details
draw n up, according to the resolution passed at the meeting held on June 14th; and at w hate date it is likely
to be presented. Aw aiting your reply./I am, dear Sir/yours faithfully/A.J. LePatourel/Act. Secretary'.
Draft of letter to W indsor on verso
MS Whistler R182
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A.J. LePatourel [Acting Secretary], [Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall East, S.W.]. Aug 1 1887. 'Sir' W histler cannot attend the meeting that night. The Society left W histler
and the secretary to spend one guinea on the Memorial to her Majesty: so W histler has undertaken to arrange More Details
it himself and w ill let them know w hat happens. 'I have Sir the honour to be/Your obedient Servant/J.A.Mc.N.
W histler'.
2 drafts for this letter in W histler's hand, on f.s. w ritten on 3 sides, are BP II 5/27 (R183) & BP II 5/28 (R184).
R182 'On my return to tow n' - W histler
MS Whistler R183
Draft from James McNeill W histler to A.J. LePatourel [Acting Secretary], [Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street,
W histler'.
R183 'Please to present my compliments' - W histler
MS Whistler R184
Draft from James McNeill W histler to A.J. LePatourel [Acting Secretary], [Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street,
W histler'.
R184 'Please to present my compliments' - Charles Hanson
MS Whistler R185
Draw ing for the Lion by W histler. c Aug. 1887. More Details
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Draw ing for the Lion by W histler. c Aug. 1887.

Draw ing for the Lion by W histler. c Aug. 1887.
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3 proofs of new lion design for Royal Society of British Artists.


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Envelope. 3 proofs of new lion design for Royal Society of British Artists. More Details
MS Whistler R197
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Secretary ?], Royal Society of British Artists. [1887 ?] 'Urgent /To
receive a communication of the utmost importance from the President,- by w hom your attendance is urgently More Details
requested-'
MS Whistler R198
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [A member], [Royal Society of British Artists]. [1887] 'Sir,' At the next More Details
General Meeting of the Society on Monday 5 September the President w ill show the Memorial w hich w as
presented to the Queen and hopes that all the members w ill be present to see it. 'I am [illeg]'
MS Whistler R200
Minutes. [Sept 1887] 'The President, w ho had announced to the Society...' The President read the
correspondence betw een himself and the Home Department culminating in the granting of the title of 'Royal' to More Details
the Society; and then the members w ere able to see the Memorial w hich the Secretary of State had entrusted
to W histler for a brief period. (unsigned).
Extract from the minutes of the meeting w hen the address w as show n to the Royal Society of British Artists
MS Whistler R201
Letter from A.J. LePatourel, acting secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk
Street, Pall Mall East, S.W.,Sept 26 1887. 'Dear Sir Enclosed I beg to send you copy of the rough minutes of the More Details
last meeting of the Society as desired, I am,/dear Sir/ Yours faithfully/A.F. LePatourel/Act Secry'
MS Whistler R211
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Horace H. Cauty, secretary, Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall, London. Dec 12 1887. 'Dear Mr Secretary' 'I beg formally to state' W histler intends to discuss w ith the More Details
Society the letting of the galleries for meetings during the exhibition. He thinks this dangerous to the paintings
and the Society's reputation as he has already told C. 'And, I am,/Dear Mr Secretary/Faithfully/(signed) J. McN.
W histler'
MS Whistler R212
Letter from Royal Society of British Artists to James McNeill W histler. Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London, [1888]
'Candidates must send in their applications... to the Secretary, 20 Gordon Place, Kensington, by February 20th, More Details
1888.' The Keeper w ill be on duty during exhibitions in the Gallery from 10-6 daily starting in March. (unsigned).
Advertisement for post of Keeper of Galleries
MS Whistler R213
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, secretary, Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,
London. Jan 17 1888. 'Dear Mr Secretary- Pray present my compliments to the Gentlemen of the Council, and More Details
beg them not to w ait for me, as I shall not have the honour of presiding at the meeting tonight./Accept, dear
Mr. Secretary, the assurance of my esteem, and believe me,/Faithfully/JMcN. W histler'
MS Whistler R214
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee, Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,
London. Jan 30 1888. 'Gentlemen- I beg, w ith my compliments to yourselves, that you w ill not w ait for me this
evening, as I shall not have the honour of presiding at your meeting. And I am Gentlemen/Your most More Details
humble,/obedient Servant (unsigned) ps. enclosed I send application from a Mr Bow den for the Secretaryship. I
know nothing of him. And I take this occasion to express my regret at the loss of the services of the gentleman
w ho is leaving us.'
MS Whistler R215
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,
London, Apl 21st 1888. 'Dear Sir' W histler should have paid his annual call of £7 for 1887 before January 1888 More Details
and if the Council does not receive it before 30 June they w ill put this in the hands of their solicitor 'Yours
faithfy./Horace H. Cauty/Secretary'
MS Whistler R216
Letter from Horace Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall
Mall East, S.W., April 30 1888. 'Dear Sir,' The next meeting of the Society is on Monday 7 May 1888 at 8pm. :
they w ill consider the President's resolution w hich w as deferred from 1 Nov. 1887 to exclude members of the
Society w ho are members of another Society from certain Committees and the Council: and the Secretary's More Details
addition to Rule 11 that members w ho have not paid their subscription by 1 January of any year shall not be
able to vote: and a proposition by Henley that the Secretary should be exempt from paying the annual
subscription! 'I am, Dear Sir,/Your obedient servant,/Horace H. Cauty,/Secretary'
MS Whistler R217
Letter from 9 members to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,
London,May 4 1888. 'Sir, The undersigned members of the Royal Society of British Artists request that a Special
Meeting of the Society be called under the conditions of the 10th clause of the Charter to consider the follow ing More Details
resolution "that Mr. J. Mc.Neill W histler be requested to resign his membership of the Society" We are, Sir/Your
obedient Servants/W illiam Holyoake V.P./Horace H. Cauty Secretary/L.C. Henley Audtr./A W histler Weedon/Chas.
Cattermore/Geo. A. Holmes/Walter. I. Morgan/Thos Roberts./T.B. Hardy/'.
9 autograph signatures of members w ere called to meeting to ask W. to resign
MS Whistler R218
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Horace H. Cauty, secretary, Royal Society of British Artists, [Suffolk Street,
Pall Mall, London]. May 6 1888. 'Sir,-I beg to acknow ledge letter calling for special General Meeting, to consider
the follow ing resolution:-/"That Mr J. McNeill W histler be requested" "to resign his membership of the Society." More Details
Pray present my compliments to the distinguished Gentlemen w ho sign the document, and issue immediate
orders for calling together the Society as requested, And, I have the honour to be,/Sir,/Your obedient, humble
Servant,/(signed) J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler R219
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary, W. Dorcy pp. to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk
Street, Pall Mall, London, June 13th 1888. 'Sir,' W histler's resignation w as noted in the minutes of the annual More Details
meeting of 4 June: but C. requires it in w riting, to take effect six months from the date of resignation. 'Yours
faithfy./pp H.H. Cauty/W. Dorcy.'
MS Whistler R220
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall
East, S.W., June 25 1888. 'Dear Sir,' The next meeting of the Society is on Monday 2 July at 8 p.m. At the A.G.M.
on 4 June 1888 W yke Bayliss, F.S.A. w as elected President, W. Holyoake, Vice-President; David Law , treasurer; More Details
H.H. Cauty, Secretary; A.W. Weedon and L.C. Henley auditors; W.H.J. Boot, C. Cattermole, W.J. Morgan; T.
Roberts, C.A. Smith and G.S. Walters to the Council; L.C. Henley, J.E. Grace and C.A. Smith to the Hanging
Committee; Yeend King, A.W. Strutt, J. Smart, R.S.A., T.B. Kennington and M.P. Lindner as members of the
Committee of Selection and Supervision. 'I am, Dear Sir,/Your obedient Servant,/Horace H. Cauty,/Secretary.'
MS Whistler R221
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Committee], Royal Society of British Artists. [Chenonceaux],
'Gentlemen-' W histler is at Chenonceau, the chateau of Francis and Diane de oitiers w hich is about to be sold More Details
at auction. He w ill not be able therefore to attend the next meeting of the RSBA but queries the Statement
sent by the Secretary show ing a defecit of about £1000. (unsigned).
[A partial draft of this ? w ritten in pencil in C Hanson's hand is in BP III g/28]
MS Whistler R222
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Committee], [Royal Society of British Artists]. [Touraine], [Summer
1888] 'To lay before the Royal Society of British Artists...' W histler w ishes the interview w ith the new President
W yke Bayliss w hich appeared in the Pall Mall Gazette on 6 July giving misleading information about the Society More Details
and irrevelant information about W yke Bayliss, to be discussed by the Society and if possible answ ered.
(unsigned) Notes W histler w as elected President Thursday 3 June 1886 and the Prince and Princess visited the
Society 4 April 1887
MS Whistler R223
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, 21 Nov 1888. 'Sir I beg
to acknow ledge your's of yesterday's date. As today is the Varnishing day for the outsiders exhibiting in the More Details
Society's Exhibition, I cannot consider it "a reasonable request nor a seasonable time" to inspect the Books of
the Society as the Society's officials w ill have their time fully occupied. W ith compliments I remain Yours
obediently/Horace H. Cauty'
MS Whistler R224
v Nov 22nd 1888. 'Sir,-' W histler w ill come to the Galleries of the RSBA on 23 November at 5.30p.m. to see their
accounts, in accordance w ith Clause VI in their Charter: and w ill go to Court if these are not forthcoming. 'And, I More Details
am, Sir,/Your obedient Servant,/J. Mc.Neill W histler'.
[A draft of this letter in pencil in W histler's hand is on one side of a f.s. (BP II 5/85) (dated but unsigned)]
MS Whistler R225
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, secretary, Royal Society of British Artists. [Nov 1888] 'My poor
dear overw orked Mr. Secretary!' W histler as President is entitled by the Charter w hich Cauty misquoted to
inspect the Society's books and means to do so on the follow ing day: leaving C. free to varnish any pictures he
w ishes. 'W ith many thanks-and a thousand regrets at adding to your duties,' (unsigned). More Details
[Another version of this letter: 'My poor dear overw orked and hysterical Mr. Secretary- courteous and quaint,
though careless Cauty!- .../Pleasantly Yours/JMc.Neill W histler/President' w ritten on 3 sides of f.s., holograph is
BP II 5/133 (R226)]
MS Whistler R226
Letter from James McNeill W histler to H. Cauty, secretary, Royal Society of British Artists. [Nov 1888] 'My poor
dear overw orked Mr. Secretary!' W histler as President is entitled by the Charter w hich Cauty misquoted to More Details
inspect the Society's books and means to do so on the follow ing day: leaving C. free to varnish any pictures he
w ishes. 'W ith many thanks-and a thousand regrets at adding to your duties,' (unsigned).
['Gentle Art' p.211]
MS Whistler R227
Letter from H. Cauty, secretary to James McNeill W histler. Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,
London,22 Nov 1888. 'Sir' Asks W histler for an undertaking not to publish extracts he may make from the More Details
Society's books as he has done in the past: and proposes to show him the books on the follow ing Monday. 'I
remain, Sir/Yours obediently/Horace H. Cauty'
MS Whistler R228A
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [H. Cauty, secretary], [Royal Society of British Artists]. [Nov 23 1888]
'Quite unofficially, and accepting you in your natural character of boon companion, O! naughty Cauty!' Cauty
has tw o Presidents (w hich W histler compares to having tw o Popes) but W histler is not the one w ho More Details
communicated information from the Society's books to the Pall Mall since he has never seen the books.
Suggests 'he of Noviomagus' is culprit. 'Alw ays delightedly/JMcN.W histler'.
[An unsigned draft of the letter in W histler's hand on 3 sides of f.s. is in MS W histler R228B)]
MS Whistler R229
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [H. Cauty, secretary], [Royal Society of British Artists]. Hogarth Club, 36
Dover Street, W., [1888] 'Sw eet Mr. Secretary-I fear me I must have you up for deliberate disobedience of
orders- I suppose you w ill be broken and restored to the ranks- How ever I trust you w ill defend yourself
stoutly- for, in your true character of genial companion, I delight in you- and have nevr forgotten the pleasant More Details
half hour w e spent together in the Savage Club, on the memorable afternoon (now historic) w hen the names
of the Gentlemen w ho had resigned their memberships in Suffolk Street w ere sent to the papers!- Alw ays w ith
joy/JMcN. W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler R230
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Interview er of 'the Pall Mall Gazette'. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street,
W., 4 [April 1889] 'Good! very Good!-Delicately put-as becomes the Pall Mall, & yet, you cannot be reproached More Details
w ith being "too fine for your audience"- If I could say these things as you do for me, I should at last be
understood-' (unsigned).
[Gentle Art 1890, p.221. Pall Mall Gazette 4 April 1889. Pickford Waller PCI, 69v, Metro MA, NY]
MS Whistler R230a
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Council of the Royal Society of British Artists. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover
Street, W., 'Tampering w ith Mr W histler's panel over porch of Suffolk Street Galleries President Bayliss removing More Details
traces of his Predecessor.' W histler sent a telegram to the RSBA: "Congratulations upon dignity maintained as More Details
artists left in charge of a brother artist's w ork, and upon graceful bearing as officers tow ards their late
president.'
MS Whistler R231
Letter from Brigadier Gen Ruggles to James McNeill W histler, c/o Col S C Kellog, Milt Attache, US Embassy, Paris,
France directed to 86 rue N D des Champs. War Department, April 26 1895. 'My dear W histler:--' Their class is
to have a reunion at West Point in June. Averell, Johnnie Nichols, Elliot and David Gregg and all urge W histler to More Details
attend it. Remembers Bentz's bugle: and W histler's remark to Fitz John Parker w hen he had been throw n by a
horse that he could not imagine people keeping such a horse for amusement. 'Faithfully,/your friend and
classmate,/F. D. Ruggles.'
MS Whistler R232
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler. 19 Grande Road, Kingston-on-Thames, 1/1/90. 'Dear Sir'
He w ould like details about W ilde and 'The Decay of Lying'. He alw ays thought the article in Vanity Fair very
curious. R. review ed W ilde's poems eight years ago for Vanity Fair, and considered him a plagiarist: and the More Details
article in the Nineteenth Century made R. think he had been unjust. R. w ould like to join w ith W histler in
attacking such plagiarism. Haggard has been attacking R. R. w ould give up w riting if he could not do better
than W ilde. 'Yours truly/James Runciman'
MS Whistler R233
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler. Grange Villa, Kingston-on-Thames, 19/1/90. 'Dear Mr
W histler' He accuses W ilde, Haggard, Anstey and Gordon of stealing the w ork of others. An article R. did for the
Standard in September 1883 has been published w ord for w ord recently by someone else. His friend W.E. More Details
Henley has suffered the same. W hen R. read 'The Decay of Lying he thought he had misjudged W ilde. He w ould
like to know w hat W histler w rote to W ilde. W ilde obviously is not prepared to acknow ledge W histler's merit.
'Yours truly/J Runciman'
MS Whistler R234
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler. 19 Grange Road, Kingston-on-Thames, 21/1/90. 'Dear Mr
W histler' He thanks W histler for sending the papers and w ill return the magazine shortly. Cecil Raleigh had told
R. about the Ten O'Clock just after 'the first trial': and R. can see how it relates to 'The Art of Lying'. W ilde must More Details
have put together many of W histler's ideas in it. R. contributed a note on the magazines tw o w eeks ago in
Vanity Fair w hich has frightened W ilde. R.'s brother, a painter, lives near W histler and is very good. 'Yours
truly/James Runciman'
MS Whistler R235
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler. Fairfield North, Kingston-on-Thames, 19/6/90. 'Dear Mr
W histler' He thinks the book very w itty. He notes that W ilde's epigram 'Vulgarity begins at home' is not original. More Details
He liked Henley's note from the Scots Observer. R. is starting a series of satirical articles for the World. He offers
to send W histler a verse addressed to W ilde, and w onders how a man of W histler's brilliance could have ever
been a friend of W ilde's: and w hy people admire W ilde's w ork at all. 'Yours very truly/James Runciman'
MS Whistler R236
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea S.W. [Env.]. Kingston-on-
Thames, 20/6/90. 'Dear Mr W histler' He has to finish an article and has no time to mend the 'ode' w hich has More Details
been torn. 'In haste/J R'.
New spaper cutting re. Oscar W ilde enclosed
MS Whistler R237
Letter from James Runciman to James McNeill W histler. Fairfield, Kingston-upon-Thames,7 [or 1 ?] /9/90. 'W hat
the devil are you thinking about? Don't you know that Moore is a good fellow ?' R. thinks that it w ill do no good More Details
for Moore and W histler to hurt each other and w ill only provide amusement for people of lesser ability. 'James
Runciman'
MS Whistler R238
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Runciman.[October 1890] 'My dear Mr Runciman-' It w as R. w ho
show ed W histler the copy of the Haw k containing both the article by R. and Moore's unjust attack on a dead More Details
man, and W histler is grateful for him. W histler enjoyed giving Moore the punishment he deserved in public.
(unsigned incomplete)

Documents from Ruskin. 1. Presscutting : caricature of 'Mr. J. W histler. "An Arrangement in done brow n."' signed
AB, show ing W histler painting 'Damages one farthing' on a canvas. [Dec. 1878] 2. Presscutting, reproduction of More Details
W histler's etching of Joe 1862.
[From the How ell letterbook]
MS Whistler S2
Letter from Sidney J. Low , Editor to Messrs. G & W Webb, 11 Austin Friars, E.C. St James' Gazette, W hitefriars,
E.C., 13 September 1890. 'Gentlemen' Acknow ledges their letter of 12 September. He could not print W histler's
letter of the previous day in full. He w ill not comment on the alterations they say he made in Moore's article and
since W histler did not w ish specifically to answ er the statements about himself they have published a general More Details
denial by W histler of these in todays issue of the St. James's Gazette, p.4. He encloses a copy. Their solicitors
are Messrs. Freshfield & W illiams, 5 Bank Buildings, Lothbury E.C. 'I am, your obedient servant/Sidney J.
Low /Editor, St James's Gazette.'
MS Whistler S3
Letter from Sidney J. Low , Editor to Messrs. G & W Webb, 11 Austin Friars, E.C. St James' Gazette, W hitefriars,
E.C., 13 September 1890. 'Gentlemen' Acknow ledges their letter of 12 September. He could not print W histler's
letter of the previous day in full. He w ill not comment on the alterations they say he made in Moore's article and More Details
since W histler did not w ish specifically to answ er the statements about himself they have published a general
denial by W histler of these in todays issue of the St. James's Gazette, p.4. He encloses a copy. Their solicitors
are Messrs. Freshfield & W illiams, 5 Bank Buildings, Lothbury E.C. 'I am, your obedient servant/Sidney J.
Low /Editor, St James's Gazette.'
MS Whistler S4
Letter from George Augustus Sala to James McNeill W histler. Putney, Wednesday (nd.) 'My pinxor mio' Due to S's
liver complaint, he w ill have to put off the dinner until Saturday at 6.30. Asks W histler to make his apologies to More Details
W histler's brother. 'G.A. Sala'
MS Whistler S5
Letter from George Augustus Sala to James McNeill W histler. 12 Terrace, Putney, S.W., Thursday [1871 x 5 ?] 'My
dear W histler' S has a pied a terre at 32 Great College St. Camden Tow n N.W. and asks W histler to come up More Details
and bring anyone w ith him 'of the right description', and [P.G.] Hamerton's Etching and Etchers, if W histler has
finished it. Asks W histler if he saw S's article on the Dudley Gallery. 'G.A.S.'
MS Whistler S6
Letter from George Augustus Sala to James McNeill W histler. 12 The Terrace, Putney, Monday [nd 1876?] 'My
dear W histler' Obscure references to Benjamin Franklin Butler and analogy w ith himself as the 'Beast of the
Pound'. Invective against [P.G.] Hamerton, w hose book Etchings and Etchers S has just read. Criticises More Details
Hamerton's ow n etchings and the content of the book. Asks W histler to call in the evening and take the book. S
encloses a scrap by 'a young lady friend of mine' 'G.A.S.'
[2nd. ed. of Etching & Etchers is 1876, probably the one W histler read]
MS Whistler S7
Letter from George Augustus Sala to James McNeill W histler. 91 Victoria Street, [London] S.W.,Tuesday 29
November 1887. 'My dear W histler' S. corrects W. on the meaning of Boulingrin, (English "bow ling green"
Gallicised), w hich w as a source of controversy the previous evening, w ith one of W histler's French friends. More Details
'Homer nods sometimes', and S. cites the Grand Dictionnaire Universel du XIX Siecle of Rose Larousse. S. states
that 'The greatest painters of the age are Frith, Horsley, Frank Holl, Halle and Armitage.' 'alw ays faithfully/G.A.
Sala'
MS Whistler S8
Letter from Malcolm C. Salaman to James McNeill W histler. 24 Sutherland Gardens, [London] W., Jan 2/89. 'My
dear W histler' Asks w hen W histler is leaving for America, and w hether he w ill be able to accompany S. round
the National Gallery for the purposes of the article w hich S. intends to w rite. S. explains that he has been More Details
sacked from the Manchester Courier for his pro-W histler view s on art, but that this does not affect him and he
w ill continue to w rite articles in support of W histler. The local critic on the Courier praises Frith and is popular
w ith the editor 'Yours ever/Malcolm C. Salaman'
MS Whistler S10
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Madame Salleron. Algers, 3 Jan 1901. 'Madame -' Thanks her for her letter
w hich has follow ed him here. Explains his position in the matter of the carpets w hich she shakes out of the
w indow to get rid of the dust into his garden. He retained the carpet that w as dropped, as evidence. If the
carpet is as fine an oriental piece as she describes it w ill not be hurt by the w inter w eather. The very More Details
suggestion casts doubt on her aspersions of its value. Address reply to "Oriental & Peninsular Company"
Marseilles. 'Veuillez agreer, Madame' etc "J.McNeill W histler".
[His neighbour at 110 Rue du Bac, Paris]
MS Whistler S11
Letter from Linley Sambourne to James McNeill W histler. St. Peters, Thanet. [?], 1. Dec/78. 'Dear Mr W histler.' More Details
The editor told him to draw something of the trial for Punch this w eek. He has done so but hopes he w ill not
offend W histler for he sympathises w ith him. 'Believe me/sincerely yours/Linley Sambourne'
MS Whistler S12
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Linley Sambourne. Dec. [1878] 'My dear Sambourne-' He looks forw ard to
seeing S.'s picture of himself in Punch and assures him he is delighted w ith the case. He enjoyed seeing Tom
Taylor, Frith, Burne Jones and Titian combined against him, on Ruskin's side: even if the Titian show ed a portrait More Details
of George III under that of the Doge: and Moore said the Titian w as no good. 'Ever yours/J A [McN W ]-'.
[The portrait of the Doge Andrea Gritti w as produced at the trial and Huddleston cited the case referred to by
W histler w hen a Titian rubbed dow n turned out to have an portrait of George III underneath]
MS Whistler S13
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Linley Sambourne. The W hite House, Chelsea, Dec. [1878] 'My dear
Sambourne-' He looks forw ard to seeing S's portrait of himself in Punch. His case brought about the unusual More Details
combination of Punch, Tom Taylor, Frith, Burne Jones and Titian arrayed on the side of Ruskin. This delighted W.
'Ever yours/J A McN. W histler'
MS Whistler S15
Letter from Leigh Sampson to James McNeill W histler. 39 Corrance Road, Brixton, London S.W., 11 September
1891. 'Dear Sir' S. has just returned from Scarborough, w here he w ent for health reasons. S. returns the
etchings w hich w ere framed by S's brother to protect them from ill usage. The etchings w ere of inestimable use
to the school, although his brother w ished they had margins. Describes it as 'somew hat of a mutilation' of 'such More Details
beautiful w orks'. Asks for them to be exchanged for four others w ith margins, for w hatever sum W histler
stipulates. S. apologises for not coming in person as W histler has repeatedly invited him. S's medical man is
Doctor W.J. Covyn (?) of Trew irgie House (?) Acre Lane, Brixton, and he w ill be able to tell W histler of S's terrible
condition. 'I remain dear Sir/ your very obedient Servant/ Leigh Sampson'
MS Whistler S16
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Leigh Sampson, [39 Corrance Road, Brixton, London S.W.]. [1891] 'Dear
Sir' Offers sympathy for S's condition and terrible health. Asks S to point out to his brother that the etchings are
purposely cut w ithout margins, and encloses a copy of his "Proposition", in w hich the question of margins is More Details
treated. W histler has reframed the etchings as they should be, and asks S to send them to his brother, and
never to send them back 'w ith false margins'. Advises S's brother to obtain a copy of The Gentle Art w here he
w ill find W histler's "Proposition" printed 'Believe me, dear Sir / very faithfully yours JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Senor Sarasate. nd. [1883x4] 'Cher Maestro-' They think S. sounded More Details
splendid and looked fine, and W histler hopes his portrait caught the attitude. He asks S. to arrive early for
lunch tomorrow . (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Senor Sarasate. 13 Tite Street, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [1883x4] 'Cher
Maestro' He expects S. at 10.30 next morning and w ants to get to w ork before lunch. He encloses a card w ith More Details
his address & looks forw ard to receiving S. in his studio 'Cher Maestro je vous serre la main.../(sg) W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Senor Sarasate. 13 Tite Street, Chelsea Embankment, nd. [1883 x 4] 'Il y
a peutetre quelque malheur absurde avec la lettre...' S. cannot have received the letter W histler sent More Details
yesterday. If he can return in the cab W histler has sent W histler w ill be w aiting in the studio. They w ill have
lunch and then S. can dress and get ready to pose. 'Venez- je vous prie./W histler'
MS Whistler S17
Letter from Pablo de Sarasate to The Gentlemen of a Committee [ie Symons]??. Berlin. or Boulevard
Malesherbes 112, Paris, 30 Dec 1888. 'Gentlemen' Apologises for the delay in replying to their letter, because S More Details
has been travelling. Accepts invitation to attend the dinner given in W histler's honour 'Yours very
truly/Sarasate'.
[Really too early a date for the Criterion dinner]
MS Whistler S18
Letter from Pablo de Sarasate to James McNeill W histler. Berlin, 16 fevrier. [c.1888?] 'Cher ami' S has been
travelling for three months, and hardly ever sees his studio. S hopes to return to Paris about March 20th. W hile
S. has been aw ay W histler must have spent some time in Paris, and he must now know of the masterpiece
that he has created. 'Le fameuse Charles' is alw ays there and he w ill care for W histler and W histler w ill be able More Details
to take baths every morning. S w ill be charmed to see W histler in London, and expresses his hopes for the
success of his 'other self' [the portrait Sarasate] w hich W histler w ill exhibit undoubtedly at the Royal Academy?
'Viva Don Cresto!' (?). The candles don't ? in W histler's delightful candle holders w hich doesn't prevent them
from being ? along the w alls like marvellous artefacts. 'Tres presse, tout a vous ? Pablo Sarasate'
MS Whistler S20
Letter from Pablo de Sarasate to James McNeill W histler. [c. 1890 x 3] 'Impossible mon cher frere...' S. departs More Details
the morning after next for Paris and cannot see W histler tomorrow , but suggests W histler visits Madame, 112
Bd. Malesherbes. S. expresses his devotion, and admiration for W histler 'jusqu'a la mort'
MS Whistler S21
Letter from Pablo de Sarasate to James McNeill W histler. 18-5-93. 'Cher maitre et ami' S expresses his pride More Details
and happiness in making his first visit to London on W histler's instignation. Expresses his pleasure in the
immortality w hich W histler's art has created. Pays resepcts to Mrs W histler 'Pablo de Sarasate'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Senor Sarasate. London, 9 July 1893. 'Mon cher ami-' Duret has just
visited them and announced S.'s return. W histler invites him to lunch on Wednesday and asks him to tell More Details
Goldschmidt W histler has a new proof to add to his collection. 'Toujours/(Butterfly).'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Senor Sarasate. [21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea], nd. [1890x2] 'Mon cher ami-'
They w ere sorry not to be able to dine w ith S. at Mme. Lew is's house yesterday. W histler has not been able to
throw off a bout of 'flu. He is going to Paris tomorrow for ten days. Then they must have dinner and discuss More Details
'ces chers fiarchini'. He sends his regards to Goldschmidt and Mme. Marx. 'Toujours./'(signed w ith butterfly).
[Goldschmidt noted W histler and Sarasate called themselves 'les Freres Fiarchini' because they w ere so
successful]
MS Whistler S22
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.S. Sargent. [1889] 'My dear Sargent-' He encloses an account of an affair
concerning [Stott] of Oldham, because he remembers S. could never envisage [Stott] as a 'preux Chevalier'. He More Details
also encloses the copy of Mallarmé's translation S. w anted. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[A copy of Le Ten o'clock in Mallarmé's translation, inscribed to Sargent, remained in W histler's possession and
is now in GUL, but obviously he sent another one]
MS Whistler S23
Letter from J.S. Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 33, Tite St., Chelsea, S.W., [1889] 'My dear W histler' He
thanks W histler for sending him Mallarmé's translation but does not w ant to know about the scalp: 'Shake not More Details
your gory locks at me!' etc. 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'
MS Whistler S24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.S. Sargent. [1889] 'Quite charming my dear Sargent!-' The one W histler More Details
kicked is exhibiting in Paris w ithout his 'Oldham' w hich W histler must have kicked off. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler S25
Letter from James McNeill W histler to John Singer Sargent. [1889?] 'Quite charming my dear Sargent!' Confirms
S's view that it w as indeed "a foul body"... "for my 'little hand'... my 'little foot' to come upon!" But he [W illiam
Stott of Oldham] exhibits in Paris w ithout 'Oldham', so W histler supposes that he must have "kicked it off More Details
altogether!!" 'Alw ays mon cher' (butterfly signature).
[This sequence of letters could date from 1887 but McKim suggests 1889: the Stott disagreement started in
1887. McKim suggests 1889 - w hen they w ere friendly. W histler's disagreement w ith Stott started 1887.
Butterfly agrees w ith 1887]
MS Whistler S27
Letter from J.S. Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 33, Tite St., Chelsea S.W., Wednesday [1889] 'My dear
W histler' The sculptor Carriès (65 Bd. Arago) has asked S to bring W histler the pottery as a "temoignage" of
admiration. It is a specimen of gres he is experimenting w ith, and he is attempting to make a larger scale
version w hich w ill be as acceptable as the one in question. Carries is thinking of having an exhibition here More Details
[London]. Everyone is clamouring for W histler in Paris 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'.
[McKim letter 27.8.72: Art & Decoration : he made a monumental door from coloured stonew are for Princess
Montbeliard (1887-92) she w as W innie Singer and by 2nd marriage 1893 Princesse Edmond de Polignac - an
important commission]
MS Whistler S28
Letter from J.S. Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 33, Tite St., Chelsea S.W., [1889] 'My dear W histler' Carries's
jug is still w ith S. In case W histler did not get his note S. repeats the information contained in it- the address,
Carriès's present experience in gres, etc. S. is off to Paris at 1, rue Tronchet. Asks W histler to let him know if he More Details
is going there 'Yours alw ays/John S Sargent'.
[Note referred to is BP II 31/16 (S27). Sargent stayed at 1 Rue Trouchet for his visit to Exp. Universelle 1889
w hen he w as painting the Japanese Dancers. Carries lives at 65 Bd. Arago (Paris directory 1893) (McKim)]
MS Whistler S29
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. Morgan Hall, Fairford, Glos., Dec 13 [1892] 'Cher
Maitre' Charles McKim, architect w ho designed the Boston Library w ill be coming to see W histler bringing a note More Details
of introduction from Sargent. McKim urged the Trustees to commission W histler to carry out part of the
decoration and if W histler is still interested McKim w ill tell him w hat they w ant. 'Sincerely yours/John S Sargent'.
[Bates Hall, Boston Pub. Lib.]
MS Whistler S30
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. Morgan Hall, Fairford, Glos., [1892] 'My dear W histler'
Abbey and S. talked to McKim and the President of the Board of Trustees, Abbott, today. They think they can
convince the donors of money that W histler should carry out the decoration of the 'very holy of holies.' S. More Details
invites W histler to dine w ith them in Paris at Foyot's on Saturday and they hope to persuade him. S. means to
see Courbon but his main reason for coming over is to see W histler and if W histler w ill not consider the
decoration he should let S. know . 'Sincerely yours/John S. Sargent'
MS Whistler S31
Letter from John S. Sargent to James McNeill W histler, [Rue du Bac, Paris]. Morgan Hall, Fairford, More Details
Gloucestershire, [Jan 1894] 'My dear W histler' He is w orried by W histler's letter. He has not been asked to
change his nationality and remains American. The Abbeys send their regards 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'

Letter from John S. Sargent to W histler, James McNeill, [Rue du Bac, Paris]. Morgan Hall, Fairford,
Gloucestershire, [Jan 1894] 'My dear W histler' He is w orried by W histler's letter. He has not been asked to More Details
change his nationality and remains American. The Abbeys send their regards 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'.
Ms. copy in W histler's hand w ritten on one side of lined page in letterbook
MS Whistler S32
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire, 16 January
[1894] 'My dear W histler' Thanks W. & his w ife for their congratulations. S. can detect no trace of irony in the
message, & w onders if he is to be "debarred from all good things that the institution w hich annexed me has More Details
the gift of eliciting from you". Abbey and his w ife send their greetings and ask w hen W histler is coming [to
America]. S. may see W. in the spring in London or Paris. 'Yours sincerely John S. Sargent'.
[Sargent w as elected ARA in 1894. He w as staying at Morgan Hall w ith Edw in Abbey 1891-5 (McKim)]

Letter from John S. Sargent to James McNeill W histler, [Rue du Bac, Paris]. Morgan Hall, Fairford, More Details
Gloucestershire, [16 Jan 1894].
MS copy of BP II S/33 in W histler's hand w ritten on 1 side of lined page in letterbook.
MS Whistler S33
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 33, Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W., Thursday 1895x6.
'Dear W histler' S. is now in full sw ing at Tite St, w ith an aged sitter. Offers W histler one or other of S's studios
in Fulham Rd., to have all to himself if he w ants. If not S. may offer one to Helleu w ho is coming over to do some More Details
w ork. 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'.
[W histler borrow ed his studio "The Avenue" 76 Fulham Rd, Studio No.12 in Jan 1896. (See BP II 13/185) &
Pennell Sargent had used W histler's Tite St studio in Jan 1889]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to John S. Sargent, [Morgan Hall, Fairford, Gloucestershire]. 110 Rue du Bac,
Jan 20 1894. 'No my dear Sargent!' Irony cannot penetrate 'in there', 'as Carlyle is supposed to have said of More Details
the South Kensington Museum'. He asks if S. gave up his nationality w hen he joined the Associates. He invites
S. to visit them. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler S34
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 33, Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W., Nov. 1st. [1897] 'My
dear W histler' Mrs. Gardner w rote to S. about the possibility of putting the Peacock Room in Bates Hall in the
Boston Library. S. asks if W histler w ould rather have it kept together in a room of the same dimensions or More Details
scattered about a large hall like that. He thinks it w ould be best together and could be used so.Tw o months
ago w hen W hite and S saw it the agent told S. it w as not for sale, but Miss Watkin may have changed her
mind. S. admired W histler's picture? at the New Gallery 'Yours sincerely/John S. Sargent'.
[Letter from Vernon Lee to F.S. Gardner 1897 suggests she bought Peacock Room]
MS Whistler S35
Letter from John Singer Sargent to James McNeill W histler. 31 Tite Street, Chelsea. S.W., Tuesday [1901] 'My
dear W histler' Thanks W histler for w riting, and for W histler's appreciation. Hopes to see W histler so that he can
give him (S) counsel on his decorations. S. could be at Fulham Rd on Friday or Saturday at 5.30 'Yours More Details
sincerely/John S. Sargent'.
[Dated by McKim "internal evidence of the Crucifix : exh. at RA 1901]
MS Whistler S37
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Editor, The Saturday Review . [December 1898] 'Sir-' The article w ritten in
bad French by their new German journalist reminds W histler of something Romeike sent him years ago. Some
of the phrases including something he is supposed to have told Joseph Pennell, are incomprehensible and More Details
possibly Yiddish. They are original: '...I w ould say to him, as Marshall MacMahon said to the negro "continuez"!-'
'And I am, Sir/Your obt..' (unsigned).
['German journalist' is Max Beerbohm. See also ER Pennell, [Dec 1898] BP II 24/25. Catalogue : Grasberger,
Philadelphia, c1926, p.7, item 12]
MS Whistler S38
Letter from W. Baptiste Scoones to James McNeill W histler. 14 [Chelsea Embankment, S.W.],24 February 1885.
'Warm greetings from No 14 my dear J. Mc. W.' Expresses his admiration for W histler's 'Ten O'clock' lecture, and More Details
W histler's intellectual achievements in the realm of art and art theory. Asks W. if he has seen the letter in
today's 'World' 'Yours sincerely/ W. Baptiste Scoones'
MS Whistler S39
Letter from W. Baptiste Scoones to James McNeill W histler. Beefsteak Club, 22 Feb 88. 'My dear W histler'
W histler's friend Curtis w as elected, but S and Sir Henry de Bathe seeing that there w as a disposition to reject
M. Monet, thought it better to let his election be postponed for 6 months. Instead Monet has been granted More Details
election for a month until he is better know n. It w ill be necessary to have Monet know n by 3 or 4 Committee
members w ho w ill be able to speak for him 6 months hence 'Yours sincerely/W histler Babtiste Scoones'.
[Re. Monet's election to Beefsteak Club]
MS Whistler S40
Letter from W. Baptiste Scoones to James McNeill W histler. 14 Chelsea Embankment, S.W., 24 July/88. 'My dear
W histler' On behalf of himself and his w ife S. thanks W histler for the gift of a lovely etching. Congratulates More Details
W histler on his marriage, and analogises W histler's w ork w ith that of the Butterfly in 'its change of state'.
'Sincerely yours/W. Baptiste Scoones'
MS Whistler S44
Letter from W illiam Scott to James McNeill W histler. New Athenaeum Club, 26 Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, July 3 90. More Details
'Dear W histler-' He asks W histler for the name of his tailor. He is enjoying W histler's book and mentions that on
page 48 line 3 or 4 the w ord 'no' is left out by mistake. 'Yours Ever/W illiam Scott:'
MS Whistler S45
Letter from [James Mavor] The Editor to James McNeill W histler, 454a Fulham Rd., London, S.W. The Scottish Art
Review , 243, St. Vincent Street, Glasgow , 1st. November 1888. 'Dear Sir' Asks for permission to reproduce the More Details
portrait of Carlyle in their paper. It is in the Glasgow Exhibition w hich closes shortly. He encloses a copy of the
current issue. 'Yours faithfully/The Editor.'
MS Whistler S46
Letter from James Mavor, The Editor to James McNeill W histler. Scottish Art Review , 243 St. Vincent St., More Details
Glasgow ,15th. November 1888. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for giving his permission to reproduce the portrait of
Carlyle and promises to send a proof 'Yours faithfully/James Mavor'
MS Whistler S49
Card from W. de Seidlitz to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Voltaire, Quai Voltaire, Paris, [c.1893x5?] 'Monsieur,' S.
w ould like to see W histler again, having met him at M. Ch. Ephrussi's house, and discovered he spent his youth More Details
in S.'s native land on the Baltic provinces. 'Recevez, Monsieur, l'expression de ma plus haute estime et de sonse
mon admiration. W. de Seidlitz'
MS Whistler S50
Letter from W. de Seidlitz to James McNeill W histler. Residenzstrasse 33, Blaseritz [?] pres Dresden, 24 juin
1894. 'Cher Monsieur,' The Print collection ow ns the etching Zaandam. S. ow ns four etchings and tw o More Details
lithographs by W histler w hich ultimately w ill go to the collection. They w ould be very grateful for any additions.
In addition if W histler has any 'Nocturnes Marines and Chevalet Pieces' for sale S. w ould like to see them.
'Recevez, Monsieur, l'expression de mes sentiments de plus parfaite consideration/W. de Seidlitz'
MS Whistler S53
Letter from Sew ell and Maugham, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, Rue du Bac, Paris. 54 Faubourg St
Honore, Paris, 24 Oct 94. 'Dear Sir' Sir W illiam Eden w ould like W histler to send him the portrait of his w ife More Details
w hich he has already paid for. 'Yrs faithfully/Sew ell & Maugham'
MS Whistler S54
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charles H. Shannon, The Vale, Chelsea. [1893x4] 'Dear Mr W histler'
Heinemann suggests that Rothenstein and S. should produce a portfolio of lithographs, but S discreetly More Details
inquires w hether they can do so before W histler's ow n portfolio appears for Heinemann. Ricketts joins S. in
sending best regards and w ishes. Sends W histler a copy of a number of the magazine 'Dial' 'Yours sincerely
C.H. Shannon'
MS Whistler S55
Letter from Chas. H. Shannon (Art editor) to James McNeill W histler. ('the Pageant'), 'Hazeldean', St. Peter's
Road, Broadstairs, Sept. 2 '96. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The publishers of 'The Pageant' are eager to have permission More Details
from W histler or his solicitor to reproduce a lithograph. S. has not seen Way and w ould not like 'The Pageant' to
suffer from Way's misdemeanours. 'Believe me yours very sincerely/Chas. H. Shannon-'.
[Draft of part II of memoirs on verso in W histler's hand]
MS Whistler S57
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Corporation of the tow n of Sheffield. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, More Details
Pall Mall, [1895 x 1903] 'Gentlemen-' Recommends Mr. George McCulloch for the post of Curator of their Museum
'And I have, Gentlemen./the honour to be' (unsigned)
MS Whistler S59
Letter from Frank Short to James McNeill W histler. 3, Radnor St., Chelsea, S.W., Feb. 22nd. 1885. 'My dear Sir,'
He thanks W histler for sending him a ticket for his lecture. He found W histler's ideas constructive. 'Believe me More Details
Dr Sir/Yours respectfully/Frank Short'.
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler S60
Letter from Frank Short to James McNeill W histler, 13 Tite Street, Chelsea. 3 Radnor Street, Chelsea, 26 January
1885. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a sketch on copper of W histler's The Little W hite Girl, made by S. from a photograph of
the painting w hich w as brought dow n to the Royal Institute Schools w here S. is a student. Requests W histler's More Details
permission to etch a version of the painting. Mr Linton, S's President, thought that W. might have etched the
painting himself, but S. can find no mention of it in the catalogue of W histler's etched w ork. He & his fellow
students greatly admire W histler's w ork. 'Remaining Dr. Sir/ Yours faithfully/ Frank Short'
MS Whistler S62
Letter from Frank Short to James McNeill W histler. Hindeloper Huis, Hindeloper, Friesland,Septr 18th. 1892. 'Dear
Mr W histler' Encloses formula for the Dutch Bath, and instructions for use. S. has been through Holland and
Friesland, and has been looking for old paper. He only found one book in Amsterdam. Refers to the 'noble array' More Details
of names on vellum, and expresses surprise that W histler did not receive it long ago, 'after our evening'.
Stirling Lee gave it to W m. W histler, but perhaps by this time W histler had gone to France 'Yours alw ays
sincerely Frank Short'
MS Whistler S63
Letter from Bernhard Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 12 Pembroke Gardens, Kensington, W., Wed. June 18th
1902. 'Dear Mr W histler' S. has been approached by Dr W illiamson on behalf of Messrs. Bell to produce 'a small
book on W histler for their miniature series'. S. asks W histler for any help he can offer, but such help w ould not More Details
be indispensible. S. hopes that W histler's breach w ith S's brother [Walter Sickert] w ould not prevent W histler
from giving S. permission and general sanction. W ithout such permission, S. w ould not proceed 'Alw ays your
sincere admirer/Bernhard Sickert'
MS Whistler S64
Letter from Ellen M. Cobden Sickert to James McNeill W histler, [Isle of W ight]. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South
Hampstead. N.W., 8 April 1886. 'Dear Mr. W histler' She left a message for Mr. [John] Morley, and received a letter
from Mrs. Morley today stating that though Morley w as asked to give 'Arry a testimonial he declined because he More Details
did not know anything about him. W histler can say this if he w ishes. 'It must be very cold and rainy in the Isle
of W ight'. 'Yours very truly E.M. Cobden Sickert.'
['Arry [Harry Quilter] applied for the Slade Chair of Art in the University of Cambridge in 1886, and this may be
the matter referred to in the letter]
MS Whistler S65
Letter from Ellen M. Cobden Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead.
N.W.,2nd December 1886. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks for further sittings for her portrait immediately as it is almost
a year since she had any. Mrs. S. w ill bring Sickert w ith her w hen he w ill be able to attend to any of W histler's More Details
affairs. 'Yours very sincerely Ellen M. Cobden Sickert.'
[On the back is a rough draft of a letter from W histler in pencil 'Dear Sir - I beg to acknow ledge the
consummate sense of opportunity display by the Editor of the Times in his cunning production of my perverted
letter - Mes compliments - J. McNeill W histler.' and attempts at rew ording certain phrases]
MS Whistler S66
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. Broadw ay Rectory, Worcester, [1884] 'My dear Jimmy'
Expresses dissatisfaction w ith an article by Giles[?] after W histler and S. had spent an afternoon providing him
w ith the material for it. S. hopes that no one w ill see it. 'We shall really find ourselves finishing Frank's pictures More Details
before w e have done if w e go on like this.' 'W.S.'
[Sickert in Worcester in 1884 etching]
MS Whistler S67
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. [54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.],
[March/April 1885] [...] The boy's picture is finished, and W histler should not repaint the w hole but only touch
details. The draw ing room of the Master w as mentioned in Thursday's Telegraph. S. has been using petroleum More Details
oil on canvas w hich is perfect as it keeps w et and is not sticky like turps. Cambridge 'w as astounded and
enchanted' according to S's sister w ho overheard complimentary remarks about the lecture. 'W.S.' On back of
folded sheet W histler has w ritten - 'Cambridge after "Ten O'clock"'.
[The 'Ten O'clock' w as given in Cambridge in March 1885. The "Boy" may be Stephen Manuel]
MS Whistler S67
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. [54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.],
[March/April 1885] [...] The boy's picture is finished, and W histler should not repaint the w hole but only touch
details. The draw ing room of the Master w as mentioned in Thursday's Telegraph. S. has been using petroleum More Details
oil on canvas w hich is perfect as it keeps w et and is not sticky like turps. Cambridge 'w as astounded and
enchanted' according to S's sister w ho overheard complimentary remarks about the lecture. 'W.S.' On back of
folded sheet W histler has w ritten - 'Cambridge after "Ten O'clock"'.
[The 'Ten O'clock' w as given in Cambridge in March 1885. The "Boy" may be Stephen Manuel]
MS Whistler S68
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W., [1885 x
1886] 'My dear Jimmie' Very short of money, asks W histler for the £25 advanced by S. on Mrs. S's portrait. W ill
give W histler the £100 for it w hen W histler w ishes to continue painting it. Statement of their money matters - S
has paid for his ow n portrait and is in credit to the extent of £30 advanced on portrait of Mrs. S, £5 for getting More Details
Nocturne out of paw n and £5 lent to W histler at Dieppe. Against this W histler had given S. £15 for Starr,
leaving balance of £25. Asks for cheque quickly. 'Yours W.S.'
[W histler and S w ere in Dieppe in the summer of 1885 and S's father died later that same year. In Pennell [p
232] S's portrait is mentioned under the year 1886]
MS Whistler S70
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.,[1886 x 7]
'My dear Jimmy' Has not informed W histler of the Fine Art Society business as letters are useless for discussing More Details
matters of this kind. As Mrs. Sickert is sitting to W histler soon S. w ill give W histler all the information then.
Hopes to be of assistance in other matters as w ell. 'Bien des choses a Clifton Lin W.S.'
[Mrs. S w rote to arrange sittings w ith W histler in December 1886]
MS Whistler S71
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. [54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.], [1885 x
1887] 'My dear Jimmy' Thanks W histler for the money, w hich w ill be sufficient, and now leaves S £8 in W histler's
debt. Praises Salaman's article in last Sunday's paper. 'W.S.' More Details
[Other correspondence betw een 1885 and 1887 refers to loans made by W histler to S and it is likely that this
letter w as also w ritten during this period]
MS Whistler S72
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.,
[1885 x 1887] 'The Fine Art Society have had the cheek' The Fine Art Society have sent a cheque for £54. 19. 6
as the amount due for W histler's etchings. [Ernest] Brow n's ow n bill came to seventy pounds, not including the More Details
tw o 'purloined etchings' for w hich W histler has w ritten proof in B's original receipt. S returned the cheque as
bearing no proportion to the value of etchings sold and told them to w rite direct to W histler in Paris. 'W.S.'
[The business w ith Brow n and the Fine Art Society took place betw een 1885 and 1887]
MS Whistler S73
1887] 'My dear Jimmy' Assures W histler that he w ill settle the matter of the transactions by [Ernest] Brow n of
the Fine Art Society. Both S. and Menpes can sw ear that the agreement w as that only £20 w orth of etchings
should be sold and the rest returned; any others sold by B. w ere therefore purloined and W histler has the
right to have them back or be compensated. Referring to the Exhibition Committee S. adds that, though More Details
anxious to look after W histler's interests, he feels that as he w ill be aw ay w hen the main business is taking
place, he should leave the w ork to those on the spot. 'W.S.'
[The business of Brow n and the Fine Art Society took place betw een 1885 and 1887. It is not clear w hat
Exhibition committee is referred to. It may be that of the Society of British Artists, although Sickert w as not a
member]
MS Whistler S74
1887] 'My dear Jimmy' Maintains that, though he has never been indifferent to anything concerning W, he must
preserve his ow n independence; this is w hat he is doing over the matter of the Institute. Adds that he w ill
send copies of the correspondence w ith the Fine Art Society. Apologises for the delay in doing so but w as
w aiting to see George Lew is. Has now taken the opinion of Mr. Lickjolo[?] w hich is that W histler has no case. More Details
'W.S.'
[The business of the Fine Art Society referred to took place w hile W histler had his studio in Fulham Road during
the years 1885 to 1887. George Lew is had dealt w ith some of W histler's legal affairs; Mr. Lickjolo[?] appears to
have been another law yer. Institute of Oil Painters (1888) at w hich Sickert exhibited. No.279 The Height of the
Season, Dieppe]
MS Whistler S75
1897] 'Dear Jimmy' 'Mr. Fisher of Hill Top, Midhurst bought tw o proofs of one of your etchings some time ago for
10 shillings apiece and sold them the other day to a collector one for £34, and the other for £37! A fact w hich I More Details
think may be useful to you, and should be noted.' 'W.S.'
[Sickert bought the house in Hampstead in 1885 and remained on friendly terms w ith W histler till 1897. S w as
staying in Midhurst in 1889]
MS Whistler S76
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W., [c.
October 1887] 'My dear Jimmy' [Ernest] Brow n w as distressed at his mistake w hich it w as impossible to put
right as the etchings had been sold and sold again. S hopes that W histler w ill find the enclosed explanation
satisfactory; if so, S w ill accept the cheque. 'Alw ays W.S.' On top right hand corner W histler has w ritten 'printed More Details
Indian Muslin Shoolbred 314 Evans Oxford St near Vere St'.
[Date inferred from mourning paper as S's father died at the end of 1885. The Fine Art Society business also
took place betw een 1885 and 1887. The enclosure w ith the letter is missing]
MS Whistler S77
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W., [1887]
Contains a sketch of a Butterfly in bed draw n by S. Underneath is w ritten - 'The "beauty-sleep" of the butterfly,
preparatory to a royal interview -'. More Details
[In 1887, W, as President of the Society of British Artists, w as invited to the Jubilee ceremonies at Westminster
Abbey, the State Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, and the Naval Review off Spithead. Also in that year the
Prince of Wales attended the Exhibition of the Society of British Artists]
MS Whistler S78
'My dear Jimmy' Encloses a cheque for £42. 10/-, the balance for Mrs. Sickert's portrait. Thanks W histler as the
money bears no relation to the value of the w ork. This leaves S still ow ing W histler £52. 10/- for his ow n
portrait. The framemaker should send the bill for the frame. 'Alw ays my dear Jimmy Grateful and devoted W.S. More Details
(Pupil of W histler)'.
[Mrs. S's portrait w as finished in 1887 and show n for the first time at the British Artists' Exhibition in March
1887]
MS Whistler S79
Letter from Walter Sickert to Beatrice W histler, [London]. 54 Broadhurst Gardens, South Hampstead. N.W.,[Dec.
1888 or Jan. 1889] 'Dear Mrs. W histler' Asks her to tell W histler not 'to be draw n by Menpes's rot', as this is M's
intention. At the moment M is no one, though he has given an interview to the Pall Mall [Gazette], but as the
object of W histler's w rath he becomes a figure, able to say any nonsense he pleases. M must 'be let severely More Details
alone'. 'Sincerely Yours W. Sickert'.
[The Pall Mall Gazette published an interview w ith Menpes on his ideas on home decoration on December 1,
1888, and this is given in 'The Gentle Art of Making Enemies' under the title 'The Home of Taste']
MS Whistler S81
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. [1889] 'My dear Jimmy' Apologises that he is unable to
meet Hurlbert at the dinner W histler has arranged, but thanks W histler for the kind intention. As S's friend
Father MacFadden is in prison on a charge of murder, S is sure that W histler w ill understand w hy he cannot see
Hurlbert w ho has published 'the grossest slanders on one of the most splendid fellow s living'. 'W.S.'
[Father M'Fadden, parish priest of the Irish village of Gw eedore, had been involved in nationalist activities and More Details
the police Inspector sent to arrest him w as killed by his parishioners. The trial, know n as the Gw eedore Murder,
took place in Dublin in 1889. It became a political issue being used by the Liberals in their policy of Home Rule.
S. seems to be connected w ith the case for that reason, for in 1885 he had married Ellen Cobden, daughter of
Richard Cobden, the great Liberal]
MS Whistler S82
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. [1889?] 'Do send me a w ire at once' Asks if W histler has
been invited to exhibit at the Paris International Exhibition, and if so w hether W histler w ill select his ow n
pictures or send a list for the organisers to choose from. Asks for a reply by telegram at once. Also asks More Details
W histler to send by W ill Yam[?] a complete collection of etchings. Inquires after Sir James Linton and Spielmann.
'Au revoir W.S.'
[S refers to an International Exhibition though probably means the Universal Exhibition held in Paris in 1889]
MS Whistler S83
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. Dun Ford Cottage, Midhurst, [1889] 'Did you see P.M.G.'
Asks if W histler saw the P.M.G. [Pall Mall Gazette] for July 1. Explains that the critic G.T. is George Thomson w ho
also w rote the complimentary review for W histler's Queen's Square show . S thinks that G.T. w ill 'w alk clean into
H.M.S's gentlemanly shoes' and for this reason W histler should cultivate him. Mr. Hanson w ould approve of him.
Mentions W.T. Stead, and Russell Morney w ho likes S's w ritings. S w ants to do 'a monographic catalogue More Details
deraisonne of W histler's etchings and asks Mrs. W histler to make W histler send them. 'W.S.'
[The article in the Pall Mall Gazette for July 1 w ritten by G.T. is of the year 1889. H.M.S. may be Marion Henry
Spielmann. S. may have made a mistake w ith the initials. Another possibility is H. Morton Sands but as he w as
a friend of S's this is not so likely. Mr. Hanson w as W histler's son & private secretary. Russell Morney w as,
apparently an editor of a new spaper or journal]
MS Whistler S84
'My dear Jimmy' Thinks W histler w ill disapprove of S. proposing Stott's name for membership of the New English
Art Club. S. feels that the Stott incident is completely closed, and the condemnation of the art w orld at the time More Details
sufficient punishment. A personal quarrel should not hold back Stott's professional career. 'Very devotedly yours
Walter Sickert.'
[W histler's quarrel w ith Stott took place in 1888 and in that year also S. joined the N.E.A.C. Stott w as elected
to the N.E.A.C. in 1890]
MS Whistler S86
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler, [Paris]. 13 Robt. St. N.W., [March 1895] 'My dear Jimmy'
Amused by W histler's letter, especially about George [Moore]. Gives Brandon's address. 'Eden seems to be
getting the w orst of his case as your adversaries usually do.' 'Ever yours W.S.' More Details
[The Eden Trial opened in Paris in March 1895. George Moore had introduced E to W histler and w as one of E's
chief w itnesses. Is Brandon, Brandon Thomas? Most likely]
MS Whistler S87
Letter from Walter Sickert to James McNeill W histler. 940 Calle dei Frati, Zattere, Venice, [1896] 'My dearest
Jimmy' Sympathises w ith W histler on the death of his w ife and asks him to remember 'how you made her life,
form the moment you took it up, absolutely perfect and happy, Your love has been as perfect and w hole as More Details
your w ork and that is the utmost that can be achieved.' 'Your devoted and affectionate W.S.'
[W ritten after the death of Mrs. W histler in 1896]
MS Whistler S88
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Walter Sickert, [London]. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., [1897] 'I fear I really
dare not Walter! Though doubtless I shall miss you - Benedict Arnold they say, also w as a pleasant desperate
fellow - and our old friend of the 30 pieces, irresistable! I fancy you w ill have done it cheaper though poor More Details
chap! - yet be careful - Remember! and take nothing from The Baronet in an envelope! Adieu!'
[See letter to Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip BP II Res 19/76. After the retiral of the Eden case in Paris in 1897,
W histler saw Sickert in Eden's company. This w as the beginning of the rift betw een them]
MS Whistler S89
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Walter [Sickert]. [1894 x 1897] 'I fear I really dare not Walter!' S., like
Benedict Arnold and the man 'of the 30 pieces', w as good company. W histler w ill miss him, but accuses him of More Details
treachery, and w arns him not to accept anything in an envelope from 'the Baronet'. 'Adieu.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler S94
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs Simpkins. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 12 May '99. 'Gentlemen'
W histler's solicitor Mr. W illiam Webb, 39 New Broad St, w ill confirm that W histler takes full responsibility for any
legal proceedings w hich may be taken against the sale of W histler's book 'The Baronet & the Butterfly'. More Details
Therefore W histler asks them not to delay (unsigned).
[PW C 11-934]
MS Whistler S95
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Simpson. [c. March 1892] 'Dear Mr Simpson' W histler regrets that he
can be of no use, for his nomination is a complimentary one and he has not been near the place. Doubtless S's
picture w ill be received w ell. The w indow w as put in the church long ago, and S's cousin Mrs Holmes w ho came More Details
once or tw ice w ith S's brother tells of success w ith Bishops, etc. Congratulates him on the Venetian glass baby
(?!) and w arns them not to break it out there in the country 'Very sincerely/JMcN W histler'.
[See MS W histler H257 to Beatrix W histler w ho designed a w indow to the memory of the Holmes' daughter]
MS Whistler S96
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Simpson. [1902] 'Dear Simpson.' He asks S. to thank 'the Arab
gentleman', w ho know s his 'Noel & Chapsal', but to assure him that one error in the letter [to] the Director of
the Gazette des Beaux Arts is a printer's error. On p.181 'crains' should read 'crois'. On the follow ing tw o pages
the French is perfectly correct and such as is appreciated by Mallarmé and Montesquiou but not understood by
just anyone. W histler informs S. that not everyone understood the English sections of the book either. More Details
(unsigned).
[The 'Arab's' letter w as commenting on W histler's correspondence w ith the Director of the G.B.A. as published in
the Gentle Art pp.181-3. Re. article in Gazette des Beaux-Arts: concerning an arab gentleman's proposed
corrections and signed from darkest African. 2 drafts. See BP II 24/9 - saying it does not matter if people do not
understand it]
MS Whistler S98
Letter from Henry Simpson to James McNeill W histler. Eastw ood, Bonnington, Edinburgh, [July 1890?] 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Ford's book has been on sale at Grant & Sons, 107 Princes Street, James Gemmell, 19 George IV
Bridge, and Elliot's, Princes Street. S. bought a copy at Gemmell's but Elliot's, w ho only had the large copies of More Details
W histler's book left, discouraged the purchase of Ford's book. 'Mrs. W histler w ould hear that all the w indow s
have the stone divisions' 'Yours very sincerely/Henry Simpson.'
[W histler's book came out July 1890]
MS Whistler S99
Invitation from Cav. Augusto Sindici to James McNeill W histler. Villa Sindici, Anzio, Near Rome, Tuesday, February More Details
22n.d. 1899. Invitation to W histler to attend the marriage of S.'s daughter Magda to W illiam Heinemann at St.
Antonio's Church, Anxio, on 22 February 1899

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Skirrow . 13 Tite Street, Chelsea, n.d. [1881-90] 'Dear Mrs. Skirrow -'
W histler returned from Paris w ith neuralgia and could not attend her party, or since it w as a Sunday, send her More Details
a telegram explaining. He meant to call w hen he had got his w ork in order. He apologises for his ommissions.
'Very sorrow fully yours/(sg) J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler S105
Letter from George W. Smalley to James McNeill W histler. 8, Chester Place, Hyde Park Square, W., 27 Nov. 78.
'My dear W histler:' This morning's papers seem to understand W histler's position. S. thinks W histler should
have based his case on the w ording of the libel and his ow n testimony. Then Huddleston could have ruled More Details
Ruskin's other w itnesses inadmissable and the verdict might have been more favourable. 'Believe me
ever/yours sincerely/George W. Smalley'
MS Whistler S107
Letter from George W. Smalley to James McNeill W histler. 8, Chester Place, Hyde Park Square, W., 10 Jan. 79.
'My dear W histler,' They accept W histler's invitation for the 19th. He encloses a cutting from the [New York]
Tribune w ith a letter he w rote describing the feeling against Ruskin and the proposal to raise subscriptions to
pay for both parties' costs. S. w ill send another edition of the Tribune containing a favourable editorial & a More Details
letter from one of W histler's classmates. He thanks W histler for his pamphlet w hich seems to have a place in
literature like W histler's painting of Cremorne in art: but he does not agree w ith W histler's view s of critics.
'Yours sincerely/G.W. Smalley'.
Encloses cutting from N.Y. Tribune w ritten by self re. subscriptions for payments of Ruskin v W histler case
MS Whistler S108
Draft from James McNeill W histler to George Washburn Smalley. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, [c.1888?]
'The only kind of 'repartee' left me, my dear Smalley' After reading certain dainty paragraphs the only thing left More Details
is 'comme on devrait l'ecrire' W hat is the name of your steamer and w hen might a last w ord reach you at
Queenstow n?' W ishes S. Best W ishes for the New Year and pleasant bon voyage (Butterfly signature).
2 drafts
MS Whistler S109
Draft from James McNeill W histler to George Washburn Smalley. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, [c.1888?]
'The only kind of 'repartee' left me, my dear Smalley' After reading certain dainty paragraphs the only thing left More Details
is 'comme on devrait l'ecrire' W hat is the name of your steamer and w hen might a last w ord reach you at
Queenstow n?' W ishes S. Best W ishes for the New Year and pleasant bon voyage (Butterfly signature).
2 drafts
MS Whistler S110
Letter from G.W. Smalley to James McNeill W histler. New Year's day 1890. 'My dear W histler,' He cabled before, More Details
and now w rites to thank W histler for sending him the book. 'Yours sincerely/G.W. Smalley'
MS Whistler S111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George Washburn Smalley, 8 Chester Square, Hyde Park. [1890x2 ?] 'To/ More Details
Smalley ...' 'Never mention his name in your letter ---- agin The person w ill do-'.
Copy of Telegram
MS Whistler S112
Draft from James McNeill W histler to George Washburn Smalley. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea [London], [1890x2] More Details
'Not to be understood, my dear Smalley...' Elaborate invective against S's running off w ith a W histler painting
'of the purest w ater'. Cites 'the Gentle Art' 'Alw ays' Butterfly signature.
MS Whistler S113
'of the purest w ater'. Cites 'the Gentle Art' 'Alw ays' Butterfly signature
MS Whistler S114
Draft from James McNeill W histler to George Washburn Smalley. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea [London], [1890x2]
'Not to be understood, my dear Smalley...' Elaborate invective against S's running off w ith a W histler painting More Details
MS Whistler S115
MS Whistler S116
MS Whistler S119
Letter from George Smith, Undertaker to James McNeill W histler. 30 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris, 7th June 1867.
'Sir' In response to Mr. Morgan's enquiry S. agrees to arrange for the exhumation of Dr. Traer's body and its More Details
transport to England, for up to £60. He requires the signature of Mrs. Traer or another member of the family,
and the burial papers. 'I am Sir/Your obt. servant/Geo Smith'
MS Whistler S120
Letter from George Smith to James McNeill W histler. 30 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris, 23 June 1867. 'Sir,' The
exhumation can be carried out this w eek if W histler sends him a letter from some member of the family More Details
requesting it. S. w ill arrange everything including reburial [of J.R. Traer] in England for £45. 'I am Sir/Yours
respectfully/Geo Smith'
MS Whistler S121
Letter from George Smith to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , Old Chelsea. 30 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris,
2/9/67. 'Sir' Requests him to pay the bearer £30 tow ards the funeral expenses of late Dr. Traer. '...Your obt More Details
Servant/Geo Smith'.
Receipt for £30. - Traer's funeral
MS Whistler S124
Letter from George Smith to James McNeill W histler. 30 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris, 25 Sepr. 1867. 'Sir,' He has More Details
had expenses w hich he did not expect w hen he gave his original estimate. 'I am/Your obt servant/Geo. Smith'
MS Whistler S131
Letter from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger, 27, Bruxelles, 11-2-86. 'Mon
cher Maitre' Acknow ledges W histler's telegram and apologises for not putting the correct title on W histler's
portrait of Sarasate, w hich has had great success in their Salon, but promises to correct it in the new edition of More Details
the catalogue. Dario, Finch and Toorop have been in Brussels and M. w ishes W histler could come: the middle
classes do not approve their w ork. 'a vous bien amicalement/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S132
Letter from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger 27, Bruxelles, [1886] 'Mon
cher Maitre,' As he telegraphed to W, Theo Van Rysselberghe has arranged w ith their agent M. Mommen for the More Details
portrait of Sarasate to be sent to Paris. It enjoyed its due success. M. expects to see W histler at the Salon and
asks for his address. 'Bien accordialement a vous/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S133
Letter from Octave Maus to [W illy Finch]. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger 27, Bruxelles, 21 Nov. 86.
'Cher ami,' Commends his letter and his w ay of treating the incident causes by Verhaeren's article on Khnopff.
Maus sent invitations to the tw o English artists mentioned by W histler. He admires both W histler and his w ork
but has opposed his election, like that of Rodin and Raffaelli, because he lives and w orks in another country - More Details
and the tw o vacant places should go to encourage young local artists like Fernand Dubois w ho has w on
medals in the last tw o years. Sends his regards to Finch's w ife. 'Ton ami devoue/Octave Maus.'
This letter w as forw arded to W histler by Finch.
MS Whistler S134
Letter from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler, 454 Fulham Road, London. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger
27, Bruxelles, 11 Janv. 88. 'Cher Maitre et ami' Encloses a form for W histler to fill in his full name, address and More Details
names of the w ork he means to exhibit at the Salon des XX w hich opens on 1 February: and suggests he
decorates it w ith pen and ink sketches, w hich w ould be reproduced in the catalogue. '...Votre tout
devoue/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S135
Letter from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger 27, Bruxelles, 27 Janv. 88.
'Dear Mr. W histler and friend' Thanks W histler for his letter and telegram. He now has W histler's catalogue More Details
entry correct and signed w ith the butterfly: but the proofs he sent to London and to the Hotel Chatham cannot
have arrived. W histler is No.6, placed betw een Khnopff and Dario. 'Yours truly/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S136
Card from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger, 27, Bruxelles, 9-fev-88. 'Mon
cher Maitre et ami' Apologises for not replying to W. His tw o first boxes arrived safely w ith his portrait, 2 pastels More Details
& 4 etchings, w hich are now hung and greatly admired: but the box containing the Souvenir de Cremorne has
not yet been delivered. He has sent W histler a catalogue. 'Bien amicalement a vous/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S137
Telegraph from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Chelsea. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger 27, More Details
Bruxelles, Fe 10 88 (postmark) 'All pictures w ell/Maus'
MS Whistler S139
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Octave Maus, Hon. Sec., Societe des XX, Brussels. The Royal Society of
British Artists, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, London, March 20th 1888. 'Dear Mr. Maus-' W histler returns a bill w hich More Details
he received from Brussels. He heard that the frame of his large full length picture w as smashed: but has heard
nothing about the exhibition, nor has he received the catalogue. 'Believe me meanw hile w ith many thanks, very
faithfully/J. McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler S140
Letter from Octave Maus to James McNeill W histler. Societe des XX, Rue du Berger 27, Bruxelles, [after 20 March
1888] 'Mon cher ami' M. sent W histler a catalogue w hen the exhibition opened and w ill now send him another More Details
since he did not receive it, and W histler can tell Schlobach if he receives it before the latter visits him in London
the follow ing w eek. The bill should not have been sent to W. The exhibition has been a great success and M.
did not w rite about it previously because he expected to see W histler there. 'Votre devoue/Octave Maus'
MS Whistler S141
Letter from Pierre Carrier Belleuse to James McNeill W histler. Societe Internationale de Peinture & Sculpture,
Paris, le 29 Mars 1899. 'Mon cher Maitre' At their meeting on the previous evening W histler and Besnard w ere More Details
acclaimed Honorary Presidents. B. is grateful for W histler's sympathy w ith their aims. 'Votre Bien
respectueusement devoue/Pierre Carrier Bellence/President de la Societe Internationale de Peinture/et de
Sculpture'
MS Whistler S143
Letter from P. Carrier Belleuse, President to James McNeill W histler. Galerie Georges Petit, 8 Rue de Seze 8,5 More Details
Dec 1901. Societe Internationale de Peinture et Sculpture 19e Exposition 6-31 Dec 1901: invitation to Private
view . W histler w as honorary member. "Le President, /P. Carrier-Belleuse"
MS Whistler S144
Letter from (H. Durand Tahier, Gen. Sec.) to James McNeill W histler. Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Palais des
Beaux-Arts, Champs-de-Mars, Paris, le 27 Mars 1892. 'Monsieur le societaire,' W histler has been appointed a More Details
supplementary member of the selection committee for paintings, w hich meets next on Tuesday 29 March at 9.
'Veuillez agrees, Monsieur le societaire, l'expression de mes sentiments les plus distingues/La secretaire
general/H. Durand Tahier'
MS Whistler S145
Letter from (H. Durand Tahier, Gen. Sec.) to James McNeill W histler. Palais des Beaux-Arts, Champs-de-Mars,
Paris, le 8 Avril 1892. 'Monsieur,' The selection committee meets on Tuesday 12 April at 9 to judge the paintings More Details
of associate members. 'Veuillez agees, Monsieur, l'expression de mes sentiments les plus distingues/ Le
secretaire general/H. Durand Tahier'
MS Whistler S146
Beaux-Arts, Champs-de-Mars, Paris, le 19 Avril 1893. 'Monsieur le Societaire,' W histler should send his
catalogue entries w ithin tw o days if he w ishes to exhibit this year. The hanging committee starts w ork on More Details
Monday 24 April so W histler's w ork should arrive by the preceding day but certainly not after 30 April. 'Veuillez
agreer, Monsieur le Societaire l'expression de mes sentiments distingues/Le Secretaire general/H. Durand
Tahier'
MS Whistler S147
Beaux-Arts, Champs-de-Mars, Paris,le 20 Avril 1893. 'Monsieur le Societaire,' M. Puvis de Chavannes w rote a More Details
month previously asking W histler for a draw ing for the illustrated catalogue. They need it by Saturday. If it
w ould help W, the editor M. Herissey w ill send him a photograph of his picture to draw from. 'Veuillez agreer,
Monsieur le Societaire, l'expression de mes sentiments tout devoues/H. Durand Tahier'
MS Whistler S148
Letter from (H. Durand Tahier, Gen. Sec.) to James McNeill W histler. Societe Nationale des Beaux-Arts, Champs
de Mars, Paris,le 6 Juin 1894. 'Monsieur,' Asks the price of W histler's etchings 'le 19:1 267.268.269.' and his More Details
other w orks. 'Veuillez agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments les plus distingues/Le secretaire gal,/H.
Durand Tahier'

Letter from J.W. Beck, secretary to James McNeill W histler, [33 Rue de Tournon, Paris?]. Society of Arts, John St.
Adelphi, London W.C., July 13th 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Sir Frederick Leighton and the Fine Arts Committee of
the Chicago exhibition in 1893 w ould like W histler to contribute to the British section some paintings including More Details
his portrait of Carlyle. He encloses a form for W histler to fill up. 'I am, /Yours faithfully/J.W. Beck'.
["Gentle Art" Copy of this letter in W histler's ow n autograph : Catalogue Grasberger, c1926, p5, item 8 Copies
B27. Original letter pasted in]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to J.W. Beck [Secretary], [Society of Arts, John St. Adelphi, London W.C.]. [33
Rue de Tournon], Paris, [July 1892] 'Thank you Mr. Beck!' W histler encloses a presscutting about his recent
experience in B.'s Regent Street Gallery. Like the little boy w ho unexpectedly received a penny from Thackeray,
he is so surprised at the sudden request from Sir Frederick Leighton, w ho never show ed any interest in his More Details
w ork before, that he exhibit in the British section at the Chicago exhibition, that he does not know how to
reply. 'No! no Mr Beck!-"Once hung- tw ice shy!!"'/(signed w ith butterfly).
Original letter: Catalogue Grasberger, Philadelphia, c1926, p6, item 8 Copies B28. Butterfly's reflection w ritten
underneath. Also presscutting on this page. Was enclosed w ith original letter. "Gentle Art" PW C 32
MS Whistler S149
Letter from Society of Arts to James McNeill W histler. John Street, Adelphi, London, W.C., March 16th. 1898.
'Dear Sir,' To mark the centenary of the invention of lithography by Senefelder in 1798 the Society of Arts, w hich More Details
aw arded the inventor a gold medal in 1819, w ishes to hold an exhibition and w ould like to be on the
Committee. 'Yours faithfully,/H.T. Wood/Secretary.'
MS Whistler S150
Letter from Gustav Klimt, Pres. to James McNeill W histler. The Society of Austrian Artists, (Vereinigung Bildener
Kuenstler Osterreichs, ) Plechtengasse, W ien IV, 13 December 1897. 'Dear Sir,' The Society of Austrian Artists
Secession has been set up to encourage Austrian artists and give the Austrian public a chance to see art from More Details
other countries. To this end they w ill hold select exhibitions and publish a monthly periodical. They w ould like
W histler to accept honorary membership of the Society. 'Gustav Klimt/Pres./W histler Scholermann/General
Secretary./'
[The Times 6 Jan 1971. PC led 1970-1979. Exhibition London 24 Nov. 1970. RA Austrian Secession]
MS Whistler S151
Letter from F.W. Sullivan to James McNeill W histler. [The Society of Illustrators, ] 67, Colebrook Row , London, N.,
Feb. 26. 94. 'Dear Sir,' The active members of the Provisional Committee of the Society of Illustrators, Chairman
Joseph Nash, R.I., and Messrs. R.W. Macbeth ARA., Alfred Parsons R.I., Geo. C. Haité, J. Bernard Partridge, W.B. More Details
Wollen, G. Grenville Menton, J. Finnemore, Joseph Pennell, J.F. Sullivan, Enoch Ward and A.S. Hartrick, invite
W histler to be Vice-President of the Society w hich has 190 members. '...Yours very fthly,/F.W. Sullivan./Sec. pro
tem.'
MS Whistler S152
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Painter-Etchers' Society. 21 Rue de l'Arc de Triomphe, Paris, [April/May
1881] 'Mr W histler begs, w ith his compliments, to offer to Sir W illiam Drake his great surprise at receiving no More Details
acknow ledgement ...' Asks if D. received the copy of correspondence enclosed in W histler's letter of 3 March,
and if the Committee of the Society of Painter Etchers associate themselves w ith the actions of their President
Mr. Haden. W histler's address w ill be Arts Club, Hanover Square. (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Committee, Society of Painter-Etchers'. Arts Club, Hanover Square, 10
May 1881. 'Gentlemen-' Since W histler has received no reply from their Secretary Sir W illiam Drake to his letters
he w rites to ask the Committee if they endorse the recent action of their President Mr. Haden. in conjunction
w ith Dr. Hamilton and Mr. Legros. W histler encloses extracts from the daily press, w hich in an abridged version
Piker, a 'new svendor - Shepherds Bush' had proposed to print and circulate among them. Piker lives near
Haden's study at Hertford Street, Mayfair' and this may account for the Pecksniffian tone he takes about the
'brother-in-law ' w hich W histler hardly considers a close relationship. At the end W histler has added a cutting
'from the former "Cuckoo"'. 'Copy. "38 Hertford Street-Mayfair-W - "Dear Sir-We know all about Mr. Frank More Details
Duveneck and are delighted to have his Etchings. Yours faithy./F. Seymour Haden."' (the draft continues:) The
three men visited the Fine Arts Society's Galleries on the evening of Thursday 17 March. Mr Huish w rote
demanding an explanation from Mr. Haden on the follow ing day and Mr. Haden replied diplomatically to Mr.
Brow n on the 19th. W histler refers the Committee to his letter of 29th March w hich Mr. Haden has not
answ ered, and points out that the assistant w as the only one present w ho refused to mistake one man's w ork
for another. W histler notes that of the three offenders tw o are not painters and one no etcher and w onders at
the application of Piker's naming 'the Painter Etcher all round." 'I have Gentlemen the honour to be/Your
obedient servant./J.McN.W histler.'
MS Whistler S153
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Society of Painter-Etchers'. Arts Club, Hanover Square, May 10th, 1881.
'Gentlemen,-' Since Sir W illiam Drake has not passed on W histler's letters to the Committee he informs them of
the actions of their President Haden w ith Dr. Hamilton and Legros and of Piker's misrepresentation of this in a
paragraph in the Cuckoo. It concerns their visit to the Fine Art Society and suggestion that etchings exhibited
as by Frank Duveneck w ere not in fact by him. W histler encloses a copy of F. Seymour Haden's letter of 19 More Details
March to Ernest Brow n, the assistant at the Fine Art Society, tw o days after his visit to the gallery, stating that
he accepted the etchings as being by Duveneck. W histler w ould like Haden to reply to his letter of 29 March
and explain his position. W histler suggests that the three gentlemen are not eligible to be in the Society for
'tw o certainly are not painters- and one doesn't etch!' 'I have, Gentlemen, the honour to be,/Your obedient
servant,/(Signed) J.A.McN.W histler.'
[Gentle Art 1890 pp61-65, GA 15. GM.B16]
MS Whistler S154
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Society of Painter-Etchers'. Arts Club, Hanover Square, May 10th, 1881.
'Gentlemen,-' Since Sir W illiam Drake has not passed on W histler's letters to the Committee he informs them of
the actions of their President Haden w ith Dr. Hamilton and Legros and of Piker's misrepresentation of this in a
paragraph in the Cuckoo. It concerns their visit to the Fine Art Society and suggestion that etchings exhibited
as by Frank Duveneck w ere not in fact by him. W histler encloses a copy of F. Seymour Haden's letter of 19
March to Ernest Brow n, the assistant at the Fine Art Society, tw o days after his visit to the gallery, stating that More Details
he accepted the etchings as being by Duveneck. W histler w ould like Haden to reply to his letter of 29 March
and explain his position. W histler suggests that the three gentlemen are not eligible to be in the Society for
'tw o certainly are not painters- and one doesn't etch!' 'I have, Gentlemen, the honour to be,/Your obedient
servant,/(Signed) J.A.McN.W histler.'
[Gentle Art 1890 pp61-65, GA 15. GM.B16]
MS Whistler LB3/1
Letter from G.D. Hobson to R. Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, S.W. 11. Sotheby, W ilkinson and Hodge, 34
& 35 New Bond Street, London W. 1, November 7th 1922. 'Dear Miss Birnie Philip' Encloses list of suggested
bids for the letters coming up for sale in the follow ing w eek, for her approval. The total comes to £600 'Yours More Details
very truly,/G.D. Hobson.'
List of bids for contents letterbook c, on verso. And envelope
MS Whistler LB3/4
Letter from G.D. Hobson to R. Birnie Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Road, S.W.11. Sotheby, W ilkinson & Hodge, 34 &
35 New Bond Street, London W.1, Nov 20th 1922. 'Dear Miss Birnie Philip' Thanks her for her letter and
encloses receipt for her cheque for £320.11.6. He w ill forw ard the W histler letters quickly. 'Yours very truly/G.D. More Details
Hobson.'
And receipt
MS Whistler S163
Letter from Henry Cole to James McNeill W histler. South Kensington Museum, London, W., 20th March 1872. 'Sir'
The Committee of Council on Education w ould like W histler to design tw o figures for the decorative series of More Details
portraits of artists for the South Court in the Museum: Neath, the Egyptian Goddess of the Spindle; and a
Japanese Art w orker: for fifty guineas altogether. 'I am, Sir,/Your obedient servant,/Henry Cole'
MS Whistler S164
Letter from [W.D. Tumelly?] to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, S.W. South Kensington
Museum, Dept. of Science & Art, London, S.W., 25th July 1890. 'Sir' They have £40 to spend on etchings to add More Details
to the early ones by W histler w hich they ow n and asks W histler the prices of the 19 sent on approval. 'I
am,/Sir,/your obedient servant,/W D Tumelly'
MS Whistler S165
Letter from A.J.R. Trendell to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk, London, S.W. South Kensington Museum,
Dept. of Science & Art, London, S.W., 19th August 1890. 'Sir,' Thanks W histler for his letter of 9 August and More Details
accepts his offer of 4 etchings for £40 They w ill return the other etchings. 'I am,/Sir,/Your obedient
Servant,/A.J.R. Trendell'
MS Whistler S167
Letter from The Board of Education to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, [London] W.
South Kensington, London S.W., 15th January 1902. 'Sir,' He has sent W histler the gold medal he w as aw arded
by the Prize Court of the International Exhibition of Art at Dresden, w hich had been passed on from the More Details
German Embassy to them by the Secretary of State for foreign affairs. Ref.No.F.E./36919/01 'I am, Sir,/Your
obedient Servant,/Alan S Cole'.
Re. Dresden Medal

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. 25 May 1881. A colour lithograph of W histler by 'Spy'
published in Vanity Fair 12 Jan. 1878 called "A Symphony": inscribed in W histler's hand 'To C.A. How ell-May 25. More Details
1881.' and signed w ith butterfly. It is mounted in the letterbook w ith the accompanying article in the series Men
of the Day, No.CLXX on W histler
MS Whistler S170
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Editor], [The Standard]. Nov. 02. 'And tow ards Saturday, journalism More Details
becomes literature for the Review s-' Podsnap is the type of critic w ho discusses culture, Botticelli & Pickersgill
for the Review s. (unsigned)
MS Whistler S171
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Editor, The Standard. Chelsea, 23 November 1902. 'Sir-' Podsnap claims
he has been w riting nice things about W histler for 20 years. W histler had seen some catalogue notes that
might have been by him, but apologises that he had no idea of the enormity of Podsnap's parasitism. 'And I More Details
have the honour to be/Sir/Your obedient Servant/J. McNeill W histler'.
[See PW C 32 - different draft]
MS Whistler S172
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Editor, [The Standard]. Chelsea, 27 November [1902] 'Dear Sir-' W histler
w as disappointed that the editor did not publish his letter. It w as the best w ay to save his man, but the public More Details
w as very disappointed. 'And I have the honour to be,/Dear Sir,/Very faithfully/J McNeill W histler'.
[BP II 24/27 proofs of "An Interrupted Correspondence"]
MS Whistler S211
Letter from Sidney Starr to James McNeill W histler. Sherw ood, Studio Building, 58 West 57th Street, 2
September 1892. 'My dear Master,' Samuel Untermeyer w as shocked by W histler's cable pricing The Falling More Details
Rocket at 800 gns. He consulted S. w ho w rote that it w as 'priceless': so Untermeyer has not w ritten asking
W histler to send it to him at 675 Fifth Avenue, New York. S. sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Yours most
sincerely/Sidney Starr.'
MS Whistler S216
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, Paris, 3 Septembre 1887. 'Moncher
ami,' Apologises that he is unable to read English, and regrets that he w ill alw ays have to w rite to W histler in More Details
French. S w ill be delighted to exhibit his w ork in the follow ing year 'at the academy w here W histler is the
President', and w ill come over for the opening of the exhibition. 'Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S217
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, [Paris], 12 October 1887. 'Mon tres
cher ami,' Describes his admiration for W. S w ishes to know if small pictures rather than large ones are
preferred for W histler's exhibition. He asks, if he show s 3 small ones, can he have tw o pastels as w ell; and More Details
w here he should send them; w ho is to bear the cost of the transport; should he put his official titles, and also
indicate the price of each picture? 'Ah! j'oubliais pas de Raffaelli, n'est-ce pas a notre exposition, ou je vous
envoie des temoins' 'bien affectueusement a vous mon tres cher ami/Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S218
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 12 November 1887. 'Tres cher ami,' S. w ould not think of
leaving the society of w hich W histler is President. He sends a cheque for 150 fr. S. is glad W histler liked 'le bebe More Details
et les petites monies.' (?) He hopes to come to London w ith Petit but has not yet received the invitation. He
has not seen Raffaelli for ages 'A vous de tout coeur/Alfred Stevens'.
[Stevens exhibition. Un bebe & several atmospheric land/seascapes at the R.B.A.]
MS Whistler S219
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, Wednesday 9 May 1888. 'Cher ami,'
On his return from Brussels S. found W histler's letter w aiting. He is horrified to hear that W histler may have to More Details
resign from the Presidency. If W histler resigns S. w ill also resign from the society. He has admired W histler for
many years. 'Croyez, cher ami, a ma vive et constant affection./Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S223
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A. Stevens. Tow er House, Tite St., Chelsea, London, 21 Janvier 1889.
'Vous avez du etre absent, mon cher ami,...' S. has not replied to W histler's letter about the Stott affair. He w ill
have read about it in the Independance Belge, w here Stott gave an inaccurate account. Fortunately John Reid, More Details
the sole w itness, w rote to the club at the same time as W. W histler encloses a copy of this letter. W histler tried
to call [out?] Stott, and called on him yesterday w ith Theodore Roussel, but Stott had gone aw ay. 'A bientot,
mon cher ami/Je vous serre la main/Signe: J. McNeill W histler:'
MS Whistler S224
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 30 Janvier 89. 'Cher ami,' He did get W histler's letter
about the Stott affair, but he had to go to Brussels to visit his brother Arthur w ho is ill, and sit on the Belgian
jury for the 1889 exposition. He is w orking on his history of the century. He talked about the Stott affair but More Details
fights are so common in France and Stott unknow n that no-one w as interested. S. cannot understand Stott. He
sent W histler an article by Scholl, of 42 rue de Clichy, about W histler's letter to the jury in Munich, and suggests
W histler w rites thanking Scholl. He hopes W histler's w ife is w ell. He asks if W histler is a 'Boulangiste' '...croyez
a ma vive affection comme a mon admiration pour votre talent,/Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S225
Visiting card from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, Paris, 29 Nov 89. 'C'est, mon More Details
cher W histler, de tout mon coeur...' he congratulates W histler on the decoration that w ill be applauded by all
'ceux qui ont le sentiment de l'art', Asks W histler to convey his regards to W histler's w ife (unsigned)
MS Whistler S227
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 29 June 1890. 'Mon cher ami,' He apologises for not
replying to W histler's letter. He could not get hold of Gervex to get him to w rite to W, although he hopes he
may see Gervex the next day at the Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts. Eleven of S.'s pictures are at the
Exposition Nationale, and most of the others are not yet ready for clients, so that he w ould find it difficult to
send anything to London. He thanks W histler for sending him the book. Although it is in English and he cannot More Details
understand it he has seen extracts in the French papers and enjoyed them. In spite of his success at W histler's
exhibition, Stevens is in difficulties. He complain that everyone is buying the w ork of dead artists like Corot,
Delacroix, Rousseau and Millet: that there are too many artists, exhibitions, and photographers. He asks w hen
W histler is coming to Paris and sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Croyez, mon cher ami, a mes... meilleurs
sentiments et a tout mon admiration./Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S228
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 11 July 1890. 'Cher ami,' S. received the book from
W histler but w ould have preferred an inscribed copy. He got in touch w ith Gervex and gave him W histler's
address. As Gervex w ill have w ritten by now , he thinks the London exhibition is no longer possible, after the
Champs de Mars. S. w onders w hy W histler is involved in arranging it. Gervex is to exhibit in London w ith a More Details
group of French painters but S. w as not invited. S. is Belgian but since 1870, w hen he stayed to face the
enemy w hen many French painters took refuge in England, he has been a French citizen. S. saw W histler's tw o
pictures at the Palais de l'ndustrie, one w ell and the other badly hung. The Atelier Julian commands the
exhibition in the Champs d'Elysees, the Avenue de Villiers leads the Champs de Mars. He sends his regards to
W histler's w ife '...et croyez moi bien entierement et bien affectueusement a vous/ Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S229
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 18 July 1890. 'Cher ami,' He is sorry that he never learnt
English at school. W ith regard to W histler's book S. quotes Victor Hugo's w ords to Baudelaire: 'Vous avez,
monsieur, cree un frisson nouveau': and thinks it w ill create 'un frisson artistique'. He hopes to see W histler More Details
soon in Paris, and sends his regards to W histler's w ife. '...croyez moi, mon cher ami, bien affectueusement/a
vous/Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S230
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. Chalet Bouchot, Plage 69, Treport, 28 Sept 90. 'Oui, cher
ami, avec votre esprit, votre oe il de peintre...' ... it does not take long for him to understand, love, judge 'mon More Details
pauvre Arthur' [S's brother] S. has been standing in front of the sea for 14 days at Treprort, in grief, at the loss
of his brother. S. thanks W histler for his sympathies. He has sent W histler's touching letter to his [Arthur's]
w ife. 'Du coeur / Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S231
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, Paris, Vendredi matin. [1890's] 'Cher
ami' Percheron Tortoni had forgotten to return W histler's card. Each day S goes to Tortoni's at 7.30 for an More Details
absinthe, and as no one comes he has another. Hopes that W histler has not got a similar custom, and that he
w ill see him this evening. 'mille amities Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S232
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 15 Avenue Frochot, Paris, 21 Mai 91. 'Cher ami' In spite of
S's sorrow he had to w rite W histler to tell him he saw the portrait of W histler's w ife in the Champs de Mars, More Details
and it is the masterpiece of a poor show . S. w as successful. W ith the exception of a few , no one know s how to
paint any more. He does not know w here they are all going. S asks w hen W histler is coming to Paris.
[It w as Rosa Corder!]
MS Whistler S233
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Alfred Stevens. [Summer 1891] It's almost 6 w eeks since W histler w rote to
Gervex, giving him Sir Coutts Lindsey's reply on the subject of the projected exhibition 'par ces messieurs' and
about w hich W histler spoke to S before leaving Paris on his last visit. S w ill know that at a dinner at Durand's
(Durand Ruel) they (ces messieurs) proposed to W histler to arrange the preliminaries of an exhibition at the
Grosvenor Gallery; and as a result W histler has the negotiations in hand, w ith Sir Coutts w ho has accepted the More Details
idea. W histler first received a formal visit from the Secretary w ho asked W histler to make a formal declaration
to the committee w hich Sir Coutts has asked for. W histler has w ritten to Gervex explaining the situation, and
has asked him to give W histler through the Society, the necessary pow ers w ith Sir Coutts (?) After a silence,
W histler sent a telegram to Gervex. But W histler explains that he is unable to do anything further, and that
he's in an impossible situation.
Pencil draft.
MS Whistler S235
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler. 20 Rue Eugene Flochat[?], Paris, 15[?] Juin 95. 'Cher ami'
S. is leaving for Brussels, but he w ill be back in Paris shortly. M. Morisot, brother of Mme. Manet, has a large
house in Cairo w ith a 'grand atelier', w hich he intends to make into an academy and admit students for three
months. In order for it to be a success Morisot w ants an English painter to accompany S. S. has given
W histler's name and Morisot w as 'enchante'. S. w ants to know w hether W histler w ill accept: 'Think of the
money w e w ould make'. It w ouldn't prevent W histler and S. from painting pictures and portraits at good prices. More Details
Asks W histler to come and see S's son or daughter w ho w ill introduce him to Morisot if W histler does not
already know him. S. has accepted immediately, for his painting affairs are not going w ell, and his eye is giving
him trouble, w hich w ould make him go to the end of the earth if necessary. S. complains about his life being
difficult, 'for me Paris is dead for art'. S. thinks that together, they w ould have a great success in Egypt, and
especially for three months during the w inter. Asks W histler to w rite to him at Hotel Anglais, 10 Place du Musee,
Bruxelles. S. w ill be going to Cairo w ith his daughter. He emphasises that the Cairo climate w ould be especially
good for W histler's w ife 'toujours de coeur a vous/mon tres cher ami/Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S236
Letter from Arthur Stevens to James McNeill W histler. Mercredi [1898] 'Mon cher ami' S has received W histler's
letter and preceding telegram, and copies of the 'Ten O'clock' in both English and French. Criticises Mallarmé's
translation for lacking clarity. S eulogises W histler's literary dandyism etc. Thanks W histler from himself and his More Details
w ife, for the present of the etching w hich has a place of honour. The remainder of the letter concerns the
suppression of the 'Gentle Art' in Belgium, w here mention is made of M. Maeterlinck, the advocate
MS Whistler S237
Letter from Alfred Stevens to James McNeill W histler.nd. 'Cher ami' Mme. Sarah Bernhardt w ill be "enchantee et More Details
tout fiere' to receive W histler 'un artiste de votre valeur' at lunch and w ill send a card for him to attend the
marriage of her son. S. hopes that W histler w ill be still in Paris. 'Alfred Stevens'
MS Whistler S240
Letter from R.A.M. Stevenson to James McNeill W histler. 2 York Avenue, Ullet Road, Sefton Park, [1891] 'My dear
W histler' S. has seen W histler's painting hanging in the Walker [Art Gallery, Liverpool], flanked by Watts & Van
Ber & thinks it is superb in dress & execution. He also saw the portrait at the Institute. Before S w ent to Italy in
the spring, he saw the Carlyle, and he came back from Italy liking it better than w hen he left. S says that he
w rote about the Carlyle before, but he has not yet seen Rathbone & w ill tackle him w ithout mentioning
W histler's note. S. has also met Dyall, 'w eather cock of the Art Committee'. Dyall asked S. w hat he thought of More Details
their purchasing Grieffenhagen. S. asks him w hy W histler's painting w as not bought w hen it could have been
for £500, instead of last year, £1000 & now £1200. In the end it w ill be like stumping up for Holman Hunt. S.
admires Jan Van Bers... "Mrs Sw ynerton & others". 'Yours very sincerely/RAM Stevenson'.
[The painting at Liverpool w as Arrangement in Black: The Fur Jacket: at the Society of Portrait painters in 1891,
at the Royal Institute of painters in w atercolours gallery, W histler show ed the portraits of his mother and Miss
Alexander]
MS Whistler S241
Letter from R.A.M. Stevenson to James McNeill W histler. 2 York Avenue, Ullet Road, Liverpool, [1891] 'My dear
W histler' Although it appears that S. cannot get Liverpool to buy 'this tableau' [Carlyle] this doesn't necessarily
mean that something w on't be w orked out in the end. Although Rathbone is favourable, he can't get the Tow n More Details
Council to invest £1700. In the meantime S. is stirring up public opinion, art students, amateurs etc. He finds
much sympathy, and is optimistic for the future. Sends compliments to Mrs. W histler 'believe me yours/very
sincerely/RAM Stevenson'
MS Whistler S243
Letter from H. Stew art to James McNeill W histler. 101 Sloane Street, S.W., 11 December nd. 'Now - oyez- oyez' More Details
Invitation for W histler to lunch on the 24th. (Dec.) at 2.o'clock and to be there ten minutes before, to meet Mrs
Kendal, Miss Anderson etc. 'Yours selon/H. Stew art'
MS Whistler S244
Letter from Mr Stoeckl[?] to James McNeill W histler. 3 Rue de Logelbach, [Paris?],14/3/95. 'My dear W histler' S More Details
w ill be unable to meet W histler tomorrow afternoon to assist him in his affair, due to very important business
w hich has to be attended to 'Alw ays sincerely yours/Stoeckl'
MS Whistler S244
Letter from Mr Stoeckl[?] to James McNeill W histler. 3 Rue de Logelbach, [Paris?],14/3/95. 'My dear W histler' S
w ill be unable to meet W histler tomorrow afternoon to assist him in his affair, due to very important business More Details
w hich has to be attended to 'Alw ays sincerely yours/Stoeckl'
MS Whistler S245
Letter from Frederick A. Stokes & Co. to Messrs. Lew is and Lew is, 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London, England.
182 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 7 1890. 'Dear Sirs:' They acknow ledge L.'s letter and cable but deny having More Details
any connection w ith Sheridan Ford or w ith the publication of this book by W histler. 'Very truly yours,/Frederick A.
Stokes & Brother/G.F.'
MS Whistler S247
Letter from Frederick A. Stokes & Company to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, 10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London, More Details
England. 182 Fifth Avenue, New York, April 15th [1890].
[W histler's book w as out [July 1890]]
MS Whistler S249
Letter from Julian Story to James McNeill W histler. [1889?] 'My dear Jimmy.' He is sorry he could not attend
W histler's dinner because he w as tied up w ith the sculpture jury. Eventually the art commissioner Gen. Haw kins More Details
overruled the jury and they had to include the w ork of J. and Waldo and J.'s father. Fred Law less described
W histler's dinner, and his speech. 'Ever yrs/Julian Story'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [J. or W. ?] Story.Feb 9th 1898. 'My dear Story-' W histler w as honoured by More Details
the proposal that he should join the committee of the Association of [American Artists] but he does not think
himself capable of carrying out the duties involved. 'Alw ays my dear Story./Yours Sincerely/J.M.W.'
MS Whistler S255
Letter from Waldo Story to [W. Ch. Symons]. Palazzo Barberini, Rome, Jan 5th 1889. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges
S.'s letter of 28 December. He w ould like to be associated w ith the Committee in their recognition of W histler's More Details
influence on art, but w ill not be able to attend the dinner. 'I am/faithfully Yours/Waldo Story.'
MS Whistler S256
Letter from Arthur H. Studd to James McNeill W histler. 2 Hyde Park Gardens, [London] W., Jan 27th 1894. 'My
dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter and for calling him a 'confrer'. S means to take great care of the
Little W hite Girl and Nocturne in Silver and Gold. He hopes that W histler w ill regard them as his ow n property
so far as exhibitions are concerned. He doesn't know though, w hether he can comply w ith W histler's demands
never to let them hang in an English art gallery. There is talk of a subscription to present the painting to the More Details
National Gallery. Asks if W histler w ishes to exhibit either painting at the Champs de Mars that year. S. encloses
letter from Goupil, and S. told them that he w ould w rite to W histler himself. Goupils offered £1200 for Little
W hite Girl and £650 for the Nocturne. S offered £1400 for both or £1000 for Little W hite Girl alone,- to be paid
in part this year and in part the next. S. has thought of suggesting £1500. Goupils have asked if they can
reproduce the tw o paintings in the Art Journal, and S has no objection if W histler does not mind 'Arthur M
Studd'

Letter from A.H. Studd to The Editor, The Speaker. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Oct 1895. 'Sir-' Since no-one else has More Details
criticised Moore's attack on a picture painted by W histler this year S. w ould like the editor to publish his letter
on the subject. (unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 97 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Lyme Regis
(postmark), (postmark) Nov 15 1895. 'Very nice of you my dear Peter!-' He acknow ledges S.'s letter w hich
explained w hy Cust had rejected him. He asks if S. saw the poem in French by George Moore in the Pall Mall on More Details
Saturday. He misses S. but is very grateful to S. for leaving Auguste to w ait on him since he has come to like
him as he did Simon. W histler asks after the ladies. He w ill probably return soon. He asks if S. really liked 'The
little pictures', and how much Thomson paid. 'Alw ays sincerely, Peter./Yours.'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 97 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Savoy Hotel, London,
(postmark) Mar 24 1896. 'My dear Peter-' Richards originally varnished the picture and W histler w ill see him More Details
tomorrow and supervise him w hile he sees to it. The tw o ocean voyages w ill have affected the varnish but not
the paint. He w ould like S. to come to his studio. He expects they w ill be going to Hampstead on Wednesday.
'Alw ays yours./(sg) J.McN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd. March 31 1896. 'Received from Arthur Studd one thousand More Details
guineas for my picture: "Nocturne in Black & Gold. the Firew heel"/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. Savoy Hotel, nd. [1896] 'Monday night' 'My dear Peter-'
W histler heard from Kennedy that the Firew heel w as packed and despatched the same day as S.'s private More Details
view . It may already have arrived and w ill be sent to S. immediately. W histler admired S.'s exhibition and his
Poster. 'Very sincerely yours./(sg) J.McN.W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. St Jude's Cottage, Heath End, Hampstead, nd. [March
1896] 'My dear Peter-' W histler saw Richards w ho removed the old varnish and re-varnished S.'s picture today. More Details
It is in as good condition as w hen it w as painted. Richards w ill take it round to S. on Monday w hen it has dried.
W histler has already paid him. S. could then come to W histler's studio at 8 Fitzroy Street. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler S257
Letter from Arthur H. Studd to James McNeill W histler. 97, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, May 31st. [??1896] 'My dear
Mr. James' For a long time now S. has ow ed a debt of £50 to W. He encloses cheque, 'but ow es great artistic More Details
debt that I am proud to acknow ledge and shall alw ays remember w ith gratitude' 'I remain/yrs very affly/Arthur
Studd'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Arthur Studd]. [110 Rue du Bac], nd. [early 1897?] 'My dear Peter-' More Details
W histler has had to dismiss Constant and w ould like to employ Auguste if S. w ants to leave him w hile he
travels in the South Seas. He hopes the trip goes w ell. 'Alw ays sincerely yours./(sg) J.McN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. (postmark) Feb 2 1897. 'My dear Peter-' W histler could
not come and see S. this evening and asks if S. can come tomorrow so that W histler can bid him goodbye. More Details
W histler w ishes he could come along. Lafarge said the islands w ere lovely. 'Affectionately yours./(sg)
J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler S258
Letter from Arthur Studd to James McNeill W histler, Papeete, Tahiti. June 22nd. 1897. 'Dear Mr. James' S.
attempts to persuade W histler to join him in Tahiti. 'There are amazing things to paint. Women w ho w alk like
goddesses- splendidly proportioned youths sitting in the moonlight, crow ned w ith garlands w here palms w ave
in the background like huge black plumes against the sky' Describes the type of government of w hich W histler More Details
w ould approve, the w ork S. has been undertaking, the living arrangements. S. expects to stay for at least tw o
more months, and then S. and his brother intend to go to Samoa via Auckland. Hopes to hear from W, and if
The Little W hite Girl has been aw arded any more medals. Sends affectionate messages to 'W hibley & Bunny
Miss B Linda & Teddy'. W hibley's introductions have been very helpful. 'W ith very much affection/to yourself cher
maitre/yours cordially/Arthur Studd'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London. Pavillon Madeleine,
Pourville-sur-Mer, Pres Dieppe, (postmark) Aug 27 1899. 'My dear Peter-' W histler congratulates S. and More Details
suggests he comes to stay w ith W, his sister-in-law Miss Birnie Philip & her mother, w ho w ill look after him so he
can rest. 'Alw ays affectionately./(sg) J.McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. nd. [1899?] 'My dear Peter-' W histler is packing. He
suggests S. does not send the picture to Richards, but direct to Messrs. Brisson, Maison Chapuis, 2 Rue des More Details
Bourdonnais, Quai de la Megisserie in Paris, w ho do w ork for the Louvre. W histler can supervise them. 'In aw ful
haste and alw ays sincerely/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler S259
Letter from Arthur H. Studd to James McNeill W histler. 97 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, April 4th. 1900. 'My dear Mr.
James' S. w ould like very much to hear how The Fire W heel is getting on, and if the varnish has been removed
under W histler's directions at Messrs Chapuis. S. sent it to Chapuis on W histler's directions, and if all has been
accomplished satisfactorily, S. w ill w elcome it back to his draw ing room. S. w onders w hether W histler w ill be in More Details
Paris w hen S. hopes to get over and see the exhibition. Expresses his concern for his brother at the front.
Gives regards to B. Linda and Mrs. & Miss Philip. Offers for Little W hite Girl not stand at £2500, but S w ill not
part w ith it. 'I remain/yrs very cordially/Arthur Studd'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. [Paris], April 17 1900. 'It gave
me great pleasure, my dear Peter, to get a letter from you after all this w hile!-' W histler hopes S. w ill not go as
cannon fodder to the Cape. S.'s brother has been trained and w ill be a good officer. W histler having been at More Details
West Point thinks soldiers must be professionals. Chapuis relined S.'s picture w ith W histler's approval and has
returned it. The Little W hite Girl never having been exhibited in Paris W histler w ould like S. to lend it to the big
Exposition. 'Yours affectionately/(sg) J.McNeill W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. 4 W hitehall Court, nd. [April 1900] 'Now this is really
very nice and kind of you Peter!-' W histler suggests S. also sends the Firew heel to the exhibition in
Copenhagen. W histler had a letter about it from Prince Eugene to w hich he must reply. W histler decided to More Details
employ a servant to look after the studio and the cooking because he could not afford to w ait until Auguste
w as free. He invites S.to come round tomorrow after 3pm. 'Alw ays affectionately'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Probably about exhibition of Little W hite Girl. Paris Universal Exp. 1900]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. Hotel Chatham, Paris, Thursday 19 April 1900. 'One
w ord in desperate haste, to thank you, my dear Peter,...' The picture should be sent through Goupils to their More Details
house in Paris since Marchant is used to handling W histler's pictures, and w ill send the account to W. 'Alw ays
my dear Peter/Very sincerely'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. [Paris], (postmark) May 3 1900.
'My dear Peter-' He thanks S. for sending the picture w hich has been repaired by Chapuis and retouched by More Details
W histler and is now hanging in the American section. W histler w ill come over and see S. shortly. 'so a
bientot.'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 97 Cheyne Walk. Garlants Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall More Details
Mall, July 4 1901. 'My dear Peter-' He thanks S. for his letter about the cheque and w ill remember to do a sketch
for S. some time. He looks forw ard to 8pm. 'So meanw hile,/Goodnight!/(sg) J.McNeill W histler-'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. [July 26 1901] 'My dear Peter-' W histler is back from
Dieppe but goes aw ay again by Saturday. They could discuss matters if S. calls round tomorrow about 4.30 pm. More Details
'Alw ays.'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler S260
Letter from Arthur Studd to W m Heinemann. Via Volturno 22, Rome, Nov 28 1902. 'Dear Mr. Heinemann' S. let
Mrs. Bell have photographs of the Little W hite Girl and the Firew heel for her book on W histler before he heard More Details
she had not consulted W. He then tried to consult W histler and w as referred to H. He has no objections if
W histler has not. He sends his regards to H.'s w ife. 'I remain yrs. sincerely/Arthur Studd'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 9 Passage Alfred Stevens, Boulevard Clichy, Paris. 110
Rue du Bac, 22 March [1894] 'My dear Studd-' Graham Robertson has agreed to lend the portrait of Rosa More Details
Corder and Valparaiso to the Antw erp Exhibition, w here they w ill go w ell w ith S.'s picture and one that is being
sent from Hamburg. He asks S. to arrange w ith Messrs. Sicksee the despatch of the picture, since they are the
London agents for the exhibition. 'W ith a thousand thanks/sg. J.McN.W histler' (& signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to A.H. Studd 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Jan 21 1894. 'My dear Studd' W histler
w as delighted by S.'s telegram. As the new ow ner of The Little W hite Girl W histler hopes S. w ill never leave it More Details
to an English Gallery. 'JMc.Neill W histler/w ith kindest regards'.
[See also BP II 18d Res]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 2 Hyde Park Gardens, London. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
[Jan 21 1894] 'My dear Studd-' He w as delighted by S.'s telegram saying he had bought the Little W hite Girl but More Details
he did not know S.'s address. He hopes S. w ill not leave it to an English gallery. W histler and his w ife send their
regards. 'Alw ays sincerely yours./(sg) J.McN.W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 2 Hyde Park Gardens, London. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
[Jan 21 1894] 'My dear Studd-' He w as delighted by S.'s telegram saying he had bought the Little W hite Girl but
he did not know S.'s address. He hopes S. w ill not leave it to an English gallery. W histler and his w ife send their More Details
regards. 'Alw ays sincerely yours./(sg) J.McN.W histler'.
Ms. copy in W histler's hand. W ritten on 1 side of lined page in letterbook ends only "J McNeill W histler/w ith
kindest regards-"
MS Whistler S274
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Algernon Sw inburne]. [Royal Society of British Artists, Suffolk St, Pall Mall,
London], nd. [June 1888] 'Do w e not speak the same language - are w e strangers' He did not expect to be
attacked by one w ho used to understand him, w ith specious arguments based on an 'if' : '"If" Japanese art-...'
(unsigned). More Details
[Sw inburne published his attack on 'Mr. W histler's Lecture on Art' in the Fortnightly Review in June 1888. These
tw o paragraphs are drafts for 'Et tu, Brute!' w hich W histler published in the Gentle Art pp.259-61. The World of
James McNeill W histler Gregory 1959, p175]
MS Whistler S276
Letter from W.C. Symons to James McNeill W histler. 53 Park Road, Haverstock Hill, May 8 88. 'Dear Mr. W histler'
Even w hen S. has not agreed w ith W histler's actions he realised W histler w as trying to improve the Society. He More Details
thinks the meeting on Saturday an insult to W histler as artist and President and intends to support W. 'Yours
very truly/W ill. Christian Symons.'
MS Whistler S278
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W.C. Symons, [53 Park Road, Haverstock Hill]. Beefsteak Club, King
W illiam Street, Strand W.C., [May 88] 'Dear Mr. Symons-' Thanks S. for appreciating his attempts to raise the More Details
standards of the Royal Society w hich elected him President and for his purpose to support W histler on
Saturday. 'Believe me, dear Mr. Symons,/Alw ays most sincerely/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler S280
Letter from W. Christian Symons to James McNeill W histler. 53 Park Road, Haverstock Hill, Jan 3rd 1889. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' The Committee arranging the dinner in W histler's honour now includes J.E. Boehm R.A., W illiam More Details
Anderson F.R.C.S., G. Clausen, S.S. Solomon, A. Gilbert A.R.A., Charles Keene, Frank Short, Stuart Wortley, J.J.
Shannon, John Sargent, Albert Moore and Sarasate and numbers 22 in all. Asks if Mr. Labouchere is w illing to be
Chairman. Sends his best w ishes to W histler's w ife. 'I remain/Yours sincerely/W ill. Christian Symons.'
MS Whistler S281
Untitled manuscript list of people invited to Complimentary dinner in honour of J.M. W histler at the Criterion,
Piccadilly on 1st May 1889.
The original list (List A) of those invited, in Charles Hanson's hand; contains 364 names (some are probably
duplicated, or mispelt). 23 of these are marked (>) as having accepted the invitation already. Five names are
w ritten in W histler's hand. Key: * = Names ticked on List A. ; / = Names on lists B (MS W histler S282) & A. ; c =
Committee members ; > = Names on list (formerly AM 1971 S/38) at MS W histler C132 & List A. List as follow s:
c> Abbey, E.A. ; Abel, A.D. ; Aide, Hamilton ; / Alexander, Col. Gordon ; Allan, R.W. ; Allen, James Van ; Allison ; c
Anderson, W illiam FRCS ; /*d'Anendano, Chevalier ; Armstrong, Prof. Tom ; Arthur, Sir G. ; Ashburn, George ;
Ashburnham, Earl of ; > Baldry, Alfred ; Ball, Edw in ; / Ball, W ilfred ; /*Barker, W illiam ; Barrable, G. ; Bastaro,
Algernon ; /> Bate, Francis ; Bathe, Sir Henry ; / Baxter, A.L. ; Beaufort, Duke of ; Beckett, Ernest, M.P. ; Beckett,
W illiam, Bentinck, F. Cavendish ; > Belgrave, Percy ; Bentley, J.F. ; > Bigland, Percy ; Bird, Dr. Tom ; > Blanche,
J.E. ; Blocker, Carlos ; Bodley, G.F., A.R.A. ; c Boehm, J.E., A.R.A. ; Borthw ick, Sir Algernon ; / Boughton, G. ;
Brookfield, P. ; />* Brow n, Fred. ; Brow n, John Louis ; Brow ning, Robert ; Burnand, Frank ; Burns, Walter H. ;
Bussey, B.F. ; Byng, Hon. J.R.? ; Cadogan, Henry ; Canmell, B.E. ; Carr, J. Comyns ; Carte, R. D'Oyly ; Chamber, C.
Haddon ; Chapman, Alfred ; Child, Theodore ; > Christie, J.E. ; >c Clausen, George ; Clay, Sir Arthur ; /*
Clayton, John ; > Coghill, E.B. ; Colcroft, Henry ; /* Cole, Alan ; Coleridge, Lord ; Collingw ood, Henry Isaac ;
Collins, Col. Arthur ; Corner, Geo. E ; / Craigie, E.W. ; / Croft, Thomas ; Craw ford, Earl ; Cundell, H. Stew art ;
Cundell, H. Stew art ; Cundell, W ilfrid ; Cunliffe Ow en, Sir P. ; Currie, Sir Philip ; > Dalziel, H. ; > Dalziel, O. ;
Davenport, F.W. ; /* Davis, H.W. R.H. (W.H.B. Davis?) ; Daw kins, G.H. ; Day, Sir John ; > Degas ; Dennis, R. ; >
Deschamps, C.W. ; Dicey, Edw ard, Dow ney, Edw ard ; Drummond, Charles ; Du Maurier, George ; Duncan, Walter
; Duncombe, C.W. ; Dunraven, Earl ; Duret, Theodore ; Elcho, Lord ; Elliot, Major, General ; > Emslie, A.E. ;
Evershed, Dr. ; /* Fagan, Louis ; /* Fagen, W.B. ; / Fairfield, E. ; Fane, H.A. ; Farquhar, G. ; Fisher ; Florence, H.L.
; Flow er, W ickham ; Forbes, Archibald ; Forbes, James, So. ; / Ford, Sheridan ; Gardner, Herbert, M.P. ;
Gennadius, His. Excellency ; Gervet ; Gibbs, H.H. ; Giffard, J. Hardinge ; c/ Gilbert, Alfred ; Girardot, E. Gustave ;
/* Glacyebrook, H. de T. ; Goff, T. ; Gooch, A.C. ; > Gotch, T.C. ; / Goulding, F. ; / Grace, A.F. ; Graham, John ;
Grain, Corney ; Granby, Marquiss of ; Griffiths, Major, A. ; Guthrie, F. Anstey ; >/ Guthrie, James ; > Hacker,
Arthur ; / Haig, A.H. ; > Hall, L. Bernard ; Hamilton, H. Vereker ; Harding, C.P. ; Hardinge, W. ; Harte, Bret ; >
Hartley, Alfred ; Hayes, Claud ; Hayes, Edw in ; Helleu ; Henschell ; / Heseltine, J.P. ; Hetherington, J. ; Hew itt,
Sir Prescott ; Higgins, H.N. ; > Hill, Arthur ; Hollingshead, John ; c> Hood, G.P. Jacomb ; Hore, Rev. J.C. ; Horton,
W.L. ; Hosier, Capt. H. Montague ; Huish, Marcus ; c/> Hunt, E. Aubrey ; Hurlbert, W.H. ; /* Hutchinson, L. ;
Inglefield, Admiral ; Ionides, Alexander A. ; Jacomb, Pearce ; > James, Francis E. ; Jennens, Joseph ; Jeune,
Francis E. ; Johnson, Cyrus ; Johnson, David ; Jones, H.J. ; c/ Keene, Charles ; Knight, J. (Beefsteak Club) ; More Details
Knight J. (121 Cheyne Walk) ; Knutsford, Lord ; Labouchere, Henry ; >/ Laidly, W.J. ; Lankester, Prof. Ray (sic) ;
>/ Lavery, J. ; c/ Law , David ; Law less, Hon. Fred. ; Law rence, Arthur ; Law rence, Hon. Charles ; Law son,
Edw ard C. ; Le Branseur ; > Lee, Stirling ; Lefroy, F.S. ; Leslie, Sir John ; Lethbridge, Walter ; Lew is, George ; c/
Lindner, Moffat P. ; Lindsay, Sir Coutts ; / Little, James Stanley ; > Little, Leon ; > Llew ellyn, W.H.d ; Locker,
Arthur ; Loudon, W. Monat ; Low rey, F. ; Lucas, Stanley ; >/ Ludley, Max [Ludby?] ; Ludovici, A. ; /* Macbeth,
R.W. ; /* McCarthy, J. Huntley, MP ; /* McCarthy, Justin ; Macculloch, James ; > McLachlan, T.H. ; c MacLean,
Nelson ; / Macnab, Peter ; Maitland, Paul F. ; Mallarmé, Stephen ; Mallock ; > Mann, Alex. ; > Melville, Arthur ;
Menzies, D. ; Miller, Dr. Amiens ; Milner, Sir Fred. ; Mitchell, J. ; Mitford, A.B. [?France] ; /* Moffat, Edmund J. ;
Monet ; Montesquiou, Comte ; Moore, George ; c Morris, P.R. ARA ; Mullins, E.R. ; Murray, David ; Napier, Hon.
Morton ; Nasmyth'?' ; New ton, Sir Charles ; Nicol, H. ; Norton, W.L. ; / O'Connor, T.P. ; c Orchardson, W.Q. ;
Padgett, W illiam ; > Parker, Fred H.A. ; Parker, Sir H. Watson ; Parkinson, J. ; Parton, Ernest ; Pater, Walter ;
Pearse, Godfrey ; / Penfield, F.C. ; >/ Peppercorn, A.D. ; Philips, Law rence B. ; Phillips, F.T. ; Piggott, Edw ard ;
Polignac, Prince ; Poole, E.J. ; Pow erscourt, Viscount ; Poynton, Edw ard ; Probyn, Sir Dighton ; Pye, Dr. Walter ;
/Raffalovich, Andre ; Ravelyffe, Rayand ; > Raven-Hill, Leonard ; Reeve, Percy ; Reid, W hitelaw ; Reubell ;
Ribblesdale, Lord ; > Rixon, W.A. ; Robertson, Arthur ; Robertson, C. Grey ; > Roche, A. ; Rodd, Rennell ;
Rodgers, J.E. ; Romilly ; Rossetti, W.M. ; > C. Roussel, Theodore ; > Row e, T. Trythall ; Row ton, Lord ; Russel, Sir
Charles ; /* Ryder, John Edw ard ; St. John, Brenon E. ; Sala, G.A. ; Salaman, Malcolm ; c Sarasate ; >c/ Sargent,
John ; Sarney, Thomas ; / Scoones, Baptiste ; Shakespeare, W. ; > Shannon, J.J. ; c/>* Short, Frank ; > Sickert,
Bernard ; >/ Sickert, Walter ; Simpson, T. ; /* Singleton, C.J. ; Smalley, G.W. ; /* Smith, Capt. F.H., R.N. ; Smythe,
Lionel ; >c/ Solomon, S.J. ; Sparkes, John C.L. ; Sprend, W. ; > Starr, Sidney ; > Steer, P. W ilson ; Stephenson,
Charles ; c Stevens, Alfred ; Stevens, Rupert ; Stew art, (Mons.) ; Story, Julian ; Sturgis, Julian ; Sullivan, Sir
Arthur ; Sw an, John ; Symonds, John [Ad Oates] ; / Symons, Arthur ; Taylor, W.H. ; Taylor, W ycliffe ; Tennant, Sir
Charles ; Theobald, H.M. ; Thomas, Brandon ; /* Thomas, J.H. ; Thomas, Percy ; Thompson, Henry Yates ;
Thorneley, Charles T. ; Thynne, Charles ; Tree, Beerbohm ; > Tuke, H.S. ; Virtue, Herbert ; >/ Vos, Hubert ;
Vouillon, F. ; /* Wagner, Albert Van ; Walerton, Ernest ; / Waller, Thomas M., (Consul Gen.) ; * Waller, Mrs. M.
Coumll. S. ; >/ Walton, E.A. ; Ward, Edw in A. ; Warre, Fred ; Westlake, F. ; Westlake, N.H.J. ; Waterhouse, J.W. ;
Watson, Alfred ; Watson, C.J. ; Watson, J.D. ; Watts, Theodore ; / Webb, W. ; Wedmore, Fred. ; Wegnelin, J.R. ;
Wentw orth, Lord ; W harncliffe, Lord ; /* W histler, Dr. W. ; W hite, Henry ; W hite, Henry ; W hitehouse, Cope ;
W illiams, Cyprin ; W illiams, Montague ; W ilson, Sir Rivers ; W indsor, Lord ; /* W irgman, T. Blake ; Wolseley, Lord
; Woodrofe, H. ; c/ Wortley, Archie Stuart ; Wortley, Charles Stuart ; >/ W yllie, C.W. ; > W yllie, W.L. ; W yndham,
Percy ; Young, T. Russell
MS Whistler S282 - Complimentary dinner to Mr J. McNeill Whistler
Printed letter of invitation to Complimentary dinner in honour of J.M. W histler at the Criterion, Piccadilly on 1st
May 1889. from W. Christian Symons. 55 Park Road, Haverstock Hill N.W., nd. [Jan x May 1889]
Printed circular bearing the names of the committee members, the majority of w hom also figure on the list at
MS W histler S281, w ith the addition of the chairman, E.M. Underdow n, Q.C., the Hon. Sec. W. Christians
Symons, E.J. Gregory ARA, Albert Moore, and Waldo Storey.
On verso: untitled manuscript list (List B), mostly in the hand of Charlers Hanson, of 81 people w ho accepted
the invitation, the majority of w hose names appear on list A at MS W histler S281, w ith the addition of 20
names: Brennan, Louis ; Brow n, Ernest G. ; Burke, H. ; Dow desw ell, C.W.; Dow desw ell, C. ; Dow desw ell, W. ;
Gordon, Douglas ; Grace, James E. (also on Committee) ; Joshua, S. ; MacMillan, F. ; Morw orth, Audley ;
Ostrorog, Count ; Le Patourel, A.F. ; Payne, Walter ; Row e, George ; Taylor, A.H.S. ; Theobald, H.S. ; Thomson,
Arthur ; Westbrook, Dr. ; Yates, Edw ard. Key: * = Names ticked on List A. ; / = Names on lists B & A. ; c =
Committee members ; > = Names on list (formerly AM 1971 S/38) at MS W histler C132 & List A. List as follow s:
c> Abbey, E.A. ; Abel, A.D. ; Aide, Hamilton ; / Alexander, Col. Gordon ; Allan, R.W. ; Allen, James Van ; Allison ; c
Anderson, W illiam FRCS ; /*d'Anendano, Chevalier ; Armstrong, Prof. Tom ; Arthur, Sir G. ; Ashburn, George ;
Ashburnham, Earl of ; > Baldry, Alfred ; Ball, Edw in ; / Ball, W ilfred ; /*Barker, W illiam ; Barrable, G. ; Bastaro,
Algernon ; /> Bate, Francis ; Bathe, Sir Henry ; / Baxter, A.L. ; Beaufort, Duke of ; Beckett, Ernest, M.P. ; Beckett,
W illiam, Bentinck, F. Cavendish ; > Belgrave, Percy ; Bentley, J.F. ; > Bigland, Percy ; Bird, Dr. Tom ; > Blanche,
J.E. ; Blocker, Carlos ; Bodley, G.F., A.R.A. ; c Boehm, J.E., A.R.A. ; Borthw ick, Sir Algernon ; / Boughton, G. ;
Brookfield, P. ; />* Brow n, Fred. ; Brow n, John Louis ; Brow ning, Robert ; Burnand, Frank ; Burns, Walter H. ;
Bussey, B.F. ; Byng, Hon. J.R.? ; Cadogan, Henry ; Canmell, B.E. ; Carr, J. Comyns ; Carte, R. D'Oyly ; Chamber, C.
Haddon ; Chapman, Alfred ; Child, Theodore ; > Christie, J.E. ; >c Clausen, George ; Clay, Sir Arthur ; /*
Clayton, John ; > Coghill, E.B. ; Colcroft, Henry ; /* Cole, Alan ; Coleridge, Lord ; Collingw ood, Henry Isaac ;
Collins, Col. Arthur ; Corner, Geo. E ; / Craigie, E.W. ; / Croft, Thomas ; Craw ford, Earl ; Cundell, H. Stew art ;
Cundell, H. Stew art ; Cundell, W ilfrid ; Cunliffe Ow en, Sir P. ; Currie, Sir Philip ; > Dalziel, H. ; > Dalziel, O. ;
Davenport, F.W. ; /* Davis, H.W. R.H. (W.H.B. Davis?) ; Daw kins, G.H. ; Day, Sir John ; > Degas ; Dennis, R. ; >
Deschamps, C.W. ; Dicey, Edw ard, Dow ney, Edw ard ; Drummond, Charles ; Du Maurier, George ; Duncan, Walter
; Duncombe, C.W. ; Dunraven, Earl ; Duret, Theodore ; Elcho, Lord ; Elliot, Major, General ; > Emslie, A.E. ;
Evershed, Dr. ; /* Fagan, Louis ; /* Fagen, W.B. ; / Fairfield, E. ; Fane, H.A. ; Farquhar, G. ; Fisher ; Florence, H.L.
; Flow er, W ickham ; Forbes, Archibald ; Forbes, James, So. ; / Ford, Sheridan ; Gardner, Herbert, M.P. ;
Gennadius, His. Excellency ; Gervet ; Gibbs, H.H. ; Giffard, J. Hardinge ; c/ Gilbert, Alfred ; Girardot, E. Gustave ;
/* Glacyebrook, H. de T. ; Goff, T. ; Gooch, A.C. ; > Gotch, T.C. ; / Goulding, F. ; / Grace, A.F. ; Graham, John ;
Grain, Corney ; Granby, Marquiss of ; Griffiths, Major, A. ; Guthrie, F. Anstey ; >/ Guthrie, James ; > Hacker,
Arthur ; / Haig, A.H. ; > Hall, L. Bernard ; Hamilton, H. Vereker ; Harding, C.P. ; Hardinge, W. ; Harte, Bret ; >
Hartley, Alfred ; Hayes, Claud ; Hayes, Edw in ; Helleu ; Henschell ; / Heseltine, J.P. ; Hetherington, J. ; Hew itt, More Details
Sir Prescott ; Higgins, H.N. ; > Hill, Arthur ; Hollingshead, John ; c> Hood, G.P. Jacomb ; Hore, Rev. J.C. ; Horton,
W.L. ; Hosier, Capt. H. Montague ; Huish, Marcus ; c/> Hunt, E. Aubrey ; Hurlbert, W.H. ; /* Hutchinson, L. ;
Inglefield, Admiral ; Ionides, Alexander A. ; Jacomb, Pearce ; > James, Francis E. ; Jennens, Joseph ; Jeune,
Francis E. ; Johnson, Cyrus ; Johnson, David ; Jones, H.J. ; c/ Keene, Charles ; Knight, J. (Beefsteak Club) ;
Knight J. (121 Cheyne Walk) ; Knutsford, Lord ; Labouchere, Henry ; >/ Laidly, W.J. ; Lankester, Prof. Ray (sic) ;
>/ Lavery, J. ; c/ Law , David ; Law less, Hon. Fred. ; Law rence, Arthur ; Law rence, Hon. Charles ; Law son,
Edw ard C. ; Le Branseur ; > Lee, Stirling ; Lefroy, F.S. ; Leslie, Sir John ; Lethbridge, Walter ; Lew is, George ; c/
Lindner, Moffat P. ; Lindsay, Sir Coutts ; / Little, James Stanley ; > Little, Leon ; > Llew ellyn, W.H.d ; Locker,
Arthur ; Loudon, W. Monat ; Low rey, F. ; Lucas, Stanley ; >/ Ludley, Max [Ludby?] ; Ludovici, A. ; /* Macbeth,
R.W. ; /* McCarthy, J. Huntley, MP ; /* McCarthy, Justin ; Macculloch, James ; > McLachlan, T.H. ; c MacLean,
Nelson ; / Macnab, Peter ; Maitland, Paul F. ; Mallarmé, Stephen ; Mallock ; > Mann, Alex. ; > Melville, Arthur ;
Menzies, D. ; Miller, Dr. Amiens ; Milner, Sir Fred. ; Mitchell, J. ; Mitford, A.B. [?France] ; /* Moffat, Edmund J. ;
Monet ; Montesquiou, Comte ; Moore, George ; c Morris, P.R. ARA ; Mullins, E.R. ; Murray, David ; Napier, Hon.
Morton ; Nasmyth'?' ; New ton, Sir Charles ; Nicol, H. ; Norton, W.L. ; / O'Connor, T.P. ; c Orchardson, W.Q. ;
Padgett, W illiam ; > Parker, Fred H.A. ; Parker, Sir H. Watson ; Parkinson, J. ; Parton, Ernest ; Pater, Walter ;
Pearse, Godfrey ; / Penfield, F.C. ; >/ Peppercorn, A.D. ; Philips, Law rence B. ; Phillips, F.T. ; Piggott, Edw ard ;
Polignac, Prince ; Poole, E.J. ; Pow erscourt, Viscount ; Poynton, Edw ard ; Probyn, Sir Dighton ; Pye, Dr. Walter ;
/Raffalovich, Andre ; Ravelyffe, Rayand ; > Raven-Hill, Leonard ; Reeve, Percy ; Reid, W hitelaw ; Reubell ;
Ribblesdale, Lord ; > Rixon, W.A. ; Robertson, Arthur ; Robertson, C. Grey ; > Roche, A. ; Rodd, Rennell ;
Rodgers, J.E. ; Romilly ; Rossetti, W.M. ; > C. Roussel, Theodore ; > Row e, T. Trythall ; Row ton, Lord ; Russel, Sir
Charles ; /* Ryder, John Edw ard ; St. John, Brenon E. ; Sala, G.A. ; Salaman, Malcolm ; c Sarasate ; >c/ Sargent,
John ; Sarney, Thomas ; / Scoones, Baptiste ; Shakespeare, W. ; > Shannon, J.J. ; c/>* Short, Frank ; > Sickert,
Bernard ; >/ Sickert, Walter ; Simpson, T. ; /* Singleton, C.J. ; Smalley, G.W. ; /* Smith, Capt. F.H., R.N. ; Smythe,
Lionel ; >c/ Solomon, S.J. ; Sparkes, John C.L. ; Sprend, W. ; > Starr, Sidney ; > Steer, P. W ilson ; Stephenson,
Charles ; c Stevens, Alfred ; Stevens, Rupert ; Stew art, (Mons.) ; Story, Julian ; Sturgis, Julian ; Sullivan, Sir
Arthur ; Sw an, John ; Symonds, John [Ad Oates] ; / Symons, Arthur ; Taylor, W.H. ; Taylor, W ycliffe ; Tennant, Sir
Charles ; Theobald, H.M. ; Thomas, Brandon ; /* Thomas, J.H. ; Thomas, Percy ; Thompson, Henry Yates ;
Thorneley, Charles T. ; Thynne, Charles ; Tree, Beerbohm ; > Tuke, H.S. ; Virtue, Herbert ; >/ Vos, Hubert ;
Vouillon, F. ; /* Wagner, Albert Van ; Walerton, Ernest ; / Waller, Thomas M., (Consul Gen.) ; * Waller, Mrs. M.
Coumll. S. ; >/ Walton, E.A. ; Ward, Edw in A. ; Warre, Fred ; Westlake, F. ; Westlake, N.H.J. ; Waterhouse, J.W. ;
Watson, Alfred ; Watson, C.J. ; Watson, J.D. ; Watts, Theodore ; / Webb, W. ; Wedmore, Fred. ; Wegnelin, J.R. ;
Wentw orth, Lord ; W harncliffe, Lord ; /* W histler, Dr. W. ; W hite, Henry ; W hite, Henry ; W hitehouse, Cope ;
W illiams, Cyprin ; W illiams, Montague ; W ilson, Sir Rivers ; W indsor, Lord ; /* W irgman, T. Blake ; Wolseley, Lord
; Woodrofe, H. ; c/ Wortley, Archie Stuart ; Wortley, Charles Stuart ; >/ W yllie, C.W. ; > W yllie, W.L. ; W yndham,
Percy ; Young, T. Russell
MS Whistler S283
Letter from W. Christian Symons to James McNeill W histler. 55 Park Rd, Haverstock Hill, Tuesday-April 16th
[1889] 'Dear Mr. W histler' E.G. Brow n w ould like tickets for the dinner for himself and W.S. Bayne, and Mr. Buck More Details
w ants one. Asks for W histler's approval and the return of David Law 's list. The letters to Ashburne and H.J.
Jones have been returned, address unknow n. Apologises for sending off the circulars before W histler's
telegram arrived. 'Believe me/Yours sincerely/W. Christian Symons.'
MS Whistler S288 More Details

Letter from W.C. Symons. [before 1 May 1889] Printed circular of invitation to W histler dinner

Invitation from W.C. Symons. [before 1 May 1889] Invitation cards to W histler dinner

Invitation from W.C. Symons. [before 1 May 1889] Invitation cards to W histler dinner

Menu of W histler dinner. 1 May 1889.
MS Whistler T3
Letter from Alexander Taylor & Son, Working Upholsterers & Cabinet Makers to James McNeill W histler. 167
Great Portland Street, London W, 23 February 1891. 'Dear Sir' He acknow ledges W histler's letter and w ill call on More Details
W histler on Wednesday morning. 'Yours obediently/Alexr. pro Taylor'.
[This w as w ith [Yates] letters]
MS Whistler T4
Letter from Henry Taylor to James McNeill W histler. 8 King Street, St. James Sq., Jan 23 1891. 'Dear Mr W histler' More Details
Asks if W histler w ishes to buy How ell's ebony and cane sofa for £10 from a Mr. Philipot w ho ow ns a shop
nearby in Crow n Court 'Yours truly/Henry E Taylor'

Letter from Tom Taylor to James McNeill W histler. Local Government Act Office, 8 Richmond Terrace, W hitehall,
S.W., 13 June 1865. 'My dear W histler' 'Private & confidential' Explains that the Editor of The Times has on tw o More Details
successive occasions cut out T's R.A. notice w hich mentions W histler's paintings. T. hopes that it w ill not happen
again. 'Yours truly/Tom Taylor'
MS Whistler T5
Letter from Tom Taylor to James McNeill W histler. Lavender Sw eep, Jan. 6. 1879. "'Sans rancune' by all means,
my dear W histler:" Quoted out of context, the extract from T.'s article on Velasquez of 6 June 1874 w hich
W histler used suggests incorrectly that T. does not admire that painter's w ork Las Meninas. After W histler's More Details
recent legal experiences T. does not think the pamphlet w as a sensible reaction. T. thinks the critic better
qualified than the painter to criticize painting. He reserves the right to publish this letter. 'Yrs: alw ays,/Tom
Taylor'.
[The World 15 Jan 1879. Gentle Art 1890, pp35-36. GM B.10. See GA 3]
MS Whistler T6
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Tom Taylor. The W hite House, Jan. 8. [1879.] 'Dear for a ducat! dead! my
dear Tom-' W histler quoted accurately from T.'s article and queries T.'s right to w rite about Velasquez at all: More Details
suggesting he asks forgiveness for his past w ork (signed w ith butterfly).
[The World 15 Jan 1879. Gentle Art 1890 p.37, GA 4. GM B.10]
MS Whistler T7
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Tom Taylor. The W hite House, Jan. 8. [1879.] 'Dear for a ducat! dead! my
dear Tom-' W histler quoted accurately from T.'s article and queries T.'s right to w rite about Velasquez at all: More Details
suggesting he asks forgiveness for his past w ork (signed w ith butterfly).
[The World 15 Jan 1879. Gentle Art 1890 p.37, GA 4. GM B.10]
MS Whistler T8
Letter from Tom Taylor to James McNeill W histler. Lavender Sw eep, Jany. 9. 1879. 'Pardon me, my dear W histler,' More Details
Neither W histler's painting or w riting are to be taken seriously. 'Yours alw ays/Tom Taylor'.
[Gentle Art 1890 p.38 GA 5. GM B.10]
MS Whistler T9
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Tom Taylor. The W hite House. Chelsea Embankment, [January 1879] 'W hy
my dear old Tom...' Even w hen T. w as an art critic and used to explain Velasquez W histler did not take him More Details
seriously, but only since W histler killed him has T. apparently begun to realise this. 'Go back!-' (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Gentle Art 1890 p.39 GA 6. GM B.10]
MS Whistler T11
Letter from Eugene Tettel to James McNeill W histler. Hotel du Quai Voltaire, Paris, le 14 Fevrier 1899. 'Monsieur,'
Regrets that W histler cannot participate in their exhibition in March because he has commitments in the other More Details
Viennese exhibition. His acceptance of election to their Union implied sympathy w ith their aims and T. hopes
that if he cannot exhibit w ith them he w ill not do so w ith any other body in Vienna. 'je vous prie d'agreer,
Monsieur, L'expression de ma plus haute consideration/Eugene Tettle'
MS Whistler T12
Letter from Thil [a landlord] to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac. 'Dimanche' 15 Jan 1893. 'Cher Monsieur-'
He assured W histler the w orkmen had put everything into good order. W histler therefore paid the painters More Details
2000 fr. before he saw the state everything had been left. The plumbers w ere so inefficient that the place has
been flooded. The stove is unusable and W histler expects to see him first thing next morning to remedy this.
'Agreez cher Monsiur mes salutations-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler T13
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thil. 8 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy Square, London, 8 March 1897. 'Cher
Monsieur-' Acknow ledges receipt of his letter. W histler has not signed any new agreement w ith T. so the old More Details
arrangement betw een them, as landlord and tenant, still applies. Any difficulties can be sorted out w hen
W histler returns to Paris. Heinemann told W histler he had visited T. and got on w ell w ith him as E alw ays has.
'Veuillez agreer, cher Monsieur, l'expression / de mes sentiments les plus distingues J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler T14
Letter from James McNeill W histler to M. Thil. Garlant's Hotel, 26 June 1901. 'Cher Monsieur,' Three months ago
W histler sent him a cheque for 1140.10 [fr.] for rent for his flat in Rue du Bac. W histler thinks the letter must More Details
have been lost. 'Veuillez agreer cher Monsieur l'expression de mes sentiments le plus distingues/(sg:) J.McNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler T15
Letter from André Thil to James McNeill W histler. Paris, 29 June 1901. 'Cher Monsieur' T. accepts W histler's
notice to leave his flat, 110 Rue du Bac, on 1 January next. He acknow ledges receipt of W histler's cheque for More Details
this month's rent for w hich Rouviere w ill send a receipt. T. promises to visit the appartment daily after 15 July as
W histler asked. 'Veuillez agreer, cher Monsieur,...l'expression de mes sentiments de consideration la plus
distinguee/Andre Thil'
MS Whistler T16
Letter from Brandon Thomas to James McNeill W histler. 42, Cadogan Terrace, S.W., Sept. 12. 1895. 'My dear
W histler,' He realised W histler w as very w orried or he w ould have sent the sketch before now . He received More Details
W histler's letter in Birmingham. He hopes W histler w ill not touch the sketch again because it is fine already, and
he looks forw ard to receiving it. He hopes [W histler's w ife] w ill soon recover. 'Yours sincerely/Brandon Thomas.'
MS Whistler T21
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117 New Bond Street, London,
W., 16 June 1891. 'Dear Sir' T. has not managed to dispose of any of W histler's pictures in London, but the tw o More Details
smaller ones, La fusee tombante and La roue de feu w ere sent to their branch on the Boulevard Montmartre
and might be sold if W histler w ill accept £300 for each. 'Your faithful servant/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T22
W., 14 Augt 1891. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter and has despatched The Fur Jacket to the More Details
Walker Art Gallery. T. w ill instruct their Paris branch to try and sell one or both of the Nocturnes there to Mr.
Leiter. 'Yours faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T23
W., 23 Sept 1891. 'Dear Sir' T. confirms their w ire saying that their Paris branch w ill be able to sell any of More Details
W histler's pictures or pastels for prices under £200. They w ill send the portrait of Lady Meux and 'Venice scene'
as they arranged w ith Mr Richards and T. suggests W histler sends some figure pastels and a couple of oils as
w ell. 'Your faithfull servant/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.C. Thomson, The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W. 18 Dec. 1891. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a cheque for £250 for sale of St Marks Venice in Paris. As T. suggested, More Details
they w ould like to hold an exhibition of W histler's important pictures in March 1892. T. hopes to receive the
lithographs soon. 'Your faithful Servant/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T25
W., 21 Decr. 1891. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for his prompt reply to their telegram. They think the lithographs of
the Portrait of my Mother not sufficiently imposing. They w ill w rite to Paris to arrange to have it etched before it More Details
is hung in the Luxembourg, w hen by French law it may be freely reproduced. Asks if W histler w ould like
Bracquemond or Walther to etch it, and if Graves or W histler has the copyright at present. Asks if W histler has
decided about the exhibition in March. They w ill w rite to Philadelphia about La Fusee tombante. 'Yours
faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon & Co/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T26
W., 5 Jany 1892. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's cheque [for their account]. Encloses a cheque for More Details
the Note Rouge. Thanks W histler for sending the list of pictures for his exhibition. They w ould like to include the
portraits of Miss Alexander, Lady Archibald Campbell and 'Lady Colin Campbell in w hite.' 'Yours
faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T27
W., 8-9 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a list of the pictures promised for the exhibition. A. Ionides is lending
Valparaiso; A. Moore, Blue and Silver Chelsea Show ; Mrs Leyland, Blue & Silver Battersea Reach; H. Theobald,
the small Opal & Silver; W.G. Raw linson Blue & Silver Battersea Reach; J.G. Orchar, Grey & Silver Chelsea
Embankment, w hich has already arrived; J.C. Potter w ill lend Blue and Silver Chelsea and offers to send three
more from The W hite Girl, Waves Biarritz and Chelsea or Battersea Bridge; A. Chapman w ill lend Grey & Gold,
Blue & Gold and Blue and Silver Bognor, but does not w ant new frames. Asks W histler to arrange w ith the
ow ners about cleaning and framing the pictures. They are w riting to Shannon, Mrs Peter Taylor at Brighton, More Details
and, at Mr. Chapman's suggestion to Mr. Fow ler. They have not heard from Mrs W yndham, Mr. Harrison, M.
Duret, Lady Meux, or W.C. Alexander. Asks if latter ow ns the portrait of Miss Alexander. 'The Steam plough
people' replied that none of their partners ow ned such a picture. T. enquires after Otto Goldschmidt's address
since the one man he approached had no pictures and referred him to a Sir Fred. Milbank. Mr. Johnston w rote
from America that he w as not able to do anything at the moment. Mr. Chapman offers to lend his Battersea and
'a British Channel'. Encloses a note from Mr. Cavafy and asks if they should contact him again. They w ould like
four portraits including the Sarasate. Asks w hat to do about the catalogue and cards, and suggests a size of
envelope as used for this letter. 'Yours faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T28
W., 8-9 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a list of the pictures promised for the exhibition. A. Ionides is lending
Valparaiso; A. Moore, Blue and Silver Chelsea Show ; Mrs Leyland, Blue & Silver Battersea Reach; H. Theobald,
the small Opal & Silver; W.G. Raw linson Blue & Silver Battersea Reach; J.G. Orchar, Grey & Silver Chelsea
Embankment, w hich has already arrived; J.C. Potter w ill lend Blue and Silver Chelsea and offers to send three
more from The W hite Girl, Waves Biarritz and Chelsea or Battersea Bridge; A. Chapman w ill lend Grey & Gold,
Blue & Gold and Blue and Silver Bognor, but does not w ant new frames. Asks W histler to arrange w ith the
ow ners about cleaning and framing the pictures. They are w riting to Shannon, Mrs Peter Taylor at Brighton, More Details
and, at Mr. Chapman's suggestion to Mr. Fow ler. They have not heard from Mrs W yndham, Mr. Harrison, M.
Duret, Lady Meux, or W.C. Alexander. Asks if latter ow ns the portrait of Miss Alexander. 'The Steam plough
people' replied that none of their partners ow ned such a picture. T. enquires after Otto Goldschmidt's address
since the one man he approached had no pictures and referred him to a Sir Fred. Milbank. Mr. Johnston w rote
from America that he w as not able to do anything at the moment. Mr. Chapman offers to lend his Battersea and
'a British Channel'. Encloses a note from Mr. Cavafy and asks if they should contact him again. They w ould like
four portraits including the Sarasate. Asks w hat to do about the catalogue and cards, and suggests a size of
envelope as used for this letter. 'Yours faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T29
W., 15 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges W histler's letter and promises to attend to it. As T. said in his last
letter they have made no progress in America. They should leave the portrait of Lady Meux w here it is until More Details
they need it. Suggests the Private View is on a Saturday and asks W histler to arrange about the Invitation
Cards. Mr. Harrison w rote that his picture w as at Henley and could not be exhibited but T. thinks they could
offer to collect it. W histler can ask Joyant to get their branch on the Boulevard to reply about [?] 'Yours
MS Whistler T30
W., 20 Feby [1892] 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges W histler's letter and w ill prepare a card and send it. The exhibition
of 'Nocturnes' should run from the 12 or 19 March for three w eeks, as they have another exhibition starting on More Details
16 April. Promises to see Mr. Alexander about the portrait of his daughter, and w rit about the Music Room. Mr.
J.C. Potter offered to lend tw o Nocturnes, a Wave, & a girl's portrait. T. suggests they do not accept the latter.
'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thompson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T31
W., 23 Feby. 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. saw Mr. Alexander and he w ill lend his Nocturne and the portrait of Miss
Alexander; Mr. Graham Robertson w ho w ill lend Valparaiso and the portrait of Miss Corder; Mr Louis Huth More Details
agreed to lend the [Symphony in W hite] No. III. T. has w ritten to Mr. C. Flow er, Mr. Leathart, and Mme. Venturi.
Mr. Ionides promised to call. Shannon's mother w as ill so he is in America but they hope to get his picture. T. w ill
send W histler a sketch of the Cards. He has seen Cran. Asks W histler w hat picture W histler took the [Pall Mall
Gazette] to task about. 'Yours faithfully/D.C. Thomson/Boussod Valadon & Co.'
MS Whistler T32
W., 24 Feby. 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Cyril Flow er w ill lend tw o pictures. Asks W histler to decide w hat is to go in the
Catalogue, on the Sandw ich Board advertisements, and w ho is to be invited to the Private View . Suggests
W histler exhibits one portrait of Lady Meux at the New Salon; and the other at Goupils. Asks W histler the value More Details
of a pastel Study in Lemon and Turquoise, 6 1/2 x 10 1/2" w hich belonged to J.H. Hutchinson and is being sold
at Christies during the w eek. T. w ants to encourage sales by bidding for it! 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon &
Co./D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T33
W., 25 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses specimens of tw o Invitation Cards for W histler's approval. Mme. Venturi More Details
and Mr. Harrison have agreed to lend their pictures; and Mr Huth's one has arrived. 'Yours very truly/Boussod
Valadon & Co./DC Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T34
W., 26 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. w ill send the list for the Catalogue soon, w ith proofs of the poster. The names
W histler mentioned of people to be invited to the Private View are already on their list, w hich is pretty More Details
extensive. The new spapers w ill be kept informed. Suggests March 19 as the best date for the Private View .
Asks w hen they should collect the Hon. Mrs. W yndham's picture. They w ill try and get hold of St Marks Venice.
Mr Leathart is w illing to lend, and Mr. Flow er offers his Nocturnes and 'Japanese Lady'. 'Yours very
truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T35
W., 27 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Repeats that 19 March w ould be a good date to start. It is the start of the London
Season, the Courts and Parliament are in session. They hope the House of Commons w ill attend and be
persuaded to buy one of W histler's picture for the National Gallery. 'The collection of Hitchcock' opens 23 April More Details
but if W histler w ants to postpone his exhibition he could exhibit his w ork in the larger room at the same time.
This w ould be a w eek before the R.A. exhibition w hen the papers w ould be full of their nominations. Way made
the cards T. sent to W histler and w ill be upset if they go to Houghton and Green instead. How ever T. encloses
the cards sent by the latter and W histler can indicate on them w hich arrangement he prefers. 'Yours
faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.' 'Enclosed is list of pictures'
MS Whistler T36
W., 29 Feby 1892. 'Dear Sir' Way w ill send a sketch of the cards he is w orking on. They are expecting four
pictures from J. Potter, five from Chapman, tw o from C. Flow er and ones from Mr Peter Taylor and Mr W yndham More Details
w ithin the next few days, and Mme Venturi's has already arrived. Mr. Ionides and Mr. Leathart are going to call.
Asks if they should borrow the portrait of Carlyle from Glasgow . They have arranged advertisements in the
Scotsman and Glasgow Herald. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T37
W., 1 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mme. Revillon has telegrammed from St. Petersburg that her picture has been sent
off. They have received the pictures belonging to J.C. Potter, C. Flow er MP., and Hon. Mrs A. W yndham and sent More Details
the pictures to Mr Richards and frames to Mr Grau. Encloses Way's version of the Card and asks W histler to
return it immediately. The [Pall Mall Gazette] and the Globe w ill have notices on the follow ing day. 'Yours
MS Whistler T38
W.,2 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Huth w ill allow his picture to be cleaned but Mr. Raw linson w ill not, since his w as
cleaned by Dyer tw o years previously. Encloses a proof of the Bill for the Sandw ich men. T. approves the idea of More Details
W histler holding an exhibition w ith M. Joyant in Paris but suggests they collect the pictures for this exhibition
first. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./DC Thomson/Manager.'
[Dyce]
MS Whistler T39
W.,3 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Way is w orking on the Catalogues and Bills since the Bill they sent on the previous
day w as unsatisfactory. Asks W histler to return the Cards. Encloses the Globe and Pall Mall Gazette of the
previous evening. Leathart w ill lend his picture provided it is insured for £800 against all risks. They w ill w rite to More Details
Glasgow to ask for the portrait of Carlyle in the w ay W histler suggested. Richards is doing his best w ith the
pictures. Mr. Raw linson's picture is cracked and he w ill w rite to W histler about it; meanw hile they w ill send it to
the Boulevard Montmartre w here W histler can examine it. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T40
W.,4 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Way w ill send W histler the revised Card. They w ould like it kept the same size as
they have already addressed 3000 envelopes! The 150 Press Cards could be made larger and perhaps the
special ones too. The poster w as made before W histler's design arrived so Way is now copying W histler's
design. They have told Grau W histler's instructions about the frame for the portrait of Miss Alexander. They
expect to contact Shannon about lending his picture in the follow ing w eek. They w ill make a duplicate set of More Details
press cuttings for W. They w ill arrange for an M.P. to ask the Government if they mean to acquire one of
W histler's paintings for the National Gallery: perhaps Cyril Flow er, Mr. Gladstone or Mr. Balfour. The Lady's
Pictorial w ish to reproduce W histler's photograph and some pictures. T. suggests they publish an 'edition de
Pictorial w ish to reproduce W histler's photograph and some pictures. T. suggests they publish an 'edition de
luxe' or 'W histler Souvenir'. T. w ill send his copy of Modern Painters on the follow ing day. Chapman's and Mrs. J.
Taylor's pictures have arrived but M. Duret has not yet replied about his picture. 'Yours very truly/Boussod
MS Whistler T41
Invitation from Thomson to W histler, James mcNeill. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W., 1892 March. Specimen Invitation Card for the private view of Nocturnes, Sea Pieces & Chevalet Pieces by W. More Details
(signed w ith Butterfly).
[Specimen invitation card. Not clear as to w hich letter this one w as enclosed w ith]
MS Whistler T42
W., 5 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' They have sent Mr. Raw linson's picture and w ould still like W histler's opinion of it.
Thanks W histler for sending The Fur Jacket. Asks if they should remove the glass from the portrait of Lady Meux
before sending it to the New Salon. T. w ill tell Richards about the picture belonging to Hon. Mrs. W yndham. T. More Details
likes the quotation for the catalogue and w ill have the list printed w ith large margins. Encloses the first pull of
Way's poster. T. is sending the first volume of Modern Painters and some quotations show ing 'that Ruskin &
W histler really started w ith the same ideas that W histler kept faithful to them & Ruskin w ent in for Pre-
Raphaelitism Mr Frith & all that superficial stuff.' 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T43
Letter from R.L.M. to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London,
W.,March 7th 1892. 'Dear Sir' We have just sold a set of six of your "Songs in Stones." Kindly let us know w hen More Details
w e can get some more copies. Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co/Per R.L.M.'
MS Whistler T44
W.,8 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. w ill send the other three volumes of Modern Painters today, and look through the
pamphlets for anything appropriate. T. w ill call on Ionides at Holland Park on the follow ing day and ask about
the 'Cremorne'. Goldschmidt has promised to lend his picture and T. asks if this is the portrait of Sarasate. T. w ill
contact Prinsep but this is difficult. They have had trouble w ith a dealer over the pastel. They have not heard
from Duret. Asks w hether they should include a picture of Battersea, 19 1/2 x 26 1/2", dated 1863, or barges
sailing on the river, ow ned by Coronio. He w ill leave the question of the M.P. for the moment. Suggests an More Details
'Edition de Luxe' of reproductions of a dozen or more pictures and notes by W histler or a smaller 'Souvenir' like
the Figaro Salon be produced. W histler could get M. Joyant to consult M. Boussod or M. Valadon at Rue Chapral
about it. If London House thinks it w ill sell w ell they should be prepared to consider it. Asks W histler to send
his special list for the Cards and w onders if there are any theatrical people w ho might be interested. Ger.
Thomson of the [Pall Mall Gazette] has not replied to T. and he suggests W histler contact him. T. has not seen
Pennell but arranged matters w ith the editor of the Star. Encloses presscuttings. Suggests they put the exact
date on the Posters. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T45
W., 9 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Asks if W histler w ants to include his selfportrait and Sea and Rain 'the one w ith a
single figure in front of sea' w hich belong to A.A. Ionides. Mr. Cook of the [Pall Mall Gazette] w ill w rite a special More Details
article. The proofs of the posters have been sent. 21 March to 9 April w ould be the best date. Suggests
charging 1/- w eekdays and 2/6 Fridays. They w ill send the Cards on the follow ing day and need W histler's list if
any. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T46
W., 10th March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Promises to invite those W histler listed and omit others. Way is setting up the
Catalogue as W histler w anted. All 2800 Cards w ill be sent off by Saturday. T. w ill try again to contact Cavafy. More Details
Asks W histler to return Raw linson's Nocturne and they w ill carry out his instructions. Asks if they should exhibit
Coronio's Battersea of 1863. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
Note in W histler's hand on verso: 'Cher Duc-I have been basking here in all sorts of sunshine w hile I continued
to reflect upon'...
MS Whistler T47
W., 11 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mrs P. Taylor w ill not give up her picture unless W histler adds a note to Richard's
letter giving his approval. The Cards are being sent and the Posters under w ay. Advertisements w ill appear in
14 London papers starting on the follow ing Monday. The portrait of Carlyle is in the Victoria Exhibition in Regent
Street and T. is strying to persuade them to let him have it before the end of their exhibition on 2 April. Ionides More Details
has approved the action to be taken on his picture, and has sent Fishing Smacks and Valparaiso. He is
prepared to lend W histler's Self-portrait this time as he does not w ish to be troubled ever again. Revillon's
picture has arrived. Richards has been w arned not to show anyone the pictures. T. expects W histler on
Tuesday to hang the pictures. Encloses proofs of the Catalogue from Way. The 19th Century is published by
Quaitch, Smith, Muchie and May but T. cannot find it anyw here. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T48
W., 12 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a proof from Way. Richards is now dealing w ith Mrs Taylor's picture. The More Details
[Pall Mall Gazette] w ill have a special article on Tuesday; the Posters w ill be up on Wednesday. They have sent
off 20 cards in response to W histler's telegram. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T49
Memorandum from D.C. Thompson to James McNeill W histler. 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London, W., 18
March 1892. 'Copy' 'Memo as to the publication of Catalogue of Mr W histlers Pictures' Catalogues printed by
Way under W histler's instructions, paid for by W, to be given aw ay at Private View and sold afterw ards for 1/-. More Details
'(signed) J. Mc.N. W histler/W itness/(signed) D.C. Thomson.'
(Copy)
MS Whistler T51
W., 23 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' There have been a lot of visitors to the exhibition. The Duchess of Edinburgh and
her tw o daughters 'said they "did not understand them one bit".' Mr. Burne Jones spent an hour examining
every picture and discussed them w ith Walter Sickert. Students come in free before 11 and stay for hours. T. More Details
w onders how the special Friday w hen entry w ill cost 2/6 w ill succeed. Asks if he should forw ard press notices
to W. A man w ishes to buy The Music Room for £450 and Mme Reveillon w ired that they should consult W. T. is
discussing the possibility of an exhibition in Paris at the Rue Chaptol. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D
C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T52
W., 25 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' It is Mr. Law rie of Glasgow w ho w ants The Music Room 'on spec'. If W histler sets a
price T. w ill w ire St. Petersburg for confirmation. They have had 84 visitors today, w hich is the 'Jour Reserve'. In More Details
addition a number of artists and friends of W histler have presented themselves. Asks W histler w hether he
should let them in free at all times. T. w ill send M. Joyant a list of the pictures and details for the prespective
exhibition in Paris. Asks W histler to send the four volumes of Ruskin to M. Joyant. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod
Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T53
W., March 26 1892. 'Dear Sir' Mr Law rie w ho thought of purchasing the Music Room has changed his mind, but
he may be interested in Mme. Coronio's Chelsea Reach. They have sold c.£20 w orth of catalogues and w ill
include the note for the third edition w hen it is required. Repeats that Jones R.A. admired the pictures. Claims More Details
that Wedmore says '"But I have been a W histlerian all my life!"' Brett, D. Lavery, G.H. Boughton and Jones are
the R.A.s w ho have seen the exhibition. Suggests W histler takes no notice of the silly things people say. Over
600 people have been in today. They have sent a season ticket for Sir C. W yke KCB. J.C. Potter's address is
Villa Beau Frere, Pau, S. France. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T54
W., 28 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' W ith the exhibition being such as success T. suggests they have it open in the
evenings. J. Stanley Little has w ritten a short criticism of the exhibition. Mme Revillon w rote that she has More Details
contacted W histler about The Music Room. Since the catalogues w ere not ready for the Press View many of the
Press including Spielmann never w ent into the small room. There w ere nine Private View s this Saturday as
against W histler's one in the previous w eek. 'Menpes has just been in (free, as a friend (!)) & his only remark is
"W hat a Master w hat a Master!" Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T55
W., 29 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' They have had some 200 visitors and many enthusiastic students today, w hom
they have got to sign a book w hich W histler w ill have in due course. Mr. Huish of the Fine Art Society seemed More Details
jealous of the exhibition being held at Goupils. Suggests W histler w rites to J. Paton, Hon. Secy., Corporation Art
Galleries, Glasgow , about cleaning the portrait of Carlyle. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson'
MS Whistler T56
W., 30 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' There is no sale for Mme Coronio's picture at that price yet; they w ill ask £800 for
Mme. Revillon's. They w ish to pay Way for the Catalogues on W histler's account and Way refuses to sign
receipts in W histler's name because they ordered the Catalogues. They have 60 left and w ill need 100 each More Details
day. They w ish to pay C.O.D. on the 500 Catalogues Way promised to send tomorrow . Asks W histler to w ire
Way to accept their orders. They have told enquirers including an American Mr Adams that they must address
W histler through them. Thanks Mrs W histler for her letter. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co/D.C.
Thomson'
MS Whistler T57
W., 31 March 1892. 'Dear Sir' They have received 500 catalogues from Way and he has their cheque, but he
sent his law yers round to discuss the matter and has probably w ritten to W. Acknow ledges W histler's telegram
and interprets the letter in the World to mean W histler has no need to collect any more scalps having w on the More Details
battle. 319 attendances on the previous day, 322 today including the Countesses of Darnly and Chichester.
Artists are pleased to be admitted free before 11 according to a letter in the World. They w ill be open in the
evenings in the follow ing w eek at the charge of 1/-. Mrs Spottisw oode of Grosvenor Place w ill w rite to W. 'Yours
very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T58
W., 2 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' There have been nearly 700 visitors today. Agrees W histler should have the shilling
from atalogues sold in the gallery. T. w ill discuss photographing the pictures w ith Mrs. W histler but copyright More Details
rests w ith the ow ners unless W histler reserved it on the original receipts. Mr. Potter is annoyed that his
pictures w ere varnished and gilt w ithout his permission. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C
Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T59
W., 4 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' They told Lord W indsor that if W histler w as commissioned to paint a portrait he
w ould come to London in May. Lord W indsor w ill consider the matter. There w ere 159 visitors at 2/6 today More Details
including the Duke and Duchess of Leinster, Belgian Minister, Miss Rose Kingsley. Mr. Pennell w anted to know if
W histler w ould be in on the follow ing day. T. w as amused by Punch. Several people have enquired about the
"Album" and T. w ould like to know w hen they can have more copies, and w hat W histler has decided about
Paris. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T60
W., 5 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' They had trouble w ith Mr. Potter only because they did not ask him first if they could
do anything to his pictures. They have received permission from Cyril Flow er, W m. C. Alexander, Louis Huth,
Graham-Robertson, Mme. Venturi, Dr. Cavafy, and W.G. Raw linson to photograph their pictures. They did not More Details
expect anything else as even Queen Victoria recently gave them permission to reproduce one of her
miniatures. They w ill w rite to Leathart after they have heard from the rest. Suggests they do not use the
catalogue text w ith the Album of reproductions as it is not serious enough. T. thinks any text is unnecessary.
(unsigned)
MS Whistler T61
W., 6 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Replies to W histler's telegram that they should close the show this w eek w hile it is
still going w ell. There w ere 28 people on the previous evening and notes of this in the papers so more people
still going w ell. There w ere 28 people on the previous evening and notes of this in the papers so more people
may come in future. They w ill approach the ow ner about 'Mrs Peter's Sea piece'. As arranged w ith Mrs W histler More Details
they w rote on Monday to their branch in Paris to ask them to take Petit's gallery, Rue de Seze, for W histler's
exhibition. M. Joyant w ould be in charge and W histler should see him or M. Etienne Boussod and say he has
been sold the exhibition in London is very successful. Poynter, R.A. has been to see the exhibition, and so has
Fildes, R.A. and his w ife, and both w ere very appreciative. They paid Way forthe Catalogues and have put £40
into Drummonds as part of W histler's profits. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T62
W., 7 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to mark against the Catalogue entries his instructions for each picture.
Otherw ise they w ill return them to their ow ners.They have had many enquiries about the Album of
photographs and w ould like a definite decision. They are photographing the pictures of Revillon, Albert Moore,
Glasgow Corporation, Gallimard, and Orchar since there is difficulty contacting them to get their prmission. They More Details
have not yet heard from Potter and Leathart. They w ill arrange to pay the royalties on the portraits of Rosa
Corder and Carlyle to Graves. T. suggested W histler's exhibition in Paris should be held at the Rue de Seze but
his Paris branch w ould like it themselves. Asks W histler to see Joyant and agree to hold it at Rue Chapral. 40
people came to the exhibition on the previous night and c.350 today. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon &
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W., 9 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' On this the final day of the exhibition there should be over a thousand visitors, more
than 300 Catalogues have been sold, 200 artists in the morning signed the book. Armitstead, R.A. sculptor More Details
admired the w ork. Henley and W hibley left messages. They w ould like to keep three or so pictures up in the
smaller room. They are making arrangements about the publication of the 'Album' and w ould like W histler's
advice. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co/D.C. Thomson'
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W., 11 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' They heard from M. Joyant that there w as to be no further exhibition and have
started to return the pictures. They got W histler's telegram but no letter. Mr. Matterson w ho bought Mrs Peter More Details
Taylor's picture agreed to lend it to Paris if it w as properly insured. It is w ith Richards w ho w ill have finished
w ith it by the 19th. They have sold the last 500 Catalogues. Suggests they do not print any more. They have
paid Way up to date. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
[Symphony in Grey & Green The Ocean lent to Salon 1892]
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W., 12 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' They have permission from everyone including Leathart but excepting Potter to
reproduce their pictures in the Album. They approached Mr. Flow er again but he refuses to lend his pictures
again for a w hile. Mr. Huth refused to pay for varnishing and cleaning of his picture. They have returned Potter's
picture but retain Mrs. Leyland's and Chapman's for Paris. Asks W histler to contact the ow ners of pictures
required for Munich and w arns him not to mention that they are required for six months but only that it is for a
month hence. Those concerned are Potter, Chapman, Ionides, Jameson, Harrison and Orchars and T. w ill retain More Details
their pictures for the moment. Repeats that no more catalogues should be ordered. This w ill increase its rarity
value w hen W histler prints it at the end of the Gentle Art. The Carlyle w as returned to Glasgow and Mr Paton
said it w ill probably be sent w ith other pictures from there to Munich. (He is Curator of Corporation Galleries in
Glasgow ) T. w ould like to see the photogravure of the Carlyle Paton sayd W histler has. Asks W histler to contact
Lady Meux w ho is out of tow n. They w ill send the Fur Jacket and Gallimard's Venice to Paris tomorrow . 'Yours
very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
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W., 13 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Lady Meux, The Fur Jacket and Venice w ere sent to Rue Chaptal today and w ill go
immediately to the Salon. M. Joyant w ill tell W histler w hen they arrive. Richards w ill have finished w ith Mr.
Matterson's 'Sea piece' by Wednesday and they w ill send it on too. Since there is no agent in London for the
Munich exhibition and exhibitors must pay their expenses T. suggests W histler does not send anything unless More Details
he hears that the Bavaria Government are definitely going to buy something. There is a great demand for the
catalogue so T. asks if he should order 250 more. Mr. L. Huth refuses to pay for the cleaning and varnishing of
his pictures or to let them be exhibited in Paris. The Duke has made an appointment to discuss the portrait
after Easter. 'Yours very truly/pp. Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
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W., 14 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Gives outside measurements of frames of pictures belonging to Chapman, Chelsea
Snow and Bognor; Mrs Peter Taylor; Mrs Leyland; Potter's Wave and W hite Girl; Moore's Trafalgar Square. The
pictures sent to Paris should arrive by Saturday. Asks W histler to leave the arrangement of the portrait of the More Details
Duke of Marlborough to them. He w ill contact them after Easter. They settled Way's account for £33.19.3. and
there w ill be another small amount to pay. They have paid £25 into Drummonds. They w ill have the proofs of
photos for the Album in the follow ing w eek. They can use the [Boussod Valadon & Co.] reproduction of the
Portrait of My Mother as they only sold the lithographs of it during the exhibition. T. told Sickert to w rite and
send his article to W. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T69
Letter from 'M.Z.' to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London, W., April More Details
19 92. 'Dear Sir, We duly received your telegram and have sent off Mr. Chapman's tw o pictures "Bognor" and
"Snow " to our House Rue Chaptal. Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./per MZ'
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Letter from W.M. to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, London, W., April
20. 92. 'Dear Sir' Replies to W histler's telegram that Mrs Peter Taylor's picture arrived too late from Mr. Richards More Details
to be sent today but w ill go on the next day to their Paris branch. Mr. Chapman w rote consenting to the
exhibition of his pictures in the Paris Salon or Munich if they are properly insured. 'Yours faithfully/Boussod
Valadon & Co./per W histler M'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The Goupil Gallery, 116 & 117, New Bond Street, More Details
London, W., 21st April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to send them copies of six 'Songs in Stone'. 'Yours
faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
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W., 22 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' Hopes the pictures arrived in time for the Salon. They have permission from all the
ow ners to include their pictures in the Album. Encloses W histler's account for the catalogues, w hich made a
profit for him. They ow e him money for some lithographs as w ell. Way charged them for the 250 catalogues
destroyed on the day of the Press View . Mr. Watts R.A. missed the exhibition but T. show ed him those More Details
belonging to Mme. Revillon and Lady Arch. Campbell. T. w ent to see the Duke of Marlborough and thinks he w ill
not pay more than £1500 for the tw o portraits. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
2 statements of account for Catalogues enclosed
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profit for him. They ow e him money for some lithographs as w ell. Way charged them for the 250 catalogues More Details
destroyed on the day of the Press View . Mr. Watts R.A. missed the exhibition but T. show ed him those
Thomson/Manager.'
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profit for him. They ow e him money for some lithographs as w ell. Way charged them for the 250 catalogues More Details
destroyed on the day of the Press View . Mr. Watts R.A. missed the exhibition but T. show ed him those
Thomson/Manager.'
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W., 23 April 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. expects the lithographs to arrive soon. Mr. Chapman is at the Hotel Lafond, 13
Rue de la Tremoille, Paris. Suggests W histler gets his permission to send his pictures w hich are not at 9 Rue More Details
Chaptal to the Champs de Mars. Mr. Potter said he w ould get in touch w ith W. Mrs Peter Taylor w ould like the
old frame repainted before being replaced on her picture, w hich is also in Paris. Encloses the only copy of the
5th edition of the catalogue they have had from Way. 'Yours faithfullyh/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C
Thomson/Manager.'
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W., April 27th. 1892. 'Dear Sir, As per your telegram w e have ordered today 50 Catalogues. We are sending you More Details
today, w ith our compliments, the book containing the names of the Artists w ho visited the Exhibition. Yours
faithfully/pp. Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T102
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, (294, City Road, ) (crossed out): 116 N.
Bond St, London, E.C., 7 Nov 1892. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for congratulating him on his appointment. More Details
Suggests W histler w rites him a long letter to be published in the 'Art Journal' suggesting w hat T.'s aims should
be. Asks if W histler w ould let him w rite an article on his 'Album' and promises to send a copy of his book on
'Corot' to Mrs. W. Affirms his appreciation of W histler's w ork. 'Yours very faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T103
Letter from D.C. Thomson to Beatrice W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C., Nov. 17th 1892.
'Dear Mrs W histler' Thanks her for her letter and the good new s that W histler has had all the profit from the More Details
sale of the 'Falling Rocket'. He w ill get this new s into the papers. Asks if W histler can let him have some oils or
pastels to help business in Goupils. Expresses regret for the death of the Duke and suggests W histler paints
the w idow ed Duchess in 'blanc et noire'. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T104
W., Nov. 23rd. 1892. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a proof of the List for the Prospectus, corrected, by the printers More Details
Ballantine Hausen & Co; and the Pall Mall w ith a notice about the Falling Rocket. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod
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W., 26 Nov. 1892. 'Dear Sir' Promises to see Mr McCall and pass on W histler's instructions. Ballantynes have More Details
been dilatory. The reporter from the Pall Mall Gazette misunderstood w hat T. told him, but T. w ill get the Globe
reporter togive the correct version. Goupils are holding a small exhibition of M. Brabazon's w ork in the follow ing
w eek. The show at the N.E.A.C. is rather w eak. 'Yours very truly D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T107
W., 7 Dec. 1892. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for sending him a copy of Vers & Prose and admires the lithograph. More Details
Asks W histler if he has a large lithograph suitable for reproduction in the Art Journal, of a Thames subject.
'Yours very truly D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T108
W., Dec. 14th. 1892. 'Dear Sir' They have sent 11 etchings by a young Scottish artist Mr. Frank Laing at his ow n More Details
request to W histler through their Paris house, Rue Chaptal. He is studying in Paris and W histler can contact him
if he w ishes at 9 Rue des Fourneaux, Atelier No 2. Asks if they may issue the Album circulars. 'Yours very
truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T109
W., 17 Dec. 1892. 'Dear Sir' T. sent W histler a copy of the article in the Globe but w ill try and find another.
Encloses a copy of the Brabazon catalogue of draw ings, w hich have sold w ell. Encloses proof copy of the
Album. Ballantyne has not used gold as instructed, and the butterfly is w rong. Suggests the w ording on the
back of the Brabazon catalogue is used for the circular. Congratulates W histler on the price, and Goupils for not More Details
having bought the picture themselves from Cavafy. Asks W histler under w hat terms he w ould let them use a
lithograph in the Art Journal. He know s that the W hirlw ind got one transfer free from W, and on another
occasion purchased a plate for £50 w ith all rights. T. w ill let W histler know w hen he has found out the facts
about the English Art Club. 'Yours very truly/D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T113
W.,Jan 18th/93. 'Dear Sir' They have sent Nocturne blue & gold to 110 Rue du Bac, Mr. Webb having bought it More Details
on W histler's account. T. has seen Abbey, Sargent, Hamilton & Fisher, the four commissioners for the Chicago
exhibition and given them all the help he can, w hile recommending them to ask also Mr. Louis Huth for the
portrait of his w ife. 'W ith thanks,/Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T114
W., 23 Jany. 1893. 'Dear Sir' They have forw arded W histler's letter to Mr. Abbey at Mount Morgan, Fairford,
Gloucestershire. They are notsure if Abbey w ent to see Mr. Alexander. The Nocturne w as sent on the 18th to
Rue du Bac. They are exhibiting the Studio and have sent notices to the papers. They have one prospective More Details
buyer. The Pall Mall w ill photograph it on the follow ing day as instructed in W histler's telegram. The circular for
the Portfolio w ill go out on the follow ing day, and the March Art Journal w ill contain an article by D.S. McColl w ith
illustrations. 'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T115
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C., Feby 4th
1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' W histler is being sent several rough pulls of 'The Gold Screen' w hich is to be
reproduced in the March edition w ith Mr. McColl's article on the 'Album'. Asks W histler to select the best colour. More Details
Several people have been to see 'the 'Atelier' picture' w hich appears in the [Pall Mall] Budget this w eek but no-
one has bought it. Mr. Poole has lent his best pictures to an exhibition at 'The Fine Art Society'. 'Yours very
truly/D.C. Thomson' and 'Yours. DCT'
MS Whistler T116
W., 21 March 1893. 'Dear Sir' Encloses the Westminster Gazette for 4 February w ith an interview w ith Sir Geo.
Reid. The Art Journal for April w ill contain letters on the subject and if W histler w rites an article it w ill be
included. They w ill return the Studio picture on the follow ing day as requested. The Princesse, Fur Jacket and
another picture belonging to Reid, and the Valparaiso, have been sent to Chicago, but others are still in London More Details
not having been insured. Mr. Ives has been slack in answ ering letters. Goupils could have saved Sargent,
Abbey and Hamilton a lot of trouble by arranging to send the pictures themselves. Business w ill be bad until
the Baring affair blow s over, but Goupils are trying to sell the Lange Leizen for £800. The ow ner is hard up and
does not w ant W histler to know about the affair. Encloses presscuttings w hich he w ould like returned. 'D.S.M.'
w rote the article in the 'A.J.' w hich puts 'Arry in his place. Asks W histler to send a letter for publication. 'Yours
very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T117
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., April
12th 1893. 'Dear Sir' The New castle ow ner has agreed to sell the Lange Leizen to Mr. John G. Johnson of
Philadelphia for £600. He is lending some paintings to Chicago and w ould probably agree to lend this one. Asks More Details
W histler to make the necessary consular declaration. They have a number of orders for the Portfolio and w ould
like some sets signed by W. They are prepared to send half the royalties immediately or the full £21 if W histler
can sign all the copies at once. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T118
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., April 15
1893. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to make out a certificate before the American Consul giving the title and value of
£600, as w as done for Battersea Bridge w hen it w as sent to Potter Palmer, and Goupils w ill send the picture on
the 19th to Philadelphia. They w ill send a number of Albums to W histler at Rue du Bac or Rue Chaptal to be More Details
signed. M. Joyant w ill sell the Album in Paris. Asks if W histler received the Art Journal, and it he w ill w rite an
article on 'Impressionism' or 'Some aspects of Paris to be illustrated w ith reproductions of recent etchings, for
£25. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager'
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18th 1893. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for sending the Consular certificate duly signed. They w ill send a lot of More Details
Album photographs to be signed at the end of the w eek. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 29 April
1893. 'Dear Sir' They have sent 20 sets of the Album to Rue Chaptal, for W histler to sign. They w ill cost 6 gns.,
the unsigned ones 4 gns. Encloses a cheque for £21.10.6. for subscriptions to date. The Lange Leizen has More Details
gone to Philadelphia. The committee for the Chicago exhibition are deterred from sending the Carlyle because
of the high insurance rate. The standard of w ork in the New Gallery has improved but the Royal Academy w ith
many w orks by Lender and Leighton is relieved only by some landscapes, 'Brangw yn's Slave market & Sargent
portrait'. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T121
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., May 6
1893. 'Dear Sir' T. thinks they could sell the portrait of Sarasate, and w ould also like to make a block of it for the
Art Journal. They w ould like to issue a set of W histler's etchings of Paris in portfolio. Nothing further has been
done about Chicago. The R.A. is terrible but the New Gallery a better exhibition. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod More Details
Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager' Encloses a paragraph from Life and Works of John Ruskin published by
Methuen & Co. giving an account of the libel suit brought by W histler for Ruskin's article in Fors Clavigera in
1878.
[Extract from Life & Work of John Ruskin]
MS Whistler T122
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., May 9th
1893. 'Dear Sir' In reply to W histler's letter T. is sending a complete Portfolio Album. Assures W histler that it
1893. 'Dear Sir' In reply to W histler's letter T. is sending a complete Portfolio Album. Assures W histler that it More Details
w as his decision not to include Mrs. Potter Palmer's Battersea Reach, and have instead the Lange Leizen, and
the Music Room. The Bognor w as never considered. Asks W histler how many copies of the Album he requires.
'Yours very truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T123
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,11 May
1893. 'Dear Sir' T. w ill show W histler's comments on 'S.F.' to a select few . 'S.F.' w rote some unflattering things
about T. in the Galignani a year previously but T.did not reply although Hitchcock urged him to. M. Boussod
complimented T. on being the only member of the firm never to have trusted 'S.F.'s' w ife. T. w ill find out if 'S.F.' is More Details
now w riting for the Pall Mall. They cannot photograph the portrait of Sarasate since it is at present on
exhibition. M. Adolphe Goupil w ho founded their firm in 1827 has just died aged 87. 'Yours very truly/D.C.
Thomson'.
[Sheridan Ford]
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,20 Mai
1893. 'Dear Sir' Thanks W histler for signing the Album Photographs. They sent Mr. Webb an Album, and w ill let
W histler have another. They obtained cigar ribbons from the local tobacconist, and the name of the More Details
manufacturer for future reference, to do up the Album. Messrs. Virtue & Co. have sent a copy of Mrs
Chamberlain's Tow n Gardening. T. hopes the W histlers w ill visit him at Dartmouth Tow er, Highgate, N.W., w hich
w as built for Pickersgill R.A. Invites the W histlers to dine w ith him on the follow ing Thursday or Saturday at the
Grand Hotel Paris. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
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Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to [D.C. Thomson ?]. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,May 1893? [1893 x 4] More Details
"Dear Mr. Thomson - We shall be delighted to dine w ith you on Saturday - but you must come & breakfast here
this morning at a quarter to 12 o'clock or tomorrow at the same hour - I have lots of new s for you-"
MS Whistler T126
Letter from [ ]ockney to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 5th June
1893. 'Dear Sir Mr Thomson desires me to say that he has received your letter and has sent on the letter w hich More Details
you sent him, to Mr. D.S. McColl w ho's present address is as follow s: 36b. Longridge Road S.W. Yours faithfully/[
]ockney'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 14 June
1893. 'Dear Sir' They are sending W histler a pastel w hich they w ould like W histler to sign w ith his butterfly, More Details
before they sel it. It probably comes from the Fine Art Society. They w ill pay W histler £5 for this. 'Yours very
truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler, Paris. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,
30th June 1893. 'Dear Sir' They are sending a further ten sets of photographs to be signed, and one of The More Details
Ocean w hich w as omitted from the last lot. Asks if they can send for the pastel. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod
Valadon & Co/D.C. Thomson'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., July 3rd
1893. 'Dear Sir We send you today 10 sets of the Photographs to be signed and w e hope they w ill arrive in More Details
time to be signed along w ith the 10 sets sent on the 30th June Yours faithfully/Boussod Valadon & Co/D.C.
Thomson'
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Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 12 July
1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. expects the new ly signed sets of photographs to arrive soon. Encloses a cheque for
£20 for the signatures and '£5 for that pastel w hich has w orried you so much.' T. know s several Scotsmen w ho
w ould buy any sea-pieces W histler sends over. Mr. Dignan is doing some draw ings for The Studio, and is to do
one for The Art Journal. T. has sent him the Pall Mall Magazine and St. James Budget and w ill do w hat he can to More Details
help him for W histler's sake. At the Lord Mayor's Banquet both Horsley and Linton spoke badly but Sir Edw in
Arnold w as better. Geo. Bernard Shaw , Spielmann, Briton Riviere, Phil Morris, J.M. Sw an and some Scottish
painters w ere there, but no members of the New English Art Club w ere among the 150 artists there. T. has also
attended the Imperial Institute Soiree and the Academy Soiree at w hich 'Sir F.L.' bow ed most coldly to him.
'Yours truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T131
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., July 18
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses the shillings to make the £25 for the photographs up to guineas. Urges More Details
W histler to throw out any defective photographs. Dignan is very busy and is doing a headpiece for the Art
Journal. 'Yours hastily/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T132
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.5., 26
Sept 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' They may send some photographs to Paris and New York, but w ill not order any More Details
more sets at present as business is bad and they still have 16 sets. Dignan visited W. one evening and
seemed w orried. T. w ill not say anything about Burne-Jones yet. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T133
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.5.,
October 2nd/93. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Orchar's picture has been kept by Messrs. Van Oppen since the Munich exhibition More Details
and they have w ritten to tell them to send it to the ow ner. 'We are, Dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/pp Boussod
Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'
MS Whistler T134
Oct. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a cheque for £25 for tw o sets of lithographs received, and requests a
further set be handed in at Boulevard des Capucines, less Horlogerie w hich they already have. Subtracting an
item of £8.12.0. from the £12.10.0. due for this set, T. w ill add the remainder to the cheque enclosed. A young More Details
painter Furse bought individual proofs of Fruit Market and Roofs of Houses beside Canal and a coloured
lithograph Yellow and Green so they w ould like additional prints of these to make up the set. Sir John Day
bought one set. Asks W histler to sign the prints w ith the butterfly. Suggests he sends three prints of any new
subjects. Asks under w hat conditions W histler w ould appoint Goupils sole agents for his lithographs in Britain.
'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson'
MS Whistler T135
Oct. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. w ill take Violet & Blue: Among the Rollers to Glasgow to sell, and if W histler likes
to send the w atercolour he w ill try to sell that as w ell. Asks if W histler w ould be w illing to give his opinion of More Details
Burne-Jones draw ing Love among the ruins in court as the ow ner is claiming tw ice its value as insured. Asks
w hat has happened to the lithograph Sur les Toits for the Art Journal. 'Yours very truly/pp Boussod Valadon &
Co./D C Thomson/Manager'
MS Whistler T136
Nov. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. did not manage to sell anything on his trip to Glasgow . The exhibition included
the Little W hite Girl, Violet & Blue and a Nocturne. One man offered to exchange an Alma-Tadema and some More Details
other paintings for the Little W hite Girl. T. has not yet received the w atercolour from Paris, and w ould like the
'larger Sea piece' sent as w ell. On December 2 they open their new gallery w ith an exhibition of McColl and
Charles Conder's w ork. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson.'
MS Whistler T137
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Nov.
21st. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. has received the small oil La chaloupe w ith a note that W histler did not intend
to send over a w atercolour, as T. had expected and w hich w as to be show n to Deprez. Suggests W histler sees
M. Etienne Boussod w ho might be able to help him. Warns W histler that 'Sir W.E.' is troublesome in financial More Details
matters and keeps changing his mind, but they have told him W histler charges £500 for a head and at least
£1500 for a full length portrait. It is know n that W histler is charging £600 for the 'cabinet full length' of Mr.
Cow an. The lithographic account is all w ritten dow n to date; and T. suggests W histler lets Goupils have them at
a price low enough for them to be sold to the trade. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T139
Letter from D.C. Thomson to Beatrice W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 7 Dec. 1893.
'Dear Mrs W histler' Thanks her for the three sets of new lithographs w hich they w ill sell for 2 gns., except for
the upright seated figure at 3 gns. Asks if they could be allow ed a better discount than 15%, possibly 25%, or More Details
put the price up a guinea. W histler still ow es them one set of the other lithographs, tw o coloured and four
monotone, since they paid him £50 in all, on 7 and 23 October, for four sets, and have received only three plus
one design sent free on Mr. Sickert's instructions to Mr. Pennell. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson/manager'
MS Whistler T140
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Dec.
12th 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' The letter signed by the firm w ill appear in the St. James today and T. w ill send
W histler a copy. A critic from the paper w ith "the largest circulation" cast doubts recently on a perfectly w ell- More Details
authenticated Meissonier draw ing. T. hopes to hear from Mr. Webb if W histler has decided to let them have the
Songs on Stone on better terms. A lithograph of the Roofs of Paris w ould be suitable for the Art Journal but
otherw ise the one of the Dome of St. Genevieve w ould do, and they w ould pay £10 for a transfer of the stone.
They w ould like to have the set of lithographs w hich has been paid for. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T141
13th. 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' Asks W histler to verify that Violet and Blue w ill cost them £180 and they may put More Details
any price they like on it, but they w ill accept £200 at least. There is no reply published in the St James. They w ill
render the account for the Album early in January. 'Yours faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C.
Thomson/Manager.'
MS Whistler T142
14th 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' Agrees that in fact they have received four sets of the first set of lithographs of
Brittany. Encloses a cheque for £29.9.3. Thanks W histler for letting the Art Journal use his lithograph for £10, More Details
and hopes that Way w ill provide them w ith a good transfer. There is still nothing in the St. James. 'Yours very
truly/pp D.C. Thomson'.
Statement of account enclosed
MS Whistler T143
14th 1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' Agrees that in fact they have received four sets of the first set of lithographs of
Brittany. Encloses a cheque for £29.9.3. Thanks W histler for letting the Art Journal use his lithograph for £10, More Details
and hopes that Way w ill provide them w ith a good transfer. There is still nothing in the St. James. 'Yours very
truly/pp D.C. Thomson'.
Statement of account enclosed
MS Whistler T144
Account from The Goupil Gallery to James McNeill W histler. 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 31st December 1893.
Statement of account for the W histler Album: 33 out of the 40 signed copies received have been sold at 1 gn. More Details
each, and 27 of the unsigned copies sold at 10/6 each. W histler received £21.10.6. on 7 July 1893 and £21.0.0.
on 12 July 1893, leaving £6.6.0. to his credit. (unsigned)
MS Whistler T145
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Jan. 6th
1894. 'Dear Sir' On the instructions of Mme. Revillon of St. Petersburg and contrary to their advice they have More Details
sent The Music Room to Messrs. Christie Manson & Woods. Asks if W histler is coming over on 20 January. 'Yours
faithfully/pp Boussod Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'
MS Whistler T146
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 16 Jany.
1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' The lithographs look fine "in their new toilette." T. w ill go to the Grafton on Thursday, More Details
the exhibition opens on Saturday. Asks W histler to remember the lithograph for the Art Journal. There w as a
notice in the Times on 15 January saying 'Arry's w ork looked sometimes like Rosetti, sometimes like Monet, and
should not have been made public. T. encloses his reply. 'Yours very truly /D.C. Thomson'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.C. Thomson, [The Goupil Gallery, 5 Regent St., London]. [110 Rue du
Bac, Paris], Jany [1894] "...Now I w ant you to tell me exactly all the rest." Asks w hat w as paid for the Little More Details
W hite Girl and the Nocturne Cremorne Lights, so that he w ill have some idea w hat profit his English patrons
like Potter, Leathart and Ionides are making. 'JMcN W histler-'.
Fragment

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [D.C. Thomson], [The Goupil Gallery, 5 Regent St., London]. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, Jan 25 1894. '...my dear Mr. Thomson' Reprimands T. for communicating the contents of his letter to More Details
Studd instead of telling W histler directly w hat he asked. Accuses him of being afraid to offend 'the Potters- the
Leathardts- and the rest of the haw king pedlars w ho trouble you-' 'J.McN.W histler'

Memorandum from James McNeill W histler to Thomson, Goupils. January 31st [1894] Memorandum: 'Sent. More Details
Thomson. Goupils. January. 31st. 2. Reading girl. draped'
MS Whistler T147
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. [The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.]
Dartmouth Tow er, Highgate, N.W., Feby 10th 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter. The Music
Room w as bought for just over £200 by Paterson, a Glasgow dealer, w ho w as the only bidder against Goupils.
Mrs. Revillon w as asking 500 gns. and sent it to Christies against their advice, as they could certainly have got
a better price for it. Tells W histler to look at the Journal. DCT. w ill send the photographs of the Little W hite Girl
and Nocturne to W histler before making the block. Acknow ledges receipt of tw o lithographs of one subject and More Details
one of another. Asks of W histler w as expecting further copies of the Album for signing. ''Lord Jones' is quite
funny: young Phillip w ill be more cocky than ever.' Heinemann has bought many Japanese prints from Duret's
collection. Goupils have an exhibition of Steer's w ork on the 24th. Thinks a Sur les Toits most suitable for the
[Art Journal]. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'.
W ritten on private stationary of D.C. Thomson
MS Whistler T148
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C., March 5th More Details
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler, I should be very grateful to have the Lithograph settled. Mr Way says the new one of
the Luxembourg & figures w ill do w ell & he promised to w rite to you to say so. Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson.'
MS Whistler T149
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 17
March 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Mr. A.S. Ionides has sold Old Battersea Bridge to Goupils for 400 gns., because More Details
he is very hard up. Wonders w hat price W histler's Nocturne w ill fetch at Duret's sale in Paris on Monday. They
have sold more than tw elve of Steer's paintings at about £65 each. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T150
Letter from H.W. Bromhead, Secy to Editor to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London,
E.C.,Apl 23. 1894. 'Dear Sir' W rites on behalf of Mr. Thomson, having show n W histler's postcard to the Sw an More Details
Electric Engraving Company. They w ould like to know w hat W histler finds w rong w ith their reproduction of 'The
Little W hite Girl' so that they may amend it. They do all such w ork for the 'Pall Mall Magazine' and are the best
in London available. 'Yours faithfully,/H.W. Bromhead,/Secy. to Editor.'
MS Whistler T151
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 27 April
1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a favourable review of W histler's portrait of 'the Count' in The Times today. If More Details
W histler w ill permit him to reproduce it in the Art Journal T. tells him to sign the enclosed form and sent it to
Goupils at 24 Boulevard des Capucines; and for Figaro Salon he w ill have to sign the second form. 'Yours very
truly/Boussod Valadon & Co./D C Thomson/Manager'
MS Whistler T152
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C., 12.5.93. More Details
'Dear Sir' T. agrees w ith W histler that the cutting from the 'Pall Mall' could not have been w ritten by Ford and
w ill do nothing about it. 'Yours very truly,/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T153
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., 16 June
1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' They have heard from their Paris branch that they have tried several times More Details
unsuccessfully to photograph W histler's very dark portrait at the Champs de Mars. They are holding an
exhibition of fine paintings by [Meryon]. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T154
Postcard from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. [The Goupil Gallery, ] 5, Regent
Street, London, S.W., 21 July 1894. 'P.S. At Christies to-day tw o pastels by J.McN.W. Japanese Parasol & On the More Details
Pier belonging it is said to Deschamps w ere sold for £44.2/- & another pastel called 'The W hite Girl' a figure
standing but not the Little W hite Girl fetched £38.17/- Prices considered good on an off day at end of bad
season DCT'
MS Whistler T155
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., July
26th 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Messrs. Vertue w ill let Way know that the Bebes are to be used in the [Art
Journal]. The pastels w ere bought by Wallis of the French Gallery. T. w ould like to try and sell the portrait of More Details
Sarasate for a thousand for W. They are sending the Blue Wave for Potter to New York and possibly the upright
Battersea Reach as w ell. Asks W histler to make the Consular declaration for them, for w hich they w ill pay 100
fr. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T156
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C. (crossed out):
5 Regent St, London SW, Augt. 14th 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Asks W histler if they can have the lithograph of
the 'Bebes' for the 'Art Journal' before another appears in 'The Studio'. Originally w hen it w as decided to use it
and 'the Count' T. had the latter immediately photographed in the Salon. T. sent the block to be made by More Details
Badoureau because W histler admired his w ork. T. has done everything as quickly as possible. Asks W histler to
ask Mr. W ibley w hen his article w ill be ready. Assures W histler his business letters are treated confidentially
and he only sent W histler's note to Mr. May to encourage him to do something. Tw o ladies unknow n to him, Mrs
Alfred Morrison and Mrs Thornton or Thornhill w ere very interested in the draw ings and 'the Blue Wave'
belonging to Poole. They did not buy anything but seemed to know W. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T157
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,18 Augt.
1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' The picture w ill be delivered to Rue de Bac. If W histler approves of it he w ill sign it w ith
his butterfly, and w rite in ink on the back 'Painted by me in 18- J.McN.W.', and Goupils w ill pay him £10 on the
ow ner's behalf. This he suggests is a good method of authenticating a w ork. T. thinks W histler cannot yet have More Details
received his letter about the lithograph and his note. T. has told the correspondent that he can keep the note
as an autograph as he is a great admirer of W histler's w ork. Vertue w ill take the lithograph for the Art Journal
but are annoyed w ith T. because the Studio appears w ith tw o lithographs by W histler before their number
comes out w ith the Bebes in November. T. supposes W histler w as unable to delay the Studio. Gleeson W hite
has left the Studio and is doing some w ork for T. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T158
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Sept
11.94. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thinks the lithographs superb and encloses a cheque for £37.0.0. but feels that they
w ill not sell at 2gns. w hen they w ere difficult to sell at 1gn. They may have an exhibition of 'Mr W histlers New More Details
Lithographs'. Asks W histler to continue sending proofs of his new lithographs but urges him to do some
etchings. Thanks W histler for his note of authentication for the American, but considers it should alw ays be
made w orth his w hile. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T159
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. [The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.], late
Septr 1894. 'The Peacock Room,/Mr Alexander,/Mr Ionides/& w e w ere all amazingly gay. The Peacock Room
w hen lit up is full of life & merriment even w ithout furniture & it is simply superb.' 'house./There w as no one at
any of the houses all being out of tow n. Mr. Chapman tells us to ask £400 for Southampton Water & "500 for More Details
the Snow . Mr. Pope tells me he made a purchase from you-[cantum]!!-but I asked him'.
[MS W histler P638 A.A. Pope 21 Sept 1894 mentions being taken to see the Peacock Room by DCT. (Torn
fragment only in hand of D.C. Thomson.)]
MS Whistler T160
Letter from H.W. Bromhead, Secy to James McNeill W histler. The Art Journal, 294, City Road, London, E.C., Oct 3
1894. 'Dear Sir' Mr. Thomson before leaving for Italy directed them to print the blocks made from W histler's More Details
portraits of 'The Comte de Montesquiou' and 'The Little W hite Girl' opposite each other on one page, and send
the arrangement to W histler for his approval. Asks W histler to give his opinion and w arns that they are rough
pulls. 'Faithfull yours,/H.W. Bromhead./Secy.'
MS Whistler T161
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, Boussod, Valadon & Co., 5 Regent St.,
London S.W., 3 Nov 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a Catalogue of a sale in Edinburgh on the follow ing
Tuesday. Lot 586 is Sheridan Ford, The Gentle Art of Making Enemies, New York, (F. Stokes & Brother), 1890. More Details
Suggests W histler gets Dow ell to w ithdraw it. The exhibition at the English Art Club opens in the follow ing
w eek. Pennell and Gutekunst reported that W histler is very busy w ith portraits. T.'s daughters w ere delighted
w ith Mrs W histler's invitation for Guy Faw kes night on 5 November. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T162
24th 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' On the instructions given in W histler's telegram they purchased his draw ing of
Sarah Bernhardt at the W ilde Sale for £15.15.0. T. is limping from a slight accident. 'Very faithfully/pp Boussod More Details
Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'.
(Includes bill for draw ing ref. to in letter, dated 29th June 1895.) Long letter to Lord Alfred Douglas Jan-March
1897. Reading Prison requests necessity of selling all his W histler draw ings. The letters of Oscar W ilde and
Rupert Hart-Davis, London 1962. p.451
MS Whistler T163
24th 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' On the instructions given in W histler's telegram they purchased his draw ing of
Sarah Bernhardt at the W ilde Sale for £15.15.0. T. is limping from a slight accident. 'Very faithfully/pp Boussod More Details
Valadon & Co./D.C. Thomson/Manager'.
(Includes bill for draw ing ref. to in letter, dated 29th June 1895.) Long letter to Lord Alfred Douglas Jan-March
1897. Reading Prison requests necessity of selling all his W histler draw ings. The letters of Oscar W ilde and
Rupert Hart-Davis, London 1962. p.451
MS Whistler T164
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., April 27.
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks Mrs W histler for her note of sympathy about his accident. T. is sending the oil
portrait W histler left w ith them some months previously, and 'the little draw ing w ith a pen & ink remark on the
second glass.' w hich they have advertised w ith its price in the [New York Herald]. T. w ill try to discover w ho More Details
bought H. Pennington's portrait of W ilde. Pennell bought a draw ing by W histler for a shilling, and T. w onders if
W histler remembers 'Joey B. in Vanity Fair?' Encloses the catalogue of their current exhibition, and R.A.M.
Stevenson's remarks on W histler's picture. 'Believe me/Very faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T165
Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.C. Thomson, The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W. 110,
Rue du Bac, Paris, [April 1895] 'Dear Mr. Thomson' Asks T. w hy there w as an uproar at the Tite Street Sale,
w here his draw ing w as sold for a shilling. Approves T.'s letter from the [New York Herald]. W histler sent T. More Details
articles about Eden in the "Conversation" in Le Journal and now encloses the letter from M.M. Mirbeau and
Viele-Griffin about Mr. Moore in The Chronicle. Asks w hat T. w anted done for Kennedy. 'Very sincerely and w ith
many thanks for all the kind trouble you alw ays take JMcN W histler.'
New scutting enclosed
MS Whistler T166
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,14th May
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. has received W histler's letter of Sunday but no telegram. Kennedy is on his w ay from
America so they can leave his affairs until they see him. Mrs Ridley, w idow of W histler's artist friend, has
brought in a sketch painted by W histler in her husband's studio of himself, w hich she w ishes to sell, and T. More Details
w ould like W histler to authenticate it. T. sold the seaside picture w hich belonged originally to Deschamps and
then Mr. Shannon, to Mr. J.S. Forbes, an old Chelsea resident. Many people are interested in Mr. Ionides
collection. T. w ould like to see the 'Interview ' w ritten as a reply to Eden's interview w hich he promised to send.
T. is glad the [New York Herald] w as approved by W. 'W ith kind regards/Very Faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
T. is glad the [New York Herald] w as approved by W. 'W ith kind regards/Very Faithfully/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T167
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., July 8th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Confirms their telegram saying they have sold W histler's self portrait from the Ionides
collection to Mr. George McCulloch for £700. He is an Australian w ho has been buying w orks by Leader, Vicat More Details
Cole etc. The picture bears W histler's 'mark' but he w ould like W histler to sign it w ith his name. McCulloch might
be interested in the portrait of Sarasate w hen they get it. Mr. Prange had been offering the self portrait to a
friend in Paris and that is w hy T. telegrammed to W. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T168
[Dartmouth Tow er, Highgate. N.W.] Dovercourt, Augt. 3. 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The purchaser [George
McCulloch] accepted W histler's statement that he considered the picture to be signed. T. hopes he may buy the
Nocturne 'G.M.' has been discussing in the Speaker. 'O.K.' may not be a Scot but is 'a very nice fellow '. Michael
Dignam's brother asked T. to let his father in Dublin know Michael's present address. T. asks W histler if he still More Details
w ants him to give Michael such assistance as he can. T. w ill send W histler a photo of his portrait of Sarasate
w hen he returns to London. Encloses Alma Tadema's address in South Kensington. Asks if W histler know s if Mrs
Watney means to dismantle the Peacock Room. 'acceptez cher Monsieur l'assurance de mes sentiments les plus
distingues D.C. Thomson'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to D.C. Thomson, [The Goupil Gallery, 5 Regent Street, London]. 110 Rue du
Bac, Aug 15 1895. 'Dear Mr. Thomson' W histler insists on his right as prospective purchaser to know the prices
of any pictures Mr. Chapman is offering for sale. Those w ho have bought his pictures usually tell W histler w hat
they paid, for the Little W hite Girl and the Nocturne among others. Mr. Pope paid 1000 gns. for the picture from
Potter. Sea and Rain w hich w as advisedly called a Nocturne in the Speaker is advertised for 300 gns., but More Details
Ionides paid W histler £20 or £30 for it. Repeats his enquiry as to the purchaser and price of Old Battersea
Bridge. Offers to publish this correspondence in the next edition of the Gentle Art. Imagines they still have to
sell the Tanagras w hich Ionides ow ned. T. w ill have seen the result of the Tadema lecture in the Pall Mall on the
9th. Asks if Mr. Prange is in London. W histler is glad his portrait belongs to a Scotchman. Asks if T. has seen Mrs.
W illiamson. 'Very sincerely/J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler T169
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Sept 11.
95. 'Dear Mr W histler, I have just come home from Devonshire & notice the enclosed in 'The Times' this morning. More Details
W ith kind regards/Very truly/D C Thomson'.
[Letter itself incorrectly dated as 1894. Date on new scutting is correct - 11.9.95]
MS Whistler T170
Dartmouth Tow er, Highgate. N.W., Oct 22nd 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses the 'Star' w hich contains on p.3 a
statement by H. & W. Greaves w hich T. or [Boussod Valadon & Co.] w ould be happy to contradict on W histler's More Details
behalf. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'.
MS Whistler T171
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W., Oct
22nd 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' T. did not reply to W histler until he had seen the picture, and now sends cheque
for £60 to buy it for his firm. They have not yet sold the Cottages. If W histler has any more T. w ould like to see More Details
them. W histler or Richards could send them. Reports that he sent the latest picture to show Mrs. W histler, and
asks if she w ould like his w ife and daughters to call. They received the portrait of Sarasate today from Mr
Prange. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T172
2nd. 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' On his return to London T. delivered W histler's letter and the roll. Since nothing
had appeared in the Pall Mall he sent the letter to the Globe. In the church at Axminster there w as the
tombstone to a daughter of Sir John Eden of Durham, a relative of Sir W illiam, and another to a man Steer, 'so I More Details
felt quite at home.' Thanks W histler for his hospitality in Lyme Regis and for show ing him the local royalties,
'The Master Smith, The Rose, The Infanta & the other princess... the Shops... the Bakers, the Sw eet shop the
Drapers & the other delicacies.' He expects the exhibition at Goupils in March to be a great triumph. T. thinks
W histler is nearly reconciled to Luke Fildes. Sends his compliments to Mr. Studd. 'Believe me/Ever sincerely/D.C.
Thomson'
MS Whistler T173
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' Thanks him for his tw o letters. W histler has had one copy of the portfolio, one has
gone to Mr. Webb and one to West Point, and there are three more reserved for him. Sends a statement of his
account, w hich w ith the Oscar W ilde draw ing stands slightly to his debit. T. w ill speak to Mr. Brow n about the More Details
lithographs, and Wedmore w ill not w rite any article on the exhibition, at the Fine Art Society. T. thinks the
exhibition in March w ill excel this. T. is bound by the arrangement w ith Prange over the picture of Sarasate. If
Webb can find the negative he w ill send a photo of it to America. 'The Music people' w ant a plate of it. 'Yours
very truly/D.C. Thomson.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomson. [1897 x 1898] 'As yet the great importance of w hat has taken
place is not even distantly perceived in England.' A new law has been added to the Code Napoleon asserting
the right of the artist to keep his w ork even after it has been paid for, as long as he returns the money. So More Details
W histler returns the money paid by the Baronet and £40 damages but keeps his painting. The Baronet pays
costs of the Court of Appeal.
Extract
MS Whistler T174
Letter from D.C. Thomson to James McNeill W histler. The Goupil Gallery, 5, Regent Street, London, S.W.,Nov.
12th 1895. 'Dear Mr W histler' The frames w ere correct except that they w ere gilt in one piece, w hich w ill be More Details
remedied. Messrs. Appleton & Co., New York are publishing The Music of the Modern World and w ould like
permission to reproduce the portrait of Sarasate in photogravure. Asks w hat W histler has decided about the
lithographs for the notice of the Lithographic exhibition. 'Yours very truly/D.C. Thomson'
MS Whistler T176
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomson, Goupil Gallery. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [1893x8] "Dear Mr. More Details
Thomson - " He forgives T. but hopes he w ill not again desert W, nor be afraid to open his letters. (illegible
signature)
MS Whistler T187
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, [Times]. [27] July [1891] 'Sir.' The painting of 'three draped
figures in a conservatory' exhibited at Messrs. Dow desw ell's w as one W histler started long ago and meant to More Details
have destroyed. It is w orth nothing and cannot be considered really W histler's w ork. 'I am, Sir/Your Obt. Servt.'
(unsigned).
[Pub. in Times 27 July 1891. Presscuttings vol. XI, p.58. n.d. re the Dow desw ells]
MS Whistler T188
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Tissot. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, Mardi, Nov. 26.
[1878] 'Mon pauvre Tissot-' The solicitor's clerk has presented T. w ith a summons and he w ill have to appear at More Details
the court in W histler's defence, although W histler told his law yer T. w ould be no use to them if he appeared
unw illingly. He advises T. to run aw ay. 'J A McN.W histler'
MS Whistler T189
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Tissot. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, Mardi, Nov. 26.
[1878] 'Mon pauvre Tissot-' The solicitor's clerk has presented T. w ith a summons and he w ill have to appear at More Details
the court in W histler's defence, although W histler told his law yer T. w ould be no use to them if he appeared
unw illingly. He advises T. to run aw ay. 'J A McN.W histler'
MS Whistler T191
Letter from James McNeill W histler to James Tissot, Esq., 17, Grove End Road, St. John's Wood. The W hite More Details
House, Chelsea Embankment, [Nov. 1878?] 'Je suis heureux de vous voir remis...' He promises not to bother T.
further and assures him it is not w orth w riting to the Jury. 'J A McN W histler'
MS Whistler T192
Letter from J.W. Toole to James McNeill W histler. Toole's Theatre, King W illiam St., Strand, June 7 1882. 'Dear Mr More Details
W histler W ith much pleasure I w ill breakfast w ith you on Sunday June 18th. Yours vy faithfully/J.W. Toole'
MS Whistler T193
Letter from Ellen Traer to James McNeill W histler. 124 New Cross Road, Hatcham, [London] S.E., Saturday
[May/June 1867] 'Dear Mr. W histler' She told her solicitors Messrs. Bailey & Child how Seymour Haden had
arranged for her brother's funeral w ithout a service, and they w ere shocked. They could get probable More Details
permission for the exhumation of the coffin from the Pere La Chaise cemetery w ithout the consent of Mrs. J.
Traer from the French Government. Child w ill contact Mrs. J. Traer's solicitors and see if Haden is prepared to
pay her w hat he ow es, as show n in the books and deed of partnership. She hopes his brother is better. She
encloses copies of her letters to Mrs. J. Traer w hich w ere rudely answ ered. 'Yours very sincerely/Ellen Traer'
MS Whistler T196
Letter from Ellen Traer to James McNeill W histler. 2 Vale View , London Road, Wednesday [May/June 1867] 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for translating the letter from Paris for her and asks him to continue to look after
her correspondence w ith Paris. Bayley and Child told her that Mrs. Traer's solicitors Mr. Sadler have not been More Details
told to take out letters of administration yet although Mrs. Traer might w ant her mother to do so. Mrs. J. Traer,
having replied rudely to her letters, made enquiries about her dropping her claim for £600 for the children's
sake. She w ill insist on her full rights and is prepared to take May as w ell. '...Believe me/Yours very
sincerely/Ellen Traer'
MS Whistler T197
Letter from Ellen Traer to James McNeill W histler. 124 New Cross Road, [London] S.E., 9th June 1867. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' Mr. Child's friend in Paris, Mr. Morgan, has sent him the enclosed reply. They w ill not be able to get the More Details
papers about the burial from Haden. The solicitors of Mrs. J. Traer think her husband's estate should be w ound
up by the Court of Chancery w hich w ould mean that Haden w ho has already been distributing Traer's effects to
his creditors w ould have to pay them again, officially '...Yours very sincerely/Ellen Traer'
MS Whistler T198
Letter from F. Surez[?] to James McNeill W histler, 338 Rue St. Honore, Paris. Mairie de Popincourt, Hotel de la More Details
Mairie, Place du Prince-Eugene, Paris 11, 2 Mai [1867] 'Monsieur Le Convoi de M. Traer aura lieu demain
vendredi 3 Mai a 9 heures de matin J ai bien l'honneur de vous saluer/F. Surez[?]'
MS Whistler T202
Letter from H. Beerbohm Tree to James McNeill W histler. Haymarket Theatre, March 11. 92. 'Dear W histler, Won't More Details
you come and see Hamlet one night? Do! Yours sincerely/Herbt Beerbohm Tree'
MS Whistler LB3/29
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Trow er (?). [nd] "Now this is really too bad dear Mrs. Trow er!"
W histler w ould like to have been one of her guests on the previous day, but w hen she did not reply to his More Details
telegram explaining his long absence from Paris and late reply he assumed she w as no longer expecting him.
Hopes they missed him. 'W ith a thousand regrets/ sadly/JMcN.W histler'
MS Whistler T205
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor], ['Truth']. [April 1889] 'Henry-' Suggests he prints the
correspondence relating to the destruction of W histler's w ork by President Bayliss of the RSBA: and points out
that W histler painted the sign on the occasion w hen the Society w as given its Royal title: giving the new title More Details
and date in gold letters on a red background, and decorating it w ith the lion w hich has now been painted
black, and signing it w ith his butterfly, w hich w ith the date has now been painted out. (unsigned).
['Gentle Art', p.226]
MS Whistler T206
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, "Truth". [Jan 2 1890] 'Dear Truth-' He commends their
exposure of various impostors and suggests they add the plagiarist Oscar W ilde to the list. Romeike sent
W histler cuttins containing H. Vivian's Reminiscencies. Vivian describes W ilde at the club of Academy students
using all the ideas W histler had given him in talking about Art: and incorporating in his article 'The Decay of More Details
Lying' in the Nineteenth Century part of a letter from W, w hich he again does not acknow ledge, saying 'Oscar
has the courage of the opinions...of others!' W histler has w ritten a note to W ilde w hich Truth might like to
publish. (unsigned).
[This letter, opening 'Most Valiant Truth,-' w as published in Truth on 2 January 1890, and in the Gentle Art
pp.236-8, w ith a copy of W histler's letter to W ilde]
MS Whistler T213
Letter from Godfrey Turner [Art critic] to Marcus Huish B, [Fine Art Society]. [the Daily Telegraph], Daily
Telegraph, Fleet Street, London E.C., 1 February 1881. 'My dear Sir,' He admired W histler's Venetian Pastels and More Details
w rote a full report on them but he apologises because ow ing to lack of space he had to cut it dow n severely.
'Yours faithfully,/Godfrey Turner'
MS Whistler T216
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Times]. nd [Dec 1902] 'Dear Sir' W histler has read his reply to
Heinemann's letter to Sir D. Wallace. W histler w as upset by the unw arranted intrusion by the staff of the Times More Details
into his private affairs and declines to be included in their series on illustrious men. (unsigned).
[See W 6]
MS Whistler U1
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Underdow n. Tow er House, Tite Street, [1889] 'My dear Underdow n-'
Archie told W histler that Underdow en had agreed to be chairman at the dinner in honour of W histler, and More Details
W histler thanks him. '...Alw ays my dear Underdow n/Most sincerely yours/JMcNeill W histler'.
[Archie Smart Wortley? See AM 1971 S/32]
MS Whistler U3
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The U.S. Customs Office, [New York]. nd. 1895. 'I, the undersigned, J
McNeill W histler'... W histler did not take out Consular papers for his tw o paintings Nocturne: Black & Gold - the More Details
Firew heel and Nocturne in Blue & Silver Battersea Reach w hen he shipped them to New York for Eddy of
Chicago because he understood duty on w orks of art had been abolished: but he w ill now do so. They are
valued at 2000 and 800 gns. respectively. He hopes the Customs w ill now release them. (unsigned)
MS Whistler U5
Letter from U.S. Military Academy to James McNeill W histler, The W hite House, Chelsea. West Point, N.Y., Aug. 26
1879. 'I have the honor to acknow ledge w ith thanks the receipt of the follow ing-named publication: W histler V. More Details
Ruskin. Art & Art Critics presented by the Author for the Library/Very Respectfully,/Your Obedient Servant,/Frank
Michler/ 1st. Lieut. 5th Cavalry/Acting Librarian.'
MS Whistler U6
Letter from [J.W.W. Ravueil], Prfr of Dg to James McNeill W histler, London, England. Department of Draw ing, US
Military Academy, West Point NY, Oct 25th 1895. 'My Dear Sir:' They possess a pen and ink draw ing by W histler More Details
of a mediaeval lord distributing alms, and a w atercolour of tw o w omen, both done under Weir. They have got a
new building and w ould appreciate a recent w ork by W histler to adorn it further. 'Very sincerely Yours/W. W.
Lavued/Prfr. of Dg.'
MS Whistler U7
Pamphlet from [J.W.W. Ravueil], Prfr of Dg to James McNeill W histler, London, England. Department of Draw ing,
US Military Academy, West Point NY, Oct 25th 1895. 'My Dear Sir:' They possess a pen and ink draw ing by More Details
W histler of a mediaeval lord distributing alms, and a w atercolour of tw o w omen, both done under Weir. They
have got a new building and w ould appreciate a recent w ork by W histler to adorn it further. 'Very sincerely
Yours/W. W. Lavued/Prfr. of Dg.'
MS Whistler U15
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Samuel Untermyer, 675, Fifth Avenue, New York. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,
[SeptemberxOctober 1892] 'Dear Sir-' Sidney Starr w rote to tell W histler that U. had bought Nocturne in Black
and Gold: the Falling Rocket from W. He encloses the consular certificate and is sending it to U.'s New York More Details
address. The 'people w ho w ork for the Louvre' are putting a new back on it. He asks U. to send the cheque for
800 gns. payable to Messrs. Drummond & Co., and to lend the picture to the Chicago Exhibition. 'I remain, dear
Sir/Very faithfully Yours/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler U16
Letter from Samuel Untermyer to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue de Bac, Paris. Guggenheimer & Untermyer,
Bank of America Building, No.46 Wall St. Cor. W illiam., New York, October 11. 1892. 'Dear Sir,-- ' He thanks More Details
W histler for sending the necessary documents so that the the painting he bought can be imported free of duty,
and encloses a draft for £840 on a London bank. He w ill be happy to lend it to the Chicago exhibition. 'Very
sincerely yours,/Saml. Untermeyer'
MS Whistler U17
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Samuel Untermyer, 675, Fifth Avenue, New York. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,
Oct. 30. [1892] 'Dear Sir' He acknow ledges receipt of the cheque for £840 for the Nocturne Black & Gold, the More Details
Falling Rocket. The picture w as sent on 6 October. He thanks U. for agreeing to lend it to the Chicago Exhibition.
'...Very Sincerely Yours/J McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler U18
Letter from Samuel Untermyer to James McNeill W histler. 675, Fifth Avenue, New York,Nov. 7/92. 'My dear Sir.' He More Details
has received the painting and he and his w ife are delighted w ith it and w ill alw ays be happy to show it to
W histler's friends. 'Very faithfully Yours/Saml. Untermeyer'
MS Whistler U23
Letter from Edw ard Upton to James McNeill W histler, 13, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London,
W.C.,1st. November, 1887. 'Sir/' Several years ago W histler w as paid to paint three portraits of Lady Meux. He More Details
painted tw o and agreed either to complete the third or return a portion of the money. Sir Henry Meux says his
w ife is unable to sit again and he w ould like the money. 'Yours obediently/Edw Upton'
MS Whistler U24
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, 13, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51, Lincoln's Inn More Details
Fields, W.C., 31 May 1889. 'Dear Sir,' He refers to W histler's reply to his letter of 1 November, and states that
his client Sir Henry Meux w ishes the matter settled immediately. 'Yours faithfully./Upton & Britton'
MS Whistler U25
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, 13, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51, Lincoln's Inn
Fields, W.C., 5 July 1889. 'Sir,' W histler has not replied to their letter of 31 May. Unless W histler repays the More Details
money he w as advanced for the unfinished portrait of Lady Meux, Sir Henry Meux w ill take legal proceedings
against him. 'Yours faithfully/Upton & Britton'
MS Whistler U26
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Upton & Britton, 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Tow er House, 28,
Tite Street, Chelsea, 11 July 1889. 'Gentlemen,' He apologises for not replying more quickly to their letter. He
1200 gns. in all. Tw o of the portraits w ere completed, exhibited and praised. It w as Lady Meux' vagaries that More Details
prevented him from completing the third, and he quotes a telegram from her, dated 29 July 1886 saying she
MS Whistler U27
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Upton & Britton, 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Tow er House, 28, Tite
Street, Chelsea, 11 July 1889. 'Gentlemen,' He apologises for not replying more quickly to their letter. He
MS Whistler U28
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. Upton & Britton, 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields. The Tow er House, 28, Tite
Street, Chelsea, 11 July 1889. 'Gentlemen,' He apologises for not replying more quickly to their letter. He
MS Whistler U29
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, The Tow er House, 28, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51,
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., 12 July 1889. 'Dear Sir,' They acknow ledge W histler's letter and w ill get in More Details
touch w ith their client. They do not think they w ill have to contact George Lew is. Upperton w as formerly Sir
Henry Meux' solicitor, but is not any more. 'Yours faithfully-/Upton & Britton'
MS Whistler U30
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, 13, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51,
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., 4 November 1889. 'Dear Sir,' W ith reference to recent correspondence, Upton More Details
w ould like to see W. 'Yours faithfully-/Upton & Britton'
MS Whistler U31
Letter from Upton & Britton, Solicitors to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. 51, Lincoln's More Details
Inn Fields, London, W.C., [November 1889 x February 1890 ?] 'Dear Sir,' They w ould like to discuss w ith W histler
the matter of the incomplete portrait of Lady Meux. 'Yours faithfully-/Upton & Britton'
MS Whistler U33
Letter from Ed. Upton to James McNeill W histler, 28, Tite Street, Chelsea, S.W. Upton & Britton, Solicitors, 51,
Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., 22 February 1890. 'Dear Sir,' Follow ing his discussion w ith W histler last w eek, More Details
he w ould like to arrange for W histler to see Lady Meux at the end of the follow ing w eek. 'Yours faithfully/Edw
Upton'
MS Whistler U34
Letter from Edw ard Upton to James McNeill W histler, Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea. Upton & Britton,
Solicitors, 51, Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, W.C., 25 February 1890. 'Dear Sir,' He thanks W histler for his letter More Details
and asks if he can see Lady Meux on Friday or Saturday since she w ill not be back by Wednesday. 'Yours
faithfully/Edw Upton'
MS Whistler U35
Letter from Allen Upw ard to James McNeill W histler. Prince's Chambers, Cardiff, 29/9/90. 'Dear Sir,' He admired More Details
W histler's book and in particular the Ten O'Clock w hich he thinks takes the place in art of Poe's
pronouncements on Poetry. 'Allen Upw ard'
MS Whistler V1
Letter from Mme A. Valentin to James McNeill W histler. 24 Boulevard Richard-Lenoir, [Paris.], 28 February 1892.
'Monsieur' She congratulates W histler on being made 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur'. She thinks he may have
forgotten his old friend Valentin, w ho has been ill since the w ar and cannot w rite or w ork. They remember
W histler at the rue des Saints Peres, and mourn the loss of Ernest. They had the etching w hich W histler did
there of their daughter, but w hen she got married she took it w ith her, and they w ish they could have another. More Details
'Recevez Monsieur...l'assurance de nos meilleurs souvenirs./Att. Valentin'.
[Henry Augustus Valentin w as born at Yvetot, Seine Inferieure, 11 June 1822. Benezit records only that he died
some time after 1882. He w as an engraver and painter, pupil of D. Angers & Rude, w ho exhibited at the Salon
as early as 1845. W histler did a portrait of his daughter in 1859, Bibi Valentin (K.50), w hen she w as apparently
about three years old. cf* BP II 1/6, letter dated 14 November 1861 w hen W histler w as still at the address in
the rue des Saint Peres]
MS Whistler V2
Letter from Edith Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. R.M.S. "Teutonic",June 29th. /99. 'Au revoir, cher Maitre,'
They hope W histler w ill accompany Mr Sturges to the States in the autumn. She enjoyed sitting for her oval More Details
portrait and looks forw ard to continuing. She sends her regards to Miss Philip. '...Very sincerely yours/Edith
Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V3
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Longs Hotel, London, May 18th. 97. 'Dear Mr W histler'
Sturges told V. that W histler w as out of London. V. missed a visit to W histler's studio in March and hoped to More Details
make up for this. He w ill be in London for several w eeks now and in the autumn and w ould like W histler to
paint his portrait. He already has etchings by W. '...your admirer/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V4
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. 640 Fifth Avenue, Dec. 4/97. 'Dear Mr W histler' He w ill More Details
arrive in London for a w eek on 15 December, staying at Long's [hotel], & hopes to see W. 'Yours most
sincerely/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V5
Draft from James McNeill W histler to George Vanderbilt.[December 1897] 'My dear Vanderbilt-' W histler has
completed V.'s portrait to his satisfaction and to V.'s. He feels like Ingres did about his portrait of Prince More Details
Napoleon. He w ould like V. to pay him 1000 gns. now and the same again w hen he actually takes possession of
it in Biltmore. 'Alw ays sincerely yrs'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler V6
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Hotel Bristol, Paris, 31st. December 1897. 'Vous avez
raison/mon cher Maitre' He liked posing for his portrait and thinks it is very fine. He encloses an advance and More Details
w ill pay the rest w hen he collects the picture, as arranged. Dr. Barnard says V. just has a cold. He sends his
regards to MacMonnies. 'Yours devotedly/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V7
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Biltmore House, Biltmore, North Carolina, [1898] 'No
Master has turned up here...dear Mr W histler...' He and his w ife w ill be in London briefly about 8 January. The
committee of the current Portrait Exhibition in New York w anted W histler's portrait of V. and he w as glad it w as More Details
still in W histler's hand since he w ill never w ant to lend it once he has it. If W histler w ants to exhibit it he should
do so before letting V. have it. He hopes that in January W histler w ill start the small oval of his w ife they
discussed the previous summer. He w ill stay at Thomas's in London and the Bristol in Paris. '...from yours
devotedly/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V8
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Innsbruck, 10 July 1898. 'Cher Maitre' He has been in
Venice, and admired the Titians, Van Dykes, Velasquez', Rembrandts and Hals paintings in the new gallery in More Details
Vienna, and the prints and draw ings in the Albertina collection by Durer, Rembrandt & Fragonard. He and his
w ife w ill be in Paris by 25 July and leave for the USA on 26 August, and he w ould like to pose for the final
touches to his portrait. 'Yours devotedly/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V9
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Thomas' Hotel, Berkely Square, W., Aug. 25th. 1898.
'My dear Mr W histler' He encloses the final cheque for his portrait and hopes W histler w ill come to see it in More Details
Biltmore house. He is going to visit Cornelius Vanderbilt at New port, Rhode Island before returning home.
'...most sincerely/and affectionately/yours/George Vanderbilt.'
MS Whistler V10
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Grand Hotel, Perugia, March 9/99. 'Cher Maitre' He w as
sorry W histler left for Florence straight after the ceremony. He hopes W histler likes the pictures in Florence, More Details
after disliking Rome. He admired Pinturicchio's frescoes in the Borgia apartments in the Vatican. They expect to
return to Paris at the end of the month and w ill let W histler know w hen they arrive. 'Yours affly/George
Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V11
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. [June 1899 ?] 'Cher Maitre' He apologises but his w ife
is exhausted and cannot come to sit at the studio this afternoon, and he has w ritten to Miss Philip to say they More Details
cannot come to dinner. He asks W histler to visit them next day before 9.30am. w hen they are leaving for a
short trip. 'Alw ays yours devotedly/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V12
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. R.M.S. "Teutonic", Queenstow n,June 29th. 99. 'Cher
Maitre' He particularly admired the marine among W histler's w orks at the International exhibition in London, More Details
and liked W histler's pupil's painting also. He w ishes W histler w as coming w ith them to the States: and
suggests he comes over w ith Jonathan in the autumn. '...Devotedly & affectionately/Yours/George Vanderbilt.'
[N.B. : Jonathan Sturgess]
MS Whistler V13
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Biltmore House, Biltmore, North Carolina, Sept 4. 1900.
'Cher Maitre' Their daughter w as born on 22 August. They have been all year in Biltmore but are coming to More Details
Europe in November and hope to see W histler in London. They send their regards to Mrs. & Miss Philip. '...yours
devotedly/& affectionately/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V14
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler, Ajaccio. Europaischer Hof, Dresden, 17 February 1901.
'Cher Maitre' Since getting W histler's letter saying he w as going to Spain, Vanderbilt has heard from R. Birnie
Philip that W. w as "on the African coast & at Marseilles and at Corsica". V. thinks Spain w ould have suited W. More Details
They are touring the continent & expect to get to Paris April 1st, until the end of May. Mrs V. is ready to sit
again, and V. w ants "to pose for those last touches you w anted to give to the portrait of yours truly". Cornelia
has grow n. 'Yrs George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V15
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Biltmore House, Biltmore, North Carolina, Jan 13. 1902.
'Chere Maitre' They did not see W histler last w inter but hope to see him after 1 April w hen they come for tw o More Details
months to the rue de Varennes. They invite W histler to stay w ith them and paint a head of Cornelia. He sends
his love to Jonathan. 'yours faithfully/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V16
Letter from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Claridge's Hotel, Brook Street, W., [April 10th. 02.]
'Cher Maitre' He and his w ife are delighted they can have the portrait of 'l'Enfant du Gin' for their Paris More Details
apartment. He asks how much it is. He invites W histler to dinner tonight, w hen Henry James and Jonathan w ill
be coming. 'Yours devotedly/George Vanderbilt'.
[Lizzie W illis drank gin!]
MS Whistler V17
Letter from George Vanderbilt to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Biltmore House, Biltmore, North Carolina, [Dec. 1902]
'Dear Miss Philip' V. and his w ife w ere w orried w hen they heard W histler w as ill. They hope he is back at w ork in More Details
the London studio. V. is ready for furthersittings. They send their regards to Mrs. Philip. 'Very sincerely
yrs/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V18
Telegram from George Vanderbilt to James McNeill W histler. Biltmore, North Carolina, My.8.03. 'Can you give me More Details
some sittings in June & July...' V. w ill come to London if W histler cables him affirmatively. 'George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V19
Letter from George Vanderbilt to Miss R. Birnie Philip. Biltmore House, Biltmore, North Carolina, July 3. 03. 'My More Details
dear Miss Philip' Since in her cable she w as not sure about W histler's plans they have postponed their visit until
4 August and w ill rearrange their plans to suit W 's. '...as alw ays very sincerely yrs/George Vanderbilt'
MS Whistler V20
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Vanity Fair. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, Jan 11 [1879] 'Well
hit! my dear Vanity-' They w ere historically correct but he does not think that the miracle of the Ass w hich saw
the Angel of the Lord w ill be repeated. 'Ever Yours/J A McN.W histler'. More Details
[This letter appeared in Vanity Fair on 18 January 1879 and w as published again in the Gentle Art p.43 - signed
w ith a butterfly. W histler had called Balaam's ass the 'first great critic and Vanity Fair on 11 January had pointed
out that the ass had been proved right! GM B.11 GA 7]
MS Whistler V21
Letter from The Mayor of Venice to James McNeill W histler. First International Art Exhibition of the City of Venice,
le 12 Juin '94. 'Cher Monsieur,' They w ere unable to get W histler's address from the Royal Academy but More Details
eventually got it from M. Boldini w ho is on their Comite de patronage. They hope W histler w ill accept their
invitation to exhibit his w ork. 'Agreer, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma tres-haute consideration./B. Selvatico[?]/
Maire de Venise'
MS Whistler V22
Telegram from Fradaletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler, Rue du Bac, Paris. First International
Art Exhibition of the City of Venice, [9 Sept. 1895] 'Heureux vous communiquer que the Little W hite Girl a More Details
remporte prix 2500 lire, Fradeletto secretaire'.
[Date inferred from letter MS W histler V23]
MS Whistler V23
Letter from Prof. Antonio Fradeletti, The Secretary General to James McNeill W histler. First International Art
Exhibition of the City of Venice, le 4 Decembre 1895. 'Monsieur,' Confirms his telegram of 9 September More Details
announcing the aw ard of the prize given by the Municipality of Murano to The Little W hite Girl, and encloses a
cheque for 2500 l. 'Agreez, Monsieur, l'assurance de ma haute consideration/Bien devoue/Prof. Antonio
Fradeletty/Secretaire general de l'Exposition.'
MS Whistler V24
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The General Secretary, ?International Art Exhibition of the City of Venice.
[1895?] 'Dear Sir-' Thanks the Syndic of Venice for the honour conferred on him and the Committee for their More Details
sympathy. His delay in replying w as due to his absence from Paris. 'And I have, dear Sir/the honour to be your
obt sevt/JMW '
MS Whistler V25
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Second International Art Exhibition of the City of
Venice, [1896] 'Sir,' The first International Exhibition in Venice in 1895 w as so successful that they are to hold
another from 22 April to 31 October 1897. Invites W histler to exhibit w ork. The exhibition is under the
patronage of distinguished artists from throughout the w orld:! America: J.S. Sargent Austria-Hungary: M.
Munkacsy, L. Passini, C. Van Haanen - Belgium: F. Courtens, C. Van der Stappen - Denmark : P. Kroyer -
England: L. Alma Tadema, E. Burne Jones, H. Herkomer, J.E. Millais, W.Q. Orchardson - France: E.A. Carolus- More Details
Duran, P.A. Dagnan Bouveret, P. Dubois, E. Fremiet, J.J. Henner, G. Moreau, P. Puvis de Chavannes - Germany: R.
Begas, M. Klinger, F. Lenbach, M. Liebermann, G. Schonleber, F. von Uhde, A. von Werner - Holland: J.H.L. de
Haas, J. Israels, H.W. Mesdag - Italy: F. Carcano, E. Gallori, C. Maccari, F.P. Michetti, G. Monteverde, A. Pasini -
Norw ay: E. Peterssen - Russia: M. Antocolskym J.J. Repin - Spain: J. Benlliure, J. Jimenez Aranda, F. Pradilla, J.
Sorolla, J. Villegas - Sw eden: A. Horn - Sw itzerland: A. Bocklin. '...Yours very respectfully:/The President/Filippo
Grimani, Mayor of Venice/The Managing Committee/P. Molmenti, President - B. Bezzi - G. Ciardi - A. Dal Fotto/P.
Fragiacomo - E. Marsili - R. Selvatico - A. Sezanne - A. Fezzos./The Secretary/Prof. A. Fradeletto.'
MS Whistler V26
Letter from The President to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Second International Art Exibition of the City of
Venice, le 6 fevrier 1896. 'Cher Maitre,' W histler as one of the most renow ned exhibitors to the first
International Exhibition is asked to be on the Comite de Patronage for the second, for America. 'Veuillez agreer, More Details
cher Maitre, l'assurance de notre haute et reconnaissant consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de la
2me. Exposition int. des beaux-arts,/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general./Prof. A. Fradeletti.'
MS Whistler V27
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Second International Art Exhibition of the City of
Venice, le 7 Mars 1896. 'Cher Maitre,' On 12 February he invited W histler to join the committee of Patronage for More Details
the second International Exhibition and has not heard since. '...veuillez agreer l'assurance de mes meilleurs
sentiments./Le Maire de Venise/ President de l'Exposition/fo. F. Grimani'
MS Whistler V28
Letter from A. Fradeletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Second International Art Exhibition
of the City of Venice, [1896 ?] 'My dear Sir,' The Mayor and local artists w ould still like W histler to be on the More Details
Committee of Patronage for the International exhibition in 1897. 'W ith kind regards believe me, my dear
Sir,/yours faithfully/Prof. A. Fradeletto/Secretary of the Exhibition'
MS Whistler V29
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Fradeletto], [The General Secretary], [? International Art Exhibition of the
City of Venice]. [1896] 'Dear Sir -' Sends his apologies to the Mayor for his delay in replying, w hich w as due to More Details
the prolonged illness of his w ife. She w ould have w ished him to repay their appreciation of his w ork by being
on the Committee of the forthcoming exhibition. 'And I have the honour to be/dear Sir/Your obedient Svt/JMW '.
[Mrs W histler died 10 May '96]
MS Whistler V31
Letter from The President to James McNeill W histler. Second International Art Exhibition of the City of Venice,
15th of August 1897. 'Dear Sir,' Accepts W histler's offer of the nine etchings in the Exhibition to the City Modern More Details
Art Gallery w hich is to be set up. 'Meanw hile agree, dear Sir, the expression of my high and grateful
consideration./The Lord Mayor of Venice and President of the Exhibition/F Grimani'
MS Whistler V32
Letter from A. Fradeletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Third International Art Exhibition of More Details
the City of Venice, le 3 Juillet '98. 'Cher Maitre,' Thanks W histler for agreeing to exhibit w ork in Venice &
suggests he visits Venice. 'Tout-a-vous/A. Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V33
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Third International Art Exhibition of the City of
Venice, le 17 decembre 1898. 'Monsieur,' Their third International exhibition is to be held 22 April-31 October
1899 and they w ould like W histler to contribute if possible the w ork he exhibited recently in Knightsbridge. More Details
Coming from the country of Titian they w ould honour w ork by a great modern master and the Government
w ould hope to honour W histler properly. 'Agreer, Monsieur et Maitre honore, le temoignage de notre haute
consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/Prof. A. Fradeletti'.
2 visiting cards enclosed
MS Whistler V34
Venice, le 17 decembre 1898. 'Monsieur,' Their third International exhibition is to be held 22 April-31 October
1899 and they w ould like W histler to contribute if possible the w ork he exhibited recently in Knightsbridge.
Coming from the country of Titian they w ould honour w ork by a great modern master and the Government More Details
w ould hope to honour W histler properly. 'Agreer, Monsieur et Maitre honore, le temoignage de notre haute
consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/Prof. A. Fradeletti'.
MS Whistler V35
Visiting card from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Third International Art Exhibition of the
City of Venice, le 17 decembre 1898. 'Monsieur,' Their third International exhibition is to be held 22 April-31
October 1899 and they w ould like W histler to contribute if possible the w ork he exhibited recently in
Knightsbridge. Coming from the country of Titian they w ould honour w ork by a great modern master and the More Details
Government w ould hope to honour W histler properly. 'Agreer, Monsieur et Maitre honore, le temoignage de
notre haute consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/Prof. A.
Fradeletti'.
MS Whistler V36
Visiting card from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Third International Art Exhibition of the
City of Venice, le 17 decembre 1898. 'Monsieur,' Their third International exhibition is to be held 22 April-31
October 1899 and they w ould like W histler to contribute if possible the w ork he exhibited recently in
Knightsbridge. Coming from the country of Titian they w ould honour w ork by a great modern master and the More Details
Government w ould hope to honour W histler properly. 'Agreer, Monsieur et Maitre honore, le temoignage de
notre haute consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/Prof. A.
Fradeletti'.
MS Whistler V37
Venice, ce 5 Janvier 1899. 'Cher Maitre,' Repeats his request of 17 December & encloses a copy of the letter More Details
about the next International Exhibition. 'Veuillez agreer, cher Maitre, l'assurance de notre tres-haute et tres-
reconnaissante consideration./Le Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/A.
Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V38
Venice, ce 8 fevrier 1899. 'Cher Monsieur W histler,' They received W histler's telegram and are w aiting for the
letter to follow . They w ould particularly like W histler to exhibit Blue and Coral - The little blue Bonnet, Grey and More Details
Silver-La petite souris, The piano picture, Rose and Silver-La Princess du Pays de la Porcelaine and Rose and
Brow n-The Philosopher. If necessary the secretary Prof. Fradeletti, w hom W histler know s, w ill come to Paris to
arrange matters. 'Agreez, chez Monsieur W histler, nos remerciments et nos salutations les plus empressees./Le
Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani'
MS Whistler V39
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Third International Art Exhibition of the
City of Venice,ce 17 Fevrier 1899. 'Cher Monsieur,' Thanks W histler for his telegram. Asks him to send his w ork More Details
before the 22 April w hen the Exhibition w ill be opened by the King if possible. Their agents for sending w orks
from Paris are MM. Michell C Kimbel. 'Agreez, cher Monsieur...l'assurance de notre tres haute consideration./Le
Maire de Venise/President de l'Exposition/F Grimani/Le Secretaire general/A. Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V40
Letter from A. Fradeletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler. Third International Art Exhibition of
the City of Venice, le 27 fevrier '99. 'Cher Maitre,' The Mayor w ould like W histler to be on the Committee More Details
examining w orks submitted if he can be in Venice on 3 April for a few days, w ith all expenses paid. They hope
to hear soon about W histler's w ork for the exhibition. 'Tout-a-vous, cher Maitre,/A. Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V41
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Grimani, The President, Third [?] International Art Exhibition of the City of
Venice.[1899 ?] 'Signor-' Thanks the President and Council w armly for their invitation. W histler visited Italy More Details
briefly recently and hoped to come to Venice but w as unable to do so. W histler suggests the Secretary should More Details
w rite to the ow ners of pictures that W histler has been arranging to borrow . 'And I have the honour to be/Most
w orshipful Signor./Your most obedient Servant/JMcNeill W histler' (also signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler V42
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Third International Art Exhibition of the
City of Venice, 4th March 1899. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Thanks W histler for his letter and asks for the addresses of More Details
ow ners of his w ork so that they may w rite immediately. They w ould insure the w orks for the eight months
required 'Yours very regardfully/Mayor of Venice/and President of the Exhibition/F Grimani'
MS Whistler V43
Letter from A. Fradeletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Third International Art
Exhibition of the City of Venice, 15th March 1899. 'Dear Sir,' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 12 March and More Details
returns Mr. Alexander's letter. They have w ritten to ask Mr. Alexander to get his picture back from exhibition in
Dublin. Mr. Burrell has agreed to lend the Princesse. '...pray you to agree the expression of our highest
admiration./The General Secretary/A. Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V44
Letter from F. Grimani, The President to James McNeill W histler. Fifth International Art Exhibition of the City of
Venice, [1902] 'Dear Sir,' The Committee of the Fifth International Exhibition plan to hold a special exhibition of
portraits by major artists contemporary for six months. The City is aw arding gold medals and 100000 1. for More Details
official purchases and as the birthplace of Tintoretto and Titian hopes W histler w ill be pleased to contribute.
'We have the honour, dear Sir,/to remain/yours faithfully/The Mayor of Venice/President of the Exhibition/F
Grimani/The General Secretary/Prof. A. Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V45
Letter from A. Fradeletto, The General Secretary to James McNeill W histler, Paris. Fifth International Art
Exhibition of the City of Venice, le 16 Dec. 1902. 'Cher Maitre,' They invited W histler to contribute to an More Details
exhibition of contemporary portraiture and F. hopes very much that he w ill do so. Suggests that if W histler has
none he gives them the addresses of ow ners. '...je suis, cher Maitre, bien a vous/A Fradeletto'
MS Whistler V46
Letter from Filippo Grimani, Mayor of Venice and President, Fifth International Art Exhibition of the City of Venice,
and A. Fradeletto to Miss Phillips (sic), 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, S.W. [President of the Exhibition], More Details
Venice, July 22nd 1903.
Expressing sympathy on death of J.M. W histler.
And envelope
MS Whistler V47
Letter from Emilia A. Venturi to James McNeill W histler. Carlyle Cottage, [Feb. 1885] 'Dear Mr. W histler' She More Details
congratulates W histler on the w ay he expressed truths eloquently. 'Yours very Sincerely/Emilie A Venturi'.
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler V48
Letter from Emilia A. Venturi to James McNeill W histler. Carlyle Cottage, 1886 or 1890 [1885] 'Wonderful
Jimmie...' Now that she has read the Ten O'Clock she is sure its originality and ideas w ere not mainly due to
W histler's brilliant delivery. She appreciated the various modes of attack of the '"gentle"' butterfly: but reminds More Details
W histler that Beethoven never took time off from composing to attack his critics. '...your lord and/ladyship's
dolorous but sincere servant to command/Emilie A Venturi'
MS Whistler V49
Letter from Emilia A. Venturi to Beatrix W histler. Carlyle Cottage, 'Tuesday evening' [23 December 1890] 'Dear
Mrs. W histler' W hen W histler and his w ife came, V. had gone to enquire about Ashurst Morris, the son of her
father's partner, w ho has since died. She is a Parnellite and is glad to hear that W histler is too. She is More Details
distresses about the Kilkenny election and for having entertained Tim Healy at her home. 'Yours most sincerely
(but/most depressed at things/in general)/Emilie A Venturi'.
[Ashurst Morris died on 16 December 1890: this letter w as w ritten a w eek later in the middle of the furor over
the election at Kilkenny in Ireland]
MS Whistler V50
Letter from Emilia A. Venturi to W. and Beatrix W histler. 'Friday night' [1890 x 1891] 'Dear but tiresome couple!'
She keeps missing them, but she has been busy w ith the affairs both of Jimmie the American and Charlie the More Details
Irishman. She w ent to see J.L. Carew , MP. for Kildare, at the House of Commons, and he promised to intercede
w ith Parnell if he came to the House tonight, 'over the portrait question-'. V. w ill let W histler know w hat follow s.
'...and so/Beatrix and Jim o'Tricks Ado-/yours very muchly/EAV.'
MS Whistler V51
Letter from B. Verity & Sons to James McNeill W histler. 31 & 32 King St., Covent Garden, W.C., Jan 3rd 1878.
'Dear Sir' F.R. Leyland refuses to pay the balance of £279.16.10 for w ork done at Princes Gate because he did More Details
not order it. They carried out alterations ordered by W histler or Mr. Jeckyll assuming they w ere Leyland's
representatives. '...Yours faithfully/B. Verity & Sons/pp N'
MS Whistler V52
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [B Verity & Sons]. [post 3 Jan 1878] 'Gentlemen- I have received your letter
of Jany. 3d-' Mr. Leyland did not pay W histler the price he asked for his decorations in the Peacock Room and More Details
W histler is not surprised that he w ill not pay them, and suggests legal action. (unsigned).
[Draft of MS W histler V54]
MS Whistler V53
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [B Verity & Sons]. [4 January 1878] 'Dear Sir-' Anothr draft of BP II 23/43 More Details
'Very truly yrs' (unsigned).
[Draft of MS W histler V54]
MS Whistler V54
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Messrs Verity & Sons. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 'Gentlemen-' Another More Details
draft of BP II 23/43 '...Yours faithfully/JAMcN. W histler'.
[See also MS W histler V52-53. Headed J. Anderson Rose]
MS Whistler V55
Letter from John Vernon Son & Co., Solicitors to James McNeill W histler. 36, Coleman St., Lothbury, London E.C.,
10 January 1891. 'Dear Sir, /Regina v Perryman' W histler w ill not be required to attend the court on the More Details
follow ing Monday. The date for the case to be heard w ill be settled then and they w ill let W histler know w hen
he is required. 'Yours truly/John Vernon Son & Co'
MS Whistler V56
Letter from John Vernon Son & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 36, Coleman St., Lothbury, London E.C., 13th More Details
January 1891. 'Dear Sir,' The case of Regina v. Perryman w ill be heard at the Central Criminal Court on
Wednesday 14 January at 10 a.m. w hen W histler must attend. Yours truly/John Vernon Son & Co'
MS Whistler V57
Letter from John Vernon Son & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 36, Coleman St., Lothbury, London E.C., 14th
January 1891. 'Dear Sir-' In the case of Moore and Perryman the prosecution on Moore's request have been More Details
granted an adjournment of the case until the next session to consider W histler's plea of justification. They w ill
let W histler know w hen this w ill be. 'Yours truly/John Vernon Son & Co'
MS Whistler V58
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] 'To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty' The More Details
Members of the Society of British Artists thank the Queen for the Royal patronage of the Arts and Sciences
during the fifty years of her reign and hope the reign w ill continue for a long time. (unsigned)
MS Whistler V59
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] Draft of section of the memorial to Queen Victoria
referring to her Consort's patronage, her granting of a charter, and requesting permission to use the title More Details
'Royal' (unsigned).
[?Hurlbert's hand, see MS W histler P179]
MS Whistler V60
Pamphlet from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] 'Extract from the memorial applying for the
Charter./To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty.' The Society of British Artists w as set up under the patronage
of the Queen's late uncle the Duke of Sussex in 1823 for the benefit of artists and patrons. Their exhibitors More Details
have been artists of note and the sales from exhibitions now come to some £4000 annually. Patrons include
the Prince Consort: some 126 other notable people: and the Society has no public support but private
donations from some 57 eminent people. Asks her to grant the Society her Royal Charter of Incorporation
MS Whistler V61
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] Draft of BP II 5/95 w ith full list of friends and More Details
patrons of the Society numbering 124 in all.
[Hurlbert's hand? See MS W histler P179. Draft]
MS Whistler V62
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] Tw o drafts of p. VIII of the Memorial to Queen
Victoria asking her to allow the alteration of the title of the Society of British Artists to mark her Jubilee: in the More Details
one case by the addition of 'The Royal' and in the other of 'The Imperial' (One draft signed) 'James
Mc.Neill.W histler/President.'
['Imperial' Society of B.A.!]
MS Whistler V63
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Queen Victoria]. [1887] Tw o drafts of p. VIII of the Memorial to Queen
Victoria asking her to allow the alteration of the title of the Society of British Artists to mark her Jubilee: in the More Details
one case by the addition of 'The Royal' and in the other of 'The Imperial' (One draft signed) 'James
Mc.Neill.W histler/President.'
['Imperial' Society of B.A.!]
MS Whistler V64
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Queen Victoria. [1887] 'To The Queen's most excellent Majesty' A Memorial
from the members of the Society of British Artists, w hich w as established under the patronage of the Queen's
Uncle the late Duke of Sussex in 1823, for the benefit of artists patrons and students. The Queen granted the
Society a charter in the tenth year of her reign. Her late Consort attended and patronised the exhibitions. The More Details
Society w ould like to mark the fiftieth year of her reign by the addition of the title 'Royal'. (The patrons listed
are: The Countess of Arundel and Salisbury, the Bishop of W inchester, the late Lord Monson, Lord Kinnaird, Rev.
S. Coleridge, Hon. Mrs. W ilbraham and Lord de Lisle.).
Draft
MS Whistler V65
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Queen Victoria. [454 Fulham Road], [1887] 'Madam' She accepted a
Memorial from W histler and dignified the Society of British Artists w ith the title 'Royal' : and W histler hopes she More Details
w ill accept a portfolio of etchings of the Naval Review at Spithead on 23 July 1887 during her Jubilee Year, as a
token of his loyalty and sense of the magnificence of that occasion. 'Your Majesty's/Most obedient humble
Servant/J.McN.W histler'
MS Whistler V66
Memorial from W histler and dignified the Society of British Artists w ith the title 'Royal' : and W histler hopes she
w ill accept a portfolio of etchings of the Naval Review at Spithead on 23 July 1887 during her Jubilee Year, as a More Details
MS Whistler V67
Memorial from W histler and dignified the Society of British Artists w ith the title 'Royal' : and W histler hopes she
w ill accept a portfolio of etchings of the Naval Review at Spithead on 23 July 1887 during her Jubilee Year, as a More Details
MS Whistler V70
Letter from Francis Vielé-Griffin to James McNeill W histler. 122 Rue de la Pompe, le 30 Mars 96. 'Cher Maitre,' On
W histler's instructions he got in touch w ith certain people w ho thought the matter could be delayed for a year,
W histler's instructions he got in touch w ith certain people w ho thought the matter could be delayed for a year,
and that the short summary V. had been going to draw up w ould not be necessary, but they w ill be w riting to More Details
W histler about it. He thanks W histler for his hospitality to V. in London. His w ife hopes that W histler's w ife is
better. 'Et vous prie de croire, cher Maitre,/a mes sentiments devoues et/admirateurs/Francis Viele Griffin'
MS Whistler V71
Letter from Francis Viele-Griffin to James McNeill W histler. Nazelles, Indre-et-Loire, Le 27 Juin 98. 'Mon cher More Details
Maitre' He unfortunately w as in Touraine w hen he got W histler's invitation to dinner. '...votre devoue
admirateur/et ami/Francis Viele-Griffin'
MS Whistler V72
Letter from Francis Viele-Griffin to James McNeill W histler. 46, Rue Hamelin, Dec. 98. 'Mon cher Maitre,' He is
engaged elsew here at the time he w as supposed to meet W histler this afternoon. He w ill try and send him the More Details
article in the Echo de Paris w hich W histler w anted. He sends his regards to the ladies. '...je reste, mon cher
Maitre,/votre tout devoue/Francis Viele-Griffin'
MS Whistler V73
Letter from Francis Viele-Griffin to James McNeill W histler. 16, Quai de Passy, le 16 Fev. 1903. 'Mon cher Maitre:'
The 'ex-"Des Esseintes"' is a bad poet w ho has show n that he also is lacking in good taste. He and his w ife are More Details
sorry that W histler has left Rue du Bac and gone to live in the land of Chamberlain for good. '...votre tout
devoue/Francis Viele Griffin'
MS Whistler V74
Letter from Francis Viele-Griffin to James McNeill W histler. 16, Quai de Passy, le 10 Mai 1903. 'Mon cher Maitre,'
Richard Canfield gave V. new s of W histler from London, and of the w ork w hich he acquired from Montesquiou, More Details
w ho is having to dispose of a lot of his collection to raise money. He mentions the visit of 'Rouge Edw ard' to
Paris. 'Veuillez accepter, mon cher/Maitre, l'expression de mon admiration/devoue/Francis Viele-Griffin'
MS Whistler V75
Letter from Sir Somers Vine to James McNeill W histler. Savage Club, 6 & 7, Adelphi Terrace, Strand, W.C., April
1st. 1892. 'Sir,' If W histler sends his subscription, w ith an explanation for its late payment, to the Committee More Details
before its next meeting on 14 April, they w ill consider allow ing him to remain a member of the club. 'Yours
faithfully,/J.R. Somers Vine,/Hon. Sec.'
MS Whistler V75a
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Somers Vine, Savage Club, 6 & 7, Adelphi Terrace, Strand, W.C. [April
1892.] 'Dear Sir Somers Vine' He apologises that he has been so busy as to completely forget to pay his More Details
subscription, and has inconvenienced the committee of a club he is proud to belong to. '...Very faithfully Yours'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler V78
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n Street, Piccadilly, London W., 16 May 1890. 'Dear
Mr W histler,' V. met Oscar at Cyril Flow er's on Wednesday, and he asked V. to leave him out of his Memoirs. V. More Details
suggests W histler mentions in his book Oscar's attempt to conceal his past plagiarism. 'Yours very
sincerely/Herbert Vivian'
MS Whistler V79
Letter from [Herbert Vivian] [or The W hirlw ind?] to James McNeill W histler. nd. [1890 ?] 'This may answ er More Details
you?/V./A Ballade of Lost Illusions' Three 8 line verses and envoi: that w hat they admired in Oscar turns out to
be stupid or false, just as predicted by 'Jimmy' (W histler). (unsigned)
MS Whistler V80
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n Street, Piccadilly, London W., nd. [1890] 'Dear Mr.
W histler' V. w rote to tell Oscar w hat he thought of his letter and Oscar replied suggesting that the references More Details
in V's memoirs to himself should be submitted to arbitration. V. agreed and suggested W. He w ill start the new
edition of his memoirs in a new paper, the W hirlw ind w hich he brings out next month, and in w hich Sickert w ill
be art critic. 'Yours very sincerely/Herbert Vivian'
MS Whistler V81
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n Street, Piccadilly, London W., 26 June 1890. 'My More Details
dear Mr W histler' Asks W histler to w rite and tell him w hat he thought of the first [issue]. (incomplete)
MS Whistler V82
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n Street, Piccadilly, London W., 29 June 1890. 'My More Details
dear Mr W histler,' He w ould like to publish W histler's opinion of the W hirlw ind. He encloses something for
W histler's approval and returns the Independence Belge. 'yrs entirely/Herbert Vivian'
MS Whistler V83
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n Street, Piccadilly, London W., 1 July 1890. 'My dear
Mr W histler.' They have had to postpone the banquet until the 9th but hope W histler can come then to the More Details
Restaurant Monico. The Haw k today published an attack on them. Other papers suggested W histler inspired
their attack on W histler so V. suggests W histler w rites saying this w as no longer necessary. V. included a
paragraph on the St. James controversy. 'Believe me/Entirely yours/Herbert Vivian'
MS Whistler V84
Letter from Herbert Vivian to James McNeill W histler. 9 Dow n St, London W., 14 Oct 1890. 'My dear Mr. W histler.'
V. gave his cheques to Starr and told him he w ould not accept responsibility if they w ere not met. Starr should More Details
not have taken them to W, and V.'s solicitors, Erskines, w ill be w riting to reassure W. 'Yrs entirely/V.'
MS Whistler V87
Letter from Francis Vouillon to James McNeill W histler. Bartholomew House, Bartholomew Lane, London E.C.,
September 23 1890. 'My Dear W histler,' V. enjoyed seeing W histler so w ell and thanks him for sending the More Details
papers. He knew W histler w ould only act aggressively under strong provocation and values his defence of his
friends 'W ith my highest regards for Mrs W histler,/I remain,/Ever yours,/Francis A Vouillon' 'J'Aime le papillon.'
MS Whistler V88
Letter from [Van Wagner] to James McNeill W histler. National Club, 1 W hitehall Gardens S.W., 21 February
[1885] 'My dear W histler' W histler's lecture w as more serious and successful than expected. 'Yours ever/Van More Details
Wagner'.
[Ten O'Clock. Albert Van Wagner - invited to 1889 dinner]
MS Whistler W1
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr W [?]. [1867] 'My dear Mr W -' W histler has just been talking to his
brother the Doctor w ho is just back from St. P[etersburg]. He realises that he acted w ithout appreciating that
'Mr W ' only w ished to give him good advice, as an elder man, and apologises for his treatment of him More Details
(unsigned).
[Is this Wornum? or is it possibly Capt. Wake (see letter to D'Azeglio BP II b/2) w ho w as much older than
W histler w hen W histler struck (about Negro on ship to Southampton) Wake w as a strong abolitionist]
MS Whistler W2
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Lady [W ]. nd. [Oct. 1885 ?] 'I have been hitherto unable, my dear Lady W h
[?] ...' He w as w ell looked after at Wortley, but w hen he left their care he fell over a stile and sprained his w rist. More Details
It is bound up like a Slade School anatomy study. (incomplete unsigned).
[See letter to Brow n of F.A.S. BP II 13/66 29 Oct. 1885]

Letter from [Waddell and Co. trustees] to Chas. How ell, Fulham House, Fulham Road.14th July [1879] 'Dear Sir
J.A.McN. W histler in liquidation I beg to remind you that I have not yet received the list of the articles claimed by More Details
Mr. W histler's mother as promised by you on Monday last and I shall be glad if you w ill let me have it as soon as
possible Yours faithfully [T] Waddell trustee'.
[The imprint of this letter is on the opposite page and it has been reconstructed by photographing it]

Letter from (Waddell & Co. trustee) to Chas. How ell A, Fulham House, Fulham Road. 16th July (1879) 'Dear Sir
J.A.Mc.N. W histler in liquidation I have your letter of yesterday's date enclosing list of articles claimed by Mrs. More Details
W histler, for w hich I thank you. Yours faithfully [T] Waddell trustee'.
[The imprint of this letter is on the opposite page and has been reconstructed by photographing it]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, May 1879 [i.e.
20/27 April 1879].
'How ell old man..' 'Valparaiso' should be framed immediately for the Grosvenor Gallery exhibition. He could send More Details
it to Ford and Dickinson to aw ait W histler's order. 'If you like I w ill call at Miss Corder's tomorrow evening
(Wednesday) at about 9 or so.' (Butterfly signature)
Enclosed w ith letter to Rosa Corder, pasted on same page.
MS Whistler W3
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Waddell. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, [1879] 'Dear Waddell-'
W histler saw Way last night and he w ill explain fully to Waddell, that W histler after staying in the W hite House
through the Season, entertaining people to breakfast & so on, to the amazement of the 'man in possession', More Details
according to W histler's butler, is going to leave the house. W histler thinks Leyland w ill beat How ell in the
ensuing battle. (unsigned).
[Waddell w as one of W histler's trustees after his bankruptcy. See BP II 18]
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 35/2 - Mr Whistler's etchings of Venice

Mr W histler's etchings of Venice. The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street. 1st December 1880. List of More Details
etchings.
MS Whistler W4
Letter from Charles Dyall, Curator to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea. Walker Art Gallery,
Liverpool, July 21st 1891. 'Dear Sir' Formally invites W histler to join the executive committee to arrange their More Details
autumn exhibition, having heard from Mr. Philip H. Rathbone, Chairman of the Arts Committee that W histler is
w illing to do so. They w ill start w ork on 11 August. '...Yours very truly/Charles Dyall/Curator/per S.H.T.'
MS Whistler W6
Letter from Donald M. Wallace to W m Heinemann St Ermin's Mansions, S.W.,20 Dec 1902. 'Dear Mr. Heinemann,' More Details
He acknow ledges H.'s letter of 18 December but he does not think anything can be done about W histler since
the last volumes of the series are nearly finished. 'Believe me/Yours very truly/Donald M Wallace'
MS Whistler W8
Letter from Pickford R. Waller to James McNeill W histler. 27 St. Georges Road, S.W., 2 Dec 1884. 'Dear W histler'
Wonders how W histler w as made a member of the Society of British Artists. Hopes to see W histler's portrait of More Details
Sarasate. Waller has four of W histler's brow n paper catalogues and pamphlets and asks if there are any more.
He and his w ife w ould like a photo of W. 'Yours sincerely/Pickford R. Waller'.
Caricature of W histler
MS Whistler W20
Letter from E.A. Walton to James McNeill W histler. 203, Bath Street, Glasgow , 27. Feb. 91. 'Dear Sir' Orchardson,
Millais, Gilbert, Murray, Mactaggart RSA, Robert Alexander RSA and Law ton W ingate RSA w ere among those More Details
w ho signed the petition handed in to the Corporation by a group of artists and laymen today urging them to
buy W histler's picture [of Carlyle] 'Yours very truly/E.A.Walton.'
MS Whistler W22
Telegram from E.A. Walton to James McNeill W histler, 21, Cheyne Walk. Glasgow , Ap. 3. 91. 'Purchase officially
announced yesterday evening Walton'. More Details
[Portrait of Carlyle]
MS Whistler W25
Letter from E.A. Walton to James McNeill W histler. [April 1903] 'My dear Mr. W histler I think it w ould be better as More Details
you suggest /The Rev R. Herbert Story D.D. LLD./Principal & Vice Chancellor. A friend in here just now agrees.
Yours &c/E.A.Walton.'
MS Whistler W65
Letter from [J.D. Watson] to James McNeill W histler. 3 The Villas, Eaton Terrace, St. John's Wood, N.W., Nov 18
1888. 'Dear Sir James' Watson saw the article in the Sunday Times w hich seemed appropriate. He thinks More Details
W histler should have been knighted for his w ork for the British artists and is disgusted at the w ay they treated
him. He thinks W histler should act as President until his term ends. (unsigned) (incomplete).
[Expression of loyalty]
MS Whistler W66
Letter from J.D. Watson to James McNeill W histler. 3, The Villas, Eaton Terrace, St. John's Wood, N.W., Nov 27
1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' Watson w ill meet W histler on the follow ing evening and w ill say w hatever he w ould
like at the meeting. Watson met Edw in Ellis on the previous Saturday and explained that he had resigned More Details
because he thought W histler had been treated disgracefully after the benefits he had brought the Society. Ellis
complained that W histler had called the Society a 'Sty' in front of Leighton's picture. 'Yours alw ays/J.D.Watson'.
[ "A Diamond in the Sty"]
MS Whistler W67
Letter from G.F. Watts to James McNeill W histler, Society of Portrait Painters, Royal Institute of Painters in
Watercolours, Piccadilly /W. Little Holland House, Kensington, W., July 14th. 1891. 'My dear Mr W histler' He More Details
expresses great admiration for W histler's portrait of his mother. 'G.F.Watts'.
W ith envelope.
MS Whistler W68
Letter from James McNeill W histler to G.F. Watts [1891] 'Dear Mr. Watts-' W histler has been aw ay for some time More Details
and received Watts' letter on his return. He w as flattered by the praise from such a distinguished artist. 'J McN
W histler'
MS Whistler W69
Letter from Theodore Watts to James McNeill W histler. 18, Bedford Row , [London], 1 February 1878. 'Dear
W histler' All that Mr Leyland asks for are his naked rights and I cannot, notw ithstanding your letter, think that
you w ish to w ith hold from him the property he has bought and paid for. Be kind enough to state in precise More Details
terms w hat are your intentions Yours faithfully/W histler Theodore Watts'.
[See "Seven Letters.." (Nine? letters)]
MS Whistler W70
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Watts, [18, Bedford Row , London]. [2 February 1878] 'My dear
Watts-' Thanks Watts for his letter but asks him not to interfere w ith Leyland, w ho w as W histler's patron and
recently sent W histler his gas bill. W histler w ill not let him have his sketches draw ings or etchings. W histler
w ould rather not let Leyland have the portraits of himself and his w ife because in one of his letters he criticized More Details
them. Leyland paid for them but W histler w ants to exhibit them in the Spring so that their quality may be
publicly established. The portrait of Miss Florence Leyland requires further sittings but W histler w ill have to
complete it w ithout her. He w ill then give all three to Leyland and w ill return him the £400 for the other w hen
he has enough money to do so. (unsigned).
[Nine letters to TW D, pp.17-18]
MS Whistler W71
Letter from Theodore Watts to James McNeill W histler. The Pines, Putney Hill, Friday [c. 1880?] [after April 1881]
'My dear W histler,' He approves W histler's fighting spirit and the dig about the 'detectives'. The feeling against More Details
Burnand's w ork in Punch in general. Since T. Taylor's death Punch has been trying to revive the vigour of the
days of Jerrold and Thackeray, w ithout success. 'Thine ever/Theodore Watts'.
[Tom Taylor d.1880. See env. to Watts, 8 April 1881, The Pines]
MS Whistler W72
Letter from Theodore Watts to James McNeill W histler. Eastbourne, 23 Sepbr./86. 'My dear W histler' He has only More Details
just got W histler's letter, and assures him he approved both of W histler's 'butterfly effusions', the first of w hich
he saw in a copy of Truth bought at a station. 'The Bard sends his love' 'Yours ever /Theodore'
MS Whistler W73
Letter from Theodore Watts to James McNeill W histler. [1890] 'James...' He has been enjoying W histler's More Details
present and w ill talk to him about it tomorrow at Mrs. Jopling's, although he w ill be afraid for his scalp.
'Theodore'
MS Whistler W74
Letter from Theodore Watts to James McNeill W histler. nd. 'James, w hen the Carthaginian leader crossed the More Details
Alps did his generals congratulate him? No, they accepted an inevitable fact of history and said "He has done
it!"/Theodore Watts'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore Watts Dunton. nd. 'A Postcard unansw ered./Theodore! Watts More Details
Dunton?-'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Harris, Frank, Contemporary Portraits Mitchell Kennedy, NY 1915, p.85. GUL Gen. Literature E 781 HAR]
MS Whistler W75
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Theodore [Watts?]. nd. [1887 x 1890 ?] 'Theodore!-' He understands
Theodore's reticence in going out in public but assures him it w ill be safe for him to come on Sunday afternoon More Details
to talk to W. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W76
Card from Arthur Waugh to James McNeill W histler. 2, Dean's Yard, 20.Aug.90. 'Dear Sir:' Balestier, w ho w ill not
be back from New York until 17 September, cabled yesterday that he had sent the £50. This does not seem to More Details
have been sent through Brow n, Shipley & Co., so Waugh has filled up a blank cheque left by McLure, w ho is
aw ay until Saturday. He has also cabled Lovell's bankers to say the money is on its w ay. He cannot send
W histler the copies of The Gentle Art he asked for until McLure returns. 'Yrs. very faithfully/Arthur Waugh.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T. Way 96 Cheyne Walk, n.d. Sunday night [1878 ?] 'Dear Mr. Way-' Way's
son told him to expect Way on the follow ing day about 11 a.m. Asks them to prepare several stones for him, More Details
and to send him some w ash and ink. 'Very sincerely yours/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 82 (mf 183-4)]
MS Whistler W77
Letter from Thos. Way to James McNeill W histler. Wellington St., [Strand W.C.], February 12 1880. 'My dear Mr
W histler' At the Sale W histler's etchings 'The Forge', 'Speke' and 'Battersea' sold for £20.10, the bundle of much
rubbed crayon sketches and photographs for £19.10; 2 framed studies of 'Miss F. in the old chair' 5 gns. and
£3.7.6, the latter bought by Way; 'the little nude from the Grosvenor' £400; 'The Connie' 50 gns.; 'The creditors' More Details
12 gns. How ell, Eldon and Mitford attended. On the w hole it w ent w ell and Way predicts a fine future to W. The
Doctor has heard from W histler complaining of the cold. Huish w as at the sale and eager to hear from W. 'Yours
faithfully/Thos Way'.
[W histler w rote numerous letters to Way in Venice but they w ere lost: Way p.38]
MS Whistler W79
Letter from T. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington St., [Strand W.C.], May 1st [1880] 'My dear Teacher-'
Acknow ledges his letter and says he is hard up but if W histler w ill say exactly how much money he requires,
Way w ill try to raise it. Looks forw ard to seeing the pastels and helping w ith the exhibition and advises More Details
W histler to pack them carefully under the supervision of someone from the Consulate. Describes the low quality
of the Grosvenor exhibition, w ith the w ork of Phil Morris, Burne Jones and Bob Macbeth, but praises Albert
Moore and Frank Holl. 'Yrs faithfully/T.Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, late 1880 [1881 ?] 'Dear Tom' W histler's brother is making him
stay at home as he is ill. Hopes to come round later and meanw hile urges Way and his father to look after the More Details
proofs, and give his apologies to Madame. 'Goodnight./(signed w ith butterfly) 'a very sick butterfly.'
[A note by w ay dates this letter tentatively and says it refers to the proving of the Venice plates. Quoted Way
p.45: this w as Way's 1st letter to W. Freer 83 (mf 185-6)]
MS Whistler W80
Letter from Thos. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., February 2nd 1881.
'My dear Mr. W histler,' Way told Huish the new s last night and he sent his condolences. Miss Franklin and Elden
send their condolences. Her description of W histler's mother bears out Way's observations of W histler's portrait
of her. Way sends his regards to W histler's brother. Huish sends? the enclosed [cutting] w hich seems
satisfactory. Mr. Brow n said George Sala admired them and proposed to w rite a leader; w hile Barnard is w riting More Details
something in Punch in the follow ing w eek. Duré does not know w hen [his] article w ill be published so there is
no need for the illustration yet. Huish has asked Way to w rite the review for the Art Journal 'Yours
faithfully/Thos. Way'.
[W histler's mother had died, w hile the exh. of Pastels at the F.A.S. w as on]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T. Way Arts Club, Hanover Square, W., c. 1880 (b'fly) 'Dear Way I w ill do More Details
my best- and if I dont turn up tomorrow at about 10- I w ill the next day- I am dropping about w ith sleep-
Goodnight/Ever yours/' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W82
Receipt from Thomas Way to R. D'Oyley Carte. Lithographic Printing Office, 21, Wellington St., Strand, W.C., More Details
Feby. 23 1885. 'Mr W histler's Ten o'clock' An account for the printing of 200 admission cards on 12 February,
and the receipt, dated 26 February, for the sum of 16/ -. 'Thomas Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea, 11
Dec 188[5?] [Postmark] 'How could you let the Pall Mall have that shocking old block for the butterfly to my
letter Tom?!!!!!-' Mr. Morley explained that the other block w as at the 'World' but W histler thought Way had More Details
another one that he used on the cover of the 'Ten o'clock'. 'J.McN.W histler.'
[Way p.82 ps. See BP II 32/27-8 D'Oyley Carte "10 o'clock" Way p.81. Way's father had the 10 o'clock set up in
type & printed 25 copies. Chatto & W indus pressed it & then printed it themselves. Freer 84 (mf 188-9)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. 454 Fulham Road, [June or Jan ?] 9
1887. Sat Jan.9.1887. 'Dear Tom' Asks Way and Mr. Cox to come this afternoon w ith the book and they can
destroy letters and choose sketches from it. W histler has settled about the publishers. (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Way pp.77-8 Mr Cox w as the man w ho found the 2 vols of ?How ell come p. & gave them to W histler in
exchange for selected proofs p.79. He w as also show n by another collector W histler's Salon gold medal w hich
W histler had paw ned. Freer 85 (mf 190-1)]
MS Whistler W83
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., Sept 5 1887.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a block for W histler to try, and three chalks w hich are very hard but do not thicken
w hen transferred to stone. Way's father is ill. Asks if W histler w ill return their tw o pastels: 'the very beautiful
one w hich you hung lately in Suffolk St. and the figure on the balcony w ith the w hite mount?' Promises to send More Details
W histler proofs of the cover in the morning. 'Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'.
[See note Oct. 31. 1887. Way p.98 Way ow ned Annabel Lee; it w as retouched by W histler also a little fig. w hich
Way copied]
MS Whistler W84
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., September 6
1887. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses a proof of the cover of any alterations. The butterfly has been put the w rong More Details
w ay up but Way w ill correct that before printing. 'Yours sincerely/Tom.R.Way'.
[Way p.87, set "Notes" published (of lithographs)]
MS Whistler W85
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., October 31 1887.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Proposes to bring a roll of unfinished or blank canvasses by W histler w hich they have More Details
cleaned out, to W histler's studio on the follow ing day, Tuesday. Asks if W histler can give him another ten proofs
to take up to Goupils. 'Yours sincerely/Tom R.Way'
MS Whistler W86
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., November 3 1887. More Details
'Dear Mr. W histler' Goupils have none of the artist's proofs left. Asks if W histler can let him have the sets from
the Vale on the follow ing day if he brings the remainder to be signed. 'Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'
MS Whistler W87
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., Dec. 7 1891. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' Sends by bearer tw o pulls of 'Drury Lane rags' w hich is rather bare since it has not been printed More Details
for some time. They w ill add the letterpress near the top right hand edge. Asks if it is rightly placed on the
sheet w hich is that used for the large number. Encloses also an impression of his lithograph of 'The Mother'
(Way's) 'Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 22 Dec
1891 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom- I am in a terrible hurry-have only time to enclose the Butterfly and to thank you More Details
for putting my printing in hand- W ith best w ishes/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 86 (mf 192-3)]
MS Whistler W88
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London W.C., Dec. 30 1891.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses 44 pulls from 11 stones and w ill bring a further 11 on the follow ing day, plus any More Details
others he finds, and check the set w ith W. The thin Japanese paper is nearly finished and some of the recent
impressions have cockled. 'Yours very sincerely/Tom R Way'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 8 Jan
1892 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler w as pleased w ith the proofs and told Mr. Morgan w hich ones he
w anted more copies of, including Chelsea Embankment Shops done as sketched an old Dutch paper. (sketch) More Details
'Verey sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 87 (mf 194-7)]
MS Whistler W90
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., March 4 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Mr. Thomson asked Way to have another sketch made of the
Private View card. Way accordingly encloses this. The size fits the envelopes of w hich they have 3000 already More Details
addressed. The press cards could be made larger. Asks W histler to draw his Butterfly on the sketch. The proof
of the poster w ill be sent on the follow ing day. Prices at the sale at Sothebys of the collection of Mr.
Hutchingson's etchings w ere high but Way's father bought ten of them. Congratulates W histler on his latest
honour. 'I remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, 6 March 1892. 'My dear Tom' Thanks
Way for his letter and congratulates his father on buying some of the etchings. W histler w ould like an account
of the sale from a new spaper. Encloses the proof of the card w hich does not need alterations. It should be More Details
signed w ith the small Butterfly used in the catalogue. W histler w ants the poster to have larger margins and no
steps or commas. 'Very sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 88 (mf 200-1)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand.March 6 1892 (postmark) 'For the More Details
Poster Should like it reproduced w ithout reversing.' (label under sketch of butterfly on brow n trefoil).
[Note by Way says 'Goupil Poster Sketch'. Freer 89 (mf 203-5)]
MS Whistler W91
London W.C., April 2 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses one copy of the fourth edition of the catalogue including
the tw o letters W histler sent, and w hich Mr. Thomson expects to require in the follow ing w eek. Mr. Thomson
sent Way's father £20 on W histler's behalf, w hich w as his ow n idea and not Way's. The matter has since been More Details
settled. Messrs. Ballantyne told Henry that they used the Butterfly most like the one sketched by W. Way has
stamped at the end of this letter the tw o blocks she used to sign the lithographs of the portrait of W histler's
mother. Asks if W histler w ould like proofs apart from the ones to be signed. Sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'Yours
very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. Hotel Foyot, 33 Rue de Tournon, 4
April 1892. 'My dear Tom' Agrees to sign w hat he sends. W histler is satisfied Way is doing the catalogue for him
and thought Goupil might reimburse him for it. Suggest alterations to the text and promises to send a page of More Details
the 'Gentle Art' containing the Butterfly to be used. Sends his regards to Way's father. 'Alw ays
sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 90 (mf 206-7)]
MS Whistler W92
London W.C., Apl. 9 1892. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Joins w ith Henry and his ow n father in congratulating W histler
on the success of his Exhibition. Expects W histler to be represented in the National Gallery w ithin ten years of
his death if not before it. The catalogue is financially successful. Way has signed the lithographs of the portrait
of W histler's mother w ith 'the little butterfly stamp' and thinks it is not necessary for W histler to sign them. Way More Details
corrects each impression from the proof W histler w orked on. The photo on sale at the exhibition is delaying the
sales of the lithograph. Way has sent M. Fantin sheets of his transfer paper for Mr. W ilkin, since Way cannot lay
dow n the French paper, as W histler told Mr. W ilkin. Asks W histler to send him some pieces of the paper to
experiment on as he w ishes to make a success of the colour printing. Sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'I
remain/Yours very Sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. 33 Rue de
Tournon, Paris, 27 May 1892 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler w ants 2 or 3 complete sets of the 12 by the
end of the follow ing w eek rather than 8 sets of 6. Hopes the proofs Way sent w ill arrive today. W histler w ill
send more paper and instructs him to damp it for printing as W histler does for etchings. W histler thinks the
draw ings in the Leyland sale can only be slight ones on brow n paper left accidentally at Speke Hall but asks
Way to send him a description. W histler did a pen and ink sketch of a back view of Mrs Leyland but it w as More Details
photographed and the one in the sale might be a facsimile. Mr. Leyland never bought any such w ork. W histler
has not seen the Fantin in the 'Albemarle' yet. Asks Way to take dow n his old destroyed paintings w hich he had
hanging in the printing room in Wellington Street and he w ill collect them w hen he comes over again. 'Very
sincerely yours/J.McN.W histler'.
[Way 137 Wellington St, 31 W histler told Way Leyland never bought my studio. Freer 92 (mf 211-2)]
MS Whistler W93
London W.C., Sept. 26 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks if W histler has settled in Paris, as he reads in the papers.
Encloses a cutting from 'the Globe' w hich may encourage W histler to return to England; and six copies of each
of the lithographs 'Drury Lane Rags' and 'Old Battersea Bridge', the former printed at the same time as the rest More Details
of the proofs but overlooked. Asks W histler to accept six impressions of his lithograph. They are not selling w ell
through Goupils. Asks W histler to let him have the advice he promised on laying dow n the transfer paper on
the stone. Suggests he tries w orking 'by the w ash process' on stone for colour prints. Way's father sends his
best w ishes and regards to Mrs W. 'I remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, 30 Sept 1892 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' This is his permanent address in Paris now . Thanks him for
his letter. W histler w as in London on business w ith Mr. Webb, & the Goupils in the previous w eek but w ill come
and see Way and his father w hen he is over again. W histler hopes to set up a lithography press in his new More Details
studio some time. Thanks Way for the proofs and those of his copy of W histler's portrait of his mother.
Approves the French paper. W histler has been w orking on etchings of Paris. W histler thinks 'Arry w ill get the
Slade Professorship, now W histler has left him alone. Asks w hat Way's father thought of W histler's letter to the
Royal Commission of the Chicago exhibition, in the 'National Observer.' 'Alw ays sincerely yours/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 93 (mf 213-6) (& t.s.)]
MS Whistler W96
Letter from T. Way to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London
W.C., Feb 6th 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way sent the priced catalogue of the sale at Sothebys. He heard that
the draw ings passed through Dow desw ells to Mr. H.S. Theobald of Lincoln's Inn, but does not know w ho had
them previously. They w ere mainly early studies, for paintings, and bought by the trade. The comments in the More Details
Press gave no accurate impression of the reaction of those present to the w ork. Thanks W histler for his kind
w ords and acknow ledges his influence on Way's appreciation of Art. Sends his regards to Mrs. W. 'Faithfully
yours/T.Way'.
[Way p.81. Sale of unfinished Venice draw ings at Sothebys w as reported unfavourably by paper]

Bac, Paris, 12 Sept 1893. 'My dear Tom' Thanks him for his letter w hich came to them in Brittany. Sends three
draw ings for Way's father to transfer to stone, and old Dutch paper to print them on. Asks him to return proofs More Details
for W histler to correct. W histler has been experimenting w ith the stump, and is enthusiastic about lithography.
W ishes he could have heard Way's lecture on the subject. Suggests he might do something for the 'Studio'.
'and believe me Alw ays sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Way p.101 Way's lecture. Freer 96 (mf 222-4)]

Bac, Paris, 13 Sept 1893 [postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler suspects the proofs may be coarse since he has
finished the proper chalk 'Zorn'. Asks Way to send him some more. Enquires if Way makes his 'sauce' of very More Details
soft chalk. W histler w ill send the Dutch paper and an unusual proof to Way's father soon. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Freer 95 (mf 219-21)]

Bac, Paris, 17 Sept 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Thanks him for sending the box of chalks. The draw ing of the
man seated by the fireplace w as sent by accident and W histler instructs Way to destroy the stone and send More Details
W histler the proofs from it. W histler has found transfer paper by Lemercier w hich is better and cheaper than
the German paper. 'W ith kindest regards to all/Very sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 97 (mf 325-7)]

Bac, Paris, 20 Sept 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler w as delighted w ith the proofs, they require no
alterations, and he w ould like Way to use the rest of the paper to print them. Tells him to press the coloured More Details
proofs he sent to appreciate the quality of the three colours. W histler w ill send some new things soon. 'Alw ays
[Freer 98 (mf 228-9)]

Bac, Paris, 22 Sept 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler thinks perhaps Way w ill have finished the sheets he sent so
he has sent some more. Suggests that w hatever method he used to print the proofs he sent, is perfect. More Details
W histler has been busy in the studio but w ill send him some more things soon. 'W ith kindest messages/Alw ays'
[Freer 99 (mf 230-1)]

Bac, Paris, 3 Oct 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler means to return and w ork on colour in Wellington Street. More Details
Meanw hile asks them to keep secret his w ork w ith the stump. W histler is sending some paper and tells them to
keep it until he sends some more draw ings. Sends his regards to Way's father. 'Alw ays sincerely/J.McN.W histler.'
[Freer 100 (mf 232-3)]

Bac, Paris, 4 Oct 1893. 'My dear Tom' Asks how Way is getting on w ith the proof. Promises to send more paper More Details
and some new draw ings. Congratulates Way's father on the last printing done. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 101 (mf 234-5)]

Bac, Paris, 16 Oct 1893. 'My dear Tom' Way can show the draw ings to people now if he w ants to since W histler
has nearly finished the new ones. Asks w hat Way w rote about his self-portrait. W histler has lost his letter. Asks More Details
for the formula Way's father uses for the w ash on stone, w hich W histler can have made up by the English
chemist in Paris. 'W ith kindest messages/Alw ays (signed w ith butterfly).
[Way p.26. Way questioned the authenticity of a selfportrait by W histler : repr. Way & Dennis The Arr of JMW.
Freer 102 (mf 236-8)]
MS Whistler W97
London W.C., Febr./Oct.? 17 1893 (sic) Must be [4x31 Oct] 'Dear Mr. W histler' It is difficult to give W histler a list
of his father's methods of w ork, as he desires, because he has not the experience necessary to use them. If
W histler means to transfer the draw ing to stone himself Way can send a prescription for the liquid but this is
only suitable if W histler then send the stone to Way to print, and they w ill use the etching prescription suited More Details
to the draw ing. W ishes they could be there to help W histler repeat his earlier successes of 'the early Morning'
and 'the Nocturne'. Asks if W histler gave his father half length leaning over a table draw ing w ith the left hand
as, if draw n from a looking glass, the face looking straight at you.' Way thinks it is by W, done before he w ent
to Venice, but his father does not. 'Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'.
[Feb. may be misreading for Oct. since all related letters are Oct.xNov. 1893]

Bac, Paris, 31 Oct 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler is still w orking w ith the stump on French and German paper but
the former seems better for pen and ink w ork. W histler nearly sent some new things w ith Mr. Sickert w ho w ent
to London on the previous night. W hen W histler comes to London he w ill do a stone w ith Way's father so he More Details
w ill not bother w ith the mixture after all. Does not remember giving the draw ing to Way's father but at one time
he used to draw himself every night. Most of these draw ings he destroyed. The Art Editor of the Pall Mall
Magazine w rote and asked W histler to do an etching and W histler asks if they know of him. (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Freer 103 (mf 239-41)]
MS Whistler W98
London W.C., Nov. 3 1893. 'My dear Master' Thanks him for his letter and hopes W histler w ill be able to come
over to print a lithotint. W histler's w ork in this field has been unique. Regrets Mr. Sickert did not bring over
W histler's draw ings and suggests they are sent by post. If the printing is unsatisfactory they can remove the
draw ing from the stone 'as w ith the old man in the chimney corner.' Proposes to send proofs of his experiments
in the use of the stump and chalk on grained paper. He is trying to print a nocturne draw n w ith the stump only More Details
but there are difficulties in transferring it to the stone. Mr. Rothenstein has made good draw ings on coarser
grained paper w hich transfers more strongly. Way's father is glad the portrait is genuine and Way w as
interested to hear W histler w as in the habit of draw ing himself every evening. Way heard that the American
millionaire Mr Astor had purchased the Pall Mall publications so they should be in a position to pay W histler
properly for any w ork he does. Sends his regards to both. 'I remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'.
[See MS W histler W 97 - 17 Oct 1893]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue Du
Bac, Paris, 12 Nov 1893. 'My dear Tom' Monsieur Andre Marty is editor of a journal w hich is going to publish an
album of lithographs, etchings etc. by Puvis de Chavannes, Bracquemond, Fantin and others. W histler encloses
his prospectus. He w ants W histler to contribute, 100 proofs plus seven for the government deposits. He is
coming to London on the follow ing day w ith three or four draw ings. W histler asks Way to print proofs of these
and he w ill choose w hich is to be printed. Way w ill be paid by M. Marty, but W histler w ill not get much. He w ill More Details
keep the stone as he did that for 'The W hirlw ind'. W histler finds the only good Paris printer is untrustw orthy.
W histler is now w orking on a stone and perhaps w ill have finished it in time for Mr. Heinemann to take over to
London. He has several small stones and w onders how they could be safely brought through customs. 'Alw ays'
[Freer 105 (mf 244-6)]
MS Whistler W99
London W.C., Nov 14 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Promises that as soon as M. Martin [sic] arrives they w ill do w hat
W histler w ants and send the proofs over to W. It is apparent from the cutting W histler enclosed that the editor
can afford to pay very little to each artist. How ever W histler's proofs w ill be good. It seems that the stones More Details
cannot be sent w ithout being subject to Customs examination. Way is going to see 'Mr. W. Forbes of the
Chatham & Dover Co.' w ho may be able to arrange it. Way and his father enjoyed W histler's letters and are
honoured by his correspondence. Sends regards to Mrs. W histler and W. 'Yours very Sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'
[Martin is M. Andre Marty (MS W histler LB5/25)]

Bac, Paris, 15 Nov 1893. 'My dear Tom' M. Marty w ill arrive on Thursday w ith five draw ings, tw o of figures and
three of the Luxembourg Gardens. Mr. Heinemann may bring over a stone before the end of the w eek. Way told More Details
him that Astor ow ns the 'Pall Mall Magazine, but since W histler does not like the magazine he w ill not do
anything for them. Asks w hat other magazines pay w ell. Asks for Way's home address. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 104 (mf 242-3)]

Bac, Paris, 18 Nov 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Expects that M. Marty w ill have called and Mr. Heinemann
delivered the stone. If not they could collect the latter from 21 Bedford Street. Hopes the stump on the little More Details
figures w ill roll up all right. Promises to send some paper but asks Way to find some to take the place of Dutch
paper for the French publication. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 106 (mf 247-8)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [T.R. Way]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 21 Nov 1893. 'Bravo! my dear Tom' Asks
Way to tell his father the skies are printed perfectly. The stump w ork looks like rich brush strokes. The 'little
sitting figure in drapery' is very good, 'the lying dow n figure' likew ise. The stone is hopeless through the failure
of a chalk called 'Estompe' and must be destroyed. Asks them to send him a proof of it destroyed. W histler is
glad they did not show it to M. Marty. Thanks them for sending the proofs w ith a stone. Asks them to print a
dozen proofs of each of the five lithographs. W histler is w orking on the coloured prints but has found the local More Details
printers untrustw orthy. W histler w ill return the proof of the reclining girl to be printed for Marty but if this
cannot be safely transferred they can do 'the Luxembourg one of the Steps'. The proofs must be mounted on
thin card, and ought to be printed on Marty's Japanese paper. The 107 proofs should be sent to W histler and
the bill sent to M. Marty at 17 Rue de Rome. Asks Way to find out the highest price the [Pall Mall Magazine] w ill
pay. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Way p.93 Draped fig. seated printed for L'Estampe Origin W. See 28 Nov. Freer 107 (mf 249-51)]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 50 Upper George Street, Bryanston Square, London W.,
Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 23 Nov 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler received his letter after his ow n had More Details
left. He is amazed the stump w ork n the sky should be too dark. W ill send tw o more stones and one draw ing.
Hopes the 'sitting figure' and 'the lying dow n one' w ill print w ell. (unsigned).
[Freer 108 (mf 251-3)]
MS Whistler W100
London W.C., Nov 27 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way w as glad to get W histler's letter today acknow ledging
receipt of the proofs and satisfaction w ith their 'painter-like qualities'. Way has ordered some Japanese paper
from [M. Marty] to print his edition of 107 proofs on: the publication is advertised to be out in November. [M. More Details
Marty] w ill have the proofs mounted. They are not sure how many prints can be taken from a stump draw ing:
but any of these draw ings should print 200. Instructs W histler that he should not have tried to draw w ith the
'estompe' instead of using it as a bricquette on the stone he sent. There is nothing w rong w ith the grain as he
w ill find if he tries again on another stone Way is sending. Asks W histler to send his latest draw ing for transfer
soon. Sends their regards to W histler and his w ife. 'Yours sincerely Tom R Way'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 50 Upper George Street, Bryanston Square, London W,
Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 28 Nov 1893 [Postmark] 'Dear Tom' Instructs Way to print 'the little draped
figure seated' for M. Marty's publication. They w ill make a separate stone for his proofs as w ith 'The W hirlw ind'. More Details
Tells them not to print 'The lying dow n figure' as W histler has an idea for her. Asks them to print the dozen
proofs of the other lithographs. Sends regards to Way's father. (signed w ith butterfly).
[See 21 Nov. Freer 110 (mf 260-1)]
MS Whistler W101
London W.C., Nov. 29 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way has received W histler's letter, packet of paper, and the
corrected draw ing of a nude figure. Agrees to remove some lines but suggests the other alterations w ould More Details
spoil the draw ing. They are starting w ork on the tw elve sets of the other four draw ings. Way has not had any
paper from M. Marty and w ould prefer his paper to print the seated figure on. Sends their regards to W histler
and his w ife. 'I remain yours very sincerely/Tom R.Way'

Bac, Paris, 28 Nov 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler has sent 40 sheets of Dutch paper and the touched
proof of 'the lying dow n figure! Asks Way's father to transfer the latter from its present stone to a stone More Details
prepared for painting and return this to W histler at 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs. Asks him to send the ink
and bottles of mixture for painting and w ashing out. Repeats that 'the seated draped figure' should be printed
for M. Marty. 'In great haste.'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[W 156? Freer 109 (mf 254-9)]
MS Whistler W102
London W.C., Nov 30 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Having received W histler's instructions about the corrected
draw ing, Way is still unable to transfer it to a grained stone as only the coarsest w ork w ould transfer
successfully; and w hen the w as w as added and the stone etched, the draw ing transferred w ill have More Details
disappeared. Suggests he makes any alterations by making a second draw ing to print over the first. Asks if he
should still make the erasions W histler suggested on the first draw ing. Way has still not heard from M. Marty.
Agrees that they should send stones to each other by friends making the journey to and from Paris. Sends
regards from his father 'Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Bac, Paris, 30 Nov 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Agrees to let Way print a dozen proofs of 'the little lying
dow n figure' w ithout making any alterations except one erasure as show n on W histler's proof. W histler has More Details
w ritten to M. Marty saying he is keeping Way w aiting. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 111 (mf 262-3)]

Bac, Paris, 3 Dec 1893. 'My dear Tom' Asks Way to send over sheets of transparent paper and he w ill make the
corrections to 'the reclining figure' as Way's father suggests. Asks if this paper w ill take the stump or only chalk. More Details
M. Marty has sent Way the Japanese paper. Assumes they w ill transfer 'the seated figure' to another stone
before printing, as for 'The W hirlw ind'. Asks him to print four proofs of each of the Brittany lithographs. 'This
must go! now '/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 112 (mf 264-6)]
MS Whistler W103
London W.C., Dec 4 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Way has sent 12 sets of W histler's last five lithographs and tw o
extra impressions of the seated figure on a paper rather like Japanese that Way can obtain in quantity. Notes More Details
that in the printing the stump w ork tends to increase in tone. Has received the paper from M. Marty and nearly
completed his prints. Way's father w as offered a set of W histler's last five lithographs in the print shop in
Leicester Square ow ned by Thibadeau's successors, so W histler is obviously losing no time! Sends their
regards to both W s. 'I remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'
MS Whistler W104
London W.C., Dec 5 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Has sent W histler the 107 prints for M. Marty. They w ere taken
from the original stone and if W histler w ants some more prints they w ill remove a small imprint w hich they used
on all his proofs. Way w ill send W histler transfer paper and instructions w hen h sends the Brittany proofs. Way More Details
heard from Mr. W hite of the 'Studio' that Mr. Astor does not ow n the [Pall Mall Gazette] but they pay w ell; that
'Harpers' Magazine pay £10 for a single full page draw ing for a frontispiece. Wonders if the Gazette w ant one
of W histler's etchings or lithographs. Sends his regards to W histler and his w ife. 'Yours very
sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Bac, Paris, 6 Dec 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler is delighted w ith the printing of the figures and sky. He must use
the stump more lightly. W histler received the transparent paper for the second state of 'the lying dow n figure'.
the stump more lightly. W histler received the transparent paper for the second state of 'the lying dow n figure'.
W histler hopes to popularise lithography and get rich and Way can help him set up his ow n press in Paris, and More Details
himself do all the printing for Parisian artists. W histler w as amused to hear of Gutekunst & Deprez show ing
W histler's prints to Way's father. Adds on Wednesday morning that the proof for M. Marty has arrived and is
perfect. 'Kindest regards/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 113 (mf 267-9)]

Bac, Paris, 11 Dec 1893. 'My dear Tom' W histler approves the Brittany proofs but tells Way not to use paper
that is mildew ed or holed. W histler does not like the paper Way sent as a specimen and w onders if his father
can obtain the handmade Japanese paper M. Marty uses. Thinks Way's imprint 'delicate and w ell-placed' and a
good method of distinguishing proofs from this publication. Suggests Gleeson W hite might have a draw ing of
his sister-in-law w ith a pair of gloves, for 'The Studio', w hich came after the one of her, seated, used in 'The More Details
W hirlw ind'. W histler thinks 'The Albemarle' had 'the rag shop Chelsea' and w onders if there w ere any others.
Asks Way to do six proofs of 'the dancing girl' and 'the little nude figure resting holding a cup of tea' and, if it
has not been destroyed 'a little draped figure of agirl standing reading a letter' (rough sketch). Tells him to print
higher up on the page as this improved one of the proofs of 'the lying dow n figure'; and to have a straight cut
edge at the top (sketch). 'I am off now -/So Adieu for the time-' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Way p.89 sequence of lith. inc. Little Nude model reading. Way p.94 w ork for Studio. Freer 114 (mf 270-4)]
MS Whistler W105
London W.C., Dec 13 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Regrets that W histler is not satisfied w ith the quality of paper on
w hich all the proofs w ere printed but it w as that sent by W. They have not received any more from W histler
and cannot get any like that obtained from M. Marty to print the new proofs on. Suggests they use old Chinese
paper. M. Deprez & Gudekunst asks 3 gns. for 'the Luxembourg and the nude' and 4 gns. for 'the draped
seated figure'. They w ill make proofs of 'the reading figure', 'the dancing girl' and 'the nude leaning against the More Details
chest of draw ers & reading', but asks if the latter is w hat W histler meant by 'little nude girl resting & holding a
cup of tea'. Those reproduced for periodicals are 'the "Seated figure" (of your sister in law ) "The blacksmith's
forge" (w ith hoop) and "The fish shop" for the W hirlw ind and "the rag shop" only for the Albemarle.' Agrees
that the 'Gants de Suede' w ould be suitable for the 'Studio' and could be transferred like the draw ing for the
'W hirlw ind'. Way w ill show Mr. W hite W histler's letter suggesting this. Asks w hen W histler is coming over. 'I
remain your very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Bac, Paris, 15 Dec 1893. 'No! My dear Tom-I find no fault w ith the proofs!' But suggests printer should should
print on the opposite side from any w ritten numbers, and higher on the sheet. W histler sent some paper to
Way on the previous day and w ill send some more. Asks him to print the Brittany sets and four each of 'the
reading girl draped' & 'the nude model reading' & 'The W inged hat' (Miss Philip seated); and six of 'the dancing More Details
girl'. W histler thinks Thomson of Goupils could have 'Conversation under the Statue' in the Luxembourg
gardens for 'The Art Journal' if it can be transferred. He w ill pay Way for printing it. W histler w ill let Way know
w hen he is coming over. Agrees to Way's suggestion about Gleeson W hite and w ill w rite to him. Sends his
regards to Way's father. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 115 (mf 275-7)]
MS Whistler W106
London W.C., Dec 23rd 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Sends proofs of six of W histler's draw ings and has finished the
Dutch paper. Asks if W histler w ill tell them exactly how many sets he needs. Immediately after they sent 4 sets
of the Brittany lithographs on 8 December W histler w anted 5 more sets. It is safer to print them all together. More Details
Apologises that the Luxembourg draw ing does not transfer w ell as it is very delicate; and therefore w onders if
'the Art Journal' w ould prefer an old draw ing. Encloses some of his experiments w ith the stump. Asks w hether
W histler approves the pulls on Chinese paper. Sends their regards to W histler and his w ife. 'I remain/Yours
very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Bac, Paris, 24 Dec 1893 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' The proofs are good and so is the portrait Way drew w ith the
stump. M. Marty collected his proofs after W histler had signed them. Agrees that the Luxembourg lithograph
should not go in the 'Art Journal'. The stump is only good w hen it is printed by hand. W histler w ill do a chalk More Details
draw ing for the journal. Way should show the 'Gants de Suede' to Mr. Gleeson W hite and ask w hat he w ould
pay for its use in 'the Studio'. W histler w ill send a set of the latest proofs to the Champs de Mars and perhaps
to the Grafton Galleries. 'Alw ays sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 116 (mf 278-80)]

Letter from T.R. Way to James McNeill W histler. [21 Wellington Street, Strand, London], [Dec. 1893] 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Mr. Gleeson W hite says that his 'proprietor' Mr. Holmes admires the draw ing 'Gants de Suede' and
w ould like to use it in 'The Studio'. They offer £10 for this plus the use of the stone to print 50 proofs to sell at More Details
one guinea each to recoup their outlay. Way w ould supervise the printing as for 'The W hirlw ind', Mr. W hite
hopes W histler's lithograph w ill not be appearing in 'The Art Journal' until some time later. (unsigned)

Bac, Paris, 12 Jan 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Thanks Way for his letter. Asks him to tell Mr. Gleeson W hite
and Mr. Holmes that they may have the stone of 'Gants de Suede' to print a lithograph for use in 'The Studio',
but not, of course, any other proofs. Hopes Mr. Thomson does not imagine he can have any for 'The Art Journal'
either. The draw ing is not ready for Mr. Thomson yet so it cannot appear in the follow ing month, 'W ith kindest
regards to your Father and yourself./Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly) (continues in a separate sheet enclosed, More Details
marked private): 'Now Tom you do exactly as I tell you:' Asks him to read the letter to his father and then take
it to Mr. Gleeson W hite, telling him to show it to Mr. Holmes, his Proprietor. Suggests he also show s it to the
Doctor. (unsigned).
[Copy of. + (p.45 in 18e.) enclosure marked Private containing instructions to Way about w hat to do w ith the
letter. And an enclosed letter from Way to W histler w hich sparked off all the trouble. Freer 118 (mf 283-7)]
MS Whistler W107
London W.C., Jany 15th 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Mr. Gleeson W hite w ill send the cheque to W, and Way
hopes he w ill realise Mr. W hite admires W histler's w ork and is not responsible for the lack of money to suitably More Details
rew ard it. It w as Way w ho mentioned their selling proofs and he imagined they w ould give W histler a part of
the proceeds of such a sale. He did not think it right that they should ask for proofs as w ell as the Magazine
prints, for the 10 gns. Asks if he is to continue printing as arranged. Sends regards to W histler and his w ife 'I
remain yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Bac, Paris, 17 Jan 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Thanks Way for his letter and asks if he took W histler's letter
to Mr. Gleeson W hite and if he and Mr. Holmes read it. Asks Way and his father to go and see six lithographs More Details
and three new sea pieces on exhibition at the Grafton at the Private View on the follow ing Friday. W histler is
busy finishing some painting in the studio but w ill w ant some printing done soon, and may come over to
London. 'W ith kindest regards to you both.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 119 (mf 288-9)]

Bac, Paris, 9 Feb 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler is sending a new draw ing 'Les Bonnes du
Luxembourg' w hich he did on the previous day. It w as done w ith German chalk. W histler asks Way to transfer it More Details
to stone and print 10 proofs. Thomson may w ant it for 'the Art Journal'. Asks Way to send him any proofs he
has, and hopes these include the three Luxembourg [gardens] draw ings. W histler is busy and w orried. 'W ith
kindest regards/Alw ays/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 120 (mf 290-1)]
MS Whistler W109
London W.C., Febry 12th 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler' Way has sent W histler a pull of his new draw ing, 12 sets of
'the 3 Luxembourg draw ings', 12 each of 'three figures dancing girls and the tw o stump figures', and 8 'Gants More Details
de Suede'. There is only sufficient paper left from that sent by W histler to print 8 of each of the remaining
draw ings. Asks W histler to send sheets for the 10 proofs of the new draw ing. Sends his regards to W histler
and his w ife 'I remain Yours very sincerely/Tom R.Way.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,13 Feb 1894 [Postmark] 'Dear Tom' The
proofs have arrived and are lovely. W histler suggests some lightening of the figures of the boy, nurse and child
in the new lithograph, 'Les Bonnes du Luxembourg' and asks Way to print a dozen proofs. Asks Way to print
the other proofs on the paper w hich he is sending. 'W ith best messages' (signed w ith butterfly) (note added by More Details
Mrs W histler): 'Dear Mr. Way' 'Enclosed is the proof touched w ith w hite-w here Mr. W histler w ants alterations
made. Very sincerely-/Beatrix W histler.' (Note on verso by Mrs. W hibley): 'Please send some more proofs of the
tw o Vitres.'
[Freer 121 (mf 292-3)]

Bac, Paris, 5 March 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler received his letter and w ill help Way to make the
Catalogue he suggested. It should be much better than the tw o catalogues of his etchings. W hen W histler has
finished in his studio he w ill make more lithographs. Pennell means to w rite an article on W histler's w ork inthis More Details
medium for 'Scribner's'. Kennedy w ill be holding an exhibition of W histler's lithographs in New York shortly.
W histler promises to send some Dutch paper for the pulls that his w ife w rote to Way about. 'This must go at
once.
[Way p.104 Cat suggests 1894 (pub. Scribners) 1896 pub. caused rupture. 'Note by Way on back of envelope
"Catalogue letter".' Freer 123 (mf 297-9)]
MS Whistler W110
London W.C., March 22 94. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Way has sent the proofs W histler ordered, of 5 sets of 11 plates,
55 in all, on the paper W histler sent. Encloses a list of all the draw ings on stone in his possession, w hich is 33 More Details
in good condition for printing out of at least 56 printed w ith them. Sends regards to them both. 'I remain/Yours
very sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'
Enclosed list of draw ings on stone
MS Whistler W111
Letter from Thos. Way to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., March 27th 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way received today 45 sheets of Japanese paper and a More Details
letter from W histler's w ife saying he w ould like prints of all the lithographs. This is too great a demand on their
time and very expensive. Asks if they can have the draw ing for the Art Journal soon, or they w ill not have time
to print the large edition required. Sends regards to both. 'Yours faithfully/Thos Way'

Bac, Paris, 2 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler is sending some paper and tw o draw ings he did on More Details
the previous day w hich should print as w ell as those for the 'W hirlw ind'. W histler has read that lithography is
not admitted to the Academy. Asks after his father. 'Alw ays sincerely/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 124 (mf 300-2)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
6 July 1894 [Postmark] 'Yesterday I sent you draw ing of new draped figure that ought to turn out beautifully...
Mr. Thomson of Goupils can use it for one edition of the 'Art Journal', and W histler w ill have a separate stone for More Details
his ow n proofs. Today W histler is sendinga draw ing of the portrait of Comte Robert de Montesquiou for 'the
Gazette des Beaux Arts' next edition. 'W ith kindest messages to you both/' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Way pp.106-7 GBA w anted to pub. W histler's port. Postcard? Freer 126 (mf 305-6)]

Bac, Paris, 9 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler thinks the proofs are beautiful and asks if Way's
father agrees. Asks if Way received his latest 'little draped figure' and the draw ing from the 'Portrait of the
Comte de Montesquiou'. Agrees that Way should print a large number from each stone. W histler w ill send some
paper. He w ould like 25 proofs of each of the latest ones including the 'W indow s' in the Rue de Rivoli', done the More Details
morning after Carnot's funeral, The portrait is for the 'Gazette des Beaux Arts' and 'the little draped figure' for
Mr. Thomson for 'The Art Journal'. Asks if Way has started the catalogue. Asks Way to send the cutting from the
'Times' he mentioned. 'Very sincerely, my dear Tom./J.McN.W histler' Encloses sketch for a line going through one
parasol to be removed from the 'Long Balcony'.
[Way p.93 - funeral of Pres. Carnot. Copy of enclosed draw ing to illustrate a point to Way. Freer 127 (mf 307-
[Way p.93 - funeral of Pres. Carnot. Copy of enclosed draw ing to illustrate a point to Way. Freer 127 (mf 307-
9)]

Bac, Paris, 13 July 1894 [Postmark] 'I have just read your letter my dear Tom-' W histler is glad the tw o
draw ings are all right and asks if Mr. Thomson liked 'the little draped figure'. W histler expects the Editor w ill More Details
w rite from 'the Pall Mall' to make his proposal definite. W histler w ill send some samples of different paper. 'In
haste' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 128 (mf 310-12)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 50 Upper George Street, Bryanstone Square, London,
Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,13 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler originally refused to draw the
portrait of the Count for the 'Gazette des Beaux Arts'. They commissioned a man to etch it but the result w as
so bad that W histler agreed to draw it after all. W histler is sure that Way can manage to print it if he transfers More Details
it to six stones as he did for 'The W hirlw ind', keeping one for W histler's ow n proofs. W histler w ould like proofs
of the other new draw ing too, 'the draped figure'. W histler w ill send some paper. W histler w ill read Thomson's
letter, and w ill w rite again about the catalogue. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 129 (mf 313-4)]

Bac, Paris,15 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler's draw ing is very bad and nothing like the portrait.
Tells Way to remove it from the stone and send him all the proofs for burning. It must not be catalogued. The
last draped figure is beautifully printed and W histler w ould like 25 proofs of it and of each of the tw o More Details
"Balconies". Hole w ill reproduce the portrait later on. Thomson can have his choice of the three lithographs.
W histler w ill w rite to Gleeson W hite w ho w ants another lithograph for the 'Studio'. 'W ith kindest regards to you
both/J.McN.W histler.'
'Note by Way on back of envelope "Montesquiou portrait"'. Harris, Frank. Mitchel Kennedy, NY 1905 p.93. Freer
125 (mf 303-4)

Bac, Paris,17 July 1894 [Postmark] 'Have heard from Thomson- w ants the "Bebes du Luxembourg"-' Way w ill
print this for one edition of 'Art Journal'. Asks Way to send the sets of 25 proofs. Gleeson W hite may call on Way More Details
to look at the new proofs. No-one is to see that of the portrait, and W histler w ill w rite again about its
destruction. W histler is sending tw o new draw ings. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 130 (mf 315-6)]

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, 19 July 1894 [Postmark] 'Sending by this post, more Japanese Paper' & including a new draw ing of More Details
'Terrace Luxembourg Gardens' to be put immediately on stone. Acknow ledges receipt of Way's letter. (signed
w ith butterfly).
[Postcard. Freer 131 (mf 317-8)]

Bac, Paris, 20 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler has w ritten to Mr. Thomson that Messrs Vertue must
agree to let Way print the 'Bebes' for 'the Art Journal'. W histler is glad Way and his father liked the new More Details
draw ings and w ould like 25 proofs of each he sends. He w ill send paper for this. Asks if they received the
'Terrace, Luxembourg'. 'W ith many messages/Alw ays./(signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 132 (mf 319-21)]

Bac, Paris, 24 July 1894 [Postmark] 'Sent you off tw o more draw ings yesterday in more paper' W histler w rote
telling Gleeson W hite he could have the tw o last draw ings printed. Asks Way to stop printing 'The Porch' until More Details
W histler has corrected it. Hopes he likes the three new ones, 'Terrace Luxembourg', 'Le Faucheur' and 'Little
Cafe in the Bois'. (signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. Rue du Bac,
Paris, 27 July 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom.' Asks if Way has sent the proofs he said w ould arrive by Tuesday.
Asks if Mr. Gleeson W hite has decided to have 'The Market Place' or 'The Picture Gallery'. W histler expects to More Details
hear from Mr. Thomson on the follow ing day. W histler is going to experiment on sheets of zinc prepared for
lithography. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 134 (mf 324-5)]

Bac, Paris, 30 July 1894 [Postmark] 'The proofs w ere sadly crushed! W hy did you roll them?' Mr. Gleeson W hite
can have 'The Long Gallery, Louvre'. W histler agreed w ith Mr. Thomson to let the Vertues have 'Les Bebes du More Details
Luxembourg'. Asks Way to send 25 proofs of each of six lithographs but to leave 'Le faucheur' w hich W histler
does not like. W histler w ill consider Way's remarks about the zinc. (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, Paris, 2 August 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Mr. W hite and Mr. Holmes understand that Way w ill print the
'Long Gallery-Louvre' for this number of 'the Studio' as he did the other draw ing. Way should include in small More Details
print the name of the publication w hich w ill help to distinguish the prints from W histler's proofs. W histler
expects that Way w ill have heard from Mr. Thomson. Asks if Way has sufficient paper and can print the sets of
25 proofs. W histler dislikes the grain of the Austrian paper. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 136 (mf 328-9)]

Bac, 7 August 1894 [Postmark] 'The proofs arrived safely & are very beautiful' W histler approved Way's stump
w ork in the marine. W histler sent some paper and w ith it the best draw ing he has done, the 'Blanchiseuse de More Details
la Place Dauphine'. Advises Way to tell Thomson his prints could be done before the others. (signed w ith
butterfly).
MS Whistler W112
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington St., London W.C., August 11 / 94. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Henry w ill send W histler the proofs w hich are on the 21 sheets of Dutch and Japanese paper W histler
sent to print 4 proofs and 42 impressions - the amount made up by odd sheets from Way's stock. The new More Details
draw ing arrived this morning and they have no more paper. Asks w hat its subject is. Comments on Mr.
Thomson's aw kw ardness and the delays caused by the 'Art Journal'. Mr. W hite asked them to proceed w ith the
'Picture Gallery' to ensure fine printing. Sends regards to them both. 'I remain yours sincerely/Tom R Way'.
[Need Freu 137a 14 Aug 94]
MS Whistler W113
W.C., Augt 28th 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way w ill send proofs tonight of the tw o draw ings he received on More Details
the previou day w hich w ere difficult to print. He is printing proofs to show W histler the state of mildew on the
'new Dutch' paper. They have printed the order for the 'Studio' and are w aiting to hear from Mr. Thompson.
'Yours faithfully,/T. Way'

Bac, Paris,18 September 1894 [Postmark] 'Now Tom, this is all very w ell show ing these things to Mr.
Rothenstein...' The latter has w ritten to W, w ho w onders w hat Way show ed him. 'The Porch' and 'The Reaper'
must be destroyed and show n to none, although they could be mentioned in Way's catalogue. W histler w ill
discuss this w ith Way over lunch at Simpson's. W histler received the proofs and three lithographs are good but More Details
'Duet' in spite of the Rembrandt effect must be draw n again. Asks Way to reply to a paragraph in the previous
w eek's 'Illustrated London New s', saying there is no w ay like Mr. Thingamy's "draw ing book" of the early
Victorian period-' W histler send another draw ing to be transferred immediately to stone. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Way p.108 - lithog. page for the Duet. Freer 138 (mf 337-8)]
MS Whistler W114
W.C., Sept 25th 1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Way w ill send proofs tonight of the last three draw ings but does More Details
not approve of the flimsy paper. He does not think it measures up to that used for the 'Belle Jardiniere'. Sends
their regards to W histler and his w ife. 'Yours faithfully/T. Way'

Bac, Paris, 25 September 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler is relieved to hear that the last three
draw ings transferred to stone all right, so that he can exploit the material further. W histler thinks the paper on
w hich he drew the 'Rue de Furstenberg' is better than w hat he has recently had made. W histler w ill consider
limiting the editions of lithographs and hopes to raise their value. They are printed on the same rare paper
used for etchings, and bought by the same clientele. The exhibition is to be held in a new place, but they w ill More Details
discuss this at Simpson's. If they find a good paper, they can produce coloured w ork and this w ill be a triumph.
The 'Gazette des Beaux Arts' w ant another lithograph but W histler intends to sell them sparingly to periodicals,
to encourage trade. 'Very sincerely yours/J.McN.W histler.'
[Way p.95-6 mentions paper & price of lithographs & 122 - some people buying both lithog. & etchings. p.188
Etching paper for Rue Furstenberg. Freer 139 (mf 339-41)]

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
[Oct 1?1894 Postmark] 'Now I am very greatly pleased w ith these last new proofs' from his four last draw ings.
W histler w ould like 40 proofs of 'La Dormeuse' w hich is his favourite, 20 of 'La Robe Rouge' and 30 'Fruitiere de More Details
la Rue de Grenelle' and three of 'the tw o ladies' w hich must be retouched. (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, 15 October 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Acknow ledges receipt of Way's letter and promises to send his
father a proof of the 'Mallarmé'. W histler w ould like six rich proofs of the 'Bebes au Luxembourg'. W histler saw
Mr. Thomson on Friday and he w ill come to see Way. W histler told him he nearly did not let him or 'the Virtue More Details
people' have any lithograph at all. W histler hopes Way's father approves the technical merit of 'Fruitiere de la
Rue de Grenelle' and the superiority of 'the sleeping lady'. W histler w ill send some more draped figures and
draw ings w hen he is less busy. Tells them to go and see W histler's 'Portrait of Mrs Sickert' at the Private View
at the New Gallery. 'W ith kindest messages' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Lith. paper used in Mellarme Way p.108. Freer 141 (mf 344-5)]

Bac, Paris, 2 November 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Replying to Way's letter, W histler says that it w as Mrs
W histler w ho sent him 'the Doctor's portraits' and W histler is not sure they are w orth printing. Asks if they liked
the draw ings of 'Mr. How ell's sister' w hich w as done in the dark. The firm w ho printed some proofs for W histler More Details
in Paris has broken up but W histler w ill find out w hat he can about these. 'W ith many messages to your Father'
[Way p.114 Portrait of Dr W histler done on his visit to Paris to consult w ith French Doctors on Mrs W histler's
illness. Way, p.123 mentions How ell lith. Freer 142 (mf 346-8)]

Bac, Paris,4 November 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' The tw o stones of 'The Doctor' are fine and W histler
w ould like more proofs of each, but 'Miss How ells' w ill have to be cleaned up. W histler hears that Goulding has More Details
circulated a report that he has discovered a new method of printing lithographs w ith colour. This can hardly
compare w ith w hat W histler and Way's father are going to produce, but this must be kept secret. (signed w ith
butterfly).
[Freer 143 (mf 349-50)]

Bac, Paris, 6 November 1894 [Postmark] 'The more I see of the Doctor in the unfinished chair, the more I like it. More Details
So you had better w hile you are about it pull 30-proofs of that stone- Am sending you more of the small old
Dutch- How about the Goulding business?-W rite full account!-' (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, Paris,11 November 1894. 'The proofs of the Doctor quite beautiful-' W histler regrets that the other is not More Details
so good. Asks if Way received tw o new draw ings of a rather poor model, sent on Thursday. W histler thought
that Goulding could not be doing anything important. (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, Paris, 18 November 1894 [Postmark] 'In great haste, a line to acknow ledge proofs-very good-but w ant More Details
cleaning' The report about the F.A.S. exhibition is incorrect. W histler likes Mr. Van W isselingh but has some new
ideas about exhibition w hich he w ill tell Way and his father later. (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, Paris,29 November 1894 [Postmark] 'Have w ritten nothing lately because I fancy you w ill soon [see] me!-' More Details
W histler is having some old Dutch paper sent on to Way if it arrives w hile W histler is in London. 'W ith best
messages' (signed w ith butterfly).

Bac, Paris,9 Dec 1894 [Postmark] 'I hope you have received packet all right from Amsterdam?- Some beautiful
paper- You have done your best for "The Priest's House" but is no use and w e w ill w ipe him out w hen I come- More Details
for I really hope to see you all before the w eek is over! And then w e can talk things over- W ith kindest
regards.'/(signed w ith butterfly).

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. 110 Rue du Bac, 12 Dec
1894 [Postmark] 'Have been kept from everything by bad cold-' Asks Way to print tw o proofs of the 'Duet' from
w hich he can decide w hether it is w orth keeping. W histler w as disappointed w ith the 'Forges' and pleased w ith More Details
the quality of La Belle Dame Paresseuse'. Asks Way to send prints of both the Rue Furstenberg' and 'the Belle
Jardiniere', on a mixture of papers. W histler w ill send some more draw ings. (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W115
Account from James McNeill W histler to Thomas Way [& the late G.E. Madeley??], 21 Wellington Street, Strand, More Details
London W.C.Jany 31st 1895. Account for transferring draw ings and pulling proofs betw een 8 June 1888 and 14
November 1894, plus £57.17.0 brought forw ard from previous accounts rendered coming to a total of £150.7.6.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand. Lang's Hotel, Bond Street, Feb
1895. 'My dear Tom-If you have the new proofs you might give them to bearer- Mrs. W histler w ould like so More Details
much to see them- and I cannot come dow n this morning- (signed w ith butterfly).
[Way p.91 says w hen Mrs W histler w as ill W histler w as able to concentrate only on lithography & liked to show
her the results quickly. Freer 151 (mf 366-7)]
MS Whistler W116
London W.C., May 15 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Way only hears of W histler from Pennell and w as sorry to hear
Mrs W histler w as ill. Hopes W histler liked the prints Way sent some time previously. Sends the draw ing W histler
made from the office w indow w hen he w as last over. Way's doctor Dr. Boyd [Joll] admires W histler's lithographs More Details
and asked him for an introduction so Way gave him his card. He w as Leyland's doctor in Liverpool and now
attends his son. Asks if W histler is contributing to the exhibition of lithographs in Paris in August on the
occasion of its centenary. 'I remain /Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'.
[Johnson]
MS Whistler W117
Letter from Tom R. Way to James McNeill W histler. 21 Wellington St., London W.C., July 15 1895. 'My dear Mr.
W histler' Way has heard that W histler w as busy w ith portraits and hopes he liked the lithograph of Lady Haden
of w hich he heard from Mr. Keppel of New York. Thanks W histler for seeing Dr. Joll. Asks if he is to pull 3000 More Details
impressions of the portrait of W histler's brother w hich C.H. Shannon is to use in the new publication to be
published in August, under his editorship. This they did for the 'Studio' and others. Asks w hat the exact title w ill
be. Hopes Mrs. W histler is better. Expects that the exhibition of lithographs w ill not be held this season. 'I
remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Bac, Paris, 22 July 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom-' W histler has a lot of w ork to catch up on since they have
both been ill. W histler told Mr. Shannon that Way w ould print an edition of 'The Doctor' for the new magazine.
He must make another stone for this and keep the original one for W histler's proofs, as w ith those for the
'Studio'. Asks Way to tell his father W histler w as not pleased w ith any of his w ork during his recent visit to More Details
England and w ishes it to be destroyed. Both 'the view out of the w indow in Wellington Street' and 'the Ly.
Haden' must be w iped out. W histler cannot understand how Keppel managed to see the latter since W histler
only had tw o proofs and has not seen Keppel. 'very sincerely, my dear Tom,/J.McM.W histler.'
[Way p.122, portr. of L.H. at Loys Hotel, Wellington St: & port. of Sickert done at same time. Freer 152 (mf 368-
70)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London, Angleterre. Paris, 31 July
1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Agrees to the exhibition of the lithographs suggested by Way but asks to see
six of them before he decides finally. He refuses to be placed in the hands of Leighton or the others in any More Details
matter. If it can be changed, the edition of the lithograph for Mr. Shannon's magazine can be called 'Doctor
W histler- Portrait of my Brother' w hich the Doctor prefers. Sends his regards to Way's father. 'Alw ays
[Freer 153 (mf 371-5)]
MS Whistler W118
London W.C., Aug 1 1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for permission to exhibit six of his lithographs:
'Limehouse'; 'Nocturne'; 'Old Battersea Bridge' and 'The Toilet' as done for 'Piccadilly'; 'The little nude model More Details
reading'; and 'The Doctor' w hich show a good variety of technique. There w as not time to include more. They
w ill be hung together. Sends their regards to W histler and his w ife. 'I remain yours very sincerely/Tom.R.Way'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme
Regis, Dorset,25 Sept 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' W histler is sending some new lithographs. He has come
to Lyme Regis for the sake of Mrs. W histler w ho is still ill, 'and finally I doubt not w e shall go up to London to be
near the doctor-' Mr. Brow n of the Fine Arts [Society] w rote that the Paris Lithographic Exhibition had excited More Details
much interest, and 'Sir Fredk Leighton' contributed to his 'Section'. If Way sends him the address W histler w ill
w rite to Paris to say he refuses to exhibit in this 'Section'. Asks w hat Way sent. W histler w ill tell Pennell to bring
Way some paper for the new proofs. 'Believe me alw ays/very sincerely yours/J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 154 (mf 376-8)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme
Regis,27 Sept 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom' Assures Way that he and his father print much better than
Goulding so it does not matter w hat w ell-know n artists go to him. There is no necessity for defending
W histler's position by sending such old prints as 'Limehouse', 'Old Battersea Bridge' and 'The Nocturne' to Paris
to be exhibited. W histler thinks that only 'The Doctor' and 'The Model Reading' should have gone and suggests More Details
several others that w ould have made an acceptable group. In Paris the poor quality of the w ork of 'the
Burlington House people' as exemplified by those illustrated in the 'Studio' w ill find the appreciation it merits.
W histler is sending seven more draw ings to be put on stone. He has heard that Mr. Pennell left the old paper
w ith Way. 'W ith kindest regards to you both'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[Way p.111 - many prints by Goulding appeared at Int. Exh. Paris: W histler told Way off for selection sent.
[W hich is Toilet?] Freer 155 (mf 379-81)]
MS Whistler W119
London W.C.,Sep 28 1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter and draw ings and
comments on the beauty of 'The little doorw ay' and W histler's draw ing of animals. Disagrees w ith W histler's More Details
estimate of his early lithographs, the 'Nocturne' and 'Battersea Bridge' w hich Way admires and considers the
Frenchmen w ill too. Explains that 'The Toilet' is the one issued w ith the second number of 'Piccadilly'. Way's
father asks W histler to mark the right side of paper w hen he sends it. Sends regards to W histler & his w ife.
'Yours very sincerely/Tom R. Way'
MS Whistler W120
London W.C., Oct 1 1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler' Sends proofs of W histler's seven draw ings but they are very More Details
faint. Hopes W histler's w ife is feeling better w ith the change. Sends their regards. 'I remain/Yours very
sincerely/Tom R. Way'

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. Royal Lion, 10 Oct 1895
[Postmark] 'Have told them to send you both cards for Private View "Portrait Society"-' W histler is exhibiting a
"Crimson Note" there. The new proofs have arrived. They have not come out w ell and W histler w ants no more More Details
proofs of the last four. 'The Landlord' is bad through W histler's ow n fault. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly).
[See 26 Oct. Postcard. Freer 156 (mf 382-3)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomas Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. Royal Lion Hotel,
Lyme Regis, Dorset, 18 Oct 1895 [Postmark] 'Now Tom, I have an idea-' Suggests that he should make a
second stone of the Sunny Smith, Father & Son, Tw o Brothers, and The Blacksmith and asks Way to make More Details
proofs of each w hich W histler can copy on transfer paper. 'W ith kindest regards 'to your father-' (signed w ith
butterfly) Asks his opinion of the 'little head' in the New Gallery.
[Way p.117 mentions W histler's disappointment at The Blacksmith. Freer 159 (mf 388-9)]
MS Whistler W121
Lyme Regis, Dorset, 18 Oct 1895 [Postmark] 'Now Tom, I have an idea-' Suggests that he should make a
second stone of the Sunny Smith, Father & Son, Tw o Brothers, and The Blacksmith and asks Way to make More Details
proofs of each w hich W histler can copy on transfer paper. 'W ith kindest regards 'to your father-' (signed w ith
butterfly) Asks his opinion of the 'little head' in the New Gallery.
[Way p.117 mentions W histler's disappointment at The Blacksmith. Freer 159 (mf 388-9)]
MS Whistler W122
London W.C., Oct 21 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses the four prints w ith register marks. Asks if W histler has
tried Way's paper. Regrets W histler w as not pleased w ith the last proofs. Asks if he can publish the Catalogue More Details
and suggests W histler holds an exhibition of Lithographs at the same time. Way has catalogued 86 and
W histler could tell him more about those done in Paris. Hopes W histler and his w ife are w ell. 'Yours very
sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. Royal Lion, Lyme Regis,
21 Oct 1895 [Postmark] 'Sent you tw o draw ings this afternoon-Do put them on stone immediately-' The one of More Details
the steps & W indow s ought to be a beauty- The other never mind much- Have no answ er to my last note.'

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. 23 Oct 1895 [Postmark]
'I w ant the draw ing of the steps & w indow s to come out beautifully- w ith all the sw eet quality of the "Fruitiere More Details
More Details
de la Rue de Grenelle"-or the Doctor-Tell your father to take plenty of time -' Asks if Way received W histler's
letter about the Catalogue. (signed w ith butterfly).

Lyme Regis, Dorset, 25 Oct 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom, To identify the chalked side of the paper, Way should
align the tail of the Butterflies to the draw ing in this letter. Sketches the draw ings as they should be w hen right
side up (seven lithographs of Lyme Regis sketched) and proposes in addition to w rite 'Good' in pen or pencil in More Details
the corner of the chalked side of the paper. W histler thinks the draw ings simpler in treatment and is glad they
like them, and hopes they print w ell. 'In haste' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 160 (mf 390-4) (N.B. These 6 photostats w ere parcelled together and labelled "Photostats of letters to T.
Way re. "Falling Rocket" etc.)]
MS Whistler W123
Lyme Regis, Dorset,25 Oct 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Tom, To identify the chalked side of the paper, Way should
align the tail of the Butterflies to the draw ing in this letter. Sketches the draw ings as they should bew hen right
side up (seven lithographs of Lyme Regis sketched) and proposes in addition to w rite 'Good' in pen or pencil in More Details
the corner of the chalked side of the paper. W histler thinks the draw ings simpler in treatment and is glad they
like them, and hopes they print w ell. 'In haste' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 160 (mf 390-4) (N.B. These 6 photostats w ere parcelled together and labelled "Photostats of letters to T.
Way re. "Falling Rocket" etc.)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [T.R. Way], [21 Wellington Street, Strand, London]. [Oct 26 1895] 'Its all
right Tom!. Dont you be saddened about the little red picture. You must go again & again-' W histler is surprised
that the proofs are coming out badly w hen those sent from Paris alw ays printed w ell. The "Steps" w hich w as
the best draw ing is hopeless. W histler hopes Way's father has seen Huish and told him W histler w ill accept the More Details
best offer. Asks Way to pull some proofs from a stone printed in Paris by Lemercier w hich is being sent over.
Suggests he sets up proofs of the Catalogue as far as it w ritten. 'W ith kindest regards to both./'(signed w ith
butterfly).
[Way p.118 sent to see W histler's portrait - paraph. this reply. See 10 Oct. Freer 161 (mf 396-6)]
MS Whistler W125
London W.C., Oct 29 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Has received a small stone from Paris and w ill prove the draw ing
on it and return it. Gleeson W hite is connected w ith Geo. Bell & Sons, Publishers and they are w illing to publish
the catalogue. Way's father looked at the manuscript and agreed they should do this. Asks if W histler w ill give
him permission to print 'The Little Court' or 'Entrance Gate' St. Bartholomew s for the frontispiece. It w ould be a More Details
limited edition of 100 and if there is a profit he w ill give W histler half. Asks W histler not to mention this to
Thomson w ho w as very keen to publish a catalogue, but did not prove efficient in disposing of 'the old Brow n
paper Notes' and in addition did not appreciate Way's trouble in spending tw o days coaching Wedmore in
lithography for the 'Art Journal'. Asks for a list of the French draw ings. Sends his regards to Mrs W histler and W.
'I remain yours very sincerely/Tom R.Way'.
[According to Way W histler did not reply to his request to use a lith. as frontispiece to cat. Way p.131]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. [Lyme Regis], 6 November
1895 [Postmark] 'I w as really too provoked w ith you Tom after reading your last letter about Wedmore..' Way
should not have told Wedmore anything about lithography. W histler does not think Wedmore's article w ill
appear in the 'Art Journal' because W histler told Mr. Thomson he w ould not allow anything by himself to
illustrate such an article, but w ould if it w ere w ritten by Way himself. W histler know s the method of draw ing on More Details
'papier vegetal' on rough draw ing paper w hich Fantin used to get the effect of w orking on 'Papier Ingres', but
W histler dislikes it. Asks Way to send some of Goulding's proofs. W histler has arranged the exhibition w ith
Messrs. Huish and Brow n. W histler sent a note on the previous day authorising Way to proceed w ith 'the Robe
Rouge'. 'Kindest regards to your Father/J.McN.W histler'.
[Way p.119 says this reprimand w as w ritten to 1/2 Moon St. An extremely late reference to Fantin. Freer 162
(mf 397-9)]

Postcard from James McNeill W histler to T.R. Way, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London. 14 Nov 1895
[Postmark] 'W hat about the tw o draw ings I sent you, on your ow n paper? Send me some pretty proofs. I am More Details
so pressed I cannot w rite-but you w ill hear.' (signed w ith butterfly).
[See Oct. 26. Postcard. Freer 163 (mf 400-1)]
MS Whistler W126
Letter from Thomas Way R. to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., 14th 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Way's father laste heard from W histler about the exhibition w hen
he received W histler's telegram telling him to take W histler's card w ith his terms on it, to the Fine Art Society, More Details
and w ill be glad to hear from him again. In W histler's last letter he said he had come to an agreement w ith Mr.
Huish and Way w ould like to hear from him w hat part he w ishes them to play. Sends his regards to Mrs W. 'I
remain /Yours very faithfully/Thomas R.Way'
MS Whistler W127
Letter from Thos. Way R. to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., 16 Nov 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Does not know w hy W histler did not understand his letter w hich More Details
said his father required w ritten instructions from W histler before doing any more w ork on W histler's behalf. 'I
remain/Yours faithfully/Thos.R.Way'
MS Whistler W128
London W.C., Nov 19 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks W histler for his letter w hich arrived this morning. Way
has compared the list W histler returned w ith the lithographs he sent from Paris to the F.A.S. of 35 prints for the
exhibition. W histler included one lithograph 'the Porch' w hich is marked 'to be destroyed' and Way asked Mr. More Details
Huish not to use it. This leaves 30 from the list of w hich Way sent 5 they had in stock, and w ill print proofs of
17. Asks W histler to send a single proof of each of the remaining 8 proofs of Lyme Regis subjects. Way sends
several more odd lithographs and w ill look for any more. Sends regards to both of them. 'I remain yours very
sincerely/Tom.R.Way'
MS Whistler W129
MS Whistler W129
London W.C., 21 Nov 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Encloses 13 more prints to be signed and returned to Mr. Huish
for the exhibition, plus trial proofs of 4 others of w hich they have a number of proofs except for 'The Limehouse' More Details
w hich w as sold in 'Notes'. These include 'The early morning' printed for Piccadilly. Since these trial proofs are
Way's father's property Way suggests they are exhibited and sold to defray part W histler's account, just as
w ith the money received from 'Notes'. Mr. Thomson has asked Way's father to w rite an article on the exhibition
w ithin the w eek. Sends regards to them both. 'I remain /Yours very Sincerely/Tom R Way'
MS Whistler W130
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomas Way, Esq., 21 Wellington Street, Strand, [London W.C.]. [Nov.
1895] 'You said it is a delicate matter' The proofs w ere printed from W histler's draw ings but not purchased from More Details
him and although there may be special arrangements about special draw ings, W histler thinks these belong to
him. (unsigned).
And envelope. W histler's hand
MS Whistler W131
London W.C., 22 Nov 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' They have been too busy to finish the remainder of the proofs
but promises to send them by the follow ing Monday, plus 'the seated w ash figure' w hich is not included in More Details
W histler's list for Mr. Huish to exhibit. The 'Papier Vegetal' in Paris says their paper is meant to be laid over a
grained surface and Duchatel recommends a grained stone. Way is glad W histler liked the paper. 'I remain
yours sincerely/Tom.R.Way.'
MS Whistler W132
Letter from Thos. R. Way to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., 25 Nov 1895. 'Right hand half of page of letter only remaining: apparently sending the remainder
of the lithographs W histler w anted, w hich w ith those he is having sent from Paris w ill complete the list. '...very More Details
faithfully/Thos.R.Way.'
Torn half across enclosing list of lithograph draw ing prints to be pressed. Way p.123 - redoing Mother & child
2nd stone
MS Whistler W133
London W.C., Febry 16 1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The [Fine Art Society] has ordered 20 proofs each of 'Old
Battersea Bridge' and 'Evelyn'. The former has had more than 100 proofs printed from it and Way suggests More Details
these should be the last. Asks w hat paper they should use and suggests Japanese or Vangelder for 'Evelyn'
and the latter for the Bridge. Hopes Mrs W histler is better. 'I remain/Yours very sincerely/Tom R.Way.'
[Way 121 W histler agreed to limit both to 100]
MS Whistler W134
List from James McNeill W histler. Dec 20 1895 [March 7 1896] Lists stock of 21 proofs of 12 lithographs ; and More Details
noted a further 8 [for Harris] (On verso in unknow n hand w ritten in ink : 'List of proofs sent Dec 20. 1896').
W histler's hand
MS Whistler W135
London W.C., May 1 1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler' In answ er to W histler's telegram Way is sending the materials
that make up the catalogue. The portrait w ill be printed on Japanese paper like the sheets sent. Way quries
the entries for Nos. 115-22, 127 & 130, and asks W histler to return the materials. Sends his regards to them More Details
both. 'I remain yours very sincerely/Thos.R.Way.'
[Way p.133-4 The portrait w as in lith. by Way is touched by W histler from a photo he sent Way. W hen W histler
saw a press reaction assuring it w as by W histler he w anted the catalogue w ithdraw n. This led after 2 letters
from Webb & 2 replies from Way, to cessation of their relationship. Way, p.120: Way's catalogue has 102
entries. There w ere also 10 or so destroyed]
MS Whistler W136
London W.C., May 11th 1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Way sent the proofs of the catalogue on Friday 1 May in More Details
response to a telegram and w ould like W histler to interrupt his painting, check it and return it, as the publisher
is impatient. 'Yours very faithfully/Thos.R.Way'
MS Whistler W137
Letter from Thos. R. Way to W. Webb, Esq. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London
W.C., 4th July 1896. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges receipt of Webb's letter of the 3rd. enclosing W histler's letter and
a press cutting dated 29 June from the Glasgow Herald. Way sent W histler a copy of the catalogue on 27 June
and received no acknow ledgement of its receipt. The w hole edition has been subscribed and distributed by the
publishers Messs. G. Bell & Sons. He assures Webb that no copies have been sent for review to the press More Details
although a number of his friends may contribute articles to the press. The Herald could not have seen the book
w hen it w rote this article as only four copies had been given out by Way, to friends, at that time. It must have
been misquoting a booksellers announcement in the 'Chronicle' w hich he encloses. Way has w ritten to the
Glasgow Herald contradicting their statement. The paragraph in the book is perfectly true as it stands. 'I remain
Sir/Yours very faithfully/Thos.R.Way'.
Letter (copy) from Way to editor, Glasgow Herald enclosed
MS Whistler W138
Letter from T.R. Way to The Editor, Glasgow Herald. [Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C.], 4th July 1896. 'Copy' 'Sir' Asks them to correct a statement w hich appeared under the title 'The More Details
World of Art' on 29 June w hich said that W histler carried out a selfportrait in lithography for the frontispiece to a
'Catalogue of Mr. W histler's Lithographs'. Way in fact made the draw ing. 'I remain yours obediently/T.R.Way.'
Enclosure in letter from Way to Webb
MS Whistler W139
Letter from Thos. R. Way to W. Webb, Esq. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand, London
W.C.,13 July 1896. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges receipt of Webb's letter of 8 July enclosing a copy of a letter from W.
The latter misquotes Way's previous letter w hich Way w ould prefer forw arded to W histler intact. Way sent
W histler a copy of the catalogue on 27 June and gave aw ay three other copies. 16 copies w ere delivered to
subscribers on 30 June, and the bulk on 3 July. W histler had time to object and have the note removed. Way
w as not responsible for the misrepresentation in the Press. W hen Way originally suggested the catalogue More Details
W histler agreed and meant to design something for the cover. Way asked permission to use 'St.
BartholomeW histler's Gate' as frontispiece and give W histler half the profits. This w ould have covered the £12
or £15 W histler charged Mr. Holm and others for the right to print thousands of draw ings for 'The Studio'. Way
only required 140 proofs. Way then proposed to use a portrait of W histler by himself. W histler said it w as too
large, and then sent the photograph. W histler w orked on it before and after it w as proved. The paragraph as it
stands is true. As no further edition of the catalogue is expected, Way w ill erase the portrait from the stone.
Way regrets that he ever undertook the catalogue. 'I remain dear Sir/Yours faithfully/Thos.R.Way'
MS Whistler W141
Letter from Thomas R. Way to James McNeill W histler. Lithographic Printing Office, 21 Wellington Street, Strand,
London W.C., Aug 10 1897. 'Dear Sir' The stones Way handed over today have been stored by him, and
returned intact and in full. Way has only retained the trial proofs he is entitled to take and undertakes not to More Details
sell them. 'Yours faithfully/for Thomas Way./Thomas R.Way.'
[Way p.141 says W histler w rote an unforgiveably rude letter to Way(s) w hich ended any poss. further contact.
He did no further w ork in lithography]
MS Whistler W146
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in., 8 Victoria Chambers, Westminster. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad Street
EC, 20 September 1877. 'Dear Sir' They have discussed the money required w ith W histler and w ith a client. More Details
They ask if the contract has been signed w ith some builders and suggest a guarantee of completion. They have
seen G.'s plans and understand he w ill say w hen each stage of w ork has been completed. They ask if W histler
has a life-policy. 'Yours truly,/Geo. & W m. Webb'
MS Whistler W147
Letter from G. & W. Webb to James McNeill W histler, 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad
Street, London EC, 2 November 1877. 'Dear Sir, W hen you come to see us on Monday please bring w ith you the More Details
Building Agreement w hich you hold from the Metropolitan Board of Works as this w ill form the basis of your
security. Yours truly/Geo. & W m. Webb/pp A.T.'
MS Whistler W149
Letter from G. & W. Webb to James McNeill W histler, 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea SW. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad More Details
Street, London EC, 12 February 1878. 'Dear Sir,' They have received a further certificate from the architect and
w ish to see W histler next day about his future advances. 'Yours truly/Geo. & W m. Webb/pp.r.m.'
MS Whistler W151
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London EC,1 March 1878. 'Dr Sir' More Details
They are w riting to G. and W histler about their meeting w ith the solicitor for the Metropolitan Board today. G.
w ill have to arrange matters w ith the architect before Webb can do anything else. '[illeg.] /G W Webb.'
MS Whistler W154
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in., 8 Victoria Chambers, Victoria Street, Westminster SW. 11 Austin
Friars, Old Broad Street, London EC, 27 March 1878. 'Dr Sir/W histler/ Please let us have a copy of Mr Vulliamy's More Details
letter of the 19th Inst- to yourself on this matter & oblige Yours/G & W Webb'
MS Whistler W155
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in., 8 Victoria Chambers, Westminster SW. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad
Street, London EC, 4 April 1878. 'Dr Sir/ W histler/' They w ant to know if G. can confirm w ith a certificate the More Details
statement of Nightingale's clerk thatthe necessary w ork has been done to satisfy the Board and Webb can
apply to Vulliamy for the lease. 'Yours/G & W Webb'
MS Whistler W156
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in., 8 Victoria Chambers, Westminster SW. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad More Details
Street, London EC, 6 April 1878. 'Dr Sir/W histler/' They could not come to Chelsea today but w ill try on Tuesday
or Wednesday. 'Yours/G & W Webb'
MS Whistler W157
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [G. & W. Webb]. [April 1878] 'Sir James says that the case must be put on
paper...' They must w rite to Sir James w ho w ill present the case to the Board, addressing it to 17 Grosvenor
Gardens. They must point out the general size and shape of the building is not to be changed, the expensive More Details
details Vulliamy demands are not to W histler's taste, & W histler prefers mosaic to carving. He needs his lease.
All the other plots have now been sold partly because of his influence. Webb should enclose W histler's note to
Sir James w ith their letter. 'Ever Yours/J A McN W histler'
MS Whistler W158
Letter from G. & W. Webb to E.W. Godw in. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London EC, 13 May 1878. 'Dr
Sir/W histler/' The solicitor for the Metropolitan Board w rote on 11 May that the architect w ould not certify that More Details
their condition had been met and the lease could be granted. Webb received another certificate for £300
granted by G. to Nightingale w hich W histler w ill have to pay. 'Yours/G W Webb.'
MS Whistler W160
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [G. & W. Webb]. [May 1878] 'Look at this just brought from Godw in!' They
must take no notice of Godw in's reaction. They are obviously w inning. They are not even supposed to know
that Vulliamy is the Board's surveyor. W histler could w rite to the Board and the official letter from [Webb] as More Details
W histler's law yer be sent the follow ing day. They must press the point that Boehm, Leighton or Watt can not
be rushed to complete the bas-reliefs w hich the Board w anted to adorn the house: even though that house is
in a back street next to Sir Percy Shelly's stables. The Board cannot expect W histler to stay out of his house
w aiting for the w ork to be finished. 'Ever Yours/J [A McN] W histler.'
MS Whistler W163
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,July 14 1890. 'Dear Mr. Webb-' He More Details
encloses a cheque for £10 for Mrs. Crossley. He invites Webb to dinner, and asks if he has heard how w ell the
book has been selling. 'Alw ays /J McN.W histler-'
MS Whistler W165
Letter from [G. & W. Webb?] to Messrs Cookson, Wainw right & Co, 64 Lincoln's Inn Fields W.C. 1 Dec 1890.
'Dear Sirs,' They acknow ledge C.'s letter of Saturday and w ill find out the amount of the cheque w hich W histler More Details
has been keeping until C.'s client could make arrangements. They w ill tell W histler about the partnership
having been dissolved. W histler's address is 21 Cheyne Walk. 'Yours truly/Geo. & W m. Webb'
MS Whistler W166
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. [1892] 'Dear Mr. Webb-' W histler is glad Webb liked the
exhibition. The paintings w hich are now praised there w ere once unjustly neglected. The catalogue show s More Details
w hat people's opinions used to be. (unsigned).
[Re. Goupil Exh.]
MS Whistler W167
Telegram from James McNeill W histler to Webb, 11 Austin Friars, London. Paris, 13 Aug 92. 'More honours More Details
W histler first gold medal Munich'
MS Whistler W169
Letter from W illiam Webb to his Niece. 11 Austin Friars, Old Bond Street, London. E.C., 13 Decr. 1892. 'My dear
Niece' Bancroft has no legal claim to the pictures. W histler is the person morally entitled to them if Kennedy More Details
w ishes to sell them cheaply or give them aw ay. Webb suspects that Kennedy has made another bargain and is
w illing for that reason to accommodate Bancroft. 'Kindest regards, Your affectionate Uncle'.
[Re. Cavafy's paintings]
MS Whistler W170
Letter from George Webb and W illiam to James McNeill W histler. 11 Austin Friars, Old Bond Street, London. E.C.,
December 17th 1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Bancroft has no legal or moral claim to the pictures. He bid £600 w hich
Cavafy did not accept. If Kennedy feels that he ought to sell the pictures cheaply or give them aw ay then it is More Details
W histler w ho has the double moral claim, both as the man w ho advised Kennedy to buy them and as the artist
w ho painted them. W histler should object strongly to Kennedy making any concession to Bancroft. 'Yours very
truly Geo. & W m. Webb'.
4 copies
MS Whistler W171
Letter from George and W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11 Austin Friars, Old Bond Street, London. E.C.,
4 copies
MS Whistler W172
Cavafy did not accept. If Kennedy feels that he ought to sell the pictures cheaply or give them aw ay then it is
W histler w ho has the double moral claim, both as the man w ho advised Kennedy to buy them and as the artist More Details
4 copies
MS Whistler W173
4 copies
MS Whistler W174
Letter from W illiam Webb to his Niece. 11 Austin Friars, Old Bond Street, London. E.C., 17 Decr. 1892. 'My dear
Niece' Webb is pleased w ith his niece's idea. W histler could reach subscribers by w riting direct, or through
Heinemann, Goupils and other publishers. By printing copies of his lithographs himself W histler w ould not be
cheated and could offer the firms a commission on the sales. Webb encloses W histler's letter to Kennedy and More Details
Kennedy's letter. 'Your affectionate' [Signed w ith a draw ing of the three balls.]
[The Company of the Butterfly w as not set up till 1898, but W histler had been grow ing increasingly annoyed at
the large sums gained by buying and selling his pictures since 1892. The enclosures are not w ith this letter but
may refer to some of the correspondence in the Bancroft-Cavafy-Kennedy controversy]
MS Whistler W175
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, [1894] 'My dear Mr Webb-' He suggests
they sue Harper's for damages. The w ork is published from their London address 45 Albemarle Street. W histler
thinks the response of the Committee of the Beefsteak [Club] and Dumaurier's resignation help his case. He
encloses a copy of his letter to the Club and quotes their reply, stating that a general meeting w ill be called to More Details
consider Dumaurier's attack on W histler. Dumaurier lampooned Stacey Marks RA in the May number as 'Macey
Sparks', and Marks has w ritten to W histler that he is going to bring this before the Arts Club. W histler w ill
demand that the March numbers are destroyed, and Marks w ill do the same for May. W histler's reply to the
Interview w ill be published in the Pall Mall today or tomorrow . 'Alw ays/J McN W histler.'
MS Whistler W176
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street,
London, E.C., May 29 1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He encloses a copy of their letter to Messrs. Harper. W histler's More Details
counsel, Mr. Hollow ay, approved the draft, and thinks W histler has a good case for libel. 'Yrs vy sincerely/W illiam
Webb'
MS Whistler W177
Letter from George & W illiam Webb to Messrs. Harpers and Brothers, 45 Albemarle Street, W. 11 Austin Friars,
Old Broad Street, London E.C., 29 May [1894] 'Gentlemen,' W histler has asked them to approach H. about a More Details
libel in Dumaurier's novel Trilby published in Harper's Magazine in March. He w ill proceed against them unless
they stop the publication of the novel, destroy that number of the magazine, and publish an apology. They ask
the name of H.'s solicitors. 'Your obedient Servants/Geo. & W. Webb'
MS Whistler W178
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue Du Bac, [Paris], May! June? Sunday. 'My dear Mr Webb-'
He approves of Webb's letter and sends him a copy of his letter replying to Dumaurier's interview . He suggests More Details
sueing Dumaurier or Harper's for damages: the latter represented by Messrs. McIlvaine & Osgood. They cannot
stop publication of the book but can insist that March numbers of the journal are destroyed and an apology
printed. W histler w ill let him know w hat happens at the club. 'Alw ays/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler W179
Letter from George & W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 11, Austin Friars, Old More Details
Broad Street, London, E.C., 2 June 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler,' He encloses a copy of a letter from Messrs. Osgood,
London agents for Messrs. Harper Bros. 'Yours truly/Geo. & W m. Webb'
MS Whistler W180
Card from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb, [39 New Broad St], [E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, June [1894] 'My
dear Mr Webb.-' He is delighted w ith the apology. He asks if Webb has read W histler's reply to Dumaurier's More Details
interview , in w hich the identity of Joe Sibley w as confirmed by Dumaurier. McIlvaine's letter confirms that
Harper's w ill not w ant to be sued. 'Alw ays yrs/J McN.W histler'.
[Folder from Box 4 'Baronet and the Butterfly']
MS Whistler W181
Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, June [1894] 'My dear Mr. Webb.' He
encloses a copy of his letter to the Pall Mall about Dumaurier's interview : and w ill send copies of the More Details
correspondence w ith the Beefsteak Club. He asks if Webb has seen Harper's law yers. 'Alw ays sincerely/J
McN.W histler.'
MS Whistler W182
Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, [June] [1894] 'Just a line dear Mr Webb to
say how pleased I am w ith your letter-' W histler w ill send him a copy of his letter from the committee of the More Details
Beefsteak [Club] sympathising w ith W. He asks how Webb liked his letter replying to the Interview in the Pall
Mall. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W183
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, June? [1894] 'Dear Mr. Webb-' He
encloses a draft of a letter for Messrs. Harper to w rite for publication. He returns the agreement w hich he fully More Details
approves. He suggests Webb visits them. 'W ith kindest messages from all/Alw ays sincerely'/(signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler W184
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Webb, [11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London, E.C.]. [June? 1894]
'Dear Mr. Webb,' He agrees w ith the apology that Harper's have agreed to publish and insists that they More Details
suppress every illustration w hich show s Joe Sibley, and eliminate his figure from the scenes of the 'general
party' and dinner. Dumaurier's good intentions do not excuse his offense. Mr. Hollow ay should not have brought
up W histler's private correspondence w ith the Beefsteak Club, w hich is not to be mentioned again. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W185
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam Webb, Esq., 11, Austin Friars, London E.C. 110 Rue du Bac,
Paris,Tuesday June 12/94. 'Dear Mr. Webb.-' He thinks that the apology contained in the letter from Messrs. More Details
Harper's law yer should be made publicly in various London and New York papers, and that they should agree
to w ithdraw or change the passages and illustrations of 'Joe Sibley' w hich they object to in Dumaurier's book.
W histler is on his w ay to the studio. 'Alw ays/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler W186
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, June 15-1894. 'Dear Mr. Webb-' Even if
they cannot expect damages he w onders if the letter of apology about Dumaurier that Harper's are to publish More Details
could be made more 'humble'. He suggests it goes into the Times, Standard, Pall Mall Gazette, Globe; New York
Tribune, and World and Herald. 'Alw ays sincerely/J McN W histler.'
MS Whistler W187
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London, E.C., 22 June
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Miss Sw an told Webb some artists thought Dumaurier did not realise how w hat he
w rote w ould offend W histler and Marks: and that he described himself in 'Little Billee'. Messrs. Frere have More Details
heard about the Beefsteak Club. Webb has not heard from the ladies. W hite w ants to be paid, and w onders
w hen the portrait of Sarasate is coming back, and if a purchaser has yet been found. '[I am Yours
sincerely]/W illiam Webb'
MS Whistler W188
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street,
London, E.C., 22 June 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler,' Messrs. Frere yesterday said Harper Bros. did not w ish to hurt
W histler and had not know n he w as concerned. They w ill do w hat w as proposed and send W histler a letter of
apology w hich he can send to the papers in New York, and the Times, Standard and Pall Mall. Dumaurier has More Details
privately expressed his regret at offending W, but Messrs. Frere do not know w hy he has not w ritten about it
to W. They think all the illustrations w hich W histler w ants suppressed, except that of the party, can be omitted.
Webb encloses a copy of Counsel's opinion. 'Yours sincerely/W illiam Webb'.
W ith enclosure
MS Whistler W190
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London, E.C., July 6
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' He encloses a draft of the agreement w ith Harper's for W histler's approval before he More Details
sends it to Messrs. Frere. Sw an thinks the passages are certainly libellous. Webb sends his regards to the
ladies. 'Yours sincerely/W.Webb'
MS Whistler W191
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, More Details
London, E.C., July 14 1894. 'Dear Mr W histler,' He has not heard w hat W histler thinks of the draft agreement
w ith Harper's. 'Yours sincerely/W.Webb'
MS Whistler W192
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, Aug. 16 1894. 'Dear Mr. Webb-' Originally
Messrs. Harper said that they had stopped the sale of the March number: and now it appears from Messrs
Frere's letter that the copies have been w ithdraw n from sale only in Britain. W histler w ants the apology More Details
published in the papers and in September in both American and British editions of Harper's Magazine. He does
not think Messrs. Osgood & McIlvaine need w orry about this being humiliating. 'Very sincerely Yours/J McN
W histler'.
[Copy: PM 89/90]
MS Whistler W193
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, Aug. 17 1894. 'My dear Mr. Webb.' He More Details
asks if Webb has received the reply he sent yesterday for Messrs. Frere. 'Alw ays/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler W194
Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur W illiam Webb, 11, Austin Friars, London E.C., Angleterre. 110,
Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday [19 August 1894] 'A bit disappointed at getting no note from you this morning-' He More Details
w ants to know if Webb received his letter replying to Messrs. Frere's letter about Harpers. 'Alw ays'/(Signed
w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W195
Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur W illiam Webb, Marine House, Ventnor, Isle of W ight,
Angleterre. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,[21 August 1894] 'We are delighted that you are having this holiday,...' He is More Details
glad his last letter w as sent on to Harpers. He thought the law yer had signed a letter w hich w as to be
published immediately. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W196
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,Aug? [1894] 'Dear Mr. Webb-' He hopes
Webb liked the telegram to Harper's w hich completed W histler's triumph over Dumaurier, w ho has to rew rite his More Details
manuscript and submit it to W histler for approval. He w ould like copies of the signed letters for publication in
the papers. 'Alw ays sincerely yrs/J McN W histler'
MS Whistler W197
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, c.27 Aug? [1894] 'My dear Mr. Webb-' He
thanks Webb for his compliments on W histler's campaign against Dumaurier w hich has been completely
successful. W histler does not mind about Harper's circulating the March number of their American magazine as
long as their letter of apology and explanation are published in the papers, show ing that the altered text w as
submitted to W histler for approval. The w hole thing is better than anything in the Gentle Art. Messrs. Frere say More Details
they can publish the letter immediately and W histler suggests they follow this up w ith the story of submitting
the text, and telegram. W histler w ants a copy of the letter for the New York Herald & Galignani. He w rote
everything w ith a view to publication as w ell as for its effect on Frere & McIlvaine. He w ants to make sure that
both the American and British edition of the Bookw orm are included in their agreement. Webb did not reply to
his letter a w eek ago. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly).
[George Du Maurier Ormand. Routledge 1969 p.475]
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Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,Aug? [1894] 'Dear Mr. Webb.' Messrs.
Harper have not sent the letter, and in the August number of their Magazine Joe Sibley again is mentioned and More Details
illustrated. W histler suggests Webb w rites to Messrs. Frere and insists no draw ing of Joe Sibley should appear.
They have already approved Dumaurier's substitition of 'Anthony': so it is 'Anthony' w ho should have received
the pin from the dying Trilby. 'Alw ays sincerely /J McN W histler'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb. Cafe Corazza, Restaurant Douix, 12, Galerie Montpensier,
Palais-Royal, 13 Sept. 1894. 'My dear Mr. Webb-' He sends Webb the agreement w ith Messrs. McIlvaine &
Osgood w hich he has signed. They do not need to w ait for Messrs. Harper & Bros. to sign their apology, but More Details
can publish it immediately, as Messrs. Frere said they could in their letter of 2 August. He w ould like Webb to
return the agreement as soon as it has been signed and W histler w ill publish it. 'Very sincerely Yours/J McN
W histler/110. Rue du Bac- Paris'
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur W illiam Webb, Care of Sw ann Esq., Bushmills, Antrim County,
Ireland, Grande Bretagne. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris,22 Sept. 94. 'Of course I should not dream of impatience in More Details
the teeth of your advice-' They may come over to London to talk to Webb. He w ould like 'Mr Robert W.' to keep
him informed but fears [Harper Bros.] w ill not sign the letter. He hopes Webb has kept all the correspondence.
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue Du Bac, Paris, Sunday - Sept. 30 1894. 'My dear Mr.
Webb.' Messrs. Harper Bros. have delayed publishing the apology and hastened the publication of Trilby. He
encloses a presscutting about it. The New York Critic mentions the alteration of an illustration of 'Joe Sibley' by More Details
the addition of a beard, and obviously thinks little attention w as paid to their objections. The fact that part had
to be rew ritten has not been publicised and W histler thinks Harper's law yers Messrs Frere w ill understand his
annoyance. 'I remain Very Sincerely Yours/ J McN. W histler'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, [1894] 'Dear Mr. Webb.' He asks if Webb
got his letter. It w as on 21 August that Messrs. Frere said W histler could publish the letter of apology. The More Details
agreement w as signed by McIlvaine w ho represented Harpers, but has not been published. As a result the
New York papers have an inaccurate idea of the circumstances- and W histler encloses a cutting. W histler has
something else to discuss w ith Webb. 'Alw ays sincerely Yrs/J.McN W histler'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to [W. Webb]. [1894] 'Something like this- ' Under the headline 'Mr. Du
Maurier & Mr. W histler' w hich w as used in the Pall Mall w hen they published the interview , George and W illiam More Details
Webb should w rite to the editors of the Times, Standard, Morning Post, Daily Telegraph, Pall Mall and Globe
asking them to publish the letter from Messrs. Frere and Co., law yers both to Messrs. Harper & Bros., and
Messrs. Osgood & McIlvaine. (unsigned)
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Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, [1894] 'My dear Mr. Webb-' Webb should
spread the new s & send W histler copies of Harper's letter of apology for the French and American papers w hile More Details
Webb sends it to those in London, the Times, Globe, Standard and Morning Post. The fact that W histler omitted
the bit about the illustrations should please Frere's, and W histler had a reason for this. 'W ith all our
best/messages/ Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, Oct. 4 [1894] 'Well Hurrah! at last
hurrah!-' The letter, preceded by the one from Messrs. G. & W. Webb, w as w ell presented in the Standard and
Daily Telegraph. W histler w ould like copies of the Morning Post, Pall Mall & Globe. He thinks he should send the More Details
other letter and his telegram, show ing Dumaurier had to submit the manuscript to him, to the Pall Mall. Like
Napoleon he w ants people to know he has w on. On the other hand the letter w as not published in the October
number. He asks if Webb received his letter of Sunday, and the cheque he sent for Abraham. W histler has to go
to the studio. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith butterfly)
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur W illiam Webb, 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London
E.C., Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [9 December 1894] 'Got your note- All right- capital! Do have a good More Details
interview tomorrow !-' He is glad they did not reply straight aw ay to Messrs [Frere] because now they can show
how Harpers have tried to fool them. (signed w ith butterfly)
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Postcard from James McNeill W histler to Monsieur W illiam Webb, 11, Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London
E.C., Angleterre. 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, Sunday [10 December 1894] 'Dont send any more letters- w e hope to More Details
leave on Wednesday-' The apology in the American edition of Harper's in October is not a proper one. He hopes
to hear the results of Webb's interview w ith Frere tonight. (signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Webb. Hotel du Bon Lafaintaine, Rue de Grenelle, Paris, [1894] or 1892/3.
'Dear Mr. Webb' Heinemann is as eager as W histler to produce the 'Songs on Stone' and w ill make the More Details
necessary agreements w ith Webb. Asks if he should send the letter Webb drafted to Thomson about the
Album, and w hether, in that case, he needs to sign the Agreement. W histler has a cold. He has good new s to
tell Webb in his next letter. His w ork is going w ell. 'Alw ays sincerely' (signed w ith butterfly)
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Letter from Messrs. Geo. & W m. Webb to Messrs. Watkins Baylis & Co., 11 Sackville Street, Piccadilly. W. 11
Austin Friars, Old Broad Street, London EC, 20 Feb. 1895. "Certified copies:" (1) "Dear Sirs" -- 9 Nov. 1894. W.
Webb called on them in order to return £105 on W histler's behalf to Sir W m. Eden, but their representative in More Details
the case w as absent, & he w ill try again on Monday. "Yours truly,/Geo. & W m. Webb".
Copies certified as accurate: "Dated this 20 day of February 1895/W illiam Bow les/Percy W illiams/Clerks to
Mess. Geo & W m. Webb/Solicitors"
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Letter from Geo & W m Webb to Monsieur Antoine Ratier, 68 Rue de la Chausee d'Antin, Paris. 11 Austin Friars,
Old Broad St, London E.C., 20 Feb 95. 'Dear Sir' He has sent R. on Beurdeley's instructions a draft for £105, and
copies of their correspondence w ith Sir W. Eden's solicitors Messrs. Watkins Bayliss have been sent to More Details
Beurdeley. W histler paid Webb the £105 on 9 November, it w as sent to Eden's solicitors on 14 November and
returned the follow ing day. Webb w ill co-operate w ith R. to help Ratier to w in W histler's case. 'Yours truly,/Geo
& W m Webb'
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& W m Webb'
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& W m Webb'
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& W m Webb'
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& W m Webb'
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& W m Webb'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. [Lyme Regis], (postmark) Nov 18 1895. 'Copy/Dont lose it/My
dear Mr. Webb-' Asks w hether it is correct, as he has heard, that Brookfield has introduced W histler into his More Details
play, and if so w hy Webb did not mention it w hen he w rote saying the play w as a success. 'Very sincerely
yours' signed illegibly 'Nov.18'
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Card from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb Nov. 18 [1895] 'My dear Mr. Webb.' He asks Webb to find out if it More Details
is true that W histler's friend Brookfield has a lampoon of W histler in one of his plays. 'Very sincerely Yours/J McN
W histler'
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Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad St., London E.C., 22 Nov
1895. 'Dear Mr W histler, Fine Art Society Lithograph Exhibition- Agreements have been exchanged & Mr Huish
informs us he has paid the advance amount into your account. 'Yours very truly/Geo & W histler Webb'.
Tw o copies of Agreement enclosed, dated 20th November 1895, for an exhibition of lithographs to be open for
at least six w eeks from 7 December. The lithographs to be selected by W histler and framed by the Society as
his expense, their price to be decided by him, and they w ill be hung by him. The Society w ill sell signed proofs More Details
and take orders for others w hich w ill be delivered by Mr. Way of Wellington Street. W histler must approve the
Private View Invitation cards. The Society w ill have exclusive rights of sale of these lithographs for one year
except in America and w ill have a 25 per cent commission on the price of w ork sold to the public and 10 on that
of sales to the trade w ho w ill get a 15 per cent discount. The Society w ill pay W histler £270 on account of sales
of w hich he has already received £20. Accounts w ill be settled on 30 March 1896 and W histler w ill give the
Society lithographs to make up the difference betw een sales and the £270 received on account
MS Whistler W219
Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad St., London E.C., 22 Nov
informs us he has paid the advance amount into your account. 'Yours very truly/Geo & W histler Webb'.
Tw o copies of Agreement enclosed, dated 20th November 1895, for an exhibition of lithographs to be open for
at least six w eeks from 7 December. The lithographs to be selected by W histler and framed by the Society as
his expense, their price to be decided by him, and they w ill be hung by him. The Society w ill sell signed proofs More Details
and take orders for others w hich w ill be delivered by Mr. Way of Wellington Street. W histler must approve the
Private View Invitation cards. The Society w ill have exclusive rights of sale of these lithographs for one year
except in America and w ill have a 25 per cent commission on the price of w ork sold to the public and 10 on that
of sales to the trade w ho w ill get a 15 per cent discount. The Society w ill pay W histler £270 on account of sales
of w hich he has already received £20. Accounts w ill be settled on 30 March 1896 and W histler w ill give the
Society lithographs to make up the difference betw een sales and the £270 received on account
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Letter from Geo & W m Webb to James McNeill W histler. 11 Austin Friars, Old Broad St., London E.C.,22 Nov More Details
informs us he has paid the advance amount into your account. 'Yours very truly/Geo & W histler Webb'
MS Whistler W221
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb 110, Rue du Bac, Paris, 1895? [July 1896]?? 'My dear Mr. Webb-'
He liked Webb's letter. The Kensington New s published an explanatory note but not the full letter of apology so
Webb must insist on this. He encloses tw o more cuttings. He does not think anything can be done about the More Details
Magazine of Art: but the Figaro is inaccurate and damaging. There is no signed Portrait of a Lady by W: a
cutting from the [New York Herald] states correctly that the w ork w as only a draw ing, w hich Thomson of
Goupils bought for £15. 'Alw ays sincerely yrs/ J McN W histler / I w ill look up the Sarasate.'
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Letter from Geo and W m Webb to James McNeill W histler, 8 Fitzroy St, Fitzroy Sq. 39 New Broad St, London
E.C.,11 Oct 98. 'Dear Sir,' He acknow ledges receipt of the draft from the London & Westminster Bank Ltd. on
their agents Messrs. Mallet Freres & Cie., Paris, for £105 to be draw n by W histler's advocate Ratier, w hich w as More Details
dated 20 February 1895, and w hich has now been found among the papers. They quote from their letter of 20
W m Webb'
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W m Webb'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 14 May '99. 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler
received Webb's letter and suggests in response to Messrs. Simpkin's demands that W histler should put £300
as surety in the hands of their solicitor, rather than produce a second guarantor. Then the book must be on the More Details
market on the follow ing day, 15 May. Asks if Webb saw Mrs W hibley. Suggests he or his clerk Cleary come and
tell W histler w hat they advise. In fact, the book w as transferred to Paris because it appeared the Baronet
w ould w ish to proceed against W. This w as also the reason for the publication of the letter 'Napoleon and I'.
'Very sincerely yours/J McN. W histler.'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. [110 Rue du Bac], [1899] 'I also have delayed-!...my dear Mr.
Webb,' Webb's copy of The 'Baronet' w ill shortly arrive. It is more splendid than the proofs suggested. Asks if More Details
he thinks the Baronet can still proceed against W histler after this delay and if Webb could approach his
law yers. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcNeill W histler'
MS Whistler W252
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Bond Street, London E.C.]. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,
[1899] 'Dear Mr. Webb' Thanks him for his letter and for making enquiries about his registered letter to Ratier.
Ratier's clerk says they have been looking for the letter and have a note from Beurdeley at that time advising
them to send the 100 gns. Suggests Webb sends a form from the London and Westminster Bank for Ratier to More Details
sign before putting the money back into W histler's account at Drummonds, Spring Gardens, Charing Cross.
Suggests they pay Taylor's bill of over £90 for the Company of the Butterfly, in instalments. 'Alw ays
sincerely/JMc.Neill W histler'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Webb. Hotel Chatham, Paris, nd. [1899] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler
meant to w rite previously to ask Webb's help in dealing w ith Mr. Thomson. W histler gave him permission in the
past to reproduce several of W histler's pictures in 'The Art Journal'. Now Thomson has made arrangements w ith
past to reproduce several of W histler's pictures in 'The Art Journal'. Now Thomson has made arrangements w ith
the Sw an Col for them to send proofs of a large photogravure of 'At the Piano', w hich w as show n at the More Details
International Exhibition in the previous year, for W histler to correct. He did not obtain W histler's permission and
possibly not that of Mr. Davis w ho recently bought the picture for over £2000 through Thomson. W histler hopes
the 'episode of the devoted Apprentice' amuses Webb, and he can delay replying to 'the excited Father'.
(unsigned)
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. [1900] 'Dear Mr Webb' 'I
have received these most extraordinary letters from the parents of one of the pupils', & refuses to be involved
in such matters. Meant to w rite before & tell him of 'Faithful Apprentice' & sequel to indentures. Insists that More Details
domestic affairs of his students are no concern of his & Webb should w rite to Mr Addams that no such queries
should be sent to him. But advises young lady against the alliance: w hich should be 'a bit of a startler for the
Philadelphia father in law !' unsigned.
[Re. Academic Carmen & Inez Addams]
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Letter from Geo and W m Webb. to [the Editor of the 'Daily Chronicle']?. [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.],
[October ? 1900] 'The attention of Mr James McNeill W histler has been called to a paragraph in your issue of
the 6th Octr 1900 under the heading of "An Artistic [Canoeve"] by M.H. Spielmann'. W histler, w ith M. Dagnan-
Bouveret and Alfred Stevens, is stated to have been aw arded a Grand Prix for w orks painted before 1889 More Details
w hich should have been disqualified. W histler w as invited to send his three paintings, tw o of w hich w ere
painted after that date, and the other the W hite Girl before. The Certificate w as attached to one of the former.
W histler thinks the present Editor, no more than the late Mr. Thomas, meant to be libellous, and trusts he w ill
apologise and correct the statement. 'We are Gentlemen/Your obedt Servants/(unsigned).
[Re. W histler]
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Letter from [Geo & W m Webb] to Messrs Cassell, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill. [November x December 1900]
'Gentlemen' Their client, W histler, objects to the statement 'A Protest' by the Editor w hich appeared on the front
page of the November issue of the Magazine of Art suggesting that W histler and tw o other artists w ere More Details
aw arded honours for w ork w hich should have been disqualified. Suggests that 'An Apology' should be
published on the front page in the follow ing issue. 'And w e are, Gentlemen/Your obt Servt/G & W. Webb'.
[Draft for Webbs]
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Letter from Geo and W m Webb. to Messrs Cassell, La Belle Sauvage, Ludgate Hill. [39 New Broad Street,
London E.C.], [November x December 1900] 'Mr W histlers attention has been directed to a statement called "a
protest" on the front page of the November number of "the Magazine of Art,' The slip included in the journal More Details
does nothing to correct the impression given. W histler w as invited to exhibit The W hite Girl as w ell as tw o
pictures painted since 1889, and the Prix d'Honneur w as attached to one of the latter. (incomplete).
Unfinished
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. 6 Norfolk Street, Park
Lane, [London] W., Wednesday Dec 12 [1900] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler hopes Webb liked the letter and w ill
send it off to appear in the follow ing morning's issue. Asks if he has heard anything more about the 'Magazine More Details
of Art'. W histler expects to leave by train from Liverpool St. Station for Tilbury on Friday w ith his brother-in-law
Birnie-Philip. Asks Webb to come and see him off. 'Alw ays very sincerely dear Mr Webb,/JMc.Neill W histler' (and
MS Whistler W258
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. Hotel Schw eizerhof,
Ajaccio, [Corsica], [1901] 'Dear Mr. Webb' W histler hopes to hear from Webb soon and meanw hile has w ritten
to Heinemann. W histler had lent him Hinde Street for his Nicholson exhibition, and he took over charge of the More Details
keys and stock w hen Mr. Grimaldi left. W histler w ould like Webb to take charge of any business sales of
lithographs or etchings. One of his clerks, Cleary? or 'the Duke' could arrange this w ith Heinemann's
representative, and w hen Miss Birnie Philip returns she w ill take over the keys. 'Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'
MS Whistler W261
Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. [1902] 'Dear Mr. Webb'
Asks Webb to arrange the renting of the house 'of the Copper Door' from Mr. Ashbee for three years at £135 More Details
per. annum. Mrs Law son has seen both Mr. and Mrs Walton and w ill help to arrange the details. 'Alw ays
sincerely/JMc.Neill W histler'.
[See letter to E A Walton AM 1974 W /85 (W histler W 24)]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to W. Webb, [39 New Broad Street, London E.C.]. [72 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea], [1902] 'Dear Mr. Webb' It is essential that some action should be taken against Mr. Ashbee w ho has More Details
let his house for tw o years know ing that building w ork w ould be going on on his land during this time and that
he w ould not be able to w ork there. W histler cannot w ork there either. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W263
Letter from W illiam Webb to James McNeill W histler, Hotel des Indes, La Haye. 39 New Broad Street, London
E.C., July 2nd 1902. 'My dear Mr W histler,' W histler's w ill is signed in full 'James Abbott McNeill W histler'. The
'McNeill' as his 'reputed name' is perfectly acceptable and the w ill is valid. He encloses a copy. He is sorry
W histler is so ill that Freer had to w rite on his behalf. W histler still has not made a list of his etchings, w hich More Details
should be signed and attached to the w ill. In case the Louvre refused to carry out the conditions the w orks in
question should become part of the residue, and he encloses a codicil to the w ill to that effect w hich should be
signed by W histler and tw o w itnesses, not including Miss Philip. He offers to come and see W histler if it w ould
reassure him. 'Yours most sincerely/W illiam Webb'
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Letter from W illiam Webb to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 39 New Broad Street, London E C, August 7 1903. More Details
Re. Pennell & Menpes biographies of J.M. W histler
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Letter from W illiam Webb to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 39 New Broad Street, London E C, Oct 21 1903. More Details
Re. Heinemann & biography of J.M. W histler
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Letter from Miss R. Birnie Philip (Webb on behalf of) to The Editor of the Atheneum and The Editor of The More Details
Morning Post. 31 Oct 1903.
No authorised life of J.M. W histler
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Letter from W illiam Webb to Miss R. Birnie Philip. 39 New Broad Street, London E C, Nov 6 1903. More Details
Re. Life v. Catalogue of J.M. W histler. Gives Ludovici's address
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Letter from Geo & W m Webb to Miss [R.B.] Philip, 103 Albert Bridge Rd., [London] S.W. 39 New Broad Street,
London E.C., 20 June 1905. 'Dear Miss Philip' There w as no agreement betw een W histler and Mr. Way made at
the settlement w hich took place in person. Encloses a letter from Messrs. Greenfield & Cracknall on 4 August
1897 proposing the terms of the settlement, a copy of Webb's reply of 5 August, their account show ing a More Details
balance of £191.0.0. due to Mr. Way, and his receipt for £175. dated 10 August 1897; a letter from Mr. Way on
10 August stating that the lithographic stones he w as handing over w ere in good w orking order and he had
retained only the trial proofs he w as entitled to keep of 14 of these. Webb also encloses the Agreement of 25
March 1892 w ith Mr. Ashbee for the tenancy of 74 Cheyne Walk; and that of 2 April 1897 w ith Mr. Moore for the
premises in Hinde Street. 'Yours faithfully/Geo & W m Webb'
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Letter from W illiam Webb to Phillipina (sic) [Miss R.B. Philip]. Glyntow n (?), March 3rd 1922. 'My dear Phillipina,'
Webb has seen the Pennell's book and deplores their ingratitude and hypocritical attitude to W histler. His w ife More Details
(nee Miss Dullen) joins him in expressing sympathy w ith the anger Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip must feel. 'Your
very humble servant/W illiam Webb'
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Letter from Frederick Wedmore to James McNeill W histler. The Burlington Fine Arts Club, 17 Savile Row W.,
Saturday 10 July 1886. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Wedmore has been w orking on a catalogue of W histler's etchings for More Details
his ow n use relating to his ow n collection. Now Thibadeau w ishes to publish it and he w ould like to discuss it
w ith W histler. He has done it from the point of view of the collector, as w ith his book on Meryon. He thinks
W histler's best w ork ranks w ith Rembrandt 'Very truly yours/Frederick Wedmore.'
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Letter from J. Alden Weir to James McNeill W histler. 11 East 12th. St., New York, 30 December 1901. 'My dear
W histler' He greatly admired the portrait W histler exhibited in Kennedy's Gallery, w hich has now been bought
by the ow ner of W histler's 'Woman in w hite'. He regrets that several years ago the S.P.A. of the Metropolitan
Museum missed the opportunity to buy the latter. Herr Bode w as very helpful in Berlin and did not accept a fee More Details
so Weir sent him an impression of an etching by W histler. He w ishes W histler w ould reprint some of the old
plates of Venice and Holland. He w ould like to have a photograph of W histler like the one he gave Monet. He
cannot remember the title of the book W histler w anted. He sends his regards to W histler's sister-in-law .
'believe me sincerely yours/J. Alden Weir'
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Chelsea Westacott, May 19th 1903. 'Dear Mr. Westacott' He thanks More Details
Westacott for bringing the papers and, follow ing their conversation, says that out of many candidates he has
for the moment decided that he w as born in Baltimore. 'Alw ays Sincerely/J.McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Richard Westacott, Vice-Consul General, Helen's Place, Bishopsgate Street
E.C. 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 19 May 1903. 'Dear Mr. Westacott:-' He thanks Westacott for arranging the
papers for W histler yesterday. He enjoyed their conversation. If anyone asks about it, Westacott can tell them More Details
W histler w as born in Baltimore. 'Alw ays sincerely./(sg)J.McN.W histler./(butterfly).'
[Original now (1982) in W illiam A. Farnsw orth Library and Art Museum, Rochland, Maine 04841 (Copies W 22)
The 'papers', i.e. Declaration of free entry of Works of Art, are in LC PC; See LC2/1389-90]
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [May 25th 92] 'My dear
Belle Soeur!' 'Drouet has asked tearfully for you... otherw ise the shocking old man is buying and selling
W histler Etchings-' Gives instructions for the packing of his proofs and transmission by Mr Thomson 'through, More Details
Mons. Joyant No.19. Boulevard Montmartre'. Grau has w ritten to W histler w ho is signing a bill for him, so Grau
can pack up and send the plates; & W histler has w ritten to him w ith instructions about sending the effects from
the studio. 'Trixie says never mind about the Leyland furniture-' w hich is in bad condition. Sends regards to her
mother. (signed w ith butterfly)
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Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [May 25th 92] 'My dear
Mons. Joyant No.19. Boulevard Montmartre'. Gran has w ritten to W histler w ho is signing a bill for him, so Grau
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Note from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [May 25th 92] 'My dear
Mons. Joyant No.19. Boulevard Montmartre'. Gran has w ritten to W histler w ho is signing a bill for him, so Grau
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Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W hibley, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Rue du Bac,
(postmark) 12 Mai 93. 'My dear Bunnie - Dont fail to go to the Grafton tomorrow ! -Private View .' And w rite More Details
tomorrow to say that she can go, and telegraph Webb to accompany her. '...your affectionate/ Brother- w ho
misses/you! (butterfly) /Much love to ma Belle Mere.'
MS Whistler W306
Card from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W hibley, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Rue du Bac,
(postmark) 12 Mai 93. 'My dear Bunnie-Dont fail to go to the Grafton tomorrow !-Private View .' And w rite More Details
tomorrow to say that she can go, and telegraph Webb to accompany her. '...your affectionate/ Brother- w ho
misses/you! (butterfly) /Much love to ma Belle Mere.'
MS Whistler W307
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley and Rosalind Birnie Philip, St Judes Cottage, Heath
End, Hampstead, London. Hotel de la ferme, St Simeon, Honfleur, Calvados,[postmark] 14 Juil 96. 'My dear
Bunnie and Major' The stew ardess asked after Trixie on the boat on w hich OK & W histler crossed over from
Southampton, and this combined w ith the presence of a group of British visitors including Mrs Hastings, 'the More Details
Comyns Carr Lott', to depress him. Weather unsuitable for painting, 'The sky like the Barnetts polished coal
scuttle-The sun w ithout an eyelid.' 'Went into the church...and began a little picture-If I could have found the
old w oman or a verger I should have put up a candle for Trixie-Indeed I w ish I w ere a Catholic-I dont know
after all-' They may return on Sunday night and so they should keep the cottage another w eek. 'JMcNW '
MS Whistler W308
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley and Rosalind Birnie Philip, St Judes Cottage, Heath
End, Hampstead, London. Hotel de la ferme, St Simeon, Honfleur, Calvados, [postmark] 14 Juil 96. 'My dear
Bunnie and Major' The stew ardess asked after Trixie on the boat on w hich OK & W histler crossed over from
Southampton, and this combined w ith the presence of a group of British visitors including Mrs Hastings, 'the More Details
Comyns Carr Lott', to depress him. Weather unsuitable for painting, 'The sky like the Barnetts polished coal
scuttle-The sun w ithout an eyelid.' 'Went into the church...and began a little picture-If I could have found the
old w oman or a verger I should have put up a candle for Trixie-Indeed I w ish I w ere a Catholic-I dont know
after all-' They may return on Sunday night and so they should keep the cottage another w eek. 'JMcNW '
MS Whistler W309
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Miss Philip Ethel Birnie-, aux soins de Monsieur McNeill W histler, 110 Rue
du Bac, Paris, France. (postmark) 21 June 1897. 'It is excellent my dear Bunnie-Montesquiou's dead.' More Details
Prophecies that now he w ill become 'a most dangerous poet'. Encloses his cartoon [of Trafalgar Square]. Asks
after Wobbles 'Tell him if he saw St Pauls all over sticky, he w ould be proud of being a Dutchman!-' Thanks her
for going to see Ratier, on latters sudden request. 'Affectionately' signed w ith butterfly monogram
MS Whistler W310
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley, 7 Rue Garanciere, Place St Sulpice, Paris, France.
[postmark] 9 Juil 97. 'My dear Bunnie' Thanks her for accompanying Rosalind Birnie Philip to see Ratier, agrees
w ith w hat her letter said about Beurdeley and w ill talk to Ratier about getting rid of him. 'The great OK has
collared a little w ater colour I did of the Naval Review ! so that I may be said to have paid my expenses!- ' Asks More Details
her to find 'my letter of Sickert about the Starr loan from the "Trust" people, for they are threatening immediate
proceedings!-' Has sent her cuttings '"not w ithout a certain merit" as W illiam Rossetti used to say!' appreciative
of W. Is w orking hard and expecting 'the little Peck' right now . 'Alw ays affectionately' signed w ith butterfly.
["Starr" loan see Vivian. cf letter from OK 3 July 1897. MS W histler W 1273]
MS Whistler W311
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Charles W hibley, 7 Rue Garanciere, pres la Place St Sulpice, Paris,
France. [c/o] W m Heinemann, 21 Bedford Street, London W.C., [postmark] Au 26 97. 'My dear Bunnie' Encloses
a presscutting w hich has enraged many, but 'The "de Sales" man has not turned up since!' Approved of 'The More Details
Chateau et Etretat... and my room is charming-' w here three young Birnie Philip ladies are now staying.
Promises to send Nicholson's cartoon w hivch is all right now . 'Alw ays affectly/JMcNW '
MS Whistler W312
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W hibley, [Dhu] House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre.
110 Rue du Bac, (postmark) 29 Nov. 97. 'I do hope Bunnie' that she did not have a rough trip. Asks if she has
been to tea w ith the Pennells 'or at the [ w ins] w ith Mrs Sickert!' If she sees Webb tell him that W histler w ill More Details
send the French paper containing the full account w hen it is over, W histler himself has been ill & unable to w rite
anything except w hat the law yers have required-' Asks her not to be too hard on Marie, and thanks her for
dealing w ith these matters. 'Dont let anything tomorrow come betw een you and the only place I can care for in
all that terrible land...w here I also...at last hope to be hidden!/...Affectionately [illeg.]'
MS Whistler W313
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W hibley, [Dhu] House, 36 Tite Street, Chelsea, London, Angleterre.
110 Rue du Bac, (postmark) 29 Nov. 97. 'I do hope Bunnie' that she did not have a rough trip. Asks if she has
been to tea w ith the Pennells 'or at the [ w ins] w ith Mrs Sickert!' If she sees Webb tell him that W histler w ill
send the French paper containing the full account w hen it is over, W histler himself has been ill & unable to w rite More Details
anything except w hat the law yers have required-' Asks her not to be too hard on Marie, and thanks her for
dealing w ith these matters. 'Dont let anything tomorrow come betw een you and the only place I can care for in
all that terrible land...w here I also...at last hope to be hidden!/...Affectionately [illeg.]'
MS Whistler W314
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Ch. W hibley, 7 rue Garanciere, Place St Sulpice, Paris, France. 4
W hitehall Court, S.W.,[postmark] Oc 3 98. 'Here you are Bunnie!' See if New York Herald, w h. may not come out More Details
till tomorrow , is as good, as he w as in more hurry w ith them. Also appears in Morning Post etc. 'It w ill be a
great boom for Carmen! w hich you might explain to her!' Reply, on her reaction. 'Alw ays [affctly] JMcNW '
MS Whistler W322
Letter from [Ethel W hibley] W histler's Secretary to B.D. Woodw ard, 25bis Rue Decamps, Paris. Hotel Des Indes,
La Haye, August 23rd 1902. 'Dear Sir, W histler has been ill and asks her to reply to Woodw ard's letter. W histler More Details
w ould like the diplomas of the Grand Prix for painting and etching to be sent to the above address. '...and I
am/Very truly yours/E.W. Secretary-'
MS Whistler W350
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs A. W histler, Peterhoff Road. 10 July 1844. 'To my Mother./They tell us More Details
of an Indian tree,'... Short poem ending: 'This heart, my ow n dear mother,/bends,/ W ith love's true instinct,
back to thee/James'
MS Whistler W351
Letter from Mrs A. W histler. to James McNeill W histler. Peterhoff Road, [St Petersburg], 11 July 1844. 'My ow n
darling James' She w as delighted w ith the surprise she received this morning, and w ith his health this year More Details
compared w ith his illness last year. Urges him to be considerate to W illie and his sister. 'It is in your pow ers to
make your mothers heart rejoice' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W354
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to Major G. W histler. [England], "Tuesday noon 8/20th June, [1848] 20-21 June
'Wednesday 21st' 'Tuesday noon 8/20th June. Our precious Jemie had more sleep last night my ow n dearest
W histler, than any since his illness...' W histler misses his father and W illie. 'Wednesday 21st' Mons. Biber leaves More Details
this w eek. She is sending Mr. Ingersoll some provisions. 'E. Ropes is better. In great haste but alw ays your
faithful & fond Annie.'
[She w as poss. in Isle of W ight or on w ay there after another of W histler's attacks of rheumatic fever]
MS Whistler W355
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. 62 Sloane St, Sunday 9 Sep
1848. 'My precious Jemie' Urges W histler to w rite to her and W illie after their departure the follow ing Thursday. More Details
She has forw arded his father's letter to Aunt and Uncle 'W ' in Preston. Thanks Mr. Phillott for follow ing her
instructions regarding French and German. Seymour has w ritten to W. Sends her regards to Morrah and
Wooley. 'Kiss the little girls for your Mother w ho envies her scraw l' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W356
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. 62 Sloane St, Mon. 11 Sep
[1848] 'That w as a very nice note of yours my ow n dear Jemie w hich Mary brought me from the Postman...' She More Details
read it to W illie, Sis, 'Aunt A' and Seymour, and Mr. Fairbanks w ill take it to W histler's father. Refers also to Mr.
Gibson, Mr. Horsley and Aunt Mitt. Sends her regards to Mrs. Phillotts. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W357
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. 62 Sloane St, Tues. 12 Sep
[1848] 'W ill you my ow n darling Jemie, ask Mr. Phillott to acknow ledge...' Mr. Haden's letter containing payment
for W histler's first quarter's tuition and board at Eldon Villa. Seymour and Sis accompanied her and W illie as far More Details
as Derby on their w ay to Hull. Quotes his father's letter about leaving W histler in England for the w inter, but
letting W illie return to Russia. George Prince is over from St. Petersburg and w ill visit W. Refers also to Aunt
Eliza, Mrs. Charles and the Misses Maingay. 'A M W '
MS Whistler W358
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. Aboard the S.S. "City of
Aberdeen", 14 Sep [1848] 'This is a splendid steamer, W illie and I have just been deposited here after a safe More Details
journey thank God.' Sends her regards to the Phillotts and their girls. Sis w ill forw ard W histler's letters to them.
'God bless you my ow n precious dear Son. your fond Mother.'
MS Whistler W359
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. [Aboard S.S. "City of Aberdeen"],
Fri. 15 Sep 1848. 'I have seated myself very bravely at the long table in this spacious saloon to begin w hat I
hope to keep for you my precious boy a sort of journal of our voyage.' The ship set off this morning, w ith
Captain Knocke, and passengers including the Prince of Hesse, heir to the throne of Denmark and son-in-law of
the Emperor of russia; a baby Georgie w ho is not as beautiful as Kirkie w as, his sister Emmie, and parents Mr. & More Details
Mrs Anderson of Alexandroffsky; and their stew ardess is Miss Christie. W illie cannot w rite on board ship. Asks
W histler to keep a journal and w rite once a fortnight. Sis w ill forw ard his letters. Seymour advises him to rise
early and go to bed early. Refers also to Mary; Fred Smith, Zella their late mother and Master Smith; Morrah,
Woolly and Mr. W illiam Merriellees. (Journal covers Saturday 16th and Monday 18th Sept.) '...your devoted
Mother...'
MS Whistler W360
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. [Aboard S.S. "City of Aberdeen"],
Fri. 22 Sep 1848. 'I w ished to continue my diary to you dear, dear Jemie...' W illie and she did not see Dr. and Mr.
Sharon in Copenhagen. The captain took the Prince ashore. She w ent ashore w ith Miss Anderson and Mr. and
Mrs. Armitage. They visited 'Frow Kurkin' and Thorw aldsen's mausoleum in his museum, w here she noted the More Details
sculpture she admired in the catalogue and w ill send it to him:' but I w anted your enthusiasm Jemie'. They
have seen Mr. Baird's yacht, w ith Miss Morgan aboard. Sends her regards to the Phillotts. (Journal completed on
Saturday 23rd Sept.) 'Think alw ays of w hat w ould please your Mother'
MS Whistler W361
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. "In my room", St Petersburg, 26-
7 Sept 1848. 'My ow n precious Jemie' She w rote to W histler on their arrival in Gronstadt last Saturday. They
met his father in St. Petersburg and moved into Dom Ritter. His father has been ill. Promises to send for
W histler and Mary in the summer and let W illie go to Portishead next year. She has a good portrait of W histler More Details
but not of Sis. The Armitsteads and Ben Prince have been to tea. Captain Knocker w ill be at Mr. Ropes for
dinner on the follow ing day and w ill take W histler's books back w ith him. Anna is 45 today (27 Sept.) Promises
to w rite to the Phillotts. W illie may go to Baxter's. He should see Karitzky soon. Mons. Biber has no situation
yet. W illiam Merrielees w ill reply to W histler's letter soon. '...your devoted Mother/A M W histler.'
MS Whistler W362
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg,Fri. 29 Sep 1848.
'In a letter from Aunt Alicia, dated the 19th. upon the eve of her leaving London, I have the great comfort of
finding one of your notes my darling Jemie...' She has been w alking w ith W illie and Mrs. Mirrielles. She means to More Details
send some Russian slippers to Mr. and Mrs. Charles and Miss Rose Haden. W illiam Merriellees is going to
Scotland to study for the ministry and his aunt and uncle may visit W. Regrets that Mr. Pyne pressed W histler to
sing at the Philpott's party. Mons. La Roche w ill be W illie's tutor. Mons. Biber has got a situation. '...your/fond &
anxious/Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W363
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Tuesday 3 Oct
1848. 'Do you remember my dear Jemie a Mr. Melville w ho w as staying at Mr Mirriellees last spring, from
Odessa?' Mr. Ingersoll obtained a courier's passport for him and he w as going to deliver W histler's desk and
books but Mr. W illiam Merriellees w ill take them after all. He w ill also take W histler some bonbons to remind him
of Col. Todd. She had a letter from Aunt W instanley in Kirby Lonsdale. She has been out w ith W illie and his More Details
father to buy an eye glass for Sis. W illy W yatt is 15 today and Aunt Kate describes him as 'a very superior boy'.
She hopes to hear from George and Stonington soon. Mary and Emily from next door w anted to send sw eets to
W histler and Deborah. Hopes the w eather is fine in England' that you may take w alks and sketch out of doors
w hen lessons are over.' Sends her regards to 'Mr. and Mrs. P' and his friends. Refers also to Mr. Ropes, Miss
Touchkoff, Mr., Mrs. and Miss Grant, Miss Gw yer and Mrs. Busk. 'W rite soon to cheer your/Mother.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W364
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg,Thursday 19. Oct.
1848 (European date) 'Jemie darling...' She w rote to Sis on the previous Saturday and sent a reply to
W histler's letter of 22 September. W ith the help of Coharke and Ivan, and Ivan from next door, she gave a
dinner for the American circle on the previous Thursday: Mr. and Mrs. Gillibrand, Miss Louisa Ropes, 'Mr. and Mrs.
B', Master Ingersoll, Mr. Saltenstall, Ben Prince and Mr. W illiam Maingay. They are giving a farew ell dinner for Mr.
and Mrs. Merrielees and their nephew W illiam on the follow ing day, w ith the Ellerbys, Miss Schofield and their More Details
Secretary. W illie starts to attend Baxter's school today. Asks how W histler is getting on at Mr. Phillott's. Charlie
and Georgie Anderson are attending the w edding of their sister Emily today. Miss Grant is in mourning. 'I w ish
you could see a foreigner in Turkish costume I sometimes meet you w ould try to put him in your sketchbook.
How do you progress dear Jemie? let this rule operate even upon your sketching "w hatever is w orth doing at
all is w orth doing w ell"' 'Thursday 19th.' Sis w rote on the 6th but W histler's letter did not arrive in time to be
enclosed w ith it. The emperor has made great preparations for the arrival of the Grand Duchess Olga and the
Prince of W urtemburg. 'Your Mother A M W '
MS Whistler W365
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. [St Petersburg], Fri. 20 Oct 1848.
'W hen your notes come my darling Jemie they make me feel as if you w ere so near...' Mr. Fairbanks brought
W histler's letter of 4 October. Sis w ill usually forw ard his letters to her, his father or W illie. She has sent their
spare linen to George now that Sis, Jemie and 'Aunt A' are absent. W illie is studying Latin and Russian at
Baxter's and music from Mme. Vaxmarte. Urges him to obtain some tincture of rhubarb from Seymour. W illiam More Details
Merrillies and his uncle, and Mr. Prince w ill be visiting W histler some time. W illie, Louly, Ellen, Mary and Mr. and
Mrs. Ropes remember W. 'W illie shall ask Karitzky to make impressions in W hite w ax of the Russian eagle etc.'
& she w ill give M. La Roche and Lamartine W histler's messages too. Hass is at Altona and Henry at Hirsts. Riba
is in Finland and they never see Limonias. She is glad W histler w rote to Fred Smith. Also refers to an English
lady, Mrs. Morgan, and Miss Baird. '...your devotedly attached Mother.'
MS Whistler W366
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Wed. 1 Nov 1848-
Thurs. 2 Nov 1848. 'My ow n darling Jemie' Karitzkie visited them on the previous evening: W illie had described
to him their activities on the Isle of W ight and how W histler missed him: He w ill w rite to W histler and try and
obtain a book on Russian heraldry for him. He w as grateful for the paints w hich he gave to Bruloff, w ho is ill and
unable to continue painting in the Isaacs church. Father w ill give Karitzky the rest of the paints. He is now
engaged in copying some paintings in the Hermitage done bu Bruloff for the Empress, The Italian Morning and a
mid-day scene of a peasant gathering fruit. Bruloff has painted a group of nuns, one playing the organ and tw o More Details
singing, for the Grand Duchess Leughtenberg. 'Your master looked at that sketch you did for me 'The w itch of
Endor raising Samuel' and said it w as a good effort.' The Grand Duchess Olga has returned to Court. Ivan has
just ushered in Hartoonke, the architect from Cronstadt, now married, w ith a small girl. Father and W illie w ere
delighted w ith W histler's letter. She hopes he did not sing at the Phillott's party. They have had a dinner party
for 18, including Ben Prince and his brother; Mr. Eastw ick, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, and Mrs. Leland, w ho has been
studying under M. La Martines. Julia W inans came but her brother Thomas had to stay w ith Celeste w ho w as ill.
Henry prefers going to school at Hirst's to Jourdan's; W illie likes Baxter's. M. Biber's brother now gives evening
classes at the British school. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W367
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Sun. 5 Nov. 1848.
'Dearest Jemie...' W illiam Merrielees' Uncle and Aunt leave for London on the follow ing day. She enclosed a
letter from father w ith a despatch sent by Ingersoll. Sis forw arded Anna's letters through George Prince. She is
sending slippers for W histler to give to Mrs. Phillott. An impression of the U.S. seal is in W histler's desk but More Details
Karitzkie's book on heraldry has not arrived. Captain Kruger w ill take W histler's skates. She is sorry W histler
did not see Mr. Prince but he w ill w rite in reply to him. W illie sends his love. Suggests W histler finds out from Mr.
Fairbanks w hen he w ill forw ard letters to father. Dr. Maynard and Seymour agree on the treatment of W histler's
teeth, and she hopes that Mr. W illiams in Bristol is more expert than Mr. Thomson as a dentist. 'From your fond
& faithful Mother.'
MS Whistler W368
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Tues. 21 Nov
1848. 'My ow n darling Jemie' She w ill w rite letters to W histler and Fred Smith for Mr. Prince to take in the
follow ing w eek. Father w as grateful for his presents. Petre w as not able to bring W illie back from school today More Details
because of the w eather. Captain Kruger's ship w as endangered by ice. He w ill deliver W histler's books including
Maxw ell's book on Russia, and his skates. W histler w ill spend Christmas w ith Seymour and Sis. Sends regards
to the Phillotts. '...your fond Mother.'
MS Whistler W369
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Mon. 27 Nov
1848. 'My ow n darling Jemie' Mr. Prince w ill take this letter and presents of draw ing instruments from father. More Details
W illie sent Sis some music selected by his father for Christmas. Peter has gone to fetch W illie from the school,
w here, as Jemie Baird told Miss Morgan, he is very popular. Miss Grant, Miss Tortchkoff and P. Merriellees
remember W histler kindly. 'A M W.'
MS Whistler W370
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon Villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, Mon. 4 Dec 1848
& 'Tuesday 5th' 'It w as not possible for me dearest Jemie to comply w ith your w ish last w eek to enclose you a
morning & evening prayer...' Mr. Ingersoll offered to enclose her last letter w ith the Embassy despatches. Miss
Sarah Mirriellies heard that her aunt has delivered W histler's desk and clothes to Sis at Sloane Street, w here
W histler is expected on the 15th. Tells W histler to call on Mr. and Mrs. Jno. Merriellees' son-in-law Mr. Romilly,
described by Mr. Smith as a succesful portrait painter; and on Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips, 23 Grove Street, North More Details
Brixton. She is looking forw ard to seeing Anna Maria at Madeira Cottage. John Horsley did not paint a good
likeness of Sis. She w as told a portrait of her tw o boys by a Russian officer w as on exhibition at the Academy,
and thinks from the description that it must be a copy of Desseins' by Karitzky. Asks W histler to get Mary to find
the book on Etymology to be allow ed to learn to paint. Refers also to the illnesses of M. La Roche, Henry
Gw yer's daughter Kate. They suspect Hadenskongy of stealing the teaspoons. Sends her regards to Mr. and
Mrs. Charles and Mr. and Mrs. Smith. '...Father...joins me in love to our dear children.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W371
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Mon. 11 Dec [1848] 'Read this to yourself Jemie.'
Returning from taking W illie to school she w as struck w ith the beauty of the sky reflected in the w indow s of the
W inter Palace. She remembers deaths of Kirkie and Charlie. Mrs. Gw yer has lost Paul as w ell as Kate, but she
and Miss Grant still asked for new s of Sis. Father is better. Agrees W histler should finish the year at the More Details
Phillott's. He may go to the exhibition at Westminster. Hopes he is happy w ith Seymour and Sis, and w ill w rite
w eekly by Mr. Fairbanks. Dr. Maynard in Washington is better than Thomson as a dentist. Mr. and Mrs. Gillibrand,
Mrs. Morgan and the Woods asked after W histler. W illie Woods goes to school in Cheshire. Her sister Mary
Easterbrook had a cottage at Tiverton near Bristol but she does not know if Dr. Craw ford w ent to school there.
'And now I've only room to say how precious you are to Mother.'
MS Whistler W372
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Tues. 12 Dec [1848] 'Karitzkie presented dear father w ith
the portrait of his pupil and 'brat' yesterday...Jemie dear,...' It hangs in the Chancellry. She prefers the one by
Dessein. They w ant W histler's portrait to be painted by a London artist. Tom Smith, the Scottish engineer, can More Details
recommend someone. She w ould like one of Sis w hen she is better. W illiam W inans w ill be in England soon w ith
his sister Julia en route to America. Miss Henley's brother left on the previous day and intends to call in Sloane
Street. She forw ards a letter from Mary, w hich W illie w ill be replying to shortly. 'Mother'
MS Whistler W373
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, Wed. 13 Dec 1848. 'If I had know n
yesterday dear Jemie...' She mailed a letter to Mr. Harrison on the previous day so that Sis w ould not have to
pay postage. Mr. Saltenstall is going to London today and w ill take W histler's French Grammar and, as a
Christmas present, Don Quixote. He comes from Sis's home tow n and w ill call on her and Seymour. W illie is More Details
having trouble w ith the English boys at school. Father has heard from Geo. Prince in Berlon. She has not had
time to w rite to Mary. The W inans are coming to dinner. Asks to be remembered to Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Dr.
Booth, Mr. Gibson, the Phillips, and Mr. Smith, w ho has recommended a portrait painter. Aunt E at Preston
should send her letters to St. Petersburg and not Alexandroffsky. 'Your devotedly attached Mother A M W histler'
MS Whistler W374
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [62 Sloane Street, London]. [St Petersburg], Fri. 22 Dec
1848, Mon. 1 Jan 1849, Thurs. 4 Jan 1849. 'W hile father is at luncheon w ith Mr. Ingersoll & W W inans I w ill
thank you my ow n darling Jemie for the note concluded on the 7th. received today.' She expects a letter from
Sis. She heard from Cousin Mary McNeill in America, w ho is engaged to Adolphe Rodew alde, about her mother,
cousin Donald, and Jule. Asks M. Adhemar's terms for teaching W histler French and German. Suggests W histler
visits Uncle W instanley before returning to Russia in the summer. Mr. Watkins is a fine teacher at the British More Details
school, w here M. Biber teaches languages. Peter is off to collect W illie for the holidays. W illie w as asked to go
to the Ropes' and to Mrs. Morgan's Christmas parties, but the Revillons are taking him w ith his friends
Vanderfleet, Charlie, Hen and Philly to the W inans, at Alexandroffsky. They have had letters from W histler's
brother George and her sister Mary in Baltimore that they saw Mr. Joseph Rops and his bride on their
honeymoon. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W375
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [62 Sloane Street, London]. St Petersburg, Mon. 13 Dec
1848/25 Dec 1848. 'My ow n darling Jemie' Wonders if W histler spent Christmas day at Sloane Street or 47
Brompton Crescent. She heard from Seymour of the arrival of Debo's baby girl. W illie is spending the day at the
Harrison's, w ith Annie Harrison, the Eastw icks and M. La Martine. Karel is now serving tea to them, Mr. Ingersoll More Details
and W illiam W inans having dined w ith them. She thinks W inans may take a lady w ith him w hen he returns to
America w ith Julia. They have just received a box of food sent by his brother George last summer. Mr. Eastw ick
is taking Charlie and Phil to join Ned and Hass in Hamburg. Dr. Rogers suggests that W illie w ould be better to
join W histler at school in England. Also refers to Mr. Fairbanks, Mrs. Nichols, Mary, and Mr. Merrillees. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W376
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. [Tuesday 26 December 1848] 'Karitzky has been here
lately to recommend a draughtsman to father,' he is copying w ork in the Hermitage but w ill w rite and thank
W histler for the paints, w hich father gave him. Asks W histler to make a sketch of Sis's baby sleeping, since More Details
Mary says she is so beautiful. Mrs. Gw yer and Miss Grant w ere delighted to hear about the baby. Asks W histler
to call on Mr. and Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Smith, Mr. Gibson, and Dr. Pootts and family. Asks Seymour about charges
on letters. 'Tuesday 26th' W illie cannot w rite to W histler this time. Asks W histler to w rite and get Mr. Fairbanks
to forw ard his letter immediately. 'My heart embraces you all.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W377
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, c/o Messrs Harrison, W inans & Eastw ick, No 1 Crooked
Lane Chambers, London. [St Petersburg], Mon. 8 Jan 1849. 'No letter yet from Sloane St! w hat can be the
reason of Seymours silence!' Hopes Sis w ill find time to w rite, w hile Mary looks after the baby. She has not
heard from W histler for a month. She had from Grandmother an account of the death of Abby Stanton. W illie More Details
and Vanderfleet spent Christmas eve w ith the Revillons. Mr. Ingersoll took her to a children's party at the
W inans. Mrs. Revillon has been married to Mr. W inans father for about a year. W illiam & Celeste and Julia
W inans, Mr. and Mrs Schultz and famly, Charlie Eastlake w ere there. W illie spent the night w ith Mrs. Harrison.
Anna is going to visit the Ellerbys next day; and w ith father to dine w ith Mr. Eastw ick next Thursday on
Edw ard's birthday. Mr. Maingay heard recently from Emma. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W378
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. [St Petersburg], Sat. 20 Jan 1849. 'I almost am persuaded
that I ought not to w rite you this time as dear fathers letter w ill convey to you our united love & thoughts
about you our precious Jemie,' She is going to visit Mrs. Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. Ropes, Aunt Louisa and W illie are
going riding. The previous day they had a children's party, w ith the tw o W illies, the Handysides, Woods, More Details
Vanderfleet, 'Charlie Eastlake and Hen H', Phil, and Helen and Kate w ho w ere brought by Miss MacMaster. The
Morgans could not come. Mr. Fairbank sent a letter w ith the American new s to father. She w ill w rite to Mrs.
Haden. Sends her love to Sis, Seymour and the baby; Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Merriellees; Mr. and Mrs. Phillips and
Aunt Maria. 'I only w arn you not to be a butterfly sporting about from one temptation to idleness to another...'
'...your anxious and loving Mother, A M W '
MS Whistler W379
Letter from Mrs A. W histler (and Maj. W ) to James McNeill W histler. Feb 28/March 12 1849 & 2 w eeks later:
Thursday 22nd [March 1849] 'Feby 28th-March 12 49' 'I am ill my dear James-' They received a letter from Sis
saying W histler felt embarressed sometimes in keeping his pledge of temperance. Tells him how important this More Details
pledge is to his parents. (unsigned) 'Thursday 22nd' Father w as too ill to continue his letter. W illie is w ell. She
w ould like Sis to read the book Now and Then w hich she has been reading to father, as w ell as Bancroft's
History of the United States. 'Pray for your Mother. & let love to Jesus unite us.'
MS Whistler W381
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. nd. [after 6 Jan] [early 1849] 'For dear Jemie from Mother.'
'As an Ambassador from one Court to another is private property...' Mr. Bagby's behaviour in public is to be
regretted. He presented himself to the Emperor w ith his secretary Mr. Ingersoll on the 6th, attended only by his More Details
valet W hitaka as his Chasseur, and refused to conform to normal procedures. He has called on the W histlers
but she does not w ish to receive him. 'Now laugh at this or lament over the disgrace to our country, then tear
up my evidence against the man' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W382
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Thursday 15 Feb 1849. 'My ow n precious Jemie' Letters
from his brother George and Mr. Prince w ere delivered by Artelzich, from 'H W histler and E' (Harrison W inan &
Eastlake), and Mr. Fairbank's letter for father has come w ith new s from America. 'It is quite natural you should
think of all others, you should prefer the profession of an Artist, your father did so before you, I have often More Details
congratulated myself his talents w ere more usefully applied & I judge that you w ill experience how much
greater your advantage, if fancy sketches, studies &c are merely for your hours of leisure.' Karitzky came to
enquire how to get to America w here Bruloff is going for his health. Mrs. Ropes w ould like to hear from W. Asks
W histler to tell Mary and Sis that Breckert is dead. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W383
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, Mon 19 Feb, Tuesday 20th. Sat 24 Feb.
[1849] 'My ow n dear Jemie' They have just received the letter forw arded by Mr. Fairbanks from Sloane Street.
They think W histler has w asted the long vacation by not follow ing the advice of Seymour and Sis. W illie thought
the private theatricals he attended sounded like some described in Punch. She disapproved of his scene
painting: 'I am not sorry you succeeded so little to your satisfaction...' W histler should not have criticized Mr.
Bagby. Mr. Ingersoll thinks he looks impressive, and father says he is talented but he drinks too much. She More Details
expects W histler w ill now be back at school. Suggests he w rites again to Mrs. Ropes. W illie has been w orking
hard but is going out skating for a bit. Ben Prince is supervising the testing of the new bridge over the Neva at
Alexandroffsky. Father w as given his commission as Engineer of the Woolw ich at Cronstadt by 'Prince M' on 23
February. Refers also to Mrs. Merrielees, Miss Sarah; Ellen, Loully and Aillie Ropes; Henry and Annie Harrison;
'Mary E' (Mary Easterbrook?); Mrs. Ropes' sister's engagement to Mr. Miller of Greenock; George Prince's
engagement to Miss Marion Hall; Mrs. F. Baird; W illy W yatt; Aunt Kate and Amos; Mme. Zagothkin; and their
servant Mussen. 'Adieu dear, dear boy. Your fond Mother/A M W '
MS Whistler W384
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, Fri. 9 Mar 1849-Sat. 10th. 'My ow n dear
Jemie' Father is still w eak after the cholera. She has answ ered Seymour's letter and just received one from Sis More Details
enclosing W histler's to W illie. Urges W histler not to break his pledge of temperance, and to remember Aunt
Kate's book Conquest and Self Conquest. Sends her love to Sis and the baby and hopes Sis w ill be painted by
Boxall. ...'soon again you shall have a letter from your fond Mother.'
MS Whistler W385
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, Fri 16 Mar 1849. 'Jemie dear...' 'Dr. R' (Dr.
Rogers?) has w arned father that the climate is bad for him, but going to London they hope w ill do him good. Mr. More Details
and Mrs. Gillibrand are very w orried about Mr. Morgan w ho w as attacked by a bear. Sends her regards to Mary,
Mr. Eastw ick and Mr. Fairbanks, and advises W histler to follow Seymour's advice. Refers also to Mrs. Freeman,
W illie, Mrs. James Catley and Rhoda, Marion and Fanny. 'W illie is at school or w ould unite his love w ith/Mothers.'
MS Whistler W386
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs A. W histler, 62 Sloane St. Sat 17 Mar 1849, Mon 19, Tues 20th. 'My
dear Mother' Sends her a small sketch of a young street sw eeper w hich he did for a scrapbook, w hich Mr.
Eastw ick w ill take. He did one of the baby Annie w hich Seymour finished for him. He w ill do another on his ow n
and send it. He w ill reply to W illie's letter after father's, and w ill w rite to Edw ard. Mr. Lloyd dined w ith them one
day. W histler has been attending lectures by Mr. Leslie at the Royal Academy, about Reynold's, Stothard,
Bew ick's w oodcuts, Hogarth's Marriage piece in The Rake's Progress w hich she can see in father's copy of the More Details
Works of Hogarth, and West's Death on a Pale horse. Seymour gave W histler a print by Fuseli of The Lazar
House after Milton, 'really a very fine thing tho' much exaggerated.' Hopes Mr. Eastw ick w ill see and report w ell
of W histler's portrait by Boxall. Boxall gave W histler Mrs. Jameson's History of The Early Italian Painters in the
series of Knight Weekly Volumes. He has also been reading Tyhler's Universal History. 'Your affectionate Son
Jemie'
MS Whistler W387
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Mon 16 Apr [1849] 'This scrap found among your revered
fathers papers w ill seem sacred to you now my ow n dear James,' She has been w riting to Grandmother and More Details
W histler's Uncle McNeill and feels her loss deeply as she is sure W histler and Sis are doing now . 'May He
comfort you is the prayer of your Mother.'
MS Whistler W388
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Alexandroffsky, [Baltimore], Thurs 10 May 1849. 'It is in
vain for me to w ish to be w ith you my ow n dear Jemie,' She has been w inding up their affairs and embarks w ith
W illie on Saturday 19th. They stayed w ith Mr. Mirrielees last w eek and are now w ith the Harrisons w here little
Olga is getting used to them. Mr. Harrison is paying for the shipment of their furniture, w hich they w ill divide More Details
w ith George in America. She hopes Grandmother w ill live w ith them. Their father has gone to joine Joe, Kirkie
and Charlie. She w as helped by the expressions of condolence, from W histler and Sis and Mary, and the
Emperor and the Count. She has said goodbye to Mrs. W inans and her five w eek old boy, and looks forw ard to
seeing Annie. Sends her love to Seymour, his mother, Rose, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles. 'Your afflicted but grateful
Mother A M W.'
MS Whistler W389
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Binghampton. Stonington, 23 Aug 1849. 'I felt
disappointed my ow n dear Jemie to receive only a few lines from George yesterday w hen I w as expecting you,'
Hopes he can come before a w eek Sunday. W illie misses him. She hopes Mary is looking after him, and he is
amused by 'Cousin Julia's porte folio'. Sends her love to his sister. She has made enquiries from Mr. Maxw ell More Details
about a school at Fairfield, w hich w ould be convenient for seeing George and Mary. Mary Brennan says James
and Tom w ill help w hen she comes to move from Aunt Kate and Uncle Palmer's house. Grandmother sends her
love. Refers also to W. W inans, Mrs. Chase and Mr. Grey. Contrasts her letter w ith Punch. 'Your fond/Mother/A M
W.'
MS Whistler W390
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Pomfret, 9 Apr 1850. 'My precious Jemie' She received his
letter of the previous Friday. W illie has been playing w ith Lloyd. W histler must return from visiting George in
New York in a w eek. She hopes he w ill see Mr. Maxw ell and George Prince and is glad he had a pleasant talk
w ith Gen. Smith. Sends her regards to Mary and Mr. Rutter. Edw ard Eastw ick has w ritten to W. Refers also to More Details
Grandmother, Mrs. Searles, Aunt Maria, Jack, cousin Donald, 'If a sketch of Alicia H is among the box of papers
forw arded [to brother George] by Mr. Ropes- Boston- bring it me in your trunk.' Asks him to collect W illie's shoe
horn from Uncle Palmer's. She does not expect to see Cousin Mary's husband "Mr R" [Mr. Rodew ald] before they
leave for Europe. 'God bless you & send you safe home to your fond Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W391
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Irving Place, New York]. Pomfret, Thurs 11 Apr 1850. 'My
dearest Jemie' She w ill enclose her letter in Grandmother's to Aunt Maria. Hopes W histler w ill start for
Stonington on Tuesday. W illie w as sorry Cousin Mary and George Prince w ere staying w ith Aunt Maria in New
York so they w ill not see them. Mary can take some of Johnies' clothes to Sloane Street for the little boy, and More Details
some books w hich Sis can send on to Miss Eliza Maingay. Aunt Eliza can send some other books to Mary Smith
at Hope Farm. W histler must call on Mr. Maxw ell and may also go to an art gallery. Asks him to tell George the
portrait by Ross arrived safely. Refers also to Aunts 'A' and 'E' [Alicia & Eliza] at Preston, and their brother
W illiam's daughter; Mrs. Edw ard Ormerod; Mrs. Sandland; and John E. Forbes. 'I am your devotedly fond &
anxious/Mother/A M W histler.'
MS Whistler W392
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Military Academy, West Point, State of New York].
Pomfret, Tuesday 10 Jun 1851. 'My ow n precious James.' Uncle Palmer and his children drove w ith them over to
Norw ich on Friday. They arrived late at Grandmother's in Pomfret. She had heard from George at New Haven
that W histler w as to share a room w ith Vinton at West Point. Sends her regards to Major Bartletts. Edw ard More Details
Allen is going to enter the naval school at Anapolis. W illie, Mary and Grandmother send their love. Refers also
to his sister, Annie and Julie, 'Miss Anna', Ellen, Holbrook, Sam, and Cousin Kate Prince. '...your w idow ed
Mother/ A M W.'
[W histler can only have been at West Point a few days, started c. 5 June]
MS Whistler W393
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, State of New York.
[Pomfret], Thursday 10-11 July 1851. 'Grandmother has just said good night to W illie & I, charging us each to
enclose her love & blessing for you dearest Jemie.' W histler has been at West Point five w eeks and she w ants
to know if he passed his medical examination. Sam has heard several times from J. Holbrook. Gen. Sw ift w ould
like to hear from W histler too, and referred in his letter to W histler's reception by [his father's friend?] Mr. More Details
Bartlett and the Hon. Mr. Kemble. His brother [George] and sister[-in-law ] at New Haven have a child. Encloses
a letter from Sis. W illie is joining Cousin Kate, Nellie and Jacks at Stonington in August, and Mary is going to
Springfield. Refers also to Mrs. Eldredge, Mrs. Phinney, Dr. Vinter and his daughters, Eliza? and Uncle McNeill,
'Jacks and Hen C', Mr. P. Gurgy and his father, and Anna. '...in pity w rite/soon to your/fond & anxious/Mother.'
[18 June 1851. George Worther W histler is at New haven. Rev 1955 W /119]
MS Whistler W394
Pomfret, Wednesday 6 Aug 1851. 'Your letters my ow n precious Jemie are like Angels visits...' She is leaving
w ith Grandmother to visit W histler on Tuesday. W histler should w rite to Debo and Seymour. Cadet Vinter's
Grandmother w ants to hear from him too. Mrs. Gellibrand w ill w rite to W histler shen she has read the book he
gave her, Frank Fairleigh. Aunt Kate w anted W histler to see some verses in Punch about the fountain at the More Details
Crystal Palace. Mary heard from Mrs. Barnes that W histler w as too short sighted to stay at West Point. To
amuse James Stoddart 'I shew ed him Old England & read your piece about the Abbot to him, en passant-...'
W illie passed his school exams w ell. He left for New Haven w ith Richmond this morning, w here he w ill see
Mary's first child. Refers also to Emma Maingay, Amos, Jim H[olbrook], Mrs. Cozens of Cozens Hotel, Dr. and Mrs.
V[intner] & Mrs. Parkes & Mr. Grey. 'Ever your devoted & w idow ed Mother/A M W histler.'
MS Whistler W395
Stonington, Wednesday 27 Aug 1851. 'My beloved Jemie' Major Bartlett collected them at the ferry, and they
w ere w elcomed by 'Grandma C', Aunty [Kate Palmer?], Eliza, Mr. Flagg, Nurse and Sarah. Cousin Josee Richards
next door looked 'beautiful enough for one of Bruloffs subjects.', and her tw o year old son Mackey takes after
Gen. Sw ift. She also visited George, Mary and their son 'G W histler W ' at New Haven w here George w as More Details
inspecting the railraod being constructed. Describes the advantages of living at Scarsdale. W illie and Jacks get
on very w ell together. She is going to Pomfret on the follow ing Saturday. Miss Maria W hitehouse reported that
W histler told her he had another demerit. Suggests W histler calls on his father's friend Mr. Bartlett. Refers also
to Miss Hill, Mr. Popham, Cousin S. Lew is, Cousin Jule, M. Rodew alde, W illy W yatt, Mr. and Mrs. Jones, 'Pullie', C.
Ingersoll, Kate and W illie Prince; and her ow n children Charlie and Johnie. '...think of your w idow ed Mother A M
W histler and w rite soon to her.'
MS Whistler W396
Pomfret, Tuesday 16 Sept [1851] 'Jemie my ow n loved son...' Frank Vinton's sisters read her his letter. Gen.
Totter w rote from the Department in Washington to say W histler had acquired 40 demerits in tw o months, and More Details
w ould have to leave if he got 200 in the year. W hen his brother George visited West Point W histler's room-
mate said how lazy he w as. W illie w as shocked to hear this. Refers also to their servant Mary, Dr. Parks, Eliza,
'Proff B & Capt B' [Bartlett], and Jacks. 'do/not let/the short/distance/make you/forget your/brother &/Mother/A
M W.'
MS Whistler W397
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, N York. Pomfret, Tuesday 23-
24 Sept 1851. 'My ow n precious Jemie' Tells him to w rite to her c/o Mr. A. Jones, 16 Broadw ay, Brooklyn, w here
she hopes to meet 'Mary R' [Rodew ald] and her husband. Suggests he w rites to Aunt Alicia w ho is w ith Uncle
McNeill in London. John Banks is going to Anapolis, Lloyd to Brow n's University. W illy heard Sam say W histler
had 30 demerits, so this must be common know ledge. Sends her regards to the Bartletts. Refers also to More Details
Grandmother, Eliza, Mr. Flagg, Fredrich and Mary, Gen. Sw ift and his son MacRea, Sis, the Maingays, 'Mary B', G.
Dw ight, Mrs. Park, Middy Allen, Mr. Barnes and W illiam, Dr. Parlus, Georgy, Phinny and parents, Miss Chandler
and E. Bow ers, Dr. W illiams, "Aunt Debby", Mr. Titry, Bridget and Moris, and Mrs. Vallance, 'Capt B' [Bartlett?],
Aunt Mitt, Uncle Clarke, Annie, the Misses Vinton, and her servant Mary. '...w ith the blessing of your Mother A M
W.'
MS Whistler W398
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [West Point]. [Sept x Oct 1851] '...know s he cannot-go to
see you for farew ell.' Cousin Jose Richards says her father Gen. Sw ift is going on a seven month tour w ith his
son Mac Rea as far as Egypt. Prof Bartlett w ill be interested. Tells W histler to call [the Bartletts?] and thank More Details
them for their kindness to her. Aunt Kate liked them. Hopes W histler is w orking hard at school and w ill w rite to
W illie. (unsigned).
[Refers to W illies departure to Columbia?]
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Pomfret, Monday 6 Oct 1851. 'My ow n precious Jemie' W histler's letter arrived today enclosed in a note from Mr.
Jones. Commends brother George as an example of diligence. Hopes Gen. Totter's reports w ill be more
favourable. After visiting W histler last w eek she returned w ith W illy and Aunt Kate to 'Grandma C' at 80 More Details
Jecolamon Street. Then W illy W yatt and Jacks escorted them to the boat and their servant Jim met them on
arrival. Grandmother is ill, and Donie alw ays hungry. 'Mary B' w as glad W histler liked her cake. Uncle Sw ift may
stay w ith Sis in London. Seymour w as not able to be of much help to Uncle McNeill, w ho w as fully occupied.
Refers also to Ned Denison and his family, Dr. W illiams, Sam H[olbrook], Lloyd, Mrs. Bow ers, Mrs. Boote, Aunt
Mitt, and Miss Haden. 'God bless you!/ever. A M W.'
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Pomfret, 15 Oct 1851. 'My ow n precious Jemie,' Asks W histler to w rite to W illie w ho is very depressed. Mary is
taking Donie back to Stonington as Aunt Kate w ished. Asks W histler to tell Prof. Bartlett that she is sending him More Details
some peached she bought from Butler the Blacksmith. She thinks Charlie Bartlett a fine boy. Grandmother and
Mary send their love. Johnie [John Banks] and Ed Allen passed their exams at Anapolis. A cadet at West Point
called Alston is related to Mr. Porcher, a cousin of hers, w ho married Alston's aunt. Refers also to Mrs. Barnes &
W illiam; and Mrs. Corbett. '...the tenderest love you /Mother'
MS Whistler W401
Pomfret, Wednesday 22 Oct 1851. 'We have had family prayer dearest Jemie...' Grandmother sends her love to More Details
W histler and the Bartletts. Mr. Prince mentioned W histler in his letter from St. Petersburg. Urges W histler to
w rite to her and W illie. Jacks is studying at Columbia College. Mary returns from Stonington on Saturday. Mrs.
Giles Eldridge's funeral is the follow ing day. '...your anxious but ever affectionate/Mother.'
MS Whistler W402
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York State. Pomfret,
Thursday 13 Nov 1851. 'Well darling Jemie...' Anna, had a letter from James Holbrook. Anna's beau Lloyd took
W illie shooting. Aunt Alicia w rote that neither the Harrisons or Uncle McNeill w ould be returning this year. Gen.
Sw ift is staying w ith Uncle and Aunt W instanley. Debo has been entertaining her Uncle and cousin [Sw ift]. More Details
Suggests W histler w rites to W illy W yatt in New Orleans. Grandmother sends her love to Mrs. Bartlett. Also
refers to W illie's schoolmate Perry; Captain Byrie; George [brother] and Mary [W histler]; Mrs. MacBeth;
Kossuth; Mary; the deaths of Mrs. Profit and "Aunt Debby"; Mr. Parks; Miss Davis' brother George; Mr. Fitz's son;
Mrs. Searles; Kate Prince; and Mr. W illiams. 'w rite soon/to your fond/ Mother/ A M W.'
MS Whistler W403
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York State. Pomfret,
Tuesday 25-26 Nov 1851. 'How are you my darling Jemie?' Mary and Anna miss W. She read Kossuth's
speeches to Grandmother and W illie and w ill send on the report in the paper to W. She remembers discussing
the Hungarian uprising w ith his father. If Kossuth visits West Point W histler may be able to sketch him. Mr. and
Mrs. Rutter, w hose son is going to Anapolis, intend to call on W. Uncle Sw ift w ill be relieved to hear of W histler's More Details
improvement. W histler's sister is being painted by Boxall. Seymour and Sis have been entertaining Gen. Sw ift,
McRea and Miss Chew . George may visit W histler in December. Refers also to Mr. Minot; Annie [Haden]; Ben
Prince's daughter Kate; W illie's schoolmates Johnnie Burnham and David King; 'Mrs. P'[ark] at the rectory;
Lloyd; Miss Hill; Eliza Flagg; Aunt Kate; & the death of the Davises' son George; & Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. Harrison and
his family, except for Henry, are in Paris. Mr. Park sends his regards to W. '...your w idow ed Mother/ A M W.'
MS Whistler W404
Pomfret, 17-19 December 1851. 'Just as w e w ere despairing of ever receiving any answ er to our poor scraw ls
to you dearest Jemie, your cheering report last w eek came,...' She w ill w rite and tell Sis. 'Capt. B' considers More Details
W histler's principles are all right. Mary w ill take some sw eets for George to deliver to W histler w hen she visits
Springfield at Christmas. George is going to visit Mary and 'G W histler W ' in Baltimore. She sends her regards to
the Bartletts. Refers also to Grandmother; the Bow ers; Mrs. Yales; & W illie and 'E.B.' taking lessons at Mrs.
Park's; 'In haste, Ever your devoted/W idow ed Mother/Anna M W histler.'
MS Whistler W405
Pomfret, Thursday 15-16 Jan 52. 'My ow n precious Jemie,' George reported W histler's 'creditable' performance
in the examinations. Refers him to his father's injunctions of obedience. W illie has jointed Dr. Park and his
senior pupils to study German. Sends her regards to Prof. Bartlett and family. Her cottage at Scarsdale w ill be More Details
ready in April. W illy W yatt is staying w ith Mary and w orking in his brother's counting house. Hass is painting
frescos for the Eastw ick's new house. 'Mary B' has returned from holiday. Refers also to Eliza and her husband,
the pastor Mr. Flagg; Aunt Kate; Mrs. Searles; Mr. Camps; A. Brew er; Aunt [Alicia] and Uncle McNeill; Mrs. Parks;
May; Sis, Emma Maingay and Annie [Haden]; Miss Hirst; Grandmother; the W idow Eldredge, Helen and
Constance; Mrs. W ilkinson; and Edmund Allen. 'W rite soon to/your w idow ed/Mother/A.M.W.'
MS Whistler W406
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, State of New York. Pomfret,
Tuesday 10-11 Feb [1852] 'My ow n dear Jemie', Acknow ledges W histler's letter. His reports are now sent direct
to brother George. She w as glad to hear of W histler's improvement in French. Hopes W histler w ill manage to
'bone' for a furlough to visit her in Scarsdale. Mr. Rutter and Thomas are helping her to move. If W illie passes
his exams he w ill escort Grandmother to Stonington. Urges W histler to w rite to Mrs. Gellibrand in St.
Petersburg, Sis and Aunt Alicia. Asks if he has read the tw o-volume history book she gave him. She is glad he
enjoys reading the new spaper cuttings she sends. Asks him to advise Mrs. Bartlett to get The Childs Paper for More Details
Neva. Dr. Park is taking his pupils Sam and Mason to Europe, w hile Mrs. Park stays w ith Dr. W illiams. If Captain
Brew erton still w ants his son to go to school in Pomfret, W histler could tell him that Mr. Miller seems a good
teacher and preacher. Refers also to Mrs. Bartlett & family; George's w ife Mary, and the baby; Mrs Ducatel; Mrs
Searles; Mrs. W ilkinson; Frank; Ed Allen and his aunt; 'Uncle P'[almer] & Aunt Kate; Dr. Hyde; Miss Jane Simpson
of Kirby Lonsdale; the Bow ers; Anna, her brother, and Netty; and the death of MacRea, w hom W histler w ould
have met at Cousin Jose Richards in Brooklyn, and w ho looked very like his grandfather Gen. Sw ift. 'Mary B' w as
delighted to hear from W. '...your/devotedly attached w idow ed/parent./A M W.'
MS Whistler W406a
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, State of New York. Pomfret,
Tuesday 10-11 Feb [1852] 'My ow n dear Jemie', Acknow ledges W histler's letter. His reports are now sent direct
to brother George. She w as glad to hear of W histler's improvement in French. Hopes W histler w ill manage to
'bone' for a furlough to visit her in Scarsdale. Mr. Rutter and Thomas are helping her to move. If W illie passes
his exams he w ill escort Grandmother to Stonington. Urges W histler to w rite to Mrs. Gellibrand in St.
Petersburg, Sis and Aunt Alicia. Asks if he has read the tw o-volume history book she gave him. She is glad he
enjoys reading the new spaper cuttings she sends. Asks him to advise Mrs. Bartlett to get The Childs Paper for More Details
Neva. Dr. Park is taking his pupils Sam and Mason to Europe, w hile Mrs. Park stays w ith Dr. W illiams. If Captain
Brew erton still w ants his son to go to school in Pomfret, W histler could tell him that Mr. Miller seems a good
teacher and preacher. Refers also to Mrs. Bartlett & family; George's w ife Mary, and the baby; Mrs Ducatel; Mrs
Searles; Mrs. W ilkinson; Frank; Ed Allen and his aunt; 'Uncle P'[almer] & Aunt Kate; Dr. Hyde; Miss Jane Simpson
of Kirby Lonsdale; the Bow ers; Anna, her brother, and Netty; and the death of MacRea, w hom W histler w ould
have met at Cousin Jose Richards in Brooklyn, and w ho looked very like his grandfather Gen. Sw ift. 'Mary B' w as
delighted to hear from W. '...your/devotedly attached w idow ed/parent./A M W.'
MS Whistler W407
Pomfret, 3 Mar 1852. 'My ow n dear James,' Asks W histler to w rite to his brother George w hose w ife Mary died a
w eek ago. The baby is all right. Mentions W histler's father, and urges him to turn to God. Grandmother is ill.
They are making preparations to leave, and to part w ith the Bow ers. W illie and Lloyd collected their book from More Details
the school w here Messrs. Sessions, Burton and Morris w ere helping Dr. Park to pack for his trip w ith Sam and
Mason. W illie is sitting his exams at Mr. Spalding's. Anna has left for New Orleans w ith her brother Perry and his
w ife. Aunt Alicia and Mrs. Sandlands send W histler their love. She sends her love to the Bartletts and intends to
w rite to Sis. 'A M W.'
[Mary Ann W histler 25 Feb 1852 nee Ducatel, Rev 1955 W /119 date from family bible of Ross W histler]
MS Whistler W408
Stonington, Thursday 22 Apr [1852] 'My dear James' Urges W histler to w rite to Sis and Aunt Kate. According to
Emma Maingay Sis is not strong, and A M W histler w ould like to visit her. She may also visit Cousin Julia R[ ] in More Details
May w hen W illie has gone to Scarsdale to study for college. George Prince in Leeds w as pleased to hear
W histler passed his examinations. Refers also to Gen. Sw ift; Dr. Parks; Mr., Mrs. and Henry Harrison; Mr. and
Mrs. Bartlett; and the deaths of grandmother, and of Mrs. Ducatel's daughters Mary, and Mrs Jones. '...your
afflicted/but ever affectionate/w idow ed Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W409
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York State.
Norw ich,Monday 3-4 May 1852. 'Aunt Kate and Uncle Palmer came over to meet me and take me back to
Stonington this afternoon... my precious James.' 'Cousin Flagg' invited her to dinner. W histler's brother [George] More Details
w as very w orried about W histler's demerits, and told W illie and Jacks w hen they visited him. W illie goes to
study under Mr. Ollsten at Scarsdale shortly but he may see W histler w hen they visit Mrs. Bartlett in June. Anna
[?] can then forw ard W histler's song to Sis by Mary Rodew alde. '...your afflicted but fond Mother A M W.'
MS Whistler W410
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Stonington, Tues 13 nd. [13 July 1852] 'Jemie my son' Col.
Lee w rote that W histler had passed his examinations in June, and George w as very relieved. W illie has left More Details
w ith the Ducatels and Georgie, and she w ill follow them shortly to Scarsdale. W illie is going to Columbia next
year. Refers also to Mr. Bootts, Grandmother, Mary; Eliza & Mr. Flagg; Mr. and Mrs. Prince, and Aunt Kate. '...your
devoted Mother. A M W '
MS Whistler W411
Scarsdale, Thursday 29-31 July 1852. 'How shall I concentrate my thoughts of my dear Jemie to induce him to
read them & reply?' Asks him if the Bartletts w ere involved in the fire on the Steamer Henry Clay, since Mrs
Bartlett w as reported killed. She expects Eliza, Mr. Flagg and their baby W illiam McNeill (w hose great
grandmother Camman is its godmother) to come to the cottage on Saturday, and George w ith his baby later, More Details
and Sis perhaps the follow ing summer. W illie studies under Mr. Olsen and spends his spare time w ith Lou
Popham. Hopes W histler w ill go to the World's Fair in New York w ith them to see the w orks of Art there. Asks if
he has accepted Mr. Weir's invitation to see his studio. Sends her regards to Childes. '...your fond/&
anxious/Mother/A M W.'
[Maria "Kitty" Bailey killed in sinking late July 1852. See 1/90 How many w orld's fairs?]
MS Whistler W412
Scarsdale Cottage, 7 July [1852] 'My thoughtless cadet/but very dear Son.' W histler's brother George w ill see
W histler on Saturday and could leave her a note at Mr. Popham's office or W illiamsbridge. Otherw ise she w ill More Details
w ait w ith W illie until they hear from Mrs. Bartlett before coming to see W histler on Tuesday, since W histler w ill
not w rite to them. Suggests he w rites to Mrs.Gellibrand. She may visit Uncle MacNeill in Brooklyn. '...your
w idow ed Mother/A M W histler.'
MS Whistler W413
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York. Scarsdale, 3 Sep
1852. 'My dear Son' Aunt Kate, 'Uncle P' and Emma have been assisted by Ellen Bow er and Kate Prince during
the grave illness of Julie Palmer. She is sorry W illie could not visit W histler at camp but glad that this induced
W histler to w rite. They w ill call on Mrs. Bartlett and bring W histler his case of instruments late in the month. More Details
She encloses a letter from George. Asks if he attends church w ith Childes and still shares a room w ith him.
Hopes he enjoys draw ing lessons and likes the American artists as much as he loved Karitzkie and Boxall. Gen.
Totten's family must regret that W histler is not follow ing his father's example. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison and five
children have arrived in Philadelphia. Refers also to Adolfe Rodew alde and Loulou; Georgie and Mary. '...your
poor /Mother.'
MS Whistler W414
Scarsdale, Sunday 12 Sep 1852. 'My ow n loved Jemie' She hopes both W histler and W illie w ill realise the
importance of belonging to the church. Annie Davis, Clem Popham and Shep Campbell w ere at a service
recently held by Bishop Chase. Ellen Bow ers, Annie and her elder sister Emma have been to visit Anna, and she More Details
hopes Gen. Sw ift w ill come to see her, and that W histler w ill bring Childes in the summer. She may leave for
England in October. Seymour w rites that Sis has a baby boy. George is too busy even to visit his baby in
Baltimore. W illie is going to school at St. James w ith the sons of Mr. Alexander of Baltimore. Kate Prince is still
nursing Julie Palmer. Refers also to 'Aunt A[licia]' at Preston; Eliza Flagg; 'your dearest and nearest cousin
W histler W histler McN.'; Jacks; 'Mary B'; and the Bartletts. '...your w idow ed Mother A M W.'
MS Whistler W415
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point. Scarsdale, 20 nd. [Sept
1852] 'My dearest Jemie' If Miss Rittie can accomodate them, she, Cousin Kate Prince and W illie w ill come to
visit W histler on the follow ing Friday. She probably leaves for England on 14 October. She feels w eak and now More Details
understands the scriptural expression 'the grasshopper is a burthen'. She heard from Grandma that Sis had
given birth to a boy. 'As ever your devoted Mother/A M W.'
[BP II Res 1/106. Curious - can this be after 1/83?]
MS Whistler W416
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Military Academy, West Point, State of New York]. 80
Jerolamon St, Brooklyn, 6 Oct 1852. 'W hen you know my dearest James...' She asked W histler's Professor of
Draw ing Mr. Weir w hat materials she should send him and encloses his reply. She sends her regards to Childes, More Details
and something for W histler to take to Mrs. Bartlett. Gen. Sw ift if w orried about W histler's w ork and may visit
him. She hopes W histler's attitude has changed since he visited her. Asks him to w rite to W illie and Sis. She is
setting out for England soon. 'Your ever devoted Mother.'
MS Whistler W417
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to W histler, George, W illie and Jemie. 62 Sloane St, Thurs. 18-19 Nov 1852. 'Do you
recollect Doctor Playfair? I think you must my dear Jemie...' Playfair, the husband of Seymour's cousin Margery,
once a favourite of Sir Robert Peel, is now a gentleman in w aiting to Prince Albert. He came to see w hat Emma
and Sis thought of the Duke [of Wellington]'s obsequies in St. Paul's. The American Col. Colt, w ho knew Major
W histler, invited her to see the funeral procession from his rooms on Piccadilly. Mr. and Mrs. T. Smith, w ho
introduced W histler to Boxall, w ere there. Mrs. Morrah, 'Mrs. H.', Rose and Seymour saw it from the Athanaeum. More Details
Jim M[orrah] is studying law . A M good as in W 's. W histler must decide if they should have this at the cottage.
Refers also to W histler's friend Cole; Teddy and Lloyd; Sis's children Seymour and Annie; Uncle MacNeill; Mr.
Maude, the guardian of his sister's daughter and Mr. Gunter's sons. (unsigned) 'Dear George...' Sis loves the
daguerotype George sent of his baby. Tells him to w rite to Boyd about sending them some apples, and to
forw ard this letter to W illie and W. She hopes to have new s of Springfield from George Bliss today. '...from
Mother, A M W.'
MS Whistler W418
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York. 62 Sloane St, 24-
26 Nov 1852. 'This is a delightful task to me dearest Jemie...' Suggests W histler alw ays includes sketches of
West Point life as he did at the end of the letter they have just received, for the enjoyment of his sister,
Seymour and herself. She w ill send copies of the Illustrated New s to each of them and this w eek's Times to
W illie, w ho is homesick at St. James's. Miss Marsh took her w ith Rose to St. Pauls to see the decorations for the More Details
Duke's funeral. The Queen made a speech to Parliament thanking all her subjects for their behaviour on that
occasion. Charles Edw ards and Miss Marsh are god-parents of Arthur Charles [Haden]. She hopes George w ill
bring his little son George to visit Seymour, Sis and their children Annie and Seymour. W histler should w rite to
Sis if he w ants his portrait, and suggest Boxall paints Seymour. Asks if W histler goes to classes in Mr. W ier's
studio on Saturday afternoons. Refers also to Uncle McNeill; Cole; Emma [Maingay]; W histler's father; Mary
Brennan; Annie; "Uncle Clarke"; Mr. Duprez and family; and Jim Morah. '...your devoted Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W419
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. 62 Sloane St, 31 Dec 1852 4-7 January 1853.
'W hile Sis & Seyr. are contributing to ushering in the New Year...' Thinks W histler's father w ould have liked
Seymour. He gave her a book of 'thoughts for all moods' and The Household of Sir Thomas More, and she
accompanied him to 'the w atercolor Gallery for amateurs' w here he bought four 'studies from nature'. There
w as a painting by the late artist Turner, '...it w ill interest you as one of his admirers to hear that he left to the
National Gallery his masterpiece "The building of Carthage" upon condition of its being placed betw een the
Clauds (sic) same subject-" AMW histler enjoyed seeing 'your favorite art.' She described a photographic More Details
exhibition at the Society of Arts, w here Seymour said W histler had seen the English paintings 'portraying the
contribution to the Arts-' Sis has w ritten to W illie and George and w ill enclose this letter w ith one to W. Hopes
W histler liked the illustrations of the Duke's funeral. Sends her regards to Col. Lee, the Bartletts, the W iers,
and Childes. AMW histler is said to look like W histler's portrait. Refers also to Grandma Haden; servant Richard;
Annie, Don Manuel; Mary and W illy W yatt; Gen. Sw ift and the death of Aunt Maria. '...a most devotedly
affectionate w idow ed Mother. A M W.' (4th January) She has received letters from W histler and George. (7
January) Annie, Seymour and the baby are ill. Aunt and Uncle W instanley send their best w ishes to W illie and
W. She has heard from Racine. Mr. Park w ill w rite to W. '...your/devoted/Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W421
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Military Academy, West Point, State of New York]. Preston
in the dining room, Thurs. 7 Apr 1853. 'My truant but dear boy./Jemie.' George, Seymour and Sis are w orried
about W. Gen. Sw ift w rote to Sis that Mr. Kirkw ood saw W histler ill w ith fever in hospital. She hopes to leave for
the States on the Africa (Capt. Harrison and Lt. Scriven) on 7 May. She is going first w ith Aunt A[licia] to visit the More Details
Smiths at Hope Farm, and then to Leyland Lodge. She w ill read Scott's Kenilw orth to W histler w hile he is
draw ing w ith the instruments Seymour is sending. Sends her regards to Childes, the Bartletts and the Weirs.
Refers also to W histler's father, Grandmother, Aunt 'E', Georgie; Johnie Picard's aunt; Dw ight, a graduate of
West Point; and the deaths of Aunt Maria, and her brother. '...your w idow ed Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W422
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Military Academy, West Point, New York. Preston dining
room, 11 Apr 1853. 'This is an extra indulgence to your fond & w idow ed Mother to have a letter from West Point
to answ er,...' She is anxious to return to George, W illie, W histler and 'Mary B' in May. Wonders if W histler's
irregular hours drove Cadet Childes from his room. She sent several copies of the [London Illustrated New s] to More Details
W illie and W. Mrs. Morgan, w hose daughter Sophie is in [St. Petersburg], lost her other daughter, Isabella, in
Edinburgh last w eek. 'Hope Farm. Wednesday 13th' Aunt [Alicia] and she left Uncle and Aunt W [instanley] on
the previous day. The Earl of Ellesmere is to be Queen Victoria's Royal Commissioner to the New York World's
Fair. Refers also to her cousin 'Soph'; Annie and Seymour [Haden, jr.]; and the deaths of Kirkie, Charlie and
Grandmother. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W424
Scarsdale, Thurs 29 Sep [1853] 'My dearest Jemie' She has sent a parcel of clothes to George to take to W.
W illie is preparing to start at Columbia on the follow ing Monday. Edw ard Eastw ick thinks W histler could have More Details
been an architect as his father w ished. AMW histler is ill and Miss M. Hill attended on her. Thanks him for his
letter. Mr. W inans says Jacks may be promoted to the draw ing office next year. Refers also to Mary; 'Mary
R[odenw ald]' and her husband; Eliza; Aunt Kate and the Dr.; 'Cousin Donald F'; Cousin Mattie and her three
children. '...w rite soon/to your/ Mother.'
MS Whistler W425
Scarsdale, Wednesday 16 Nov 53. 'My ow n dearest Jemie' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter of the 7th.
George delivered the boots to W. She has been in Baltimore w ith Eliza Flagg going round old friends in the
W inans carriage. Mrs. W inans took her to see the Eastw icks at Bartram Hall and Mr. Harrison took her home.
She thanked Mr. Thomas W inans for his kindness to W illie and W, and he remarked 'that Jemie w ould alw ays More Details
have to be taken care of!' Jacks is w orking in the machine shop and staying w ith the Rodew alds. She may
move to New York but this w ould make it difficult for W illie to get to w ork. Cousin Kate and 'Uncle P[almer]' are
in New York, taking Annie and Julia to the Crystal Palace. Refers also to Kate's cook Rose; Sis; Topsy; Mr.
Livermore; Grandma; Cousin Mattie; her Irish servant Mary; Mr. Popham; Mrs. Commodore Rogers; and the
Bartletts. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W427
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. 220 Fourteenth St, New York, Thursday 1 Dec
[1853] 'Dont let the above divert your attention my dear Cadet,...' George and Cousin Mattie thought she had
put off finding rooms until too late but Alfred Brew er gave her one address and then she found this place for
herself, W illie and Mary. W histler's cousin Mrs. Jaffray, C[ourt] Palmer, 'Dr C[hurch] & Mr A J C', and 'Emma More Details
P[almer]' at her 'Uncle C[ourt]'s', all live nearby. Mr. & Mrs Searles w ill look after the cottage. She has W histler's
book of 'the Russian Artists fac-similes of Russ peasantry, portraits I believe,' and w ill give it to him. She and his
father never discouraged his tastes. George w ill send Leight's cloak and W histler's shirt, and Aunt Kate is
sending him a cake. Mr. Flagg, Eliza and the little McNeill may go to New Orleans. Sends her regards to the
Bartletts. 'Ever your ow n devoted Mother'
MS Whistler W428
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. 220 Fourteenth St, Friday 16 Dec 1853. 'My
ow n dear Cadet' Sujggests that if Capt. Coppe is in tow n he can take the things she forgot to send W histler by More Details
George. Promises to have the daguerrotype done. Mary and W illie send their love. W histler can eat Aunt
K[ate]'s cake at Christmas. Miss Margaret Hill has been visiting her. '...your fond & anxious Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W429
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. 220 West Fourteenth St, nd. [Dec 1853]
'Jemie my dear Son' Hopes W histler is not w asting the talents inherited from his father. Col. Lee told George More Details
W histler still might pass. She w ill send W histler's letter to Aunt Kate to express his thanks. Emma has returned
to Stonington after staying w ith her Uncle Court. Jacks and W illie are having a lazy holiday. Refers also to the
Misses Bart and Dr. Church. 'W rite w hen you can to your devoted Mother A M W.'
MS Whistler W430
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. 220 West 14th St, N. York, Friday 10 Feb
1854. 'My precious Jemie' Thanks him his letter the previous w eek. On George's advice, W illie, on the More Details
completion of this term at Columbia, is to join Jacks in March. Refers also to Dr. Cammans, 'Dr C[hurch?]'; Mrs.
Paine; Mr. Popham; Mary; and 'the Alexandroffsky circle at Balt and Phila' '...-in haste & love/your Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W431
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. nd. [1854] 'Mrs Barnes sends love to you & talks of seeing
you in camp.' The How ards enquired after him. Margaret is staying w ith Cousin Mary at 11th Street New York. More Details
Uncle Captain Sw ift has retired. Mr. Bleecher is ready to move into the cottage, and Mary has left already.
'...yours mothers [love].'
MS Whistler W432
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. Scarsdale, 3 Apr 1854. 'My ow n dear Jemie'
Sis has w ritten of her three children. W illie of his w ork in the w orkshop, and George of his son w ho is dying. More Details
She has been looking through W histler's letters to his father and herself, and the exercise book from his
lessons w ith La Roche in St. Petersburg. Refers also to Mrs. Bartlett, Abby Jaffray, W.S. Potcham; Bailly; and
Mary. Mr. L. Bleecher and family are renting the cottage again. 'your ow n/A M W.'
MS Whistler W434
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. Scarsdale, Monday 29-30 May 1854. 'My ow n
dear Cadet.' Last w eek she and W illie visited Mr. and Mrs. Paine and family at Homeland, and compared it w ith
the luxury of the W inans' villa Alexandroffsky. She is going w ith Miss Margaret to Grandma Camman's until
Saturday w hen she returns to Aunt Kate. She hopes W histler w ill stick to his occupation until he comes of age
and releases George from his guardianship. She w ishes W histler and W illie w ould not accept money from More Details
anyone except their law ful guardians. Julia looks forw ard to meeting W histler w hen she marries George in
June. Jackson and W illie have benefitted from the discipline in the Works. She visited the Eastw icks at Bartram
Hall, w here Hass w as painting, and studying so that he can join Edw ard in Europe in the follow ing year. Refers
also to her brother Charlie [MacNeill]; Adolfe; Gen. Sw ift and family; Mr. Richards; Mr. H[ ] and Mrs Ducatel.
'...your/w idow ed Mother.'
MS Whistler W435
Stonington, Monday 24-25 July 1854. 'My ow n dear James.' W histler has not w ritten for a month and is
neglecting his father's w ish that he should comfort his mother. She hears regularly from Debo. Uncle Palmer More Details
w ants to know w hen W illie and W histler are coming to visit them. George w ill forw ard this letter and one to
W histler from Cousin Kate. Refers also to Aunt Kate; Kirkie; Edmund Stanton's w ife; and the death of Marshall
W illey. '...ever/your/devoted/Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W436
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. Stonington, "Thursday 27" July 1854. 'It is an
indulgence to me...to w rite to either of my ow n precious boys.' She encloses a letter to W illie w ith this. George
intended to visit W histler on Good Friday but instead escorted Miss Julia to Baltimore. Anna w ill stay w ith the
Princes instead of w ith the W inans at Alexandroffsky villa as she did in the previous May. At present she and
'Mary B' are staying w ith Uncle Palmer, Aunt Kate, Georgie and Donie. Miss Margaret w rites that the Bleechers More Details
are settled in her cottage. She is glad W histler has seen the Bartletts, and his uncle, the Colonel. Refers to
Boxall's portrait of W, and the pastel draw ing of W illie and W histler w hich w as their father's. Dr. Green has
advised James Prince, 'son of good old Father Prince' to go to England w here he w ill see Debo and her children.
Refers also to 'Dr.C'; Emma; Mrs. Searle's servant Eliza; Topsy. '...your loving Mother/A M W '
MS Whistler W437
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. Springfield, 17 nd. [1854] 'Thursday' August
(checked) 'Probably a letter from you my dear James may be aw aiting my w elcome back at Mr Pophams.'
George sent her parcel to Mr. Bartlett for W. W ishes W histler w ould reform like Mrs. Barnes' midshipman son
John. at Anapolis, from w hich Ed Allen has recently been dismissed. Allen's aunt has since died. W illie having cut More Details
short his course at Columbia goes to join W histler's old Springfield friend Foote, Orne, Dw ight, and Oliver
Edw ards in Tyler's machine shop. W histler and W illie must not accept money from anybody. Mr. W inans judged
that W histler w ould never be able to support himself. Refers also to Mary and the How ards. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W438
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [a West Point belle!]. Stonington, 2 Sept [1852 x 1854]
'Do not let it alarm you fair stranger that the w idow ed mother of James W histler ventures to advise you of his
absence,' She has opened tw o 'billet doux' thinking from the West Point postmark they w ere addressed to her. More Details
She mentioned it to W histler and he promised to end the affair. He has now gone to Washington and is going
to take up a post w ith the U.S. Coast Survey. She know s that the affair w as not serious and w ill keep it secret.
'...yours/Anna M W histler.'
MS Whistler W439
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Monday 30 Oct [1854] 'I cannot sleep,...and now if you my
ow n dear James w ill read this, it may be time w ell spent for us all.' Reminds W histler of the early deaths of his
brother Joe and his cousin Henry in 1840, and Henry's sister Louisa MacNeill; and of the son? of Mary and More Details
Frederick, W illy MacNeill. Aunt Maria and Cousin Donald had encouraged Henry's religious beliefs. Urges
W histler to set W illie and Jacks the example his father w ould have given. Mary Brennan shares her hopes for
the boys. W histler must stay at Alexandroffsky Villa for a couple more days. '...your devoted/Mother.'
MS Whistler W440
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 176 Preston St, Bolton Terrace, nd. "Monday" [November]
[1854] 'My ow n precious Jemie.' She has received W histler's letter of Friday. Discusses her arrangements w ith
Mary to clothe W histler and W illy. George and T. W inans w ill visit W histler on the follow ing day and Cousin More Details
Donald w ill do so after Thanksgiving. Refers to her neighbour Mrs. Thornton; and W histler's visits to the
Dennys. 'love & confide in your tender Mother'.
[Thanksgiving is 29 November so this must be 1854 : follow ing year he w as in Europe by March 15 1855 he
knew the Dennys : BP II Res 1/118]
MS Whistler W441
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 176 Preston St, Bolton Terrace, Baltimore, Monday 26-27
Nov [1854] 'You know my ow n dear Jemie,' She w ishes W histler and George w ould be confirmed, as W illie w as More Details
at Pomfret. George and Julia thought of joining Mr. Cox's church. Julia has W histler's valise, and George w ill
deliver some articles to W. Refers also to Joe and Mrs. Eastw ick; Cousin D[onald] and his w ife; and Dr. Johns.
'...your devoted w idow ed Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W442
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Washington]. Baltimore, 7 Dec 1854. 'My ow n dear James'
She could not get W histler's new address from George and since Cousin Donald is not yet going to Washington More Details
she has sent a parcel direct to W histler at the U.S. Coast Survey office. W illie and Jacks find the discipline at the
Workshop hard. Aunt Kate thought W histler w ould have enjoyed Amos' w edding to Amelia. Mary Brennan has
to go back to New York. Mr. Park has died at Racine. 'W rite soon to/Mother'
MS Whistler W443
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 176 Preston St, 1 Jan 1855. 'How these days dearest
Jemie make us think of the absent!' W illy does not find his w ork at the Engine shop as satisfactory as does
Jacks[on McNeill]. George has visited her, and Julia, w ho has gone to Philadelphia w hile George is aw ay in New
York for a w eek, has invited them all including 'D.G.W.' to visit her. She has been reading some of W histler's More Details
fathers letters of 1848 and remembers looking at sculpture in Copenhagen. She has sent W histler's portfolio.
Mary w ould like some of W histler's sketches. Refers also to Cousin Donald; death of Mrs. Wainw right; Hubbell
of Trinity College Hartford; Rev. Johnstone & son; Bishop W hittingham; and Eliza Flagg. Urges W histler to w rite
to his sister. 'w rite soon to Mother'
MS Whistler W444
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Library, Monday 8 Jan 1855. 'My ow n dear Jemie' She w as
sorry to hear from Cousin Donald how small W histler's room w as: she sent a valise of clothes and provisions.
Jacks[on] is studying in New York this w inter and W illie w ill not return to the shop but means to resume his More Details
studies. She has had letters from Captain Sw ift and Rev. R. Park. Asks if W histler's cousins attend church. She
dines w ith George and Julia on the follow ing day. Lew Popham married Annie Fleming; and Miss Gittie is
engaged to Campbell. 'Read & burn this hurried note of love from Mother.'
MS Whistler W445
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, U.S. Coast Survey Office, Washington City, D.M. Fairfax
Esq. 176 Preston St, Bolton Terrace, Monday 15 Jan 1855. 'My ow n dear Jemie' Hopes Donald w ill help W histler More Details
find new lodgings in Washington. W illie is taking up his studies again. Refers also to Jinnie, Mary, George and
Julia. 'Love your devoted & fond Mother. A M W '
MS Whistler W446
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Thursday 1 Feb 1855. 'My ow n dear Butterfly!' She has
just received his letter announcing that he is probably leaving the Coast Survey Office. W illy w ill deliver it to More Details
George w ho may come up to arrange W histler's affairs. Sends her love to W histler's cousins and Donald.
Cousin Jinny is ill and has sent for Dr. Sinclair. Refers also to the Fultons. '...your devoted & fond Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W447
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Tues 13 Feb 1855. 'I sent you by Cousin Donald a cravat
my ow n dearest Jemie...' The U.S. Coast Survey Office having accepted W histler's assurances of future
punctuality she urges W histler to complete his year there before thinking of going to Europe and setting up as More Details
an artist. She cannot afford this until W illie is settled at college. W hen Donald and Ginnie leave she may live
alternately w ith W histler and W illie. Mary Brennan does not w ant to move. Julia sends her love. Commends
W histler's father's example and George's advice. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W448
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 176 Preston St, Wednesday 28 [March 1855] 'My ow n
dear James' Urges W histler to have dental treatment from Dr. Maynard and arrange to pay later. Mr. & Mrs. T.
W inans, George and Julia are coming to tea on the follow ing day. George w ill help her w ith the move in April More Details
and w ill approach R. W inans to lend her some money. The law -suit is important to their finances. Donald cannot
afford to do more than rent the house and pay for heating on his income as a naval officer. Refers also to W illie,
Mary, Mr. Dow ell; the death of the Emperor of Russia and grief of the Empress. 'W rite soon to your /Mother'
MS Whistler W449
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 176 Preston St, Baltimore, Thurs 15 Mar 1855. 'My ow n
dear Jemie' Mrs Hubbell w rote that her husband saw W illie at Trinity w here he had passed his exams. George
has been discussing W histler's future w ith Thomas and R. W inans. Since she is bankrupt the prospect of More Details
sharing a cottage at Scarsdale w ith W histler is pleasant; and the Jaffrays might rent 'Mr Carmers castle' there.
Donald and Jinie are still ill. Urges W histler to see Dr Maynard about his teeth. Jacks suggested W histler did
architectural draw ing in New York. Sends her regards to the Denys. Refers also to Julia 'W rite soon to your
anxious Mother/A M W.'
MS Whistler W450
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. "Tuesday 21" [20/21 March 1855?] 'I closed a hurried
yesterdays thanks to you for yours dearest James...' Tells W histler to take care of his father's pen-knife. She is
unhappy w ith Donald and his w ife. She called on Uncle Amile Ducatel and family on her w ay to see Julia w ith
Georgie. She must ask George for money. Mentions w alks w ith Anthony and W illie's friend Henry Chatain. More Details
Hopes W histler studies architecture in New York, and hopes Cousin Abby may interest Jaffray in acquiring 'Mr
Carlers Castle at Scarsdale. Tells W histler to take care of the case of cutlery. She is sending 'tw o volumes of the
J.E.' George may be trying to obtain the portrait through Aunt Kate. Dr. Camman says Jacks[on]'s sister Eliza is
dying of consumption. 'your devoted/Mother/A M A.'
[Date seems w rong - possibly she w as a day out]
MS Whistler W451
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Alexandroffsky Villa, [Baltimore], Tues 17 Apr 1855. 'My
ow n dear James.' The W inans and their boys now have a baby daughter. Donald has been ill but Virginia is More Details
much nicer now to her. Paul took her to visit the W inans. George and Julia are in New York. Sends her love to
Annie. Regrets the death of Mrs Gen. Totton's [son?], a friend of W. '...your...w idow ed Mother'
MS Whistler W452
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Alexandroffsky Villa, [Baltimore], nd. [28 April 1855]. 'Dear
Jemie.' Tells W histler to w rite and thank Mr W inans, w ho cannot go to New York w hile his w ife is ill. George is More Details
looking for a post for W histler in New York & thinks that Eddie is not suitable as a companion. Reminds W histler
to pack his case of silver instruments w ith his belongings. 'Your aft Mother/A M W '.
[[Ed Eastlake?]]
MS Whistler W453
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Alexandroffsky Villa, [Baltimore], "Thursday 19" nd. [April
1855]. 'I w ent yesterday for a few hours dear Jemie to my room at 176...' Mr W inans likes her to nurse his w ife.
Their daughter w ould be a good subject for W histler to draw . George is involved w ith the law suit. W inans More Details
w ould like to see the portrait w hen it is finished. Refers also to W illie, Mary B[rennan], W illie, Paul and the
taylor's bills. 'Your ow n/A M.W.'
[See copies letter to Paul from Baltimore. April most likely - refs to Mrs W inan's illness]
MS Whistler W454
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Washington]. Alexandroffsky Villa, [Baltimore], Tues 24
Apr [1855] 'I w as at 176 dearest Jemie w hen the Express brought your valise...' Hopes W histler w ill finish
Annie's portrait before accepting Mr. W inans invitation to come here to paint. Mr. W inans does not agree w ith More Details
his father's unfavourable estimate of W. Tells W histler to pay his debts, and to send on the knife case. Donald
and Ginnie w ill probably move before her departure on 1 May, and Donald w ill visit W histler and the Dennys in
Washington before then. (unsigned).
[Ref also to Mary]
MS Whistler W455
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. nd. [1855] 'The W inans w ill be in N Y the first of next
w eek...' suggests he w rites to give Mrs. King notice and to w arn Mr. W inans w hen he is going to arrive. He More Details
should return the mattress to George at Hollins Street. Thomas W inans is going to La Trobe's concluding
speech on Monday and W histler can find out w hat he is to do after that. 'he has not told me of pecuniary aid.'
(unsigned)
MS Whistler W456
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. [18 July 1855] 'I had such a pleasant letter from
Homeland yesterday.' Suggests W histler and Glenn visit Homeland. Tells W histler to have his 'W Point painting'
[Turner copy] framed and sent by Barrett to Dr. Cammann. W illie is too busy w ith studies to go to New York w ith More Details
W histler but possibly Jacks[on] could accompany him. W histler must w ind up his affairs in Baltimore carefully.
W illy starts college on 1 September but is going w ith her to visit Aunt Kate in August. 'Ever your devoted
w idow ed Mother Anna M W histler.'
[W illy did not go back to college until 1855]
MS Whistler W457
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. nd. [c. July 1855] '...George & I agreed on one point, viz.
that Jemie w ould not mortify an old man...' W histler should accept Julia's father's advice on keeping solvent.
W histler's father w as afraid W histler w as too self-confident. Hopes W histler did not invite friends to Cousin More Details
Donald's rooms. Suggests W histler returns the case for silver cutlery and a dressing case to her care. Asks if he
has w ritten to retrieve her seal. Emma Maingay sends her love. Sis is still w eak after the birth of a little boy.
'Trust ever the love of W illie & your devoted Mother'
MS Whistler W458
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Scarsdale, Wed. 11 July 1855. 'My ow n precious first born.'
Sends W histler blessings on his coming of age and urges him to w rite to her. Grandma hopes to see W histler's
portrait of Annie Denny and Anna w ants it because it is his first w ork. Suggests if the Major w ill let him he
copies it for his patron T. W inans. Aunt Kate w ould like the portrait of AMW. Tells W histler to have 'your copy of
Turners' put in the frame being repaired by Barretts, and to send it c/o W.R. Palmer at the railroad and w ire
W illiam at the same time. W illie has an exam on the 19 and returns by his birthday on the 22nd. Anna hopes to More Details
see W histler w hen his portraits are completed. Sends her regards to the Plimers at Homeland, to Georgie and
the Ducatels, and to the W inans, and asks if W histler visits the Glenns in the country. Asks if he contacted Hunt
or West Point about her family seal. Refers also to Uncle Palmer, Debo and Aunt Alicia; Mary [Brennan] illness of
Dyneley Prince, W histler's father's friend; and the death of his [son?] James; Bishop Eastburn; Mr. Popham;
death of Henry Rodew alde of Baltimore and of Jacks[on]'s friend Fred; Paul and Pete; Dr. Camman. 'For a treat
dear Jemie w rite your Mother.'
[Ref. also Prince's parents w idow ed mother R?]
MS Whistler W459
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Wed 25 July [1855] 'I never doubt your affection for your
Mother my ow n precious Jemie.' Hopes W histler w ill have more time in Paris than in Baltimore and w ill w rite as
his sister does once a fortnight, since she cannot visit Seymour's home even if W illie goes to Europe to More Details
complete his course. T. W inans can afford W histler's successful w ork but she w ants the first one, his portrait of
Annie. Suggests W histler acquires some rare seeds through the Major at the Patent office, for her cottage.
Refers to 'Aunt Hamilton's' bereavement. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W461
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs A. W histler, 62 Sloane St. Wed. 10 Oct 1855. 'Well dearest Mother,'
W histler has been aw ay a month and Sis is sending his letter on. He had a fine but slow trip on the 'Amazon' to
Dartmouth w ith Hammy. Captain Hovey and his w ife w ere kind to them. In London they heard of the fall of
Sebastopol. Aunt Alicia w rote to him that Aunt Eliza w as ill so he w ill not visit Preston. Sis is still w eak, but More Details
Annia and Arthur are lovely children, and W histler is impressed by Seymour's looks and cleverness. They all
remember her. Sends his love to W illie, George and Mary. '...believe me my ow n/dear Mother your affect./son,
James'.
[Haming/Hami [?Hamish] Jaffray. See BP II Res 1/132]
MS Whistler W462
Envelope formerly containing letter from James McNeill W histler to Anna W histler, 10 October 1855, shelved at More Details
MS W histler W 461. Note on front by Rosalind Birnie Philip, summarising content.
This is not the envelope used for posting the letter but a later one used for its storage.
MS Whistler W463
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Stonington, 12-15 Monday October 1855. 'My ow n
precious James,' Hopes W histler and his friend arrived safely in the 'Amazon'. Mr. Jaffray, or Mary and Friedrich
on their return from England may bring her new s. Mr. Flagg is mourning the death of his w ife Eliza. His son
McNeill is being painted by Jared Flagg from a daguerotype. Mary Rodew alde visited Debo and Uncle and Aunt
W instanley. Urges W histler to visit Aunt Alicia in Preston, Mr. Thomas Boyd in Liverpool, and Mrs Sandland.
Cousin Kate Livermore from Low ell, her daughter Susan and 'black Eliza' are staying at 'Father Prince's'. Dr.
Queen and 'Aunt Mary' are w orried about the state of Dyneley [Prince]. Amos and Amelia w ill have been More Details
married one year, on 25 October: Miss Emeline W illiams is soon to be married: Miss Mary goes out w ith 'CB': 'La
belle Bessie' is notorious in New York. Dr. and Mrs W illiams invited her to visit Pomfret, w here Mary Brennan
could find out how James is getting on, after her visit to Uncle Palmer and Aunt Kate is over. She hopes
Seymour w ill let Sis and the children come to the States. Refers also to Mrs Hotesbun; Judge Dickenson; Phil;
Fred [Rodew alde?]; Cousin Isabella; Emma; Phil and Abby Day; Ed Stanton and Family; W illy; Croney and Lent.
'R.R.'s' suit w as to come on again in October so George is probably in New York. 'Embrace each other for
Mother/A M W '
MS Whistler W464
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Pomfret, Friday 2 Nov 1855. 'Jemie my precious son...' She
heard of W histler's safe arrival on his sister's birthday from 'Hami's' father. She is visiting Dr. and Mrs W illiams,
helped by Uncle W instanley's gift of money. Seymour and Sis w ould like them. Mrs W illiams reads the London
Lancet. If W illie decides to become a doctor he w ill need such a w ife. Frank W ilkinson has stayed w ith his
mother since the death of his father. Lloyd Bow ers left his father Captain Bow ers for farming in California, w hile
young Captain Bow ers has brought his w ife to Miss Abby Allens House. Anna returned from her European tour
to stay w ith 'Netty' until their father returns from India; Ellen never left home. Commends beauty and education More Details
of Miss Helen Eldridge. Mr. Park, since the deaths of his w ife, Nelly and her brother, is left w ith only May and
Rosew ald. Caroline, Minnie and Cora have been visiting the W illiams. W illiam saw George in Uncle Cort's office
recently. W illie and Jacks[on] hope to meet next at Christmas at 'Grandma C's'. Cousin Donald is at the
Brooklyn Navy Yard, and w ants Jinnie, w ho lost her baby Henry McNeill, to stay w ith Aunt Kate w hile he goes on
the 'Potomac' to Cuba. Aunt Alicia in Preston w rote that she had heard from W. Refer also to the death of Mr.
Grinnell; Mrs. Searles; Mary R's daughter Alice w ho is like Charlie; Cousin Julia's children Louloo & Adolphe and
her new baby. 'Day by day seek your Heavenly Fathers blessing in prayer w ith the faith of Charlie & your
Mother'
MS Whistler W467
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 'Thursday 30th.' [April-4 May 1857] 'I spent Sunday at
Homeland ... Jemie dear...' Suggests W histler w rites to Glenn Paine. She hopes to see W illie at Hartford w here
he has started his medical course, on her w ay to Springfield. Ed Eastw ick brought her the sketches W histler
had selected for W illie, and she kept 'the songs' and a few others including 'the Masque colored' but burnt the
rest since they caricatured only the depravity of city life. Sis w rote that she had visited W histler in Paris. Mr. More Details
Latrobe w ill deliver to W histler a present of clothes from Mrs. W inans. The artist Ames w ill be going to Baltimore
w ith Thomas W inans to complete the three portraits. Tells W histler to w rite and thank his patrons W inans and
Harrison, and hopes he w ill soon return to practise at the easel in his studio the art he is now learning. '...your
w idow ed Mother A M W '.
[Ref also to Mrs Wo[les] 4 young ladies ?]
MS Whistler W469
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Sulphur Springs, Sharon, 11 July 1856. 'Your birth day my
ow n loved Absentee, I must try to offer cheerful greetings, tho you have not since Feb sent me a line.' She
heard from Sis and family that W histler w as w ell. She has not seen Cousin Abby [Jaffray] since October but
Hami is at w ork in their business house, and Hall w ill tell W histler about them. Anna is taking the w aters w ith
Cousin Isabella. They visited Eliza and Mr. Van Vechten and their five children - Annie is like Kirkie - and Aunt
Hamilton, at Albany en route. Uncle (Captain) and Aunt Hannah (Mrs.) Sw ift from Washington are also in
Sharon. George heard from W. He is w orn out w ith the long and deservedly unsuccessful law suit of old Mr. More Details
W inans, but he manages W illie's as w ell as W histler's affairs. She w ill see W illie at Scarsdale soon before his
examinations. She has not seen the Palmers at 'the Corner House' lately but W illiam Palmer has taken his w ife
and tw o children to stay w ith their father. Aunt Kate nursed her sister-in-law s child (Mrs Court of Dobbs Ferry)
until it died. 'Grandma C' and 'Mary R' are convalescent, and Jinnie is better and aw aiting Donald's return to
Brooklyn. Major and Annie Denny are in St. Louis but she is frail. Mr. Gamble read her the memoirs of Hedley
Vicars w ho died in the Crimean w ar. Refers also to Mr. Barron; Mr. King and Ida; and Mary [Brennan] 'Anna M
W histler.'
MS Whistler W471
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Stonington, 23 Sept 1856. 'Probably dear Jemie you can
dispense w ith w ritten reports after having talked w ith George...' She had Sis's letter of 3 [September] saying
Seymour had just found a letter from her to W histler w hich w as mislaid. Eliza has been bedridden in a 'home'
since February. The matron Mrs Nelson entertained Anna, Aunt Kate and Cousin Kate. She visited Cousin Kate,
Arthur and her daughter Susanna, and Heber, w ho w as injured in the train w hen Tom O'Sullivan w as killed a More Details
year ago, w as looking forw ard to meeting W histler w hen he returns. Aunt Kate w ent w ith her in W illie's place
to visit Father Prince, w ho enjoyed W histler's account of life in the Latin quarter. Dyneley w as better, and Aunt
Mary w ill w rite to W. Refers also to Robert, Johnnie and Ned [Prince]. She hopes W histler w ill not try to contact
W illiams since he w as so rude to her. He, like Bessie and Georgie 'B', is from Stonington. Henry W hitehouse is
getting married the follow ing day. She is to visit Cousin Isabella and 'Grandma C'. Sends her regards to Mme.
Bergeron and thanks her for her hospitality to W. 'Your devoted W idow ed Mother'
MS Whistler W472
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Scarsdale, Monday 15 Dec 1856. 'Really my ow n Jemie...'
The Misses 'S' and 'M' [Sarah & Margaret] at the Cottage remember W. Sis had a letter from W histler and Mrs
Barnes w rote that she had seen him. Anna remembers his illness at Dom Ritter and sketching on the Isle of
W ight. W illie arrives today for the holidays. Mary [Brennan] may spend the w inter w ith her brother James at
Springfield. Anna is invited to stay w ith cousins of her mother, and her cousin in Georgia, reports favourably on
the health of Cousin Isabella, Ida and her mother, Cousin Ralph, 'Grandma C and Aunty, Nurse and the McNeills More Details
Sarah'. W histler's friend 'Bob P' and young W ier are in Scarsdale, but Prof. [W ier] is lame w ith rheumatism and
she has no other new s of West Point. Hamie and Hall Jaffray are w orking under Mr. Barron in their father's
business. W histler w ill have met Ch. Camman and Henry W hitehouse and his bride. Sends her regards to Mrs.
Bergeron. Refers also to Jacks[on]; Mrs. Popham; the deaths of W illy and Eliza McNeill; Mr. Flagg's departure for
England; Aunt Hamilton; Cousin Abby and her daughters Clara and a baby; Gamble, his mother and sister; Rev.
Alfred Brew er; Mary Park. 'Your fond Mother blesses you do you forget her?'
MS Whistler W475
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Scarsdale Cottage, Thurs 29 Jan. 1857. 'W illie enclosed
me your Paris [letter] date of the New Years day my precious Jemie...' W illie is w orking steadily at Hartford and
graduates in July w hen he w ill be of age. He may go to London and live w ith Seymour and Sis. They
appreciated hearing that W histler assisted a disabled soldier. She has w ritten to Low and w ill let W histler know
w hen she sends 'the clue, to the Dervety housekeeper.'(?) Ch. Cammann and Henry W hitehouse w ill probably
visit W histler on their return from Italy. Mr. Flagg, still shocked by the loss of Eliza and his son McNeill, saw both
W histler and Sis in Europe. She has not seen Edw ard Eastw ick. She w ill send W histler's greetings to Aunt Kate
and the Dr. and to the [W inans] at the Villa. Since Ross W inans does not pay Jacks[on] he may not continue More Details
there. Captain [W illiams] w as ungracious in granting a pass for W histler's mother on the railroad so unless
W histler needs the practice in making copies she w ould prefer him to avoid him. She asks w hat else W histler
does in 'the Academies' and if he w ill compete in the Fine Arts competition. She is glad George protected
W histler from the cold. Refers also to Grandmother; Miss Margaret; the w idow ed Mrs. Hill, her son W illie, and
his aunts 'M.G.H.' and Miss Sarah; Mary [Brennan] her Charleston cousins; the Barnes; Mr. Popham; Campbell's
marriage to Miss Gertrude, and his Grandmother Fish's illness; 'Ever confide in the faithfulness of your true
friend & fond Mother/A M W '
MS Whistler W478
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Alexandroffsky Villa, [Baltimore], 27 Apr 1857. 'As I w rote
you last month my ow n dear Jemie at Mr. Harrisons...' She is now staying w ith Mrs. W inans. Jacks[on], w ho is
now staying w ith Mrs. Ducatel and Georgie, George's crippled first born, w hile he gains more experience in the
machinery w orkshops, escorted her to the W inans. W histler's patron Thomas W inans has not w ritten to him,
partly because he has another artist, Ames, staying in the house. Ames has painted a life size portrait of old
[Mr. W inans], and is to paint one 'fancy painting' and a portrait of Mr. and Mrs. T. W inans. W inans is also
collecting statuary. Their country house 'The Crimea' is nearly completed. W histler should reply to a letter from More Details
Glenn Paine, his father's friend; she saw him and his w ife at 'Homeland'. She visited Mrs. Barnes w ith W illie;
and w as taken by Mr. Gamble, w ho now lives w ith Statten Island w ith his mother and is in business w ith his
brother-in-law , to visit Cousin Abby Jaffray. She w ent w ith General Sw ift to Mary Ironsides mansion on 5th Ave.
to meet Captain and Charlie [Sw ift]. She may visit Aunt Kate at the 'Corner House' before Jinnie goes to stay
w ith her w hile Donald is aw ay. Sis sends reports of W. Refers also to w ork of Julia and Mary B[rennan]. '...adieu
til tomorrow '
MS Whistler W480
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Richfield Sulphur Springs, 13-15 July poss. [1857] 'How
much Mother daily thinks of her precious firstborn... dear Jemie...' She expects a letter since Sis said W histler
w as w riting, w hen she saw him in Paris. Urges him to see his escape from drow ning as a w arning. Mrs. Barnes
described seeing W histler in Paris. Col. Bainbridge husband of Mrs. Barnes' sister w as killed on the ss
'Louisana' Refers also to Emilie Barnes. Anna w as nursing Cousin Isabella and w as relieved by Isabella's sister
Sophie. She is visiting the Springs w ith Mrs. Maxw ell, a contemporary of Aunt Eliza W instanley. W illie left
Scarsdale in May to start a medical course at Philadelphia under Dr. James Darrack. He pays visits to the four
Eastw ick brothers at Bartram Hall, and to Annie, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, and is to go w ith Anna to see the More Details
Jaffrays at Grange. She does not know if the eccentric Henry Harrison has returned. She hopes the W inans w ill
encourage W histler to complete his studies quickly, and that unw orthy commissions like Captain W illiams for
$100 w ill not keep him from his studies. Aunt Kate says Dick Palmer in Union Place w as pleased w ith the copy
W histler did for him. Refers also to Mr. and Mrs. Bailly her landlady; Mr. Flagg and his mother; Rittie Bartlett's
marriage to J.M. Schofield at West Point; Gertrude Popham's happy marriage to Shep Campbell; Mr. and Mrs.
Eliza Van Vechter; Mary [Brennan]. 'And now envying my scraw l I beseech you soon to w rite your w idow ed
Mother'.
[cf AM 1962 W /10 15 & 16 July 1857]
MS Whistler W482
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 180 State St, Albany, Monday 17 Aug 1857. 'My ow n dear
first born' She visited Cousin Eliza Van Vechten, husband and three children. 'Brooklyn Sept 6th' She is taking
turns w ith Mrs. Gen. Clinche of Georgia to nurse Cousin Isabella King in Sidney Place, w here doctor King and
her daughter Ida also are in attendance. W illie after convalescing on the orders of Dr. Palmer and Dr. Darrach at
Stonington is staying w ith Jacks, Grandma C, Nurse and Sarah at 148 Jerusalem Street. He w ent to Union Place
to see the painting W histler did for Dick Palmer. Dick gave them W histler's new address, for the Thos. W inans.
Mr. Flagg could only report that it w as better than 11 Rue Poupee, and that W histler w as much improved, w hich More Details
she attributes to Sis's visit. Charlie Camman, now w orking in his father's company, and Hen. W hitehouse and
his w ife w ere sorry not to see W histler in Paris. Mr. Kirk's sermons at the American chapel in Paris are
recommended. Mr. King may w ant W histler to copy The Burial of Atala in the Louvre to reeplace a copy he used
to have. Attributed Adolfe Rodew alde's bankruptcy, w hich means that Julia and her four children w ill have to
leave their Statten Island house, to the failure of Wobach and Erie Railroad shares. Refers also to Aunt
Hamilton, Aunt Kate; Mr. and Mrs, Abby and Helen Day; Cousin Ginnie; Jules; George; Mrs Hooper; Ross W inans
and Julia W inans and son; Mr. Gamble. 'Ever your devoted Mother AMW.'
MS Whistler W490
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St John's River, E. Florida, 23 Mar [1858] 'My ow n precious
Jemie,' She is staying w ith Mattie and her little boy, and her ?brother Uncle Charlie, and is proud of her three
eldest nephew s. W histler's letter w as sent on after W illie and Jacks had read it. Dr. Jim [?Darrach] w ill probably
place W illie in a chemists. The Harrisons are in Philadelphia, Henry has gone to St. Petersburg to w ork in the
firm, and Annie is studying until her marriage in the Autumn. They w ill be relieved to hear that although More Details
W histler did not reply to Mr. Harrison's letter a year ago because he w as ill, he is now convalescing w ith his
sister and Seymour Haden in London. W histler's copies w ill now be at the W illiams' house in Stonington. She
saw his copy for Dick Palmer. The Machinists H. W inans & Co. w on their suit for $7m. w hich La Trobe has gone
to collect in St. Petersburg. The Thos. W inans are delighted. Refers also to Rossie W inans; Haden's children;
Uncle W histler in Lancashire; servant Mary [Brennan]; Aunt Kate; Donald and Jinie. The W inans may be going
to Paris for their health. 'A M W '
MS Whistler W491
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. South Bay, 'Friday' 7 May 1858 - Saturday 8. 'My ow n dear
Jemie' She has not heard from W histler since 19 February. Sis w rote on 4 April that W histler had left on the
previous Friday. She w ishes W histler could have stayed to benefit from Seymour's advice and attend the
Academy in London. She has been staying w ith her Cousin Phill Pacher's w ife and son Phil, and daughter Jane,
at Otranto. Her maternal cousins are invalid ladies. W illie and Jacks are to lodge w ith Dr. J. Darrach in his new
house in Philadelphia. John Irving, a young artist w ho studied for five years in Dusseldorf is now painting More Details
portraits in his home tow n. Urges W histler to w rite to Cousin Abby, Hamie and Mr. Jaffray. Judge Abbott, after
w hom W histler w as named to please Cousin Sarah, has died. Mr. and Mrs Thomas W inans are not going to
Paris this summer. Ames is painting their children at the studio in their villa. Ames painted a flattering portrait of
the old gentleman w ho w as staying at Alexandroffsky w ho criticized W histler's painting of the hands in his
portrait of Annie Denny. Refers also to Aunt Mitt; Aunt Hamilton; Uncle Charles and family; Mary B[rennan].
'...your loving Mother A M W.'
MS Whistler W493
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Richfield Springs, Sunday 1 Aug 1858. 'I cannot see to
read... my beloved Jemie...' She and W illie have been staying at the Corner House, w here Aunt Kate read her
Captain Sw ift's letter about W histler to Gen. Sw ift. W illie and Jacks are to go to Grandma C's. She is at the
Springs w ith [Mrs Maxw ell?] the same lady as in the previous year, and Cousin Ida w ho is 19 on follow ing day.
On the 18th she w ill visit Eliza Van Vechten and children. She w ill w rite to Debo from Julia's house on Statten More Details
Island, w here she hopes to see Rev. Jared Flagg's portrait of the late Eliza Flagg. Mrs Maxw ell w ill give W histler
an introduction to the artists Faniani in Paris, w hose w ife she know s. W illie and possibly W histler visited his
studio in New York w hen he w as painting Georgie W histler and his mother. Ames at the Harrison's thinks
W histler should return to his mother. She thinks it is high time he visited Italy. '...your devoted & most faithful &
fond A M W.'
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Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 1205 Arch St, Phila [Philadelphia], 18 Nov 1858. 'It seems
to your mother a long time since she w rote her first born!' His uncle Captain Sw ift w rote describing W histler in
Paris, and regretted not seeing his w ork. W histler ow es it to her, Thomas W inans, George (now in St.
P[etersburg]), Sis and Seymour, not to w aste his talent. She is glad W illie has joined the church. Dr. J. Darrach
says W illie is now capable of independent w ork. He is to stay w ith Charlie Eastw ick at Bartram Hall for More Details
Thanksgiving. Joe and his new w ife Kate Eastw ick, Annie, Alicia and Henry Harrison w ill be there. Maggie and
Maria are aw ay at boarding school. Uncle Valence has invited her to the Corner House. Donald and Ginnie
Fairfax have a baby boy, and are living near Grandma Camman's in Brooklyn. She has tw o servants, Mary and
John, w hile Mary Brennan is w ith her brother James in Springfield. Jacks is w orking in Missouri. Refers also to
Bishop Davis; Mrs Bergeron; Mr. Barry; Aunt Kate. 'Bestow a letter soon on your w idow ed Mother A M W.'
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Letter from Anna McN. W histler to Lady Haden. New Brighton [USA], Friday May 4th 60. 'My ow n dear Debo'
Auntie, Aunt Kate and little Julie are w ith Julie R. and her baby, w hile Anna prepares to leave for England in the
'Africa'. W illie w anted Ida to accompany her but her father w ould not permit it. Jemie must w rite to W illie, w ho More Details
hopes Jemie w ill accompany her back to America in the Autumn. Hopes Eliza Boyd w ill meet her in Liverpool.
Sends her love to Seymour and Jemie. '...your devoted Mother/Anna M W histler.'
[Also refers to Captain Shannon, servant Adolfe, 'Gdma C-', Aunt JE, Miss Margaret Hill, Phil [relative? Phil
Pacher? See 7 May 1858, BP II Res 1/141], Aunt Susan, Aunt A [Alicia], the Eastw icks, and Thomas Boyd]
MS Whistler W506
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. "The Old Corner house", Stonington Ct., 11 July-15 July
1861. 'My ow n darling Jamie-' Aunt Kate is her amanuensis in replying to W histler's letter. She sent it on to
Jacks [Jackson] to read to Grandma and Aunti w ho approved W histler's patriotic sentiments. W illie is visiting
relatives in Virginia, Rev. Mr. Reed of Richmond w ith his w ife Ida, w ho has persuaded him to become a
secessionist, according to his letter to Mr. King. Dr. Miller, w ho w ould admire the etchings she has by W, and
often talked about W histler to Amos, has joined a Union Regiment. Capt. A. Adams commands a regiment. Gen. More Details
and Captain Sw ift are Unionists, but the General is still in Geneva and the Captain and his w ife are in Sharon,
w here she is going w ith Jacks, and Annie Palmer. She hopes soon to receive W histler's presscuttings and a
paper Seymour w anted her to sign. Her cousin Mrs. Gen. Clinch in Savannah supports Secession. Refers also to
Hamden's Express; Dr. James [Darrach] and his tw o sisters; Uncle Palmer, Aunt Kate and their gardener 'Irish
John' ; Gen. Scott; Grandma [Camman] and Aunty, and the death of Mrs. Henry Camman. 'Truly I know no
North, I know no South.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W507
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. nd. [Summer 1861] 'I send you dear Jamie a w ee extract
to shew you Washington city as it now is' W histler and Sis should w rite to her c/o R. King and Co., 59 Beaver
St. New York. She is w orried about W illie and Ida in Richmond. She w ould have liked to stay w ith Aunt Alicia and
see W histler w hen he got back from Italy. Dr [Palmer] and Aunt Kate at the Corner House are very kind. Cousin
Mattie w hose husband is quite undependable w rote asking them to help support her family. Aunt Alicia More Details
responded. Jacks w ill w rite to Mr. W inans about W histler's etchings. She w as delighted to hear he spent tw o
w eeks completing her picture in the music room in Sloane Street; and that he w ent w ith Ridley into the country.
Lilly is on his w ay to visit his mother and sister in Iow a before returning to w ork at Jaffery House. On the
voyage they discussed W, and 'Ch.' w ho w as suddenly recalled from Paris to New York. 'W rite soon, & often, to
yr. loving Mother/Anna W histler.'
[See 1/147]
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Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Sharon Springs, 3 Aug 1861. 'My ow n dearest Jimmie' She
w as w orried by the new s about W illie, w ho is unhappy, but devoted to Ida and unable to leave. Mentions the
horrors of the battle of Bull Run. Sis w rote that W histler w as ill, staying w ith Seymour and the children, and is
under the care of Mr. Traar (sic) and nurse. He could convalesce at Mrs. Gellibrand's house at Albyns, or w ith
Aunt Alicia at Culross, Perthshire, and visit the folks in W hitby. She is at present visiting the Springs w ith Cousin More Details
Julia R and Annie. Mr. Thomas W inans is helping starving families in Baltimore, and building a church in memory
of his w ife. His father Ross W inans w as responsible for insulting(?) him. She w ill send T. W inans the etchings
w hen she hears from him, and w ill show the set W histler sent her to Capt. and Mrs. Sw ift. Refers also to
Harnden's Express; Cousin Mary Ironsides; Aunt Kate; Jacks; the Misses Darrach; [Haill?] & C. '...your ow n
heart w ill tell you to w rite soon as you can to mother.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W511
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Stonington, Conn, Monday 19 Aug 1861. 'My ow n darling
Jamie,' She w as relieved by Sis's letter of 18 July and now the report of W histler's recovery in one of 25 July, by
the efforts of Mr. Traer. Emma and her father, 'Uncle Palmer' and Jacks w ill all be pleased to hear of W histler's
recovery. Aunt Kate is acting as amanuensis. If W histler comes home next year he should paint Uncle Palmer.
She w rote to Amos's w idow Millie expressing W histler's feelings, and she w ill pass this on to her friends Dr. Nat.
Miller and his father. She w ill send W histler a copy of the speech by Adolphe Rodenw ald Everett and a sermon
by Rev. Sullivan Weston of Trinity Ch[urch] New York, chaplain of the 7th Regiment. W illie w ants her to come
South but she cannot. Mr. King w rote of Ida's delight at the victory at Bull Run. They are staying w ith Ida's uncle More Details
and W illie is not in Borogarde's army. President Lincoln has forbidden further communications w ith the South.
She w ent w ith Julia to Albany, w here Aunt Hamilton is secessionist. Eliza Van Vechten and family w ere absent
except for Cornelia and ?Annie. Foster [Sw ift] being released on parole has gone to Geneva to visit his father.
Mary Ironsides is to visit Capt. and Mrs. Sw ift, at the Pequot house. It is a year since she saw Seymour and
W histler after her visit to Russia. Emma w as amused to hear W histler w ished to etch her on horseback. She
suggests he etches Julia as 'Liberty'. Julia is a Unionist, and has just gone w ith Lt. and Mrs Rodgers of the
Naval School at Fort Adams for a w eek on the frigate 'Constitution'. Sends love to Aunt Alicia.'Ever yr ow n/dear
Mother/Anna.'
MS Whistler W513
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Northampton, Mass., Monday 12 May 1862. 'My ow n dear
Jemmie' W histler must tell Mr. Traar details of her present treatment from Dr. D[enniston]. She is glad he
completed his tw o paintings for the R.A. even if like the unfinished picture of the Thames in the previous year,
they are not hung. She and Jackson w ill send W histler presscuttings from Northampton and New York. The
Springfield Republican the previous w eek said [? icht] Vinton w as w ounded in the charge of Hancock's company
at the taking of W illiamsburg by Gen. Mclelland. Barns and his sons have joined up. She is w orried about W illie.
Jacks w rote that Gen. Sw ift w as visiting Gen. Scott at Elizabeth, N.J. Cousin Mattie left her husband and family More Details
in Cincinnati to visit Aunt Kate. Julia Palmer in Philadelphia said Donald Fairfax w as w orking at the Navy Yard. Mr.
Summer w as charmed w ith W histler's etchings. Suggests Sis sends a set of Pleasant Pages and W histler a set
of the etchings mentioned in Mr. Gamble's letter, through Mr. Day. She w ill forw ard letters received from Debo,
her daughter Annie and [son] Harry, to Kate Livermore. Sends her regards to Seymour and Mr. Traar, and the
Smiths, and urges W histler to visit Mary Rodew ald. Suggests W histler sends a complete list of his etchings to
date. Thomas W inans w ould like to hear from W histler and have some new etchings to add to those he sent
the previous year. Some purchasers prefer the French to the Thames Set. Mr. Gamble is w riting the letter on her
behalf. 'Your fond /Mother/A M W histler'
MS Whistler W515
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to Deborah Haden. Richmond, 4 Aug 1863. 'Hammond D w ho comes often to see
me, w hom George w ill be glad to hear is w ell... my dear Debo...' Collins MacKensie w ill deliver letters for D.H.
and W. She received W histler's letter of February through Mr. King. It w as on Sunay 29 March that Ida told her
she w as dying, and only regretted leaving W illie and her father. A.M.W. nursed her until her death four months
previously. Their landlord, Mr. and Mrs. Genet and their daughter w ere very kind. W illie is at Camp Jackson near More Details
Richmond. Major Rundle w ho knew W histler at West Point sends his regards to W histler w ho she understands
is no longer w ith D.H. Mr. Maude could send letters through the Trenhams to her relative Dr. Peter Porcher, her
cousin at Charleston w ho has already forw arded letters to her brother Charles through his daughter in Florida.
Sends her love to Alicia, Mary R[odew ald] and family; George and family; Seymour and the children and Mr.
Traar. She received her letter to Kate Livermore in April. Refers also to Doty; and an old friend the sister of Mr.
Mason; and Mrs. B 'Your loving Mother AMW '
MS Whistler W520
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Koblenz?, Saturday 25 Nov [1865] 'Jemie darling' She
received the letters on 9 October. This letter w ill go w ith one to W illie. Urges W histler not to lead W illie astray.
She hopes W histler has put the finishing touches to 'the Sofa' and Houth may be persuaded to buy more of
W histler's w ork. George admired Potter's 'little W hite Girl' and described W histler's success. Annie w rote More Details
describing the sea view s W histler had done. Sends her regards to Holland Park, Mrs. Smith and Cou[sin?] M.
Ironsides. She hears the new s from the Standard, Times and Saturday Review . She trusts Dr. Meurrer w ill
restore her sight. Refers also to Miss Ernen; Sarah; and Julia. 'W illie must/w rite for you both/to your
fond/Mother'
MS Whistler W521
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James and W illiam W histler. 34 Schloss strass, [Coblentz], Tuesday 22 Jan 1866.
'My ow n darling boys' W illie must have experienced bad w eather on the Channel crossing on the previous day.
If W illie is to start w ork again and W histler to travel and do some painting they w ill have to close No.7 [Lindsay
Row ]. Suggests W histler lets Mrs. Gellibrand have his servants for Albyns and leaves his belongings at
Rossetti's. Sarah or her mother Mrs. Curtiss could have any furniture he does not need. Mr. Morris could More Details
supervise the removal. W histler could retrieve Ida's hatbox w hich w as lent to Jane. Charlie might let her know
w hen W illie embarks. Sends love to Mary I. Tells them to w rite to their sister and get Mr. King to forw ard letters
to A.M.W. Urges W histler to expend the money he has made from picture sales and the legacy from Aunt
A[licia?] in carrying out his promise to enable his model to return to a virtuous life. 'Your faithful & fond Mother
AMW '.
[Tuesday w as actually 23 Jan]
MS Whistler W523
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Anna McNeill W histler. [2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea], [1867] 'My ow n darling
Mother-' W histler apologises for not w riting, having been w orking and trying to achieve recognition. He means
to spend some days w ith her in about ten days time and accompany her to London. W illie w ill have w ritten to
her about their friend Traer's death alone in Paris, and how they tried to comfort his mother and sister and More Details
w rote to his w ife. Then Seymour Haden came and tried to take charge of the arrangements and insulted Traer's
family, and W histler struck him. Haden treated Traer badly and he often came to W histler for comfort. W histler
does not think any action of his can make their relationship w orse or avoid upsetting his sister: and asks her
not to correspond w ith Haden. Thanks her for her sympathy w ith his disappointment but fears that he cannot
remove his pictures. His w ork has been w ell received at the French Adademy. 'Your affectionate son James'
MS Whistler W535
Letter from Anna McNeill W histler to Deborah W histler, Lady (Seymour) Haden, [62 Sloane Street, London.]. 8
Bolton Row , Saturday Dec 14 [1868] 'My dear Dito' She understands now w hy Deborah's father w ould not w rite
to her after her marriage because although he loved her he could not mention her husband. She is not
surprised at James' reaction to Haden's persecution of him and refused to enter their house again. She
remembers that w hen the portrait she paid Boxall to paint of W histler had been left at Sloane Street to be More Details
copied at Haden's request, Haden w rote w hen he returned it at her request, four years previously, that she
should pay for the portrait her father ordered from Boxall of Deborah. Haden exaggerated the facts on that
occasion as he has lied about W histler to the Burlington Club. She heard from W illie of the events of the
previous evening but is w riting on her ow n behalf. She sends her regards to Haden's mother. 'Believe me ever
your loving Mother/A.M.W.'
MS Whistler W549
Letter from Anna McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Talbot House, Monday June 12th [1865] 'Dearest
Jamie' Encloses an envelope for W histler to send the key to her trunk by Sis. Sis accompanied by the violinist M.
W ienovski is to play Beethoven's Kruger Sonata at Lady D's soiree for the blind king of Hanover. Annie Haden More Details
appeared in Miss Florence Cliffe's operatic composition Blue Beard in the previous w eek, w hich the Potters may
have attended. Sends her regards to Mme. Venturi and Mrs. Alexander and remembers Miss Caird and Fanny
Leyland. She heard recently from Cousin Kate. Mentions W illie. 'God bless you both/prays Mother.'
[(Kreutzer). Originally BP II Res 6/3]
MS Whistler W550
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. 'Saturday' 29 Jun [1866] 'Dearest Jamie' W illie said
W histler w as moving shortly. She is sending the keys to John for tw o large boxes, and w ould like the chalee More Details
sent to Helen. She hopes his portrait of 'Walter W ' w ill be completed by 11 July and he w ill visit her then. Mrs.
Mignot's mother died on the previous day. Mrs. Gellibrand visited her then. She invited Mrs. Alexander's nephew
and godson to dine w ith her. 'In haste & tender love your/fond Mother.'
MS Whistler W552
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Talbot House, 11 July 1876. 'My ow n darling Jamie,' W illie
reported W histler w as tired after w orking on the Leyland dining room. Suggests W histler sees Cousin Isabella
and her husband Mr. Lane before they come to visit her. Encloses a letter from an aged Aunt in Charleston
introducing Mr. Ford, w hose mother Rose Drayton A.M.W. knew , and his w ife Minnie Porcher w ho is related on More Details
her mother's side to the talented Pettigrew family. Suggests W histler & W illie entertain them to dinner as he
did the W hitehouses. Suggests W histler gives Isabella a photo of his portrait of A.M.W, a fan and Japanese
Camp stool, and some clothes w hich Mrs. Cousins can pack, for her birthday present. His father used to give
presents aw ay on his birthday. Nurse Taplin brought the clothes on the previous Friday. Mrs. Mudie w ill post this
letter. 'Your loving Mother/A M W.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Anna W histler. London, [Sept 1876] Copy of an article on the Peacock
Room, from the Academy, a w eekly paper, 2 September 1876: copied by Mrs. A.M. W histler in a letter to her
sister Mrs. George Palmer: after a description of the room designed for F.R. Leyland, she continues quoting from
W histler's letter. He has only a couple more w eeks w ork to do to finish the room and thinks it is very splendid More Details
and entirely original. W illie w ill have told her how impressed the Princess Louise w as, and the Marquis of
Westminster and others. They are not the best judges but the publicity is useful. Asks her to tell his sister to
come w ith Annie one afternoon 'Your loving son/Jamie-'.
[Freer 175 (mf 431-3)]
MS Whistler W350a
Letter from Mrs A. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Talbot House, Hastings, Sunday 10 Feb 1878. 'So may it More Details
be my ow n precious Jamie!' She found this w hile looking through his father's early letters, and letters from her
brother w hen he w as an invalid in Edith Grove, Brompton. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W559
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs A. W histler. Venice, nd. [1880] 'My ow n dearest Mother' W histler is
glad she is better. He has nearly completed his w ork. This has been the coldest w inter Venetians remember.
Mrs. Bronson has returned to her palace on the Grand Canal and her husband came to visit him w ith Mr.
Graham w ho has been very kind. The colours of buildings and people might have been created for the painter. More Details
W histler hopes to exhibit his etchings in London. Nellie w ill have told her he has 50 pastels as w ell. Mrs.
Bronson and Miss Chapman both gave assistance to his sick gondolier Giovanni so he may het complete his
portrait. Mrs. Harris the elderly w ife of the American consul invites him to dinner and introduces her friends.
W histler sends his congratulations through Sis to Annie. Sends his thanks for the Christmas card. He left the
etchings for Susie Livermore ready framed. Sends regards to Mrs. Mutrie. 'Your loving son Jimmie.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Anna W histler. Venice, nd. [1880]. More Details
[?Freer 176 (mf 434-6)]
MS Whistler W580
Draft from Beatrice W histler to Janey Cambell, Lady Archibald Campbell, [London]. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,
'My dear Janey' Apologises for not w riting earlier but both she and W. have been occupied w ith the pirated
edition of The gentle art of making enemies. The rest of the draft is substantially the same as Letter No.151 More Details
and is obviously another draft of the same letter. Note at end by W. 'So w hether it w as the Gagger or the dear
man himself'.
[See note to letter no.148. The date is determined by the other corresondence]
MS Whistler W581
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Messrs. Lew is & Lew is, [10 & 11 Ely Place, Holborn, London]. 21 Cheyne Walk,
Chelsea, [April 1890 ?] 'Dear Mr. Lew is' W histler is in Paris and has w ith him the letter from Heinemann's agent More Details
about sales in Edinburgh. She encloses some letters. 'Very sincerely yours /Beatrix W histler'.
[This probably relates to 15/34 but see also July 1890 Henry Simpson]
MS Whistler W582
Letter from Beatrice W histler to Edw ard W. Hooper 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1890] [Before Sept. 19th 1890]
'Dear Mr Hooper.' W histler thanks H. for his inquiry about 'Fete on the sands', for w hich he is asking 100 gns. If
H. is interested could he let them know at once, as it is in the exhibition at [Brussells] & they must say 'it is not More Details
for sale.' Unsigned.
['Fete on the sands, Ostende', (Rev.431) w as probably painted in Autumn 1887]
MS Whistler W583
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Charles L. Freer 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,[1890?] 'Dear Mr. Freer,' Thanks F. for
sending presscuttings and letters. She has sent the etchings for Hecker and tw o early proofs of the Lace More Details
Curtain. W underlich has later proofs w hich he might prefer. There w ere no more impressions of the Dance
House availble: and it w as the last of that state of the Mill. W histler w ill be printing more. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W584
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Hotel Du Helder, Rue du Helder, [mid-June 1891] [Salon
1891] 'Chinkie:- my ow n dear sw eet Chinckie' Stevens w as unable to join W histler for breakfast at the w ine
merchants in Place Gaillon. On the w ay W histler saw in Durand-Ruel's 'that horrible "lampoon" of Chase's-' It
w as full, and the son said many Americans go there. W histler may tentatively mention his exhibition. There w as
a roomful of Renoirs - 'The things are simply childish-and a Degas, absolutely shameful!!' She must take care of
'the beautiful Rosies and Nellies' w hich are so much better than these. W histler w ill be back by Wednesday but
Rosie need not come on Monday. He is going to stay w ith Montesquiou the next day or that follow ing, for a day
or so, but w ill first see Mallarmé to sort out the difficulties over the lithographs w ith 'the Lemercier people'. On
the trip across W histler w as supplied w ith rugs by Stew art, but Bunnie forgot to pack socks, & they might be
included w ith the framed etching W illiam has to send to Hotel du Helder, sending separately tw o small copies of More Details
the Gentle Art. W riting later, after visiting the exhibition, W histler is shocked at the standards even of the
Impressionists, 'the man Dunnat, w ho by the w ay is right next to the really holy Valparaiso, has mauve and
ultramarine running into the huge legs of his Spaniard-and by the same token, there is no B- to be found
anyw here- They must have got through w ith her;-...Sargent's "Boy" that w as supposed to be a masterpiece is
horrible!-' W histler criticizes Boldini's draw ing in his pastels, and paintings, and 'My imitator Gandarini's' w ork.
'The Rosa Corder naturally is very austere and grand among these strange strugglings - but w e have better -
and Oh horrors it struck me suddenly that she looked short!' W histler sends love to Bunnie & tells her to read
'Labby's' article on 'Baccarat' in Truth w hich convinces one that 'Sir E. Clarke w on the battle- 'My ow n Tridxie'
[Read Labby's article on "Baccarat" in Truth]

Letter from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiu. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, nd. [May 1891?] 'Dear Monsieur
de Montesquiou,' W histler is convalescing from 'flu. She could not read M.'s last letter, 'Enigma in Rose and More Details
de Montesquiou,' W histler is convalescing from 'flu. She could not read M.'s last letter, 'Enigma in Rose and More Details
Gray', it w as beautiful but illegible. W histler hopes to continue w ork on the 'Black Lord' shortly if M. w ill come
and pose. It has a new frame. 'Alw ays sincerely/Beatrix W histler.'
MS Whistler W585
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [late June 1891] (First part of letter missing...-) W histler
& Stevens propose to have an exhibition together, starting in Paris, opened by M. Carnot, and then in London,
Brussels (w here the King can open it), and Munich or Berlin. W histler is going to Petit's to arrange details, they
are to exhibit about 25 each, and W histler w ill show 'the Rosies, and the shells and the panels and sea pieces'. More Details
The Greffulhes w ould attend, and W histler is due to visit them next day. Stevens, his daughter & family are
going to Honfleur at end of July and invite them, and W histler suggests they bring Bunnie too. W histler has
w ired Cust, and w ill tell her about this mornings breakfast w ith Degas in his next letter. W histler accuses her of
w riting very short letters. 'Love' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W586
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Hotel du
Helder, 7 & 9 Rue du Helder, Paris, [14 Juin 91] 'This can, I fancy be but a short note to my ow n Luck for it is
late...' W histler proposes to leave Paris next day, spend Tuesday in Dieppe although the w eather is not
promising for sea pictures, and return Wednesday. 'You ought to begin the Obi at once Chinckie!-I should so
like to bring home something-' W histler did not discuss his intended exhibition w ith Stevens and it w as the
latter's idea to have an exhibition together, although W histler presented it to Petit as his ow n. Petit acquiesced
and w ent to see Stevens w hile W histler w ent to visit Mallarmé at Fontainebleu, in his 'little cabin on the river.'
They drove over and w ent around the chateau in the afternoon, it w as beautiful w ith its Louis XII-XV furniture.
They did not w ork out how to deal w ith 'the Dentist man' but Mallarmé w ill w rite and say he w ill not tolerate More Details
any further delay. W histler returned home late like Pepys. He breakfasted w ith Montesquiou and discussed
Trixie, 'and Bunnie & the red Lady-' but they w ill not continue the portrait until September so W histler w ill have
to look elsew here for money. Meanw hile he can w ork on 'the Rosie series' and sea pictures, w hich W histler
w ould rather w ork on in good w eather than 'the black portrait'. Montesquiou is coming to dine w ith W histler
and they may go on to the Greffulhe's. W histler encloses a note from Montesquiou. W histler w ill tell her about
Degas' breakfast w hen he comes back. 'God bless the/Wams!-/signed w ith butterfly/I hope Webb & W illiam/are
all right-/The parcels have come-'.
MS Whistler W587
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Paris],nd. [June 1891?] 'Chinks I am off!-' Hopes to do
some painting tomorrow in Dieppe. Managed to buy some transparent lithograph paper in Paris 'such as old
Way never dreamed of'!' w hen he called on Fantin. Tomorrow W illiam must make Grau put on the little frames More Details
and then Bancroft's picture can be sent off. Asks her to w rite to Mrs Hacker w ho is due to return to a hotel in
Dover Street w ith her husband, to avoid missing them again. Dined yesterday w ith Montesquiou, the Countess
and her sister. Expects to arrive on Wednesday morning. 'Your ow n fond' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W588
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, [3 Au 91] 'Well Chinkie !'
W histler has been hanging pictures and by the pictures surrounding Luke Fildes "Doctor" suggested 'something
entertaining' W histler quotes Balzac's character saying to the Countess, '"Ce n'est pas le billiard qui tue, c'est
les accessoires!"!' W histler is staying in the same house as Melville and they have thrashed out their quarrel
on the Ford business and are now able to w ork together on the hanging. Melville has urged him to show the
Fur Jacket, w hich the Council might be interested in. Leiter or other Americans w ould be more likely to hear of it
than them through the reports of the Pall Mall if it stays in Goupils. W histler has just telegraphed to Goupils.
W histler asks Trixie's opinion of Crow dy's letter, w hich he may not reply to, although Bunnie could send the More Details
letter in w hich he offered his services. Chapman w ants a thousand pounds for his picture, so W histler w ill have
to 'paint the new one... and therefore I had better for the present let the old story die out-' 'There is a very
sw eet and really most beautiful early Albert Moore in the Rathbone [Philip] dining room - "The Song of
Solomon"'. W histler asks her to send on a press cutting and asks about the fish for Henley & the w idow 's
w indow . W histler hopes to return in time for the Club's dinner next Wednesday. Bunnie did not pack the clothes
brush. 'Goodnight my dear sw eet Trixie' (signed w ith butterfly).
[pcf MS W histler W 597, "W iddy's mite" & MS W histler H257, W indow 1892. Liverpool Cat: Room VII. Fildes
picture w as 873]
MS Whistler W589
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Liverpool, [August 1891] 'One of the largest of the rooms
I have devoted to the Academy-' In his hanging W histler has achieved a mosaic w hich is harmonious, although
he show s up the poor draw ing, technique, colour and composition of the pictures. 'Now then-and this is
amazing!- Putting Fildes "Doctor" in the place of honour, centre of line, I have plastered the place...' More Details
(incomplete, unsigned).
[See W histler's letters to his w ife, particularly 3 August 1891 (BP II Res 12/6) about Fildes' picture, w hich w as
No.873 in Room VII of the exhibition; and a letter about the Academy room, undated (BP II Res 12/9)
expressing similar sentiments]
MS Whistler W590
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, Lonon. Walker Art Gallery,
Liverpool, [8 Au 91] (First part of letter missing) They w ent out previous day and tried [to w ork?] but w ere not More Details
able to do anything and returned like Mr Pepys to bed. W histler is not feeling w ell. He is staying in the room
Ruskin had w hen he stayed there w ith his family at the time of the trial. He hopes to leave on Wednesday night
or Thursday. (End of letter missing)
MS Whistler W591
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, nd. [after 3 Aug. 1891] 'I am
quite w orn out my ow n dear Luck-' He received her letter w hich cheered him up, and a w ire from Goupils saying
'that the B. is on her w ay dow n-' Most of the Academy room is hung in such a w ay as to point out 'the false
sentiment and execrable colour draw ing and execution,'. There is to be a dinner on the follow ing Wednesday & More Details
W histler w ill return after that. He w onders w hat price to put on the Fur Jacket if the Council w ants to buy it.
Thomson had thought of £1600. W histler has seen 'a letter from Leighton asking £1800, for his Andromeda-'
'Your fond' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W592
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool, nd. [Aug 1891] 'The
shoestring in the show er bath, Chinkie, is very funny!' W histler is nervous about the opening next day. Melville
has been very helpful, and tw o of his pictures are as good as the tw o w atercolours that first caught W histler's
attention in the Academy. He appreciated the arrangement in W histler's room and hung W histler's picture w ell.
'Well the B. looks I think all right- and perhaps-...runs a chance of staying in the Provinces-' W histler has hung
Jacomb Hood w ell, and a small painting by Steer of 'a Music Hall w ith a tiny girl dancing on the stage-' w hich More Details
they saw in Walter Sickert's studio. He nearly rejected altogether 'a Monet kind of landscape' by Steer. W histler
may leave tomorrow but it may be impolitic to leave the Club dinner abruptly. W histler saw 'the Van Beers'
letters 'and in spite of his stupidity w ill hang seven of his pictures in among the Academician's, w hich is more
effective than skying them. W histler has telegraphed Robertson & advises her not to see him. W histler sends
his love to Bunnie & asks W illiam to rent 'the room in Flood Street for another w eek-' W histler w as pleased to
hear about the fish and enquires about the w indow . 'Your fond' (signed w ith butterfly).
[cf MS W histler W 588, etc.]
MS Whistler W593
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Hotel St
Antoine, Antw erp, (postmark) Oct 10/25? [1891] 'Well Chinkie!' He arrived safely and expects to produce some
good w ork. Maeterlinck lives in a palace, w here he is giving a banquet tonight, having breakfasted w ith him
and gone round museums. Tomorrow is the important day, and the Independance [Belge] is represented by More Details
the Chief and not "Harry" for the occasion. 'Tell Bunnie I opened the four leaf clover this morning'... W histler has
not heard from America and did not bring the copy of Field & Turf w ith the dedication to McClure Hamilton! He
hopes to bring the 'lithograph Songs' back to show her, and to return to Paris the next day or Tuesday. W histler
tells her to get Webb to accompany them both on Tuesday. 'Love to all-' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W594
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Hotel du Helder, [end Oct. 28-29 Oct. 1891] 'Of course I
am not here Chinkie my ow n dear Luck-but for the moment seated at this cafe w ith Mallarmé w ho sends
messages w rapped in the latest rose leaves'. They have been to Goupils and W histler is to see Geoffroy next
day. The Ministre des Beaux Arts is no longer Proust but a close friend of Mallarmé w ho w ill deal w ith the matter
w ith the Luxembourg immediately. W histler has spent most of the day w orking at Belfond's on the lithographs,
and w ork w ill start on the stones on next day, w ith W histler present. W histler expected more information than
w as contained in her last letter, 'of tonights [Fagen']? and hopes Webb is accompanying them both. W histler is
surprised not to have heard from Mr Orchar about the etchings. The 3000 francs damages aw arded in Antw erp
is exceptional for Belgium. W histler saw Harry and w ent on to Brussels w ith him. A full account of the triumph More Details
w ill appear. 'My Maeterlinck is the cousin of the new Shakespeare w ho w as at the dinner on Sunday to meet
me - A great festival of immense ceremony!' The English Consul General w as present & W histler 'said a few
things!' Maitre Picard came from Brussels for the dinner. Mme Maeterlinck and another young lady w ere
present, and the ladies w ore pow der! W histler w ill return w hen he has finished at Belfords. Both Geoffroy and
Bing have had the Song on Stone so W histler w ill have to give the etching to Bing & promise something to
Geoffroy. 'Mallarmé is enchanted w ith your idea of finishing the house w ith a thousand pound screen from
Bings!-' W histler is going to dine w ith Mme Mery w here he w ill meet Huysmans. W histler sends a cutting from
New York Herald quoting part of a sentence. He asks if she has called on the Bigelow s, and w ritten to
Stevenson. W histler is pleased to hear of the little roadblocks. 'Your ow n fond' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W595
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre. Paris, Nov
2 91. 'Too bad of you dear Chinkie-' W histler telegrammed her the previous night but has had no reply. Galland
has just been complimenting W histler on receiving a French decoration, and w ill go to Goupils and w rite w hat
he thinks of it. W histler saw Stevens w ho w as depressed, failed to see Degas, and is going to leave his card at
the Grefulhes. He has sent a telegram & must w rite to Montesquiou. Mallarmé w ill arrange to send the roasting
stove w hen they send the money, and w ill get 'the sw an's necks-...through an architect w ho know s exactly More Details
w here they should be obtained,'. The draw ings have gone w ell and are suitable for the first tw o of the four for
Heinemann, and tomorrow W histler w ill get on w ith transferring the lithographs to the stones and printing
them. W histler may leave next night or Tuesday morning. W illiam must w rite or telegraph Orchar to enquire
after the safety of the etchings w hich the Secretary's w ire suggested w as at stake. W histler asks if it w ill be all
right if he pays by cheque there. 'Your fond' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W596
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Hotel Foyot, Paris], nd. [Jan. 1892?] 'This is no letter
Trixie Wam amazing!' W histler has been experiencing 'a combination of Counts' bringing the solemnity of the
Faubourg St Germain to him, all day. He has at last, w ith the help of M. de La Gandara, found the ideal studio.
He asks her to get Grau to make a palette like W histler's 'w ith the little boxes all round for the paints-' and
send it to Gandara at 22. Rue Monsieur le Prince, Paris. W histler imagines she w ould like to see Gandara 'in the
place of "pore Roussel"'. W histler suggests she and Bunnie join him in the Hotel Foyot. 'This is aw ful new s More Details
about Maeterlinck!-/The w ork itself is supposed to begin tomorrow - and perhaps all may go w ell-' Trixie must
send off 'the other panel of the w indow '. He w ill w rite again telling her about his 'visit to [Galalud-] and the
speech he made to his assembled students!!!-' but 'tomorrow I shall be aw fully pushed by this continuous
Count-' W histler asks her to send Paulus' address, w hat she has been doing w ith the cheques, send his love
to Bunnie and asks her to send him the papers. 'Your loving' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W597
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. Hotel de Calais, 5 Rue des Capucines, Paris, [1891/2?]
'Wait till you see me in an amazing hat !... W ith our usual indecision Here w e are again!!' W histler has just
remembered 'the W iddies mite' and enquires how it is. He w ill expect a letter from her on Saturday and w ill More Details
w rite himself tomorrow , nothing having happened yet. Unsigned.
[cf MS W histler W 588, "W iddys w indy"]
MS Whistler W598
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Paris],nd. [28 January 1892] 'How could you Trixie!' She
told him off for missing the post, w hen he w as only busy w ith 'this thing to be completed', and anyw ay did not
receive any letter from her until Tuesday morning although he w ired his address early on Saturday. W histler
thanks her for sending the Detroit Free Press. He has 'not been "raking around" w ith Mallarmé and Mme
Laurent!- Never seen her- '. He did visit Mallarmé on Tuesday evening to get aw ay from the picture w hich has
dragged on too long. The sitter has got too familiar & W histler must accompany him 'to a Matinee at the
"Vaudeville" w here they are going to play a w hole hurrah of Wagner!' w hen W histler w ould rather have been More Details
painting. 'The Grefhule' (sic) w ill be there 'and the Countesse de w hats her name you know w e met her at the
Exposition-' W histler must endure it 'and all because of this great black w ork that still is there- an eternal terror
and reproach until it is done!-' The studio is lovely and if she likes it, as he said to Montesquiou, the present
ow ner, the painter, can keep it no longer. Montesquiou advises them to see Lohengrin at the Opera. W histler
and he have breakfasted at each others places. Montesquiou w anted W histler to visit the Grefhule tonight but
W histler is engaged to dine w ith the sculptor Drouet, having visited him the previous evening. She and Bunnie
w ill like him. Asks her to w rite or tell Nellie that W histler has seen Ross W inans and he says... (last page of
letter missing).
MS Whistler W599
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Paris], nd. [31 January 1892] 'Sunday afternoon' 'Well
Trixie!-' W histler has had no letter from her for three days in spite of his telegram, although she did send on
the note from the Fine Arts yesterday. He realises she is busy & Bunnie is w ith her. W histler w as 'installed in
the studio of Gandara's friend on Tuesday night-' and spent the next afternoon painting the head in
Montesquiou's portrait. W histler put off the background and figure until after the Friday w hen Montesquiou &
he had social engagements, having scraped dow n the canvasses and intending to complete the canvass in one
final coat. He w orked at the hand on Thursday, but unfortunately his unknow n host has come to stay from
Sunday until Tuesday so there is no chance of going on w ith the picture until Wednesday. It should only take
three or four days to complete. 'So you must do great Obi- and the "Blanche w ith the hump" had better put up
a candle'. Drouet visited W histler and brought the old photograph of W, saying he had not changed, and
W histler sent it on to her. They dined at 'the old "Perouse"- you know on the quai' and w ent on to the More Details
student's ball-'the "Closerie de Lilacs" but it w as disappointing, 'and "so to bed" like Mr. Pepys-Drouet back to
his damp Joan of Arc!' Last Friday started w ith breakfast w ith Montesquiou, and then the "Vaudeville" w here
Mme de Montebello, a Russian Princess, Prince de Polognac, Mme Grefhule w ere present & W histler w as
presented to the Ministre de l'Instruction Publique et des Beaux Arts'. The music w as Bach not Wagner; and
afterw ards many of them came over to Goupils to look at 'the B. ...the pastels and the little landscape and
admire the lithographs',... 'Un succes collosale!' Now her letter has arrived, and he replies that he has dined
w ith Heinemann and vice versa & accompanied him to Moulin Rouge w here they heard Yvette Guilbert. She did
not compare w ith Chaumont although Walter Sickert w ould probably like to paint her. Tomorrow W histler is
going w ith Heinemann to the Belfont, but Webb has not received the contract that Bunnie w as going to send
and is leaving tomorrow . 'Do plenty of Obi and bless your ow n fond' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler W600
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre.
Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon 23, Paris, [19 Janv 92] 'W hat can you think of the envelope Chinkie
dear!-' W histler sent her a telegram yesterday but they w ere seeing Edw ard off at the docks and did not reply.
W histler had good new s from 'der Paulus', and Mallarmé told him that the "Temps" is going to give a banquet
for W histler w ith over 150 present to celebrate his Rosette. Montesquiou called in the morning 'w ith a bunch of
flow ers for Trixie'. He had engaged a box at the opera for Lohengrin, and is looking forw ard to Miss Philip's
introduction to Paris, and to their settling there. W histler w ould not go to the Luxembourg w ithout her. The More Details
studio may not be suitably lit but the hotel is fine. W histler asks her to send the lithographs and frames, and
find Reid's and Man's letters. W histler called but did not see the W inans; and on Drouet w ho has Gricault!'
W histler encloses tw o papers referring to himself, to be sent to W hibley. My ow n darling w rite every day to
your loving' (signed w ith butterfly) ps. W histler asks her to send Paulus' telegrams & give his Love to Bunnie.
'Starr w as very nice-'.
[Enclosed press cutting from Figaro, Jan. 31, 1892, see press cutting box.]
MS Whistler W601
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21. Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre.
Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Paris, 29 Janv 92 (postmark) 'Now Chinkie w hen are you coming?
-' Asks if she requires money. Gandara stood in for Montesquiou this morning w hile W histler painted the
background and tone of the figure, and the Count himself posed in the afternoon. 'the lovely lithographs'
arrived in the evening. Mme Grefhule w ired Montesquiou that W histler could leave his card at '"Monsieur le
Ministre"'s', but he w ill w ait until she and his sister-in-law arrive. W histler thinks Leighton and others w ill be
jealous, as W histler is more '"in among'em"' than old Rose's coachman. Mme de Montebello asked him through
Montesquiou to dinner but he refuses. Asks if tw o keys w hich arrived in the morning are for a case of More Details
canvasses from Grau. Asks w hich reproduction she sent to Smalley, if any. Send presscutting by Thomson in the
Pall Mall on the "Venice Etchings" w hich W histler w ants to give Huish. W histler w ill w rite to W illiam and w onders
w hether to send Mans 'the Pink Meux' or three framed Venice etchings, "Traghetto", "Doorw ay" and "Beggars"
if they w ill arrive in time. Expects she has sent the letter and cheque on to Mr Hanson. W histler is visiting
Mallarmé tonight. Asks her to send him four copies of the Gentle Art including one dedicated to Jack McNeill.
Gives Octave Mause's address, 'Secretariat,/27. Rue du Berger/Bruxelles'. 'A nice little Rosie turned up this
morning in the Atelier!-.../A tall bronze gold child-13-but long legs- Italian- "Carmen Caira"! pretty name isn't
it?' (signed w ith butterfly) 'w ho loves his Wam!'.
[Ed. New ton, p.168. Another copy of summary of this letter must be in the Acad. Carmen]
MS Whistler W602
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Tortoni's Cafe, Paris], nd. [Feb. 1892] 'He is enchanted!-
and this evening he w ent up stairs and brought dow n Madame de Montebello, w ho w as standing for her
picture to Gandara, our Montesquiou poete et grand seigneur, Bunnie I believe w ould never have forgiven him -
and W illiam's "lofty" w as a pale expression for him-' Gandara came to look at it too. Now W histler has w ritten
her three letters and received hers w ith enclosure from Kennedy. W histler w onders if he should join the
"Japanese Society", to w hich Leighton & Liberty belong. W histler tells her to get Webb to deal w ith the bills More Details
from Dickinson's and Grau's. W histler asks if he should w rite to Lew is about the "Vale": if Orchar has
acknow ledged receipt of his picture; & if a letter of explanation w as sent w ith the lithographs to Mr Freer,
saying they w ere to be divided betw een him and his friend and priced tw o guineas each. W histler asks if 'the
pink Meux' is still w ith Thomson of Goupils. W histler asks her 'to send the Pall Mall w ith the Academy Election'
'Love to Bunnie and Goodnight again and sleep and dream of' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Montesquiou admired the portrait. The part of M "poete etc" looked great in the evening light. Ed. New ton,
p.163]
MS Whistler W603
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler. [Tortoni's Cafe, Paris],nd. [Jan/Feb. 1892?] 'He is
enchanted!- and this evening he w ent up stairs and brought dow n Madame de Montebello, w ho w as standing
for her picture to Gandara, our Montesquiou poete et grand seigneur, Bunnie I believe w ould never have
forgiven him - and W illiam's "lofty" w as a pale expression for him-' Gandara came to look at it too. Now W histler
has w ritten her three letters and received hers w ith enclosure from Kennedy. W histler w onders if he should
join the "Japanese Society", to w hich Leighton & Liberty belong. W histler tells her to get Webb to deal w ith the
bills from Dickinson's and Gran's. W histler asks if he should w rite to Lew is about the "Vale": if Orchar has More Details
acknow ledged receipt of his picture; & if a letter of explanation w as sent w ith the lithographs to Mr Freer,
saying they w ere to be divided betw een him and his friend and priced tw o guineas each. W histler asks if 'the
pink Meux' is still w ith Thomson of Goupils. W histler asks her 'to send the Pall Mall w ith the Academy Election'
'Love to Bunnie and Goodnight again and sleep and dream of' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Montesquiou admired the portrait. The part of M "poete etc" looked great in the evening light. And envelope,
12/16?]
MS Whistler W604
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, London, Angleterre.
Restaurant & Hotel Foyot, Rue de Tournon 33, Paris (envelope), (postmark) 1 Fevr 92. 'My ow n darling Chinkie
Wam! -' Drouet has pointed out to W histler how important the honour of being 'Officier de la Legion d'Honneur'
is in France, and held a dinner in his honour at his studio on Saturday 30 (January), and promises to hold
another w hen Trixie and Bunnie arrive. Drouet w as there w hen W histler heard the new s and accompanied him More Details
to w ire back to Trixie and then to the Cafe Voltaire to see if it w as announced officially. The next day, yesterday,
just after W histler received her letter about [Destournelles] Mallarmé arrived w ith the official notification from
Roujon, Directeur des Beaux Arts. W histler is delighted w ith the w indow and w onders if it can be photographed
and intends to keep the cartoon and show it to Galand. Asks her to tell W hibley about the honour done to W,
and how much more significant it is than the honours 'the Burlington Bazaar... still w itheld from Albert Moore'.
Sends love to Bunnie. 'My ow n dear Chinkie Your fond' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W607
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, [33 Rue de Tournon, Paris].nd. [postmark 15 Mar 1892]
(env. uncertain) 'My ow n dear Luck' W histler has spent the morning w ith W hibley 'at the British Museum!
looking up all the British crimes against the Grinder!-' The exhibition is ready and the Nocturnes, 'The Valparaiso
Nocturne!', the Falling Rocket 'it ought not to have been called Black & Gold - but Blue-', are beautiful; 'and
Potters blue w ave! - you never saw such a sea- absolutely sculptured out of the most brilliant blue and green
& violet!'; the Lange Lizen and Music Room are immature w orks but glow ing w ith colour. Asks her to tell the More Details
Count to come and see it. W histler is staying at 21 w hich Mrs [Melhuish] has kept w ell ordered, and Miss
Maude spent all day w ith him there yesterday helping. Encloses a letter: 'Enclosed funny! of course have
refused - also Joshuas!' Asks w hat she thinks of the picture and w hat still needs to be done to it. 'Tell us all-'
[Probably one of the most important letters & show ing W histler in unusually self critical mood. Joshua's -
Reynolds? & RA. This is Goupil exhibition w hich opened March 19. Ed. New ton, p.175]

Letter from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiou. 33 Rue de Tournon, nd. [Apr. 1892] 'Dear Monsieur de
Montesquiou.' She thanks M. for his gift, 'the three strange aristocrats from the East. She encloses something More Details
about the portrait of a lady w hich M. had seen in London. She asks the address of an atelier M. mentioned to
W histler the previous day, in the Isle St. Louis. 'Very sincerely yours./"Mistress Beatrix."'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris,nd [May 1892] 'Dear Mr. Reid-'
Encloses catalogues of Leyland sale and asks R. to bid up to £50 for the carving and possibly other items. More Details
W histler hopes R. w ill bid for the Princesse. His pictures w ere successful at the Champs de Mars. Sends her
regards to Mrs. Reid. 'Believe me/Very sincerely/Beatrix W histler-'.

Letter from Beatrix W histler to T.R. Way. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [May 1892] 'Dear Mr. Way' She has sent Way
today more Dutch paper, including the paper he asked for, w hich W histler says must be kept secret. W histler
asks him to print 6 of each of 18 lithographs, all ticked except "Rags Drury Lane" & "Battersea Bridge". These More Details
and the etchings are in demand in Paris. W histler w ill send Way cuttings about his success at the Champs de
Mars. Asks if Way is going to the Leyland sale as they are concerned about 'the Japanese portrait'. 'Believe
me/Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler.'
[Original in Freer Gallery. Freer 91 (mf 208-10)]

Letter from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiou. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, nd. [May? 1892] 'My dear
Monsieur de Montesquiou,' They have been employing an architect to survey a very attractive house: w hen More Details
they have settled in they might employ 'the knight of the flow ers' [Gabriel Yturri] to help decorate it, since M.
has seen him again. W histler is ill. 'Very sincerely yours,/Beatrix W histler'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiou. Hotel du Bon La Fontaine, 16 Rue de Grenelle, nd
[September 1892]. 'My dear Monsieur de Montesquiou,' She thinks they w ill have to redecorate the room to More Details
make it a fit home for the bed M. has given them. She has been trying to buy something like it since seeing it in
M.'s house. She thanks him for 'the w onderful sw ans.' W histler is much better. 'Believe me/very sincerely
yours,/Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to T.R. Way Hotel Du Bon La Fontaine, 16 Rue de Grenelle, Paris, [1892 ?] 'My dear
Mr. Way' W histler w ould like him to send six sheets of the finest number lithograph paper and the address More Details
w here he can get it. W histler is sending Way's father a proof of his last lithograph, the portrait of Stephane
Mallarmé, w hich is very popular in Paris. 'Believe me/Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler'.
[Way pp. 104-5 Mallarmé ? 1894]

Telegram from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiou, 8 Rue Franklin, Passy. 110 Rue du Bac, (postmark) May More Details
15 1893. 'Dear Monsieur de Montesquiou,' She reminds M. that he promised W histler yesterday to have
breakfast w ith them at 12 on Sunday 'Alw ays sincerely,/Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [April] [1893] 'Dear Mrs Reid:-'
She has been ill since they heard from Mr. Reid of the birth of the young McNeill, but now congratulates R. More Details
W histler w ill try and obtain tickets for the Salon for R. 'Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler.'
[Freer Gallery of Art No.221. Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Alexander Reid, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. [1893] 'Dear Mrs Reid:-' She has
been ill since they heard from Mr. Reid of the birth of the young McNeill, but now congratulates R. W histler w ill More Details
try and obtain tickets for the Salon for R. 'Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler.'
[Freer Gallery of Art No.221 - original. Ms copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip]

Letter from Beatrix W histler to M.R. de Montesquiou. 110 Rue du Bac, nd. [1893?] 'Dear Monsieur de
Montesquiou.' They have received the new edition of Les Chauves-Souris. W histler w as disappointed not to More Details
have been asked to contribute some w ork to it. On the previous Sunday M.'s old friend Henry James visited
them, and said he had seen the other new ly published book, and it seems to be selling w ell. She thanks M. for
the baobob tree. 'Alw ays sincerely/Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to T.R. Way 110 Rue du Bac, [Jan 1894?] 'Dear Mr. Way' W histler w ould like Way to More Details
print a dozen of each of the lithographs now on exhibition in the Grafton Gallery. He agrees it is better to have
a large number printed. Asks if he w ants some paper. 'Believe me /very sincerely/Beatrix W histler'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 2 Hyde Park Gardens. 110 Rue Du Bac,[Feb 26 1894] 'My dear
Mr. Studd' She w rites on W histler's behalf. Prof Heilbert visited W histler and w anted to borrow some of his
paintings for an exhibition in Hamburg starting 18 March. W histler's paintings are being lent to America and he More Details
w ould like S. to lend the Little W hite Girl to Hamburg. Heilbert is in the same room, w riting to S. She sends her
regards to Mrs. Sickert. She hopes S. w ill come back to Paris to help her plant seeds. 'Very sincerely/(sg) Beatrix
W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, 2 Hyde Park Gardens. 110 Rue du Bac, (postmark) March 4 More Details
1894. 'My dear Mr. Studd.' W histler thanks S. for lending the picture w hich w ill be collected after 10 March. They
accept S.'s invitation and look forw ard to seeing him again. 'Very sincerely/(sg) Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. nd. [Aug. 1894?] 'My dear Peter-' She thanks S. for his
telegram. W hen the 'red boy' w ould not tell W histler w here he had paw ned some silver & a diamond stud
W histler turned him over to the police. His mother came and Eugene made a scene w hen Josephine told her he More Details
w as at the police station. They said they w ould lay charge and w hen Josephine told the commissaire about the
letter the 'redboy' had w ritten to the 'petite Marie', he confessed he had taken the stuff and given it to his
mother w ho had passed it to a man w ho had it broken up and melted it dow n. The police then w anted to
arrest his mother 'Of course-too-they took' (incomplete)

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq, Le Poulda, Pres Lorient, Finisterre, Bretagne. 110 Rue du Bac,
(postmark) Oct 3 1894. 'My dear Peter:' She thanks S. for the roses. They are sorry they could not come to Le
Poulda before, and ask if they can come after W histler's brother returns to London on Saturday. Last night they More Details
saw Mr. Johnstone w ho told them about S. She asks how S. heard that the 'red boy' w as acquitted but his
mother got 6 months. How ard Cushing's aunt Mrs. Buyt is dead. W hibley is in London, and Ethel in her flat in
the rue Garanciere; there is to be a dinner in honour of W hibley on Friday. 'Alw ays/(sg) Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, early July [1895] 'My dear Peter.' She has
been ill, w hile Ethel and W hibley, w ho are getting married on Monday, have both 'flu. She invites S. to attend
and bring a w edding cake from Buzzards w ithout telling anyone, such as 'Billy R.' She w ants S. to make More Details
enquiries about the house next door to him w hich W histler says she can rent- and she asks about Simon and
the new house and furnishings. W histler and she may go to Italy after the w edding. 'Yours affec:/(sg) Beatrix
W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac,nd. [July? 1895] 'My dear Peter:' She thanks
S. and asks him to give the people W histler's name, and give W histler's law yers, W. Webb, 11 Austin Friars More Details
E.C., the name of their agents. They are going to a spa in Normandy, Bagnole sur Orne, and then to Lyme
Regis. 'Yours./(sg) Beatrix W histler.'

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Arthur Studd, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, nd. [c. Oct. 1895] 'My dear Peter:' She
thanks S. for the cheque and asked if he received the w edding cake. She asks if the Kinsellas are in London.
She w ants W histler to come w ith her to Lyme Regis but he w ill have to let Miss Kinsella know before he goes. More Details
W histler says she can take the house. They thought of taking the flat upstairs as a studio but it proved
unsuitable so they w ill take the house in Cheyne Walk after all, and W histler's law yer Webb w ill w rite about it.
'Very sincerely./(sg) Beatrix W histler'
MS Whistler W620
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Beatrix W histler, Long's Hotel, New Bond Street, London, Angleterre. Hotel
Chatham, Paris, (postmark) 3 Mars 95. 'My ow n sw eet Chinkie!' Has just received her letter but she does not
say how she is. Hopes Bunnie and Louise are staying w ith her. Has just had breakfast w ith Beurdeley the
Avocat, and family and Mallarmé, Cormant the painter 'I suppose something in the manner of Collin-... he is one
of the Paris professors- and young Beurdeley goes to his atelier-'. Mallarmé had spent the night at the house
of Mme Morizian '(Manet)', w ho died this morning, and has asked W histler to attend the funeral on Tuesday, 'a
Pere Lachaise afternoon w ith snow on the ground' W histler predicts. Trixie received W histler's telegram
yesterday but Bunnie's letter suggests they did not receive Constant's note saying the key's had been found.
"Annie" has been helping clear up the rooms w ith Constant, and W histler promises to see Mrs Duncan about
her. W histler had a cocktail w ith Baron de [Stackle] yesterday and is to visit Mme. his mother this afternoon. More Details
W histler has improved 'the little Picture' by polishing the "Vibert" retouching varnish. Beurdeley is taking it to
show the Judge next day and may arrange for W histler to explain his case privately to the Judge. W histler
dines w ith Mrs Hale and her husband Bert and persuaded her to sit on W histler's side in Court, opposite Lady
Eden, on Wednesday w hen it reconvenes to pass judgement. She w ill be 'dressed in the brow n costume- just
as in the picture-' Cushing and Johnnie How ells w ill be present and the Eden faction w ill be greatly alarmed.
Asks if she saw W histler's letter in the Pall Mall yesterday. He w rote it on the boat in reply to a passage in the
Westminster Gazette and it also appeared in the New York Herald. He also w rote to the Gazette. Sir W illiam
Eden w as interview ed by the N.Y. Herald & W histler may w rite a short reply. W histler called on Sarasate
yesterday & he recounted how he had been godfather to [Nettie] Carpenter's child. W histler has the Blue and
W hite safely in the studio. 'My ow n darling love- Your' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W649
Letter from Emily W histler to Mr [James McNeill?] W histler. 35 Chesterton Rd, N. Kensington, W, 18 March 1901.
'Dear Cousin ...' Outlines her career as schoolteacher and seeks advice on a suitable benevolent society now More Details
she is in poor health. Signed 'Emily W histler, Daughter of Henry W histler Esqr of Manse Cottage, Lew isham,
Kent.'
MS Whistler W653
Letter from Maj G. W histler. to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, 15 Feb 1843. 'My dearest James'
W histler's letter w as brought by Mr. Roberts. Deborah and cousin Kate Prince have both praised W histler's More Details
obedience. Major Bouttal[?] sends his love. Sends his love to W illie W yatt and [Jackie?] [Jackson]? 'Your
affectionate father- G.W. W histler'
MS Whistler W654
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Maj G. W histler, St Petersburg. Preston, Mon 21 June 1847, Wed 23 June,
Sat 3 July. 'My dear father' Mr. Fluke had bought several more paintings for his gallery in Lubec including 'a very
fine head painted by a spanish master' w hich he w ould be prepared to sell. They also saw the painting of
Death's Dance, 'more curious than pretty', in the marine church. It is attributed to Holbein but actually earlier.
They arrived in Hull on Saturday and w ent to the service at York Minster on Sunday and then to Mrs. Ropes'
cottage at Scarborough w here they have been a w eek. George Chapman is now much taller than his brothre
Jemie. 'He is very fond of draw ing and w e both agreed to draw the same subject and to compare them More Details
afterw ards-' 'Wednesday 23d.' They w ent w ith the [Ormonds] and Mr. Edw ards to Fleetw ood. 'Saturday 3d.
July' Mother read them his letter, and W histler promises to keep speaking French and German. Recommends
Rossel school. Uncle W instanley and Aunt Eliza and Alicia send their love. W histler sends his love to Messrs.
Prince, Ropes, Karitsky and Dr. Rogers. 'I w ill try to be your dutyful as I am your affectionate son/James Abbott
W histler'.
[Should be Ormond See 1/5]
MS Whistler W655
Letter from Maj G. W histler to Mrs A. W histler. Moscow , 16 July 1847. 'My ow n dearest Annie,' He received her
letter from Fleetw ood dated 30 June. He is grateful to [her] sister and Mr. W instanley for their kindness to
James and W illiam. He w ill consider sending the boys to school in England if they can stay together. 'Monday More Details
19th' He hopes to get a letter from Deborah in Paris. Sends his regards to Mr. and Mrs. Ormond. Refers also to
Mrs. How ard, George Prince, General Krofft, Mr. Lamartine tutor to the son of General Tcheffkin, Mr. G[eor]ges,
Mr. Truw heeler and 'Mr. Minton from Providence'. 'May God bless you my ow n dear Annie/Your ow n George.'
MS Whistler W656
Letter from Major G. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon villa], [Portishead]. St Petersburg, Wednesday 9
Aug 1848. 'I fear my dearest James you w ill be thinking me quite ungrateful for your very nice letter from the
Isle of W ight- and you my dear W illy for yours from London-' W histler is 14 and W illy 12 or 13, so they are able
to look after their mother. Asks if they w ould like to go to school in the Isle of W ight. Mr. Lew is and Mr. La Roch
w ill have to w ork hard to keep up w ith them. Mr Eastw ick has taken Hass to Hamburg, and Mr. Harris may send More Details
Henry to Mr. Horst's school. Mr. [Beber] inquired after them. G. Prince brought the paints and he w ill give half to
Karitzky w hen he sees him and keep the rest for James. 'I'm quite delighted to hear you are interested in
sketching Landscape- cant you send me a small one-just a sketch, you know I dont expect anything finished,'
Describes an engraving by W. Wood after a painting by R.M. Paye "Children reading the inscription on their
mothers grave stone" published in a set in London 1785, w hich w as ow ned by Mr. Gellibrand. Reminds them to
w rite to their brother George. 'God bless you both- Your affectionate Father-'
MS Whistler W657
Letter from Maj G. W histler to Mrs A. W histler. St Petersburg, Saturday 9 Sep 1848. 'Your precious letter-to
29th-Annie dearest enclosing one from darling James- did not reach me as you expected,...' It arrived on the
previous day. Suggests that James is left in England for the sake of his health if they can find a good school. More Details
James' letters are greatly improved in w riting and expression. 'you may make scratches w ith good effect in your
sketches-... the sketches are good too- you should not forget [how ever] that I have not seen these places,
and therefore a few more touches w ould make them a much better illustration of w hat you had seen-' Mr. and
Mrs. Harrison intend to stay after all. He w ill w rite to Fairbanks. 'May God bless you/your ow n/George.'
MS Whistler W658
Letter from Major G. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, 29 Sept 1848.
'Although I am certain it is for your good my ow n dearest James in every respect, yet I confess it seemed
strange to see dear Mother and W illy return w ithout you-' Urges W histler to let them know w hat he does,
reads or draw s: 'carelessness w as w ont to be your evil genius--finish your w ork my boy-... w ith your natural More Details
talent, and fondness for draw ing, had it been accompanied w ith regularity and perseverance, you w ould have
made very much greater progress-' Advises him to choose a career. He needs Latin and Greek to enter either of
the American colleges, but his 'peculiar talents' may be more suited to some branch of Engineering or
Architecture. He should turn to Mr. Phillot w hen he needs advice. 'Your affectate Father.'
MS Whistler W659
Letter from Major G. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Eldon villa, Portishead]. St Petersburg, [Russia Oct. 27-
] 8 Nov 1848. 'My dearest James,' Thanks W histler for his letter w hich Mr. Prince brought. Agrees that he should
concentrate on mathematics for a career in engineering or architecture. Suggests he tells Mr. Phillott he w ants
to improve his w riting, w hich has deteriorated since his journal of the previous year. His mother is at Mrs.
Gellibrand's. He has been visited by W illiam W inans, Mr. Ingersoll and Mr. Hubbard. Mr. Merrillees w ill take this
letter on the follow ing day. W illie w as absent from school w ith a cold until today. Karitzkie gave the oil paints to More Details
Bruloff so W. w ill give him the rest for himself. Asks if W histler is studying French and German. 'have you
finished any book on draw ing?' Gives an explanation of W histler's problem in Geometry and advises him to
draw and label his problems carefully in a special book: 'I know all this is not necessary to teach you geometry
but it w ill teach you the use of draw ing instruments and how to make nice plans of your w ork-' '-Your
[affectionate] Father.'
MS Whistler W660
Letter from Major G. W histler to James McNeill W histler, c/o R.G. Fairbanks Esq., Messrs Harrison, W inans &
Eastw ick, No 1 Crooked Lane Chambers, London. St Petersburg, Russia 6/ 18 Jan 1849. 'Again my dearest
James, I am obliged to say how very, very long it has been since I w rote to you-' They are anxious to hear
regularly from Sis and W. They had one letter yesterday. W illie w ill stay at Mr. Baxter's school until the Spring
w hen he w ill be w ith W. Considers W histler's taste in the fine arts should be encouraged 'if it is not allow ed to
become too poetical... cultivate now as an artist, if you please, an acquaintance w ith, and a taste for w orks of More Details
art- useful w orks- 'This w ill lead him to study w ll in engineering and architecture: 'I have hopes of something
beyond a common mechanical - Superintendant of public or private w orks- for you-' Urges him to complete his
w ork '- from the sketching of a nose to the w riting of a book-' If W histler is still in London, asks him to give his
love to Sis and the baby. Hopes W histler saw Mr. Gibson. Suggests he sends one of his sketches to Mr. and Mrs.
Smith. He hopes to see some example of his w ork w ith the draw ing instruments he sent. Sends his regards to
Mary, 'your affectionate Father'
MS Whistler W661
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Major G. W histler, St Petersburg. 62 Sloane St, Fri 26 Jan 1849 Sat 27
[Jan] 'My dear Father,' Captain Kruger brought the parcel of his skates and books including Sir Joshua Reynold's
Discourses and one by Maxw ell. W histler has been w ith Seymour and Sis to see his portrait w hich is nearly
finished and looks good. Compares the w arm brow n background to Gainsborough's w ork. Boxall is taking
W histler to Hampton Court to see the Raphael Cartoons: 'I fancy being so near the w orks of the greatest artist
that ever w as ! ...I hope, dear Father, you w ill not object to my choice, viz: a painter, for I w ish to be one so More Details
very much and I dont see w hy I should not, many others have so before. I hope you w ill say "Yes" in your next-
and that dear Mother w ill not object to it-' Thinks Karitzky and father w ould have enjoyed seeing the Vernon
Gallery. Asks if he is pleased w ith the draughtsman recommended by Karitzky. W histler is glad W illie enjoyed
the party at the W inans' at Christmas. Captain and Miss Parland called on Friday and said the Morgans had
measles. W histler w as surprised to hear Hadenskough w as so deceitful. Dr. Boot described the poor behaviour
of the new American minister at St. Petersburg [Bagby]. Asks if he has been to the Academy. Sends his regards
to Mrs. Rogers. Enquires about American affairs. 'And now , dear Father, I must w ish you/Goodbye.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W668
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George W. W histler, New York. 8 July 1856. 'Know all men by these
presents, that I, James A. W histler have received from George W. W histler my guardian appointed by the
Probate Court of W indsor County in the State of Connecticut (and for the district of Pomfret) the sum of five
thousand Dollars...' W histler has no further claims on G.W.W.: 30 July 1855: w itnessed by Jno. W.B. Latrobe
and W m. H. Hayw ard: signed by James A. W histler: W m. H. Hayw ard is w itnessed to be a judge of the peace, More Details
by Edw ard Dow ling, Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City. Camman & Co. acknow ledge the receipt from
G.W.W. of $ 5000 Lake Erie Warbash & St. Louis Railroad Bonds Nos. 1516-1520. They w ill remit the interest?
on the bonds in February and August to James W histler in Paris through H. Zollw eger & Co. (8 July 1856)
W histler appointed G.W.W. to be his attorney and manage his affairs for him during his absences in Europe (30
July 1855)
MS Whistler W669
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George W. W histler, New York. 8 July 1856. 'Know all men by these
presents, that I, James A. W histler have received from George W. W histler my guardian appointed by the
Probate Court of W indsor County in the State of Connecticut (and for the district of Pomfret) the sum of five
thousand Dollars...' W histler has no further claims on G.W.W.: 30 July 1855: w itnessed by Jno. W.B. Latrobe
and W m. H. Hayw ard: signed by James A. W histler: W m. H. Hayw ard is w itnessed to be a judge of the peace, More Details
by Edw ard Dow ling, Clerk of the Superior Court of Baltimore City. Camman & Co. acknow ledge the receipt from
G.W.W. of $ 5000 Lake Erie Warbash & St. Louis Railroad Bonds Nos. 1516-1520. They w ill remit the interest?
on the bonds in February and August to James W histler in Paris through H. Zollw eger & Co. (8 July 1856)
W histler appointed G.W.W. to be his attorney and manage his affairs for him during his absences in Europe (30
July 1855)
MS Whistler W670
Letter from George W. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Bedford Hotel, May 2nd 1863. 'My dear Jim -' He paid More Details
Cavafy £84 for the picture 'sea piece' and asks W histler to arrange to send it, framed, w ith the etchings. 'Your
affct. Bro./G.W. W histler.'
MS Whistler W673
Letter from George W illiam W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburg, Nov.25/Dec.7 1866. 'My dear Jim-'
Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 29 Nov. and encloses a cheque for £200 making up the £250 for the W hite More Details
Girl. He hopes it w ill not be injured in the Exposition. He asks w hat size it is. Julia promises to send some
caviare and other things W histler w anted. 'G.W.W.'
MS Whistler W674
Letter from George W illiam W histler to James McNeill W histler. St. Petersburg, June 7/19 1867. 'My dear Jim.' He
sent W histler a telegram on the previous day advising W histler that to resign from the Burlington Club w ould
be an admission of being in the w rong and his friends should not suggest it. He and Haden have equal rights More Details
as members. George had heard from W histler's mother that some friends w ould only help him to establish his
good name if he resigned afterw ards. W illie is better. W histler thought the comments on W histler's w ork in the
Saturday Review w ere the most fair. 'from your affct Brother/G.W. W histler.'
MS Whistler W675
Letter from George W illiam W histler to Sir Francis Seymour Haden, [62 Sloane Street, London]. St Petersburg,
Russia, Feb. 6/18 68. 'My dear Haden-' He has had good relations w ith H. for years and hopes he w ill allow him
to intervene in H's quarrel w ith his brother, w hich necessarily involves his mother and sister. He has tried to
mediate betw een them. He advised Jim to apologise because he did not think he w as justified in attacking H.; More Details
and on June 7/19 1867 sent him a telegram in connection w ith the Burlington Club affair, w hich is now settled,
advising him to keep their family affairs private. He has not heard anything since then, until he saw a copy of a
letter from H.'s law yer to Jim w hich distressed him. As head of the family he asks H. to stop any proceedings he
means to take against Jim and drop the case 'From yours very sincerely/(signed) G.W.W.'
Note in Beatrice W histler's w riting
MS Whistler W676
Letter from James McNeill W histler to George W illiam W histler, [St. Petersburg, Russia]. 2 Lindsey Row , Old
Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, [1868] 'Dear George-' W histler has read George's letters to his mother and replies
to his statement that he is prepared to help W illie but thinks W histler should not persist in his extreme
statements about Haden, that Haden is not a gentleman and the statements w ere justified. He sent George
the correspondence about the [Burlington Club] because he w anted to see it. States that Seymour Haden
composed the letter from Legros to Haden w hich w as read at the Burlington Club, and W histler to protect More Details
himself w arned Haden that he w ould publish this fact. He also told Haden that his statement that W illie and
W histler both attacked him w as untrue. Haden's law yer could not deny these facts. If his sister saw W histler's
letter to Haden he does not think it w ould w orry her for judging by her statements she does not think their
relationship significantly close and she advised W histler not to return from Paris to London. Disagrees w ith
George's suggestion that Haden could hurt W illie in his profession and is amazed at the tone of George's letter
to Haden of 6/18 February w hich he has just seen (unsigned)
MS Whistler W678
Letter from George W illiam W histler to James McNeill W histler. St. Petersburg, Aug. 25/Sep. 6 1868. 'My dear
Jim-' He has read W histler's statement to the Marquis d'Azeglio about the Burlington Club. He thinks the Clubs
decision to ask W histler to resign w as made after the correspondence they had w ith W histler after their first
letter, rather than on the strength of Haden's case. Their original letter put them in the w rong but W histler's More Details
letters to them w ere unbearable. George has just returned w ith Julia from abroad. He does not know how long
they w ill be staying but in any case w ishes W histler to finish his picture. He means to w rite to W histler's
mother, and asks him to tell W illie he w as able to help W illie's friend Capt. Fuller on his trip to Novgorod '...from
your affect Br/G.W. W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W. W histler. Arts Club, Hanover Square, n.d. 'I am aw fully sorry my
dear Nellie but I can't get dow n to Aleco's tomorrow ' as he has a previous engagement, but may come as she More Details
suggests one day in the follow ing w eek. They are and have alw ays been w elcome to this or any of W histler's
etchings. W histler has something to tell them about the Nocturnes. 'Adieu/Alw ays affecly/Jim'.
[Freer 173 (mf 427-8)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892?] [April 1892] 'My
dear Nellie' The w eather has been too bad to take the American photograph. They called on the W inans
recently but they w ere out. Asks w hat people said at Holland Park about 'the great Triumph of the Exhibition'
and the catalogue w hich has gone through 4 editions and requires another. 'W hat about Molly Jones? I think
he is nailed to the barn door for ever-W hat does Mrs Coronio say? They are all most indignant and
contemptuous in their tone about him here.' Asks if W illie approved his letter to the World. 'Alw ays More Details
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affecly/JMcN.W '.
[Note: 'Mrs Coronio w as sister to Luke Ionides. It w as her nurse w ho gave Sir Edw ard Burne-Jones the name
of Molly. W histler of course never forgave him for the part he took against him in the Ruskin case, and made a
scene at his brothers breakfast table because he had seen Mrs W histler, w ith w hose family Burne-Jones w as
alw ays on the most intimate terms, talking to him the precincts of the Court.' March 19 Private view of
Nocturne, Marine & Chevalet piece at Goupils. The W histler's stayed at Hotel Foyot, 33 Rue de Tournon, from
April 1892 until shortly before moving into Rue du Bac in Sept 1892. MS W histler LB 13/50 note]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [18? April 1894] 'Dear Nellie' More Details
Asks her to send through Mr Thomson 'the little picture again of myself in studio' w hich W histler thinks he can
sell through Duret. W histler is thinking about the etchings as w ell. 'Affectionately/Jimmie'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [14 June?] [1894] 'My dear
Nellie' W histler has been busy w ith the du Maurier affair, he w rote to the Beefsteak Club before w riting to the
Pall Mall but du Maurier had already resigned. W histler saw Aleco recently so he could recount this to them.
W histler is w orried that they may expect too much from the etchings. Three are sold, for small sums because More Details
they are common and the Fine Art Society has impressions of them at several pounds apiece. W histler w ill send
them the money, and can give them lithographs and etchings of Paris to take their place. Kennedy is coming
next day and may pay, and W histler w ill send him to see the 'Studio' picture w hich Duret has had for some time
and thinks he can sell. Asks about W illie's lecture. W histler sent them as patient the New York artist Mr La
Farge. 'Love to both' (signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 17 W impole Street, Cavendish Square, London. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, 19 Aug 1895 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie'... Suggests she sends him 'the little sketch of sky
and tops of houses that hangs the bedroom up stairs'. This might bring in some immediate cash w hile they are
w aiting for 'K' to get 'the studio'. W histler and his w ife are leaving this afternoon for a Spa in Normandy but More Details
W histler w ill come back to w ork in Paris frequently. Asks if the Alan Coles are at Boulogne. Asks if W illie saw
W histler's letter in the Pall Mall on August 9th. Remarks that 'Sea and Rain' w hich Aleco paid W histler £20 or
£30 for, is on sale in Goupils for 300 gns. 'W ith love to both-affectly/J.Mc.N.W histler'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, Near Baker
Street. 4 W hitehall Court, 16 Sept 1898 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' Asks her to tell W illie W histler cannot come More Details
round because he too has a cold. By the time he gets back, if he is able to go at all, he expects W illie to be
better. 'Affectionately/J.McN.W.'
[Freer 253 (mf 643-5)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, Portman
Square. 17 Sept 1898 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' Has received her letter. The Doctor is keeping him in bed until
Monday. He is glad W illie is better and expects 'he is pleased w ith the new visits'. W histler heard on the More Details
previous day that Joe W histler and his w ife sailed over w ith Mr. Heinemann's cousin, and asks if they have seen
them. 'Affectionately/J.McNW '.
[W hich W histlers are these? Freer 254 (mf 646-8)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, Portman
Square. 4 W hitehall Court, S.W., 20 Sept 1898 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' W histler w as relieved to get her
letter this morning and hear W illie is better. The doctor is sending W histler aw ay but he w ill see them this w eek
before he goes. Mr Walter Heinemann's description of a Mr. W histler and his w ife on the steamer, w ho knew W, More Details
suggested Jo, but he might be mistaken. W histler is glad about the journey and letting of the flat. 'Alw ays
affectionately/J.McN W histler'.
[Again mention of 'a Mr. W histler and his w ife'. Joseph W histler is American side from 1886. It could not have
been him. Freer 255 (mf 649-51)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, Near Baker
Street. [1897 x 1899] 'My dear Nellie' Suggests they leave tow n for a rest. 'The little Maria' w ill come on the More Details
follow ing day to see how the Doctor is, and retrieve the umbrella W histler left. 'a bientot./J.McN.W.'
[Marie w as W histler's Belgian maid at 8 Fitzroy St. See Mrs W histler Shaw 's memoirs etc]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 5 Aubrey Road, Notting Hill, Kensington. 6 Norfolk
Street, Park Lane W., 24 October 1900 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' W histler may go to Paris on Friday and return
Tuesday but otherw ise w ill contact her and come on Saturday or Sunday. Advises her to sell the Greuze for the
£60 offered since it is probably a copy w orth £15 at most. If the proof is in the parcel w ith the picture she sent, More Details
W histler w ill put the Butterfly on it, and return it the follow ing w eek. Asks if she know s a Dr Perry from the
University of Philadelphia or Pennsylvania w ho has called several times and borrow ed £5 from W histler today.
'Alw ays/J.Mc.N.W.'
[Same as MS W histler W 738, MS W histler LB 14/76]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, c/o Mrs. Manuel, 2 Marlborough Gate, Baysw ater.
Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall,1 Dec 1900 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' W histler has been ill but w ould More Details
like to dine w ith them on Sunday the day after next before going to Paris. He is staying at Garlant's Hotel. 'W ith
kindest regards to you all/J.McN.W.'
[Freer 257 (mf 655-6)]

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W histler, 21, Marlborough Gate, Hyde Park, W. Jy 18 01 (postmark)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 10 Holland Park Avenue, Notting Hill. 6 Norfolk Street,
Park Lane W., 19 October 1901 [Postmark] 'My dear Nellie' W histler is afraid to dine out and perhaps catch More Details
another cold. He suggests Tuesday but w ill confirm this. 'Alw ays/J.McN.W.'
[Freer 258 (mf 657-8)]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 10 Holland Park Avenue, Notting Hill Gate,
Kensington, London, England. [The Hague], 10 August 1902. 'My dear Nellie' W histler has been ill and w orried
that his sister w ould be misled by a paragraph in a paper, although W histler contradicted it recently in a letter More Details
to the Morning Post, w hich w as printed, w ith a leader. Encloses a cutting of this w hich she can read to Sis.
W histler is staying in Holland a bit longer. Asks her to w rite him a long letter from Sis. 'Alw ays
affectionately/J.McNeill W histler.'
[Freer 260 (mf 662-4)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs W illiam W histler, 10 Holland Park Avenue, Notting Gate Hill [sic],
Kensington. 74 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, 17 Jan [?] 1903. 'You must forgive this card' Asks her to tell Mrs Johnson More Details
that he w ill see her "client" Mr. [John] Balli on the follow ing Sunday afternoon, the day after tomorrow . W histler
is very tired and unable to w ork. 'Affectly/J.McN.W.'
[Freer 261 (mf 665-6)]
MS Whistler W749 - Commodore Perrys Arrival in Japan

Commodore Perrys Arrival in Japan.
Transcript by James McNeill W histler of a translation by a resident of San Francisco from the diary of a Japanese More Details
priest recording the arrival of the American Fleet at Kanagaw a. [1870/80s?]
[Extracts published by Robin Spencer W histler and Japan, Society for the Study of Japonisme, (forthcoming
1981)]

Menu. 'March 20.' [1876x8] More Details
Butterfly monogram.
W histler's hand

Menu. 'March 30.' [1876x8].
Butterfly monogram. More Details
W histler's hand

Menu. 'Dec 18-' [1876x8]. More Details
Butterfly monogram.
W histler's hand

Printed pamphlet issued by James McNeill W histler from 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea, for subscriptions for his set of More Details
tw elve etchings of Venice. W ith note by How ell
MS Whistler W750 - Whistler v Ruskin

W histler v Ruskin. The W hite House, Tite St., Chelsea, 1 December [1878]. More Details
Manuscript of pamphlet by James McNeill W histler. Copy for printer.
MS Whistler W751 - Whistler v Ruskin

W histler v Ruskin. Unfinished draft. 'Let us look for a moment at the law side of the cake...' The Attorney
General Sir John Holker first told the jury their only concern w as to decide if Ruskin's criticism w as w ritten
honestly and fairly. Then he show ed an ignorance of the subject w hich w ould fit him for becoming an art critic or
Slade Professor by telling them to ignore artists and their talk of art and agree w ith him that the picture w as
fantasticand not w orth 200 gns. 'Ruskin had been said to be qualified to criticise pictures by a long study of More Details
artists and art discussions.) Holker's acquaintance w ith libel, as an expounder of Lord Ellenborough w ould also
help. Now adays everyone thinks they are entitled to hold opinions about art on the strength of their taste, not
realising that art is a precise science. The critics lament the decline of art not realising that they have
contributed to it. (unsigned).
[There is something about the 1st great critic - is this Balaams' also - see B.A. p.41]
MS Whistler W752
'of the few . For the many then, a picture can only please or displease...' So the painter can either please the More Details
public or starve. Ruskin's antagonism is due to a lack of sympathy.
Incomplete note.
MS Whistler W753
Notes by James McNeill W histler.'No 1. Indeed w hy should you?-' One w ould not expect the uninitiated to
understand his paintings straight off any more than he could understand the w ork of Professor Tindall from a
glance round his laboratory. 'No 2-' Discussing the Nocturne he asked if the trial had annoyed W histler w ho More Details
said he had been glad of the opportunity to w rite his 'brow n paper pamphlet' to the destruction of art critics.
(unsigned).
[These notes look like ideas for an interview or an edited copy of one. Re. Ruskin]
MS Whistler W754
Document by James McNeill W histler. A series of quotations from Ruskin's Modern Painter's, disapproving of
aspects of the w ork of Rembrandt, Veronese, Carravaggio, Salvator, Canaletto: and from his Notes on Samuel
Prout and W. Hunt praising Prout and Albrecht Durer: w ith some of his statements on the importance of copying More Details
accurately from nature.
[Several of these w ere used as asides in W histler's account of his action against Ruskin in the Gentle Art pp.
11, 12, 13, 15]
MS Whistler W755
Notes by James McNeill W histler. 'Aye! there be many of them, these merry lances of the Border!- They overrun
the tow n! a teeming seething toiling mass- w hose virtue is industry- and w hose Industry is Vice!-'. More Details
[The notes on the verso are drafts for Art & Art Critics P.7]
MS Whistler W756
Notes by James McNeill W histler. Notes on Ruskin. 'Preface M.P-trs vol. V. Ruskin:' He apologises for his changes More Details
of opinion over 17 years, and his original enthusiasm for Rubens made him underestimate Venetian art
MS Whistler W757 - Whistler v. Ruskin
Memo by James McNeill W histler. "W histler v. Ruskin/For the "fin mot and spirits of this matter," see More Details
below /yours/ "Sans rancune."
MS Whistler W758
Notes by James McNeill W histler. "Guide to the Principal Pictures in the Academy of Venice arranged for English
Travellers, by John Ruskin." Quotations from Ruskin's descriptions of the w ork of Mantegna, Veronese etc., in More Details
Venice: and other notes from Ruskin's w orks, on Michaelangelo, Tintoretto, Rubens, Paul Potter, Van Eyke, Etty,
Samuel Prout and W. Hunt; and a "reflection" signed w ith a stinging butterfly on Modern Painters. Vol. IV
MS Whistler W761
Draft from James McNeill W histler. 'Pall Mall. Nov. 8. 1883-/Mr. Ruskin on "Punch"-/Standard- Nov. 12./Ruskin on More Details
Nurseries-' John Ruskin has w ritten on everything from Art to Nurseries, w hether or not he has any experience
of his subject. 'he propounds popular propositions & presently "he bables of green fields"-'
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 1 - Music at home

Music at home: draw ing by Du Maurier. Extract from: Punch, 30 March 1878. W ith manuscript note on verso of
flyleaf opposite by C.A. How ell identifying portraits of W histler, George du Maurier himself, and Sir Frederick More Details
Leighton P.R.A.
[Start of second volume of How ell Letterbooks]

A cutting from Henry Blackburn, Grosvenor Notes, May 1879, containing a reproduction of The Gold Girl: a
Harmony in Yellow and Gold, "Portrait of Connie Gilchrist" and a description of The Pacific, Nos. 55 and 56 in the More Details
exhibition, w ith a note in How ell's hand.
[At least 14 other letters etc. have been removed from these pages]

A cutting from The Mask 17 May 1879 w ith a note by How ell 'The sea piece under Connie' Connie's leg is my More Details
picture of "Valparaiso". The one in the right top hand corner is Miss Corder's portrait'.

5. A presscutting 'Fashion at the Grosvenor' May 1879 includes the bottom half of the portrait of Connie Gilchrist More Details
in the caricature.

6. A presscutting, caricature of W histler painting a large canvas, dressed in the stars and stripes: a peacock
feather and butterfly on the canvas; w ith note by How ell 'Draw n by Alfred Thompson. The Mask. 31st May. More Details
1879.'

Presscutting from Punch 10 May 1879: a description of a sunset w ith a small caricature of W histler's head as a More Details
sort of bush, looking tow ards the sun : note in How ell's hand

Aug. 1879. A cutting from Scribner August 1879 w ith a reproduction of W histler's selfportrait and a small
example of W histler's butterfly signature, has a note by How ell to the effect that the portrait w as painted in More Details
Paris and given by W histler to Ernest De Lannoy. After his death it w as sold at the Hotel des Ventes to the
illustrator Valentin, w hose child w as etched by W histler as Bibi Valentin. He sold it to S.P. Avery of New York

Aug. 1879. A reproduction of the W hite Girl has a note in How ell's hand 'Magnificent portrait of "Jo". The finest More Details
picture painted in this century.'

Press-cutting from Scribner's Magazine, August 1879 about W histler's portrait of his mother. Includes
reproduction. More Details
Note in How ell's hand identifies 'Woodcut from my mezzotint by Richard Josey' of Arrangement in Black and
Gray: Portrait of the painter's mother

Scrap of paper inscribed in W histler's hand 'Anna Matilda W histler/née McNeill.' w ith note underneath in
How ell's hand: 'W histler's mother's name in full- w ritten for me by J.A.McN. W histler- I w anted W histler to w rite More Details
dow n "Hastings", the place w here she died, & the date of her death, but he broke dow n quite and could not do
it! C.A.H.'

Presscutting recommending the mezzotint by Josey of W histler's portrait of his mother More Details
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 41/1 More Details

Brow n paper cover, printed catalogue of W histler's exhibition Venice Pastels [1881]

Sheet removed c. 105 x 61 mm. note underneath in How ell's hand 'Mrs. Leyland. A recollection. J.A.McN. More Details
W histler.'

Presscutting, Punch 12 February 1881 'W histler's Venice; or, Pastels by Pastelthw aite.' Description and More Details
sketches of W histler's pastels of Venice

Presscutting, Punch 19 March 1881 'London paved w ith gold.' Suggests that W histler and Burne-Jones More Details
collaborate to produce pavement draw ings in chalk

Presscutting, Punch 26 March 1881 'The Millais-Nium in New Bond Street: a description of Millais exhibition w ith More Details
remarks on W histler's Venice Pastels in the next room w here he has framed Punch's description of his pastels

Printed pamphlet containing correspondence betw een Marcus B. Huish of the Fine Art Society, F. Seymour
Haden, and W histler in March 1881 over Duveneck's etchings at the Hanover Gallery w hich Haden suggested More Details
w ere by W histler. Haden w as then President of the Painter-Etchers Society, and w as at the time w ith Dr.
Hamilton and Legros. A note by How ell on the pamphlet, w hich is signed w ith W histler's butterfly, says "The
Haden-Piker-Painter etcher Plot."

Pamphlet continued from p. 49, containing extracts from the press March-April 1881: inscribed by W histler 'To More Details
C.A. How ell' and signed w ith butterfly, and by How ell as above. The extracts w ere from The Cuckoo 12 & 30
April

Pamphlet continued from p. 51, containing W histler's letter to the Committee of the painter etchers society; More Details
inscribed by W histler and How ell as above

Presscuttings: Scribners Magazine August 1879 w ith w oodcut reproductions of At the Piano and Symphony in
W hite No.III. How ell notes that the sitters in At the Piano are 'Mrs. Seymour Haden- W histler's half sister, and More Details
her elder daughter "Annie".' and in the latter, 'The lounging figure is painted from "Jo", the one sitting from Milly
Jones- Mrs. Robson w ife of the actor.'
MS Whistler LB12 Item p. 54/1 More Details

Extract from ? Grosvenor Notes recommending "Miss Alexander;" harmony in grey and green No.113

Presscutting Punch 25 June 1881 caricature and description of No.113 in the exhibition at the Grosvenor More Details
Gallery, the portrait of Miss Alexander Harmony in Grey and Green; note by How ell

Presscutting, Society 11 June 1881 praise of the portrait of Miss Alexander and a reproduction of W histler's More Details
signed sketch in pen and ink of the picture; note by How ell

Presscutting Society 15 June 1881 criticism of '113. An arrangement in Silver and Bile.' w ith a draw ing of the More Details
picture of Miss Alexander; note by How ell

Sheet removed, c. 110 x 84 mm. w ith note by How ell at side: 'Sketch from memory- Miss Alexander- draw n to More Details
show Miss Corder the composition of the picture- Exhibited in the Grosvenor Gallery. 1881.'

Presscutting Society 7 May 1881 slight mention and misleading sketch of W histler's portrait, No.113 in the More Details
exhibition

Presscutting, The World 15 January 1879, containing W histler's correspondence w ith Tom Taylor 'Sans rancune' More Details
etc. ; & note by How ell

Presscutting The World 24 Dec. 1879 : article and caricature of W histler and a lady w ith a fan (and a butterfly
on the train of her dress) on a balcony over a Venetian canal, in a frame covered w ith beetles in round
carouches, 'From the Portfolio of Alfred Thompson./Iddiddlia-On the Grand Canal./By J.M. W histler.' ; w ith note More Details
by How ell: follow ed by the Supplement to the same issue, dated 12 December: w ith a coloured lithograph by
Alfred Bryan At the Play, show ing Henry Irving on stage, and a notable audience including W histler (there is a
key to the lithograph)

Presscutting, Time No. 24, March 1881: a representation of March includes a caricature of W histler: (identified More Details
'Jimmy' in How ell's note:) looking up and frow ning at Dicksee being w elcomed as an ARA
MS Whistler W762
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. [1878 ?] Critics, French & British. 'This one instance apart, w here colapse More Details
w as immediate,...' Critics are comparatively recent developments, and French ones, like those in Figaro, are
more skilled than British ones. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W763
Document from P.H. Pepys, registrar to James McNeill W histler. London Bankruptcy Court, 27 June 1879. The
creditors of W, of W hite House, Chelsea, met at the Inns of Court Hotel, 269 High Holborn, on 4 June 1879, and More Details
granted the discharge of the Debtor, w hich is therefore certified by the Court under the Bankruptcy Act of 1869.
'P H Pepys/Registrar.'
MS Whistler W764
Card from (Godw in).8 July 1879. 'A/Morning concert/at/The Studio, The W hite House, Tite Street, Chelsea./By More Details
kind permission of Mr. W histler.)/on behalf of the fund for the/ Westminster Medical Mission,/on/ Tuesday, July 8,
1879,/At Three o'Clock.'
MS Whistler W767
Note by James McNeill W histler. [1885] W histler's reasons for holding lecture at ten o'clock. 'Every dull bat and
beetle spouts at eight o'clock,...' W histler w ill give his lecture at ten o'clock to give people time to finish their More Details
dinner. (unsigned).
Copy
MS Whistler W768
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Drafts of part of "Ten o'clock Lecture", pp. 7-9, 16: "Art is upon the More Details
tow n - ... And the Gods marvel as they look and perceive how far aw ay more beautiful is Milo's Venus than w as
their ow n Eve"
MS Whistler W769
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Drafts of part of "Ten o'clock Lecture", pp. 7-9, 16: "... in the Jew 's More Details
quarter of Amsterdam- and lamented not that its inhabitants w ere not greeks -"
MS Whistler W770
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Draft of "Ten o'clock Lecture" pp. 10-16 stating "A favorite faith, dear More Details
to those w ho teach, is that certain periods are especially artistic" and ending "how far aw ay more beautiful is
the Venus of Melos, than their ow n Eve -"
MS Whistler W771
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 1. 'And history w rote on-' to '...and Birmingham & More Details
Manchester have arisen in their might- and the article of Paris is rampant,...' for pp.12-3
MS Whistler W771a
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 2. 'Today- the Amateur is loose...' for p.23, follow ed by : More Details
'they file aw ay the fifteenth century...' drafts of pp.19-20, up to '...babbling of green fields-' including several
passages omitted in the published version
MS Whistler W771b
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 3. 'Your nature is Art- w hile their Art is an insult to your More Details
nature-' a version of p.24, going on, after some additional sections, to p.25: 'W hy this lifting of the brow in
deprecation of the present-...'
MS Whistler W771c
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 4. 'Know then all beautiful w omen that w e are w ith you-' More Details
the last paragraph in p.23, and a version, w ith considerable changes, of p.24: adding praises of 'the fur- the
silks & the satins-' in w hich the old masters w ould have been delighted to paint them
MS Whistler W772
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 'How little this is understood & how More Details
obediently/dutifully/the casual in Nature is accepted as sublime may be gathered' (incomplete)
MS Whistler W773
Notes from James McNeill W histler. "If plans for philanthropy ... furnish not sufficient matter for the Professor's
essays ..." The academic judges the picture by the back of the canvas & the pedigree. It is all right to enjoy the More Details
puns in Punch "...tolerant enough heaven know s, but see ..." (incomplete).
[Notes for pp. 19-20 of the Ten o'clock Lecture]
MS Whistler W774
Draft from James McNeill W histler. Ten O'Clock. 'W hat a commerce it all is to be sure! no shame in it either- no More Details
"bigod nonsense about it" they are all "doing good" yest they all do good to Art!- Poor Art!- w hat a sad state
the slut is in if these gentlemen shall help her !-'
MS Whistler W775
Letter from James McNeill W histler.[1885] Ten O'Clock. 'But w hy!- as w ell insist upon the daily spreading of the More Details
London loaf w ith the typical Caviarre of refinement-'... The British prefer their local food and drink to exotic
foreign fare. 'Kern's creatures' prefer gin to Volnay
MS Whistler W776
Letter from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 'Triumphantly they cry out bew are-' 1. 'a condition of More Details
atmosphere that prevents the possibility of anything like a picture- the terrors of Turner notw ithstanding:-' and
'Sw itzerland'- both possibly related to p.27
MS Whistler W776a
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 'Triumphantly they cry out bew are-' 2. 'and so he stayed More Details
at home/in the tents w ith the w omen,...' draft for p.11 ending 'this dreamer apart w as the first Artist!-'
MS Whistler W776b
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 'Triumphantly they cry out bew are-' 3. draft in Sickert's
hand, starting 'so that the tree that shelters the traveller meets w ith approval/ their sense of beauty is More Details
involved in the application of the object', a draft related to p.17 on the story telling aspect of painting: w ith an
additional note '(Ruskin-reason for popularity people said/of course/ He's right! he thinks as w e do)'
MS Whistler W777
Draft by James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock 'Costume is not dress'. More Details
[Lillie Langtry]
MS Whistler W778
Draft from James McNeill W histler.[1885] Ten O'Clock Lecture. "Again, as the sluggard is sent to the ant - "
Rough drafts for section ending "Nature contains for the painter all the elements of his picture as the keyboard More Details
contains for the musician all the notes of his harmony - "
MS Whistler W779
Draft from James McNeill W histler. [1885] Ten O'Clock. 'Painters in England.../may be divided into tw o More Details
classes.../The second, a teeming seething busy mass, w hose virtue is industry-...'
MS Whistler W781
Card from James McNeill W histler.[1885] "Mr. W histler's "Ten o'clock." Princes Hall. Piccadilly. On the evening of More Details
Feb. 20." Signed w ith butterfly.
[Another card W 1336, C276]
MS Whistler W782
Card by James McNeill W histler. [1885]
"So Art is limited to the infinite, and beginning there cannot progress - ... Neither Chemist nor engineer can More Details
offer new elements of the Masterpiece!-" sgd w ith b'fly.
[Excerpt from Ten O'Clock Lecture, p.25, possibly designed to be hung on the w alls of Academie Carmen 1898]

Card from James McNeill W histler.[1885 x 90] "Art is the Science of the Beautiful. -" (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W784
List from James McNeill W histler. [1886] Entries in tw o columns, first: 'Big pictures. The Mother-/Carlyle-/Lady
Archie-/Miss Alexander-/Miss Rosa Corder-/Maud- fur jacket/Maud-green scarf-/Lady Colin-/Lady Meux-
/Sarasate-/Milly Finch-Red-/Mrs. Godw in-/Millie Finch, Violet-/Blue Girl-/Millie Finch Black-/Little Maud Hamerton-
/Parasol-/ 40 pastels-Venice-/ 100- small pictures-/' Second column: 'Smaller Pictures. Little W hite Girl-
/Wapping-/Music Room-/Portrait W histler-/Brittany girl-/Westminster Bridge-/Courbet-on sea shore-/Balcony-
/Battersea-sun set-/ Old Battersea Bridge./Battersea Reach-/Valparaiso. Tw ilight-/Valparaiso-grey rain-/Sea &
Rain-/Fishing boats-/Lucas Ionides-/Nocturne-Grey & gold Snow -/[Nocturne] Blue & gold. Southampton- More Details
/[Nocturne] Blue & silver- Cremorne. Potter-/ Blue Wave. Potter-/ Chelsea Barges. Potter-/ Chelsea W inter-
Mme. Venturi-/ Nocturne. Blue & Silver. Mr. Leylands/ Nocturne- Grey & gold. Mrs. W yndhams./Nocturne. Blue &
Silver. Mr. Alexander-/ Nocturne. Blue & Silver. Graham-/ Nocturne Blue & Silver. Old Hill. Valparaiso/ Nocturne.
Cremorne. Rocket-/ Nocturne. [Cremorne] Fire w heel./ Nocturne- [Cremorne] Dancing-McClaren/ Studio. Doctor./
Portrait- little Manuel./- Lange Lize-/ -Symphony in W hite No 3. Harmony in purple & gold - Pink & Chelsea
Green & Pink-McLaren'.
[The mention of the portrait, now in G.U., as "Mrs Godw in" dates the list]
MS Whistler W785 - H.M.'s Fleet - Royal Review at Spithead-1887

'H.M.'s Fleet-Royal Review at Spithead-1887.' More Details
List of the Spithead Review Portfolio of Etchings by James McNeill W histler. [1887]
List of the 12 etchings and w hether they are uprights or not. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W786
Note by James McNeill W histler regarding Royal Society of British Artists.
'...just as in the same thoughtless but benevolent spirit...' W histler hoped that w hen the Queen granted his More Details
request to show her interest in the Society its members w ould act w ith more dignity and their w ork w ould gain
in quality. (unsigned)

Caricature by W histler? of W yke Bayliss. [1888]

Caricature by W histler? of W yke Bayliss. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W C. [1888]
MS Whistler W789
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. [1888 x 92?] 'No.1. "There" he said w ith a laugh,' you have the identical More Details
"pot of paint" - it has just returned from its travels abroad-' (unsigned).
[Re. Falling Rocket]
MS Whistler W791
Draft article on dinner given for W histler re Munich honours.
'It is rare that an artist is accorded, in his lifetime, such an ovation...' On the previous Wednesday evening a
large banquet w as held to celebrate W histler's election to the Munich Academy and the aw ard of the Cross of More Details
the Royal Order of St. Michael. The speeches of the Chairman, Mr. Underdow n, QC; Sir Coutts Lindsay, W.Q.
Orchardson, RA., Alfred Gilbert RA, Edmund Yates, Stuart Wortley and Mr. Symons expressed the extent of
W histler's contribution to British art. W histler w as obviously moved, but said that the fact of gaining such
honours tended to suggest to outsiders that one merited them. (unsigned). [May 1889]
MS Whistler W792
Part of report of speech by W histler.
'...company to thrust upon me".' W hen he found himself among enemies he protected himself by 'a species of
misunderstanding' but now being among friends he had no need for reserve. 'I...disclose to buy my deep More Details
emotion at such unw onted testimony of affection and faith!"-' [1889?]
(Sheet missing.)
[Draft of W histler's speech at Criterion dinner? [Symons]]
MS Whistler W793
A note on W histler's dinner party at the Criterion. May [1889]
'A propos of the dinner to Mr W histler last w eek...' Stott of Oldham only heard of the banquet at the last More Details
minute. He w as dining w ith someone else in the kitchen w hile they w ere dining above. (unsigned).
Draft in W histler's hand. [Symons] Press
MS Whistler W794
A clerihew on Stott of Oldham by J.M. W histler. [1889] More Details
'Oldham's Stott/Is not!/But his bot/Tom has kicked!/Great Scott!!/Old Song.'
MS Whistler W795
List from James McNeill W histler. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, n.d. [1889]
List of proofs of six etchings of Amsterdam including tw o impressions of Pierrot, costing £105.0.0. less 20%, More Details
and the w atercolour 'Dieppe Market Place.' (unsigned).
[?Lew is w as an early ow ner of the w atercolour, ?George Lew is?? W histler's hand]
MS Whistler W796
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. [1889 ?]
Hamerton's method (quarrel w ith painter-etchers) 'On the table in the centre of the room,...' A series of copper More Details
plates are laid out show ing Hamerton's unfortunate experiments as a Painter Etcher, now he has given up his More Details
career as a Critic. Hamerton seems to think no-one ever thought of rubbing some black into etched lines so
that they can see their w ork. '...boldly put forth w ith flourish of trumpets in Public-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W798
Note by James McNeill W histler. [nd. c.1890.] More Details
re American Architecture. 'Boston example of American architecture: A Greek temple w ith a lift-' (signed w ith
butterfly)
MS Whistler W799
List from James McNeill W histler. [March x July 1890 ?] List of letters and articles on W histler published in
new spapers, and in his possession: 'Letters w e have.': the majority of the matreial is from the World, and
mostly letters to the critic 'Atlas', Tom Taylor, and the dates given are: 23 January, 22 May, 12 & 19 June, 11 &
18 December 1878; 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 January, 12 March, 7 & 14 May, 4 & 11 June, 2 July, 17 September, & 17
December 1879; 11 February, 8 & 29 December 1880; 16 February 1881; 15 & 22 February 1882; [28]
February, 17 October & 14 November 1883; 2 & 30 January, 22 October, 31 December 1884; 25 February 1885; More Details
24 February, 24 March & 13 October 1886; 19 & 26 January 1887; and an undated letter to Sambourne. In the
Athenaeum w as an undated piece on 'Charity Commissioners', and letters dated [28 June 1862] and 22
November 1873. An undated letter to the Hour started 'I have read the intelligent remarks of your critic upon
my...' Pall Mall Gazette had letters on 10 December 1885 & 9 November 1886: Truth on 13, 20 & 27 January
1887: The Daily New s on 24 November [no year] on the 'Society of British Artists'.
[Gentle Art]
MS Whistler W800
List from James McNeill W histler. [c.1890]
List of copies of press-cuttings and of dates w anted presumably as material for The 'Gentle Art' 'Copies
Wanted': W histler w ants various details of text, periodical and date on a series of some 25 topics. He is
interested in correspondence about Seymour Haden, Dow desw ell, Oscar W ilde, F.A.S., S.B.A. & W yke Bayliss:
the 2nd class medal in Munich: & W histler and Dr. W. at the Ruskin trial. He also w ants the Pall Mall for 8 & 10
December 1885, & 9 December 1886, and material on Horsley: Truth in 1886 on Herbert RA: Times 1 December
1886: Vanity Fair 11 January 1879: Sw inburne in Punch December 1875: a letter in the Hour starting 'Sir, I have More Details
read the intelligent remarks of your critic...' and one in the Observer on 27 March 1886 starting 'Sir, In your
report of the Graham sale...' He needs the entries in his 1883 catalogue and Wedmore's letter of February
1883 objecting to a mistake in it. Finally he w ants items from the World of 11 December 1875, and 13 October
1886: one of c. 1878 on Ruskin; and in 1887 on the National Art Committee; and c.1886 on W histler follow ing
Haden to the States to lecture on midw ifery; and tw o letters, one starting 'Il n'est pas necessaire', the other
'Atlas! Look at this. It has been culled from the Plumber...'
[Manuscript : relates to preceding documents (some [illeg] in Sheridan Ford's w ork and not in W 's) Gentle Art]
MS Whistler W801
Notes from James McNeill W histler. Notes of presscuttings,: "3 W histler & W ilde - I w ish I had said that" Nos.
35, 34, 53 "Paints too does he note?"; 61, 79, 83 "British Matron undressed"; 94 "Natures crreping up"; III More Details
"W hy drag in Velasquez"; 120, "Splendid, magnificent & altogether unjustified"; 121 "The Middlesex Michael
Angelo".
[Relating to the Gentle Art]
MS Whistler W802
Drafts from James McNeill W histler. c. 1890. "On Saturday 8 July, 1573, Master Paul Caliari, of Verona, a
painter,... brought before the Sacred Tribunal:... being asked his profession, answ ered - A. "I invent and draw
figures. Q" (incomplete) "Well I have seen it -" If they had to print part of W.'s personal letters he w ishes they More Details
had got a real butterfly, not one from the "Counterfeit book". "but w hy the old" (incomplete) "The
Gentle/Art/of/Making/Enemies" signed w ith butterfly. "Reflection: yes: The great people alw ays bought
Canaletto not Prout, and Van Huysem, not Hunt...." (incomplete)
MS Whistler W803
Draw ing by James McNeill W histler. More Details
Butterflies (i) scrap from a letter, c. 30 x 29 mm. b'fly in pen & ink
MS Whistler W804
Draw ing by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (ii) proof of butterfly on laid paper, 40 x 59 mm, printed w ith date, More Details
1888, and pencil note "1053 v. 90/size only"
MS Whistler W805
Print by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (iii) 10 b'flies printed on tissue paper, w ith gap w here one has been More Details
cut out (for The Baronet & the Butterfly) 383 x 135
MS Whistler W806
Print by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (iv) 12 b'flies printed on tissue paper, w ith gap w here one has been More Details
cut out 134 x 125 mm
MS Whistler W807
Prtint by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (v) Printed butterfly, proof on w ove paper, butterfly on a farthing for More Details
The Gentle Art ..., 87 x 88 mm
MS Whistler W808
Print by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (vi) Printed butterfly, proof on w ove paper, butterfly w ith sting, flying More Details
over w aves: for The Gentle Art ..., 98 x 124 mm
MS Whistler W809
Print by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (vii) Printed butterflies, 11 stinging ones, tw o on farthings, proofs for More Details
The Gentle Art ... inscr. "Set aside as unsatisfactory J.E. (NB. These are the very roughest pulls for identification
only)" w ove paper, 129 x 245 mm, torn, & cut
MS Whistler W810
Print by James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (viii) Butterflies for the Baronet and the Butterfly numbered in pencil More Details
31, 32: printed, proofs on w ove paper c. 91 x 84 mm, cut from a larger sheet
MS Whistler W811
Print by James McNeill W histler.Butterflies (ix) Butterflies for the Baronet and the Butterfly numbered in pencil More Details
31, 32: printed, proofs on w ove paper, w ith tw o squares cut out, 255 x 126 mm
MS Whistler W812
Envelope from James McNeill W histler. Butterflies (x) Envelope, green, embossed heading of A & C Daw son, More Details
Farrington St. E.C., Typo-Etching Co., w ith notes in pencil by W histler "B - 49. to 77 / C. 34 - to 20 / 42. to 9."
MS Whistler W813
draw ings by James McNeill W histler. 6 butterflies, one w ith pencil alterations: w ith sketch in crayon on verso of More Details
a butterfly, & a youthful head, w ith hand over chin
MS Whistler W816 - Proposition More Details

Notice by James McNeill W histler. nd. "Proposition" no.2

Document from James McNeill W histler. [110 Rue du Bac], City of Paris, 20. 5. 1893. Affidavit. 'I, J. McNeill
W histler, of the City of London, England... being duly sw orn to depose and say:' In July 1888 Miss Martin said
she w ished to make W histler a proposal. On 2 August Sheridan Ford called to arrange a lecture tour in the
States for W histler On W histler's instructions his solicitor George Lew is told Ford he did not w ish to be More Details
associated w ith him. On 17 August Ford obtained money from Frederick Allan of Wall Street, New York on
understanding that he w as about to sign a contract w ith W. W histler had also sued Ford in court in Britain for
his pirated edition of The Gentle Art of making enemies and Ford lost the case and fled to Paris. (unsigned).
MS Whistler W818
Notes by James McNeill W histler for possible memoirs.
'Determined that no mendacious scamp shall tell foolish truths about me w hen centuries have gone by,...'
W histler does not w ant his pupils to w rite about him w hen his eye is no longer on them. W histler has been More Details
reportedly born in Russia, France, England and the U.S.- in Pomfret, Connecticut; Boston and Low ell, but
W histler has chosen to have been born in Baltimore.
Draw ing on 1 verso by Mrs W histler.
MS Whistler W819
Notes from James McNeill W histler. Part I pre 1896. Part II 1896. Notes by W histler for possible memoirs. ss.
w ritten on both sides, ms. copy by Rosalind Birnie Philip, the first part of BP II 20/1; the second part continues:-
(being a copy of BP II 28/8 '(W ritten in 1896)./No! I dont care about it, w hy should I bring discomfort upon my More Details
cousins-the Kings of Georgia- The Fairfaxes of Virginia- The Johnstones of- W histler states that he w as born in
Maryland, in Baltimore, w hich has associations w ith Poe- although Grisw old could prove he w as born
elsew here. W histler criticizes the biographers of great men- Carlyle's Foster, Rossetti's friends.
Copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler W820
Notes by W histler for possible memoirs. Part I pre 1896. Part II 1896. More Details
Copy by Miss Rosalind Birnie Philip
MS Whistler W823
[1898] Frontispiece, end paper, title page and one side of cover of Charles Dickens' The Life and Adventures of
Martin Chuzzlew it London 1867, w ith pencil sketches by W histler of a butterfly w ith long feelers and a tail More Details
(possibly for the Baronet and the Butterfly.) Cover signed "J.B. Philip 1867"
MS Whistler W824
MS. notes and tw o presscuttings on one side, one from The Standard 13 Nov 1902; the other, The Daily More Details
Telegraph 18 Nov 1902, stating that Garnet and Gold: The Little Cardinal had been previously exhibited at
Knightsbridge
MS Whistler W825
Note by James McNeill W histler. nd. "How then, said I, about the bread and butter? - "Tant pis! cried the More Details
painter.../that of course is a matter for the serious, but for "nous autres" there alw ays remain the cakes"
(unsigned)

Letter from James McNeill W histler. nd. Re Debrett. 'Mr. W histler having, because of his late experiences, lost all
faith in Debrett requires the most undoubted references on the part of those w ho' (incomplete). More Details
[An unfinished fragment]
MS Whistler W826
Draft by James McNeill W histler [for 'W ho's w ho in America?]. Hotel Schw eizerhof, Ajaccio, [early 1901] 'W histler.
J.McNeill-Painter-/Baltimore. Maryland. Son of Major George Washington W histler/Mother's Family, McNeills of N.
Carolina-/Ralph W histler held [grants-] in Virginia./under Charter of King James-1609/Ed. West Point-pupil of
Gleyre. Paris-/ Chevalier of Legion of Honour 1889- Officier of Legion of Honour 1891./ Knight of the Order of St. More Details
Michael. Bavaria./Hon. Member of the Ancient & Royal Academy of St. Luke. Rome./Hon. Member of the Royal
Academy of Bavaria-/Member of the Societe Nationale des Beaux Arts. France./Grand Prix. Exposition
Universelle 1900./President of the Internationale Society of/Painters Gravers & Sculptors-/Paintings-Portrait of
the Painters Mother- Luxembourg Paris/ Carlyle- Glasgow . and others-/ Etchings: British Museum. Bibliotheque
Nationale./ Royal Print room Dresden. Academia Venice/ etc--'
MS Whistler W827
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. Art in England. 'The "Quatorzieme" w as a profession for the accomplished More Details
straggler' Everyone in England is familiar w ith art and qualified to discuss and judge the w ork of the painter.
Everybody's appearance expresses their aesthetic sensibility. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W828
Ben Johnson poem. 'It is a flame, an ardour of the mind,/Dead in the proper corpse, quick in
another's;/Transfers the lover into the loved.-/That he or she that loves, engraves or stampes/The idea of w hat More Details
they love, first in themselves;/Or like to glasses, so their minds take in/The forms of their beloved, and them
reflect./It is the likeness of affection-/Ben Jonson.'
Transcribed by James McNeill W histler. 11th July nd.
MS Whistler W829
Card from James McNeill W histler. [Trocadero Restaurant], nd. More Details
Hogarth: an observation of W histler's. 'I have alw ays been w ondering w hen Hogarth should be rescued from
the obscurity of his ow n country!'
MS Whistler W830
Draft from James McNeill W histler.nd. 'La Tradition d'Art existe en France- a Paris l'on sait quel bout du pinceau il More Details
ne faut pas se mettre dans la bouche- en Angleterre c'est encore une question de gout-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W833
List by James McNeill W histler. 'W histler Etchings for Exhibition. Classification according to Wedmore's
Catalogue.' A list of 56 etchings w ith their Wedmore numbers, plus seven not described by Wedmore (including More Details
Hotel de Ville, Loches and The Mill-Amsterdam)
MS Whistler W953
Death certificate of James McNeill W histler, 17 July 1903. Registered by Ethel W hibley, 20 July 1903. More Details
Died 74 Cheyne Walk, aged 67
MS Whistler W961
Letter from Rose Fuller W histler to James McNeill W histler. Ashburnham Vicarage, Sussex, 22 Augt 1887. 'My
dear Sir' He encloses a pamphlet on the family w hich he w rote. He suggests they may be related. One or more More Details
of the children of his 'remote grandfather' Hugh W histler w ent w ith their Uncle Ralph and cousin Gabriel to
Ireland, and a descendant w ent to America. 'I am, my dear Sir/Faithfully Your's/Rose Fuller W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Thomas W histler. Paris, October 1897. 'Your letter, my dear Tom, has been
forw arded to me here-' He sees that Tom like his sister has profited from the sale of his w ork. By the sale of More Details
The W hite Girl he rids himself of any connection w ith W, his father's brother. 'J McNeill W histler'.
[Thomas D W histler, son of George W histler]
MS Whistler W964
Letter from Thomas Low e W histler to James McNeill W histler. 3 Prince of Wales Terrace, Bray, Ireland, 17 July
1868. 'My dear Sir' He thanks W histler for his letter. He know s no other family of their name in Ireland. He has
tw o daughters aged 12 & 14, and a son aged 16 w ho is in Paris w ith his w ife's sister and her husband. The More Details
monument to Gabriel [i.e. Ralph] W histler at Magherafelt dates from the reign of James II. His grandfather w as
also called Gabriel. His father, Thomas Low e, had three brothers, Gabriel, W illiam and Robert Gore. W illiam w ent
to sea against his mother's w ishes and w as not heard of again. They may be related through him. 'Believe me
very sincerely yours/Thos. Low e W histler'
MS Whistler W965
Letter from Thomas W histler to James McNeill W histler. Bray, Ireland,22 July 1868. 'My dear Sir' In his letter
recently he said the name on the monument at Magherafelt w as Gabriel W histler but he encloses a letter from More Details
Rev. Mr. Irw in, rector of the parish, in 1856, w here it is given as Ralph. 'I remain/very truly yours/Thomas S
W histler'
MS Whistler W966
Letter from Thomas L. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Prince of Wales Terrace, Bray, Ireland, 5 Aug 68. 'My
dear Sir' He acknow ledges W histler's letter. W hen Mr. Irw in w rote to him, he did not reply, and does not know
w hat happened to the monument at Magherafelt. He encloses a photograph of his son w ho is now in Paris, More Details
and w ill be 16 on 23 November, and a poor one of himself. He looks forw ard to receiving one of W. He asks if
W histler can advise him and his w ife w ho w ish to move somew here in England. 'Believe me /yours very
sincerely/T.L. W histler.'
MS Whistler W970
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Tuesday 12th Sept [1848] 'My dear Jemie' Seymour
has done a fine portrait of their sister w hich is a poor likeness. Asks W histler to draw something for him. 'I have
that head in my porte monnaie still and mean to keep it to show you next year,' Asks Wooley to draw More Details
something too, and Mr. Prince w hen he visits W histler can bring back the draw ings. Sends his regards to Mr. &
Mrs. Philott and the girls. Also refers to Mr. [Hizzy?] and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. 'Seymour, Sis and Aunt Alicia join in
love to you w ith your ever affectionate little brother/W illie'
MS Whistler W971
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Derby, Wednesday Sept 13th [1848] 'My dear Jemie'
They are in Derby w ith Seymour en route to St. Petersburg. Sis w ill w rite w hen she hears he and his mother More Details
have reached Hull. W illie sent the books W histler w anted, and Seymour found his brushes and w ill forw ard
them by Aunt Alicia. Sends his respects to the Philotts, Marrah and Wooley. Also refers to [Hatter?] and Mrs.
Ormond. 'W rite soon dear Jemie to your ever affectionate/little brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W972
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersbourg, Tuesday 26th Sep [1848] 'My dear
Jemie' They arrived on Saturday. Father plans to place him in Mr. Baxter's school. Henry Harrison, Charlie and
Philie w ere at church. The Mirrielies family w ere at tea w ith Mr. Gelibrand on Monday, and Mr. W m. w as also More Details
there and said he w ould reply to W histler's letter today. W illie is going to visit Maria and Miss Alcock tomorrow .
Sends his regards to the Philotts. Also refers to Mr. Hirst, and Mr. Burrow s of New York. 'I am ever your
affectionate little brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W973
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler, [Portishead]. St Petersburg, Friday 29th Sept 1848.
'My dear Jemie' Captain Knocker w ill take this letter. 'But Jemie how could you stay to take a boys portrait w hen
you w ere on your w ay to dine out and then miss the dinner.' Describes Maria's birthday party at the More Details
Forceman's. Asks W histler to describe his evening out and how he liked Mr. Adimar. Mr. Biber sends his regards.
Mr. W illiam Mirielees w ill deliver the books W histler w anted. 'Saturday 30th' Sends his regards to the Philotts,
Morrak and Wooley. Father thinks W histler's w riting is getting w orse. Also refers to Mr. Ropes, Mrs. Morgan,
Valerie, Fechotte, Karizky, and Mr. Prince. 'I am your affectionate little brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W974
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Eldon villa, Portishead. St Petersburg, Monday Oct
2nd [1848] 'My dear Jim' W illie w ent w ith his parents to buy a Jourdan cap w hich Mr. Melville w ill take to W.
'Tuesday 3rd' Peter has returned to Mr. Koritzky the bust he lent W. Mr. Lamartini sends his regards to W. Mr. More Details
Ingerssal sends W histler the message 'alla smolla pega scole'. Sends his respects to the Philpotts, Morrak and
Wooley. Also refers to Mr. Baxter, Mary Baird, Mr. Prince, Franziska, Mr. Laroches and Mr. Biber. 'Good bye once
more dear Jemie from your affectionate little brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W975
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburgh, Oct 6th [1848] 'My dear Jemie'
Father is sending W histler's skates by Captain Kruger. Mr. W illiam Mirriliees is leaving for Hull on Thursday. W hen
W histler gets his desk W illie w ants to know how he likes the pen-w iper mother sends, and the russian counter
and India rubber holder from father. Sends his regards to the Philotts. Also refers to Ellen and W illy Ropes, Mr. More Details
Prince, Hector Rogers, M. and Mme. Le Coque and Olga; nursery maids Phedosia and Mlle. Zirack; Mrs.
Eastw ick, Charlie and Phil; Mr. Biber; Mlle. B. and Auguste; and Mr. Fairbank. 'W rite as often as you can to your
ever affectionate little brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W976
Letter from W illiam McNeill W histler to James McNeill W histler. St Petersburgh,8th December (48) 'My dear Jemie'
Replies to W histler's letter of the 22nd. Mother has been nursing father and W illie. Mr and Mrs Eastw ick came
to hear the letter from Hass, in w hich he sent W histler his regards, Mr. Eastw ick may send Phillie and Charlie
w ith Mr. and Mrs Kirk to Hamburg on their w ay to the same school in America. Promises to deliver W histler's
message to Delmar at Christmas. 'Saturday 9th' Hopes W histler received his skates from Captain Kruger. 'But More Details
goodbye dear Jemie now for I have to go to school to get my books.' (unsigned) 'Wed 13th. I have found
W illies letter unfinished... God bless you dear Jemie. W rite as you can to W illie.' (unsigned) Also refers to Aunt
Eliza, Hass and Eddie, Mr. and Mrs. Gellibrandt and her sister Louisa, Mr. and Mrs. Ropes, Keate and Paul Guire,
Bruloff Karitzky, Valerie and her mother, Dr. Law s, and Captain Krugger.
W ith a few lines from Anna McN W histler
MS Whistler W977
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Sloane Street, London. St Petersburgh, 19th Feb
[1849] 'Dear Jim' Mrs. Eastw ick lent Henry and W illie a sledge for a drive on Wednesday. Charlie and Phillie w ill
by now be w ith Ned and Hass in Hamburg, and their father is hoping to see W histler in England. The Morgans More Details
sent their love to W. W ishes he could see Sis's child "Babs". Sends his love to Seymour and Mary and Mr. and
Mrs. Charles. Also refers to Peter, Mr. E, Bobrinsky, Mr. Saunders and Mrs. Forceman. '...your affectionate
brother/W illie'
MS Whistler W978
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler, Sloane Street, London. St Petersbourg, 10th May
1849. 'My dear Jemie' He has not w ritten to W histler for the past four w eeks because it w ould be so much
better to discuss everything. They must do their best to comfort their mother: 'the last w ords dear Father said
to me w ere, Good bye, be a good boy.' Mr. Bagby and Mr. Ingersoll may be accompanying them on voyage.
'Friday 11th' The w eather looks promising for the journey. 'Saturday 12th' Mother received a letter from Sis and More Details
W illie received W 's. Sends his love to Seymour and Sis. They w ill set out on the follow ing Saturday. Mother has
got the picture taken of W histler by Mr. Dessein w hich Sis can keep. 'Tell Mary that Mother packed up her
portraits... in her trunk to go to America and that nothing of her's has been kept.' Mr. Lamartine, & Mr. Biber
have expressed their condolences. Mr. Karitzky w ill w rite to W histler since he cannot go to England as he had
hoped, w ith Brouloff. Also mentions Henry and John Hodgson. Miss Sahra Mirrielees expects to see them in
London. (unsigned) 'Mr H has called aw ay your affectionate brother W illie.'
MS Whistler W979
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler, West Point. Pomfret,July 10th - 15th 51. 'Dear Jimie'
He and his mother are living w ith Grandmother, Mary, Eliza, Julie and Annie and the dog Bruin. They w ould like
to hear from W. Imagines various possibilities for acquiring demerits. Mr. and Mrs. Eastw ick visited them and More Details
may visit W, and they hope to see Ed. Sends his regards to Holbrook. They w ill visit W histler in August if they
hear from him. '...your ever affectionate brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W980
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Pomfret, Dec 8th (eve) 51. 'Dear Jim' Replies to
W histler's letter that he is studying to start in Columbia rather than Yale in the summer: Caesar, Aeniad,
Xenophon, Sallust etc. Miss M. Hill w rote to say they w ere building a cottage for the W histlers. He hopes Elisha More Details
Tracy may come for the holidays. Mr. Spalding from California told stories at the fair. Sends his regards to
Holbrook. '...remaining your ever affectionate brother/W illie.'
MS Whistler W981
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. Pomfret, June 19th [1852] 'Dear Jim' Glad to hear
from W histler's letter that he is w ell despite the rigorous training. Bruin has killed some of Captain Bow er's
chickens and may be sent to brother George. Cousin Kate and Nelly are arriving later, but Annie and Julie w ill be More Details
leaving shortly. Mr. Eastw ick w rote that W histler's coat w as not there. Sends his regards to Holbrook. Refers
also to Mr. Park, Segur, and Uncle George. 'W rite soon to your ever/affectionate brother/W illy.'
MS Whistler W982
Letter from W illiam McN. W histler to James McNeill W histler. St James' (College?), Oct 14th [1854] 'Dear brother'
He w as glad to get W histler's letter as he is very homesick and looking forw ard to leaving next summer for
good and going to Columbia. He misses the north. Refers to John B, and the splendid acting of Burton as Jack More Details
Phanton in a farce w hich he attended w ith his brother George, Su and Shep and the Cammans. He visited the
Eastw icks and the Harrisons, including Henry, in Philadelphia, and saw the baby in Baltimore. W histler must not
tell mother how hard he is w orking. '...your affectionate brother/W. W histler'
MS Whistler W984
Letter from W illiam W histler to James McNeill W histler, [London]. [Paris], Monday May 6th and May 10th [1867]
'Dear Jim-' He sent on W histler's letters from Sis and Rossetti on the previous day before going to see that
their orders had been carried out for Traer's grave in Pere La Chaise cemetery. Encloses a copy of his letter to
Traer's sister telling her w here the grave is but not mentioning the burial: and of his letter to Sis. He is More Details
surprised she thinks W histler should keep aw ay from London because of Seymour Haden and Legros: but
having had his ow n letter to Sis returned w ith comments by Haden on it he advises W histler to keep aw ay from
them until he can deal w ith Haden. He has w ritten to Rev. Edw ard Forbes of the English church in Paris to
refute Haden's statement about the burial, and encloses a copy to Forbes' reply 'Love from Lilly & myself to
both of you-/W illy-'
MS Whistler W985
Letter from W illiam W histler to Rev. Edw ard Forbes, [229 Faubourg St. Honore, Paris]. [Paris], [6x9 May 1867]
'Dear Sir-' Asks if the Church of England Burial service can be read at an English grave in Pere La Chaise
cemetery. He and his brother attended the funeral of a friend [Traer] recently. The family w ere in England and More Details
cemetery. He and his brother attended the funeral of a friend [Traer] recently. The family w ere in England and More Details
the man w ho had taken charge of the arrangements had already returned to England and w rites that no
protestant service is allow ed in the catholic cemetery 'I am, my Dear Sir-/Very Resp-Your obt.
Serbt/W m.M.W histler.'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Sept 1893? 'My dear W illie-'
W histler w rote to Dr Woakes ten days previously w ith directions on the varnishing and treatment of his picture More Details
and has not heard and w ould like W illie to check w ith him. Asks w hat it is like in Homburg and w hen he is going
to leave England. 'Alw ays affectly' (signed w ith butterfly).

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler, 17 W impole Street, Cavendish Square, London,
Angleterre. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 25 April 1894 [Postmark] 'It w ill be all right my dear W illie' Duret is arranging
the sale of 'the little picture'. Montesquiou's portrait is very successful in the Salon. W histler is very busy. More Details
Suggests W illie send him the package of etchings and W histler w ill see about them. 'Love from both/Alw ays
affectionately/Jim'.
[Freer 167 (mf 415-7)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, c. April [1895 ?] 'My dear W illie'
Asks w hat he thought of the interview w ith W histler w hich appeared in the copy of 'Le Journal' sent to him by
W histler several days previously, along w ith 'L'Independance Belge' containing the letters of M.M. Francis Viele-
Griffin and Octave Mirbeau commenting unfavourably on Mr George Moore's statement in the 'Daily Chronicle.' More Details
W histler has had several letters from Sis in response to the cuttings he sent her. W histler does not approve of
the attitude of the American papers he has seen. Expects the trial to come up for appeal in due course. Is glad
that they enjoyed the trip to Brighton and hopes Webb dealt w ith the claims of the man w ho fell into the area.
'Alw ays affectionately /Jim'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler, 17 W impole Street, Cavendish Square, London. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, 16 June 1894 [Postmark] 'My dear W illie' W histler told Nellie that the etchings fetched the
same as they w ould at the Fine Art Society, w hich is not much. Tw o w ere from the Venice series and one 'The
Putney Bridge', none in good condition. Mr Kennedy priced them at 17 gns and w ill send details from New York More Details
w hen he arrives, meanw hile W histler sends a cheque for this amount. W histler gave Mr. John La Faye [La
Farge] of New York W illie's address and thinks he is a good prospective patient. Asks if the lecture w as all right.
W histler is absorbed in the du Maurier affair and suggests W illie asks Webb or Aleco to give him details of it.
'Love from both/Your affectionate J.McN.W histler'.
[Freer 264 (mf 671)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [after 15 Nov 1894] 'My dear
W illie' Hopes he had a good crossing and says how grateful W histler and Trixie are, although they regret it w as
on such a depressing occasion. Miss Duncan is going to w rite to W illie and arrange for W histler and his w ife More Details
probably to come over to London in the follow ing w eek. Asks w hat happened to 'Nellie's little bags'. 'W ith love
to both of you from us both' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Freer 168 (mf 418)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler, 17 W impole Street, Cavendish Square, London W. St.
Jude's Cottage, Hampstead, 1896 [Postmark] 'My dear W illie' W histler is sending him a book as he can follow it
up better than W. As he told Sis W histler w as glad to see that the family came from Virginia rather than Low ell. More Details
W histler is glad W illie is recovering and thinks he should leave the country. W histler is w ell. He w ould like to
hear about the 14th century W histlers. 'Alw ays affectionately/Jim'.
[See MS W histler 1015, also about the W histler ancestry. Same as Rev 1955 W /46. MS W histler LB 13/79 note.
Freer 169 (mf 419-20)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler.[15 Jan 1897] 'My dear W illie' W histler has been aw ay
and on his return Thomson came to settle the account. Accordingly W histler encloses a cheque for £100 as
arranged. Suggests he leaves tow n. 'Did Sis tell you about the "Francis W histlers General" of 1609 w ho had More Details
part of the original grant of land in Virginia and I believe w ent over there? Alw ays affectionately and w ith best
w ishes/ Jim.'
[Same as MS W histler W 1015. MS W histler LB 13/79 note. Freer 170 (mf 421-2)]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr W illiam W histler, 6B Bickenhall Mansions, Gloucester Place, London,
Angleterre. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 28 Jan 1900 [Postmark] 'My dear W illie' W histler had not heard from Sis or
W illie for ages and w as delighted w ith his letter and now urges Sis to w rite. Produces a conundrum comparable
to those in the New York Herald on the British 'Victories' over the Boers. Promises to send a copy of 'Rire'. Asks More Details
how he liked the Caran d'Ache W histler sent him, and says he has another copy to send to someone else. 'Sir
Seymour must be a spectacle just now ! I sent Sis "Ces Satonds Boers"!' W histler is staying at the hotel and
Rue de Bac is closed up w hile the ladies are aw ay. 'Alw ays, my dear Brother,/Affetly' (signed w ith butterfly).
[Same as MS W histler W 1020. Freer 171 (mf 423-5)]
MS Whistler W1022
Letter from Gleeson W hite (Editor) to James McNeill W histler. ('The Studio'), 16 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden,
London,Feb. 8 1893. 'Dear Sir' W hite intends to include original lithographs as a special feature in the new art
magazine 'The Studio' w hich is starting in April. He admires W histler's w ork & in particular the 'Songs on Stone' More Details
and therefore w ished to approach W histler first to see if hew ould let them publish a lithograph by him as a
supplement to the Magazine. Mr. Thomas Way show ed W hite several unpublished lithographs and he w ould like
to use 'The Horoscope'. W hite preferred not to approach Mr. Theodore Roussell or Mr. Charles Shannon until he
had contacted W. 'Faithfully yours/Gleeson W hite (Editor)'
MS Whistler W1023
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Gleeson W hite, [16 Henrietta St., Covent Garden, London]. 110 Rue du
Bac, Paris, [Feb. 1893] 'Dear Sir' W histler expresses surprise on receiving W hite's flattering letter. An article
W hite w rote in a minor journal some time previously suggested he thought that everything unusual in More Details
W histler's w ork came out of a desire for self-advertisement. Presumably the missing arms of the Venus occur
for the same reason. W histler thinks the 'Studio' suggests a genuine attempt to w rite about art and is tempted
by W hite's suggestion. If he w rites anything he w ill let W hitek now . The ow ners of his w ork in England are all
selling it so W histler w ould prefer not to send any of it there. 'Very faithfully/JMc.Neill W histler'
MS Whistler W1024
Letter from Gleeson W hite to James McNeill W histler. 'Offices of "the Studio"', 16 Henrietta Street, Covent
Garden, London,Feb. 21 1893. 'My dear Sir' Assures W histler that the only article he has w ritten about W histler
w as in his 'Letters to Living Artists' w hich expressed complete admiration for his w ork. He know s that W histler More Details
w as show n this. The 'Scots Observer' mentioned his obvious appreciation of W histler in the book. W hite w ould
still like to issue 'The Horoscope' as a supplement to 'The Studio' and is prepared to purchase the stone
outright. 'Faithfully yours Gleeson W hite'
MS Whistler W1025
Letter from Gleeson W hite to James McNeill W histler. c/o The Studio, 16 Henrietta St., Covent Garden, London,
March 1 1893. 'My dear Sir' Thanks W histler for his letter. He is sending his book, w ritten five years previously
and edited by a friend w hile he w as in America. W hite explains that he meant to blame W histler's patrons and More Details
not himself for not continuing to paint the famous men of the day like Carlyle and Sarasate. Hopes W histler w ill
pardon the bad taste of the book. Then he w ill be able to thank W histler for offering to send the 'Mallarmé' and
to reconsider 'The Studio'. 'Faithfully yours /Gleeson W hite'
MS Whistler W1026
Letter from Gleeson W hite to James McNeill W histler. 9, St. Peter's Square, [London] W., Sept. 17 1894. 'Dear Mr More Details
W histler' W hite w ill be staying at 66 Rue de Seine c/o M. Royal Cortissoz from the follow ing Thursday for a
w eek and w ould like to accept W histler's invitation to call on him. 'Faithfully yours /Gleeson W hite'
MS Whistler W1029
Letter from Rt. Hon. James W hitehead, Lord Mayor to James McNeill W histler. The Mansion House, 24 Jan 1889.
Seating arrangement & programme for farew ell banquet to His Excellency the Hon. E.J. Phelps, United States More Details
Minister
MS Whistler W1031
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr W hiteing. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand, W.C., [mid. 80s
??] 'My dear W hiteing-' He has only just returned to find W hiteing's letter and is delighted w ith his support. More Details
After W histler had dined once again w ith the Governor of Valparaiso he had occasion to remember the evening
spent w ith W hiteing, and his remarkable memory of the facts. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W1032
Letter from Sydney W hitman to James McNeill W histler. Junior Athenaeum Club, 116, Piccadilly, W., Nov. 5th. 90.
'Dear Mr W histler.' He has read and enjoyed W histler's book and w ill describe the 'Heine-like raciness of your More Details
onslaughts.' in the German paper. He does not agree w ith W histler's view that there have been no particularly
artistic ages. He and his w ife plan to call on W histler's w ife. 'W ith kind regards/Yours very truly/Sidney
W hitmore/10 Kensington Mansions/Nevern Square./S.W.'
MS Whistler W1033
Letter from Sydney W hitman to James McNeill W histler. c/o Count Bethury-Hue, Deschow itz - ober Schlesier /
Prussie,Sept. 4th. 91. 'Dear Mr W histler.' He encloses a presscutting praising the w ork W histler exhibited at More Details
Munich, w hich calls W histler the greatest English portrait painter, and the best etcher since Rembrandt. 'Yours
very truly/Sidney W hitman'
MS Whistler W1042
Card from Oscar W ilde to James McNeill W histler. [c. Feb. 1882] 'My Dear Jimmy. They are "considering me More Details
seriously." isnt it dreadful? w hat w ould you do if it happened to you? Yours/Oscar.'
[Hart Davis Letters of O.W. NY 1962 p.96]
MS Whistler W1043
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Oscar W ilde. [c. Feb. 1882] 'My dear Oscar-' He has no excuse for taking More Details
himself seriously even if others do. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W1044
Card from Oscar W ilde to James McNeill W histler. Chicago, [March] [1882] 'My Dear Jimmy-' He received
W histler's 'attempt at literature' and discounts lady Archie's signature. He retaliated by talking about W histler More Details
to a reporter and encloses the result. 'Oscar W ilde'.
[Hart-David Letters of O.W. NY 1962 p.102]
MS Whistler W1045
Card from Oscar W ilde to James McNeill W histler. Griggsville, U.S., [1882] 'Dear Jimmy. I admit the knee- More Details
breeches, but regret Colvin, and repudiate Quilter- Ever yrs/Oscar.'
[See Hart-Davis p.103]
MS Whistler W1046
Letter from Oscar W ilde to James McNeill W histler. [1885] [ca 23 February 1885] 'Dear Butterfly-' He w arns
W histler that w hen Benjamin West and Paul Delaroche started lecturing it had a disastrous effect on their
painting so it is better to remain misunderstood. He begs W histler to put stamps on his letters. 'tout a More Details
vous/Oscar'.
[Published in The World 25 February 1885, and Gentle Art... p.163 - w ithout the private note about the stamp!
Hart-Davis pp.170-171]
MS Whistler W1047
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Oscar W ilde. [1885] 'I do know a bird, Oscar, w ho, w ith his head in the
sand, like yourself,...' If W ilde w ishes to remain misunderstood he should not have show ed that he got his More Details
ideas from the Biographical Dictionary. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Published as a 'Reflection' in the Gentle Art... p.163]
MS Whistler W1048
Letter from Oscar W ilde to James McNeill W histler, Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, W.C. London,[20 April More Details
1886] 'Dear Jimmy,' He introduces the cultured Mrs. Moore. 'Ever / Oscar'
MS Whistler W1049
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Oscar W ilde.[1887 x 1888] 'Do come dear Mrs. Oscar-' She must make
sure W ilde w ears a coat suitable for visiting W histler's Galleries. (signed w ith butterfly). More Details
[Dated partly from signature: the invitation is probably to the Private View at the RSBA w hile W histler w as
President]
MS Whistler W1050
Letter from W illiam W ilde to James McNeill W histler. Unionist Club, 68, Pall Mall, S.W., 'Thursday night.' June
21st./85.[?] 'My w orthy Butterfly' He has just read W histler's 'gospel' and admires it even more than w hen he
heard it. Many artists - of all Arts - w ill agree W histler has expressed his truths most eloquently. W ilde hopes to More Details
spread W histler's statement that art is w ithout bounds of nationality and time, in contradiction to Millais w ho
has been talking about 'the English Art School!' 'Sincerely (quand meme!)/"the slayer of Sw eeny"'.
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler W1052
Receipt from James W illing, Jr to R. D'Oyley Carte, Savoy Theatre, W.C. Official & General New spaper
Advertisement Offices, 125, Strand, W.C.,Jany. 26th. 1885. Account for the insertion of W histler's advert More Details
betw een 13-28 January 1885, in the Times, Telegraph, Standard, Daily New s, Post, Athenaeum, Academy, Pall
Mall Gazette, Echo, Globe, Observer, Referee, Truth, for a total of £10.11.10.: the receipt signed for J. W illing
and dated 29 January 1885. 'W ith many thanks/[A Thirstanne ?]'
MS Whistler W1053
Receipt from James W illing, Jr to R. D'Oyley Carte, Savoy Theatre. Official & General New spaper Advertisement
Offices, 125, Strand, W.C.,February 23rd. 1885. Account for the insertion of adverts for W histler's "Ten o'clock" More Details
betw een 26January and 20 February, in the Standard, Daily New s, Post, Truth, Observer, Referee, Athenaeum,
Times, Telgraph, Chronicle, Globe, Echo, Pall Mall Gazette and St. James's, to a total of £12.13.0., the receipt
dated 26 February and signed '[G Wood per]'
MS Whistler W1064
Letter from H.F. W ilson to James McNeill W histler. Cambridge University Musical Society, (Trinity College), Mar. 6.
1885. 'Dear Sir' He is Vice President of the Fine Art Society and w ould like W histler to visit his rooms after his More Details
lecture next Wednesday to meet some people. Professor Colvin may have told W histler admission is free, and
the Mayor of Cambridge has lent the theatre for the occasion. The lecture has been advertised as W histler's
'Ten O'Clock'. 'I remain, yours faithfully/H.F. W ilson.'
MS Whistler W1065
Letter from H.F. W ilson to James McNeill W histler. Trinity College, [Cambridge], Mar. 8. 1885. 'Dear Sir' Yesterday
he replied by telegram to Beaufort House, Strand, in reply to W histler's telegram, but apparently this w as the
w rong address. Professor Colvin originally planned that W histler w ould lecture in the museum but then
arranged it for the small theatre. The studios of the Fine Art Association are next door and a small exhibition More Details
w ill be open at the same time. They expect an audience of 400, of University staff, families and students, and
members of Fine Art Societies. W ilson hopes W histler w ill come to his rooms after the lecture. 'Yours
faithfully/H.F. W ilson/V-P.FAS'.
[Ten O'Clock]
MS Whistler W1066
Letter from T. W inans to James McNeill W histler, [Washington]. Monday nd. [23 April 1855] 'Dear Jemmie' He More Details
thinks W histler w ould do better in New York than Washington and w ill find him a sitter if he w ill stay w ith them.
His mother is staying w ith them. 'Yrs truly T W -'
MS Whistler W1069
Letter from Thomas W inans to James McNeill W histler. Lucerne, Aug 25th 62. 'Dear Jemmie' He has received
W histler's tw o letters and w ill w ait until he can see the pictures W histler offers before deciding on one. More Details
Meanw hile he has placed £50 w ith Baring Bros. to W histler's account tow ards w hatever he chooses. 'Yours
truly,/Thos W inans'
MS Whistler W1070
Letter from Thomas W inans to James McNeill W histler. London, April 6th 67. 'My dear Jemmy' He has now here to
put pictures at the moment but in due course w ill select a sea-piece and is sending W histler a cheque for £200 More Details
in the mean time. 'Yours very truly/Thos W inans'
MS Whistler W1073
Letter from W.G. W inans to James McNeill W histler. nd. 'Jimmy I have had my last painting photographed and More Details
have sent one of the copies to you, the Photograph is not very good; the painting is one I did out of my head,
an imaginary thing. I remain your/affectionate/friend/W.G. W inans'
MS Whistler W1076
Letter from E.J. W instanley to James McNeill W histler. Greatham Hall, County of Durham, nd. [1848] 'My dearest
James,' She w as glad to hear W histler enjoyed being w ith Mr and Mrs Phillott. Since Mr. Prince failed to call on More Details
her she could not send the socks to W histler's father. Sis and her husband are w ell. Refers also to Lady Napier,
Shanklin and Eliza Maclean, and Uncle W instanley. '...your loving /Aunt E.J. W instanley'
MS Whistler W1077
Letter from Mrs E. W instanley to Mrs Anna W histler. Stone, Staffordshire, 1st July [1848] 'My beloved Tw in
Sister,' She is glad to hear now Anna has returned to her native land, that Jamie has got over his serious
illness, W illie is doing w ell: but the death of W illie W yatt has follow ed that of his parents. She w ill send her
letter to Adolph Roche w ith a note to her nieces in Liverpool. She hopes Cath Camman w ill convey her regards More Details
to her mother. Eliza and her husband are now living w ith their father's friend Dr. W yatt. She asks Anna to
forw ard this letter to her sister Kate, w ith the sympathy of herself and her husband, and enquire if the Doctor
is to settle in Springfield. She refers also to Cluny; Alicia; Mrs. Sandland; Mrs. Ainsw orth, Ann and Sarah; Betty;
Mary and Topsy; and the death of Isa Woolman, leaving a husband, and children, Johnny and others. 'Yours
fondly attached Tw in/Sister E.J. W instanley'
MS Whistler W1078
Letter from Eliza J. W instanley to James McNeill W histler. [illegible] Tively, Lonsdale,28th Sept [1848] 'My
dearest James,' Aunt Alicia sent on W histler's tw o letters saying he w as staying w ith the Phillots. She w as glad
to hear from his mother of her safe arrival w ith W illie and meeting w ith his father. Mary stayed w ith W histler's More Details
sister and her husband and W histler w ill see them at Christmas. Hopes Mr. Prince w ill call on her. John Richard
remembers W histler w ell. Uncle W instanley, Mr W hittaker send their regards. Refers also to Miss Maclean Mrs
Picard; and the servants George and Betty. '...your much attached Aunt/Eliza J. W instanley'
MS Whistler W1079
Letter from Eliza J. W instanley to James McNeill W histler. Preston,22nd Decr 1848. 'My dearest James,' She
w orked out his letter and assures him she loves him. Wants to know if Mary thinks W histler's niece resembles
W histler's mother's baby Johnny. Sends her love to Seymour. W histler's mother said his father w as better but More Details
W illie according to Dr Rogers strained his legs riding. Sends regards to Mr Clarhe [i.e. Charles] Haden, Mr and
Mrs Charles, Mrs Edw ards, Mrs Smith, Mrs Barron. Refers also to Mrs James Smith, Mrs Ainsw orth and Miss
Sarah Ainsw orth.' '...I am/dear/Jamie your attached Aunt/Eliza J. W instanley'
MS Whistler W1083
Letter from J. W instanley to James McNeill W histler. Preston, 23 Dec 1848. 'My dear Jamie' Being a law yer, he is
rather late replying to W histler's letter from Eldon Villa. Congratulates him on becoming an Uncle and hopes
mother and daughter are w ell. Hopes W histler's progress gratifies his parents. Sends regards to Seymour More Details
Haden. 'Believe me/Your Affectionate Uncle /Jn W instanley'.
[Actually probably the riddle mentioned in 10/2: looks like "R-d see that w eir/shall I love/And you love you/-w n
and you of" Obviously about love!]
MS Whistler W1086
Letter from Elbert J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitenhof No.48, Den Haag, 3rd. April 1889. 'Dear
Sir,' He has sold the picture of Effie Deans w hich he originally bought from Messrs. Dow desw ell, to Baron van More Details
Lynden. The Baron met a friend of W histler's in Nice w ho did not know about this picture and w ould like to
know w hen it w as done. '...I remain/Dear Sir,/Yours faithfully/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1087
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitonhof No.48, Den Haag. At Great Northern Hotel,
London, 23rd. April 1889. 'Dear Mr W histler,' Messrs. Dolman w ill be picking up the picture from W histler More Details
tomorrow after 11 am. He hopes to be able to sell it in Holland although he cannot afford it himself. He sends
his regards to W histler's w ife. '...Yours sincerely/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1088
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitonhof No.48, Den Haag, 2nd. May '89. 'Dear Mr More Details
W histler,' W histler's picture has arrived safely and w ill do his best to sell it. He w ould like details of the title. He
w ishes he could have attended the dinner in W histler's honour last night. '...Yours faithfully/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1089
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitenhof No.48, Den Haag,11th June 1889. 'Dear Mr
W histler,' He encloses particulars of the exhibition of the Dutch Etching Club w hich Mr. Ph. Zilchen w ould like More Details
W histler to contribute to. Baron Van Lynden did not w ant to buy W histler's picture, preferring the one he
already has. James Maris greatly admires it. He sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Yours very truly/E.J. Van
W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1090
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitonhof No.48, Den Haag,28th. June. [1889] 'Dear
Mr W histler,' He suggests W histler sends the portrait of his mother to him to be forw arded to the Municipal More Details
Exhibition in Amsterdam by 10 August. Its reputation w ill help him to sell the Fur Jacket. He w ill give Zilchen
W histler's message w hen he (van W.) returns from the Secretan Sale in Paris. He sends his regards to
W histler's w ife. 'Yours sincerely/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1091
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitenhof No.48, Den Haag, 9th. August, 1889. 'Dear
Mr W histler,' W hen he got W histler's telegram he w ired by return to say the tw o cases had arrived. The Baron
& Baroness van Lynden greatly admired the portrait w hen he show ed it to them at his house. The Baron is More Details
returning a poor Gerome he has been sent from Paris. They w ould like W histler to paint a portrait of their
elderly mother. He has not heard if the Fur Jacket has been bought and w ishes he could keep it himself. He
sends his regards to W histler's w ife. '...Yours sincerely/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1092
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. Buitenhof No.48, Den Haag,12th. August '89. 'Dear Mr
W histler,' He is glad to hear W histler is coming soon and is prepared to paint a portrait. He told the Committee More Details
W histler w anted the Fur Jacket sent to Amsterdam. He offers to meet W histler and his w ife at the station.
'...Yours sincerely/E.J. Van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1093
Letter from E. Ivan W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. The Dutch Gallery, 14 Brook St, Hanover Sq, London W,
29 Mar 95. 'My dear Mr W histler,' He acknow ledges W histler's letter of 27 March. About tw o years ago Ernest
Brow n show ed him a portrait by Mr. Sw an of Sir W illiam Eden's daughter, at the Fine Art Society. Sir W illiam had More Details
paid £450 but did not like it and w ould accept less. He did not receive the French new spapers W histler sent but
is sorry about the verdict. The tw o lithographs have been mounted and framed for W. 'Yours sincerely/E.J. van
W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1094
Letter from E.J. van W isselingh to James McNeill W histler. The Dutch Gallery, 14 Brook St, London W, 3 Nov 97.
'Dear Mr W histler,' Pennell told him today that W histler w as ill. He states that Sw an's portrait of Sir W illiam More Details
Eden's daughter w as offered for sale to the Fine Art Society, at a price less than Eden had paid for it. Brow n,
the manager there, asked him to look at it. 'Yours sincerely/E.J. van W isselingh'
MS Whistler W1099
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). [May x July 1882] 'Atlas-' He w onders w ho w as
responsible for labelling the w oodcut of W histler's Arrangement in Black and Red at the Grosvenor, w hich w as
published in the Illustrated London New s last w eek, the 'Blue Girl: & for the poor quality of the copy. (signed More Details
w ith butterfly).
[The Blue Girl, Scherzo in Boue, and the 'Arrangement' w ere exhibited at the Grosvenor in 1882 (Nos. 67 and
127) The latter actually on "Harmony in Black & Red"]
MS Whistler W1100
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). May x July 1882. 'Atlas-' A version of BP II Y/5 More Details
(W 1099) (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W1101
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). [c. 1882] 'Atlas' 'Arry w as seen by W histler at the
Grosvenor, apparently trying to be, as Alfred de Musset w ould say, 'joli garcon': 'Arry's costume completely More Details
destroyed the effect of one of W histler's 'harmonies' w hen he stood infront of it. 'Atlas! Shall these things be?-'
[World, The. 17 May 1882. Gentle Art 1890 pp.72-73, GA 23. GM B.20]
MS Whistler W1102
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). post 1878 possibly c.1885 [30 Mar 1892] 'Atlas-'
W histler does not think it matters if Mr. Jones is an RA or ARA. He w ill be remembered for daring to appear in
court w ith the critic of the Times 'and a quasi Royal Auctioneer', and saying a fellow artist w as charging too More Details
much for one picture. (unsigned incomplete).
[See Gentle Art p.333 GA 89. This is about the trial in 1878: but could have been w ritten anytime later. Paper
like letter to Wortley]
MS Whistler W1103
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The World.nd. [Oct 1886] 'The follow ing extract from a letter of Mr.
W histler's to a friend w as cabled to New York & appeared in yesterday's Tribune-/ Quite true -'... W histler may
visit America in December, bringing some of his w ork, to give his 'Ten o'clock' lecture. 'Chase's monstrous More Details
lampoon' w arned him that he may be received w ith suspicion, and he laments he painted a lovely portrait of
Chase. He know s that Matthew Arnold w as barely listened to in the States, so he does not expect to teach
anyone anything, but w ill enjoy himself. '...-one cannot continually disappoint a continent!-'.
[Published in GA pp.184-5. P/C Vol. XVI World 13 Oct. 1886 say it is from N.Y. Tribunal]
MS Whistler W1104
Draft from James McNeill W histler to ? [The World].'Quite true- now that it is established as an improbability it
becomes true!-' A draft of BP II 27/47 (W 1103) '...I really hesitate before exasperating another Nation.' More Details
(unsigned).
Unfinished draft
MS Whistler W1105
Item in 'the World' [1886]. 'Mr Seymour Haden, the surgeon-etcher...' has gone to lecture in America on Art and More Details
W histler w ill go and lecture there on mid-w ifery. (unsigned).
Copy
MS Whistler W1106
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas").[1887] 'Atlas!-' He w onders if he should reply to More Details
Agnew 's letter to the Manchester Mercury suggesting W histler did not contribute to his Jubilee Exhibition... 'due
to some measure taken'... (unsigned incomplete)
MS Whistler W1107
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ['Atlas']. 454 Fulham Road, c. Nov. 1887. 'But w hy my dear
Edmund, w hy!- Do you refuse to be 'in it' w ith the Butterfly's brilliant career- or w ill you only know him, w hen he More Details
'lights' upon Atlas' inkstand?- Godw in sent you a paragraph this very last Sunday upon the new etchings just
born into life in the galleries of Suffolk [Street]-and you expunged that paragraph! (signed w ith butterfly).
[W inter 1887-8, the only time W histler exhibited etchings at the RBA]
MS Whistler W1108
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [Edmund Yates, Editor], [The World]. [1887?] 'Atlas- W here are you?-' He
draw s Y.'s attention to the Lady, w hich, under the editorship of Oscar, presents the 'obscure Ary Schoeffer' as More Details
'Henry'. (unsigned).
[W ilde contributed to the Lady's Pictorial Xmas 1887x9]
MS Whistler W1109
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ['Atlas']. Tow er House, Tite Street, Chelsea, [1888 ?] 'Dont
you think me dear Edmund that you might put the enclosed in under the heading "The Song of Suffolk Street"- More Details
The verses are perhaps good-(?) but in any case clever- and ingeniously to the point- ..."the One that covered
it w ith gold "w ould be w ell understood- Really though dont you think the thing bright? and w on't you fire it off?
- Alw ays' (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W1110
Letter from James McNeill W histler to (1) 'Atlas' (2) Mortimer Menpes. Hogarth Club, 36 Dover Street, W.,[1888]
after 4 June. 'The 4th of July! Atlas-' Atlas did not note that on the 4th of June W yke Bayliss w ith his many More Details
accomplishments w as elected President in Suffolk Street and freed it from W histler 'Tyrant and Painter'
(unsigned).
Drafts
MS Whistler W1111
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates, Editor, The World. [December 1888] "At the risk of
advertising the Australian gentleman of Fulham,"... w ho w as interview ed for the Pall Mall last w eek for an More Details
article called "The House of Art", W histler states that all the ideas of decoration mentioned stemmed from
himself (incomplete).
[The final letter w as published in The World]
MS Whistler W1111a
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [?Pall Mall Gazette]. [Dec. 1888] 'At the risk of advetising the Australian
gentleman of Fulham,...' W histler read an article 'The House of Taste' in the Pall Mall Gazette last w eek, in w hich
obviously the interview er had not realised that the decoration w as a rehash of W histler's ideas. He compares More Details
this to Oscar [W ilde's] lecture w hich quoted the ideas on art W histler had put into the 'Ten O'Clock', before it
had been published. (unsigned).
[Gentle Art 1890 pp.223-224. Ford's edition 1890 not included. GM B.54. See Edmund Yates. Letter filed under
Menpes]
MS Whistler W1112
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). Chelsea,1889? 'Atlas-' It seems that Oscar did More Details
not die but has incorporated W histler's reprimand in a recent article on 'Lying'. (unsigned, part missing).
[Decay of Lying published Jan. 1889]
MS Whistler W1115
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). nd. [1889?] 'Atlas- Old friend-' He has already More Details
destroyed Oscar and Arry and w onders if Y. w ould like a new victim for the New Year. (unsigned incomplete)
MS Whistler W1116
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates ("Atlas"). nd. 'Atlas-' Mr. Armstrong of the St. James Gazette
has w ithout acknow ledgement incorporated a passage from W histler's 'brow n Paper Pamphlet' in an article, More Details
w here its brilliance survives his alterations. (unsigned incomplete)
MS Whistler W1117
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates.[c. 1888 x 1890] 'Edmund-' He encloses a letter for Y. to
publish, signed w ith a butterfly, and suggests Y. puts it conspicuously on the page so W histler can see it on More Details
Smith's stall at the 'Station in the Broadw ays'. (signed w ith butterfly).
[Dated from signature]
MS Whistler W1118
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates. 1889x90 b'fly. 'Most amiable and impudent of Edmunds!-'
The 'young Atlas' w as in Robson's office w hen W histler w as handed back his 'copy' and w ent elsew here. More Details
How ever he promises to bring back his 'Orange'. He remembers the night Atlas made a speech supporting W,
and '"Sir Michael" w as feasted'. (signed w ith butterfly)
MS Whistler W1119
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edmund Yates.nd. [c.28 Jan 1885] 'Edmund mon cher!' They w ere talking
about him at 'great George's' last night. (unsigned) 'To Edmund Yates in Prison' Picciola made a pet of a spider, More Details
and W histler sends Y. a butterfly to look after. (unsigned).
[The World 28 Jan 1885. GM B.29. Pickford Waller PC, 37r, Metro, MA, NY. (Gets. B29)]
MS Whistler W1120
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [The World]. nd. [1890s] 'Atlas-' A. should explain to a w riter that W histler More Details
has beaten him and he must accept it, like the immortal 'Arry. (unsigned).
["Atlas" looks like "Asher"]
MS Whistler W1123
Letter from A. Stuart Wortley to James McNeill W histler. Studio, 68A Westbourne Terrace, Hyde Park, W.,June 1st
1894. 'Dear Jemmy-' After he received W histler's letter he got the club to hold a general committee meeting. He
had show ed members W histler's letter and the letter Dumaurier had w ritten to some members. They
sympathised w ith W, but their counsel advised that to put up W histler's letter on the board might make them More Details
liable for a libel case, or be involved in W histler's ow n case against Harper's. The members know W histler is no
cow ard, and all sympathise w ith him: but Dumaurier is no longer a member so they have no jurisdiction over
him. He understands Dumaurier is sick and suggests W histler lets the matter rest. 'Au revoir-/yrs/Arch. S.
Wortley'
MS Whistler W1124
Letter from Arch. Stuart Wortley to James McNeill W histler. [Society of Portrait Painters],Nov. 10-96. 'My dear
Jimmy-' Since the Committee must take responsibility for their catalogue they w ould like to omit the quotations
submitted by W histler for entry under his picture Rose and Silver- Portrait: w hich relates to a personal matter, More Details
and they suggest that the picture w ill make the same point, and have given it its due prominent position.
Includes a letter from Walton to clarify his situation. 'Believe me Yrs most sincerely/Arch. Stuart Wortley'.
[See also W 821. See also PW C 363/4/7]
MS Whistler W1124a
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Arch. Stuart Wortley, [Society of Portrait Painters]. 8, Fitzroy Street,
Fitzroy Square, Nov. 11. 1896. 'My dear Archie-' Thanks Wortley for his letter conveying the Committee's refusal: More Details
and their rash support of W histler 'And believe me my dear Archie/Alw ays affectionately your old friend/JMcNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler W1125
Letter from Messrs. W rentmore & Son to James McNeill W histler, 2 Lindsey Row , Chelsea, S.W. 43 Lincolns Inn
Fields, [London] W.C., 16th July 1868. 'Sir' They have as Haden's solicitors a letter from W histler to Haden More Details
dated 14 July threatening to publish a statement by Haden about W histler's assault on Legros w hich he says is
not true. They w arn W histler that they w ill take legal steps against him if he does so 'We are Sir/Your vy obt
Sts/W rentmore & Son'
MS Whistler W1126
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Messrs. W rentmore & Sons, [43 Lincolns Inn Fields, London W.C.]. 2 Lindsy
Row , Chelsea, Thursday [July] [1868] 'Sir-' Acknow ledges their letter about their client Mr. Haden and asks for More Details
another copy of the lithographed account of Haden's character since his is w earing out from being show n to
people. 'Your obt Sert./J A McN W histler'
MS Whistler W1130
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. 3447 Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, July 19/94. 'My
dear Friends-' He arrived safely after an uncomfortable trip. Mark Tw ain w as on the Paris. Davis, w ho lives near More Details
Pennington & Chase, met W uerpel on arrival. Kennedy w as still in London. Now W uerpel is staying w ith an
aunt and uncle. He w ants to hear about Miss Philip's w edding. 'Affectionately yours/Edmund. H. W uerpel'
MS Whistler W1131
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. 3447, Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis, Sept 7th/94. 'My
dear Friends-' He had hoped to hear from them about the new household 'back of the Eglisse St. Germain des
Pres'. He has not heard from Southw ick either. There are some good pictures at the Exposition in St. Louis but
none by W. Only his aunt and uncle encourage W uerpel's taste as an artist. He has a studio and some orders More Details
but needs an advance on his salary from Ives. He starts to teach a class to w ork from the nude in tw o w eeks
time. A fellow teacher, a Sw edish count, does clever landscapes. W uerpel has painted his aunt, uncle and
sister. He misses the rue de Vaugirard, and sends his regards to all. '...most cordially yours/Edmund. H.
W uerpel.'
[Halsey C. Ives w as director of the St. Louis School of art]
MS Whistler W1132
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. 3447, Lafayette Avenue, St. Louis,Dec. 12/94. 'My
dear Mr W histler:-' He is grateful for the friendship W histler and his family show ed him in Paris. He asks if the
w edding is past, and if W histler completed the portrait of the Scotchman. A Chicago law yer, Eddy, w rote
recently to Prof. Ives praising W, w ho painted him in the summer. W uerpel's class is flourishing. His predecessor More Details
Fry, a friend of the Macmonnies, is now in Paris. The locals w ould prefer Bouguereau's w ork to W uerpel's
sombre tones. He has not seen his parents in Mexico for 8 years. He saw W histler's photograph in a magazine
and w ould like one for himself. He sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'As ever most sincerely &
affectionately/Edmund. H. W uerpel.'
MS Whistler W1133
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. St. Louis School & Museum of Fine Arts, St.
Louis,February 26 1895. 'My dear Mr W histler-' Ives has persuaded W uerpel to give a lecture on W histler.
Kennedy is sending him a set of photographs of W histler's w ork, and he w ould like a photo of W histler as w ell. More Details
Kennedy said W histler's w ife w as ill, but he hopes this is not true. He plans to be married in June. 'Very
sincerely yours/Edmund. H. W uerpel.'
MS Whistler W1135
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. 3418 Lucas Avenue, St. Louis, April 16th. 1897. 'My
dear Mr W histler-' He admired some w ork by W histler he saw reproduced in the Art Journal. It is difficult to sell
w ork and he is lucky to be teaching. He saw w ork by Glasgow artists exhibited in St. Louis and liked it, and More Details
recognised W histler's influence. Zorn has been successful w ith portraits at $ 1000 a time. W uerpel now has a
w ife and daughter. He found some old invitations to Rue du Bac and remembers W histler's w ife playing Grieg on
the piano. He asks after W histler's w ife and her sister. '...as ever cordially yours/Edmund. H. W uerpel.'
[W uerpel had obviously not heard that W histler's w ife died nearly a year previously]
MS Whistler W1136
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts, St. Louis, March 9th.
1900. 'My dear Mr W histler:-' He is grateful to W histler to receiving some friends of his kindly last October. In
1897 the French section of the Exposition w as very interestin and he w ishes he could help to organise that
section, but he is on the national jury for the States. In connection w ith this he visited New York and saw More Details
Chase and Duveneck w ho knew W histler in the past: and saw Davis, w ho had shared his rooms in the Rue de
Vaugirard, and has been very ill. He has been busy w orking for Ives and to help support Davis. He has a
landscape on exhibition in Paris. His w ife and he now have tw o children. He has not seen W histler's new book.
He hears W histler has a successful class in Paris. Miss Moore gave him W histler's message and told him Miss
Philip lived w ith W. He hopes W histler w ill w rite to him. '...yours/w ith affection/Edmund. H. W uerpel.'
MS Whistler W1137
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. St. Louis Museum of Fine Arts, St. Louis, May 12th
1902. 'My dear Mr W histler:-' During the St. Louis Exposition of 1904 Ives w ill be so involved that W uerpel w ill
have to look after the school. Mr. Kurtz thinks W uerpel's w ork has improved, and he has had a one man show . More Details
He has to support a w ife and three daughters but he is quite a popular teacher. He hopes W histler w ill exhibit
at the Fair. Some good Sw edish and Glasgow pictures, and some from France and Holland, have been on show .
'...yours most cordially/Edmund H W uerpel'
MS Whistler W1138
Letter from Edmund H. W uerpel to James McNeill W histler. Saint Louis Museum of Fine Arts, St. Louis,April 11th.
1903. 'My dear Mr W histler:-' He w as sorry to hear from Ives that W histler has been ill. A pupil of Cobden
Sanderson has bound a copy of W histler's Gentle Art w ith some letters W histler w rote to W uerpel in Paris. He More Details
had an exhibition recently. He hopes that W histler w ill come to the Fair, since he has been helping Ives
organise the American section abroad. He appreciated the message W histler sent him through Ives. He adds
on 13 May that this letter has been returned, but he is sending it off again. '...as alw ays yours/Edmund H.
W uerpel.'
MS Whistler W1139
Letter from James McNeill W histler to ?W underlich.nd. "lich - I have ... - occurs to me th.... ...rstand that I c... More Details
...tify you - and ... anner hitherto in ... th you
MS Whistler W1140
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New
York,[Jan. 1884] 'to come to America this Spring or the Coming Autumn, no doubt much more success aw aits
you than has attended the visits of Haden and Hirkomer combined. Hoping to see you in this country soon, and
aw aiting your reply, w e remain,/Yours faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.' Account lists the payment to
W histler of £250 on 16 June. Tw o w atercolours bought for £50 and 248 catalogues for £12.8.0. on 1 August,
and etchings to the value of £56.14.0. on 21 September, leaving a balance of £130.18.0. in W underlich's favour.
They have now purchased 51 etchings for £286.13.0. less 50% discount and w ill pay W histler the difference if
he accepts their offer, plus the amount due for the etchings for Mr. Mansfield w hich should arrive soon. More Details
'H.W.&Co./K.'
[The exhibition Etchings & Drypoints. Venice Second Series w as held at W underlichs in 1883. It is clear from
entries in BP II Ledger a, p.24 dated 30 June, 20 September 1883, 6 March and 20 September 1884 that
W underlichs had an arrangement w ith the Fine Art Society and W histler to purchase a number of sets of Venice
etchings. BP II Ledger a. p.105 records £245.0.0. paid by the Fine Art Society "for Mr. W underlich according to
agreement" on [16 July 1883] (the date may have been altered.) A letter from W histler to Ernest Brow n of the
Fine Art Society in January 1884 (BP II 13/57) refers point by point to the items mentioned in the letter above:
the 'arrangement' w ith W underlichs, the etchings for Mansfield, and the trip to the U.S.A.]
MS Whistler W1141
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 868, Broadw ay, New York,July 6th 1885.
'Dear Sir' Suggests W histler exhibits at their gallery w hen he visits New York in the follow ing autumn. The More Details
gallery is the same size as Dow desw ells w here W histler exhibited w atercolours in the previous year. Their
representative Mr. Kennedy w ill call on W histler to arrange matters. 'Most respectfully/Hermann W underlich &
Co.'
MS Whistler W1142
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 868, Broadw ay, New York,Sept 22nd 1885.
'Dear Sir' Reminds W histler that on 9 August Mr. Kennedy arranged that W histler w ould let them have 12 More Details
impressions of 5 etchings of the 'Second Venice Set through Robert Dunthorne, Vigo Street w ho w ill pay on
delivery. 'Most respectfully/Hermann W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1143
Letter from Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Feb. 4/88. 'Dear More Details
Sir' Asks if they can have any of W histler's lithographs or etchings, such as the recent Buffalo Bill, and The Dyer.
'Yours sincerely,/H. W underlich & Co/Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1144
Letter from Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,April 10th/88. More Details
'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges the letter, and list sent by Mr. Hanson. The prints have not yet arrived. Mr. W underlich
hopes to call on W histler in London about 1 May. 'Yours very truly,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1145
Letter from Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, April
20/88. 'Dear Sir' Acknow ledges receipt of the etchings. A proof of Fleur de lis-passage is missing. They w ill send More Details
any they do not buy to Mr. W inans. Asks w ho is publishing the Ten O'clock in New York. Hopes W histler w ill soon
print the Dyer again. 'Yours very respectfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1146
Letter from Dieterlen to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, May 3rd
1888. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a cheque for £323.08.0. for the purchase of 34 etchings. The remaining 27 of those
sent have been forw arded to R. W inans. Encloses lists of those bought and returned. 'Yours very truly/H. More Details
W underlich & Co./Dieterlen' (The value of those returned w as £181.13.0.)
2 lists of etchings enclosed
MS Whistler W1147
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,
May 23/88. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to contribute at least one plate to the exhibition of pure etching proposed in
the circular enclosed. They hope Samuel Colman, Platt, Parrish, Chase and Blum w ill also be exhibiting. 'Yours More Details
very respectfully,/E.G. Kennedy/for the Committee.'
Printed circular enclosed
MS Whistler W1148
May 23/88. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to contribute at least one plate to the exhibition of pure etching proposed in
the circular enclosed. They hope Samuel Colman, Platt, Parrish, Chase and Blum w ill also be exhibiting. 'Yours More Details
very respectfully,/E.G. Kennedy/for the Committee.'
Printed circular enclosed
MS Whistler W1149
Letter from Hermann W underlich to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., June 24 1888. 'Dear Sir' He is More Details
back in London for a few days and w ould like to see W histler to discuss the exhibition of W histler's
w atercolours in New York. 'Yours respectfully/Hermann W underlich'
MS Whistler W1150
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Hermann W underlich & Co., New York. London, June 29th 1888.
Agreement betw een Mr J.McNeill W histler of London and Hermann W underlich & Co., New York. 'Mr. W histler
agrees to furnish to H. W underlich & Co. by October 8th. 1888' at least 50 w atercolours and pastels costing More Details
from £20 up. W underlichs w ill defray all the costs of exhibiting them under W histler's direction and purchase at
least £500 w orth of draw ings regardless of sales. W histler w ill allow them a commission of 10% on sales.
'J.McNeill W histler/Hermann W underlich & Co/W itnessed by/Beatrix Godw in.'
MS Whistler W1151
Letter from Hermann W underlich to James McNeill W histler, 28 Tite Street, Chelsea. H. W underlich & Co., June
30th 1888. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a cheque on Lazard Bros. for £184.12.1. for the etchings purchased on the More Details
previous day. Suggests that w atercolours and pastels on subjects like those in his recent etchings w ould be
most suitable for the proposed exhibition. Asks W histler to number the etchings and the bill as he does not
remember the subjects. 'Yours respectfully/Hermann W underlich'
MS Whistler W1152
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 868, Broadw ay, New York, August 29 1888.
'Dear Sir' In order to have the exhibition of W histler's draw ings ready by 8 October they w ould like W histler to
give them the sizes and design of frames required, and instructions for decorating the rooms, hanging the More Details
pictures, catalogue and cards. Asks W histler to include a selection of etchings w hen he sends the draw ings.
Asks for 11 impressions, 8 etchings. They hope to see W histler in New York soon. 'Most respectfully/Hermann
W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1154
Letter from Hermann W underlich to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,
September 30th 1888. 'Dear Mr W histler' Replies to W histler's letter from Tours that he is sorry to hear that More Details
they must postpone the exhibition and hopes it w ill only be for a couple of months. Asks W histler to let him
have sketches of his present travels. Mr. Hanson has not sent all the etchings H. asked for and he w ould like
W histler to make up the deficit w hen he returns. 'Yours very truly/Hermann W underlich'
MS Whistler W1155
Letter from Kennedy to Charles Hanson. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Jan. 11th 1889. 'Dear
Sir' Encloses an etching of Little Lagoon. The ow ner has several of W histler's etchings. He lost the signature of More Details
this one and w ould be grateful if W histler w ould sign it. Hopes that the prints and draw ings for their exhibition
are on their w ay. 'Yours very truly,/H.W underlich & Co./ Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1156
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, January 18th 1889. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' They have received the draw ings and are sure the w atercolours w ill all be sold. No.32, a small More Details
painting of W hitstable appears to be w rongly priced at 1000 gns. The cheque for the three etchings w ill go by
the next post. They hope to open the exhibition early in February. 'Very truly yours/Hermann W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1157
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 868, Broadw ay, New York, January 22nd
1889. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a draft on Lazard Bros. & Co. for £21.16. in payment of W histler's bill of 31 December. More Details
Asks if W histler has any new etchings, or suggestions regarding the catalogue of draw ings and paintings.
'Yours respectfully/H. W underlich & Co.' and 'Yours truly/H.W.&Co.'
MS Whistler W1158
Letter from Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Feb
22/89. 'Dear Sir' Asks W histler to sign and return the etching The Little Lagoon w hich they sent to W histler's More Details
secretary some time ago. The gallery has been completely changed for the exhibition. K. assumes that the rest
of the pictures are on their w ay. 'We are Sir,/Yours faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1159
March 8/89. 'Dear Sir' The exhibition of W histler's oil paintings, w atercolours and pastels has opened. K. w ill More Details
forw ard the press notices w hich are mostly appreciative. They regret that all the pictures had not arrived at the
beginning of the exhibition. They have sold tw elve. Asks W histler to send the rest and any new etchings. 'Yours
respectfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1160
Letter from D.A.K. to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, March
18/89. 'Dear Sir' Mr. W underlich hopes to see W histler in London in April. The exhibition opened w ithout
eighteen of the pictures, but both exhibition and catalogue w ere arranged w ith the help of Mr. Pennington, on More Details
the pattern of W histler's exhibition at Dow desw ells. It has been a great success and they have sold ten
pictures. There have been several requests for an exhibition of those remaining unsold. They continue to send
press notices to W. 'Yours faithfully/H. W underlich & Co/D A K'
MS Whistler W1161
Invitation from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 1889. 'Messrs.
W underlich & Company./request that they may have the honor of the Company of/..../at an exhibition of/Notes, More Details
Nocturnes and Harmonies by / W histler./868 Broadw ay. March 1889.'
Printed invitation card to exhibition, names not filled in
MS Whistler W1162
Invitation from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 1889. 'Messrs.
W underlich & Company./request that they may have the honor of the Company of/..../at an exhibition of/Notes, More Details
Nocturnes and Harmonies by / W histler./868 Broadw ay. March 1889.'
Printed invitation card to exhibition, names not filled in
MS Whistler W1163
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 220, Fifth Avenue, New York, April 1889. 'W.L.
Andrew s, 16 E.38 St. N.Y. 'bought three w atercolours, Note in Rose & Silver. Dordrecht, W hite & Silver. Cremerie.
Paris and Gold & Brow n. Dordrecht, Cat. Nos. 16, 17 and 34 respectively. 'C.A. Miller disappeared' bought the
w atercolour Grey & Silver. Chelsea Embankment and painting Grey & Brow n. Sad Sea. Dieppe, Cat. Nos. 6 and
27. 'H. Mansfield 21 W.36 St. N.Y.' bought tw o w atercolours, Green & Silver. Photographer and Green & Blue. More Details
Fields. Loches, Cat. Nos. 44 and 3. C.L. Freer bought the w atercolour Grey & Silver. Liverpool, Cat. No. 11. H.O.
Havermeyer bought three w atercolours, Grey & silver. Beach-Holland, Grey & green. Cornw all, Grey & green-
Dordrecht and one pastel, Pink & Violet, Cat. Nos. 8, 24, 36, 46 respectively. 'C.H. Tw eed 12 E. 36 St.' bought
the w atercolour Grey & gold. Off Holland, Cat. No. 12. 'J.H. Wade Jr. disappeared' bought the w atercolour A
Grey Note Flags.-Portsmouth, Cat. Nos. 33
MS Whistler W1164
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], May 9 More Details
1889. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Regrets that business has detained him but promises to call on W histler by 10.30 a.m.
'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1165
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York,June 28th 1889. 'Dear Mr.
W histler' Encloses a statement of their account and a cheque for £78.6.10 in settlement of the balance to date.
Business has been less than expected. Six of W histler's draw ings have been sent to a client in Detroit for
exhibition at the Art Club. They hope to hear from W histler regarding the tw o plates. 'Most
respectfully,/Hermann W underlich & Co'.
Statement on SS. lined paper, printed heading, MS. entries on one side: crediting W histler w ith £140.13.0. for
18 etchings bought on 16 April and £42.0.0. for etchings retained on 27 June; £26.10.0. for an invoice on 14 More Details
May; and £510.6.0. for w atercolours sold to date: less £640.13.0. paid to W histler on 16 April. 2 SS. printed
heading, each w ritten on one side, MS., giving a list of those etchings retained and returned from those sent on
14 and 24 May, and a list of the w atercolours sold to date, corresponding to that in BP II 37/172: both dated
26 June 1889. SS. w ritten on one side in pencil in W histler's hand: dated 18 November 1889. Calculations of
w atercolours sold, listed as in BP II 37/172, w ith the addition of a further five, costing 345 gns, namely Grey &
Rose, Green & w hite Dieppe. A Red Note, Blue & Silver and Blue & Violet, Cat. Nos. 37, 41, 48, 49, and 57
respectively. £302.8.0. is still due to W histler
MS Whistler W1166
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, June 28th 1889. 'Dear Mr.
MS Whistler W1167
MS Whistler W1168
MS Whistler W1169
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York,June 28th 1889. 'Dear Mr.
MS Whistler W1170
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, More Details
Aug. 23/89. 'Dear Sir' The exhibition in Detroit w ill end by 1 September and if any pictures are sold they w ill
send the money on to W. 'We are Sir,/Yours faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1171
Sep. 9th 1889. 'Dear Sir' Replies to W histler's letter of 29 August from Amsterdam that since W histler seemed
dissatisfied w ith their efforts to sell his pictures they sent some of his pastels, as explained in their letter of 28
June, to Detroit, on the request of a gentlemen w ho ow ns several etchings by W. They sent several others to More Details
Chicago, w here they are exhibited on a room on their ow n, until 19 October. Promises to send W histler a list of
etchings by him included in the Haden collection w hen they have completed the catalogue. K. still admires the
'portrait of a lady' w hich he saw in Holland and w ould like to have it in New York. 'Yours respectfully,/H.
W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1172
Sep. 10/89. 'Dear Sir' K.'s appreciation of the attractions of the picture he saw in Holland did not imply it w as of More Details
higher quality than W histler's other paintings. W histler's paintings such as the portrait of his mother are greatly
admired in the States. Asks W histler to send any new etchings of Holland through G. Lauser as usual. 'I am,
dear Sir,/Yours respectfully,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1174
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Oct. 18/89.
'Dear Sir' They heard that W histler has retouched some of his old plates including Weary and w ould like More Details
impressions of these to be sent through Mr. Lauser. They w ill return his paintings and draw ings shortly. 'Yours
faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1175
Letter from Dieterlen to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Nov. 1st
1889. 'Dear Sir' Encloses a draft for £23.12.6 for Green & W hite-Dieppe, Cat. No. 41. W histler's pictures have
been returned on SS. Servia. Encloses a list of the 43 w orks returned. 'Yours respectfully/H. W underlich & More Details
Co/Dieterlen'.
Cat. Nos. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, 13-15, 18-23, 25, 26, 28-32, 35, 38-40, 42, 43, 45, 47, 50-56, 58-62 w ere
returned, the prices ranging from 10 to 1000 gns.
MS Whistler W1176
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Feb. 25/90.
'Dear Sir' They have bought an impression of the drypoint Sw an and the Irish and w ould like to know more More Details
about it. Encloses a new spaper cutting and asks if they could hold an exhibition at the same time. 'Yours
respectfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1177
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,March 19/90. More Details
'Dear Sir' Mr. Freer show ed K. the trial proofs on Japan paper he ow ns and K. begs in future W histler w ill
sometimes let W underlich's have some of these. 'Yours respectfully/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1178
Letter from Dieterlen to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,May 20th 1890. More Details
'Dear Sir' Encloses a draft for £249.9.7. for the etchings retained as listed. They are returning the remainder by
the same post. 'Yours respectfully/H. W underlich & Co./Dieterlen'
MS Whistler W1179
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,July
31/90. 'Dear Sir' Orders single impressions of Pierrot, Embroidered Curtain, Zaandam, Long house and The Mill. More Details
Asks if W histler has w orked on The Dyer. 'Yours faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co./Kennedy'
MS Whistler W1180
Letter from [H. W underlich & Co.] to James McNeill W histler. [868, Broadw ay, New York.], June 9th 1891. 'Dear
Mr. W histler' W histler w as out w hen K. called so he left a note on W histler's telegram. He brought the eleven
draw ings for W histler to see, 'Lady Valory Meux/Lady Meux/Eleanor Leland-"Babs"/Tw o Venetian More Details
sketches/Harmony in flesh colour & pink/Arrangement in black No 3/Girl w ith skipping rope/"W illie W histler &
camarades" on their w ay to chapel after putting on their canonicals! He w ill let W illiams know w hen he can call
again. Hopes W histler has a good trip to France. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1181
Letter from [H. W underlich & Co.] to James McNeill W histler. [868, Broadw ay, New York.], [1891] '...in 1880.
Now , perhaps, in order to have a w ork of yours? [Westminster Bridge] to show here,...' K. proposes to More Details
purchase a picture w hich he has long admired to be exhibited in the States, as long as it is not in the Carlyle
class. 'Yours very truly,/H. W underlich & Co.'
Sheet or sheets missing. Carlyle purchased 1891 by Glasgow . Pre April 1893 heading
MS Whistler W1182
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, 'Sunday'
[1892] after 17th - ?June. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of the 17th. K. is prepared to pose
for the drypoint or etching in Paris w henever it is convenient to W. K. is w aiting to receive the draft from New More Details
York and take possession of the pictures. Thanks W histler for his kind expressions. Sends his regards to
'madame'. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
[He actually had posed by 6 July (MS W histler W 1184) "May in the garden")]
MS Whistler W1183
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], June
29/92. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Thanks Mrs W histler for her letter and W histler for the trouble he has taken over the
etchings, w hich K. w ill receive from Brow n w hen they arrive at the Fine Art Society. K. w ill see W histler in Paris More Details
at the w eekend. He thinks the painting Westminster Bridge is in a satisfactory state, but thanks W histler for his
concern. 'Yours sincerely/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1184
Letter from [E.G. Kennedy] to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], July 6
1892. 'Dear Mr W histler' Encloses a cheque for £21.16.10 for impressions of the Kitchen, Candle Factory and
Traghetto w hich he received w ith W histler's letter on the previous day. He has seen Messrs. Huish and Brow n
at the Fine Art Society and is sure the prints had been properly packed and addressed and should not have
been injured in the post. The Fine Art Society has been selling prints in the States only through Boussod
Valadon & Co since 1 July and w ere unw illing to let K. have six proofs of the Doorw ay. K. took tw o of the injured More Details
impressions of the Doorw ay and tw o of the Traghetto and thinks he can repair them. Richards is w orking on the
pictures Westminster and Sea and Sand. K. w ishes he could have the latter but looks forw ard to seeing "the
man in the garden" & 'the head W histler has promised to paint. Dunthorne w ould like some proofs of the
portrait. K. is returning to the States on the 13th and asks W histler to have the bills for cleaning, and the
pictures sent after him w hen they are ready. Thanks W histler and his w ife for their hospitality in Paris. 'Yours
most truly/E.G. Kennedy'
MS Whistler W1185
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,July 9/92.
'Dear Mr. W histler' K. saw Mr. McCormack, the Chicago Fair Commissioner, w ho apparently tried unsuccessfully to
contact W histler during his exhibition at Goupils. He thought W histler w as in touch w ith Holsey C. Ives, another
Commissioner. K. w ill gt in touch w ith Ives and suggests W histler contacts McCormack and lets Dunthorne start More Details
to collect pictures suitable for the exhibition. K. suggests W histler holds his prospective exhibition of pastels
and w atercolours w ith Dunthorne. Asks w hen he can expect to hold another exhibition of W histler's w ork. K.
has insured the pictures w hich are at present w ith Richards for £600 for the journey. K. leaves on the 13th.
'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1186
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, July 25/92.
'Dear Mr. W histler' K. has sent all W histler's catalogues to their ow ners, including H. Pennington at 16 Everett
Place, New port. K. reserves the right to sell all the impressions of The man in the garden, including those for More Details
Freer Dunthorne and Mansfield, but promises not to sell any proofs given to him. He hopes to see a proof soon.
Hopes W histler's house in the Rue du Bac is now in order. Asks w hen he paints the Duke and Duchess of
Marlborough. Hopes W histler has received the pictures from London and is satisfied w ith them. Sends his
regards to Mrs. W histler. 'Yours sincerely E.G. Kennedy.' p.s. 'Yes, Brow n lies in Bond Street.'
MS Whistler W1187
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, July 27/92. 'Dear Sir' Asks
W histler to send an invoice for the prints w hich they paid for by cheque. Asks W histler not to show the More Details
paintings to anyone, if they have arrived. Asks if W histler w ill hold an exhibition w ith them in March 1898, as
Kennedy has already inquired. 'We are dear Sir,/Yours very truly/H. W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1188
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, [July 1892] x
1896. 'The w eather has not been very hot until today...' Asks if he can publish W histler's letter about 'the Czar-
like [Reid?] despotism of the Post Office'. Complains that a new McKinley law states that only letters, books and More Details
new spapers can go by post. Hopes Mrs. W histler is w ell. Thanks W histler for the invoice. 'Yours most truly/E.G.
Kennedy.'
Sheet or sheets missing. See MS W histler F180 - etchings probed by P.O.
MS Whistler W1189
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to Beatrix W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Aug. 31/92. 'Dear
Mrs. W histler' K. is sorry W histler is not going to have an exhibition in their gallery next year as he must keep
the pictures he bought from Cavafy until there is an exhibition. K. is sorry they sent the pictures through
Durand Ruel. He told Richards not to send the old frames as they w ill make new ones. Hopes they liked More Details
Battersea Bridge. K. saw Mr. Carter and Mr. Mansfield before he left New York, and looks forw ard to seeing the
etching of his portrait w hich w as going w ell w hen K. saw it. Asks if W histler is sending w ork to Chicago. Vedder
and Millet are among those decorating the buildings for the World's Fair. Oscar W ilde is coming to America so
W histler had better come too. 'Yours [sincerely],/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1190
Letter from D.A.K. to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Oct 11/92. 'Dear Sir' More Details
They w ould like impressions of Nocturne subjects such as Nocturne Riva and Nocturne Places or any new More Details
etchings. They have received no reply from W histler lately. 'Yours very truly,/H. W underlich & Cp/DAK.'
MS Whistler W1191
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Oct. 26/92.
'Dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter from Rue du Bac. Asks w hat has happened to the portrait of
himself in the garden, in drypoint, of w hich he w ould like a proof. K. w as told that Sea and Sand w as at Durand
Ruels in New York and w as annoyed because if anyone in the States w as to have it, he thought he should. He
w as told Martin Ryerson of Chicago had bought it: but gathers from W histler's letter that it is still in Paris. K. More Details
w ould like enough pictures by W histler for an exhibition. K. is glad Mr. Untermeyer has bought the Falling Rocket
and w ill try and find out w ho he is. Richards has charged K. for a box w hen in fact Durand Ruel sold him a box;
and has charged him £1.10.0. for looking at the Balcony and 5/- for cleaning Sea and Sand. K. has framed the
three pictures he bought and put them in his house. Reminds W histler to send Nocturne Palaces and Nocturne
Riva. 'Yours very truly/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1192
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868 Broadw ay, New York, Oct. 29/92.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Mr. Ives w rote from Chicago that Edw in A. Abbey, Morgan Hold, Fairford, Gloucester, is in
charge of the English section of the Department of Fine Arts. Mr. Halsey w ill give W histler any assistance he can
w hen he hears from him. Dunthorne could be relied on to arrange everything after K. has w ritten to the ow ners More Details
of the paintings. W histler w as told that Sea and Sand w as for sale at Durand Ruel's in New York. If this is not
true K. w ould like to have it. He w ould like to exhibit W histler's new etchings and oil and w atercolour paintings
and one full-length figure in the Spring. Asks for a proof of the Man in an arbour. Richards meant to complain to
W histler because K. said he charged 30/- for looking at the Balcony or, if he did w ork on it, he made no
difference to it. 'Yours most truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1193
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Nov. 5th
1892. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Mr. Ives says Mr. McCormick is in England and w ill w rite to the ow ners of W histler's
pictures if W histler w ill give him (Halsey C. Ives) authority to act on W histler's account. Mr. Mansfield is prepared More Details
to go to Chicago to see that W histler's w ork is properly placed, and there w ill be paintings, pastels and
etchings of all periods included. They w ill try and borrow the portrait of Carlyle, and the Nocturne ow ned by Mr.
Untermeyer if W histler can provide his address. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1194
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Nov. 12/92.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letter of 26 October. Reminds W histler to w rite to Mr. Ives, w ho is
going to w rite to the ow ners of W histler's pictures w hose addresses K. has given him. K. and Mr. Ives selected More Details
about 50 of Mr. Mansfield's etchings. They hope to have the W hite Girl. Asks if W histler can get the Furred
Jacket, La Dame au Brodequin Jaune and the Princesse du pays de la Porcelaine. K. could sell the Furred Jacket
for Reid. K. w ill lend Westminster Bridge if necessary. K. got a box from Durand-Ruel, not from Richards. Asks
w hat W histler has done to his portrait. Sends his regards to W histler's w ife. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1195
Letter from Edw ard G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868 Broadw ay, New York, Dec. 2
/ 92. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Bancroft maintains that the pictures w ere his and that W histler induced Cavafy to
return B's cheque and sell to Kennedy. B w ill not sue Cavafy as it w as W histler w ho deceived them both. B More Details
thinks that though he has no legal claim, he has a moral right to the pictures. Kennedy has sold 'The Balcony'
but is w illing to let B have the others. 'Yours very truly E.G. Kennedy'.
Underlinings and notes in the margin by Beatrice W histler
MS Whistler W1196
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard G. Kennedy [?].Dec. 16. [1892] Copy of telegram. 'Law yers More Details
opinion Bancroft's claim legally ridiculous morally monstrous. Letter follow s w ith ? ? W.'
[Year inferred by other correspondence on this subject]
MS Whistler W1197
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co., 868 Broadw ay, New York]. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris, Dec 19 1892. 'Dear Mr. Kennedy' Objects to K interrupting his w ork for the 'tiresome
recapitulations of the baffled Bancroft'. K having bought the pictures from Cavafy for £50 more than Bancroft
offered, w as friend enough to return to W histler the painting w hich W histler had once given to Cavafy and
w hich Bancroft had refused to do. Everyone including Bancroft w as satisfied. Then Bancroft makes moral claims More Details
to pictures to w hich he has no right. W histler includes his law yer's letter to that effect. As W histler gave the
chance to Bancroft [to buy the pictures from Cavafy] so he took it aw ay, and that for W histler is the end of the
matter. 'J. McNeill W histler' and the Butterfly.
[Another earlier draft w ith some differences in the middle paragraphs, w ritten in another hand w ith corrections
in W histler's w riting on four sides of folded foolscap paper]
MS Whistler W1198
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Edw ard G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co., 868 Broadw ay, New York]. 110
Rue du Bac, Paris,Dec 19 1892. 'Dear Mr. Kennedy' Objects to K interrupting his w ork for the 'tiresome
recapitulations of the baffled Bancroft'. K having bought the pictures from Cavafy for £50 more than Bancroft
offered, w as friend enough to return to W histler the painting w hich W histler had once given to Cavafy and
w hich Bancroft had refused to do. Everyone including Bancroft w as satisfied. Then Bancroft makes moral claims More Details
to pictures to w hich he has no right. W histler includes his law yer's letter to that effect. As W histler gave the
chance to Bancroft [to buy the pictures from Cavafy] so he took it aw ay, and that for W histler is the end of the
matter. 'J. McNeill W histler' and the Butterfly.
[Another earlier draft w ith some differences in the middle paragraphs, w ritten in another hand w ith corrections
in W histler's w riting on four sides of folded foolscap paper]
MS Whistler W1199
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Jan. 10/93.
'Dear Mr. W histler' K. is sorry that his affairs should have kept W histler from his w ork. The law yer's opinion is More Details
ridiculous, but K. w ill let the matter drop. W histler's exhibiting is going to w ork out w ell. K. w ill keep the
pictures. 'Yours [illeg.] E.G. Kennedy'
MS Whistler W1200
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Feb. 22/93.
'Dear Mr. W histler' The Thames at Chelsea is not signed but if W histler w rites a letter saying w hen he painted it
K. thinks he can sell it. He has still got Westminster Bridge. George Hitchcock is in New York and w ill probably do More Details
something later. K. has not heard from Mr. Bancroft. Asks w hen the French etchings come out. K hopes to be in
something later. K. has not heard from Mr. Bancroft. Asks w hen the French etchings come out. K hopes to be in
Europe soon. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1203
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, April 19th
1893. 'Dear Mr W histler' K. has just arrived from Rotterdam and received W histler's letter. Having bought
impressions from W histler at a high price K. w ants to be sure W histler is not proposing to sell large editions at
a low er price. Ives w ill be delighted to have so many of W histler's pictures for the exhibition in Chicago. H. More Details
Mansfield w ishes to send his regards to the W histler's and explain about the etching exhibition but K. has
already done this. K. cannot afford to buy everything in W histler's studio. 'I am,/Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
[After this date, the printed letter-head of W underlich & Co. has the addition of the names of E.G. Kennedy and
G. Dieterlen]
MS Whistler W1204
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co.] Seville Grand Hotel de Madrid, May
12/93. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. w anted the etchings and lithographs sent direct to New York. He selected the roller More Details
and told Lauser to send them to W. K. expects to be back in Paris on the 22nd. Sends his regards to Mrs. W.
'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1205
Postcard from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue de Bac, Paris. [H. W underlich & Co.], R. More Details
D'Amsterdam, Paris (postmark),May 24/93. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks W histler to find the old bill w hich should add
up to £125.2.0, and K. w ill come round on Friday to check it. 'E.G.K.'
MS Whistler W1207
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Paris. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, July
9th 1893. 'My dear Mr. W histler' K. is in London and returns to New York 19 July, w hen he w ould like to take the
picture back w ith him. He w ould bring it back in the follow ing year and continue to pose in the garden. K. hopes More Details
the standing portrait of himself can be completed at 89 rue des Champs in the follow ing year very quickly.
Expects Pennell to be shot in the riots in the Latin Quarter. K. w ould like Pennell to send some copies of the
French translation of the Ten O'clock. Hopes Mrs W histler is better. K. appreciated their hospitality. Reminds
W histler to send 5 impressions of the W heelw right Shop. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1208
Postcard from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co.]. 110 rue du Bac, Paris/France, July
12 1893 [Postmark] 'Letter at hand. W ill w rite as soon as I can. Meantime, as you evidently prefer to retain the More Details
portrait until completed, I bow to your w ishes, as usual All right, you can retain it & I'll make a note of your
desiderata. E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1209
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, July 17/93.
'Dear Mr W histler' Reminds W histler to w rite a letter authenticating the unsigned picture of Chelsea, the other More Details
letter he w rote having gone astray. K. called on Mrs Pennell but she w as out. K. sail on Wednesday from
Liverpool for New York. Promises to obtain a mocking bird for Mrs W histler. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1210
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Oct. 6th
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Further to his letter of the morning, K. w rites and encloses a letter from Mr. Kurtz. Asks More Details
W histler to send him a selection of the French etchings such as 'the chateaux you did w hen in Lorraine' through
Lauser, for a client. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1211
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Paris, France. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New
York, Nov. 10th 1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. has received the lithographs and etching. He actually w anted an More Details
impression of The Balcony-Venice, not The Balcony. Asks w hen W histler w ill have the French etchings ready. He
has sent the etchings returned from Chicago to their ow ners. Sends his regards to Mrs W histler. 'Yours
sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1212
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. acknow ledges receipt of the lithographs. Encloses an article by Cortissoz 'a very
intelligent young chap' w ho may call on W. Asks W histler to send him tw o lithographs of 'the house in yellow & More Details
Green', one of '[the house] in red & black' and one of '[the house] w ith the doorw ay' and 'View of the roofs
looking over a tow n'. Encloses a list of nine lithographs of w hich they already have impressions, and one
Smithy w hich they still require. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1213
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Dec. 19th More Details
1893. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. has received no letter or lithographs from W. Asks him to send the lithographs to Mr.
Lauser immediately. Sends his regards to Mrs. W histler. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1214
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. [H. W underlich & Co., 868,
Broadw ay, New York.], Jan. 8 1894. (Postmark) 'Compliments of the Season.' 'Just a w ord to say that I received More Details
the last lithographs. If you have them please send: 2 Luxembourg Gardens- The Steps/ 2 [Luxembourg] The
Pantheon/ 2 Conversation./The seated figure draped w ould sell if put at 2/2/- but not at 3/3/-. I am in the
midst of stocktaking. How about an exhibition? Let me know please. E.G. Kennedy'
MS Whistler W1215
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Jan. 23rd
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter of 8 January, and returns his cheque. K. w ill
subtract the amount from the balance due to W histler w hen the lithographs K. ordered on 12 January arrive.
Refuses to let W histler pay any of the expenses involved in framing and arranging the exhibition of W histler's More Details
etchings in Chicago. Agrees that the nude figure should cost 3 gns. Apologises for not acknow ledging receipt of
the lithographs sent on 19 December. Asks if W histler has received the oblong Nocturne: Blue and Silver w hich
he w as asking 500 gns. for. Reminds W histler to send him a better impression of the W heelw right. Asks
W histler to send three sets of each lithograph and proposes an exhibition of lithographs later, and of pastels,
w atercolour and oil paintings soon. Sends his regards to Mrs W. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy[Jan. 1894?] 'Fragment of letter to E G Kennedy-' Mr. Gerald
Potter has sold Little W hite Girl and Nocturne Cremorne Lights, Blue and Silver for £1400, having bought them
for £150 or £100, and £50 or £30 each, and objected to paying for their cleaning and framing for the Goupil
exhibition w hich made them so popular. The Attorney General, Ruskin and Burne Jones advised people not to More Details
buy W histler's w ork. Those w ho did have made their fortunes. Leathart w ould not pay for the cleaning of The
Lange Lieze of the Six Marks w hich he sold for £600 or £800, and bought originally for £80 or £60. Louis Huth
refused likew ise to pay for cleaning The Symphony in W hite No.3. '...these things should be know n...'
[Only part of the letter has been copied out. Lange Lieze sold April 1893 BP II 2(p)/217 but W histler's indignant
letters come after Jan 1894 (BP II a/150) w hen Potters pictures w ere sold]

Memorandum from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy3 February 1894. Memorandum : single impressions
of one, tw o impressions of tw o, and three impressions of six lithographs sent to K. A letter w as sent on 5 More Details
February, and to complete the order, single impressions of The Steps and Vitre, tw o impressions of The
Conversation and three of Les Bebes du Luxembourg w ere sent on 16 February
MS Whistler W1216
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. 868, Broadw ay, New
York,Febry. 9th 1894. 'Dear Sir' They have received W histler's letter of 22 January and one of the rolls. Encloses
a cheque for £68.6.0. in settlement of the account enclosed, for the period 10 April 1893 to 22 January 1894. More Details
They have subtracted $ 85.80. for expenses in connection w ith the Chicago Exhibition as per a/c rendered. Also
encloses receipted bill for $ 37.50 paid by Mr. Mansfield for the insurance of the etchings in transit betw een
New York and Chicago. They w ould like W histler's consent before adding this item to the list of expenses
MS Whistler W1217
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. 868, Broadw ay, New York,
Febry. 9th 1894. 'Dear Sir' They have received W histler's letter of 22 January and one of the rolls. Encloses a
cheque for £68.6.0. in settlement of the account enclosed, for the period 10 April 1893 to 22 January 1894. More Details
MS Whistler W1218
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, 110, Rue du Bac, Paris. 868, Broadw ay, New York,
Febry. 9th 1894. 'Dear Sir' They have received W histler's letter of 22 January and one of the rolls. Encloses a
cheque for £68.6.0. in settlement of the account enclosed, for the period 10 April 1893 to 22 January 1894. More Details
MS Whistler W1219
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York,Feb. 20th
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges W histler's letters of 4 and 9 February and the lithographs. In K's letter
of 23 January he asked W histler in future to send three sets of his new lithographs. He did not mean he
w anted more of those already sent, but w ill keep some of them. Asks again for an impression of The Smithy for More Details
a client. Urges W histler to do more painting. Asks w ho has bought Cameo No.1, for 10 gns. K. may be able to
find a purchaser for Cremorne Lights or buy it himself at £600. Suggests W histler finished some etchings of
Paris. W histler should come to the States, w here Pennington is making his fortune. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1220
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy, H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York. 110, Rue du
Bac, Paris, March 1 1894. 'I never doubt, dear Mr. Kennedy, that you mean all for the best-' Assures K. that More Details
there are three new pictures by W histler now on view at the Grafton Gallery, tw o costing 400 gns. and one 'a
smaller panel, and a beauty', 250. K. has also seen Nocturne Blue & Gold, Battersea and can recommend it to
his clients. W histler w ill not send anything on approval. (unsigned)
MS Whistler W1221
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, May 20th
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. returned to London from Paris safely, and w ill pay for tw o etchings w hich he forgot,
w hen he returns to Paris in June. Thompson w ill be over in Paris shortly. K. told Brow n W histler w ould print his
proofs before going aw ay. 'O.K' reckons his portrait requires only one more session. K. explained to Brow n the
circumstances of W histler's letter to the Pall Mall. K. has not yet seen the exhibitions at the R.A. or Grafton More Details
Gallery. Encloses a recipe for Mrs. W. Suggests W histler holds an exhibition of 20 paintings in America, instead
of sending pictures to Hamburg Munich and Antw erp. Suggests he includes the portraits of Miss Phillips (sic) in
black, and the one 'in pink silk...as it is brighter than most of the others and w ould prove attractive I'm sure,'
'Yours most truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
["OK" first reference to nickname is associated + portrait. Rose et Or La Tulyse & Arrangement in Black - portrait
of Ethel BP (Both G.U.) & mentioned in Pennell, see 1960 Cat (60-1)]
MS Whistler W1222
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], 'Sunday'
[May x June? 1894] 'Dear Mr. W histler' Supplements his postcard by enclosing the Honours list from the Pall Mall
Gazette w ith the comment that W histler is a painter and requires no titles. K. admired his portrait of Miss
Alexander and thinks it better than some others by W histler and any in the Guildhall. Roland Knoedler became More Details
Knight of the Legion of Honour for making money. K. w ill be in Paris in the second w eek in June and could stand
for the final session for his portrait. Thompson said he w as going to see W. Hopes the ladies are w ell. 'Yours
sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy./Garlant's Hotel/Suffolk St./Pall Mall/S.W.'
[Harmony in Grey & Green: Miss Cicely Alexander. Exhibition Goupils 1892 (23) but possibly on private view
elsew here]
MS Whistler W1223
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York], June 17th
1894. 'My dear Mr. W histler' K. remembers W ' 'garden w ith Miss ? of Baltimore & her dog' and w ishes he w as
there, forgetting the discomforts of posing on one foot like 'John of Bologna's "Mercury"'. K. unpacked his
portrait w hen he arrived in London and expects it to be dry w hen he leaves. He thinks it w ill be better than the More Details
portrait of Montesquiou w hen the head is completed, and varnished. K. is looking forw ard to being painted
sitting dow n w hen he returns next year, in one sitting as W histler promised. He w ill look then 'as bland as Sir
Seymour Haden' acknow ledging the obeissances of the masses. K. w ill report about the R.A. Sends his regards
to Mrs. W., Miss Phillip and Mr. W hibley. 'I am, as Ever,/Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1224
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, Paris. 868, Broadw ay, New York,August 7th 1894.
'Dear Sir, Confirming our Mr. Kennedy's letter of the 3rd. inst. w e beg to enclose herew ith cheque on London for More Details
£30.4/10 in settlement of the eighteen lithographs received by mail last w eek. Kindly return receipt and oblige
Yours respectfully/H. W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1225
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Oct. 2nd
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The man w ho bought a picture by W histler and 'the "W histlerian w reckage" from
Dow desw ells' gave K. W histler's message. A number of w ealthy Americans mean to call on W histler at 110 Rue
du Bac. The exhibition of lithographs w ill open before 20 October. K. requires impressions of the coloured
lithographs of 'the green house' and 'girl lying on lounge', and tw o each of Vitre and an 'upright, w ith children More Details
playing w ith hoops &c. in Tuileries or Luxembourg gardens.' K. offers £21 for tw o impressions of the Doorw ay
and suggests he selects ones for 'the Museums, Czar of Russia &c.' w hen he prints those ordered by the [Fine
Art Society]. Harpers have apologised for Du Maurier's w ords. Suggests an exhibition of W histler's w atercolour
and oil paintings in February 1895. Asks if Mrs. W histler received the photo of 'O.K. in a W histler pose.' The
portrait is framed, but the face needs to be finished like the clothes. Sends his regards to Miss Phillip. 'Yours
MS Whistler W1226
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Oct. 26
1894. 'Dear Mr. W histler' The lithographs including the Yellow House arrived safely. The exhibition has started.
The w riters for the most influential papers, Cortissoz and De Kay are unfortunately absent. Suggests W histler More Details
prints his etchings of Paris. K. does not like the lithograph of Mrs W histler as La Parasseuse. Tw o of K's clients,
Pope being one, have bought poor w orks by W histler abroad instead of the best ones at home. 'Yours
Sincerely/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1227
List from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, [1894] List of single More Details
impressions of five lithographs including La belle dormeuse.
[(Sheet or sheets missing?) La belle dame endormie W 69 is Mrs W hibley should date from 1894]
MS Whistler W1228
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], Nov. 2/94.
'Dear Mr. W histler,' Asks if W histler has a monetary interest in any of his portraits in Reed's hands, the
Princesse du pays de la porcelaine or the tw o exhibited at Chicago. K. know s three people w ho w ish to buy a
large portrait and if W histler w ill not send any he w ill get hold of Reid's. The portrait of 'O.K.' looks fine w ith its More Details
re-touching varnish but requires some more modelling on the face. Asks W histler the price of the lithographs he
sent. Asks if the W hite Girl ow ned by Thomas W histler of Baltimore is w orth £1500. 'Remember w hat I said
about mortality and Venus over the fire place. Have you read the "Green Carnation"?' 'Yours very truly,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1229
Postcard from "R." to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, France. [H. W underlich & Co., 868,
Broadw ay, New York.], Nov. 5th 1894. 'Dear Sir, Please send the 2 lithos. of Children playing as ordered on Oct. More Details
2nd. We expect to have a bill in a day or tw o for those received about Oct. 21st. Please send us 2 La Forge du
passage du dragon and oblige Yours very respectfully/H. W underlich & Co./R.'
MS Whistler W1230
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Nov. 6 1894.
'Dear Mr. W histler' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter of 18 October and the lithographs. K. agrees w ith More Details
W histler's opinion of cutters. K. thinks 'the girl in pink' w ould suite one of his clients. Congratulates W histler on
the purchase of 'the mannie'. Thinks the letter in Lika Joka very like W histler in style. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1231
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, Paris. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Dec. 4th 1894. 'Dear
Sir' Encloses cheque for £83.3.3. for 21 lithographs sent on 21 September and 8 on 10 October. 'Yours very More Details
truly/H. W underlich & Co.'
MS Whistler W1232
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], Dec.
14/94. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Colonel Goff's etchings are of high quality and w ere exhibited separately from
W histler's lithographs. The French Government bought some of his etchings: but K. does not believe the French
public is prepared to buy w ork, except perhaps La dame Parasseuse. K. saw a painting of Queen Boadicea More Details
fighting the enemies of her Country w hich he thought W histler w ould appreciate. Promises to bring his portrait
to Paris. He has follow ed the Du Maurier affair. K. heard T. W histler refused £10.000 for the W hite Girl. K. w as
annoyed that his client bought the 'w reckage' after refusing to buy Westminster Bridge. 'Yours Sincerely/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1233
Letter from D.A.K. to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Jany 18th 1895.
'Dear Sir' Orders lithographs as per enclosed list, plus 2 Children playing, 2 Passage du dragon and any Green More Details
House available, as ordered earlier. Asks for receipt for their last cheque. 'Yours very truly,/H. W underlich &
Co/DAK.'
MS Whistler W1234
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Jan 29
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' A young man [Patton] w ho used to w ork for Harper's and once asked K. for an
introduction to W, has married and lives in London. He has w ritten to K. offering to arrange an exhibition of More Details
W histler's w ork and is on his w ay to Paris for this purpose. K. understands the W hite Girl is for sale at $
15,000. Asks for six impressions of the Doorw ay w hen it is printed, the lithographs ordered some time ago, and
a receipt for the cheque sent. 'Yours very truly,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1235
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Feb. 2nd
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler, This w ill introduce to you Mr. John H. W renn of Chicago, one of your many admirers on More Details
this Continent. Anything that you may be able to do for him w ill be appreciated by,/Yours sincerely,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1236
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 8th
1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler' K. w as glad to hear Mrs. W. is better and they have left Long's Hotel and are
returning to Paris. W uerpel is painting portraits and lecturing on W histler in St. Louis. K. has made the More Details
corrections to the lithographs except that he thinks 4 gns. enough to charge for 'the reclining figure-in colours'.
K. does not approve of Thompson being allow ed to print a cheap set of lithographs for his magazin. W hen the
other lithographs arrive K. w ill send a cheque. Comments on the greatness of a Chicago Justice. 'Yours
Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1237
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, April 16th 1895. 'Dear Sir' More Details
Encloses a cheque for £35.5.7. for 11 impressions of 8 lithographs sent 16 February. 'Yours very truly,/H.
W underlich & Co.'
MS Whistler W1238
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, April 26th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. leaves for Stuttgart on 4 May and hopes to see W histler on his w ay there or back. More Details
Mr. Eddy of Chicago bought the painting and 'the little w atercolour'. 'Like Dick Deadeye he means w ell but he
don't know . Alas. alas!' Hopes Mrs. W histler is w ell. 'Yours sincerely (in haste)/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1239
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] 15 Suffolk
St., Pall Mall, June 12th 1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. w as sorry to hear from W histler's letter that his w ife is ill. If More Details
W histler w ould like K. to come to Paris for a final half hours sitting he w ill do so. He know s W histler is busy
painting Miss Peck. 'Sincerely Yours/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1240
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], July 3
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' After a rough passage to New Haven K. does not look at all like his portrait. The 'set of
W histlers' w ere sent by S.E.R.R. and should have arrived in Paris. Encloses a letter from Mr. Caldw ell and hopes More Details
W histler can help him. Sends his regards to Miss Phillip and hopes Mrs. W histler is better. 'Yours very
Sincerely/O.K.'
[The first letter signed OK]
MS Whistler W1241
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], July 9th
1895. 'My dear Mr. W histler' He received W histler's telegram and the letter from Miss Phillip, the future Mrs.
W hibley but is unable to attend her w edding. Asks W histler to send the portrait of 'O'K' w ith the set of More Details
etchings. K. w ill leave the cocktail w ith Thompson w hen he leaves London, and recommends serving it on ice. K.
admired the portrait of Miss Corder and Valparaiso. He is glad Mrs. W histler is better. (unsigned).
Sheet or sheets missing
MS Whistler W1242
Draft from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.]. 110,
Rue du Bac, Paris, [July 1895] 'My dear O.K-' Westminster Bridge is ready for Mrs. Jack. Asks if he should send
the etchings to Mr. Lauser. Mrs. W histler is in better health. Asks if K. w ill attend the ceremony. W histler is in the More Details
middle of negotiation about the portrait of Sarasate. W histler still has the FireW heel to dispose of, for 1000
gns. Reid w as interested but w ill probably not manage it. W histler w ill put the head in 'the little "Studio"
picture' for K. and w ould like the £400 before K. returns. K. can tell him more about the book plate w hen he
sees him, exactly w hat is required. 'Alw ays' (signed w ith Butterfly)
MS Whistler W1243
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York], July 12th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. sails from Liverpool on Wednesday. The balance due to W histler w ill be sent from
New York. K. thinks W histler w ill miss Miss Phillip, now Mrs W hibley. Keppel has gone to visit Sir Seymour Haden, More Details
Kt. in Hampshire. Compares the title unfavourably w ith Sir. W m. Agnew Bart., a mere picture dealer. Asks
W histler to send the portrait and etchings to Lauser w ho w ill send them w ith the rest of the etchings. Hopes
Mrs. W histler is w ell. 'Sincerely Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1244
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Liverpool,
July 16/95. 'Judge of my surprise, my dear Mr. W histler,...' K. forgot to post the enclosed letter. He got W histler's
letter yesterday. Before sailing he is going to see Mr. Chapman's picture. K. is glad the w edding w ent w ell, w ith More Details
W histler giving the bride aw ay. Hopes the cake w ill arrive w ith the etchings. Thanks W histler for the certificate
for the etchings. K. gave Isaac Cook of St. Louis a note to W histler and told him to ask for 'the pastel of the
Little W hite Girl, w hich you are to "put a head on" (or face, for me.) 'Yours sincerely/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1245
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], Aug.
30/95. 'My dear Mr W histler' Acknow ledges receipt of W histler's letter of 16 August. He is sorry Mrs. W histler is
ill. Tells W histler to send the Doctor's picture by steamer direct giving its value as £96.0.0. and K. w ill try and
sell it for £300, rather than for £400 after the face and hands of the w oman have been finished. Thanks More Details
W histler for signing the set of etchings. He has not seen them yet. He has sent Mrs Gardiner's signed proof to
Beverley, Mass. Chapman w as very obliging to K. Promises to send the clippings. K. is glad W histler w on
against the Baronet. Cortissoz lives at 60 or 66 rue de Seine w orking on a book on Paris but is unlikely to call
on W histler since W histler turned him dow n. Sends his regards to Miss Phillip. Imagines W histler w ill not be
interested in Pennington w ho is doing his social round in Europe. 'Sincerely Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1246
Letter from James McNeill W histler to E.G. Kennedy, [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.]. Royal Lion
Hotel, Lyme Regis, [Sept.] [1895] 'Now my dear O K!' The 'Studio' picture must be sold for 400 gns. and w ould
be best w ithout additions 'for artistically, the quality of the picture is not to be enhanced-' Encloses a press
cutting reporting how the Little W hite Girl has been aarded a prize of 2500 lira by the Jury of the Venice
Exhibition. Asks w hat Chapman asks for the Bognor, and if K. read the page in the Gentle Art mentioned in More Details
W histler's letter, about him. Is K. going to buy the portrait of Sarasate? and if Mr. Eddy has sent him the
Firew heel. Untermeyer w ho bought the Falling Rocket for 800 gns., might be interested in other things. W histler
w as most courteous to Cortiz (sic) w ho w rote the article in the Tribune K sent. Complains of the treatment of
Dunraven in the yacht races. Asks w here Harper Pennington is. W histler w ill send him some more lithographs
and offers him 'A lovely little landscape-' (unsigned)
MS Whistler W1247
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Aug. 30th
1895. Sep. 15th. 'My dear Mr. W histler' K. has just received W histler's letter of 5 August. Chapman's brother
told K. about the episode recorded in the Gentle Art. Chapman said he w as prepared to sell his pictures for
good prices. He seemed a reasonable man. After all W histler profits from the rise in his prices too. Asks if
W histler has done the book mark for John Caldw ell. W histler w ill have received Kurtz's catalogue. (15
September): K. has been fishing on Lake Champlain. K. admired the Sea and Rain. Chapman w ould sell Bognor More Details
for a good price. 'It has a most w onderful blue sky & is a master-piece. The stars tw inkle!' Hopes W histler has
w ritten to Eddy in Chicago. K. thinks £700 a high price for a head. He is not interested in approaching Prange
about the portrait of Sarasate at the price quoted. Thanks W histler for signing the proofs including that for Mrs
Gardiner. Mrs. W hibley w rote that W histler had gone w ith his w ife to the country but she had not liked it so
they w ere going to England. K. w ill bring his portrait over to have the upper lip retouched. K. is pleased the
case against Eden is going w ell. 'Yours sincerely/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1248
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Sep. 24
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler' Asks if W histler did a small w atercolour of his Nocturne, The Firew heel w hich is on
sale. Comments on the sailing ability of Dunraven and 'Defender'. K. is about to eat Mrs. W hibley's w edding More Details
cake. 'Little Kurtz in St. Louis is having a tough time now . Thermometer 100 in the shade Fahrenheit and damp
at that, w hew !' Suggests an exhibition of w atercolour or oil paintings. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1249
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Dec. 26th
1895. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. managed to get [the medicine] off to W histler by the S.S. Paris, and asks W histler
to w rite and thank the Purser. K. w as also assisted by W.W. Jefferies in the passenger office and w ill send him More Details
an etching. He w ill send some more w ith Dr. Radmore of the Teutonic on 1 January. He hopes W histler's
telegram does not indicate that Mrs. W histler is very ill. K. has a client w ho does not w ant the Nocturne but
w ould be interested in a figure or portrait by W. 'Sincerely Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1250
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Feb. 7th
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. w as shocked to hear that Mrs W histler w as so ill that she had to go to England for More Details
treatment. He hopes this is not true. K. gave Mr. W renn of Chicago, ow ner of several etchings and lithographs
by W, a note to him. Mr. Caldw ell w ho has nearly complete sets of both w ould like a book plate done. W uerpel
in St. Louis is busy w ith portraits. Sydney Starr seems to have had bad luck. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1251
1896. 'My dear friend,' K. has received W histler's letter of 2 February, and is delighted that his medicine has
helped Mrs. W. K. is glad W histler's exhibition of lithographs w ith Brow n has been a success. Asks w hich
lithographs are now out of print. Reminds W histler that he has bought £1000 w orth of lithographs and many
etchings. The red note has arrived and is not w hat K. expected. K. has had no exhibition of 'Trilby' illustrations
but possibly Brow n or Avery have. K. hoped to exhibit the Firew heel w ith other w ork by W, 'the portrait painting More Details
& the tw o girls- one unfinished.', after Thomson has had his exhibition. Asks if W histler noticed how the Marquis
of Salisbury tried to bluff Cleveland. Chase has gone to Madrid w ith a number of people. Blum keeps solitary
house in 96 Grove St; Wein is carrying on as usual. K. w ill tempt the Museum w ith La Petrolleuse-Carmen but
thinks she looks 'the most cut-throat looking person.' Stanford W hite has promised to look in. Asks if he can
include some of W histler's lithographs in an exhibition. The last lot of lithographs has still to come. 'Sincerely
Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.' and 'K'
MS Whistler W1252
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Feb. 21st
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler' David has sent the lithographs. K. w ould like three more impressions of four of them. More Details
He w ill send a cheque for £250.0.0. Stanford W hite has not yet show n up. Suggests W histler sends him a letter
about the portrait of Carmen to show to Mr. Pope. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1253
Letter from H. W underich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Febry. 25 1896. More Details
'Dear Sir' Confirms Mr. Kennedy's order of 21 February and encloses a cheque for £250.0.0 'Yours faithfully/H.
W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1254
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler' K. now has enough copies of the Manager's w indow . The Duet w hich W histler disliked
is included in the catalogue. The Girl and Bow l is not w orth 4 gns. K. w ould like any lithographs that David has More Details
not appropriated. Asks w hat W histler w ould take for the portraits of 'Miss Phillips that w as', 'the girl in pink or
the one in black or grey'. Hopes Mrs W histler is continuing to improve. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
[David is Kennedy's brother - see MS w histler W 1256]
MS Whistler W1255
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Mr. Pope says that the portrait of Carmen 'the Petraleuse', 'is not finished, it is not More Details
signed and it is a disagreeable subject.' K. agrees. K. w ould like to keep the Nocturne a bit longer. He thinks
the lithographs of the Smith's Yard (Good Shoe) and Girl w ith bow l are not nearly so fine as ones like Priest's
House-Rouen. Hopes Mrs. W. is better. 'Yours too Sincerely perhaps,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1256
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 3rd
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. heard from his brother David that W histler had a very prompt sale for any painting
he sent to Thomson and did not care to send any to America. W histler w ill therefore not need the cheque K.
sent him or his small orders for etchings and lithographs. K. has some old papr w hich w ould be good to print More Details
the Doorw ay on.John La Farge has w ritten to W histler and w as asking after Mrs W. If K. cannot sell the tw o
paintings he w ill send them to Boston. 'Vedder here w ith w ork for Congressional Library.' 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1257
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 6 1896.
'My dear Mr. W histler,' David has arrived safely. K. acknow ledges W histler's letter of 22 February. He is w elcome
to keep the cheque. Carmen is difficult to sell. Asks W histler to send 'a fine "black-smith" w hich David described More Details
to him, and the tw o full-length portraits he mentioned before. Mr. Pope might have bought Carmen if it had More Details
been signed, but not even Thomson could sell it as it is. K. has not seen Stanford W hite but has w ritten to
Edw ard Hooper. He w ill return the Firew heel if he fails to find a purchaser. He is glad Mrs. W histler is better.
'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1258
Letter from W underlich to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., New York.], March 11 1896. Records sale More Details
of 36 impressions of 20 lithographs including Savoy Pigeons for total of £149.2.0
MS Whistler W1259
List from [H. W underlich & Co.] to James McNeill W histler. [New York], [1896] List of 13 etchings including Long
Lagoon Venice, St. Antoine. Loches and Milmans Row w ith notes of some prices, and tw o impressions of La More Details
Fruitiere de la Rue de Grenelle at 4 gns. each. Another list of lithographs to a total of £280.7.0. comprising
single impressions of 35 lithographs, 2 each of Miss H., Fruitiere and Woods, Fruit Shop and four At the Piano.
£56.1.5, discount of 20% has been subtracted from this total
MS Whistler W1260
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., New York], [1896] 'Mr. O.K. Kennedy! More Details
Voves.... £8- 8- ; Cameo No 1. £12-12- ; Boulevard Poissoniere. £12-12-'
MS Whistler W1261
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] 58 West
Tw enty-First Street, Mch. 13th 1896. 'My dear friend,' K. received W histler's letter and hopes that W histler may More Details
be w rong about the critical state of Mrs. W. W histler w ill have received the cheque for £250.0.0. and another
for £50 and K. expects this w ill be enough. Asks W histler to send the lithographs ordered by David and himself.
'Sincerely Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1262
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York], Mch.
13/96. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. has sent the picture to W histler by American Express. Asks if W histler is selling his
'large portrait' to Martin Brimmer for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. How much does he w ant for one of the full
length portraits of Mrs. W hibley. Stanford W hite did not like the Red note because the young model w as More Details
represented as 'a mature w oman'. Mr. Pope is unlikely to buy Carmen. The lithographs ordered by David are too
dear at 4 gns. Mr. Roger Riordan, 'French from Limerick' w ants K. to interview W histler for a biography of W. He
admires but cannot afford to buy Smith's Yard. He is a journalist. 'Yours Sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1263
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Mch. 24th
1896. 'My dear friend,' K. w as sorry to hear from W histler's letter of 14 March of his w ife's suffering. He w ill be
over in May and w ill do anything he can to help. He hopes before that to have 'the pink girl and the other one'
w hich W histler is sending on, and asks if he can have the Black Smith too. K. told W histler his criticisms of the More Details
lithographs Good Shoe, Girl w ith Bow l and The Smiths' Yard. They are not suitable for his market. On 21
February he ordered 12 proofs of 4 lithographs and w ould also like a proof of Needlew ork and tw o of Sunday,
Lyme Regis. They can be sent through Lauser. Those W histler did send have not arrived. K. is sending the
portrait of Carmen to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts and w ill point out the signature. Tom W histler has sold
the W hite Girl to a man from Massachusetts. 'Sincerely yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1264
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Mch. 27
1896. 'My dear Mr W histler' K. has received the lithographs w hich included 11 proofs of 5 lithographs not on
W histler's list. K. does not think the recent impressions as good as the original ones and regrets that W histler More Details
has put up his prices. Asks if he has done John Caldw ell's bookplate. Asks about the portrait of the Blacksmith,
'the Girl in pink and her in grey or black', and the full-length self-portrait w hich the late Martin Brimmer
mentioned to him. Asks after Mr, & Mrs. W hibley, and Mrs W histler. He has sent W histler some cocktails. 'Yours
MS Whistler W1265
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], April 3rd
1896. 'Well, my dear friend,' K. is delighted to hear from W histler's letter of 25 March of Mrs. W histler's recovery. More Details
W histler should ignore W hibley's scorn and read the parable of the lost sheep. He w ill be delighted w ith the
lithograph La belle dame convalescente w hich Mrs. W histler w ishes him to have. The last lithographs w ere
much admired. Asks w hat W histler thought of the Martini he sent. 'Sincerely yours/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1266
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, April 14
1896. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' K. w ill be in Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street from 30 April until he goes to the continent
on 5 May. Hopes Mrs W histler continues to get better, and asks after 'Queen Boadicea' and 'Lord W hibley'. K. More Details
told Jacassy he could have prints for his article. K. w ill only send W histler the portrait of himself if he promises
to paint another one, not standing, and on a larger scale, since W histler w iped out the 'distinguished' portrait
of K. K. thinks W histler w ill do better in Hampstead than in the Savoy. Pope has the portrait of Carmen at his
house in Cleveland. 'O. 'K.'
MS Whistler W1267
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Aug. 14
1896. 'Here w e are again my dear friend,' The box w hich w as sent from Lauser's is still in the Customs but K. More Details
should be able to go through it on the follow ing day. It is hot enough in the States for even Mrs. W hibley and
W histler himself. 'Yours w armly/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1268
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Sept 4th 1896. 'Dear Sir'
Mr. Kennedy agreed to pay £1500 for 'the Smith, the little Rose and the portrait of Mrs. W hibley, either the black
one or the pink one' or £2000 for all four, if W histler completed the hands of 'the pink one, and complete the
one in black and mauve to your satisfaction.' If W histler decided to give 'the pink one' to the Luxembourg More Details
gallery he w ould paint a similar one for K. He paid £500 dow n and the rest w ill be paid in instalments. They
enclose a cheque for £223.8.10. for the etchings selected from those sent, a list of those kept, on w hich they
w ant W histler to put the missing prices, and sketches of some w hich W histler should put the correct titles on,
and return. 'Yours very truly/H. W underlich & C.'
MS Whistler W1269
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co.] R.M.S. "Teutonic", 'Wednesday' [Sept
1896] 'Well, my dear friend, here w e are,' Thomson of Boussod, Valadon & Co. requires an official document
from W histler before sending K. the portrait of Sarasate. David know s it is coming and may already have a
purchaser. K. begs W histler not to touch it any more. By mistake Roth sent 'the little girl' and the prints to the More Details
States, so K. w ill have to return the prints to W. Encloses a cutting requesting contributions tow ards a statue
of the Queen. K. gives good advice to W histler on how to preserve his health 'but show a lamentable
w eakness in taking...' (incomplete).
Sheet or sheets missing
MS Whistler W1270
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Sep. 24th
1896. 'Well, my dear friend, here w e are again,' Thomson w rote that W histler called w hen he w as aw ay. K.
heard that W histler w as going to Rome, and w onders if he is interested in the place, or, as he hinted w hen
they w ere in Honfleur, the religion. Wonders if W histler is putting the finishing touches to 'the little shops' and
'the beautiful half lengths of the girls' in Lyme Regis. John Caldw ell w ould prefer not to have a coat of arms on More Details
his book-plate, but any other subject w ould suit him. Anything W histler w ishes to send should come through G.
Lauser, except for full-length w orks. The portrait of Sarasate sent by Thompson has arrived, and the price w ill
be £900 net. K. nearly managed to sell Carmen for £300. Urges W histler to reply to Riordan's memorandum
w hich is enclosed. Du Maurier is dead. Sends regards to the ladies, W hibley and Pennell. 'How about that
picture by Boxall?' 'Sincerely Yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1271
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Nov 14th
1896. 'My dear Mr. W histler,' K. proposes that if W histler does not w ant to part w ith 'the pink girl' he w ill take
the portrait of Sarasate instead, and W histler w ill send 'the black girl', and K. w ill send him £1500 for them, and
£270 for Carmen w hich he has hopes of selling. Asks W histler to send him 'some of the shop fronts' on More Details
approval. W hen the pictures arrive the exhibition can start. He is definitely taking the Smith and Rose, and w ill
accept 'Sarasate' and the 'Black Girl' or any other tw o full lengths as w ell to make up the £2000. Urges W histler
to leave The Gentle Art alone and attend to business. Sends his regards to the ladies. 'Sincerely yours,/E.G.
Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1272
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Dec. 31st 1896. 'Dear Sir,
We are pleased to inform you that w e have sold "Carmen" and "Sarasate" and beg to enclose cheque for More Details
£1170.-/- in payment of same. Kindly receipt enclosed memo and return it to us. W ishing you the compliments
of the reason w e remain Yours faithfully/H. W underlich & Co'
MS Whistler W1273
Memorandum from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, July 3rd 1897.
'Memorandum made at Mr W histler's request' Record of the purchase of paintings of a 'Little Girl', 'Landscape'
and 'Full length figure of w oman to complete the agreement of last year'; and the w atercolour 'Review ' for More Details
£500, £60, £1000 and £100 respectively. W histler is to complete the other full lengths, 'a nude figure and a
head' for Mr. Kennedy. (Unsigned).
[See letter to Mrs W hibley 4 July 1897 MS W histler W 310]
MS Whistler W1274
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Aug 10th
1897. 'Well, my dear monsieur Veeslaire,' K. had a good voyage back. Encloses a presscutting about the
practise of purchasing decorations in France. Suggests W histler sells hi pictures to K. and buys the decoration More Details
w ith the money. Roland Knoedler is a Commander of the Legion of Honour. W histler's paintings w ill have to pay
tax unless sent to a museum or exhibition. Hopes he and the ladies are enjoying their stay in Dieppe. 'Sincerely
Yours,/O'K-/furieux'
MS Whistler W1275
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Sept. 24th 1897.
W histler's account w ith W underlich's is credited w ith £536.15.3 for lithographs purchased in 1896, £223.8.10
for etchings, and £134.16.10 and £210 for consignments of etchings and lithographs purchased in 1897 as
noted in the lists enclosed (at prices ranging from 3 to 12 gns.); £270, £900, and £60 for the paintings Carmen,
Sarasate and outside Calais Gate respectively; £100 for the w atercolour Jubilee-Naval Review and £50 for the More Details
w atercolours 'Sketch "On the Beach"' and 'Marine "Dull Day-Dieppe"'. The total of £2485.0.11 due to W histler
w as paid over the period 17 February 1896 to 30 July 1897. (W histler had to pay for the regilding of the frame
of the Firew heel on 12 March 1896 and the purchase of several bottles of Papine.) On 4 September 1897
W histler received £500 on account tow ards the £1500 due for the paintings Little Rose, The Blacksmith and a
full length figure still to come
MS Whistler W1276
Memorandum from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Summer 1897. More Details
Memorandum of 14 impressions of 7 etchings and 14 impressions of 7 lithographs bought from W histler for
£134.16.10 net
MS Whistler W1277
List from [H. W underlich & Co.] to James McNeill W histler. [1897 ?] 'List of etchings bought from lot received this More Details
summer:' 32 impressions of 25 etchings price £279.6.0 less 20% discount, being £223.8.10. 'Balance of etching
on hand:' single impressions of 85, tw o impressions of 18 and three impressions of tw o etchings
MS Whistler W1278
1897. 'My dear friend "Veestlaire",' Thanks W histler for his letter of 25 October and receipt for £170.0.0. Urges
W histler to take life easy. 'Johnson said "No man w orks sir, unless he's compelled to".' Hopes the Eden case w ill
be successfully completed this time. K. w ould like 'The London Sparrow ' w hen it is ready, but for less than £500.
K. admires the title of 'the Company of the Butterfly' and asks for details. He hopes W histler is not going to give
any of the four paintings he has bought to the Louvre. Asks if W histler received his telegram w hen he left from More Details
Southampton saying '"Au revoir Veestlaire" a la Boldini?' K. does not think the mezzotint w ill sell, being like
Watts w ork. Cortissoz w ill probably put the cutting from the Mail w ith W histler's letter in the Tribune. K. advises
him in future to avoid w riting to him since he is only looking for self-advertisement. K. asked Heinemann if
W histler w ould cnsider utting 'some sort of mark' on the portrait Nicholson did of him. K. sent a copy of the little
book to Mrs. W hibley as w ell as W. He thinks it 'in Thackeray's best vein'. Thinks W histler is a painter not
needing to be decorated: and quotes Charles V on Titian. 'W ith kindest regards. I am as ever, at your service/
O'K.-'
MS Whistler W1279
MS Whistler W1279
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Nov. 6 1897.
'Pictures (paintings) bought by E.G. Kennedy, from JMcN. W histler, at different times & not yet received./4 full More Details
length portraits of a lady (Mrs. W hibley)/1 Nude/1 "Sparrow "/There may be others, but this is all I remember
now . E.G.K.'
MS Whistler W1280
1897. 'My dear friend,' The How ells have arrived back and K. sent the lithographs to Miss How ells. K. thinks that
if the French admire W histler enough to give him a decoration he should not have to give them a picture w orth More Details
£1000. David sends his regards. W histler's letter to the Daily Mail w as reproduced in the Commercial. Three
portfolios of W histler's prints are out on approval to clients. The impression of Annie Haden for Pollitt is at
Lauser's. K. w ould like W histler to finish his etchings of Paris. Sends his regards to the Pennells. W uerpel is
going to w rite to W. Homer Martin is dead. 'As ever, w ith best regards I am,/Sincerely yours/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1281
1897. 'Dear Mr W histler,' Encloses a cutting from the [Commercial] Advertiser sent by Mr. Avery. The 'busy one'
has w ritten in the Art New s trying to provoke W. K. urges him not to reply. Hopes the Eden trial is going w ell. More Details
Tooth has an exhibition of W histler's etchings of the Thames Set and Tw enty-six etchings. If K. receives the
paintings he w ill have an exhibition too. Asks if W histler is going round the w orld w ith G.W. Vanderbilt. 'Ever
Yours Sincerely/O'K.'
New s-cutting enclosed
MS Whistler W1282
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Dec 9 1897.
'My dear friend,' Mr. Vanderbilt has left and w ill have seen W histler by now . Boldini is in the States. Asks More Details
W histler to return the enclosed letter. Suggests they have an exhibition. 'I am in haste but as
ever/sincerely/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1283
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Jan. 14th
1898. 'My dear Mr. W histler,' K. has prepared a catalogue of all the etchings by W histler he has on hand and
suggests that he might etch a few new important plates. . heard from Mrs. Pennell but w as expecting to see More Details
Pennell in the States. Boldini is admired for his 'dashing technique' but nothing else. K. sends his respects to
the ladies. 'Believe me,/Sincerely Yours/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1287
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Paris. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.]
Grand Hotel Terminus, Paris,'Sunday before leaving' [after 5 June] [1898] 'My dear friend' Asks W histler to
destroy the cheque. If the registered letter containing it arrives at the Hotel after K. has left they w ill send it to More Details
W. It w as W histler's letter of 5 June that led to the misunderstanding, and K. hopes they can arrange
something else w hen W histler comes to London. K. heard from Mr. Sauter and from Vienna and w ill let W histler
know w hat they w rote later. 'Yours sincerely,/E.G. Kennedy.'
[Sauter is Hon Sec ISSPG (1898 +]
MS Whistler W1289
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, Sep. 24th 1898. 'Dear Mr.
W histler,' W histler's etchings have been returned from Vienna but in spite of repeated requests to Franz
Hancke, Secretary of the Austrian Society of Artists (Vereinigung Bildener, Kunstler Oesterreichs, IV More Details
Hechtengasse 1, Vienna) they have not been able to get the necessary forms completed that the etchings
might be released from the Customs House. Asks W histler to w rite to Hancke. (unsigned).
Sheet or sheets missing?
MS Whistler W1290
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] The
Players, 16 Gramercy Park, Nov. 22nd 1898. 'My dear friend,' K. has not heard from anyone except Mrs. Pennell
since he left London. Mrs Pennell has some of Mrs. Talman's mince pie w hich can be recommended. K. hopes to
exhibit Boxall's portrait of W histler but suggests W histler visits the States so that he does not have to pay duty More Details
on his w ork. Miss Tuckerman has promised to show K. the pastel W histler did of her. Asks if W histler received
the cards and catalogue from the exhibition of etchings. George W. Vanderbilt is in Biltmore, N.C. w ith his new
w ife and has let his tow n house to his sister Mrs Sloane. K. sold Seymour Haden's collection of etchings by
W histler recently. 'Yours Sincerely/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1291
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, March 24th 1899. 'Dear Sir'
They enclose the report of sales to date for W histler's account, of single impressions of 60 etchings, tw o
impressions of tw o etchings, and single impressions of the first and second states of Double Doorw ay
Sandw ich, for £524.16.0; and of single impressions of 17 lithographs, tw o of another, and three of Little
London, for £68.5.0. The total value of sales after 20% discount is £474.8.10. Also enclosed is a memorandum More Details
of single impressions of 6 etchings and 1 impression and one destroyed proof of Nocturne Furnace bought for
£77.14.0; single impressions of 20 lithographs for £67.4.0; and tw o pastels bought for £50; being a total of
£194.18.0. for purchases made during the summer of 1898. The statement of W histler's account enclosed says
that W histler w as paid £300 on 18 June and £37.16.0 on 24 June 1898. They enclose a cheque for £331.10.10
on Lazard Bros. & C. for the balance of the account to date. 'Yours respectfully/H. W underlich C.'
MS Whistler W1292
MS Whistler W1293
MS Whistler W1294
Players, 16 Gramercy Park, April 21st [1899] 'Well my dear friend,' K. leaves for London on 3 May and hopes to
see W histler at Garlants, and w ith Mrs. Pennell at 14 Buckingham St. Pope, his family and his paintings w ere More Details
saved from the W indsor Hotel. K. is having a W histler exhibition this year and hopes to get the full lengths from
W. Sends his regards to the ladies and conveys David's compliments. 'Sincerely yours,/E.G. Kennedy.'
Bundled together w ith letters of 1898 - see /119-120
MS Whistler W1295
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Paris. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] 15
Suffolk St./Pall Mall, May 22/99. 'My dear friend,' K. heard that W histler left for France before he arrived. He has
just received W histler's telegram. Pennell told him The Baronet and the Butterfly had appeared. K. arrived on More Details
the 10th. He is going to have an exhibition of Sarasate and othe rpaintings by W. Mrs Garlant w ants to know
w hen W histler is coming to London. 'Mrs. Pennell is as gracious as ever'. K. heard W histler is painting Mrs
Vanderbilt. Sends his regards to the ladies. 'Yours alw ays/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1296
St., Pall Mall, May 24/99. 'I thank you very heartily my dear friend, for the presentation copy of "The Baronet More Details
and the Butterfly" w hich reached me this morning early. I had ordered one, w hich I can give to David. The
inscription in it is not the least valuable or gratifying part of the dainty volume. W ith kind regards, as
ever./Sincerely yours/O'K. It w as all "a surprise I didn't expect".'
MS Whistler W1297
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Garlants
Hotel, 27 June 1899. 'Well, my dear friend, here w e are again' K. is going to the "Masque" w ith Mr. and Mrs.
Pennell at the Guildhall. Studd w ill lend the W hite Girl to the 'Grolier Club exhibit in New York' w hen he hears More Details
that W histler approves. Studd refused to part w ith the W hite Girl or his other pictures to Thompson at any
price. K. called at the Company of the Butterfly at 12.15 but it w as closed. Sends his regards to the ladies.
'Sincerely yours/OK.'
MS Whistler W1298
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] London,
June 30/99. 'My dear friend' K. received W histler's letter of 27 June, the first for some months. He w ill not buy
any w ork until he sees W. The Company of the Butterfly w as closed w hen he called. The Pennells w ill be glad to More Details
hear W histler is coming over. Asks if 'G.W.V.' has taken his portrait aw ay w ith him. Asks W histler to lend
'Carmen, W histler's portrait and one of the full length figures' to the exhibition in New York. Suggests W histler
goes to visit W hibley at Hazlemere. 'Alw ays yours/O'[K']
MS Whistler W1300
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Victoria
Hotel, Amsterdam, July 18th 1899. 'My dear friend,' Frank Short w ould be pleased to let W histler use his press,
at 56 Brook Green, London S.W. Despite Joseph Pennell's statement the bicycles in Amsterdam seem to be More Details
both American and reliable. Brow n w ill let K. know on his return how many more etchings are to be printed. K.
hopes W histler's apprentice scheme w ill w ork. K. w ill be in Hanover on Saturday and may w rite to W histler next
in Pourville. 'Sincerely yours/O'K'
MS Whistler W1301
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] L.
Achtelstetter's Hotel, "Stadt Hamburg", July 25th 1899. 'Here w e are, my dear friend,' K. w ill be back in London More Details
on Monday. Asks W histler to help him get permission to borrow the W hite Girl on behalf of the Grolier Club.
Hopes W histler is enjoying his stay at the sea. 'Sincerely yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1302
Rembrandt Head Gallery, 5 vigo Street W, 31st July 1899. 'My dear friend' K. got W histler's letter saying he More Details
could not paint in Dieppe. K. still has the collection of prints W histler gave to Miss Heutzmann, but sent tw o
other impressions to Gutekunst of King Street. 'believe me, as ever, sincerely/O'K'
MS Whistler W1303
St., Pall Mall, Aug. 2nd. 1899. 'My dear friend,' K. got W histler's letter from the Restaurant A. Lefevre of the More Details
previous day. K. sails from Liverpool on 9 August. K. w ill how Studd w hat W histler said about the Little W hite
Girl. K. is dining w ith the Pennells that night. K. regrets the unfavourable notices about The Baronet and the
Butterfly in American papers. 'Heinemann in Paris- taking hot baths in the river?' 'Sincerely yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1304
Postcard from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Pourville-sur-Mer, Pres Dieppe. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, More Details
Broadw ay, New York.] London W.C. (postmark), Au 2 99 (Postmark.) 'I see that one of the mistaken (by you)
"Gentle Concession" paintings are sold to despised America! W here are les francais? ... In haste, yours,/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1305
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], Aug. 4
1899. 'My dear friend,' K. bought a lot of lithographs from Mrs. Anderson and hopes that if W histler comes to
London he w ill sign them, and see Pennell, K. etc. Asks if he can buy some of the etchings from the
International exhibition. The papers for the pictures are ready at Lausers to go to the Consul, and Lauser w ill More Details
be able to pay W histler £200 on account. The Pool Rotherhithe is ow ned by the Irishman Gaunt Hutton w ho
married Miss W inans. W hen K. is in Baltimore he w ill find out if Ross W inans or George W histler ow ns the other
painting. K. w ill try and borrow them but w ants details of the exhibition. If W histler w ants him to go to Dieppe
he must telegram but he does not really have time. 'Sincerely yours/O'K-'.
[Wapping]
MS Whistler W1306
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.], Aug. 15th
1899. 'Well, my dear friend, here w e are on the bounding billow s,' Lauser w rote that W histler objected to the More Details
value of £500 put on the three paintings. K. meant W histler to put w hat he w anted. 'Thursday. All Ashore at
last!' K.'s brother is making a list of the etchings. K. liked three sketches of Dieppe w hich W histler had started
and w ould like to buy them w hen they are completed. 'Sincerely yours/E.G. Kennedy/(O'K)'
MS Whistler W1309
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York, Feb. 27
1900. 'Hello, hello, there my dear friend' K. w ill try and borrow the prints W histler w ants. The best troops and
generals in the Boer w ar are the Irish, Roberts, Kitchener etc.: (note in W histler's hand): 'and poor OK doesn't More Details
see that this is w hat they have so prettily called here, Ireland's revenge!!-' K. w ill bring over his portrait for
W histler to add 'English mutton chop w hiskers'. Sends his regards to the ladies. 'believe me, alw ays sincerely
yours,/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1310
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. 868, Broadw ay, New York, April 6th 1900. 'Report of
sales to date for account of Mr. J. McN. W histler. London.' Single proofs of 53 etchings and tw o impressions of
The Orator, W ild West Pierrot and Balcony, Amsterdam, single proofs 10 lithographs and tw o of Model leaning More Details
forw ard (cup in hand), purchased for £568.1.0. less 20% discount. Draw ing Bourges sold for £40 less the same
discount. W histler w as paid £200 on 8 August leaving a balance of £290.8.10
MS Whistler W1311
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Grand
Hotel Terminus, Gare St. Lazare/Paris, May 8 1900. 'My dear friend,' K. has just arrived from Boulogne. In the
Fine Arts Section of the exhibition the U.S. exhibits w ere being arranged. W histler's portrait looked fine, and so More Details
did l'Andalusienne w hich K. still hopes to buy. He hopes to see W histler in Paris and settle up w ith the etchings.
K. saw St. Gaudens, Caldw ell and Snell. 'Did you notice your old friend Homer Martin's landscapes?' Gosselin
has retired to live in the country. The Durer draw ings fetched very high prices at the sale. 'Sincerely yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1312
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Hotel
Marquardt, Stuttgart, May 14th 1900. 'My dear friend,' Replying to W histler's letter, K. is not sure w hen he w ill More Details
be in Paris. Durer draw ings are particularly popular at the moment. Caldw ell agreed w ith K. that W histler's
paintings appeared w ell in the exhibition. He did not discuss them w ith anybody else. K. has never heard of the
Boston dealer, Macomber. 'Sincerely yours,/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1313
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 868, Broadw ay, New York.] Grand
Hotel Terminus, Gare St. Lazare, 23 Mai 1900. 'Well, you are not yet on the island, my dear friend, much to my More Details
surprise.' Invites W histler to dinner on Sunday if this does not interfere w ith Mrs. Heinemann's arrangements.
'Mrs. Pennell should come here and w rite a series of articles on "Eaters and their manners". 'Sincerely
yours/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1314
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler. [868, Broadw ay, New York.] London, June 5th 1900.
'Dear Sir' L'Andalousienne w ill be sold on the understanding that the copyright remains w ith W, and that it w ill More Details
be exhibited at the forthcoming exhibition of W histler's w ork in London. 'We are, dear Sir,/Yours respectfully,/H.
W underlich & Co.'
MS Whistler W1315
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 220. 5th Avenue, New York, Sep. 18th
1900. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Gauchard of Rue Blanche w ill send the painting to Lauser in London for shipment to More Details
the States. K. sent W histler's instructions to Caldw ell. Asks W histler to give the Consular certificate to Roth at
Lausers. K. has not got prices for the etchings W histler sent him. Paul Leicester Ford is on his honeymoon.
'Sincerely yours,/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1316
Letter from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, Company of the Butterfly, Hinde Street, Manchester
Square, London W. 220, 5th Avenue, New York, Jan 30th 1901. 'Dear Sir,' Encloses a list of the lithographs they More Details
have. The w ould like impressions, in particular of Savoy Pigeons, and of any not on the list to be sent to G.
Lauser, 25 Garrick St. Covent Garden for shipment. Mr. Heinemann, Bedford St., w ill vouch for them. 'Yours
faithfully,/H. W underlich & Co.'
MS Whistler W1317
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, Ajaccio. H. W underlich & Co., 220, 5th Avenue, New York,
March 15th 1901. 'To the cher maitre et Ajaccio.' K. has received W histler's letter postmarked 27 February and
is relieved to see he is in better spirits. K. w ill be in London in May and w ill pay W histler for the lithographs,
w hich arrived safely. Mr. Mansfield says the only figure piece he ow ns is a sketch. Mr. Havemeyer has some
draw ings and pastels but is abroad. Mr. Freer w ill send the etchings required from his stock of duplicates. K. More Details
encloses a list of purchasers at his exhibition of 1889. 'W hat became of the little w atercolour "The Three
Clouds"? It is a very delicate & charming composition.' The only other pastel figure is 'Miss Tuckerman's portrait
in Washington', although Freer has some. Advises W histler that Americans like to know the details of any
exhibition to w hich they lend pictures. K. has not heard of Mr. Chase giving lectures. K. put the old prices on the
etchings he bought the previous summer since W histler did not w rite concerning this. 'Yours sincerely/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1318
Account from H. W underlich & Co. to James McNeill W histler, London. 220, Fifth Avenue, New York, April 16th More Details
1901. 'Report of sales to date for the a/c of Mr. J. McN. W histler London.' Single impressions of 29 etchings and
5 lithographs and tw o impressions of Grande Place, Brussels, sold for £225.2.5. after 20% discount
MS Whistler W1319
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, London. [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.]
Grand Hotel Terminus, Gare St. Lazare, Paris, le 23 Juin 1901. 'To the "Cher maitre" at London,' K. w ants
W histler to come over and see a very fine painting by Rubens, a portrait, at Sedelmeyer's gallery, as w ell as
w orks by Tintoretto and Titian and a head by Luini. Apart from a landscape by Harpignies and No.585, a full More Details
length male portrait by Dechenaud the Salon is w orse than the Royal Academy. 'Hotel de l'Europe/Hotel Bristol
& Annexes/a Aix-les-Bains' (continues on Tuesday): Mr. & Mrs. Abbey w ere at the new Salon looking for 'his
Boston picture'. The exhibition w as disappointing. Bernheimer has no pictures by W. K. is taking the w aters for
his gout. There is a very poor museum in the tow n. Sends his regards to Miss Philip and Mrs W hibley. 'I enclose
tw o critiques by old West-pointers.' 'Yours Ever,/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1320
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.] Grands
Hotels de l'Europe & Bristol, Aix-Les-Bains,20 July 1901. 'Just a line, my dear friend, to say that I have yours (no More Details
date) postmark 19th. Reminds W histler to let him have a full-length portrait. Hopes Mrs Pennell is w ell. He
returns to Paris on the follow ing day. 'Yours sincerely/E.G. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1322
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co.], 'Monday' [1901] 'My dear Mr.
W histler,' K. has know n W histler for tw enty years and hopes he w ill forget w hat K. said the other day, w ithout More Details
thinking. He has just received W histler's letter. 'I hope... that you are still "my dear friend" and that I remain, as
ever/O'K.'
[Pennell notes they quarrelled over Boer War: ie 1901]
MS Whistler W1323
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York.] Reform
Club, Fifth Avenue,Nov. 15th 1901. 'Well, here w e are again, my dear friend,' Weir has also returned but is in his
country house. K. w ill send W histler a cutting of a tw o column notice on him w hich appeared in the Sun.
Sheridan Ford has published The Art of Folly w hich mentions W histler among others. K. w ould like to exhibit the More Details
full-length he acquired a year previously w ith the one W histler has promised him, and Boxall's portrait W histler
w hen a boy. Richeton does not know more about Reid or the French affair than K. does. Pennington says that
W histler's painting is among the American paintings excluded from the Louvre. Sends his regards to Mrs.
Pennell. 'Sincerely yours/O'K.'
MS Whistler W1325
Letter from E.G. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler, The Hague. [H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New
York.] Gd. Hotel Bristol, Aix-les-Bains, July 25th 1902. 'To the Cher maitre at The Hague.' David tells K. that
W histler is ill as the result of the w orry of building operations next to his new house. K. bought a lot of
W histler's w ork including some rare plates, and some Rembrandts and Durers too. An Irish friend keeps him More Details
informed of any moral element in th chiaroscuro of the ladies at the hotel: to quote 'the man w ho had D.Ph.
after his name' on W histler's Venice etchings. Tells the story of Landor asking a lady to introduce him to her
immoral friend. Mrs. Tolman is in Aix w ith her friend Mrs. Bigelow . 'W hat a pretty shop front that w as in the
Salon- beautiful colour-& the "Little Cardinal" too!' 'I am, as Ever,/Sincerely yours,/O'K-'
MS Whistler W1326
Letter from D.A. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York, Aug. 5th
1902. 'Dear Mr. W histler,' Encloses a list of the single impressions of 31 lithographs, costing £115.10.0 less 20% More Details
discount, received from the Company of the Butterfly 23 February 1901. K. gave W histler the cheque for these
at the Hague, recently. 'Yours very sincerely,/D.A. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1327
Letter from D.A. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York, Feby 10th
1903. 'Dear Mr W histler,' K. has just arrived from Liverpool. A friend Mr. F. Purnell travelling to London on the More Details
follow ing day w ill deliver a bottle of cocktails to W. Tw o etchings from the Macgeorge collection, Axenfield and
Annie Haden w hich W histler w anted, are unfortunately sold. Sends his regards to Miss Philip. 'yours
faithfully,/D.A. Kennedy.'
MS Whistler W1328
Letter from D.A. Kennedy to James McNeill W histler. H. W underlich & Co., 220, Fifth Avenue, New York, March 27
1903. 'Dear Mr W histler,' 'The man w hose pamphlet you disapproved of in 1895 is at w ork again'. Encloses his
letter and W underlich's reply. K. cannot remember the etchings W histler had in London, but encloses a list of 20
etchings he w ould like. They can be sent by G. Lauser. K. w ill send a cheque w hen he know s w hat is available. More Details
Hopes W histler got the cocktails. Sends his regards to Miss Philip. 'I am, dear Mr W histler,/Yours very
sincerely,/D.A. Kennedy.'
[His?]
MS Whistler W1329
Letter from W. Pollock W ylie, Editor to James McNeill W histler. The Christian Leader, 74 Bath Street, Glasgow , 22
Dec 1892. "Dear Sir", Encloses a cutting from today's paper about Harry Quilter and his attacks on W histler More Details
w ho has just moved to Paris. "Yours faithfully,/W. Pollock W ylie."
MS Whistler W1330
Letter from Madeline W yndham to James McNeill W histler. Clouds, Salisbury, Feb. 23rd. 1892. 'Dear Mr W histler'
She is prepared to lend the picture to the gallery but it has had an accident. She w as planning to ask Oyer to More Details
repair a hole made in it but suggests W histler might like to see it first. 'Believe me / [yrs most truly] Madeline
W yndham'
MS Whistler W1331
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Madeline W yndham, Clouds, Salisbury. 33 Rue de Tournon, Paris, [1892]
'Dear Mrs. W yndham-' Someone from Burlington House or Coniston has resorted to violence and should be
exposed by Humphrey Ward of the Times. The Conservation department at the Louvre w ill be annoyed. More Details
W histler w ill contact Richards of Berners Street w ho w ill repair & varnish the Nocturne. W histler w ill touch it up
if necessary. W histler asks the W yndhams to lend it for exhibition in Paris in May as w ell as to Goupils for three
w eeks from 16 March. His w ork, including the portrait of his mother in the Luxembourg, is most appreciated in
Paris, and its success w ill justify their support of W. '...Very sincerely Yours J. McNeill W histler.'
MS Whistler W1336
Card from James McNeill W histler. 20 Feb 1885. Mr. W histler's "Ten o'clock." card advertising it, w ith butterfly More Details
signature, printed on one side

Draw ing of America and Atlantic by James McNeill W histler.
MS Whistler X3
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [The Editor of an American New spaper ?]. nd. [1876x7] 'Sir,' A letter w hich
appeared in several American papers, signed 'S.' says that W histler's titles such as 'Symphony in grey and
green' and 'Nocturne in blue and silver' w ere suggested by his friends: and that a figure of a w oman dressed in More Details
w hite they called 'Symphony in W hite'. W histler has a picture of that title but it represents tw o figures. His w ork
is not done in haste but carefully w orked out: and he invented his ow n titles. W histler w as sent the cutting
from their paper, by Mr. Stephen Tucker, w ho said he might have told such a story after dinner, and that Mr. Sam.
Theobald has disclaimed it. 'Your obedient servant/[JAMW histler ?]'
MS Whistler X6
Letter from James McNeill W histler. nd. [post 1883] 'At the risk gentlemen of being thought dully obstinate...' More Details
Collectors may value the margin on an etching but W histler insists on cutting it off. (unsigned)
MS Whistler X8
Letter from James McNeill W histler. Hotel Chatham, Paris, 1885 x 1900. "Sir" In spite of the locals' claims, More Details
W histler w as not born in Low ell. The book claim many poets, artists and others, and the Colonel "Butler - the
Beast!" for its native sons "...and Massachusetts know s me not -"
MS Whistler X9
Card from James McNeill W histler [to Theodore Watts Dunton]. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W.C.,
nd. [c.1887] 'I hear that in the company of the banker's clerk your friendship gave w ay- and that all the cocks in More Details
the neighbourhood crow ed again w ith joy!- You had better come dow n and explain-' (signed w ith butterfly).
MS Whistler X10
Letter from James McNeill W histler. Beefsteak Club, King W illiam Street, Strand W.C., nd. [c. 1887]-8. 'Entre
conspirateurs doubt is more disturbing than disaster!-' He encloses some 'brow n paper antecedents' to allay More Details
the doubts, w hich may have been raised by their talk this morning, of their effectiveness. 'Alw ays'/(signed w ith
butterfly).
[See Copies X4]
MS Whistler X14
Letter from James McNeill W histler [probably to editor of a journal]. [1888]
'Mr. Mortimer Menpes launched in the stream of advertisement,...' Menpes enjoyed the publicity of a few w eek's More Details
previously in the [Pall Mall Gazette] but in giving in to the American journalist 'Mr. S.F.' he w as being rash.
(unsigned).
MS Whistler X15
[1888] [Extract from New spaper ?] 'The Society of "British Artists" may have many griefs against their late
tyrant President...' W histler's parting shot "The Artists' have come out, and the 'British' remain!" is too More Details
appropriate for their liking. (unsigned).
W histler's hand. Draft for new spaper?
MS Whistler X17
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [a new spaper]. [1888 x 1896] 'Sir. "Ho!Ho! & a bottle of Rhum."' W histler
is amused by letter from Mr. K... in his last number, '...and w ho is Mr CKI?', 'gifted like myself and Proff. Colvin
w ith the divine spirit of mischief. Unsigned.
On the verso of the notes for a letter to the paper above is another draft, not necessarily for the same letter, More Details
w hich refers to a Mr Haines w hose impudent assertion 'that the Proffessor has learned many things from Mr
W hist...' recalls Ingres reply to 'Monsieur Paul Delaroche a portentious painter of his time...' and agrees that
the 'w ily old gentleman' w as already in trouble before the second edition of his w orks. The letter also contains,
on the same sides as the draw ings, some calculations adding up to £625 & a list 'Good/Sept.18-/Oct-9/-16/-
23/-30' and 'Bad Sept. 25/Oct-2/-6/-13/-27'
MS Whistler X18
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [a Painter-Sketcher]. nd. [1888 x ?] 'I w as of course quite unprepared for
your letter w hich is osee & does you honour! I only regret that it w as not w ritten about me w hen you w ere
asked to hobnob w ith Seymour Haden & the Painter Etchers- Autre temps autres moeurs!-'/(signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[Sounds as if it is someone he respects - possibly at time of leaving RBA? See GA p.189 - Daily New s 26 Nov 86]
MS Whistler X19
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. post 1888? 'W here is the new palace that I may come and make it
beautiful for you?-' He w ishes to meet him and have his advice, on small but important affairs. He w ants him to More Details
forget international affairs and 'that other Bismarck' w ho has elected to be painted by the associate of a firm in
Piccadilly. '...-that the Saxon of Suffolk Street may continue...' (unsigned incomplete)
MS Whistler X21
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, [?]. Chelsea,November 22 [1890] 'Sir:' W histler read their
report of the case brought by the Editor of the Haw k for libel. Augustus Moore stated under oath that in a
dispute w ith W histler in the foyer of Drury Lane Theatre W histler tapped him w ith his cane and he knocked More Details
W histler dow n. This is a complete lie. W histler did not know Moore personally and caned him publically. Moore's
case having been dismissed by the magistrates has gone before a higher Tribunal. 'I am Sir &c/J McNeill
W histler'
MS Whistler X22
Article on James McNeill W histler's etchings from a book on etchers from Rembrandt to W histler. It compares
W histler's w ork favourably w ith that of Rembrandt and Meryon. It praises his early portraits, of his mother, of More Details
Ridley as the Guitar Player, etc.: and his land - and cityscapes: the French, Thames and Venice Sets, up to his
recent Dutch etchings, such as Dutch Mill and Zaandam. [c.1890.]
MS Whistler X23
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Friend of Mr Bancroft. nd. [1891 x 1892?] 'Dear Sir-' 'Our mutual friend Mr.
Bancroft' described a painting and a frame in his collection and W histler thinks it is a forgery. W histler w ould like More Details
a description of it and details of how he acquired it, and w ill put the case into the hands of his law yers Messrs.
Lew is & Lew is. (unsigned).
[Heinemann is often called the "Philosopher"]
MS Whistler X24
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [a new spaper]. [May 1892] 'Sir:' They gave an account of the Christies
sale last w eek w hen W histler's pictures the Princesse du Pays de la Porcelaine w as for sale. The Liverpool More Details
shipow ner described by Val Prinsep accurately as a business man, bought it on the advice of Rossetti for £50 or
£100: the draw ings in the same sale w ere gifts, the Peacock Room he refused to pay for. (unsigned).
[Re. Leyland]
MS Whistler X26
Draft from James McNeill W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, Aug 20 [1892] 'Dear Sir-' W histler acknow ledges his
letter. W histler had difficulty making out the address. The papers as he noticed, in telling the story w rote 'shy' More Details
instead of 'sky'. W histler encloses a correct copy of the correspondence. His family of McNeills do not come from
Colonsay, but from Barra. 'Very faithfully/J McN. W histler'.
[Once hung tw ice [illeg] See Life ed.6, p.308]
MS Whistler X28
Draft from James McNeill W histler to The Editor, [magazine unidentified]. Arts Club, Hanover Square, [London
W.], [1892] 'Sir-' Yesterday in a review of the exhibition of paintings at the Goupil Gallery the critic said the full- More Details
length portraits in black w ere in poor condition. Mr. Stephen Richards is good at restoring pictures but these
ones are all right. (unsigned)
MS Whistler X29
Draft from James McNeill W histler to Le President. 1892? 'Monsieur le President-' W histler received his letter on
his return and thanks him for his invitation. He is busy w ith an exhibition in London, as his friends Messrs. Duez
and Girving could explain, and although he can give tw o 'dessins' to the Society's exhibition, he cannot spare More Details
more. (unsigned).
[Possibly to La Societe des pastellistes francais March 1892 w here W histler exh. three pastels]
MS Whistler X31
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. [April 1894] 'Sir-' A new spaper report that W histler had insisted in a reply
to his invitation to the Exposition International at Antw erp that his w ork should not be put w ith that of Royal
Academicians is misleading. His portrait of Carlyle had been skied in a Regent street gallery under the direction More Details
of some Academicians and he did not w ant to run the risk of this happening again. (unsigned).
[Symphony in Violet and Blue: [the deep sea] w as exhibited at the Salon in 1894 Violet and Silver: the deep
sea is in Chicago Art Institute The pictures in the list are not those exhibited in Antw erp in [July] 1894 - See
letter to 'Jack' BP II a/181. Sarasate exh. Antw erp]
MS Whistler X32
Letter from James McNeill W histler. 1894? "A third attempt has been made to produce the pirated copy of Mr.
W histler's collected w ritings" The edition w as printed in Paris, w ith the publishers Messrs Stokes' name added More Details
w ithout their consent. Messrs. Lew is & Lew is w ill have the edition stopped at the customs. (unsigned).
[Ford. Hanson]
MS Whistler X33
[Ford. Hanson]
MS Whistler X34
[Ford. Hanson]
MS Whistler X36
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [The Press]?. Paris, nd. c. June/July 1895. 'Sir-' W histler w ishes to clarify
some points in the Eden v. W histler case. He removed entirely the original portrait and painted on the same
panel a new portrait w ith the same composition, accessories and colouring, except that the first lady w ore a More Details
jacet, the second an all in one dress. Sir W illiam Eden's statement that it w as still the original portrait w as quite
w rong. The Court ordered the return of the portrait as w ell as the 100 gns.: and the sum is, as it alw ays has
been, at Eden's disposal, unlike the picture. W histler undertook not to touch the portrait again until it had been
submitted to experts, but no longer. 'J McN W histler-'
MS Whistler X44
Draw ings by James McNeill W histler. [June] [1897].
"Called in passing ... Pall Mall - club covered up! The commercial red calico bandaging the place, w ith the More Details
colossal yellow ! letters explaining w hat it is all about!" Pencil sketch of commercial club: & of the Haymarket
w ith "VR" on a hoarding, inscribed "Haymarket/common scene painting!/Red & yellow -"
MS Whistler X45
Letter from James McNeill W histler to The Editor of a new spaper. nd. [Oct. 1897]? 'Sir-' W histler is pleased that
on 26 October Sir W illiam Eden offered him the portrait of his daughter for sale. Artists w ere like tradesmen More Details
before the law , according to the Q.C. and 'Fred'. (unsigned).
[Ref. is to Ruskin trial]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to ? ? ?. Jan 2nd 1899. 'Dear Sir.' W histler refused the request contained in
his letter. He tooka lot of trouble to see that the affair w as not published originally, and neither he nor his More Details
law yers w ould permit it to appear now . 'And I am,/dear Sir./W ith all consideration/Yours truly' (unsigned).
[Perhaps this has something to do w ith the Du Maurier quarrel]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to ? ? ?. May 20th 1899. [Re Eden trial or the publication of the Baronet and More Details
the Butterfly] 'If you really w rote these things w hat shall I say!- You have sung at the breakfast of the
Butterfly- eh bien! maintenant- go & dance at the dinner of the Baronet.' (unsigned)
MS Whistler X46
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Director of a committee?]. Garlant's Hotel, Suffolk Street, Pall Mall, nd.
[1899 ?] 'Mon cher Directeur!-' W histler has been detained by w ork in London longer than he expected. More Details
W histler w as sorry to hear from Goupils that the Director had visited London w ithout seeing him: W histler did
not receive his letter of invitations until too late. He thanks the 'gentlemen of your committee' for their interest,
and hopes the Director w ill have more time now the great w ork is nearly over. 'Very sincerely' (unsigned)
MS Whistler X47
Letter from James McNeill W histler. 86 Rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris, 19 Jan 1900. "Gentlemen-" W histler
does not think the painting "The Balcony" relevant to their educational w ork on Architecture Sculpture and the
Old Masters. They should apply for permission to publish it to Freer of Detroit. Kennedy of W underlich & Co. More Details
w ould have a proof of the etching "The Balcony, Venice" w hich might be more suitable: as might "The Balcony
Amsterdam" "Very truly/J McNeill W histler"
MS Whistler X48
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [The Press]. [March 1900] 'Sir-' W histler's success in the Court of Appeal in
France has given France a new statute w hich is important to all artists. It gives the artist complete control of
his w ork until it leaves his hands, including the right to return a payment made in advance, in order to retain More Details
the w ork. (incomplete unsigned).
[re Eden]
MS Whistler X50
Letter from James McNeill W histler to (?). Chelsea, Nov 23 [nd.] [1902?] 'None of the irrelevant, ill meant and More Details
inocuous w ritings of Podsnap have I come upon-' he has seen entries in catalogues w hich Podsnap must have
made money from. 'And I have the honour to be,/Sir,/Your obedient Servant,/J.McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler X51
Draft from James McNeill W histler to an editor. [February x April 1903] 'Sir-' He encloses some correspondence More Details
w hich he thinks should be published. It show s that M. de Montesquiou has gone to lecture in America because
he has a strong business sense. (unsigned)
MS Whistler X52
MS Whistler X53
MS Whistler X54
MS Whistler X51a
Draft from James McNeill W histler to an editor. [February x April 1903] 'Sir.' M. le Comte de Montesquiou,
descendant of d'Artagnan, has hidden from the paper his greatest quality w hich is materialism, and W histler
suggests this should be pointed out in their evening paper. (unsigned). More Details
[A presscutting from the Paris Herald of 3 February 1903 has a long account of the arrival of Montesquiou in
New York, w ritten by the poet and published in the New York Herald on the previous Monday: another cutting,
unidentified, dated 20 January 1903, describes his visit, w ith Yturri, and arrangements for 'the series of his
seven five-dollar conferences on literature and art.']
MS Whistler X52a
MS Whistler X53a
MS Whistler X54a
MS Whistler X55
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [English journal]. nd. 'It is curious to notice the various developements of a
crusade...' W histler has often successfully w arded off attacks w ith his pen. Recently, in an article w ritten in More Details
reply to something w ritten in praise of W, someone w rote that W histler's talent w ould be reckoned second-rate
in France and that w as w hy he stayed in England. W histler points out an item in the Journal des Arts.
(unsigned)
MS Whistler X56
Note. 'Among the W histler etchings for sale at Messrs. Sothebys last w eek, w as a proof of an early w ork
w armly competed for, not only because of its artistic merit, but, from a Collector's point of view , because of a
quaint and characteristic inscription of the Master's: "Legs not by me, but a fatuous addition by a 'General More Details
Practitioner'". This scarce proof w as, I believe acquired by Mr. Thibeaudeau.'
[Copy of presscutting re etching of Annie Haden, quoting W histler's inscription].
W ith blue envelope: 'Inscription on etching of annie Haden.
MS Whistler X57
Draft from James McNeill W histler to [a creditor - W.G. Raw linson?]. nd. [From this you see that I accepted the
offer made-' W histler agreed to pay back the money paid for the picture, but no more, certainly not £45.
W histler encloses a cheque for £20 on account, and asks if he w as paid 30 gns. or more. He can keep the More Details
'"dark" nocturne"' as security for the rest. If he hangs it on a dark staircase he can hardly expect to see it.
(unsigned).
[Could this be Raw linson 1887-8? - The sum mentioned then is £100]
MS Whistler X58
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. 'I have just seen the splendid collection of Rembrant's (sic) w ork...' The
beautiful collection of photogravures of Rembrandt's w ork collected by Mons. Michel and published by More Details
Heinemann is ruined by the pretentious drivel of the Preface, w hich is w orse than the guides' in the Louvre.
(unsigned).
[Re. Haden]
MS Whistler X61
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Miss R. Birnie Philip]?. n.d. [1901]? 'I cannot tell you my dear General,
how deeply touched... I am by your letter-' w hich has been forw arded to his new address, w hich is nearer her More Details
house, but not satisfactory. Unsigned
MS Whistler X62
Draft from James McNeill W histler. nd. 'Dear Sir-' W histler apologises for not replying to his letters asking for a
draw ing of W. He had one made as he promised and although it is not good he w ill send it. W histler thinks 'the More Details
severe w ork of Mr Fellar' must have been irretrievably lost in the studio. He asks him to hide this from 'the
friendly artist'. Every effort has been made to find the w ork. W histler w ould feel more fully responsible but he
thinks it is partly his ow n fault. 'Yrs-'
MS Whistler X78
Note by James McNeill W histler. nd. 'W hat a Godsend w as- this patron- to Rosetti!' Mr. Prinsep claims the
shipow ner brought Rossetti out of obscurity. The opposite is true, giving the patron enough fame to justify the More Details
idea of publishing his diary. (unsigned).
W ith draw ings of tw o faces.
[Re. Leyland]
MS Whistler Y 2
Letter from J. Young & Son, Furnishing Undertakers to James McNeill W histler. 15 West Smithfield, London E.C.,
Septr 18 1867. Bill for £16.14.6. for the funeral of Dr. James Reeve Traer, settled on Dec. 30 1867 'J. Young/for More Details
Young & Son.'
Bill for £16/14/6 for Traer's funeral & copy of bill
MS Whistler Y 3
Letter from J. Young & Son to James McNeill W histler. Furnishing Undertakers, 15 West Smithfield, London E.C.,
Septr 18 1867. Bill for £16.14.6. for the funeral of Dr. James Reeve Traer, settled on Dec. 30 1867 'J. Young/for More Details
Young & Son.'
Bill for £16/14/6 for Traer's funeral & copy of bill
MS Whistler Y 4
Receipt from Joseph Young to James McNeill W histler. Joseph Young & Son, [Furnishing Undertakers, 15 West More Details
Smithfield, London E.C.], Decr 30th 1867. Receipt for £16.14.6 for funeral expenses for late Dr. Traer 'Joseph
Young'
MS Whistler Z1
Letter from P. Zilcken to James McNeill W histler. 7, Rue de Java, La Haye, Holland, 14 Fevr. '86. 'Monsieur' Z. More Details
w ould like permission to copy W 's fine portrait of Carlyle in etching. He gives the names of O. Maus, Storm de i
Gravesande, and van W isselingh as referees 'votre serviteur/R. Zilcken'
MS Whistler Z2
Letter from Philippe Zilcken to James McNeill W histler. La Haye, le 25 Juin '02. 'Cher Mr. W histler' He received
W histler's card and is delighted W histler is here. He w ould like W histler to lunch w ith him on Sunday to discuss More Details
an idea about the 'Societe Internationale de Blanc et Noir'. He has mentioned W histler in a book he has
w ritten, w hich he presents to W. '...votre serviteur/Ph. Zilcken'.
[See book "Souvenirs" 1st volume - shelves]
MS Whistler LB1
Letterbook, containing copies of letters by James McNeill W histler, 1892-1895. More Details
Some original letters and press cuttings tipped in.
Student notebook supplied by F. Bénard, Paris.
MS Whistler LB2
Letterbook, containing copies of letters by James McNeill W histler and others, 1897-1899. More Details
Originally know n as: Letter Book B.
MS Whistler LB3
Letters from J. McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish of the Fine Art Society. More Details
Spine title.
MS Whistler LB4
Letterbook, containing copies of letters from James McNeill W histler, transcribed by Rosalind Birnie Philip, 1862-
1907. More Details
Letters loaned to Miss Philip after Pennell trial and returned to their ow ners.
Spine title: Minute book.
formerly know n as Letter Book D.
MS Whistler LB5
Letterbook, containing copies of letters from James McNeill W histler, transcribedby Rosalind Birnie Philip, 1881-
1903. More Details
Spine title: Minute book.
[Formerly shelved as BPII Res. 18e]
MS Whistler LB11
Letterbook, containing original letters from James McNeill W histler to C.A. How ell, 1874-1879.
Spine title: J. W histler correspondence.
Note on flyleaf by R. Birnie Philip: This volume w as formerly the property of Charles How ell to w hom the letters More Details
w ere addressed by J.M. W histler. They w ere paw ned by How ell in King's Road, Chelsea. On How ell's death the
paw nbroker communicated w ith W histler w ho redeemed them, & destroyed those letters w hich he did not w ish
kept.

Ledger of James McNeill W histler, 1877-1909.

List of copper plates by James McNeill W histler, 1901.
MS Whistler D119b
Torn fragment of letter from Charles Hanson to W histler includes an account of the sale of '1 Smithy' and '3
Murano Glass Furnace' for £26.5.0. less 2% discount, and apparently describing the difficulty of getting More Details
payment by cheque because the Dow desw ells and Edw ards w ere out. Also explains that he w as unable to see
Webb until the previous day, Monday. (Letter dated 3 September 1889, sent from 25, Margaretta Terrace,
Chelsea; w ritten on both sides in Hanson's hand)
Whistler PH1/8
Albumen print. Photograph of Finette La Créole - James McNeill W histler etching; three quarter length, seated More Details
to left, full face. Imprint on verso of mount: A. Ken, photographe, Boulevt Montmartre 10, Paris.
Whistler PH1/41
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of Pablo de Sarasate, bust, profile, looking to left. Imprint on mount: Ch. More Details
Reutlinger, photographe, 21 Boulevard Montmartre, Paris. [1884?]
Inscribed in ink: Au cher Maître W histler, son ami et modèle Pablo de Sarasate, London, 84.
Whistler PH1/50
Platinum print. Photograph of Ethel W hibley, standing in garden of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue du More Details
Bac, Paris; full length, three quarter profile, looking to right. Betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/51
Platinum print. Photograph of Ethel W hibley, standing by garden w all of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue More Details
du Bac, Paris; full length, full face. Betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/62
Platinum print. Photograph of framed miniature of George Washington W histler. Imprint on mount:
Photographed by F. Hollyer, 9 Pembroke Square, Kensington, [London] W. Betw een 1910 and 1925. More Details
In envelope addressed: To my dear Jimmie, Sis. Printed on flap: Woodcote.
From same miniature, ow ned by Ross W histler, as W histler PH1/61.
Whistler PH1/107
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length, three quarter profile, standing, to left. Imprint More Details
on mount: H.S. Mendelssohn, 27 Cathcart Road, South Kensington, London. [c.1884]
Inscribed in ink by W histler: To my pupil Rix Birnie. Butterfly signature.
Whistler PH1/112
Platinum print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length profile, standing to left, w earing tophat. By More Details
Mortimer Menpes. 1886.
W histler's butterfly signature.
Whistler PH1/113
Photogravure. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length profile, standing to left, holding tophat. Halftone
engraving of photograph by Mortimer Menpes, 1886. More Details
Stamped w ith W histler's butterfly signature.
Used for presentation by W histler.
Whistler PH1/114
Photogravure. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, full length profile, standing to left, holding tophat. Halftone
engraving of photograph by Mortimer Menpes, 1886. More Details
Stamped w ith W histler's butterfly signature.
Signed: To Bunnie w ith love.
Whistler PH1/115
Whistler PH1/116
Whistler PH1/117
Taken from a group photograph of the Hanging Committee of the Liverpool Art Club Exhibition, 1891. More Details
More Details
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, bust, three quarter profile, looking to left. 1880s?
Whistler PH1/120
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in his Fulham Road studio, full length, profile, standing to More Details
left beside portrait of Maud. c.1886.
Whistler PH1/121
Platinum print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler by w all of the garden of 110 rue du Bac, Paris, full length, More Details
three quarter profile, standing to left. Probably by Ethel Philip, betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/122
Platinum print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in the garden of 110 rue du Bac, Paris, full length, profile, More Details
standing to left, w ith house in background. Probably by Ethel Philip, betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/123
Platinum print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler by w all of the garden of 110 rue du Bac, Paris, full length, More Details
standing, back view , facing to right. Probably by Ethel Philip, betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/124
Platinum print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler facing w all of the garden of 110 rue du Bac, Paris, full More Details
length, standing, back view , to right. Probably by Ethel Philip, betw een 1892 and 1901.
Whistler PH1/126
Silver gelatin print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in garden, standing holding hat, full length, three More Details
quarter profile, to left.
Whistler PH1/167 - Mr & Mrs Whibley's wedding group

Albumen print. Photograph of Philip and W hibley families (6 males and 5 females) in the garden of 110 rue du
Bac, Paris, at w edding of Ethel Philip and Charles W hibley, July 1894. Imprint on mount: E. Vallois, phot., 94
Boul[evar]d Raspail, Paris. More Details
Inscription on verso: Mr & Mrs W hibley's w edding group.
From right to left: Ethel W hibley, Charles W hibley, James McNeill W histler, Ronald Philip, Rosalind Birnie Philip(?),
and six not identified.
Whistler PH1/174
Liverpool, 1891. By Robinson and Thompson, Liverpool. Stamp on verso of mount: W. Holland, Frame Maker & More Details
Mount Cutter, 12 Sherw ood St, Golden Square, W.
Whistler PH1/180
Albumen print. Photograph of studio of James McNeill W histler, 86 rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris: interior, More Details
including staircase and part of gallery. Betw een autumn 1892 and October 1901.
Whistler PH1/181
Type not yet identified. Photograph of studio of James McNeill W histler, 86 rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris:
interior, including part of staircase to gallery. Betw een autumn 1892 and October 1901. More Details
Cropped inscription on verso: Studio Rue Notre Dame des Paris.
Various articles of furniture in this view are now in the University of Glasgow .
Whistler PH1/182
Albumen print. Photograph of studio of James McNeill W histler, 86 rue Notre Dame des Champs, Paris: interior, More Details
including couch and w indow . Betw een autumn 1892 and October 1901.
Whistler PH1/188
Platinum print. Photograph of garden of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue du Bac, Paris. More Details
Whistler PH1/189
Platinum print. Photograph of garden of James McNeill W histler's house, 110 rue du Bac, Paris, show ing More Details
w oodland gatew ay..
Whistler PH1/210 - Whistler's grave, Chiswick

Silver gelatin print. Photograph of a model of James McNeill W histler's tombstone.
Caption on mount: W histler's grave, Chisw ick. Model of tomb to be carried out in bronze and granite. Height More Details
from ground 3' 3½", length at step 6' 7¼", w idth at step 3' 6 1/8".
The tomb w as designed by Edw ard Godw in, taking three years to complete.
Whistler PH1/221
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler in his Tite Street studio, full lerngth, three quarter profile,
standing, to left. Stamp on verso: Otto H. Bacher, Law rence Park, Bronxville, New York. [1881]. Label pasted on More Details
verso: Otto.
Taken w ith a detective camera before the days of Kodak.
MS Whistler B225
Letter from James McNeill W histler to A Gentleman [Louis Huth], The Burlington Fine Arts Club. 2 Lindsey Row ,
near Old Battersea Bridge, Chelsea, Saturday [Dec. 1867] 'Dear Sir-' Since he show ed sympathy for W histler at More Details
the General Meeting of the Club and gave W histler a chance to explain his position W histler offers to explain to
him privately w hat he w ould not do publically 'faithfully yours-/J.A.McN.W histler-'.
MS Whistler L118 Item 1

Letter from Frederick R. Leyland to James McNeill W histler. 49 Princes Gate, London, 6 July 1877. More Details
Copy in W histler's hand of Leyland's letter at MS W histler L117.
MS Whistler L118 Item 2
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Frederick R. Leyland. [London, 7 July 1877].
'My dear Leyland-' W hen W histler last saw Leyland in his ow n house Leyland did not suggest W histler could
not visit him: and he called on Monday w ith tw o Frenchmen w ho w ished to see the decorations. It is some time More Details
since any such visits w ere made. At no time did W histler mean any disrespect to the ladies of Leyland's family.
'Yours faithfully/JAMcN. W histler'.
Copy of Nos. 11 & 12 in W histler's hand.

Memorandum from James McNeill W histler to John [Cossins]. 4 Dec. 1878. More Details
Instruction to collect Carlyle engraving taken to Rossetti by Watts.

Review of: 'A catalogue of blue and w hite Nankin porcelain forming the collection of Sir H. Thompson'. Extract
from Athenaeum, 6 July 1878. More Details
Catalogue includes illustrations by James McNeill W histler.
MS Whistler LB11 Item p. 71 - Arrangement in brown and black

Arrangement in brow n and black: portrait of Miss Rosa Corder, by James A. McNeill W histler, engraved in pure More Details
mezzotint by Richard Josey. Printed subscription form issued by Charles A. How ell. [7/27 August 1879?]
MS Whistler LB11 Item p. 111 - Whistler v. Ruskin

W histler v. Ruskin: Mr Ruskin's costs. Printed leaflet issued by Fine Art Society inviting subscriptions. Includes More Details
extract from Standard, 30 November 1878. [1/10 December 1878]

Envelope [from James McNeill W histler] addressed to Charles Augustus How ell, Chaldon House, Fulham. More Details
Postmarked: London W, 5 February 1879.

Account of James McNeill W histler w ith P. & D. Colnaghi & Co., 1877. More Details
W ritten by Maud Franklin.
MS Whistler
Papers of James McNeill W histler. [Cited as 'BP I' in publications before 1980.] Augmented by later donations and other More Details
acquisitions.
MS Whistler B87
Letter from Victor Bluet to James McNeill W histler, 110 Rue du Bac, Paris. Stenographe Judiciaire, 15 Rue
d'Arcole, Paris, le 3 Decembre 1897. 'Monsieur,' He has sent W histler's advocate another copy of the Advocate
General's conclusions, and three copies of his judgement, and offers to send a complete transcript of counsel's More Details
pleading. He gives the charges for these copies. '...agreez, Monsieur, mes civilites impressees./p. Le
Directeur/Du Service Stenographique/A*. [illeg.]'
[Eden. Found in back of picture]
MS Whistler A201
Letter from James McNeill W histler to T. Oldfield, Hon. Sec., Arts Club, Hanover Square. 2 Lindsey Row ,
[Chelsea], Augst. 11/69. 'Dear Sir' Sw inburne is abroad so W histler is replying on his behalf to the letter from
the committee regarding their resolution of 3 August. The resolution appears to have been taken w ithout More Details
reference to the proceedings of 20 July w hen W histler represented Sw inburne before some members of the
committee, as they agreed he could : and w hen they had come to a binding agreement w hich W histler
understood to be final. W histler forw ards this letter on 2 November and asks him to lay it before the committee
now that all its members, he hopes, are back in tow n. 'I am, dear Sir, respectfully yours/J A McNeill W histler'
MS Whistler P635
Letter from Sir Henry Ponsonby to James McNeill W histler, The Vale, Kings Road, Chelsea. W indsor Castle,
December 13 1887. 'Sir Henry Ponsonby presents his compliments to Mr W histlr and is commanded by The More Details
Queen to thank him for the Portfolio of etchings w hich he has had the kindness to present to Her Majesty.'
Extracted from "W indsor Portfolio" in Hunterian
MS Whistler S265
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. Sunday [April 1865] 'Cher pere' He encloses
the verses he has w ritten, inspired by the painting, for W histler to choose a motto to be put under the picture
and in the catalogue for the Academy. He is pleased w ith his rose metaphor, andthe idea of the face regarding More Details
itself in the mirror. Gabriel admired the verses: but S. w ill w rite something else if W histler w ishes. 'Tout a toi/A C
Sw inburne'.
[Sw inburne Letters, ed. Lang, no. 74A]
MS Whistler S266
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. April 2nd/65. 'W hite rose in red rose garden
Is not so w hite;' Nine verses of seven lines each, inspired by the enigmatic quality of the w hite maiden: The More Details
Little W hite Girl A.C.S. to J.A.W.'
Also ms. copy on 3 sides of 3 ss., the first on the verso of an fragment of a letter to W histler from Potter? (BP I
1/2(b) (the letter is dated 24 March, and has embossed heading of the Reform Club)
MS Whistler S267
Poem by Algernon Charles Sw inburne sent to James McNeill W histler. [24 March/April 1865].
Nine verses of seven lines each, inspired by the enigmatic quality of the w hite maiden: The Little W hite Girl
A.C.S. to J.A.W. Begins: 'W hite rose in red rose garden Is not so w hite ...' More Details
Page 1 on the verso of part of a letter to W histler from J.C. Potter (BP I 1/2(b), dated 24 March, w ith the
embossed heading of the Reform Club.
Notes of sizes in another hand on verso of p. 3.
MS Whistler S268
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. Holm Wood, Shiplake, Henley on Thames,
Jan. 3d/66. 'Cher pere' He sends W histler an American journal w hich has been sent to him w hich has an article
on W histler's father (?). He sends his regards to W histler's brother. Some pages by S. are to be published in More Details
Boston although in New York they disapprove of S. for classing Victor Hugo above the English poets. 'Ton fils/A
G Sw inburne'.
[Sw inburne letters, no. 94A].
MS Whistler S269
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. Holmw ood, [Shiplake, Henley on Thames.],
Dec. 2d [1868] 'Cher pere' He encloses a presscutting. He asks if W histler's mother has heard from Mme.
Venturi. The latter w ill let them know if anything happens to Mazzini, so W histler can reassure W illiam Rossetti More Details
if he is w orried. He remarks on the 54th anniversary of the death of the Marquis de Sade. He sends his regards
to his friends 'Ton fils devoue/A C Sw inburne'.
[Sw inburne letters, no. 280A. d. 1814!]
MS Whistler S270
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. nd. [?late May 1877] 'Cher pere' He has
been ill this w eek and could not reply until now . He w ould share his money w ith W histler but has not got More Details
enough to make ends meet. 'Tout a toi/A.C. Sw inburne'.
[Sw inburne letters, no. 859]
MS Whistler S271
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler. Hotel de France, Vichy, Aug. 6th [1869] 'Cher
pere' He thanks W histler and Burton for extricating him from trouble and sends the notes w hich w ere due, to
be forw arded. He w ent climbing at Thiers yesterday w ith Captain Burton. He has to go to Paris w here he has More Details
an invitation to visit Victor Hugo. He has just w ritten a promising poem. They plan to stay another tw o w eeks
aw ay. 'Ton fils devoue/A C Sw inburne'.
[Sw inburne letters, no. 302A]
MS Whistler S272
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler, 96 Cheyne Walk, Old Chelsea. S.W.
[Envelope]. 3 Great James St., Tuesday Au 7 77 [Envelope] 'Cher pere' He is glad he attended W histler's
'gathering' but has had a relapse since then w ith a sore throat. He asks W histler to apologise on his behalf to More Details
Mrs. Duncan Stuart, w hom he has met just once, at W histler's house, and w ho he sould have visited yesterday.
'Ton fils respectueux/A.C. Sw inburne'.
MS Whistler S273
Letter from Algernon Charles Sw inburne to James McNeill W histler, 96 Cheyne Walk, Old Chelsea. S.W.
[Envelope]. 3 Great James St., Tuesday evening Au 7 77 [Envelope] 'Cher pere' Their letters must have crossed. More Details
He still has a sore throat but hopes to be able to dine w ith W histler on Thursday, and meet Mitford. He queries
the identity of the tw o friends of W histler w ho are said to be S.'s cousins 'Ever yours/A C Sw inbirne'.
MS Whistler W780
Letter from James McNeill W histler. [1885] "Ladies and Gentlemen!-" The Ten O'Clock Lecture, ending "...at the More Details
foot of Fusihama - " Signed w ith butterfly
MS Whistler W1346 - Abroad

'Abroad' Transcript of part of a review of 'The Gentle Art'. More Details
From Galignani, [7 June 1890].
Original at MS W histler PC12/16.
MS Whistler S267 Item p. 1 verso

Part of an autograph letter from [J.C. Potter] to James McNeill W histler. 13 Princes Terrace, [London], March 24 More Details
[1865].
Invitation to dinner. Bring 'W hite Maid' if finished.
MS Whistler E58-71
Letters from James McNeill W histler to Matthew Elden, and other documents. Given by Elden's son, M. Elden of More Details
W innipeg, to Helen McNaughton.
MS Whistler E60
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew Elden]. Undated [1879].
Inviting Elden to W hite House on Sunday morning and afterw ards go to How ells. Includes sketch for painting to More Details
go over door: 'Except the Lord build the House, their labour is but lost that build it. - E.W. Godw in Architect built
this one.' Signed 'J. McN. W histler'.
Pencil notes in later hand, partly rubbed out.
MS Whistler E59
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. Undated [1878]. More Details
Regarding settlement of a debt. Signed 'J. McN. W histler'.
MS Whistler E62
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. 1, Langham Street, Langham Place, Sunday night
[1881]. More Details
Asking Elden to meet him at Fine Arts Society tomorrow and to dine at Langham Street before theatre. Wants
to consult him 'about the little room w here I now have all the pastils hanging'. Signed 'J. McN. W histler'.
MS Whistler E61
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. [Venice, w inter 1880].
Praises letter-w riting of Elden and 'my sister Mrs Doctor W illie'. Complains of cold w eather but finds beauty of
Venice intoxicating. Expects to complete 60 new pastils. Blames Messrs Waddell and suspects Leyland for More Details
disappearance of some pictures. Would like to have been at Jones' ball. How ell has not answ ered his letter.
'Ask Huish to read you might letter ... about the "big platists"'. Morris never mentioned transportation of
canvases to Waddells. Signed w ith butterfly.
MS Whistler E63
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. [Tite Street], Sunday Oct. 9 [1881] More Details
Inviting Elden to accompany him to Jersey and Guernsey for 10 days to a couple of w eeks. Signed 'J. McN.
W histler'.
MS Whistler E58
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. Undated [1877]. More Details
Requesting report of w ork on ceiling and giving instructions. Morris is w ith him and sends regards. Signed 'J.
McN. W histler', w ith butterfly.
MS Whistler E64
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [Matthew ] Elden. Tuesday night. Undated [1883x1884]. More Details
'Eldoni - W hat became of you today!' Hopes to see Elden for breakfast tomorrow .
MS Whistler E67
W histler versus Morris. Transcript of correspondence betw een James McNeill W histler and P.R. Morris. More Details
Regarding alleged breach of etiquette by Morris in painting one of W histler's portraits.
MS Whistler E68
Printed leaflet containing correspondence betw een Marcus B. Huish of the Fine Art Society, F. Seymour Haden,
and W histler in March 1881 over Duveneck's etchings at the Hanover Gallery w hich Haden suggested w ere by
W histler. Haden w as then President of the Painter-Etchers' Society, and w as at the time w ith Dr. Hamilton and More Details
Legros.
Butterfly signature on verso.
[Another copy at MS W histler LB12/53x54h]
MS Whistler E69 - Letter sent to the Committee of the Painter-Etchers' Society

Letter sent to the Committee of the Painter-Etchers' Society. Printed leaflet containing correspondence More Details
betw een James McNeill W histler and F. Seymour Haden, w ith extracts from press.
Regarding controversy over paintings by Frank Duveneck and publication by Piker..
MS Whistler E70
Printed prospectus, by Thomas Way, for 'Art Notes in Black and W hite', by James A. McNeill W histler. 21 More Details
Wellington Street, Strand, undated.
MS Whistler E71c More Details

Envelope previously containing letters from J. McN. W histler to M. Elden. Undated.
Whistler PH1/229
Albumen print. Photograph of James McNeill W histler, by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. More Details
Undated [1878].
Photographer's imprint on verso.
MS Whistler E67 Item 1

Transcript of letter from P.R. Morris to J.M. W histler, 26 Sep. 1877. More Details

Transcript of letter from J.M. W histler to P.R. Morris, 15 Oct. 1877. More Details

Transcript of letter from P.R. Morris to J.M. W histler, 16 Oct. 1877. More Details
MS Whistler LB16 More Details

W histler letters. Looseleaf volume containing typescript copies of 26 letters from J.M. W histler.
Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Mr Blott]. 96 Cheyne Walk, [Chelsea], [5 March 1878].
'Dear Sir-' W histler explains that he encloses copy of a letter from How ell, w hich makes it clear that he (W ) is
'as much the creditor as you- and the one far aw ay most agrieved'. W histler has not answ ered Blott's letters More Details
because How ell promised to see Blott and assured W histler that 'it w as all right'. W histler has not seen How ell
for some time, and found out last night that he is out of tow n, and w ill be returning on Wednesday or Thursday.
'Very faithfully yours/JAMcN. W histler'.
Typescript copy by A.F.R. in 1915.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to Lady Colin [Campbell]. Undated, probably May 1886.
'Forgive this curious silence ... and receive me tomorrow at five o'clock.' More Details
Typescript copy by A.F.R. in 1915, from a copy made by W inifred Brooke-Alder from the original left to her by
Lady Campbell.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Leighton. July 1, 1886. 'Copy-/No! my dear Leighton- permit me!-' The
President of the Society of British Artists is normally invited to to the soiree at Burlington house, the RA., and
since W histler has received no such invitation it must be a reflection of his personal standing as being above
his official one. 'Ainsi donc mon cher, comme toujours!/J.McNeill W histler.' More Details
This is a from a copy w hich w as sent to Lady C. Campbell at 2 Victoria Mansions, Westminster on July 1 1886
[Postmark] on Beefsteak Club notepaper. Freer 1 (m/f1) original acquired by Freer at Sothebys 28 July 1913.
Lady Campbell..

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Blott. 96 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, about 1878. More Details
Seeking breakfast appointment next w eek.
MS Whistler LB16 - Whistler letters

W histler letters.
Letterbook, containing typed copies of 26 letters mainly by James McNeill W histler, 1886-1895.
Title on front cover: W histler letters. More Details
Prefatory note: 'The first nineteen letters w ere copied and given to me by Miss W inifred Brooke-Alder of London More Details
in w hose possession the originals had been left on the death of Lady Colin Campbell to w hom they w ere
w ritten... The other seven letters are miscellaneous ones w hich at one time or another have passed through
my hands. A.F.R. 2/27/15.'

Transcript of letter from Charles A. How ell to James McNeill W histler. Chaldon House, Fulham, [London], 22 Feby
1878. More Details
Holds himself responsible for W histler's check for £110 held by Mr Blott.
Original copy in W histler's hand enclosed w ith his letter to Blott, 5 March 1878.

Copy of letter from J. W histler to [Frederick] Sandys. 7 Lindsay Row , Old Chelsea, Sunday [May/June 1863].
Unable to accept invitation as must stick to a couple of picture commissions. Remember me to Tom Geckyl [sic]. More Details
If he ever lent Jo to anyone to paint it w ould be to Sandys.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. Undated, probably late May 1886.
Has been ill. Coming to see her this afternoon. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. Undated, probably May 1886.
Ambition to do beautiful things w ith her. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 2 June 1886.
Telegram received too late to answ er but w ill come at 7.30. Made President of the Society of British Artists. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. July 1886.
Heart stricken that he fatigued her. Admiration and fear as he looked at her but w orked w ithout w ords to spare More Details
her but now reveals nervous anxiety and sympathy.
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 21 July 1886.
Come on Tuesday to see Alexander. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 31 July 1886.
Invitation to tea on Sunday before she goes to Paris. Taking air tomorrow . More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. Melun, August 1886.
Back at end of w eek and ready to go on w ith their great w ork. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 28 August 1886.
She has proved loyalty. She w ill look for things he w ould say in her w hite picture. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 3 September 1886.
'Je vois ca d'ici - the lovely frock.' More Details
Lady Campbell.

Expects 'lovely leopard' at 2.30 tomorrow . Harper Pennington here this afternoon and saddened by glory of
picture. Sent line in Truth to restore 'Sapeurs' to understanding of the people. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Ready at studio at 1.30. Send w ire in morning. British Artists w aiting. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Breakfast w ith Waldo, w ho is coming to see her and picture tomorrow . Katherine came after she left. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Expecting her on Saturday. Printer in Truth made Sapen out of his Sapeur and misplaced italics. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 19 October 1886.
'Nous ne sommes pas en delicatesse n'est ce pas?' Know s she has been occupied w ith other matters. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 10 May 1888.
Miracle he did not find himself host to both ladies. Today again a failure. Deputation this afternoon. All clear More Details
soon and w ill be able to laugh over it.
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. 22 June 1888.
'Luck' (Trixie) and he can invent undiscovered couple. More Details
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Lady Colin Campbell]. [Paris?], 3 July 1888.
Fascinated and touched by w hat she w rote about the Bard's conduct. Carried her pretty letter to Paris. W ill
show her note from Mallarmé regarding translation of 'cheval machine' in day or tw o. Fight at its hottest. Look More Details
for paragraph in tomorrow 's Pall Mall.
Lady Campbell.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Blott. Cheyne Walk, 26 April [1878].
Confident Blott w ill not press him too hardly in How ell's matter. Suggests he takes picture as security until More Details
How ell pays. Invites him to breakfast to select picture.
Copy annotated: The picture selected w as his famous portrait of Carlyle.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to Mr Gleeson W hite. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 30th Sept. 1894.
Misunderstood letter and thought W hite not going back till this w eek. Had hoped to have him to dinner to meet More Details
Duret. Can w rite up any souvenir of hasty visit. Would approve story of Thrifty Art Patrons.

Transcript of letter from James McNeill W histler to [Herbert] Vivian. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, 9 April 1895.
Asks for a couple of copies of the Guardian containing interview . Editor should have received photograph last More Details
Friday or Saturday. Horrible business of Oscar.
MS Whistler LB17
Letterbook containing letters from J.M. W histler More Details
Letter from James McNeill W histler to S. Richards, 4 Berners Street, Oxford Street. 21, Cheyne Walk, Chelsea, [1
Jan 1892] "You w ill receive visits from several gentlemen during the next few days call to see the picture of More Details
Lady Meux-..."
[Gallatin, A.E., W histler's art dicta & other essays. Goodspeed, Boston, 1904, p37]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephen Richards, Esq., 4 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London. 33 Rue More Details
De Tournon, Paris, [2 July 1892] "W hen- the pictures are varnished and in their frames - w ill you kindly drop a
line to Miss Philips..."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Stephen Richards, 4 Berners Street, Oxford Street, London. 110 Rue Du
Bac, Paris, [16 Jan 1894] "I w as very pleased to hear from you and to find that everything is so brilliant w ith More Details
you!-..."
[Gallatin, A.E. W histler's art dicta & other essays, Goodspeed, Boston 1904 pl.]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to W illiam W histler. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [n.d.] "I am so sorry to hear that More Details
you laid up in bed just as w e w ere looking forw ard to the great pleasure of having you both here!-..."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Gleeson W hite, The Studio Offices, 5 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden. More Details
110 Rue du Bac, Paris, [2 Aug 1894] "In looking again at a recent note from Way I notice that he says he can
manage the printing of the "Long Gallery - [Louvre] for you ..."

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Gleeson W hite, The Studio Offices, 5 Henrietta Street, Covent Garden,
More Details
London. 110 Rue du Bac, [9 Aug 1894] "A charming little speech! and I long to drink your health across the More Details
channel - after the manner of your pleasant country ..."
MS Whistler LB17 - Whistler: autograph letters

Autograph letters, by W histler.
Letterbook, containing original letters by James McNeill W histler, collected by A.E. Gallatin. More Details
Title on front cover: W histler: autograph letters.
Inscription on flyleaf: A.E. Gallatin.

Letterbook containing letters by J.M. W histler
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish Savoy Hotel, Victoria Embankment, London, 'Monday'
[Feb. 1896] 'My dear Huish-Entre nous I w ish you w old get for me the cheque from the Board up to date of the More Details
statement sent to me. £105.2. I make it.' W histler's present w orries make this desirable. Hopes that H. is
better for the w armer w eather. 'Believe me Alw ays sincerely/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish Savoy Hotel, 6 Feb 1896. 'My dear Huish-' W histler is
sorry that he has been ill and hopes his note did not w orry H. H promised to send W histler a statement of
everything to date. The others misunderstood w hat W histler w anted, w hich w as a list of the proofs Way had More Details
given them of lithographs from the special group for w hich he w as to be paid personally, and gave him instead
Way's printing bill. 'Sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish Savoy Hotel,'Monday' [March 1896] 'It is very nice of you
my dear Huish-' W histler thinks it is too late to put anything in the papers. He has taken a studio and is ready
to start w ork again. Asks H. to persuade the Board to let W histler have his cheque prematurely, after his More Details
trouble, in spite of other cares, to help make the exhibition a success. W histler is glad H. has recovered. 'Very
sincerely/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish. Savoy Hotel, Victoria Embankment, London,12 Mar 1896. More Details
'My dear Huish-' Thanks him and the Board for passing over their ruling about the agreement (and
acknow ledges receipt.) 'Very sincerely yrs/JMcN W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Marcus B. Huish. Savoy Hotel, Tuesday night. [1896] 'My dear Huish'
W histler imagines that H. has been busy and forgotten that he meant to make out a statement for W histler as More Details
soon as he got back to Bond Street, and asks if he can get it w ithin the next couple of days. 'Very sincerely/J.
Mc.Neill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [James ?Alfred Chapman]. 96, Cheyne Walk,24 Dec 1877. 'Dear Jack-' He
asks J. to arrange to call w ith W histler on Sir James Hogg on Thursday. Gerald Potter might arrange an More Details
introduction. W histler needs Hogg on his side against the Board of Works in regard to his house. 'Ever Yours/J A
McN. W histler'.
[See MS W histler H255: Quintin Hogg to W re W hite House]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [James Chapman]. The W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, [1879] 1878 More Details
x 1880 'Friday night.' 'Dear Jack I am quite diappointed not to have show n you the pretty "Note in Rose" I told
you of- If you can come round for a moment in the morning. Ever Yours/J A McN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Jack? [Chapman]. 28, W impole St.,[1881?] 'I say my dear Jack-' The St.
James costs 3 gns. but W histler could not print another proof until he returns from Ireland. He suggests J.
makes a choice from the other proofs that Hogarth sent on W histler's instructions and sends W histler the
cheque. The Airlies have invited W histler to come and do some portraits and etchings so W histler is off to More Details
Scotland next w eek, and w ill be back in time to visit Susie on the 10th or 11th. W histler saw the article J.
mentioned, w ith the usual jokes. 'Ever yours/J A McN. W histler' (and signed w ith butterfly).
[According to a note made by Rosalind Birnie Philip on 15 October 1881 Lady Mitford w rote, after the death of
her father, 7th Earl of Airlie, inviting W to come and w ork at her home]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Sir Henry [Cole?]. 13, Tite St., Chelsea, 'Wednesday' 29 Mar [1883] 'Dear
Sir Henry-' W histler w ill be pleased to let a photogravure of the portrait he is painting of H. be reproduced in More Details
the book H. is having published. The publishers could pay W histler 30 gns. for the copyright. He hopes H. is w ell
enough for another sitting. 'Very sincerely Yours/J. McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Dr Coles. Tite St., [Chelsea], nd [1881 x 90] 'Dear Doctor Coles-' He More Details
apologises to C. and explains that his w ork has prevented the lady w ho brings C. this letter from returning
before now . He hopes C. w ill give the lady an appointment again. 'Sincerely yrs/J McNeill W histler'

Pamphlet. Dec. 1878. 'W histler v. Ruskin./Mr. Ruskin's Costs.' The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street London,
have agreed to set up a fund to pay Ruskin's costs. The Standard, 30 November, praises this fund, saying that
Ruskin has spent his money for the benefit of mankind and his w ork like the Seven Lamps of Architecture has More Details
had an enormous influence. The case w ent against him although he clearly believed w hat he w rote. They think
W histler can quickly recoup his losses by knocking off some 'Symphonies', 'Harmonies' or a 'Set of Quadrilles in
Peacock Blue?'

Pamphlet. Dec. 1878. 'W histler v. Ruskin./Mr. Ruskin's Costs.'
Letter from Beatrix W histler to Charles Hanson, 25, Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea. Grand Restaurant Riche,
Amsterdam, 14 Oct 1889. 'Dear Mr. Hanson-' W histler does not know w hy Ford has appeared in the Sunday More Details
Herald and w ould like H. to send a copy. He does not w ant H. to do anything about it, for Ford has show ed
himself up already, in the St. [Stephen] Review . 'Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler'

Roken, 2 Sept 1889. 'Dear Mr. Hanson' W histler requires another pair of double eye-glasses from Curry & More Details
Paxtons, 195 Great Portland Street. 'Yours very truly/Beatrix W histler.'

Amsterdam, 26 Sept 1889. 'Dear Mr Hanson,' She encloses a cheque from W histler to H., and something for H. More Details
to take to the St. James Stephens Review . They have not received the World or Detroit Free Press. 'Believe
me,/Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler.'

Amsterdam, 14 Oct 1889. 'Dear Mr. Hanson-' W histler does not know w hy Ford has appeared in the Sunday More Details
Herald and w ould like H. to send a copy. He does not w ant H. to do anything about it, for Ford has show ed
himself up already, in the St. [Stephen] Review . 'Very sincerely yours/Beatrix W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C. Hanson?]. ?[1889] 'W ith great pleasure-/J.McNeill.W histler' (and More Details

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.J. Hanson?]. [1889 ?] 'Amazing!-'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to C.J. Hanson, 25 Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea, London. Brack's Doelen More Details
Hotel, Amsterdam,[2 September 1889]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.J. Hanson?].[? 1889] 'Yes!-'/(signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from James McNeill W histler to [C.J. Hanson?]. [? 1889] 'J.McNeill W histler.'/(and signed w ith butterfly)

Letter from Beatrix W histler to Charles Hanson, 25, Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea, London. Grand Restaurant More Details
Riche, Roken, 2 Sept 1889. 'Dear Mr. Hanson' W histler requires another pair of double eye-glasses from Curry &
Paxtons, 195 Great Portland Street. 'Yours very truly/Beatrix W histler.'

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to C.J. Hanson, 25 Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea, London. More Details
[Amsterdam],[26 September 1889]

Envelope from James McNeill W histler to [C.J. Hanson], 25 Margaretta Terrace, Chelsea, London. [Antw erp],[14 More Details
October 1889]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charlie [?Hanson]. [La Haye], [1902] 'My dear Charlie-' W histler thinks H.
w ill be w orking on the Coronation. He thanks H. for sending the telegram, and asks if he saw the article in the More Details
Morning Post, & W histler's letter w hich appeared, w ith a leader about it, on 6 August. He asks H. to forw ard
any presscuttings. They have moved to a house near the hotel. 'Alw ays affectly/J McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Charlie [Hanson]. 7, Marlborough St., Bath, [Dec 1902] 'My dear Charlie-'
W histler apologises to H. and Agnes. He is in Bath and cannot come and stay w ith them. He promises to come
w hen they are back from Ireland. He asks H. to have his umbrella taken to Robert Dicker, the silversmith at 8 More Details
Vigo Street, w ho w ill put a silver plate on the handle. He sympathises w ith H. in his grief. 'Alw ays sincerely/J
McNeill W histler'.
[See also Singleton]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Princess Louise. The W hite House, Chelsea, [Nov 1878] 'Madam-' W histler
sends her a present of the sketch she noticed. He thanks her for her visit one evening. He sends his best More Details
w ishes for her journey to her 'new kingdom' w ith its 'Dore scenery'. 'I am, Madam/Your most obedient servant/J
A McN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to H.R.H. [Princess Louise]. The W hite House, Chelsea, [c. Nov. 1878]
'Madam-' He sends her a proof of the engraving of the portrait of Carlyle, w hich has not yet been published. If More Details
they have time, he w ould like her and Lord Lorne to visit his studio before they leave England. 'I have Madam,
the honor to be/Your most obedient servant/J A McN. W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Agnes Singleton. 7, Marlborough St, Bath, [Dec 1902] 'My dear Agnes' He
thanks her for her Christmas card and promises to dine w ith them w hen he comes to tow n, and hear about the
success of the ball. 'Alw ays/J McNeill W histler'. More Details
[Friend of Charles, W histler's son, (or his w ife?) w itness to their w edding 25 June 1896. Hanson seems to have
stayed w ith her or did he call Sarah Ann Hanson "Agnes"]
Letter from James McNeill W histler to [D.C. Thomson]. 110, Rue de Bac, Paris, 4 Feb 1898. 'Dear Sir-' He thanks
them for obeying his instructions at short notice. He expects to hear from their house in Paris that the paintings More Details
have arrived. He suggests they tell him w hat they w ere thinking of buying and he w ill see if he can help. 'Very
faithfully Yours/J McNeill W histler'

Document from James McNeill W histler. W hite House, Chelsea Embankment, 7 May 1879. Bankruptcy papers. A More Details
statement of W histler's affairs after arrangements w ith his creditors. W histler's liabilities including unsecured
creditors come to £4641.9.3.: an estimate of his property furniture and so on, comes to £1829.9.4

Document from London Bankruptcy Court to James McNeill W histler. Lincoln's Inn Fields, 9 May 1879. At the
Bankruptcy proceedings held before Registrar Hazlitt, on an application from Counsel, Brough, from James
Waddell, the Receiver, in the case of W histler, it w as ordered that no further action should be taken by certain
of his creditors w ho had been given judgements against W histler in the Courts: namely, Louis Hermann, 60
Great Russell Street; James Anderson Rose, 11 Salisbury Street, solicitor; Hargrave Morrison, 78 Cheyne Walk;
George Tacchi, 18 Gosw ell Road; James W illiam W imsett, Ashburnham Park Nurseries, King's Road; Benjamin More Details
Ebenezer Nightingale, Albert Embankment, Surrey; Messrs. Lew in & Webb, Stoke New ington; The North
Metropolitan Permanent & Benefit Building Society, 386 Old Street, Middlesex; Messrs. W inser & New ton, 38
Rathbone Place, Oxford Street; W illiam Achong, 26 Maxw ell Road, Fulham; Messrs. Low ; The General Furnishing
Company, 9 Southampton Street, Strand; J.W. Duffield, Queens Gate Works, Kensington Gore Builder; Messrs.
Hew ett & Co., Baker Street Bazaar, Baker Street: until 9 June. Both W histler and Waddell agreed to pay
damages that might be aw arded by the Court rising out of the Order. 'W m Hazlitt/Registrar.'

Document from London Bankruptcy Court to James McNeill W histler, W hite House, Chelsea Embankment (Lew is
& Lew is, 10 Ely Place, Holborn).9 May 1879. W histler's affidavit filed during his liquidation proceedings, affirming
that he has received w rits from a number of his creditors issued by various courts, to recover sums W histler
ow es them: namely £235.1.4. to Louis Hermann w ho is in possession of W histler's house and effects;
£206.10.7. to James Anderson Rose; W histler's solicitor; £29.8.11 to Hargrave Morrison; £41.9.4. to George
Tacchi; £31.17.4. to J.W. W imsett; £100 to B.E. Nightingale; £23.9.8. to Messrs. Lew in & Webb; £91.11.3. to the More Details
North Metropolitan Permanent Benefit Building Society; £46.9.6. to Messrs. W inser & New ton; £8.10.10 to
W illiam Achong; £8.2.0. to Messrs. Low , the General Furnishing Company; £6.16.10. to J.W. Duffield; £7.4.6. to
Messrs. Hew ett & Co. They can all claim against W histler's assets, w hich amount to about £700, w hereas his
debts amount to about £4500. It is in the general interest of W histler's creditors that these creditors should
not be allow ed to take action against W histler until after the General meeting of his creditors on 4 June 'Sw orn
at 8 Bartlett's Buildings in the/City of London this 9th day of May/1879/J A McN W histler/Before me/Edw d. Letts/
a Commissioner to administer Oaths/ in the Supreme Court of Judicature'

Extract about W histler from 'W ho's W ho in America'.
The majority of the printed extract is crossed out and numerous corrections and additions made, corresponding More Details
almost exactly to the form drafted in MS W histler W 826.
[See W histler's letter to W illie W histler 19 June 1899: MS W histler W 1019]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Publishers of 'W ho's W ho' in America [A.N. Marquis]. Feb 1901.
'Gentlemen-' He encloses the printed sketch of his life w hich he has corrected and w ishes published as it reads. More Details
He w ould like to know w hen he can buy the edition. 'Very faithfully/J.McNeill W histler'

Letter from James McNeill W histler. 2, Lindsey Houses, Chelsea, 15 April 1876. 'Dear Sir-' He acknow ledges his More Details
debt and promises to pay as soon as he has been paid for some w ork he is now finishing. 'Very faithfully
Yours/J A McN. W histler'
MS Whistler LB8
Letterbook, containing original letters by James McNeill W histler, 1876-1901. More Details
Spine title: Original autograph letters, W histler.

Letters of J. MacNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n. Originals bound; typew ritten bound copy.
Original. Recipient = Ernest Brow n? or L. W. Earles?

t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n. Recipient = Ernest Brow n? or L. W. Earles?
MS Whistler LB9 Item 25b

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris, nd. 'Monday' [Sept. 1894] 'Dear
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Street, Fitzroy Square, nd. 'Tuesday night' 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler is leaving probably on Thursday. If B. More Details
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Street, Fitzroy Square,nd. 'Tuesday night' 1896. 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler is leaving probably on Thursday. If B. More Details

Street, Fitzroy Square, (postmark) Oct 27 1896. 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Apologises that he is not ready for Nellie More Details
tomorrow and w ill w rite and let her know the first suitable date. Meanw hile it w ill have time to dry. W histler is
Original.

Street, Fitzroy Square, (postmark) Oct 27 1896. 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Apologises that he is not ready for Nellie More Details
tomorrow and w ill w rite and let her know the first suitable date. Meanw hile it w ill have time to dry. W histler is
t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n.

Original.

Miss Nellie can come on the follow ing morning for tw o hours about 10 a.m., possibly w ith her father ; and Mrs More Details
Original.

Original.

Visiting card from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. 'Wednesday night.' [1896-8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n - W ill you More Details
forgive my being so late in giving you notice - and can you bring Nellie tomorrow morning?' (unsigned).
Original.


Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. [1896x8] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Regrets that he is too busy to see
w ould like Mr. Brow n to arrange this w ith Huish. 'Veyr sincerely yours/JMc.Neill W histler'
["The Queen of the Sw ords" pub. by FAS 1880. Original]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. [1896x8] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Regrets that he is too busy to see
["The Queen of the Sw ords" pub. by FAS 1880. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n.[1896x8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Asks her to come w ith Nellie to the More Details
studio on the follow ing day at 2.30 p.m. or to let him know in the morning. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill W histler'.
Original.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Mrs Brow n. [1896x8?] 'Dear Mrs Brow n' Asks her to come w ith Nellie to
the studio on the follow ing day at 2.30 p.m. or to let him know in the morning. 'Very sincerely yrs/JMc.Neill More Details
W histler'.

Original.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Hogarth Club, 27 Albemarle Street W.,'Thursday

[Cafe Florian, Place St Marc, Venice],nd. Jan 1880. 'Dear Mr Brow n' In his letter to Mr Huish W histler forgot to
Original.

[Cafe Florian, Place St Marc, Venice], nd. Jan 1880. 'Dear Mr Brow n' In his letter to Mr Huish W histler forgot to

[This group dated by w riting & paper. Original]

[This group dated by w riting & paper. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

Original.


Original.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St. Ives, Cornw all,Jan 4 1884.

Original


Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 14 Barnoon Terrace, St Ives, Cornw all, nd. [Jan/Feb
JMc.N. W histler'.
[FAS exh. of Roussoff's w ork in Nov 1884. Original]

JMc.N. W histler'.
[FAS exh. of Roussoff's w ork in Nov 1884. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

mangled remains.'
Re 'Arry in the World. Original

mangled remains.'
Re 'Arry in the World. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n.
1884] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Assures him that W histler heard from W underlich's some time previously and cabled a
reply settling w ith them. He should be getting the sum they offered soon. They w ant him to go to America.
W histler promises to let B. have the Mansfield etchings w hen he returns. Thanks him again for sending the
presscuttings from 'the Spectator' and tells him to look in the follow ing w eek's 'World' w here W histler may 'slay More Details
'Arry again- or rather turn over the body'. Suggests he also looks at backnumbers of 'the World' of 26 December
and 2 January. W histler's w ork is very different from before, and he promises to let B. see them first w hen he
returns. Comments on the interesting Show s put on by the Society. Asks B. to give W histler his private
address. 'Yours truly/JMc.Neill W histler'.
Original

1884] 'Dear Mr Brow n' Assures him that W histler heard from W underlich's some time previously and cabled a
reply settling w ith them. He should be getting the sum they offered soon. They w ant him to go to America.
W histler promises to let B. have the Mansfield etchings w hen he returns. Thanks him again for sending the
presscuttings from 'the Spectator' and tells him to look in the follow ing w eek's 'World' w here W histler may 'slay More Details
'Arry again- or rather turn over the body'. Suggests he also looks at backnumbers of 'the World' of 26 December
and 2 January. W histler's w ork is very different from before, and he promises to let B. see them first w hen he
returns. Comments on the interesting Show s put on by the Society. Asks B. to give W histler his private
address. 'Yours truly/JMc.Neill W histler'.

Original


butterfly).
[Date by Butterfly. Original]

butterfly).
Date by Butterfly. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n

letter, that 'the Council of the British Artists' w ant him to arrange and publish 'the Album of photographs in More Details
Original

letter, that 'the Council of the British Artists' w ant him to arrange and publish 'the Album of photographs in More Details

signed w ith a yellow butterfly, w ith a yellow 'Skirting board' is bound later in the volume. Original : sketch is
bound betw een Nos. 21-22

signed w ith a yellow butterfly, w ith a yellow 'Skirting board' is bound later in the volume. t.s. copy by Oliver
Brow n
Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street. nd.
[1st exh. 1886 at SBA unfinished: but butterfly looks later. Original]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society, 148 New Bond Street.nd.
[1st exh. 1886 at SBA unfinished: but butterfly looks later. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

paper. W histler w ill send the French etchings soon, and hopes that the Venetian ones for the Fine Art Society More Details
Original

paper. W histler w ill send the French etchings soon, and hopes that the Venetian ones for the Fine Art Society More Details

Original


eight framed proofs and w ill send the ninth 'The Balcony, Amsterdam' on the follow ing day if he w ill contact More Details
Original

eight framed proofs and w ill send the ninth 'The Balcony, Amsterdam' on the follow ing day if he w ill contact More Details

Priory/North Bank/St John's Wood'. Original

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 21 Cheyne Walk, Chelsea,nd. [1891/2?] 'Dear Mr
Priory/North Bank/St John's Wood'. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,nd. [May 1893] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
F203. Original]

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 110 Rue du Bac, Paris,nd. [May 1893] 'Dear Mr Brow n'
F203. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

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Original


heard from Mr Huish, to w hom he replied by telegram, that B. had not received W histler's acknow ledgement for More Details
the cheque of £31. W histler w onders if this has now arrived. Asks him to tell Mr Huish W histler hopes to see
Original

heard from Mr Huish, to w hom he replied by telegram, that B. had not received W histler's acknow ledgement for More Details
the cheque of £31. W histler w onders if this has now arrived. Asks him to tell Mr Huish W histler hopes to see

Original


Original


W histler some money the other day. Tells him to see 'a little head I have sent to the New Gallery. (Society of More Details
Portrait Painters Exhibition). 'W histler had 'An early brow n paper draw ing' bought for him at [Oscar] W ilde's
butterfly).
Crimson Note Carmen. Original

W histler some money the other day. Tells him to see 'a little head I have sent to the New Gallery. (Society of More Details
Portrait Painters Exhibition). 'W histler had 'An early brow n paper draw ing' bought for him at [Oscar] W ilde's
butterfly).
Crimson Note Carmen. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n

Original


Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis, Dorset,nd. [Oct]

Card from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Royal Lion, Lyme Regis,Nov 15 [1895] 'Dear Mr. Brow n'
W histler'.
Original

W histler'.

the w atercolour that he show ed B. done quickly. Asks him to w rite to Mr and Mrs Peck and say W histler w ill be
pleased to see them on Saturday at 3 p.m. Mrs Brow n and 'the pretty child' are coming on Thursday at 10 a.m. More Details
Bordered paper after May 1896. Original]

Bordered paper after May 1896. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

catalogue (Pennells preface BP II c/46 - No Pennell's catalogue 1896-7) omitting the w ords 'from Mr W histler' More Details
and thinks it looks cheap at present. W histler w ants him to send W histler all the proofs of the lithograph of
W histler'.
Date = [Sat 28 Nov] [1895?] No 1896-7. W ritten in black. Bordered paper after May 1896. Original

catalogue (Pennells preface BP II c/46 - No Pennell's catalogue 1896-7) omitting the w ords 'from Mr W histler'
and thinks it looks cheap at present. W histler w ants him to send W histler all the proofs of the lithograph of More Details
W histler'.
Date = [Sat 28 Nov] [1895?] No 1896-7. W ritten in black. Bordered paper after May 1896. t.s. copy by Oliver
Brow n

thinks it might be better to send the latter's to his private address. The cards must be sent to the club this More Details
evening as it only opens at 3 or 4 p.m. Continues w ith instructions for cards to be sent to Mr Clarence
Original

thinks it might be better to send the latter's to his private address. The cards must be sent to the club this More Details
evening as it only opens at 3 or 4 p.m. Continues w ith instructions for cards to be sent to Mr Clarence

Original


Original


Original

t.s. copy, ss.

[& Rev 433. Douglas Freshfield ow ned the Studio in 1905. He might have bought it from Thomson 1896.
Original]

[& Rev 433. Douglas Freshfield ow ned the Studio in 1905. He might have bought it from Thomson 1896. t.s.
copy by Oliver Brow n]
Original


Original


Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Art Society. nd. [1897?] 'You are rather
w anted - and had better slip out now . You can run back again at once-/JMcN W histler'. More Details
[Date (w riting & signature) - later possibly. Original]

[Date (w riting & signature) - later possibly. t.s. copy by Oliver Brow n]

Original

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. 8 Fitzroy Street,June 12 1897. 'Dear Mr Brow n- I w ill
t.s. copy by Ernest Brow n

Original


Original


Original


Original

t.s. copy, 1 4to ss.

Original


Original

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. Craigie, Sutton, Nr Baldoyle, Co Dublin,Aug 23 1900.

butterfly).
Original

butterfly).
MS Whistler LB9 Item 52-53

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street. nd. 'You
might kindly change me the little cheque my man has w ith him instead of his having to go on to the Bank'. More Details
Original

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq., The Fine Arts Society, 148 New Bond Street. nd. 'You More Details
might kindly change me the little cheque my man has w ith him instead of his having to go on to the Bank'.

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq.nd. [1896 x 1900] 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler found B's
Original

Letter from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, Esq. nd. [1896 x 1900] 'Dear Mr Brow n' W histler found B's
See Manfield. Original



cheque- And you may tell Mr Mansfield that if he have such a perfect collection I may borrow !' (signed w ith More Details
butterfly).
[After 12/239 in order. Original]
MS Whistler LB9 - Letters from J McNeill Whistler to Ernest Brown

Binding containing blank pages and guards (used for attaching items w hich have now been removed). Title
stamped on spine. Illustrated bookplate, titled 'Ernest Brow n, his book', pasted inside front cover. More Details
Some of the guards are annotated w ith numbers and notes w hich refer to the previous contents (letters from
James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, 1884-1903).
MS Whistler LB10
Letterbook, containing typed copies of letters from James McNeill W histler to Ernest Brow n, 1884-1903, from
originals in MS W histler LB9, but in different order. More Details
Spine title: W histler letters.
Formerly know n as: Letter book j.
MS Wright
Papers and correspondence of Harold W right (1885-1961). Includes W right’s notes on a number of modern British More Details
artists, e.g. Muirhead Bone, D.Y. Cameron, Frank Benson, F.L. Griggs, and also a collection of materials forming the basis
for W right’s major w ork on Alphonse Legros, painter, etcher and sculptor, and friend of Courbet, W histler and Manet.
MS Wright L137
Letter from G. Matthew Adams to Harold W right, 4 March 1920. Discussing the Legros w orks in his collection,
their price and his evaluation of them as art. Also mentioning his collection of w orks by W histler, Zorn, McBey More Details
and Lepere; also mentioning the Legros collections of Bliss, Ladd and Paul J. Sachs
MS Wright W114
List of Rembrandt, Dürer, W histler etchings in stock at Colnaghi's, 24 Feb. 1944 More Details
MS Wright W134 More Details

Rough w orking notes on w atercolours, estimated values given. Artists include W histler, Briscoe, Lumsden
MS Wright W240
Letter from W. Westley Manning to Harold W right, 30 May 1933. Concerning W histler's signatures and giving More Details
examples of them. W ith an attached press cutting
MS Wright W241
Letter from Katherine, Duchess of Atholl, to Harold W right, 26 Nov. 1953. Enquiring of a dinner in honour of More Details
W histler in 1905, attended by Professor Sir Walter Raleigh
Whistler PH1/252 - Bust of Whistler More Details

Bust of W histler added to Hall of Remembrance of American Artists, New York University, 22 May 1928. Photograph.
MS Whistler PH1/252 - Bust of Whistler added to Hall of Remembrance of American Artists
Bust of W histler added to Hall of Remembrance of American Artists, New York University, 22 May 1928.
Photograph by International New sreel, New York.
Group in front of bust of James McNeill W histler at its unveiling in the Hall of Remembrance of American Artists in More Details
Rotunda, Gould Memorial Library, New York University. Left to right: W. Francklyn Paris, Master of Ceremonies;
Chancellor Elmer Ellsw orth Brow n of New York University; Mrs Gass Gilbert; Edw ard J. Kennedy, President of the
W histler Memorial Committee; Edmond Quinn, sculptor.
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