Author:
John Leighton, artist and illustrator
Publication details:
12 Ormonde Terrace, Regents Park, May 1873.
One page, cr. 8vo, fold marks, good condition. There's a brief note at the top saying Ist draft of a letter regarding a 'Lay' Secretary for the Royal Academy probably Leighton but a smaller hand thanin the Letter. Text of letter: Here we have had a case somewwhat akin to yours - Dr Bence Jomes F.R.S. was long 'Honorary Secretary' of this Institution - Mr B. Vincent being the 'Assistant Secretary' - Thus the Institution may be said never to have had a secretary pure and simple (in name).
