Correspondence
Unit
Benin Correspondence 1897-1923
Date
December 25, 1902
Actors
Source actors
Webster, William Downing
Target actors
Hügel, Anatole Andreas Aloys von
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Correspondence
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
Benin Correspondence 1897-1923
Date
January 20, 1899
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Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
Benin Correspondence 1897-1923
Date
October 14, 1898

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Filename
19021225_Webster_to_AVH_Benin_Specimen_001.JPG
MAA Archive Reference
Doc.511
Sender
William Downing Webster
Recipient
Anatole von Hügel
Date
1902-12-25 00:00:00
Text
To: Baron A von Hügel Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology Cambridge Dear Sir I was sorry not to have seen you the other day, but have sent off case of specimens on approval, you must think I have forgotten all about my promise with regard to Benin specimens, but I have not been well & what is more the majority are on loan, but they will be returned early in January, when I will send you at least £!00 worth, & as much variety as possible. With best wishes of the season, I remain yours faithfully W.D. Webster
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