| Ref No | LDGSL/838/W/16/1 |
| Title | Murchison correspondence: letter from William WYON |
| Date | 26 May 1832 |
| Level | Item |
| Extent | 1 letter |
| Format | Document |
| Description | Murchison correspondence: letter from William WYON, Royal Mint, London, to Francis Chantrey, 26 May 1832. Re: Reacts to Murchison's 'harsh' criticism of Wyon's design of the Wollaston Medal despite his engraving it twice, and wants to know if Council will employ another artist. Includes a sketch of both side of the medal. The letter is annotated by Murchison stating he was ignorant of the circumstances of Wyon's lateness in delivery of the design.
[Letter was enclosed with LDGSL/838/C/7/2] |
| Access Conditions | Access is by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist for further information. |
| Language | English |
| ArchNote | Description by John Thackray; revised by Caroline Lam |
| CreatorName | WYON | William | 1795-1851 | die-engraver and medallist |
| Previous reference | LDGSL 838/M/W16 |