Add. MS a/213/21
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8 Dec. 1834
Part of Additional Manuscripts a
AS has received a subscription for the purchase of the Thomas Allan collection of minerals to be deposited in the University of Durham. AS is to give two guineas towards its purchase: 'I hope Allan's noble collection will not be broken up'. WW should come and visit him to view the wealth of architecture [Norwich]. Letter is written on the verso of the printed prospectus for the purchase of the Allan Collection of Minerals.