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Reference code
NEWB2/068
Title
Bethell, (Hon.) Richard - correspondence
Date(s)
- 1920 - 1922 (Creation)
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0.5 cm, 21 letters
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(23 April 1869 - 7 August 1949)
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Correspondence from Hon. Richard Bethell (1883-1929) relating to the purchase of items at auction including scarabs and rings; a quarrel Newberry had with Howard Carter over the sale of items; letter stating his intention to sell his entire Egyptian collection due to lack of money; letter about a prehistoric pot purchased by Bethell.
Note:
MSS 4/101 is also numbered 7a
MSS 4/103 is also numbered 7
MSS 4/104 is also numbered 15
MSS 4/106 is also numbered 287
MSS 4/110 is also numbered 233
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Former reference code
MSS 4/93-113