Reference code
RAA/SEC/12/23/21
Title
Frederick William B. Pike, Louise Villa, 103 Alma Road, Windsor, Berks., to the President
Date
27 Feb 1914
Level
Item
Extent & medium
4pp.
Previous reference codes
1183
Content Description
The correspondent, a wood carver, requests the support of the RA. He has laboured hard in the service of English wood carving, producing items for Royalty and providing work for poor but clever 'lads'. His life's work has been pawned for £50 and he is now in poverty. Bemoans the state of the Thames vallery and the design of new river boats.