Reference code
CHA/1/5
Title
Robert Wood, Cleveland Row, to William Chambers, near the Seven Stars, Branford Butts
Date
22 Aug 175[7]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Historical Background
Chambers was appointed architect to the Princess Augusta at Kew, and architectural tutor to George, prince of Wales in 1757.
Content Description
He had called with Mr Carter, son of the Secretary of State for Ireland, he wanted a "trifling" front, but is gone now. He congratulates Chambers on the compliment paid to him by the
Prince, and on his friendship with
Lord Bute. He will be eating beef or mutton everyday at 4 o'clock,
Ramsay wants to meet him when convenient.
On the reverse are rought sketches for architectural projects and sums relating to building materials.