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Collection	Victorian Additional Papers
Reference	VIC/ADD/A/10/85/210
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Dr. Waagen to Dr Ernst Becker expressing pleasure that Prince Albert will accept the lithograph copy of the Perugino painting he offered, and awaiting instructions regarding the painted copy.
Date	19 February 1856
Writer	Waagen, Gustav, Dr.
Addressee	Becker, Ernst, Dr.; Librarian to Prince Albert
Description	In response to Dr. Becker's answer to his previous letter (see VIC/ADDA10/85/209), Waagen expresses delight that Prince Albert will allow him to send him a copy of the lithograph of the painting by Perugino [in Caen]; he will send it via Ludwig Gruner. He awaits further instruction as to the painted copy he mentioned. He hopes to come to England in the summer to continue his work on the art treasures of England, and would be very pleased if the Prince would receive him. A note on the letter records Becker's reply saying the Prince wants to buy the copy painting; he asks Waagen to arrange for its dispatch and to tell him how payment should be made.
Place Of Writing	Berlin
Language	German
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Related Material	For related correspondence, see VIC/ADD/A/10/85/209.
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within 'Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy'
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