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Collection	Victorian Additional Papers
Reference	VIC/ADD/A/10/85/242
Record Type	Correspondence
Title	Letter from Dr. Kuhlmann, President of the Society of Sciences and Arts in Lille, to Charles Ruland informing him that Robert Bingham has begun his work at the museum.
Date	9 May 1860
Writer	Kuhlmann, Frédéric, Dr.; President, Société des Sciences et des Arts, Lille
Addressee	Ruland, Charles; German Librarian to the Prince Consort
Description	Dr. Kuhlmann reports that on receiving Ruland's letter he took steps to hasten Mr Bingham's arrival in Lille. The photographer is now installed in the museum, and Kuhlmann will ensure he has all the facilities he requires. Dr. Kuhlmann is gratified to hear that the Prince Consort has authorised further trials of silicatisation and silicious paint, and offers to send specimens of the result of his own practical studies.
Place Of Writing	Lille
Language	French
Extent	1 document (4 pages)
Physical Description	Loose manuscript paper; mounted
Access Conditions	Available in surrogate form only
Digitisation Notes	These papers are available online within 'Prince Albert: His Life and Legacy'
Level	Item

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