| Description | Copy letter to Dr. MacGavin from Hope Macdonald, Kepplestone, reminding him of his visit to Kepplestone and to the collection, explaining that her husband had corresponded with J.L. Gerome just before his death, and she would be keen to pursue this business, she has already written to Gerome to say that she wants the portrait, she has just received Frank Holl's self-portrait, and Millais has offered his help, would MacGavin be able to help her approach Gerome, enclosing a catalogue for his interest, she will be leaving shortly for Cannes with her aunt and uncle for her health, she may be able to call in Paris on her return, her sisters send their greetings, 6 January 1886 |