Minutes of board meeting held on 12th February 1869
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Minutes of a board meeting held on 12th February 1869 in which the following was discussed: a special meeting due to the death of the first Director of the Gallery, George F. Mulvany. A letter from the Treasury in regards to money sought by the Gallery for its expenses for the year. The board declined to purchase a painting offered by Mr John Galloway and received a letter from Mr J.R. Marquis applying for the position of Director of The National Gallery. The board gave its approval to a painting by Velazquez, acquired by the late Director from Mr James Whatman. A letter of commemoration for George F. Muvany is read, and the board agree to begin the search for a replacment during the next meeting.
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National Gallery of Ireland
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| Title | Minutes of board meeting held on 12th February 1869 |
|---|---|
| Creator | National Gallery of Ireland |
| Date | 12/02/1869 |
| Type | Component |
| Ref | IE NGI/INST/1/1/2/38 |
| Level | Item |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 4pp |
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