| Description | Account for the new church of St John's, Longside with original letters, 1852 - 1853. Including:
Letter, William Hay, architect, to Robert Chivas, 18 King St, Toronto, 18 December 1852. Listed in NRAS survey as:
'Has sent working plans and specifications for the church; has tried to keep expenses down consistent with required accommodation and 'a proper regard to correct Ecclesiastical design of the simplest character'; there is no ornament 'but what is really useful and proper and of the most substantial character'. Total cost under £1,500, with saving of £75 - 80 by shortening the tower and giving it a pyramidal roof; sketch of the same;'
Letter, E.I.R. Gordon [unknown initials] to [R. Chivas?] Sidmouth, 14 October 1853. Subject matter includes the church bell and font;
Receipts from Alexander Stuart, builder, Peterhead, and other tradesmen, for work on new church, 1853. |