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VANBRUGH, John (1664-1726). Autograph letter signed ("J Vanbrugh") to Edward Southwell, Castle Howard, 1 December 1713.
Two pages on bifolium with integral transmittal leaf (205 x 265mm), laid into a larger sheet (dampstain, folds, reinforced along left margin with paper).
The architect of Blenheim Palace writes to his client on the construction of Kings Weston House. Vanbrugh opens observing Southwell's "satisfaction you say you have in walking about your rooms on the rough floor," and expressing his surprise that the work on the new house had gone on so quickly. Vanbrugh then offers his thoughts as to "your vaults under the great parlour and Bedchamber," recommending that "the whole ground floors [be] vaulted, besides the good look of vaults in in that floor and the security from fire. But I cannot see how you can well avoid Vaulting under the great Stairs, because the paving won't be steady upon Timber." Construction of Kings Weston House was completed in 1719.
Two pages on bifolium with integral transmittal leaf (205 x 265mm), laid into a larger sheet (dampstain, folds, reinforced along left margin with paper).
The architect of Blenheim Palace writes to his client on the construction of Kings Weston House. Vanbrugh opens observing Southwell's "satisfaction you say you have in walking about your rooms on the rough floor," and expressing his surprise that the work on the new house had gone on so quickly. Vanbrugh then offers his thoughts as to "your vaults under the great parlour and Bedchamber," recommending that "the whole ground floors [be] vaulted, besides the good look of vaults in in that floor and the security from fire. But I cannot see how you can well avoid Vaulting under the great Stairs, because the paving won't be steady upon Timber." Construction of Kings Weston House was completed in 1719.