[Vwoolf] G.E. Watts Bequest to Adrian Stephen

[danelljones at bresnan.net]

So, I happened upon an article in the Daily Telegraph  Courier, Tuesday, 6
June, 1905, p. 7, that lists Adrian Leslie Stephen as a recipient of a
one-thousand pound bequest from G.E. Watts. 

 

This bequest is not mentioned in Jean McGibbon's bio (nor, I think in any
other source, but I haven't don't an extensive search.) 

 

As far as I can tell, Virginia, Thoby, and Vanessa received nothing. George
Duckworth got Watt's portrait of Julia, and "Miss Annie Prinsep" also
received a thousand points. (Is this a cousin of the Stephens?)

 

There is a portrait of Adrian as a schoolboy that Watts did (included in
McGibbon's bio).

 

A thousand pounds is quite a substantial sum. (Also worth noting, Watts only
leaves his cook and housekeeper 150 pounds each). 

 

So, why Adrian?

 

I'd love to hear your thoughts!

 

Danell

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