CollectionFarington Papers
ReferenceGEO/ADD/15/273-285
Record TypeCorrespondence
TitleLetters from Sir Thomas Lawrence to Joseph Farington
Date12 March - 17 August 1809
WriterLawrence, Thomas, Sir
AddresseeFarington, Joseph
DescriptionGEO/MAIN/273: Lawrence is sorry that he missed Farington's brother. 12 March 1809
GEO/MAIN/274: Arranging a meeting. I bring with me something you will be pleased to see. But I tell you what - a picture of Rembrandt, painted at the same time and of the same size and manner as Mr. Angerstein's. 1 April 1809
GEO/MAIN/275: Arranging a meeting and asking Farington to be punctual. 7 April 1809
GEO/MAIN/276: Lawrence writes of the discomfort of Edward's illness - 'his room close to the door of the parlour and Carlisle's coming' means he cannot welcome Mr Taylor [possibly John Taylor, 1757-1832]. 18 April 1809
GEO/MAIN/277: Lawrence invites Farington for dinner. 'I send you Cobbett and with him Cadell and Davies's Number'. 7 May 1809
GEO/MAIN/278: His brother and brother-in-law are in town. His sister is ill, but recovering. 11 May 1809
GEO/MAIN/279: Lawrence and Faringon are to call at Albany for Mr. Smirke and Lysons, but do they go by coach or by water? 16 May 1809
GEO/MAIN/280: Arranging for Farington to meet with Lord Lonsdale. 18 May 1809
GEO/MAIN/281: Lawrence asks to accompany Farington to the theatre. 27 May 1809
GEO/MAIN/282: Asks Farington to see his pictures on the way to the Strand. 28 June 1809
GEO/MAIN/283: Lord Castlereagh [1769-1822] is on his way to visit Lawrence. 9 August 1809
GEO/MAIN/284: Sends paper to Farington, "The superior gallantry of our soldiers you will find some little consolation for what at present appears defeat in our commanders". 12 August 1809
GEO/MAIN/285: Richardson is to visit Lawrence. 17 August 1809
LanguageEnglish
Extent13 documents
Physical DescriptionLoose manuscript documents; mounted
Document Image

GEO_ADD_15_160-355_273-285.pdf

LevelFile
    Powered by CalmView© 2008-2024