[copy] Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, to Charles Eastlake, Rome

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/4/167

Title

[copy] Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, to Charles Eastlake, Rome

Date

19 Nov 1823

Level

Item

Extent & medium

5 pieces

Content Description

He agrees with the sentiments laid out by eastlake in his letter regarding the finances of the British Academy in Rome and is prepared to be the trustee of the English funds; he is sure that the Royal Academy will vote a annual grant; he will subscribe 10gns. a year personally; he regrets that Consalvi has lost his place in the Italian Government; he has bought the collection of architectural casts formed by Mr. Saunders, the large Griffon is not in the collections and he enquires how much it would cost Mr. Gott to cast the original; he sends regards to Mr. Kirkup and sends his thanks for Canova's hand.

Associated Material

LAW/4/164