Lawrence, Russell Square, to Mademoiselle Croft, chez Monsr. de Chanteau, sons Intendant Militaire, Lille

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/9/36

Title

Lawrence, Russell Square, to Mademoiselle Croft, chez Monsr. de Chanteau, sons Intendant Militaire, Lille

Date

6 Aug 1827

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

Regarding her post; he apologises for his lack of letters, but he has little energy left once he has finished painting; sends his regards to her neice; he is upset that [Mrs. Wolff] is unable to come to the exhibition as "I always paint for her eye & taste"; he fears gravely for the health of Mr. Canning, and went to his house but did not see him, his death will be a great blow to the country, notwithstanding his opinions on the Catholic question.