[copy] W. Parsons to Mrs. Isabella Hadfield

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/2/51

Title

[copy] W. Parsons to Mrs. Isabella Hadfield

Date

4 Feb 1777

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Historical Background

Loss in question is the death of Charles Hadfield, the husband of Isabella Hadfield.

Content Description

He is sorry to hear of her loss, but asks why she has not acquainted her daughter Mary of his offer of marriage, as the time approaches of her return to England, he knows she has no fortune; young artists are finding it very hard to find work at the moment and he has just bought a house with a north light.

Associated Material

HU/2/55