George Richmond, Chatsworth, to, Julia

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

GRI/3/497

Title

George Richmond, Chatsworth, to, Julia

Date

4 Dec 1877

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Gives details of the journey; was met by Lady Louisa Egerton, who said Richmond was the first person she danced with, he remembers that Lord Carlisle lead it; the Duke is friendly; at dinner spoke with a niece of Lord Harewood; describes his bedroom, the house, grounds and life in general at Chatsworth; ranks Joseph Paxton amongst the great artists.