Reference code
LAW/1/202
Title
T. Lawrence, Greek St., to Joseph Farington, Parrs Wood, Didsbury, Manchester
Date
30 Nov 1808
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He has just returned from
Sir Francis Baring's in an abortive attempt to paint his grandchildren; he sketches Sir Francis's opinions on the Spanish campaign and contrasts them with his own; he discusses
Carlisle's forthcoming election; he thinks the
Academy avoided a mistake in not electing
Bell, his character is intemperate and the Academy is not wanting in intemperance;
Robert Smirke is doing well.