Thos. Lawrence, to [Joseph Farington | Archives | RA Collection

Archive context

Royal Academy of Arts Archive
1. Sir Thomas Lawrence, PRA, letters and papers
  1. Autographs volume 2

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Reference code

LAW/2/20

Title

Thos. Lawrence, to [Joseph Farington

Date

[7 Aug 1812]

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Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

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He awaits the results of the efforts of Mr. Briggs [ a reference to financial matters]; yesterday Lord Wellesley showed him a letter from Lord W., which is now in the papers, he says Wellington writes like a soldier and provides further observations; he, with Mr. Edridge, are to enter into Wellesley's folly and will have to paint the "Goddess", admitting she has her share of earthly beauty.