Willie [B. Richmond], The Barnes, Sunderland, to Laura Richmond

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

RI/1/19

Title

Willie [B. Richmond], The Barnes, Sunderland, to Laura Richmond

Date

21 Jun 1864

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He went to Durham with one of the tutors at the University, who introduced him to the organist who in turn allowed him to play the organ, which is cramped and not suitable for Bach. He lives among the mining villages, which are neat and clean, although the people are almost black with coal and half naked.

His pictures are progressing, but the children are trying and the pictures large. Discusses their shared childhood and her newly married status, his imminent marriage.