C. Eastlake, 12 Piazza Mignanelli, Rome, to Sir Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

LAW/4/126

Title

C. Eastlake, 12 Piazza Mignanelli, Rome, to Sir Thomas Lawrence, Russell Square, London

Date

6 May 1823

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

Regarding the King's gift to the new Academy, they are also grateful for the interest shown by Sir William Knighton; he submits a draft letter of thanks for the King (attached) and allows Lawrence to make any alterations required; he suggests Mr. Brockedon as a London agent for the Academy; the £50 given by the Royal Academy has been spent on fitting up a drawing room.

Included with the letter is the draft of a letter of thanks to the King.