Reference code
LAW/9/8
Title
[Thomas Lawrence], to Miss Croft, Mrs. ____, near the fort, Hastings
Date
[26 Oct 1815]
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He complains that his refusal to dine or attend gatherings leaves him depressed in Winter; he complains of his reticence in revealing deepest feelings; he is glad for news of Hester Chawner and that they are getting on vigorously in Hastings, he extemporises over the sublime impact of gales on such places; the news from Charing has improved, although their friend is disappointed with Maria, he is worried about their friend's teeth, as he feels decay should not touch her; he claims he will strenuously seek to retain his own health.
Bibliography
Published in "The Life of Sir Thomas Lawrence", D.E. Williams, 1831, vol.1, pp.358, he dates the letter to 1816.