NPG 404 (1c)
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Letter from Mary Mitford to John Lucas, undated (possibly 1830-1), thanking him for the prints he has sent of her portrait and discussing portraits and printsellers. |
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Mr Haslitt - I have never seen the latter - but his presence would inspire your host - & that would be treat enough. I dined on Saturday at (illegible) Wood where they speak of you with great regard - There was a party of twenty mostly the chief people of the County & I had the pleasure of hearing the family (illegible) greatly praised & admired. They have hung it over the chimney of the dining room - a front light - but still an honorable place, & one where the picture and the artist are sure to be noticed & talked of. How very beautiful the back ground is! I had not seen it before since it was finished I am quite charmed with it as a composition. So are they.
Mr Whittaker ought to have
called on you - but perhaps it may be as well that he (illegible)
notice the matter to his correspondents & leaves the rest
to Mr Colnaghi. Mrs Raggett shall have her print as soon as possible.
Adieu my dear Sir -
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