Description | Encloses drawings found amongst the papers of Mrs Rawson's late uncle, John Read, a former owner of Derwent Hall, in the hope they might be of interest to the Duke. Mrs Rawson explains how the drawings depict suggested alterations in the appearance of the hall and understands they were created under the direction of Sir Francis Chantrey, who was her 'uncle’s frequent guest' to the hall.
7 drawings of the exterior of the hall, showing the propsed alterations, are enclosed with the letter. |