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Documents relating legal matters of the Peacock and Birbeck family.

Letters from William Powell Frith to his sister Jane (Jenny) Keyworth of 6 Clifton, York.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to a recent book fair and the sale of the entire first edition of his book on Leach; also a visit to Ramsgate and reminiscences of his visit to paint the sands there in 1851 - 1852.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to engravings of some pictures; HK Raine; Lucas RA and their high opinion of "Merrymaking" replica, and communication with Henry Bruen PC of Carlow regarding two early pictures.

Letter from Elizabeth Clarke [William Powell Frith's nurse] to Mrs Keyworth relating to how William Powell Frith enjoyed the excitement of the previous day; how his cheerfulness is increasing, and how he has received many gifts and telegrams.

Letter from Elizabeth Clarke to Mrs Keyworth thanking her for a book and an account of a wedding.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to his declining of an invitation to the RA Banquet; a short account of the wedding of one of his granddaughters, and an account of the painting of "The Sleeping Model" in the Diploma Gallery.

Letter from Elizabeth Clarke to Mrs Keyworth (second page appears to be missing) containing an account of William Powell Frith collecting his CVO at Buckingham Palace.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to the discussion of his CVO.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny with an account of him collecting his CVO at Buckingham Palace; his portrait by HKR, and his opinion of HKR as a painter.

Letter from William Powell Frith to Jane realting to Jane's birthday; how the Raine picture has more merit than his other work but it won't do for Jane; reminiscences of the Duke of Wellington at the RA dinner and a visit to Apsley House with Lansdeer, and an account of his visit to Buckingham Palace written by Walter in the Cornhill Magasine.

Letter from Elizabeth Clarke to Mrs Keyworth wishing her a happy birthday.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to an RA book by Caton & Co.; how the CVO is a greater honour than knighthood; HKR's career as a portrait painter, and reading Shakespeare.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to his gift to the Queen of the original sketch for "Ramsgate Sands"; his dislike of being away from his work; his dislike of York; the proposed memorial to the Canon, and hopes to help HKR.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to Laurie's wedding; the wedding presents, including a small copy of his picture of Mary Queen of Scots; HKR's career, and "Derby Day" at the White Exhibition.

Letter from Elizabeth Clarke to Mrs Keyworth with an account of William Powell Frith's 90th birthday and the "At Home" given for him by the Misses Frith.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny thanking her for the birthday present of a muffler, and an account of receiving a telegram from the King.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny wishing her a happy birthday, stating his good health and how the weather is snowy.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to how writing has become difficult; he admires her "penwomanship"; an RA photo taken when he was visiting on of the worst shows ever; how he would like to see "Charles 2" again but does not know its whereabouts, and how he wants to see H. K. Raine's exhibition.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny in which he wants to know if the copy of the woman and child was done by the young lady Raine artist; discussing his plans for a birthday party; spending Christmas with Mrs Clarke; how he has had letters from the Baroness with the comical name and Charlie, and asking about Grace.

Fragment of a letter referring to feeling disheartened about subject pictures and giving the first drawing for the "Ramsgate Sands" to the Queen.

Letter from Arthur Davidson to Walter Frith relating to the King sending his sympathy on the death of William Powell Frith.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to a dinner at the Royal Academy and being named "Father of the Academy", and Walter's play and the actress Miss Granville.

Typed copies of letters between William Powell Frith, his nurse Elizabeth Clarke and his sister Jenny (JAR/3/1 - JAR/3/15).

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny with an account of the funeral of Baron Leighton, president of the Royal Academy.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to his dislike of his nurse; the death of the Queen; the visit of the Emperor of Germany and reminiscences of painting him, and going bald.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to a photograph of the "Merry Wives"; the hanging of his new picture; Waler's wife's illness; the original "Merry Wives" pictureand its exhibition in 1843, and his visit to see it with Etty, and George Raine and his brother.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to being unable to paint due to fog; a Christmas party at Pelham Crescent, and dinner at Isabelle's.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to a copy o f"Ramsgate Sands" almost completed; opinion of "Derby Day"; being given a watercolour painted by his father, and his low opinion of the Whistler collection.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to working on a replica of "Old English Merrymaking"; hears nothing of HKR; interview in Church Family Newspaper, and pains in his feet.

Letter from William Powell Frith to his sister Jenny relating to Raine portrait of his going to RA; his low opinion of it; appearing with a picture of mother and child; continues with replica of "Charles Last Sunday", and how the greatest photographer in London comes to add him to his collection of eminent people.