Letter from Charles Jervas to Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington

This material is held atThe Devonshire Collection Archives, Chatsworth

  • Reference
    • GB 2495 CS1/147.0
  • Dates of Creation
    • 2 July 1719
  • Physical Description
    • 1 sheet

Scope and Content

The author writes to Lord Burlington that he has a constant expectation of being dimissed at the Court of the Exchequer and finds it trying his patience. He also writes that his painting is keeping him busy enough that most men would not mind the delay in dismissal. He mentions Tom Carter being chosen for the town of Trim and the vacancy at Lismore where Lord Burlington is absolute. He adds that he has friends who wish to see him in parliament and he believes Lord Monmouth and Mr Bruce would announce their interest for him. He asserts the advantage the seat would give him as a painter. He lets Lord Burlington know he will hear an answer via [Alexander] Pope. Written from Mary's Abbey, Dublin. Signed 'Charles Jervas'.

Administrative / Biographical History

Charles Jervas (also Jarvis; c. 1675 – 2 November 1739) was an Irish portrait painter, translator, and art collector of the early 18th century.