DLA123-0034 Transcription

Welbeck Abbey,

Worksop,

Notts.

12. Dec. 1932.

My dear Mr de Laszlò

It is so kind of you to write, and I feel I am very fortunate to have been the subject chosen for your most kind offer to paint a portrait for Dundee [2203]^[1]

[Page 2]

You kindly ask me what my plans are – am afraid I shall not be settled in London till after the 1st week in February as I have some waiting to do after [Xmas?] –

Would some time then suit you?

[Page 3]

Will you write and tell me what you would like.

I am leaving here on Wed, and moving about but 5. Stafford Mansions will always find me

yours very Sincerely

Mabell Airlie

Editorial Note:

Mabell Ogilvy, Countess of Airlie, née Lady Mabell Frances Elizabeth Gore; wife of 11th Earl (1866-1956); for biographical notes, see [2203].

22/11/2018

[1] The Dundee City Council commissioned a portrait of the Dowager Countess of Airlie in recognition of her charitable work [2203]; de László gifted this portrait to the city (to be reviewed). Sittings began in London on 7 February 1933.