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R 1898-1916 Private, 010-0003

Sender: Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/03/1912
Letter from Edward Tennyson Reed to de László in which he encloses a cheque for the Artists' Benevolent Fund Dinner. He promises to send de László a drawing (in exchange for the inscribed photograph of Admiral Togo [110587] de László had previously sent him, see DLA010-0004) once his exhibition, which the King recently visited, closes
R 1898-1916 Private, 010-0004

Sender: Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/02/1912
Edward Tennyson Reed asks de László for a photograph of his portrait of Admiral Togo [110587]. Togo had been a friend of Reed's father, a naval architect who designed battleships for the Japanese. In return, Reed will exchange a Punch sketch of his. Reed also sends a private view ticket for his exhibition of drawings at the Dudley Galleries, he mentions Theodore Blake Wirgman's loss, and ends the letter by expressing his "profound admiration" for de László's work (DLA010-0021 was previously archived with this item)
R 1898-1916 Private, 010-0021

Sender: Reed, Edward Tennyson (1860-1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/03/1912
Edward Tennyson Reed thanks de László for the inscribed photograph of his portrait of Admiral Togo [110587]. He hopes de László will attend his exhibition, from which he can choose a drawing in exchange for the Togo photograph, and he encloses a cheque for the Artists' Benevolent Fund Dinner (item was previously archived with DLA010-0004)
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0005

Sender: Shaw, Catherine M.

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
03/07/1912
Letter from Catherine M. Shaw to Lucy de László asking if de László will make the acquaintance of a Hungarian singer who the author has been working with on some music and who is in straightened circumstances
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0018

Sender: Strong, Susan (1870-1946),Korbay, Ferenc Sándor (1846 - 1913)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
30/08/1912
Letter written by Susan Strong on behalf of Ferenc ("Feri") Sándor Korbay, the Hungarian composer who was a great friend of de László’s. Strong explains that Korbay is ill with a chill and gout, but that he wishes de László to keep the evening of 11th September free for dinner and to go and hear his overture at the Queen’s Hall. Strong also mentions photographs of the "great portrait", which is presumed to be that of Korbay [3390], painted by de László in July 1912
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0035

Sender: Kay-Shuttleworth, The Honourable Rachel Beatrice (1886 - 1967)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
05/12/1912
Letter from the Honourable Rachel Beatrice Kay-Shuttleworth on behalf of a committee of Sophie Weisse's former pupils at Northlands School to de László regarding framing and photography of [2097]. They would like a "plain oak frame" in the style of "Mr Watt's frames" rather than a Louis XIV one, and for the portrait to be photographed and reproduced in Emery Walker's "photogravure process"
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0049

Sender: Slater, Jessie

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
21/10/1912
Letter from Jessie Slater thanking de László for the "beautiful picture", a "cherished treasure" which she will take back to Africa. She congratulates the artist on the birth of his son, John
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0053

Sender: Kay-Shuttleworth, The Honourable Rachel Beatrice (1886 - 1967)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/10/1912
Letter from the Honourable Rachel Beatrice Kay-Shuttleworth to de László thanking the artist for his letter in which he wrote of his completion of the portrait of Sophie Weisse [2097]. She will come to his studio to see the picture and to discuss framing once back in London. She congratulates de László on the birth of his son, John
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0054

Sender: Kay-Shuttleworth, The Honourable Rachel Beatrice (1886 - 1967)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/07/1912
Letter from the Honourable Rachel Beatrice Kay-Shuttleworth on behalf of the Committee of the Old Northlanders Club to de László regarding the commission of [2097], a portrait of Sophie Weisse, Headmistress and founder of Northlands
S 1899-1916 Private, 011-0066

Sender: Kay-Shuttleworth, The Honourable Rachel Beatrice (1886 - 1967)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
28/11/1912
Letter from the Honourable Rachel Beatrice Kay-Shuttleworth to de László regarding the portrait of Sophie Weisse [2097], which the artist's maid let her in to see in his absence. She asks de László the price of the frame and enquires about copyright
W 1893-1916, 012-0005

Sender: Wall, Annie

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
03/07/1912
Letter from Annie Wall asking if de László would agree to take on a young Swedish painter, Berggren(?), as a student. "For years now he has had a wish, a fervent wish, - 'It has always been my dream', he said - 'to become a pupil of Fülöp László'", writes Wall. She passes on a greeting from Cardinal Rampolla and praises de László's picture of the Cardinal [4511]
W 1893-1916, 012-0018

Sender: White, Frederick Anthony (1842-1933)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
19/12/1912
Letter from Frederick Anthony White thanking de László for the reproduction of his portrait of Wilhelm II. White writes of his hope that by January 1913, they will "congratulate each other and all the world on the passing[?] of the war-cloud which can only cease to be ominous when these conquerors & conquered and the ambassadors of all the powers have succeeded in untying a very tangled skein"
W 1893-1916, 012-0026

Sender: White, Frederick Anthony (1842-1933)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
22/02/1912
Letter from Frederick Anthony White to Lucy accepting de László's invitation-—despite numerous demands of the year thus far-—to the Artists' Benevolent Fund Dinner. White adds that he has "no doubt that Mr László finds Welbeck pleasant quarters for painting" (de László was, at the time, staying at Welbeck Abbey, Worksop, family seat of the Duke and Duchess of Portland)
W 1893-1916, 012-0027

Sender: White, Frederick Anthony (1842-1933)

Recipient: László, Mrs Philip de [née Lucy Madeleine Guinness] (1870 - 1950)
07/05/1912
Letter from Frederick Anthony White confirming his attendance at the dinner (likely the Artists' Benevolent Fund Dinner, see DLA0012-0026) and enclosing a cheque (DLA012-0028 was previously archived with this item)
Letter from Mme Leó Lánczy to de László, Hungarian & German 1928-1929, 031-0009

Sender: Lánczy, Madame Leó [née Janka Lázár formerly Lusztig; other married name Madame Gusztáv Szászy-Schwarz] (1852 - 1921)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
04/12/1912
Meeting arrangements postponed due to de László’s health. References to impending war.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0010

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
01/11/1912
Harkányi has sent copies of Andor Kozma's article. Reference to Oakley Williams' article in "The Pall Mall Magazine". His son, János, is eager to see his father's portrait [111091]. Reference to current political events.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0011

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
22/10/1912
Harkányi congratulates de László on the birth of his son, John. Emile Remy has been paid. Reference to an article by Andor Kozma. Looking forward to the arrival of his portrait [111091].
Letter from Baron János Harkányi to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0012

Sender: Harkányi, Baron János (1859 - 1938)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
23/11/1912
János Harkányi agrees to give the study portrait of his father [5572] to the Nemzeti Szalon on 6 December, and to lend the large portrait [111091] for the Spring Exhibition the following year.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0013

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
14/09/1912
Harkányi asks de László to let him know when his child is born (John de Laszlo was born the following month). Reference to a heliogravure. Mentions Andor Kozma and Count Khuen-Héderváry.
Letter from Baron Frigyes Harkányi to de László, Hungarian & German Letters 1934, 035-0014

Sender: Harkányi, Baron Frigyes (1826 - 1919)

Recipient: László, Philip Alexius de (1869 - 1937)
27/07/1912
Harkányi's London travel plans.