Six letters from Charles Eastlake to Daniel Maclise

- 27 Aug 1847: Eastlake encourages Maclise to battle on with his work 'which I always thought a magnificent conception'. He advises him to keep him going with his fresco for the Palace of Westminster, urging him to make it 'bright enough . for if necessary you can always deepen parts & tone them' and 'you have the recourse of cutting out a part in case of accident', adding that Dyce had cut out parts on two occasions. Eastlake commends his work, stating: 'The example you are setting by your execution is of the utmost value'.

- 5 Mar 1854: Eastlake alerts Maclise to a visit planned in the near future by Prince Albert to see his picture, adding that other commissioners, including Lord Colborne, Lord Mahon, may also come and inspect his work.

- 2 May 1854: Eastlake discusses the price for Maclise's picture, asking whether the artist would be happy with £1,500. To cover all eventualities, Eastlake requests that: 'in addition to the estimate for painting the Conference Hall in fresco, you would name the price for the single oil picture as it is'.

- 6 May 1854: Eastlake accompanies his cover letter with an official offer from the commissioners for a work of art. States that he assumes Maclise has heard also from Cole [Henry Cole, first Director of the South Kensington Museum]. Says he is ready to attend any meeting at South Kensington with Maclise and [Richard] Redgrave.

- 11 Dec 1854: Eastlake extends a dinner invitation on 21 Dec to meet some Academic friends.

- 27 Jan 1862: official letter of payment of £3,500 'for a Wall Painting executed by you in the Palace at Westminster representing the Meeting of Wellington & Blucher after the Battle of Waterloo'.

Correspondence with Emily Driscoll Autographs and Manuscripts negotiating purchase of the letters and a typescript list of 12 letters by Eastlake with 6 of his wife in Driscoll's inventory, which can be sent for approval.