"William Pearson, the 2nd Son, had a high post in the Persian Embassy and after distinguishing himself there for a few years, died near Teheran, before he was 30. There is a beautiful chalk drawing of him by Russell in the possession of your Great Aunt Mary Elliott of Holland Park. She possesses all the family portraits." (*Memoirs of Emily Elliott p2)

William Pearson Elliott 1780-1802 secretary to an embassy to Arabia where he died and was buried in the garden of the Imam of Senna.jpg
Portrait of William Pearson Elliott (1780-1802) by John Russell.