With the greatest pleasure I inform You that my reception with Mr. West was to the summit of my wishes; his performances open a Field for me which I think will render me the greatest services, especially with his good advice.

Mr. West and Family are at present at Windsor where he is finishing the Paintings designed for the Castle, from an invitation of his, I had an opportunity of seeing them in their proper situations, together with many other things well worth my attention.

The many elegant performances in the Fine Arts have afforded me great satisfaction, I beg leave to remind You of the Statuary at Westminster Abby the execution of many of the pieces having both astonish’d and delighted me.

Mr. Stewart to whom I was recommended gives me every instruction relative to the Portrait branch.

Having with the greatest Pleasure given You an account of my success, I beg leave to return You my most sincere thanks for your great interest in my favor, and I hope from the tenor of my conduct in future, I shall have the great happiness always to merit your future countenance. I have the honor to remain Your excellency’s most obedient humble Servant