I take the Liberty again to address You with a few lines, In my former Letter, I had the pleasure to inform You of the very good reception I met with from Mr: West, his kindness towards me has been continued (I think in a particular manner) ever since, I have forwarded 4 pictures for him, in which I have had the Pleasure to give him satisfaction, am at present about a fifth, which is St: Paul shaking the Viper from his hand, ’tis for the Chapel at Greenwich.

There has been a warm Election in Westminster for a Member of Parliament, Lords Hood, and Townsend were opponents, The Poll was finally closed the 4th: Inst: Townsend had a majority of upwards of 800 Votes, Fox has been very active on the side of Townsend, The Print ships on the occasion are filled with Characatures, and Fox is the principle Man. I have the Honor to remain Sir your Excellency’s most Obedient servant