Reference code
NOR/18
Title
[James Northcote], London, to Saml. Northcote, Plymouth, Devonshire
Date
28 Feb 1776
Level
Item
Extent & medium
1 piece
Content Description
He has received the letter and order for Holmes about the watch; asks Samuel's advice as to whether he should accept Mr. Hunt's invitation to Portsmouth or come straight to Plymouth and begin to raise the money to go to Italy by painting portraits; he is troubled by toothache;
Sir Joshua never gave more than 100gs and board to anyone, and this is not enough; a visit to Italy is essential for any student of the art.