He has had a great party visit to see the picture [at Sir Joshua's house], including the Bell family, Miss Huxham and Mrs. Phillips;
Sir Joshua is to go to Plympton with Miss Palmer to become an alderman; he continues to spend time with the Wingfields; he advises against varnishes, he did not learn much at Mr. Hooper's as he only coloured birds for a short time to keep himself fed.