He leaves shortly for Rome; he gives an account of his life in Vienna, his small circle of [mostly English Diplomat] friends, the necessity of visiting in the evening; comments of the multiplying signs of his age; his success increases and he thanks his friends and the
Prince Regent; the artists of Vienna encourage him, but the lack of competition means he keeps the
Academy exhibition in mind to keep his senses keen; he was surprised, but glad, at the news of
Robert Smirke's marriage, regrets that he did not marry; he asks for his thanks to sent to
Mr. Thomson for his letter,
Westmacott has also written;
Colnaghi, who is to publish the print of
Princess Charlotte sent a print by
Mr. Dawe who appears to have copied Lawrence's portrait; he asks how the works of
Hayter appear in the British Gallery, Rome did him no good; he echoes
Philips's high opinion of
Harlow and writes at length on his former pupil, he believes Harlow had fine casts of the
Elgin marbles.