W.P. Frith, Park Village West, to T. Miller
Concerning Bolton and the use of 'fat oil' as a vehicle; talks of the
Athenaeum and its ability to get purchase information on the
Academy exhibition; discusses the critical response to work, is surprised that the "Quixote" is liked; is working on a sketch of
Hogarth,
Egg and
Ward think highly of it; hears that Egg's 'Catherine' is greatly improved.