The Royal Bounty Grant was a God send to him, but he would not object to its augmentation, which would bring him great joy. His grant was thanks to the offices of
John Tweed. He lists the persons of high station who he believes would help him,
Lord Buckmaster, Viscount [Cohen?],
Mr. Asquith,
Aston Webb,
John Singer Sargent and
Charles Sims, he then returns to his hopes for a place in Rome.