Benjamin Webber, Porto, to Ozias Humphry, 25 Newman Street, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/2/61-62

Title

Benjamin Webber, Porto, to Ozias Humphry, 25 Newman Street, London

Date

30 Oct 1777

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

He hopes Humphry's studies in Italy will guarantee his future; he discusses their marriage prospects, which are slim without a fortune, but congratulates Humphry's brother on his approaching happiness; he cannot yet afford to pay Humphry's loan; business is now his sole object in advancing himself and he has the confidence of Mr. Campion, who has amassed a great fortune.

Mr. Offley has almost amassed a great fortune and lives in London surrounded by his family and his art, he recommends that Humphry visit; sends his regards to Mr. Patch, his wife, reminds Humphry that Campion married Mr. Patch's sister.

His life in Porto is dull, he hopes they can correspond often; the Portuguese are behind the world in science and art.

Endorsed: "forwarded 8 Nov 1777, yr. obed. servants Fowke, Evans & Offley & Co."

Associated Material

HU/2/65