J. Wolcot, Truro, to Ozias Humphry, Mrs. Sledges, Covent Garden, London

RA Collection: Archive

Reference code

HU/2/57

Title

J. Wolcot, Truro, to Ozias Humphry, Mrs. Sledges, Covent Garden, London

Date

9 Aug 1777

Level

Item

Extent & medium

2 pieces

Content Description

He has received much news of Humphry while he was away, the account provided him by Collett, the Genoese consul was particularly enjoyable; he is certain that Humphry will be successful in oils; as he is a "dabler" he requests to have two heads, one in watercolour, the other in oil, for his instruction, the piece of Humphry's he already has is held sacred; he sends some stanzas, "long since penned" (verses on verso).

Physical Characteristics

Folded, torn

Associated Material

An engraving of the poet and satirist lies adjacent to the letter.