[James Northcote], London, to Saml. Northcote, Plymouth, Devonshire

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Archive context

Showing item 18 of 61 in this group

Reference code

NOR/18

Title

[James Northcote], London, to Saml. Northcote, Plymouth, Devonshire

Date

28 Feb 1776

Level

Item

Extent & medium

1 piece

Content Description

He has received the letter and order for Holmes about the watch; asks Samuel's advice as to whether he should accept Mr. Hunt's invitation to Portsmouth or come straight to Plymouth and begin to raise the money to go to Italy by painting portraits; he is troubled by toothache; Sir Joshua never gave more than 100gs and board to anyone, and this is not enough; a visit to Italy is essential for any student of the art.