Humphry's letter was delivered by
Mr. Townley, he waited until he had something to share with Humphry, regarding the painting, before responding; he discusses the practicalities of copying
Correggio's flesh-tones; he puts the harmony of the picture down to Correggio's use of ultra-marine; he has met up with Mr. Norton and his companions and Mr. Allen, who has already set off; best wishes to the Hadfields, and to "Mr. what is his name", who fell in love with Miss Matthews.