He thanks Lawrence for the gift of £50, this will help him greatly; he has just recovered from a long illness and has commenced work; he has begun to model
Titania & the changling boy; he has finished modelling two tondos,
Aurora me by Zephyrus and
Zephyrus and Flora; Mr. Gabriella brought the
Duke of Devonshire to see him, the Duke said he only bought sculpture that was nearly complete, but he has purchased indifferent work from Italian artists, he later told
Mr. Kirkup that he would consider purchasing from Gott; asks to be introduced to the
Duchess of Devonshire; has been forced to give up his studio to
Mr. Westmacott Junr..