Ellames informs Gibson that the statue of 'Sappho' had arrived safely, and had been unpacked in the presence of
Solomon [Gibson], who had replaced a small piece of drapery under the right arm, which had become detached. The discolouration was not as bad as Ellames had feared. The work was much admired. Ellames had heard that Gibson's 'Hera' had also been spoken of highly by the cognoscenti. He concludes by discussing the method of payment for the work.