He discusses the chances of Robert Smirke [in the coming Royal Academy election]; Howard has pledged to vote for Mr. Drummond and Reinagle; Nollekens will not pledge to anyone; he thinks Humphries [sic] will vote with them; he has advised Smirke to canvas himself, even to see Soane, but he knows Smirke Sr. is opposed to this; Hoppner will vote for him; Carlisle took a strong dislike of him; he suggests that Farington will enjoy Greville Howard's; Kemble is hoping for money from Lord Mountjoy, who next year comes into£40,000 p.a.; suggests that Robert Smirke could build a castle for him.