T. Putt, Combe, to Ozias Humphry, Old Bond Street, London
On his arrival, after being detained by illness at Oxford, he found he had missed
de Cort, even though he had stayed ten days in Combe. He had taken more than one view and hoped to return, and is currently in Exeter. He hopes to meet de Cort, as the vague criticisms he has heard have not been satisfactory. J. Guard has been critical of his view of Honiton.
The locality is flocking to the sale of Escott, which is apparently secured for a brother of Sir J. Kennaway's who is returning from India. He trusts Humphry has heard of the death of Miss Eliz[? crossed out] Guard.