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Letter from the Earl of Bath to Mrs Montagu, dated 15 October 1761, discussing contemporary political events and speaking of his sitting to Reynolds. |
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to get Lord Lyttleton made (illegible) but the general Rumour is, that Lord Milton will have it. I was yesterday with Mr Reynolds & have fixed Fryday next at twelve, to finish the Picture. I have discovered a secret by being often at Mr Reynolds, that I fancy he is sorry I should know. I find that none of these great Painters finish any of their Pictures themselves. The same Person (but who he is, I know not) works for Ramsey, Reynolds & another called Hudson. my Picture will not come from that Person til thursday night, and on Fryday it will be totally finished, and ready to send home. I hope you have had no return of your Head ach, and begin now to think of your Journey towards your sister, that you may be fixing a time for London. I have had a very bad cold, but it is a tribute to the Winter, we all must pay; it has made me so very lame that I scarce stir abroad & I believe I shall never go farther than Hill street, any part of the Winter. I beg my compliments to Mr Montagu, and if you have lately had any letters from Mrs Carter I should be glad to see them.
I am Madam with all possible
respect
London Thursday Oct. 15th 1761 |
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