J. Northcote, London, to Saml. Northcote, Plymouth, Devonshire
He regrets that his last letter inadvertently distressed Samuel; he admits he is too proud to go to Plymouth if his friends only give him work out of kindness; he has decided to go to Portsmouth and arranges for new clothes;
Sir Joshua's character of
Mrs. Parker appeared in the
Gentleman's Magazine, but Sir Joshua thinks it spoilt; he will send his most valuable drawings by waggon, not sea; Mr. Mudge, watchmaker, told
Miss Reynolds he though Northcote should stay with Sir Joshua longer, she encourages him to travel.