W.P. Frith, London, to T. Miller
That 'Quillebeuf', by
Turner (acquired by Miller), is a splendid picture, mentions the Turners and
Claudes at the
National Gallery, eulogises Turner; Birchill has not called on
Mulready; describes working on his picture, his thoughts on painting and the politics of the
Academy, mentioning an opinion voiced by
Egg; provides news of how his friends progress, mentioning Egg,
Phillip,
Webster and Mulready ("a queer varmint");
Mr. Eden is keen to have the picture through the agency of
Ansdell, but shall not.