The wind has been such that it has been impossible for any of them to get under weigh; but I must confess I feel considerably anxious on your account....
"I mentioned in one of my other letters that I had drawn a figure (the Gladiator) to admit me into the Academy.

After I had finished it I was displeased with it, and concluded not to offer it, but to attempt another.

I have accordingly drawn another from the Laocoon statue, the most difficult of all the statues; have shown it to, the keeper of the Academy and _am admitted for a year_ without the least difficulty.

Mr.
Allston was pleased to compliment me upon it by saying that it was better than two thirds of the drawings of those who had been drawing at the Academy for two years." "_November 85, 1811._ I mentioned in my last letter that I had entered the Royal Academy, which information I hope will give you pleasure.

I now employ my days in painting at home and in the evenings in drawing at the Academy as is customary.