It is a much harder task to enter now than when Mr.Allston was here, as they now require a pretty accurate knowledge of anatomy before they suffer them to enter, and I shall find the advantage of my anatomical lectures.

I feel rather encouraged from this circumstance, since the harder it is to gain admittance, the greater honor it will be should I enter.

I have likewise begun a large landscape which, at a bold push, I intend for the Exhibition, though I run the risk of being refused....
"I was introduced to Mr.West by Mr.Allston and likewise gave him your letter.

He was very glad to see me, and said he would render me every assistance in his power." "At the British Institution I saw his famous piece of Christ healing the sick.

He said to me: 'This is the piece I intended for America, but the British would have it themselves; but I shall give America the better one.' He has begun a copy, which I likewise saw, and there are several alterations for the better, if it is possible to be better.