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saying that he is very glad you should have the picture which I think as time goes on will not be of less interest or value. I shall be charmed to see you and hear how the great Italian pictures looked to you on your last visit but I am likely to be away till about this day week. I have been suffering from a violent cold these last three weeks & do not expect to throw it off without change of air. When you come I will show you an excellent plan of my own whereby you can place your pictures in any light you please. Certainly I should like Mr Davey's portrait to be seen under fairly favourable conditions in your house for I think it one of my best..., 1 side 8vo., Little Holland House, 7th March