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Informing him that the bust of Gregory's father (William Gregory, 1766-1840) has arrived safely.

About the inscription on the bust of his father and including instructions about sending the bust to Holyhead (from where it would be transported to Ireland and Coole). Richard is presumably the eldest son of Robert Gregory (1729?-1810) East India Company director and politician, of Coole Park. The bust is doubtless of his late father.

Signed: Penrick (?). Asking him when the bust of his wife will be finished.

"I will beg of you to send one of the plaster busts to Mr. Rowlands ... I mean it for a New Year's present ... I send you a hamper of game & wish you a happy New Year ..."

Arranging to meet.

On his own behalf and that of Mr. Richard Bagot about "properly and safely" packing the busts of Mr. Pitt and arranging their delivery by Wakeman's Waggon. 13 September.

About pedestals, presumably for busts. He will "leave the Pedestals entirely to your taste - the room in which they are to stand is not very lofty - part of the furniture is gilt, therefore I think a little gold in the letters would have a more appropriate appearance - perhaps it might be mixed with brown...". 10 October.

Arranging to meet him. With a sketch by Nollekens on verso of a design for a monument.

Asking that Mr. Tierney's place at the Academy dinner be given to the Polish Prince Bariatinsky.

Inviting him to see his Italian pictures and English miniatures. Discusses the painter Jan Griffier (the elder). Not the letter quoted in the printed text opposite.