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"Mr. Nollekens requests that Mr. Collin will pay a quarters rent that wwas due at Xmas last for a house in his occupation on or before Wednesday next twelve o'clock at noon."

Reminding him that his rent is due. Written on the verso of a Royal Academy printed communication.

Writing that he has been ill for the past week and has had to call the doctor.

Asking him to send a pamphlet (largely illegible).

Saying that he will have the pleasure of showing 'his collection of old Marbles' to her and her company tomorrow.'

Telling Mr. Smith that Mr. Haslam, apothecary at Bethle Hospital, will allow him to visit the patients there 'in a private manner' so he can draw them. The visit '...will give you a thorough knowledge of character, and enable you to give a justness to the sketches you may draw...be sure you pocket your pencil...The Imperial King [an inmate] is a fine study, and will make an excellent picture...'. Sunday.

Asking Triphook to print off 50 copies of the enclosed list as usual.

The author is probably James Forrester, the Irish landscape artist at Rome. Long and detailed letter about British painters in Italy. Mentions James Barry. Also mentions a copy of Piranesi prints ordered by Nollekens and discusses the political situation, "I sincerely hope that England will triumph over her rebellious sons who indeed seem to deserve a heavy chastisement".

Asking for his company tomorrow.