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Saying that he cannot dine with Humphry. With autograph address panel in Henry Fuseli's hand, annotated by Upcott.

Asking him to send Coxe's travels by the bearer, adding 'it was presented to the King last Wednesday.' 14 May. (Referring to one of the many volumes of travels by William Coxe, 1748-1828).

To Peter Perchard? Apologizing for being unable to wait on them due to "not being sufficiently recovered from a severe indisposition".

About some pictures sent for exhibition.

Regarding a draft for 100 pounds and sending Mrs. Nollekens' good wishes. Written on the verso of a printed communication announcing the next meeting of the Royal Academy for 21 December 1798 at the Free-Mason's Tavern.

About putting up a monument to Joseph Nollekens's memory, in Paddington Church, with design suggestions by Kerrich. William Behnes was the eventual designer of the Nollekens monument. The letter includes a pen and ink sketch of the monument, probably by Kerrich.

Introducing Mr. (Joseph Michael) Gandy, an architect and member of the Royal Academy.

Presenting a copy of his book on Nollekens; with a second copy for the London Institution, where Upcott was a sub-librarian from 1806 to 1834.

Portrait of Sir Ralph Abercromby.

Portrait of Sir Eyre Coote.