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 Rh his father's fame, and thinks that he must be proud of such a work in such hands. As to the picture from Sterne which you desired him to procure for you, he has not yet found where it is; supposes that it may be in the north, and that he may learn from Mr. Romney, who will be in town soon. Mr. B[raithwaite] desires I will present his compliments to you, and write you that he has spoken with Mr. Read concerning the Life of Romney. He interests himself in it, and has promised to procure dates of premiums, pictures, etc., Mr. Read having a number of articles relating to Romney, either written or printed, which he promises to copy out for your use, as also the Catalogue of Hampstead sale. He showed me a very fine portrait of Mrs. Siddons, by Romney, as the Tragic Muse; half-length, that is, the head and hands, and in his best style. He also desires me to express to you his wish that you would give the public an engraving of that medallion by your son s matchless hand, which is placed over