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Having thus far spoken for myself, give me leave now to ask you a question for M^r Flaxman senior. A gentleman went the other day into his shop, & bespoke two casts of the Bust that M^r Flaxman made of you some time ago, & \my/ a Medallion of M^r Romney. Now this Gentleman only left his Name, which is M^r Smith, & M^r Flaxman does not know where to find him, I have called at M^r Romneys, & he says he knows not who it can be, & M^r F. would be much obliged to you for any information you could give him.. he said he was an old acquaintance of yours, & he is a \tall/ handsome young man – I must now bid you adieu for to day as M^r Flaxman will add a postscript & I will add a line or two on the first page tomorrow. with love to all beleive [sic] me ever your most affectionate. T Hayley—

Dear and Kind Friend

I thank \you/ most cordially for the pains you was att, [sic] to serve me, concerning the latter Monument of S:^r W:^m Jones, for I assure you I feel the same satisfaction and gratitude for all your endeavours to serve, me as for those in which I have profited by Your Success, well knowing, that there never was a more zealous friend, and certainly if any labour, any sacrifice on your part would obtain the End, your friends would always be as sure of the advantage as they are of Your good wishes but I am ashamed when I think of the pains and expence which the former Monument cost you, at present I cannot think of the Services you would, but of those only which you have rendered, and for them I will endeavour not to be ungrateful; besides my Dear Friend I ought to be well contented with what I have, and rejoice in the prosperity of others; Thomas is well and diligent, the Bust of Minerva I hope will be finished to welcome your next Visit during the Exhibition — pray remember me kindly to Mary — God keep you in constant health & happiness – I have the honor to remain

Dear Sir your Affectionate & obliged

J Flaxman