I now send two pictures, and hope you will approve of them. I have enclosed the account of money received and work done, which I ought long ago to have sent you. Pray forgive errors in omissions of this kind. I am incapable of many attentions which it is my duty to observe towards you, through multitude of employment, and through hope of soon seeing you again. I often omit to inquire of you, but pray let me now hear how you do, and of the welfare of your family. Accept my sincere love and respect.—I remain yours sincerely, Willm. Blake.
A piece of seaweed serves for barometer, and gets wet and dry as the weather gets so.
24.
To Thomas Butts.
22nd November 1802.
Dear Sir,—After I had finished my letter, I found that I had not said half what I intended to say, and in particular I wish to ask you what subject you choose to be painted on the remaining canvas which I brought down with me (for there were three), and to tell you that several of the drawings were in great forwardness. You will
