Content Description | Has heard from the Cannings that the Denisons have returned from Italy; refers to impossibility of Government purchasing [Hiram] Powers' statue ['America']; comments on for Prince Albert's plan for 'National Institution' at Kensington that will outstrip Sydenham palace; refers to visit to Windsor where he saw work of new Scots painter Mr Phillip [John Phillip]; comments that he has had news of British fleet in Black Sea; sends regards to Lady Charlotte. |