Went with the servile to see paintings for Sale. First to a widow lady's, who had nothing that pleased me but a queen of Hungary and the portrait of a Spanish gentleman of the last century. Her asking price, 30 Napoleons each. Then to a superannuated old man - who had a number of good things, which he claimed to be the work of Michelangelo and other great masters. All these Italians that have paintings are more or less charlatans. Made Mr. David Weber an offer, which he sends me word that he will accept.

So, have for 30 Napoleans - the Nyruh Syrene a half figure - robust and as large as life, flying from Pan - by Gaval— Liberi. The other a Madonna - the infant saviour and St. John. The design excellent, and the chino scuro well managed. Nothing can be more graceful than the Madonna - the position in which she is seated, and the expression of her countenance - of this last purchase I feel somewhat proud -