praying for Miss Poole's perfect recovery, and we both remain, your affectionate,
34.
To William Hayley.
2nd April 1804.
Mr. Flaxman advises that the drawing of Mr. Romney's which shall be chosen instead of "The Witch" (if that cannot be recovered), be "Hecate," the figure with the torch and snake, which he thinks one of the finest drawings. The twelve impressions of each of the plates which I now send ought to be unrolled immediately that you reteive them and put under somewhat to press them flat. You should have had fifteen of each, but I had not paper enough in proper order for printing. There is now in hand a new edition of Flaxman's Homer, with additional designs, two of which I am now engraving. I am uneasy at not hearing from Mr. Dally, to whom I enclosed £15 in a letter a fortnight ago, by his desire. I write to him by this post to inquire about it. Money in these times is not to be trifled with. I have now cleared the way to Romney, in whose service I now enter again with great pleasure, and hope soon to show you my zeal with good effect. Am in hopes that Miss
