| Description | Written from Townshend House, North Gate, Regents Park, N.W., dated 31 December. Alma-Tadema sends New Year greetings and informs Henschel that Barnay is in New York. He writes about the exhibiton of his works at the Grosvenor Gallery; whilst he regrets that several paintings from the USA had to be omitted due to high customs duty he is happy with the overall result. He sends personal news, writes about the weather, and writes of Henchel's high reputation. |