OF

John Singleton Copley

AND

Henry Pelham

1739-1776

THE MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

1914

COPYRIGHT, 1914, BY THE MASSACHUSETTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Published November 1914

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September 12. Peter Pelham, Sr. to Peter Pelham, Jr.

Learns of his marriage. Feels slighted and forsaken by his children.

unforgiving. Has seen Captain Woodside. Family news and messages.

1741

July 4. PETER PELHAM, SR. TO PETER PELHAM, Jr. .

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Is not

Has written more than once. Peter in Carolina. Lady Deloraine. Sister Mes-

senger unable to assist. A box not shipped as intended by Helena. His own

health and necessities.

September 1. HELENA PELHAM TO PETER PELHAM, JR.

Has been much unsettled. Family intelligence. The overlooked gifts. Good

accounts of young Peter.

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February 19. Peter Pelham, Sr. TO WILLIAM PELHAM

Thanks for his letter.

February 19. HELENA PELHAM TO PETER PELHAM, JR.

Gifts sent by Rello. Her position.

February 19. HELENA PELHAM TO PENELOPE Pelham.

Letter with gifts.

October 12. Peter Pelham, Sr., TO PETER PELHAM, JR.

Death of sister Baker. Peter's good behavior in Carolina.

1743

July 20. PETER PELHAM, SR. TO PETER PELHAM, JR.

Letters probably intercepted. Family news and wishes.

1748

October 3. HELENA PELHAM TO PETER PELHAM, Jr.

Wishes to hear often. Messages.

1749

November 30. PETER PELHAM, SR. TO PETER Pelham, Jr.

Difficulty of writing. His residence and good wishes.

1750

September 10. CHARLES PELHAM TO PETER PELHAM, Jr. . ...

Is at Newport. Some matters of business.

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June 30. WILL OF PETER PELHAM, SR. .

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October 8. THOMAS AINSLIE TO COPLEY

Picture gives satisfaction. Can find occupation at Halifax.

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February 15. HELENA PELHAM TO CHARLES PELHAM

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Has not heard from him for a long time. Her picture considered. Writing not

the agreeablest thing for her. Burial of General Whitmore.

September 30. COPLEY TO JEAN ETIENNE LIOTARD.

Wishes to obtain some Swiss crayons. Art in New England.

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1763

January 7. SAMUEL FAYERWEATHER TO COPLEY.

Judge Leigh's picture.

April 24. PETER TRAILLE TO COPLEY

Directions for sending picture.

1764

January 24. COPLEY TO CHARLES PELHAM

Smallpox in the town.

November 12. THOMAS AINSLIE TO COPLEY

A child's recognition of portrait. Offers hospitality.

1765

January 25. COPLEY TO A Mezzotinter

On making a print of Dr. Sewall. Proposals.

February 25. COPLEY TO THOMAS AINSLIE.

Will not be able to visit Quebec. Love for his art. Human and Nature's

beauty.

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Sends "Boy with the Squirrel" for exhibition. Disturbances caused by the

stamps.

October 18. J. POWELL TO COPLEY

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Case of artists' materials.

1766

April 28. PETER PELHAM TO COPLEY.

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Parting. Messages to family. Situation in Barbados. Prospects for a painter.

August 4. R. G. BRUCE TO COPLEY

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Opinions of West and Reynolds on picture. Suggests a visit to Europe. Friend-
liness of West.

August 4. BENJAMIN WEST TO COPLEY.

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Criticism and praise for picture. Advises another exhibition piece. Oil painting
superior.

On invitation to Barbados. Intends to visit Europe. Opinions favorable to his

picture.

October 13. COPLEY TO BENJAMIN WEST

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Appreciates his praise. Wishes a correspondence.

November 12. COPLEY TO BENJAMIN WEST

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Conscious of shortcomings. Will try to complete something for next exhibition.
Difficulties to be met. As to visiting Europe. Painting in Italy. A mezzotinto of
Sewall.

June 11. R. G. BRUCE TO COPLEY

1767

Arrival of the portrait. Opinions of West and Reynolds. Suggestions on

method. Messages.

June 20. BENJAMIN WEST TO COPLEY

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Demands on his time. Various opinions on his picture. Mezzotinto scrapers.

June 25. R. G. BRUCE TO COPLEY

His portrait and the impression made. A more pleasing subject wanted. A

visit to Europe.