My first impression after receiving your letter, in answer to mine about Mr Coffee, was that I wou’d not let him go; on account of your reluctance, but upon more reflection, I determined otherwise. I had experienced that he did not give much trouble, I was sure he wou’d give an excellent likeness, and was satisfied it wou’d be a great gratification to thousands of your country men to possess it. If you cou’d be induced to believe this, I am sure you wou’d pardon the manner in which I have used the discretion you gave me. I had a further view. I understand there is no likeness of your excellent daughter, and felt very anxious that this opportunity shou’d not be lost, of preserving the likeness1 of a lady, who is the ornament of her country & to whom her numerous friends are so warmly and deservedly attached. Mr Coffee, has executed Mrs Wickham’s & Mrs Nicholas’s with great success.