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two copies of the work. — I have mended my pen — I should have 

 sent the Blackwood magazine to you, but I so much expected 

 to see you here that it is yet on my table, and will keep it untill 

 you come. — All my exertions to procure live grouses have been 

 abortive here — I have written to Scotland to a friend and per- 

 haps will have some soon. — The 8th number is now printing and 

 colouring and will be out this month — the 9th is began. — If you 

 are hungry or thirsty when you come to town please make for 

 my [here a word is omitted], and I will try to manage matters 

 in this way. — May I ask what you are doing? — I saw Dr 

 Fraill's [Traill's] son a few days ago — he inquired after your 

 son and family. — I expect a copy of Loudon's magazine this 

 evening. I feel anxious to see what sort of a cut the Doves 

 make, as well as the birds of Washington. — 



With sincerest regards & esteem to yourself and Lady — 

 I am yours most truly 



John J. Audubon. 

 79 Newman Street, 



Oxford Street. 



Audubon to William Swamson 



Londost Thursday July 1828. 

 My dear Mr Swainson, 



Although your last note said that you knew not when I 

 should have the pleasure of seeing you in town, I have hoped 

 every morning to see you that day. — When will you come? — 

 There is a talk of my picture of the Eagle and the Lamb going 

 to her Majesty, Sir Walter Waller has been written to on the 

 subject and every thing is in train to lead poor I like a lamb to 

 Windsor Castle ! — I am told the picture is a grand one but you, 

 my dear Sir, have not said so ! When you come I will show you 

 13 grouses pretty fairly grouped on one canvas, with seven 

 pheasants with a Fox on another, etc. etc. I have worked hard 

 this month from 4 p.m. untill 7 a.m. [sic~\ every day — I re- 

 gretted that your brother did not come to see me — I have a 

 great desire to see you but I cannot at present leave town. — 



