"Our first meeting when I was painting the Rienzi with dark prospects [in 1849]. Egg advised color change, and found Mr Gibbon as a buyer [details]. 2 years later Egg gave me the commission for the Claudio & Isabella. I found the Rienzi 3 years ago in a terrible state [details]. But The Missionaries of same date well preserved. Shall show you picture I've finished too late for this exhibition season." 4 pages (1 piece).