Item 1: Your recent work, which I saw in my recent visit, are "fine examples of the passionate landscape." 3 pages (1 piece), signed Fredk. J. Shields from Ordsall Old Hall, Salford.

Item 2, presumably enclosed with item 1: Will this do? If not, I will write another. Brown's and Rossetti's should help; perhaps Ruskin. Praise; you will do better work yet. Best to family (wondrous old grandmamma). 3 pages (2 pieces), signed Fedk J. Sheils [written from Ordsall Old Hall].

Letter of condolence on Smetham's death. 4 pages (1 piece), signed Frederick Sheilds, written from Siena House, Lodge Place, NW.