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[[left side]] Monday. This morning I called on Mr. Roleshoven [[Rolshoven]]. He is a man of the long hair type. Received me very nicely. Rather think I'm a man of importance. He says that Paris ruins most of the young men that go there, and it is his one regret that he staid there so many years. Five months stay would do a man a world of good. [[strikethrough]] Most [[/strikehtrough]] All young men after learning to draw a bit here, he says, go to Paris. [[strikethrough]] S. [[/strikethrough]] ΒΆ There are no great nor healthy schools here. But he tells me that if I took a studio, and started some work under a good master, that is the only reasonable way to work. (study) He told me he would be glad to criticize my work every week. Rolshoven, told me that for at least two months in [[right side]] winter the days are so dark on account of fogs one is compelled to work with artificial lights. Just received your letter dated the 10th. Rolshoven's work is very [[strikethrough]] t [[/strikethrough]] weak. He probably knows a lot, but he can't draw. Sargent has a studio in the same building. I shall meet him as soon as I receive a letter from Mr. Baxter. Mr. Millet has invited me down to visit him and stay over night. I shall go before you receive this note. I have had a suit of clothes made. Dr. Gray says I am the best dressed man in London. Black coat & vest, gray trousers - eighteen dollars. I shall have a dress-suit made. It is most necessary. Bought a new
