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Holford collection. It contains fine specimens of works by many of the eminent masters. After supper Mr. Jefferys, the apothecary across the street, came over to see our sketches. He was very much pleased with them. And we had quite a pleasant chat. 23rd: Father painted at the Danberries Pass pictures. Mother sewed. Lilly and I had toothache. In the afternoon we went to Hampstead Heath in a cab. There are men and boys, who hire donkies all nicely saddled and bridled for children to ride and you always see them standing in rows or groups waiting with the greatest patience, while their master run after the carriages that arrive for business. Father hired a couple for us, and we had a nice ride of a mile for a sixpence. This was quite an even for us. I thought this way of going would suit perfectly for a long journey on a hot day. It being a most beautiful afternoon we had a remarkably nice time. In the evening Lilly had a tooth pulled by Mr. Jeffrey's. Jan: 24th. Father went on with his picture. And in the afternoon finished Mrs: Turner's portrait. It is an excellent likeness. Mr. Jefferys called upon us

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with three ladies, tow of them from Wales. They saw the sketches and pictures, and were very much pleased with them. Sunday Jan. 25th. Father had a headache, but as it got better by after dinner, I got a cab, and we all went up to Hampstead Heath, and had a very pleasant ride, and walk on the Heath. Jan: 26th. Father went on with his Stanberries picture. Went to Hampstead again. And took a long walk. We discovered a fine grove of pines, which father admired very much. Lily had another tooth pulled. Jan: 27th. Father finished his Stanberies picture. Mother cut out a dress for Lily. After dinner, Mr. Wyatt, the old gentleman that lodges on the story below us, come up to see the pictures and sketches, and he expressed himself greatly pleased with them. Jan: 28th. Father went to draw money, and see Abott Lawrence. After dinner Mrs. Turner took us to see Mr. Shoolbread's drygoods store, which is the largest establishment in London. It is situated on the corner of Totenham Court Road and Grafton st: There are two hundred men