“And now, my friends, let me beg that you will favour me with a little account of yourselves. I ardently wish to hear that you are all well and happy, in the full possession of that _true felicity_, which your goodness of heart so justly merits. God bless you both! Mr. Pope unites with me in respectful remembrance to the Baron, and affectionate esteem to the whole family, particularly in respect and affection to Mrs. and Miss Mathew. Adieu: I don’t like to leave off, and yet I hardly think you can read what I have already written. “Ever your most affectionate “E. POPE.” 1798. This year, in consequence of the death of Mr. Green,[286] who had been drawing-master to Christ’s Hospital, I stood candidate for the situation; and, though I was unsuccessful, my testimonials being so flattering, I cannot withstand the temptation of printing them, whatever may be said by my enemies, who may not be able to produce anything half so honourable. “May 10th, 1798. “We whose names are subscribed, having seen specimens of drawings by John Thomas Smith, are of opinion that he is qualified for the office of drawing-master in the school of Christ’s Hospital. I not only think him qualified as an artist, but greatly to be respected as a man. BENJAMIN WEST, PREST. R.A. Being not personally acquainted with Mr. J. T. Smith, I have examined his performances, and I think him well qualified for the above office. J. F. RIGAUD, R.A. I have known him from a child, and think him an honest man and well _qualified_ for the office. JOSEPH NOLLEKENS, R.A. I have long been acquainted with Mr. J. T. Smith’s merits as a good artist and a worthy man. JOHN FLAXMAN, Jun., Sculptor, Associate R.A.; R.A. of Florence and Carrara. We subscribe to the above opinion.--