Discusses animal drawing showing expression.

Asks BR to make two drawings of dogs to show expressions. Discusses expressions of hostile dog and caressing dog.

Will attempt to draw the two expressions CD wants.

Thanks for kindness. BR must not think of trying until he feels inclination and strength for task.

Sends sketches of expressions in two dogs.

Comments on drawings of hostile dog and affectionate dog.

Sends small gift of money.

Will himself correct the details on the woodblock CD finds acceptable. The second one followed CD’s instructions, contrary to his own experience.

Will try again to draw the expression of a pleased dog.

Thanks for CD’s books [unspecified].

Sends a drawing of dog’s expression for CD to approve and return.

Comments on drawing of dog. Will get it engraved [see Expression, pp. 52, 53].

Will send MS of Expression to printers next week.

Will need to see proofs of his drawings.

Flattered to be mentioned in introduction to Expression [p. 26].

Thanks for Expression.