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Concerning army recruitment.

Signed by [Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of] Somerset; [Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of] Sunderland; [Henry Grey, Duke of] Kent; H[enry] Boyle; [Sir] J[ohn] Trevor; T[homas] Trevor; Ja[mes] Vernon; J[ohn] Howe.

London, Vere Street, 'near Oxford Chappel'. Sent to Sir Edward Littleton at Fedgeley [Teddesley?] Coppice, Staffordshire. - Apologises for not finishing any more busts. Has had to finish the statue of the Duke of Somerset and some other things to keep his men at work. Has finished four busts for Littleton: Milton; Sir Isaac Newton; Locke; and Bacon; now promises to begin that of Sir Walter Raleigh. Describes work and reason for delays.

Has called on Mr Wilson to see the portrait of Littleton's wife, as Littleton desired, and likes it very much. Ends with wishes for good health of both Littletons.