Unidentified ALS to Unidentified, August 19, 1894

I believe edited some kind of a
newspaper. The conversation at table
was varied- Mr. S. told us awful
tales about his acquaintance with
lepers. Annie instructed us as to the
enthusiasm we ought to feel for "Trilby"
Mr. Turner told us just what and
how much he ate of puddings and
vegetables, and no meat, when he
was about painting a picture, - also
just what kind of spunges he uses
to wash down his sketches - and
I was chiefly a sympathetic listener.
After dinner, Sterling made his appearance
and Mr. Turner showed us various
sketches - I liked best one in his
own garden in Salem. But he says
he has entirely changed his style -
he is "tired to death of the old way" -
He sent many messages to you - the
only one of any consequence is, that
he wishes you would look at the Munich
photo or [hit?] places and bring him any
catalogues you can find of photographs

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[?] is anxious you might know that she loves the photos you sent her, and
sends love & thanks.

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