Charles Atkinson, [London], to Henry Crabb Robinson, [London], 6 December 1865.

H. C. Robinson Esqr

6 December 1865

Dear Sir,

       Mr Slater the sculptor has deposited here for inspection a bust of Flaxman by the late Mr Joseph. It appears to me a fine work, very full of character, more so than any other bust of Flaxman that I have seen.  It exhibits the great Sculptor in somewhat advanced age, & such as he was probably seen by his surviving contemporaries I have shewn it to Mr Foley he thinks highly of it, & is of opinion that it ought to be in the Flaxman collection. Do you know the bust? if not would you be so good as to comeUniversity College University of London,         

Text: MS. ADD. 105: Flaxman Letter Book, 1860-65 (copy), University College University of London.