Copley, John Singleton
(b. 1738
d. 1815)
John Singleton Copley to Ozias Humphry, 1775 July 2
John Singleton Copley, Letter to Ozias Humphry, July 2, 1775. Charles Henry Hart autograph collection, 1731–1912. Anonymous gift.
Copley (1738–1815) wrote this letter to English painter Humphry from Parma, Italy. He begins with a discussion of artistic matters and concludes with current political affairs in America, stating his relief that his wife and family have reached England safely. He expresses his concern about the unrest in the American colonies, his fear of possible civil war with England, and his distress for his friends still in America. Copley settled permanently in England shortly after writing this letter.
John Singleton Copley to Ozias Humphry, 1775 July 2. Letter : 4 p. : handwritten ; 24 x 19 cm. Charles Henry Hart autograph collection. Archives of American Art.
John Singleton Copley to Ozias Humphry, 1775 July 2. Letter : 4 p. : handwritten ; 24 x 19 cm. Charles Henry Hart autograph collection. Archives of American Art.
Forms Part of: Charles Henry Hart autograph collection