| Description | Letter to Alexander Macdonald of Kepplestone from Frederick Pickersgill, Royal Academy of Arts, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, agreeing to paint a self-portrait for Macdonald's collection, but warning him that 'if I think it is a failure I will destroy it', his wife is somewhat improved particularly after their trip to North Wales, though the weather was not good, 2 November 1882 |