THE 
LIFE 
AND 
WORKS 
OF 
BENJAMIN 
WEST. 
CHAP. 
Mr. West arrives in England.-Relative Condition of Artists 
in Society.-Dlr. W est's American Friends in this Country. 
 Of Governor Hamilton and Mr. Allen.- Circumstance: 
jkuvourable to their Reception in the Circles of Fashion.- 
Mr. West's Visit to Batlz, and Excursions to see some of 
the Collections of Art in England.  He settles as a Portrait 
PainterT- Introduction to Burke and Dr. Johnson.  
Anecdote of a Monlc, -tlte Brother of Mr. Burke.  Intro- 
duction to Archbishop Drummond.- Mr. West's Marriage. 
MR. WEST arrived in England on the 20th of 
August, 1763. The sentiments with which he 
shores 
approached the 
of this island, 
were those 
of a stranger visiting interesting scenes, mingled 
with something of the solicitude and aifections