Autograph note signed : [n.p.], to Brion [Gysin], 1975 May 8.

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Autograph note signed : [n.p.], to Brion [Gysin], 1975 May 8.

"Dear Brion, Sorry to be tardy in getting this in mail. Have been laid up with severe flu. Enclose the Art in America article. Any comments or questions to artists you can send along would be appreciated. Love, William."

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