Autograph letter signed : to Belle Greene, 1912 Dec. 24.

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Autograph letter signed : to Belle Greene, 1912 Dec. 24.

Asking her to come to see plans for 13th century chapel he can bring entire from Italy.

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Greene, Belle da Costa, 1883-1950

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