Letter, 1870 June 6, Luzern, Switzerland, to Lyman Trumbull.

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Letter, 1870 June 6, Luzern, Switzerland, to Lyman Trumbull.

Is grateful for Trumbull's influence in Washington circles; hopes to paint a picture of Jackson and Taylor; discusses his recent works including a painting of Longfellow and a life size study of President Grant; describes two statues finished by Miss Ream in Rome.

3 p. ; 22 x 14 cm.

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