[Letter] 1876 June 19 [to Leonard Wells] Volk, Chicago / Geo. P. Healy.

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[Letter] 1876 June 19 [to Leonard Wells] Volk, Chicago / Geo. P. Healy.

Intends to visit Volk's studio to view the Stephen A. Douglas statue and invites Volk to his reception.

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