Letter, 1808.

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Letter, 1808.

A long letter to Robert Gilmor about the stultifying effect of America upon the arts, the South Carolina legislature and the current "dullness" of business which enables him to draw and paint. Mentions of a Mr. Gilpin in Rhode Island who has hiven him two of his fathers drawings. [William Gilpin?]

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Fraser, Charles, 1782-1860

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