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French, Daniel C., 1850-1931 to John Sherman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01802.01 Author/Creator: French, Daniel C., 1850-1931 Place Written: Boston, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 May 1886 Pagination: 3 p. : docket ; Height: 20.2 cm, Width: 24.5 cm Order a Copy

Indicates that his price for a marble bust sculpture is $1000. Informs that he will be in Washington D.C. soon to finish a bust of Vice President Henry Wilson and can stay to begin Sherman's if he so desires. Gives his preferred timing and scheduling for sittings. Thanks him for commissioning the bust and complimenting his skill.

French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931
Sherman, John, 1823-1900

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