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West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 to June Porter re: sending three pencils used in creating religious works

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07030 Author/Creator: West, Benjamin, 1738-1820 Place Written: London, England Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1818/09/23 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 22.4 cm, Width: 18.4 cm Order a Copy

(Pencils not included.) Written on Newman Street of London

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