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French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931 to John Sherman

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01802.04 Author/Creator: French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931 Place Written: Florence, Italy Type: Autograph letter signed Date: April 23, 1887 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; Height: 20.5 cm, Width: 27 cm Order a Copy

French asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.

French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931
Sherman, John, 1823-1900
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

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