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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101013-37
Title
Letter regarding engraving a portrait for Mr John Pintard
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- London Augt 24th 1814 (Creation)
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1 page
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English
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Summary: This page contains a letter from W. S. Leney of New York, dated August 24th, 1814, responding to Mr John Pintard's inquiry about the cost of engraving a portrait from a miniature. The letter discusses the pricing and the process, mentioning that portrait engraving is not their usual line of work, but offers to arrange it at cost. There are also pasted notes about the size and price range for the portrait.
