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John James Abert letter to G. P. A. (George Peter Alexander) Healy, 1842 May 30

Physical Details: Letter : 1 p. : handwritten ; 26 x 20 cm.

Sender: John James Abert (1788-1863)

Recipient: G. P. A. (George Peter Alexander) Healy (1813-1894)

Description: Letter from J. J. Abert to painter Mr. [George Peter Alexander] Healy, May 30, 1842, engaging him to paint a portrait of President John Tyler and one of Senator Preston for the gallery of the National Institution in Washington, D.C.

Forms part of: Research material on George Peter Alexander Healy, 1811-1966

Rights Statement: Current copyright status is undetermined

Citation: John James Abert letter to G. P. A. (George Peter Alexander) Healy, 1842 May 30. Research material on George Peter Alexander Healy, Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.

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Digital ID: 550

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  • Tyler, John

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