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  • George Catlin, Red River, N.M. to D. S. Gregory., 1834 July 19

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    George Catlin, Red River, N.M. to D. S. Gregory.

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    Title: [George Catlin, Red River, N.M. to D. S. Gregory.].
    Date:1834 July 19
    Physical Details: Letter : 2 p. : handwritten ; 20 x 16 cm.
    Sender: George Catlin (Red River, N.M.)
    RecipientD. S. Gregory
    Description: Catlin writes from the Dragoon Camp on the Red River:

    … I am well and in the daily expectation of an [illegible] interesting meeting with Pawnees and Comanches after which I shall make the quickest march home again that I can hopefully make…The public are expecting that I will see these Indians or I should almost be ready to abandon the expectation & come home.

    800 mounted men on these green prairies furnishes one of the most picturesque scenes I ever saw - I would be glad that you could see them. You will see my sketches [at] home.

    Subjects: D. S. Gregory / George Catlin
    Forms part of: George Catlin papers, 1821-1904, 1946
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    Citation: George Catlin, Red River, N.M. to D. S. Gregory., 1834 July 19. Letter : 2 p. : handwritten ; 20 x 16 cm. George Catlin papers, 1821-1904, 1946. Archives of American Art.
    Copyright: AAA Copyright Policy
    Digital ID: 1229


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