This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...than that which you so generously prize, that there can be no disputing with you while your ideas of art lead to such splendid results. I think a little better of myself that I do not envy the persistent power and style of fellows like you and A who are no younger than me, who have lost it all. I can write no more, I ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1908 Excerpt: ...than that which you so generously prize, that there can be no disputing with you while your ideas of art lead to such splendid results. I think a little better of myself that I do not envy the persistent power and style of fellows like you and A who are no younger than me, who have lost it all. I can write no more, I sincerely believe. After the next six months of proofreading, I shall feel that my work is done. But this is impertinence--I only wanted to thank you for a great pleasure. HAY TO ROBERT LINCOLN. Lafayette Square, Washington, D. C, April 21, 1890. MY DEAR B: Yours of the 8th arrived to-day. Mrs. H and I have been thinking and talking of you and your sorrow for the last month. I am glad to hear that neither you nor Mrs. L have broken down under it. You can never outlive it, but we hope that time may bring you peace, and that memory, which is now nothing but pain, may even become a blessing. The artist who painted our children was J. H W. He has been very successful in several instances, in painting portraits of those he has never seen, from photographs. You will find him most amiable and reasonable in listening to all your suggestions. B----lias got his P A 's out of town with great dexterity; the first act at least of the play is extremely successful. He has had so far an amazing run of luck, if you can call that luck which is brains skilfully used. We have had serious reverses in the elections, so far as I can see without cause. I do not see how matters could have been better managed than H 's administration has done. We have finished our seventh volume. The book will be manufactured this summer. Yours sincerely. HAY TO GILDER. Washington, D. C, June 3, 1890. MY DEAR GILDER: Here is a sonnet which I hope may find favor in the eyes of you--past-...
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