The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-04-29

Inc 1OllOW1nS correspondence referring 10
Professor Schusseles picture of Esther de-
nouncing Haman" will be read with interest by
the friends of art in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, May 8, 1863 - When you
parted with your many friends on this side of
the Atlantic few years ago. you created no
common void among those most intimately ac-
quainted with you; and now, on your return to
these shores, we, who form a portion of the
number, beg the privilege of rendering you our
hearty congratulations, and of superadding
thereto a testimonial (however inadequate),
which, in view of your partial physical infrmity,
may supply an immediate want, and in some
measure manifest the unalterable sentiment of
esteem entertained on our part for your eminent
personal and professional merits. Trusting that
the benefits of your comparative exemption
from labor during your late sojourn abroad may
in due time be eXhibitedin those creations which
have given so much pleasure to the lovers of the
beautiful in art here in your adopted country
and, above all, that your remaining years may
prove period of restored health, and of un-
alloyed prosperity and happiness to you.
We are your faithful friends,
Caleb Cope, s. H. Horstman, James l.. Clag-
horn, David s. Brown, George Whitney, A. ID.
Jessup, Joseph Harrison, John Sartafn, Will
liam struthers, J. W. Bradley, William G.
James G. Hand A. j. DreXel, Samuel Welsh
George s. Pepper, Henry Seybert, Franklin
Peale, John Rice, A. NJ. Stevenson, Henry g.
Morris, George w. Childs, John Bohlen,
Samuel Huston Jay Cooke, E. w. Clark.
PHILADELPHIA, May 15, 1S6S.-Dear SIR
address myself to you in preference, because
you have known me a longer period than any of
the other gentlemen who did me the honor of
meeting me at Mr.. Sartain's, and from a convic-
tion that you will justify me in case my motives
should be misinterpreted by any one. GER
tainly appreciate the sympathy and kindness
which prompted you and the other signers of
the testimonial which you handed me, but can
find no reasons which entitle me to such con-
sideration. Feeling highly honored by the
warm interest thus manifested towards me- |
sincerely trust that it will not be construed into
false pride that l think it to be my duty to
decline the pecuniary part of this testimonial,
as self-respect will not permit me to accept that
| to which feel have no claim whatever.
Although not independent, yet have in my
more sunny days laid up a little for the rainy
| ones to Gomez besides, / am still able to work,
and think, as always thought that as long as
man can provide for himself he has no excuse to
tax Others for his wants | entreat you to pre-
sent TO these gentlemen my declining of their
generous gift in such a way that they will take
no offense, because it would grieve me most
deeply should | lose only portion of their
esteem and friendship, which | so highly prize
Hoping that you will do me this great favor, and
continue towards me the same cordial feelings
which you have always shown, and which are so
precious to me, and trusting that should there
be the least appearance of ungracousness you
will excuse it, remain, with the greatest respect,
and with deep feelings of gratitude, your most
devoted servant, G. SCHUSSELE.
To James L. Clagh0rn, Esq.
| The letter from Professor Schussele resulted
| in making his friends more desirous to give eX-
| preston TO their regard in some way, and after
| consultation, they concluded upon giving him
an order for painting, the subject to be left to
| his own judgment, said painting to be presented
to the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, and
a committee was appointed to carry out the
| same.
| PHILADELPHIA, April 20.-J. L. Claghorn
I Chairman-Dear Sir:-I hereby acknowledge re-
ceipt of your check for g., the completion OF
the sum for the painting of "Queen Esther de-
nouncing Haman." l
| am at a loss to find suitable words to expires:
my thanks for the kind and considerate compl
ment which my friends have pleased to tender
me in such an honorable form. / leave it to you
who have always been so kind to me, to be tn,
interpreter of my feelings of gratefulness tC
those who have given me on this occasion sucl
| a high token of appreciation OF my feeble merits
i remain, with the highest regards to you and
to the friends who have thus so highly honoreC
me, your and their most humble and obedien
servant. G. SoHUssELE.