Letters to Elijah Hunt Mills
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content: Peale, Rembrandt, 1778-1860
label: Collection Creator
content: Peale, Harriet Cany, ca. 1800-1869
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content: Rembrandt and Harriet Peale collection
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content: Rembrandt and Harriet Peale collection / Series 1: Rembrandt and Harriet Peale Papers / Letters from Rembrandt Peale
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content: (2 letters, transcribed)
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content: 1825
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content: Box 1, Folder 2
dataSource: label: Archival Repository
content: Archives of American Art
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content: Archival materials
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content: The first letter to the Massachusetts senator, dated 1825, January 13, describes the equestrian portrait in detail and expresses Peale's hope that Mills will be able to advocate for the purchase of the painting in Congress; Peale speaks to the issue of national patronage of the arts and expresses the belief that it would enable native artists to "demonstrate their ability....in adding splendour to our National glory." The second letter, dated 1825, January 29, repeats his request for Mills's support.