St. Gaudens, Augustus To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: disdain and reluctance to engage in a certain "part of the work" process St. Gaudens wishes to avoid. [Carbon Copy]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC06343.309 Author/Creator: St. Gaudens, Augustus Place Written: New York, New York Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1894/06/17 Pagination: 1 p. + dock. 26.4 cm x 20.2 cm Order a Copy
"...[O]n second thought I feel that perhaps I ought to do it, to prevent some fellow's inflicting a monstrosity on us, of course if there is anything of that character in the busts you have seen let me know, and I will go up for forms sake see them too, and abide by whatever kicking is necessary."
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