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Bissell, George E. (fl. 1875-1895) to Benson J. Lossing re: Colchester Monument; traveling to Rome

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07025.03 Author/Creator: Bissell, George E. (fl. 1875-1895) Place Written: Poughkeepsie Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 21 December [1895] Pagination: 3 p. 19.5 x 11.7 cm Order a Copy

Writes of Colchester Monument and a planned trip to Rome where he will embrace "The atmosphere of art, which I suppose must make artists of all who inhale it".

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