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- Letter to John Trumbull from Andrew Robertson, July 25, 1818 - Andrew Robertson, a miniature-painter from Scotland, wrote fellow artist John Trumbull asking for help with a family dispute. Andrew's brothers, Archibald and Alexander, had had a falling out since immigrating to America in the 1790s. Andrew tried to remain neutral but had not heard from Archibald. He implored Trumbull to contact Archibald and deliver a letter and parcel that hopefully would repair the breech.
- July 25, 1818
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Letter to John Trumbull from Andrew Robertson, July 25, 1818
Andrew Robertson, a miniature-painter from Scotland, wrote fellow artist John Trumbull asking for help with a family dispute. Andrew's brothers, Archibald and Alexander, had had a falling out since immigrating to America in the 1790s. Andrew tried to remain neutral but had not heard from Archibald. He implored Trumbull to contact Archibald and deliver a letter and parcel that hopefully would repair the breech.
- Letter to John Trumbull from Elkanah Watson, February 15, 1825 - Elkanah Watson subscribed to purchase a print of John Trumbull's painting, <em>Declaration of Independence</em>. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Watson had paid half, but was unable to complete his payment. In this letter, Watson appealed to Trumbull's "liberality" to either reimburse the amount already paid or wait for payment until Watson's "fortune shall be more propitious."
- February 15, 1825
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Letter to John Trumbull from Elkanah Watson, February 15, 1825
Elkanah Watson subscribed to purchase a print of John Trumbull's painting, Declaration of Independence. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Watson had paid half, but was unable to complete his payment. In this letter, Watson appealed to Trumbull's "liberality" to either reimburse the amount already paid or wait for payment until Watson's "fortune shall be more propitious."
- "Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798 - American artist John Trumbull finished <em>The Battle of Bunker's Hill</em> and <em>Attack of Quebec</em> in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- 1775
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"Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798
American artist John Trumbull finished The Battle of Bunker's Hill and Attack of Quebec in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed <em>Declaration of Independence</em>, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.
- February 05, 1821
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Letter from John Trumbull to Rufus King, New York, New York, 1821
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. As Trumbull completed Declaration of Independence, he authorized Asher Durand to create engraving plates of the painting and sent a print to the Capitol Post Office. Trumbull hoped prominent, patriotic citizens, like Senator Rufus King, would approve of the engraver's talent and the print's artistic merit and purchase one.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Theodore Dwight, 1818 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. <em>Declaration of Independence</em> depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. In this letter, the self-described "overworked" Trumbull informed Theodore Dwight -- a partner who would help sell prints of the work -- that the painting was, at long last, finished.
- September 28, 1818
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Letter from John Trumbull to Theodore Dwight, 1818
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. Declaration of Independence depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. In this letter, the self-described "overworked" Trumbull informed Theodore Dwight -- a partner who would help sell prints of the work -- that the painting was, at long last, finished.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Valentine Green, London, England, 1811 - American artist John Trumbull finished painting <em>The Earl of Angus Conferring Knighthood on De Wilton</em> while living in England in 1810. He wrote this letter to Valentine Green hoping that this work would be exhibited and sold. A sale would be welcomed. Because of the growing diplomatic divide between the U.S. and England, Trumbull had few portrait commissions and had fallen into debt.
- January 01, 1811
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Letter from John Trumbull to Valentine Green, London, England, 1811
American artist John Trumbull finished painting The Earl of Angus Conferring Knighthood on De Wilton while living in England in 1810. He wrote this letter to Valentine Green hoping that this work would be exhibited and sold. A sale would be welcomed. Because of the growing diplomatic divide between the U.S. and England, Trumbull had few portrait commissions and had fallen into debt.
- John Trumbull's Account Book of Subscriptions for the "Declaration of Independence" Print, 1818-1823 - In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. <em>Declaration of Independence</em> depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. Trumbull began taking subscriptions for an engraving of this painting while he completed it. Among the subscribers listed in Trumbull's account book were several original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- 1818-1823
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John Trumbull's Account Book of Subscriptions for the "Declaration of Independence" Print, 1818-1823
In 1817, the U.S. Congress commissioned John Trumbull to paint four Revolutionary-era scenes for the Capitol. Declaration of Independence depicts the presentation of Thomas Jefferson's document to the Continental Congress in 1776. Trumbull began taking subscriptions for an engraving of this painting while he completed it. Among the subscribers listed in Trumbull's account book were several original signers of the Declaration of Independence.
- "Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798 - American artist John Trumbull finished <em>The Battle of Bunker's Hill</em> and <em>Attack of Quebec</em> in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- 1775
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"Explanation of the Two Prints Representing the Battle of Bunker's Hill and the Attack of Quebec," 1785-1798
American artist John Trumbull finished The Battle of Bunker's Hill and Attack of Quebec in 1786 while studying in England. He hoped to sell prints of these two history paintings and produced this broadside promoting the works.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Robert Troup, London, England, 1811 - American artist John Trumbull had fallen on hard times in 1811 while living in England. He hoped to receive money from Mr. Buckley who sold prints of Trumbull's works in America. Unfortunately, Buckley had also fallen on hard times. Trumbull wrote to Robert Troup in New York asking him to track down Mr. Buckley and recover the prints and make the best settlement possible.
- June 13, 1811
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Letter from John Trumbull to Robert Troup, London, England, 1811
American artist John Trumbull had fallen on hard times in 1811 while living in England. He hoped to receive money from Mr. Buckley who sold prints of Trumbull's works in America. Unfortunately, Buckley had also fallen on hard times. Trumbull wrote to Robert Troup in New York asking him to track down Mr. Buckley and recover the prints and make the best settlement possible.
- Letter from John Trumbull to Charles N. Robinson, New York, New York, 1834 - John Trumbull sold Charles Robinson a proof print based on his painting, <em>Declaration of Independence</em>. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Unfortunately, after sixty days, Robinson had not yet paid. Trumbull wrote this letter urging Robinson to send the money owed immediately.
- February 14, 1834
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Letter from John Trumbull to Charles N. Robinson, New York, New York, 1834
John Trumbull sold Charles Robinson a proof print based on his painting, Declaration of Independence. (The painting was commissioned for the U.S. Capitol and Trumbull authorized engravings to make extra money.) Unfortunately, after sixty days, Robinson had not yet paid. Trumbull wrote this letter urging Robinson to send the money owed immediately.