William L. Sheppard, Richmond, to Belle Harrison, Brandon, 1893 February 23
Scope and Contents
Scope and Contents
Invitation to Sheppard "to come to Brandon and make a copy of the portrait of Colonel Byrd"; Sheppard's "duties as a teacher at the Mechanics Institute" in Richmond; desire to have certain measurements of the portrait noted on a piece of transparent paper; difficulties encountered in making a full length portrait of Byrd from Belle's picture; sketch of Byrd included in the letter. 3 pp. ALS.
Dates
- Creation: 1893 February 23
Creator
- From the Collection: Ritchie, Thomas, 1778-1854 (Person)
- From the Collection: Ritchie family. (Family)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 6.50 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository