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Catlin, George, 1796-1872

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1796 - 1872

biographical statement

American painter, traveler, and author.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

George Caitlin letter

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233291696]
Identifier: Vault MSS 634
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter dated November 4, 1841 and addressed to Col. Aspinwall, the American Consul. Catlin requests passports for his nephew who is going to Paris, France to attempt to sell some of Catlin's work of the North American Indians.

Dates: 1841 November 4
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / George Caitlin letter

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