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JOHN LA FARGE,
51 WEST TENTH STREET,
NEW YORK.

CABLE ADDRESS,
"SAMOA," NEW YORK.

matter; if it understands one in a poor light, it may look better in a stronger one. And a portrait to hang at home need not be filled to the glare of our galleries, which have no privacy, & in so far are false.

Again, I am delighted & I wish you many happy Xmases & New Years [[?amazing?]]and handsome work.

Yours [[?]]
John La Farge

Remember me to Mrs Alexander.

John White Alexander