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his Uncle sat to Mr Stewart for his second portrait, he had placed in his mouth a new set of teeth, formed entirely of heavy sea-horse ivory, to imitate both teeth and gums, and supported by massive springs so uncomfortable as to prevent his speaking but with great difficulty.  Mr Stuart was not aware of the cause, and told me that he [[strikethrough]] had [[/strikethrough]] never had found a sitter so difficult to engage in conversation a Talent in which this Artist was peculiarly eminent.  The teeth were now at fault and were ultimately rejected.  The old set was made in 1790 by Mr Greenwood of New York, whose Son possesses one half of it - the other half I have seen in the possession of Dr Chs A Harris of Baltimore It is beautifully made - neat and small

[[stamp]] ARCHIVE OF AMERICAN ART [[/stamp]]

This Second Original is now the property of the Boston Athenaeum, where it enjoys the reputation of being the Standard Portrait ... I am concious that no one living is more capable, and certainly cannot be more willing than myself to apreciate and acknowledge the merit of this portrait, notwithstanding its massive breadth. I have had full opportunity to make an accurate copy of it; and it affords me satisfaction to present it as a