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presume there is little in it with which you will agree, but I rely on your impartiality. I have not written it without mature reflection and [[?]] & careful observation. And I have the satisfaction of knowing that there is not one among my American Artist friends who does not think mainly as I do. I sent you lately some poems, & have more, if you wish them. I remain truly yours C.P. Cranch. Oct. 20th, 1855 [[end page]] [[start page]] Mr. J. Stillman Esq. New York.