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Lanfield, Pa Oct 3, 1891 Chas. Henry Hart Esq Dear Sir I regret your annoyance at my delay - in removing the "Martyrs in the Coliseum" from the Academy of the "Fine Arts." Positions for works of its size (nine feet wide) are not plentiful It will be removed at the earliest date [[underline]] possible [[/underline]] you may rest assured yours +c P.F. Rothermel