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be the best mode of obtaining it - I am alluding to an exchange of pictures generally amongst the artists, to be regulated upon some equitable principle that should be agreed upon.  I am at this time carrying it into practice here with several artists but it is best when done with artists living at a distance.

[[sideways]] Archer B Durand Esq
             82 Duane Street
             New York
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and where their pictures  is bought before strangers to whom such artists are but little known - you will excuse a long letter and should it be necesary to revenge yourself, treat me in like manner.  I will excuse it-
   I shall contrive to send you on the Balance of the ultramarine by my son in law, the first time he visits Phila.
J.S.