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[handwritten in pencil at an angle across the top of the page is the word Copy]
Logansport Cass Co
Mr G. Slocum Indiana Octbr. 14.th 1839.
Dr Sir:
It was with regret that I found on
my arrival at Peru, that you had passed me on the canal which
precluded me from entering into an understood arrangement for the
painting the portraits of your sister and her daughters. I remained
a day at Peru anticipating your return, as I doubted not for a
moment, you would have deemed necessary to [crossed out have end crossed out] enter[crossed out ed end crossed out] personally
into a compact with me. Your not returning placed me in a dilemma
from which I did not scarcely ' " how to disengage myself.
I, of course could but feel surprised when Mr. Miller informed me
that you had commissioned him to pay but $20 for a portrait of the
"Captive", a price so low, that the greatest novice in the profession
would have aspired to a greater sum.
I left Logansport at a time that illy suited me for a trip to the
Mississinawa, as I was extremely busy, - but your non residence in the West
made your wishes assume an urgency that I complied with.
Mr. Miller, I regret to say was too busy to accompany me, I was
disappointed at this circumstance, and I felt somewhat induced to
abandon the painting, and accede to the proposition of Mr. Miller - for
me to go up to the village in the winter. Upon reflection however, I
thought, that the uncertainty of life was a consideration, and that should
I neglect to catch the likeness now, that the liniaments [lineaments] of your Sister
would not only be lost to you - but to the thousands in whom her likeness
would excite the greatest curiosity.
Under these circumstances, I was prompted to visit "Deaf Man's
Village" a foot too, as I could not conveniently get a horse (though I
afterwards found that you rode a horse to Peru which I might have
rode back) I arrived at the village alone and as you may
suppose very much fatigued, the weather being extremely warm.
It was here I met with difficulties - your sister and her daughters could
Object Description
| TCHA Identification Number | 2-23(20) |
| Purdue Identification Number | gwb2f23i20 |
| Title | Letter, 1839 Oct. 14, Logansport, to J. Slocum |
| Creators |
Winter, George, 1810-1876 |
| Contributors |
Slocum, Jon |
| Description | Handwritten letter (copy) , incomplete From: [George Winter], Logansport, Oct. 14, 1839 To: J. Slocum AL, 3 p. (one sheet, folded) |
| Description Continued | Discussing difficulties with receiving proper payment for his portrait of Frances and her daughters. He journeyed to Peru and waited there to meet Slocum, who never appeared, in order to settle with him upon a price for the prospective portrait. He was distressed that Slocum had given a Mr. Miller only $20 to pay G.W., an insultingly small amount. G.W. paid his visit to Frances at an inconvenient time for him, but felt that the uncertainty of her health and Slocum's limited time in Indiana dictated an early trip. G.W. made the journey alone and on foot, which was very tiring in the hot weather. Frances and her family then refused to be painted, as they had expected Slocum to return with G.W., and in his absence doubted G.W.'s legitimacy and feared they would be charged for his work. Only under great pressure did Frances consent to sit, but the daughters would not let themselves be painted. He would also have liked to sketch the grandchildren, the log house, and the scenery, and indeed attempted to sketch the house but was forbidden by Frances. Indians are superstitious about having their likenesses made. G.W. went then to Chief Godfroy's where Godfroy and Brouriette both saw and approved of the portrait. G.W. will charge Slocum no more than he would have for a portrait done in his own studio; the canvas will measure 29x36 inches, which will allow him to include Frances' hands. The charge will be only $75, even though due to his absence he lost the chance to paint the son of Walker (Ewing's partner). He will begin the work the next day and hopes to do credit with it to his reputation as an artist. |
| Subjects |
Winter, George, 1810-1876--Correspondence Slocum, Francis, 1773-1847 Painting Indians of North America Superstitions Business & finance |
| Repository | Tippecanoe County Historical Association |
| Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
| Date of Original | 1839-10-14 |
| Extent of Original | 3 p. ; 25 cm. |
| Language | eng |
| Collection | George Winter Collection |
| Date Digitized | 08/09/2006 |
| Type | text |
| Format | JP2 |
| Capture Device | Epson Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner |
| Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
| Resolution | 300 ppi |
| Color Depth | 24 bit |
| Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
| URI | ark:/34231/c6zk5dmz |
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| Title | page01 |
| Repository | Archives and Special Collections, Purdue University Libraries |
| Rights Statement | Images in the George Winter Collection should not be used without written permission from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. To obtain reproduction rights and prices, contact the Tippecanoe County Historical Association at info@tippecanoehistory.org |
| Language | eng |
| Collection | George Winter Collection |
| Transcript |
[handwritten in pencil at an angle across the top of the page is the word Copy] Logansport Cass Co Mr G. Slocum Indiana Octbr. 14.th 1839. Dr Sir: It was with regret that I found on my arrival at Peru, that you had passed me on the canal which precluded me from entering into an understood arrangement for the painting the portraits of your sister and her daughters. I remained a day at Peru anticipating your return, as I doubted not for a moment, you would have deemed necessary to [crossed out have end crossed out] enter[crossed out ed end crossed out] personally into a compact with me. Your not returning placed me in a dilemma from which I did not scarcely ' " how to disengage myself. I, of course could but feel surprised when Mr. Miller informed me that you had commissioned him to pay but $20 for a portrait of the "Captive", a price so low, that the greatest novice in the profession would have aspired to a greater sum. I left Logansport at a time that illy suited me for a trip to the Mississinawa, as I was extremely busy, - but your non residence in the West made your wishes assume an urgency that I complied with. Mr. Miller, I regret to say was too busy to accompany me, I was disappointed at this circumstance, and I felt somewhat induced to abandon the painting, and accede to the proposition of Mr. Miller - for me to go up to the village in the winter. Upon reflection however, I thought, that the uncertainty of life was a consideration, and that should I neglect to catch the likeness now, that the liniaments [lineaments] of your Sister would not only be lost to you - but to the thousands in whom her likeness would excite the greatest curiosity. Under these circumstances, I was prompted to visit "Deaf Man's Village" a foot too, as I could not conveniently get a horse (though I afterwards found that you rode a horse to Peru which I might have rode back) I arrived at the village alone and as you may suppose very much fatigued, the weather being extremely warm. It was here I met with difficulties - your sister and her daughters could |
| Type | text |
| Format | JP2 |
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| Capture Details | Silverfast 6.4.1 r8c by Lazersoft |
| Color Depth | 24 bit |
| Color Management | Monaco EZcolor using an IT8 target |
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