Letter - John James Audubon to Victor Gifford Audubon, circa 1833
Entry/Object ID
JJA.1938.381
Description
This is a fragment of a letter written by John James Audubon to his son Victor Gifford. Transcription is as follows: "But I cannot undertake this as perfect for the work must be carried on and Drawings must be made - in the couple of weeks or months from this date or perhaps before, John will I think be fully able to draw as well as myself when perhaps I shall abandon that branch of our business. - The Number of New bird that I ______ come to light is to me quite astonishing and I would not be surprised if a 5th. volume will not be needed to illustrate The Birds of America - It is a fact that at this moment there are 140 species well known to inhabit the United States not given by Wilson - Should I go to the Rocky Mountains who knows how many more I will obtain! We have this day 59 subscribers in The United States! This at all events a beginning. - Mother and Myself join our blessings and wish you health and good spirits - I will write very often to you, remembrances to Cuthbertson, Children, Havell & others,
Your Most truly & Affectionately Father & Friend,
John J. Audubon, To Victor G. Audubon, London"
Collection
L. S. Tyler Collection
Made/Created
Manufacturer
Audubon, John James
Date made
circa 1830
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