Letter to Mr Long from the Smithsonian Institution’s United States National Museum.

Letter

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St. Joseph Museums

The image is a handwritten letter dated September 23rd, 1901, on stationery The letter is addressed to Mr. Long and discusses the examination of specimens sent a few days earlier, confirming the authenticity of the "Cliff Dwellers" pottery pieces, specifically mentioning the dipper and pitcher. The writer emphasizes the genuineness of these items and compliments them as good pieces, signing the letter at the end.

The image is a handwritten letter dated September 23rd, 1901, on stationery The letter is addressed to Mr. Long and discusses the examination of specimens sent a few days earlier, confirming the authenticity of the "Cliff Dwellers" pottery pieces, specifically mentioning the dipper and pitcher. The writer emphasizes the genuineness of these items and compliments them as good pieces, signing the letter at the end.

Name/Title

Letter to Mr Long from the Smithsonian Institution’s United States National Museum.

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.30a

Description

Letter to Mr Long from the Smithsonian Institution’ Vol. I, pg. 30a My Dear Mr Long I have examined the specimens forward by you a few days ago. There can be no question as to the genuineness of the two Cliff Dwellers specimens of pottery, the dipper and pitcher . They are very good pieces indeed. Yours truly

Subject

Mr. Long Smithsonian Institution United States National Museum Cliff Dwellers pottery

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection

Collection

Harry L. George Collection

Transcription

Sept 23rd 1901 My dear Mr. Long, I have examined the specimens forward by you a few days ago. There can be no question as to the genuineness of the two Cliff Dweller specimens of pottery - the dipper and pitcher. They are very good pieces indeed. Yours truly, [unreadable]