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LIE CIERc's PAINrINa.-The following is the let
ter OF Mayor Harper to Mr.. LIE Clerc, on receiving
the painting Of Henry Hudson, presented to the
Corporation:- r


MAYoRs OFFtcE,


New YoRx, Nov. Z, l844.
Mn. j. B. LECLERc:


DEAR SR-I had the pleasure, you know, Of attend
ing exhibition Of beautiful painting representing
the abandonment Of Henry Hudson by his crew; and
cheerully add my opinion to that Of other gentlemen
who accompanied me, and the public generally that II
work which evinces very great genius and art an
informed that you have generously presented the painting
you will probably receive the thanks of the Common
Council officially, for the splendid Offering


sincerely trust that the citizens genersly will appre
cate your genius and generosity sufficiently to call ant
see your collection of pictures.
Respectfully yours,
(signed) JAMES HARPER.