British-born American painter of portraits and historical scenes (1783–1872) such as Washington's Passage of the Delaware. ALS signed “Thos. Sully,” one page, 6.25 x 5, February 7, 1867. Letter to Miss Blake. In part: “You have made the old man proud of the excellent Valentine you have sent him. It is the only one I have received during a long life—judge then how precious it is! Why do you not cultivate the excellent talent for drawing which your examples evince? It would be of great amusement to you.” Separation to central vertical fold repaired with tape to reverse, otherwise fine condition. RR Auction COA.
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