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From Will James to Charles M. Russell
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Letter from Will James to Charles Russell; speaks of his experiences with horses, etc. He has an injury and has taken up painting, he would like some tips on increasing his exposure as an artist. He considers Charles M. Russell to be Remington's superior and explains his reasons, explains his feelings about painting. Thanks Charles M. Russell for the watercolors. Handwritten on six pages: TU2009.39.658.1-TU2009.39.658.12. Sketch of a head of a man wearing a hat on the back of page five [TU2009.39.658.10].

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Title(s): 
From Will James to Russell
Creator(s): 
William R. James (Artist)
Charles Marion Russell (Subject)
Culture: 
American
Date: 
late 19th century - early 20th century
Materials/Techniques: 
ink on paper
Classification: 
Manuscripts
Object Type: 
Letter
Credit Line: 
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Accession No: 
TU2009.39.658.1-12
Previous Number(s): 
C.2.108; C.2.108; C.2.108 (Colorado Springs Number)
Department: 
Archive
Collection: 
Charles M. Russell Research Collection (Britzman)
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