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PG-P.735.027
21-28 Aug 1735:32 (351)
To Mr. I. S--b--t, at Boston.
Let her be represented, talking to Minerva, at the head of a
celestial banquet, where all the Gods and Goddesses are
present; and if your pencil have force enough, let it tell
her easy, genteel, elegant, beautiful form. . . [10 lines,
additional advice to the painter for a female portrait he
has undertaken.] At some distance, place the muses harkning
to her tender-ton'd voice, and with their several
instruments accompanying the harmonious sound. . .
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