Bega, Cornelis (1631/32 Haarlem 1664). Courtship. He with wine can, she with the glass. Behind both old man. Steel engraving by William French (c. 1815 – East Grinstead 1898). 3^rd quarter of the 19^th century. 19.5 x 13.4 cm.
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“ Subject: Thanks!

Thanks for your kind reply. I wanted to comment that your thoughts on freedom (the quote that you had on the end of your message to me) are exactly the same as my beliefs.

I write, however, because I was surprised to get it from Europe … Although an American, almost all my early family were Huguenots … In fact, my relative, Jan C. is noted as the earliest C. to have arrived in N. America (in 1636, I think) … ”

(Mrs. C. F., November 14, 2003)