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1886


Nathan Hale 

Statue of Nathan Hale located in the state capitol in Hartford, CT was cast in December 1886. On March 3, 1886, Gerhardt asked to borrow $3,000 from Samuel Clemens to produce the statue. He later received approximately $5,000 for his work.

Photo courtesy of Alfred Grabka.

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