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Poor Peters Picture Moves To William and Mary College
A faded Virginia relic, a 300 year old portrait of Peter John mkin, long thought to be Captain John Smith, will be lent to William and Mary College by Governor Price. The state owned painting, bought in London for 1100 to 1500 dollars, is now confirmed as the real Smith after expert comparison and background inquiry.
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Richmond
Peter John
Virginia
John Smith
Jamestown Colony
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Colonial
Captain Smith
Alexander Eulosis
Virginia State House