Statistics for occurrence #1 of “Ponto.” in chapter 19 of Edward L. Pierce, Memoir and letters of Charles Sumner: volume 2:
...friends in Europe.
Don't let me lose the vision of Rome and of art!
Who has ordered the Orpheus?
I hope you have knocked away those books on which I stand. Remember me to Mrs. Greene, la petite Ponto. Pasquali, and all.
Ever affectionately yours, Charles Sumner.
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