1872-08-25 Sphinx: Jacob Bigelow to J. T. Bradlee, 1831.011.001-001

Boston Aug. 25th '/72

[letterhead: JB embossed]

J.T. Bradlee Esq^re Chairman of Com. on Grounds And of Sub. Committee on Sphinx.

Dear Sir. I am much gratified to learn that the Sphinx Statue is safely in place, and the ground cleared up. I request and authorize you to adjust equitably any remaining details belonging to the above Committees

and report to the Trustees about the proper time I have arranged with Mr Milmore and Col. Folsom, to meet me at the Sphinx, tomorrow, (Monday) afternoon at five o'clock to settle a few things in regard to carving, grading, enclosing &c, and at the same time to uncover the Statue. I shall be gratified if you will assist us with your presence, and shall

also be glad to see any of the Trustees, but with no occasional ceremony. respectfully yours Jacob Bigelow ___

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