1854-09-04 Story Statue: Copy of letter from Jacob Bigelow to William W. Story, 1831.039.004-017

(Copy) Boston Sept. 4. 1854

W.W. Story Esq Dear Sir

The Trustees of Mount Auburn Cemetery have received from you a communication relative to a pedestal for the statue of the late Judge Story executed by yourself.

The Trustees are of opinion that there are many varieties of American marble which would answer very well the purpose of a pedestal, and they believe that the execution of such a work here would serve equally well to be much cheaper than its execution in Italy and transportation to this country.

If therefore you will furnish them with your views in regard to the form & size of this pedestal, the Trustees will cause it to be executed here. Of if you wish to give your personal directions in the matter it can be delayed until your arrival in this country

You will gratify the Trustees by informing them of your views, also of the probable time of the arrival of yourself & the statue in Boston

I am, dear sir, very truly yours

Jacob Bigelow

{Jacob Bigelow

Copy to { W W Story on Pedestal-

Sept. 4. 1854