1871-09-02 Sphinx: Colonel Folsom to J. T. Bradlee, 1831.011.005-002 - p2

The block in its present
condition is estimated at 50
tons; _ it is proposed to reduce
it to 35 or 40 before removing it
from its present place.

It will then have
to be rolled or hauled by pulleys
on balls or rollers about
100 or 150 feet to a more
level part of the quarry, where
it is to be mounted on wheels,
and hauled by oxen to the cars
at Hallowell, (luckily, most of
the way, downhill,) 2 1/2 miles.

It must then go on
a "locomotive transportation car" to
Boston. ^ Such cars cannot always be had when wanted.^
The ^^part owner of the quarry,
Mr. Wilson. (one of the "Hallowell