1871-12-04 Sphinx: John T. Bradlee to Colonel C. W. Folsom, 1831.011.005-005

accepted fr Dec. 9. 1871

[letterhead: Mount Auburn Cemetery. C.W. FOLSOM, SUPERINTENDENT. SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE, (P.O.) Mount Auburn, Mass., Dec 4, 1871.]

John T. Bradlee, Esq. {Chairman Sub. Committee on Sphinx,}

Dear Sir

In a conversation with Mr. MacDonald today, he expressed himself willing to adhere to his former offer about shedroom for the Sphinx, i.e. that we might have such shedroom, (in such part of the yard near the track as he pointed out, immediately next to his own office,) free of rent, and that no charge should be made us unless for such moving of his stock, marble, &c, as might be in the way of getting the statue out of the yard; also the usual charge for the passage of a car over his side track.

He also agreed to take the shed off of our hands when done with, if left in good order, & pay us the cost of the lumber, but nothing for labor.

Dec 5 /71 [1871]

P.S. On seeing Mr. McDonald again this morning (particularly about sashes &c.) he agrees to furnish lumber for the building of window frames free of charge, we furnishing labor, nails, hardware, &c, [lock & hinges.]; and he agrees to pay for the sash at cost if delivered to him in good order.

We also to put the side of the building back in good order after the Sphinx is taken out.

I consider this favorable & fair --

Very Respectfully.

CW. Folsom. Supr.