1856-05-30 Winthrop Statue: Copy, Jacob Bigelow to Richard S. Greenough, 1831.039.007-006

(Copy) Boston May 30 1856

R S. Greenough Esq

Dear Sir - Two of your pedestals shipped by Mr. Torrey have arrived, I presume safely, though the boxes have not been opened. They will soon go to their destination at Mt Auburn. I do not yet know whether they are made for the sitting or standing figures but presume the former.

I have not heard from Mr. Rogers since he let the U. S. To Mr. Crawford I have sent duplicate copies of his contract & hope to receive one of them soon with his signature. I hope that all the statues will be completed & delivered within the specific time, as some of our Trustees are precise mercantile men, whose regard for punctuality might induce them to make trouble if the contract should lose its validity from non fulfilment on your part. It is wise to be if possible before the time, so as to leave a margin for contingencies.

Hoping to hear from the other pedestals soon, I am dear sir your friend & servt Jacob Bigelow

Please write to me how Mr Rogers gets on

Copy to R S Greenough May 30 1856

Boston May