1872-10-25 Sphinx: Jacob Bigelow to J.T. Bradlee, 1831.011.001-002

Boston Oct. 25^th/72 [1872]

John T. Bradlee Esq Pres. Mont. Auburn Cemetery.

Dear Sir

I learn from the Supt. of Mont. Auburn that the Trustees propose to place my name conspicuously on the front of the Sphinx Pedestal. As this would be a departure from the object and intention of the Monu-ment which are already expressed on both sides of the Monument, I respectfully request that if my name is to appear at all on the stone it may be made in small and unostentatious letters on one side of the base as I have fully explained to the Superintendent.

respectfully & truly. yrs. Jacob Bigelow

[in pencil:] octo. 25 J. Bigelow