1872-11-01 Sphinx: Jacob Bigelow to J. T. Bradlee, 1831.011.001-005

Nov. 1. Jacob Bigelow

Boston November 1 '/72 [1872] John T. Bradlee Esq Pres. Mount Auburn Cemetery

Dear Sir

After several days further consideration, I am unalterably opposed to the display of my name on the front of the Sphinx Pedestal for the same reasons as were assigned to you in my letter of October 20th.

My family also are unanimously averse to the conspicuous place which you have proposed.

As a member of the sub-committee I consent to the placing on the side of the Sphinx base an inscription in size and substance

exactly resembling the pattern drawn on wood and sent for my inspection by the Superintendent.

After this is done, if done at once, I shall be ready to sign a transfer of the whole monument to the Proprietors of Mount Auburn.

With many thanks to yourself personally for the kind attention you have given to this whole subject.

I remain Sincerely yrs.

Jacob Bigelow