1872-08-07 Sphinx: Blair & Skinner to Colonel Folsom, 1831.011.004-001

Aug. 13. - '72 . Contracted with
Blair & Skinner to remove
and erect Sphinx Statue for $450.-
complete.
J.T.B.

502 Harrison Avenue,
Boston August 7th 1872

Charles W Folsom, Esq

Dear Sir

To move and place
on pedestal the Sphinx at Mt Auburn
will cost Five hundred (500) dollars.
Our plan for moving would be, to raise
the Sphinx with screws, then place it
on rolls and move with capstan to
pedestal. raise up and move over pedestal
then clamp with timber and bolts
placing the blocking and screws outside
of the pedestal, then lower into
position.

For explanation we would refer you
to Nathaniel J. Bradlee Esq.

Respy Yours
Blair and Skinner
by G.E. Foster