1856-05-30 Winthrop Statue: Copy, Jacob Bigelow to Richard S. Greenough (page 1)

(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