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May 25th 1923

W. R. Coe, Esq,.
Planting Fields,
Oyster Bay, L.I.

Dear Sir,-

We beg to inform you that we have received from Messrs. Jacques Seligmann & Fils, Paris, the carved stone pedestal for the statue "Cupid" by Godecharle, which is to be erected in the center of the pond, in front of your cloister.  They requested us to have a concrete foundation built for the pedestal, and we have taken the liberty to hand to our architect, Mr. C. L. Fraser, 372 Lexington Avenue, a few lines addressed to Mr. E. R. Hood, Superintendent, requesting him to kindly let Mr. Fraser see the basin.

We understand that you wish us to have the pedestal placed on the foundation, when the latter is finished, and the statue on the pedestal.

Mr. Seligmann writes us that you stated to him that one of your trucks might perhaps take the pedestal to Oyster Bay, and we would like to hear from you what you may have decided in this regard.  The pedestal is still in the case, where we left it for further safety during transportation.  In unpacking, extreme care will have to be used, so as not to chip the edges.

Mr. Fraser will probably call at your residence in reference to above within the next few days.

Very truly yours,

JACQUES SELIGMANN & CO. INC.

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