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do hope you will forgive me and stop swearing. If you have occasion of going to Paris, take in my studio (in the little corner where the balcony is) the plaster cast, (anatomical) of the horse. The motion is trotting without going ahead; a man being able to walk alongside. I find that cast always very useful, especially for foreshortenings. If you think you could use the big head, which is very good, you are of course welcome to it.- We have a splendidly hot weather here, I hope you have the same.-  Please remember me to Mrs. Alesander and give a good [[strikethrough]] a good [[/strikethrough]] kiss to my young friend.- Any kind of information you should want I am at your disposal and this time without nice hiding places.- Au revoir.
Yours Ivan P. [[Poarishinkoff?]]