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my intention to write you concerning the model of 
es" statue, but I have hesitated because of a conscious lack of 
which to express my feeling about it. I can only say that the 
s impression made upon my mind when I had the privilege of looking
t with you has deepened very much, and I feel convinced that you have 
produced an entirely original work but one that expresses, in 
le degree, the divine power and authority exercised through 
ency. I find it entirely distinctive from Michael Angelo's
of the same subject, and I must congratulate you upon the free- 
dition and the presentation of an independent strength that
ur work.

[[since--?]] and expectation that the completed statue will 
mong the enduring things of this great city,-a witness
tuality existing midst the confusion of our common life. 

Very truly yours,
Robert C Ogden


[[stamp]] FEB13 1PM GG [[/stamp]]

[[postage]] UNITED STATES POSTAGE  1 ONE CENT 1 
[[/postage]]

G.G. Barnard Esq.
379 Weller Ave.
New York City


Feb. 16. 99.

Dear Sir

Many thanks for your photoes of "Pan" & "The Hewer" and the invitation that accompanies them. It would be a very interesting visit to make but my time in this country is very limited and my present engagements absolutely ban me from going about.

Vry Sincerely Yours

Rudyard Kipling

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left side is torn so many words are missing couldn't get 2 words in the handwritten part from Rudyard Kipling