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May. 22. 1916.

Dear Mrs. Thompson.—

You promised when you came out to my studio with the sculptor, Mr. Clark, you would see me on your return to N.Y.  I looked forward to this visit but as yet it has not been realized.

I have a photo and am mailing it herein showing the condition of the work being pointed up in stone in my Moret studio.  This was taken two years ago.

As you no longer wish this work, I am ready to give you for placing in the College library a marble bust of Lincoln.  This bust is considered by all who have seen it, and some one hundred of our well known citizens have visited it, as the unique embodiment of Lincoln.

My price for this head is eight thousand ($8000) dollars, but after all that has happened, I willingly place this at your disposal to terminate our affair.  In other words for what you have already paid I will give you the Lincoln bust, thus closing the old contract.

You mentioned A Gothic statue to Mrs Barnard, Lincoln is more vital to all of us.  You can see the bust at my studio whever [[whenever]] you desire.

Sincerely yours.

GGB—  
A.L. Shannon  Sec'y