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Oct. 1844  Statue of Dr. Franklin
4. Mr James Saul. wrote to him acknowledging receipt of his letter of August 18th 1844 containing a bill on the Barings for £225 
[[note]] £225. [[/note]]
My .. Said. that I had arranged with a Banker here for the money -. Grateful to the Citizens of N. Orleans, would do my best to please them begg'd Mr J to thank them. Could find a bust here. but need other materials. dress &c - Coat of Washington Still preserved. Hoped the same might prove to be the case with Franklins. Thought the dress should be represented when the dignity of the subject permits - Could do so with Franklins plan not yet decided upon - wait for information Regards to Covington and Wilde -