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is 5 feet 10.1/2 inches high, or I should rather say, it represents a person of that hight [[height]] it requires much labour in its execution and my price for it in a faultless piece of marble would be £800.00 Stlg. I could have it done within a reasonable time after securing an order for it, provided no defects in the block should appear to prevent.

I have not yet commenced any new subject for a female statue and some time must pass before my engagements will allow of my doing so - but should you prefer something else to the Eve, and you desire it I will as soon as I shall be prepared send another design for your inspection.,  Again expressing my hope that you will excuse my unavoidable delay in sending the drawings, I have the honor to be most respectfully and truly your Lordships,
Obdt servt
H Powers

May 2d  To the Earl of Ellesmere,
My Lord I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your kind letter of May 20th declining for the present my Statue of Eve.- I fully appreciate your good motives and think your reasons more than sufficient. I am happy in the hope that I may yet have something to do for you, but would cheerfully