Woodbury, Conn.
phone Woodbury 363

Oct. 3, 1952

Mr. Lenox
Tolies and Harding
38 John St., New York, N.Y.

Dear Mr. Lenox,

Confirming our telephone conversation of yesterday---my claim for the
damaged sculpture in $500, out of which I will pay the artist who did the
temporary repair.

As I told you, the whole lower right part of the shoulder has to be re-
placed. I am afraid that if I do not find this same material, which is call-
ed "ivory-grained rhodoid", the whole piece may be broken in such a way that
it may be permanently damaged. This material is not available in this country.
It was bought in Germany and it can perhaps be found in France or Belgium.
Even if I find the right material again, the amount which I will have to buy
will be out of all proportion to the amount needed for this repair, and the
cost will be great. Another difficulty is that I will have to do this repair
myself and the time I will lose from other work is considerable.

As I also told you, the cradle which was specially designed and made by
me in order to safeguard that head, is missing.

I have kept this claim so low only out of consideration for Mr. Sweeney,
and I hope it will be settled promptly.