August 24, 1886

French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman

Asks where he should send the cast of John Sherman's bust. States that the plaster casting is not as good as he hoped but that the marble finished copy will come out fine. Mentions John Sherman's wish to have him sculpt a bust of General William T. Sherman. States that he hopes to spend the winter in Paris and wonders if General Sherman can sit for him before he leaves. Expresses his pleasure about being asked to do a bust of General Sherman, "I should consider it a great privilege to be permitted to make a bust of him and am prepared to make a good many concessions to accomplish it."

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September 1, 1886

French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman

Expresses his willingness to delay his departure for Paris in order to accommodate General William T. Sherman wishes for scheduling sittings for the bust sculpture. States, "I would make much more of a sacrifice than this for the pleasure and honor of portraying the great warrior." Mentions that John Sherman's own bust should have arrived and that he hopes he is approving of it.

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April 23, 1887

French, Daniel Chester, 1850-1931

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Sherman

French asks where he would like his finished bust sent. States that the marble piece was very fine and he hopes Sherman will be satisfied with his work.

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