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made enough noise about it: & I am sure his name will be 

 followed by a great many others to which Mr. Chapittar (Lord 

 Shrewsb. friend) has promised me to show the work & deliver 

 the prospectuses. Did you hear of the death of poor Mr 

 Barnes killed by a stag ( ?). It is a great loss for the Queen. 

 I remain, Dear Sir, begging you the London news 



your most obliged friend 



Charles L. Bonaparte. 

 [Addressed] Mr. J. J. Audubon 



79 Newman Street 

 Oxford St. 



London 



Inghilterra. 

 [Endorsed] Answered Feby. 8 th. 1829. 



J. J. A. 



Audubon continued to work on his paintings dur- 

 ing the winter of 1828-9, hoping to put his affairs in 

 such order that he might be able to start for America 

 in the following year. 



