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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 
Cuaries L. Bonaparte. 
[ Addressed] Mr. J. J. Aupuzon 
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. 
