Picart Rec. Frankfurt Feb. 2 



Ans. same day 



Paris. Jan. 31, 1857 



Sir, 



If I deiayed in answering you, it is because I want to send you at the same time the proofs of 

 plate 1C and the proofs of plate 14. 



I am delighted to know that my work pleased you and thank you for your spontaenous 

 contribution. 



I regret that you did not like the arrangement on plate 16. 



In regards the stamen!!! that part of the drawing has been slightly neglected and the 

 engraver trembles thinking that perhaps the new plate will be as inexact as the previous ones. 

 He believes he is a faithful copier. 



If you should wish to receive the proofs, a plate will be made immediately, I ask you to let me 

 know. If not I will send you two plates in the first days of March. 



I sent Mr. Fleischmann proofs of plates 14 and 16. 



In the meantime I will await your arrivai. 



Receive, Sir, the assurance of my dévotion. 



I have the honor of greeting you. 



Picart 



translation Manfred Thurmann 



