George Engelmann to Mr. Picart (written in French) 



Kreuznach Jan. 14, 1857 

 Mister Picart, 



I received your letter of the 12th. with the proof of plate 16. Your work pleased me very 

 much, however I have some corrections to make. But not having the drawings I prêter waiting 

 until I arrive in France in the spring. For the moment I am honored to note that the stamen are 

 not sufficiently defined and that I regret that in the arrangement of the plates you did not follow 

 my plans. You placed the principal figure on the top, where I believe the written lines would be 

 too obvious. I would prefer if the principal figure would be placed in the middle of the plate, and 

 mainly that ail the figures should represent the seeds. Their anatomy should be placed 

 together. In regards your price, I consider it modest. If the plates bring me the same pleasure I 

 will give you 900 Fr. instead of 825 that you have asked for. We forgot to make the 

 arrangements as to how I would pay you. If this would be agreeable to you we could wait until 

 my arrivai in Paris close to the end of March. If not I propose that I pay you 100 Fr. as soon as 

 one plate is finished and the rest when the necessary corrections have been made. Please be 

 so kind to send me the proofs of the first plate and to give a second one to Mr. ? Fan at the 

 Boulevard des Italiens 27. When do you think you can send me a proof of plate 14 and when 

 will you finish ail the ones that you have started? I plan to send you others as soon as you can 

 receive them. 



You very honored, 



(no signature) 



translated Manfred Thurmann 



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