Martin Schmelz 

 Sir, 



Mr. Rebuffet visited you yesterday morning with the engraving on the plate that you sent 

 me. I did not think that his occupation would give him time. But he has made a very good 

 engraving. 



Receive, Sir, my respects 



Martin Schmelz 



July2, 1857 



translation Manfred Thurmann 



