Martin Schmelz to George Engelmann Rec. Naples March 5 



Montrouge Feb. 19, 1858 



Sir, 



Having to stop doing engravings and beginning a small business it has been impossible for 

 me to finish your plate. I gave it to Mr. Picart who is a very capable person and will satisfy you. 

 He will bring it to you with his own and with the same arrangements that I made with you. If you 

 have some observations to make please send them to me at Rue of the Old Temple 91, Paris, 

 from the 20th of this month on. 



Receive, Sir, my respects 



Martin Schmelz 



translation Manfred Thurmann 



