Auguste BARTHOLDI. L.A.S., March 1, 1880, to a dear friend; 1 1/2 pages in-8 in his cipher. On his famous sculpture of the Lion of Belfort. He is going to have "the pedestal of the Lion" prepared, but before committing himself to these expenses, he and his associates wish "to be certain that it will be exhibited in the decorative conditions we have mentioned, and they believe that an acceptance from the administration is necessary". If necessary, he will send an official request...