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401Letter Nr. 86Paris, June 28, 1837Dear Sir!The person delivering this letter is Mr. Adolph Pawłowicz 351 , of whomyou have surely heard, and possibly even seen, since he was receiving assistancefrom the Women’s Society 352 . He created a beautiful scene of Puławy, in basrelief,out of cardboard: with clocks and running water, and ships, etc. etc. - verysophisticated 353 , and very beautiful. It needs to be seen to be appreciated. He spentmuch time on this work, and money too (more than 300 francs for advancepayments, for frame-work, and machines that supply movement). He wishes tooffer it to Prince Czartoryski and his wife.I know Mr. Pawłowicz personally and through his colleagues in Poland.His upbringing and conduct indicate that he is a respectable person. However, thedestitution of exile had ruined him. Therefore, without hesitation, I make thisappeal for him to you, dear Sir. I would like to dispose the Prince and Princessfavorably towards him, and, at the same time, advise him on the best way to makehis offering to them. Above all, dear Sir, I would like to encourage you to find afew spare moments in order to view this work at the home of the artist.Your goodness, dear Sir, always ready to help someone, assures me thatmy request will be received favorably.I add sincere personal greetings.Bogdan Jański 354351 A little known emigrant artist, living in destitution. B. Jański was trying to help him in thisway.352 The Catholic Women’s Society - An emigrant society of richer Polish women, with PrincessCzartoryski as its leader, established for charitable purpose.353 I.e., a very clever, artistic work.354 The original latter was sent there.