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I think these animals will / work well as they are drawn. / Mr. Barry wants a Pattern Chair made for the Commons lobbies. His idea is a light but strong / chamfered chair like the above sketch covered with / green leather, and [sketch of portcullis] stamped on the back / Will you get up one of them to Mr. Barry to see / forthwith. Of couse the nails must show / [sketch of standard large dome-headed nail used on all the chair in the building]. Ever yours most sincerely /s. A Welby Pugin / The stamp will not be on the back of the / model chair. 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