But even these he is unable to finish, since the painting of the chapel absorbs his time and energy.

He therefore prays the Pope to use his influence with the Duke of Urbino, so that he may be henceforward wholly and absolutely freed from all obligations in the matter of the tomb.

The Moses he can deliver in a state of perfection, but he wishes to assign the Active and Contemplative Life to Raffaello or to any other sculptor who may be preferred by the Duke.

Finally, he is prepared to deposit a sum of 1200 crowns for the total costs, and to guarantee that the work shall be efficiently executed in all its details.
It is curious that in this petition and elsewhere no mention is made of what might be considered the most important portion of the tomb--namely, the portrait statue of Julius.
The document was presented to Messer Piero Giovanni Aliotti, Bishop of Forli, and keeper of the wardrobe to Pope Paul.

Accordingly, the final contract regarding the tomb was drawn up and signed upon the 20th of August.