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November 7, 1931

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Dear Mr. Winthrop,

I am about to request a favor of you and it refers to asking your permission to bring someone up to see your collection.

Now, I happened to be in Philadelphia yesterday and I called to see a very old client of mine, Mrs. John L. McIlhenny whom you may probably know of by reputation, as this lady and her late husband have been collectors of works of art for many years, and incidentally I might mention that Mrs. McIlhenny is on the Board of the Pennsylvania Museum and is likewise a very ardent supporter  of that institution both financially and otherwise. I might also add that she is an intimate friend of Professor Sachs. Now, during the course of conversation, your name cropped up and she asked me whether I could possibly arrange for her to see your collection of which she had heard so much, and I took the liberty of telling her that I was of the opinion that you would be pleased to do this.

Upon my return from Philadelphia last night, I telephoned you but found that you would not be back until Sunday night, so I am writing you this