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P.S. I see this letter is all about myself and the service I want you to do me. But do not think I am ungrateful nor that I do not appreciate your friendship and your efforts in my behalf. I know well what an extra burden my business loads upon you, in the unfortunate condition of your health, and my heart smites me when I think of it. If I could do without your help, I should be glad to relieve you of all responsibility. As it is, I hope you will do nothing more than keep your eyes open for a place in Stanford or elsewhere. The Smithsonian place I hope to get without burdening you very much. If I can do good service in that, the better place may come of itself. — By the way, I think I have solved one of the difficult rhythmic problems which have been puzzling Dr Boas & myself.

Yours cordially
J.C.F.