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[[preprinted]] THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF ARTS [[image: AFA large letters superimposed over organization title, utilizing that title lead line for typeface crossbars]] NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS: 1262 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVENUE, N. W., WASHINGTON 6, D. C. • National 8178 [[/preprinted]] April 26th, 1949 Mrs. T. D. Parker Contemporary American Department Jacques Seligmann and Company, Inc. 5 East 57th Street New York 22, New York Dear Mrs. Parker: Thank you for the prompt return of the Loan Authorization Form for the painting, "London Ruins, Spiral Staircase", by Cleve Gray, which was included in the "1949 CORCORAN BIENNIAL". We are delighted to learn that we may have this painting for tour. As it is necessary for us to have a signed Authorization Form to send to the Corcoran Gallery, I am enclosing another one and ask that you kindly sign and return this to us as soon as possible. With kindest regards, I am Sincerely yours, [[signed]] Annemarie Pope [[/signed]] Mrs. John A. Pope Assistant Director AHP/gea Enclosure ^[[GS]]