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letter of introduction to Arthur Tooth & Sons the contents of that note must have been strong for Mr Tooth greatly encouraged me. I asked him what he thought about student life in Paris, or Rome He advised my staying here, by all means. He said, "go to work produce somethings and let me come around to look them over, and see what we can do with them."  As Tooth's galleries are the largest in London I was muched pleased with my reception.

I wish you would see that Admiral Sampson's picture is sent to him, and not left at Harvey's. Lately I have been working every day on the Thames River, got a permit from the Government and have already painted two very interesting things. Am I ever going to receive a letter from Baxter to Sargent.

The weather here is considered good for November. And I have

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enjoyed sketching out of doors immensely. Shall do a number more bits of the river before cold weather sets in, and then by that time will have met Sargent, and have decided what more to do. 

My health was never better. Fell [[Felt]] happy, and free from all pain.  My pleasure was great to read of Mckinley's victory, and I hope that business will become still more vigorous.

I hope dear mother that you are able now that I am away to put all worry and cares out of your mind, and trusting that brother H- gets at least thirty seven minutes sleep at night. I remain

Very lovingly
Wm Cushing Loring

Nov. 7th, or 8th, 1900
Lord Mayor's procession tomorrow. Men parade in [[strikethrough]] costmes [[/strikethrough]] costumes centuries old.

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