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settle in America - &c &c - The canvas is 6 ft long. Ford told me before Coffin that he thought his daughters spirit and characteristics could not be better delineated. 

London is at present the center of portrait painting among English speaking people. I am glad to be here and am interested to know what Sargent will say of this last work of mine. It is an inspiration. 

He may change that advice about school and offer point blank to look over my work. I shall try to arrange this, but only through my work can one approach him. He shall see it early next week and on the 8th
If all is well it goes to the States. 

Through the Fords I am meeting some nice people - Fine letter from both parents tonight. Mothers beat fathers but both were neck and neck for good news - Love to you and all 
Yours 
William 

Look up the Tribune of this date 
Feb 25  - on [[Underline]]6th 7th or 8th [[underline]]
In haste Pardon blemishes   Please ---

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