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May 16, 1904

Mr. C. H. Townsend,
632 Post Office Bld'g.,
Washington, D.C.

Dear Sir:-
Your favor of the the 15th inst. received this morning, and since its arrival the photograph of the blanket has put in an appearance. I am very much interested in this photograph, and should like to know the history of the blanket.
When I have time I hope to analyze the design of this textile but should prefer to see the blanket itself, so that I might get a better ideas of the weave. I have not time to go into details at the present writing, but can assure you that the blanket is as Dr. Matthews says, a very interesting one, whether a survival of the past or not. The combination of design is well worthy of study regardless of whether it is merely the natural psychic outcome of an individual, or the evolution of certain ceremonial practices.
I do not feel that I can purchase the blanket, and could not even consider such a thing until I saw the textile itself, but, should I find any one who is interested in such a piece of native hand work, I shall let you know.
Thanking you for enabling me to have a photograph of this output of the Navajo loom, and hoping that I may have the pleasure of seeing you and discussing its merits, in the not distant future, I beg to remain,
Very respectfully yours,
(G.H.P)