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Smithsonian Institution UNITED STATES NATIONAL MUSEUM Washington D.C. OFFICE OF ASSISTANT SECRETARY, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION IN CHARGE U.S. NATIONAL MUSEUM February 4, 1909. Mr. Douglas Volk, Bryant Park Studios 80 West 40th Street, New York City. Dear Sir: Your letter of the 30th instant has been received, in which you renew your kind offer to send to the Museum one or more pages from your Father's written description of his experience in making the life casts of Abraham Lincoln, and it is noted that their transmittal will be deferred until after the celebration of the centenary of Lincoln's birth. Very respectfully yours, W. de C. Ranenel Administrative Assistant.