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THE DOWNTOWN GALLERY 32 East 51 Street New York 22, N.Y. Edith Gregor Halpert, Director telephone: Plaza 3-3707 Consultation service by appointment March 17, 1964 Mr. Robert Carlen 323 South 16th Street Philadelphia 2, Pennsylvania Dear Bob: It is quite a long time since we have any communication and I have often wondered how things were going with you, hoping of course that the situation is a much happier one than when I last saw you. A few days ago, an old, old client who acquired a Pippin painting from us in the 40s asked me to supply an insurance valuation for one of the Cotton Plantation series, dated 1944. Since I have not had a painting by Horace Pippin for so many, many years, I have no idea whatsoever about the current value. Can you help me out? Incidentally, the size is 20x24" and it is one of the excellent examples of this series. I shall be most grateful for your help in this matter, as I am very eager to supply the information he requests. And do come in to say hello when you are next in town. It will be so nice to see you. Best regards. Sincerely Yours, [[signature?]] EGH/tm