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June 10 - 53 - Reginald Marsh One Union Square New York City Dear Mr. Fleischman: In response to your letter representing the artists conception of Eyes Tested - No 1. In 1944 - I was making a series of drawings in monochrome in Chinese ink. No 2. The location painted [[strikethrough]] was [[/strikethrough]] is situated near my house - I saw the eyes tested signs - almost daily No 3. The doorways of 3rd Ave were often used by drunks for resting places No 4 . Although I am male and well married I like to think about young girls, and to paint them - No 5. I am not senile. I am 55. No 6. The 3rd Ave El. station and tracks eventuality to be torn down - are good to paint No 7. I like to play with light & shadow effects No. 8 all these together would be good picture materials No 9. After your version I tried again once or twice - but I didn’t seem to do it well. No 10. The “eyes” blew away in the hurricane Yours Truly Reginald Marsh [[stamp]] Archives of American Art [[/stamp]]