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July 12, 1926.

Dear Col. Twachtman,

I had lunch last week with my friend, Mr. Dayton from Charleston, West Va., who throws further light on the Capitol proposition.

The contract for the two wings of the Administration Building has just been assigned and the main executive plant in which the decorations are to be installed will be the next project. It is due to come to a head in about two years, so you will have plenty of time to cultivate Gilbert's acquaintance and secure his goodwill. Mr. Dayton promises me that we can count on the best of cooperation through his friend Mr. Arnold on the part of the Local Commission, which is the business political end of the game. The art politics must be played by you.

It is interesting to hear that $250,000. has been asked for as the amount to be assigned to the murals. Dont begin to spend the money yet, however, for the sum was made that big so that when cut there might still be substantial amount left in the budget. It looks to me as though it was going to be worth getting after.

Thanks for the attention you gave the little sketch. I am glad to have your assurance as to its authenticity even though you do not feel like initialing it.

With kind regards to you and yours, I am,
Sincerely yours,

Dictated by Mr. Macbeth but signed in his absence.

Col. J. Alden Twachtman,
Greenwich, Conn.
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