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When I arose this morning, I decided to telegraph you as follows:-

"Please do nothing in matter mentioned in my letter of yesterday until you receive another letter which will be mailed to-day."

I now confirm the same.

My suspicions are aroused, and I felt that I must let you know them. Under these circumstance, if you intend to purchase the picture yourself, I hope you will have it examined by some expert before you close for it. If you don't intend to purchase it, I should not myself care to close for it without first giving it personal examination. Possibly, the owner of the picture would be willing to send it over here on approval. If it is a forgery or one that has been doctored, the chances are the owner would not consent to send it here on approval. If it is a forgery or one that has been doctored, the chances are the owner would not consent to send it here on approval.

You now have my latest views on the subject, and undoubtedly ere this you yourself have had similar ideas. I think it would be well for us both in the future to look very carefully into the antecedents of any unknown specimens of Mr. Whistler's work which may be offered for sale.

With kindest regards,
Yours very truly,
Yours very truly,
Charles L Freed

R.A. Canfield, Esq.,
#5 East 44th St.,
New York City