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#33 Ferry Avenue,
Detroit, Michigan,
July 22nd, 1904.

My dear Mr. Ives:--

I returned a few weeks ago from my hurried trip to England, and have been hoping for an opportunity to get to St. Louis before the weather is too hot, but a pressure of matter here has me tied closely at home. I am called East to-day for a ten days absence, after which I shall be in Detroit, and later shall run down to St. Louis to see the Exposition. 

My friend, Mr. Ushikubo of Yamanaka & Company, writes that he had the pleasure of meeting you recently, and that you had told him that some of the exhibitors of Japanese objects wished to place a couple of cases of old bronze in Room 21. I hope that You will not consent to the proposal. I feel that the room as it is must be attractive and interesting. I have already received a great many letters from friends of mine who have seen the exhibit, and all have praised the simplicity and arrangement of the room. I should feel much disappointed if any change or addition is made. You, doubtless, would permit no change in the room without most careful consideration, and I am positive that your own experience and appreciation would prevent the making of any mistake. Still, I feel it my duty to write you frankly, as I have. 

With kindest regards and all good wishes, I remain, 
Yours very sincerely,
Charles L Freer
 
Halsey C. Ives, Esq., 
Chief, Department of Art, 
St. Louis.