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I am just back from an hour's visit to Mr. Whistler's new home in Chelsea, next [[strikethrough]] doct [[/strikethrough]] door to the old tower Church which I am sure you know.  He is in great feather and insists upon painting my head before I leave.  I have declined, but he says he must have his way this time - I wonder if I shall be foolish enough to let him waste valuable time upon a valueless theme!  I trust not -

I am rushing this off so as to get it in the first mail for America, which closes shortly. With every good wish to yourself and family I am faithfully 

Freer

P.S.
I forgot to say that the Cottier Whistler will be shipped at once consigned to Cottier & Co at NY who will forward to Detroit