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forty eight etchings and two pastels — each one rare and very fine. It is the collection of Thomas Way of which I spoke with you before leaving Detroit. Mr. Way was Whistler's financial backer during the first Venice trip and afterwards the provider of his lithographs. During earlier visits I bought things from him and today I closed for all of the balance of his Whistler collection as enumerated above. The price agreed upon is £4,700.

I have today made draft on my letter of credit for £1,000 which I have already handed to Mr. Way. The balance three thousand seven hundred pounds are to be sent to Mr. Way from Detroit within two weeks from today. 

Will you kindly remit him for my account accordingly? Good luck and Way's honesty in keeping his promise to me has ended in putting this crowning addition to my collection. I am willing to to make any sacrifice financially to complete this transaction and I will