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When you have a chance kindly thank Mr. Pendleton for the Whistler clipping and tell him that the nocturne has been actually purchased for the National Gallery by its unofficial friends. Good! Its a beauty!

I offered the same figures for the masterpiece £2000 but preference was justly shown to the Nation. However, my offer made them hustle! I have only today learned of this latter fact. I made not effort to get the picture as I was glad to have it go to the N.G. but I did propose to protect the price-a very low one-with all good wishes

Very sincerely yours,
Charles L. Freer