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to Newcastle in the North of England, the acquirement of a long-wished for Whistler oil - "The Little Green Cap" - one of his excessively rare lithographs, and the beginning of negotiations and the examination of Colonel Hanna's Indo-Persian collection has all been done.

Tomorrow, I am to visit the collections of Sir Wm Eden - of Baronet & Butterfly fame - and of Madame M. both Whistlerian!

On Saturday, I go to Paris for three days - carrying in my pockets, invitations from Mons. Migeon and his friends for sufficient entertainment to consume three weeks.

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Today, I took luncheon at the United University Club, with Messrs. Whibley and Wilson, both of whom send kindest messages to you.

As per my cablegram of today, I have arranged for passage homeward on the Lusitania sailing from Liverpool, Oct. 5th.

I think that I shall visit West Point and Boston after arrival in New York and before starting for Detroit, so as to conclude all in connection with the Whistler memorial. I also have agreed to a conference in Paris with Mr. George Vanderbilt in connection with the same matter. The ladies of Mr. 

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