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158 Nov 10 1909 (2) it- so I did not. The portrait of Dr. Whistler. I had in Detroit last winter on approval and declined and returned it to London promptly. What a humiliating muddle the Crane affair, but how fortunately it ended for the U.S.A. I hope that [[insert]] our [[/insert]] President wont stumble again by promoting Secy. Fletcher to the post. Poor Charlie Swift! He is often in my mind. The postponement of the opening Exhibition in the Memorial Hall at Ann Arbor suits me very well- I am glad particularly that the building will have longer time to dry out.