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I am wondering if there is any way in which the Academy (which is now sure to be a great and permanent influence in arts and letters) could be of use to you in the matter of the Washington bequest. There is talk of it becoming the "residuary trustee" of two large artistic memorials. Very likely you have provided for such permanent guardianship in the nature of an artistic veto or governmental supervision.

Our plans are shaping themselves both importantly and (so to speak) distantly.