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work, comparatively speaking. But of course, the system cannot now be changed. To be sure, the prizes will not particularly interest you, but it would seem ridiculous to have some inferior painter draw the principal prize in an exhibition where you are well represented. I only name these particulars because they are so apparent to me, but do not let them influence you in the matter. Shall I loan your "Morning" and add, say, one other specimen from my collection, or shall I decline?

Yourself and Mrs. Tryon are keeping very well I trust. With kindest regards to you both,

I remain, 

Very sincerely yours,
Charles L. Freer

To: D. W. Tryon Esquire,
South Dartmouth,
Mass.