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Detroit, Michigan.
33 Ferry Avenue.
November 29th, 1907.

Dear Madam: -

Earlier reply to your courteous letter of November 24th, has been prevented by my absence. In reply, I must say that it has been my practice to refuse to consent to written descriptions of my Collection. However, I did make two exceptions; once, in favor of the Century Magazine; and recently, for the Pacific Era; both of which articles I presume you are familiar with.

Now - regarding your request, I can only say that I should be very much influenced in the matter, by the wishes of the officers of the Smithsonian Institution, along with certain other conditions, which I do not care to mention in a letter. Should you deem the matter of sufficient importance to warrant you in calling on me, while en route to Washington, I shall be pleased to discuss the matter fully with you.

Believe me,

Very sincerely yours,
Charles L Freer

Catherine Cook,
Editor "The Sketch Book",
412 Fine Arts Building,
Chicago.