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33 Ferry Ave.,
Detroit, Mich., March 4, '08.

My Dear Mr. Morse:-

On my return this morning from a trip to Washington and New York, I found your good letter of February 28th. I was confident that you would give your hearty co-operation to the proposed exhibition of Oriental art, and I thank you for all that you have so generously written concerning the matter. I regret that you cannot accept a place on the executive committee, but appreciate the many demands made upon your time.

You will be glad to know that rapid advance is being made. I laid the matter before President Roosevelt on Friday last, giving him a full account of our proposed plans, and very quickly obtained his consent to act as one of the honorary committee. He also generously consented to permit the addition of the names of two prominent members of his cabinet to the same Committee Consul General Midzuno goes to Washington tomorrow to consult with the new Japanese Embassador, and they will unite in a letter to their friends in Japan, asking that the highest officials permit the use of their names also to the honorary committee. Of course, the balance of the committee will be most carefully chosen from very high American and Japanese circles. 

It is now expected to hold the meeting of the executive committee in New York the latter part of next week, and