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176 2 Mr. Way - steamer on Friday or Saturday of this week and I am sure the Express Company will select a thoroughly safe steamer for its transport. I shall prepay all charges to London including insurance, and I hope, that the picture will reach you in safety. I appreciate very much the courtesy shown me in this matter by both yourself and Mrs. Dr. Whistler, and I am only sorry that I cannot see my way clear to become the future care-taker of the portrait. I beg to hand you, enclosed herewith, draft payable to your order for five pounds, which is in settlement of your memorandum of expenses for insurance, boxing, cartage etc. amounting to 4-14-4. I have increased the sum to five pounds so as to cover any possible cartage in London after the picture may reach you. I am also, now cabling you as follows: "Do not wish portrait. Returning same" Believe me, with kindest regards, Very sincerely yours, Charles L. Freer Mr. Tom R. Way, 110 Regents Park Road, London, N. W. England.