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Mr. Tryon-

have us go ahead with the matter?

Now, to resume my reply to your letter, let me say.  That your understanding concerning the large "Autumn Morning" is entirely correct.  I feel, hat this specimen of your work is preeminently suited to a Museum and as you know, I do not want to notion to get abroad, that my purchases of your work prevent either Museum or private collectors from obtaining specimens of your very best productions.  Foolish remarks of this nature have already been made, and I fear, that if they are continued, injury to you and Montross may follow, therefore, I am perfectly willing that the "Autumn Morning" should be shown to as many people and for as long a time as you and Montross may deem desirable and if in the end, it does not find a purchaser, I am perfectly willing to become its care-taker - the price to be determined by yourself.

I note your remarks concerning "Montes" commission on both the "Autumn Morning" and the little "Night" and, of course, it is perfectly proper that his rights should be recognized.

The exhibition just closed, gave me personally, very great pleasure, not only in the quality of the work shown, but also, in the broad recognition it received.  Appreciation, is a flower of slow growth and always has been, but when solidly established, it seldom languishes.

I hope your illness is only a temporary matter and that this long letter will not retard your recovery.  Anticipations of fishing at