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interferes with our plans for the Loan Exhibition of Japanese Art objects. There is no one, in this country, who can do the work laid out for him, and without his assistance, I fear, the objects in the exhibition would not receive the appreciation and understanding, to which they are entitled.

Another obstacle (and one which has influenced me very much) is, the discouraging lack of interest shown in Boston and other large cities, in which we had hoped to hold the exhibition. Personally, I feel, that without Professor Fenollosa's assistance and the hearty cooperation of at least a half dozen of the leading Museums in America, it would be impossible to show the respect due the group of the most interesting art objects, which your country-men have so generously offered to loan us.

In view of all these facts, I said, in my recent talk with Mr. Hayashi, that it would be wiser to abandon our plans for holding the exhibition, and I now beg to confirm this opinion directly to you.

The courteous generosity shown by yourself, Mr. Masuda and other prominent Japanese collectors and gentlemen, has made a very deep impression in the minds of myself and my immediate associates on the committee, and we all regret the necessity of depriving American of the enlightenment and pleasure anticipated. 

Let me assure you of the deep appreciation and kind regards of myself and my associates on the committee. 

With hopes of seeing you in the near future, I remain,
Very sincerely yours,
Charles L. Freer