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468 86 33 Ferry Avenue, East Detroit, Michigan, March 4th, 1909. John Fickard, Esq., Chairman - Board of Directors, Art Lovers Guild of Columbia, Columbia. Mo. My dear Sir:- Your letter of the 2nd, inst., came this morning, and I am pleased to learn that the pictures by Dewing and Tryon, gave pleasure to your people. Regarding next year's exhibition, I cannot at the present time make promises. Much of my time is spent abroad and when absent from America, I do not allow paintings to leave my collection. However, should I be in America during the time of building your next exhibition, I may consent to making further loans; I must nevertheless, tell you in advance, that it is rather a long distance to send valuable paintings. Believe me, Very sincerely yours, Charles L Freer