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and notes on the Liverpool exhibition. I am sure that Norwich and its unique hotel must be very interesting and I doubt not that you found some agreeable things in the Liverpool show. In Paris however you will find some things even finer than what may have been at Liverpool. Don’t fail to see Whistler’s portrait of his mother in the Luxembourg Gallery, and when you go to the Louvre give plenty of time to the Corots. Of course there are other great works or art to be seen at both of these places but also much rubbish. Don’t forget Velasquez, one or two of the early Dutchmen, and three or four of the great Italians. When you pass the great equestrian statue in bronze, take off your hat to the fair rider for me. You will not find her within the walls of either of the places above mentioned, but when you do see her, she will need no introduction.

Give my best regards to Laferme and tell him I saw Mr. Dewing in New York ten days ago and he and I then enjoyed in a reminiscent way some of our experiences while in Paris. I was disappointed in getting Macmonnie’s address, but I am sending you herewith a letter of introduction to him trusting that Laferme can find his studio. In fact, if there is any place in Paris that Laferme cannot find, tell him he better prepare to have his toes turned up very quickly in the Morgue. By the way, take a peep at the Morgue yourself. You will find humanity there very refreshing after the many artificialties you will meet on your way.  

With kind regards in which all join, I remain,

Yours very truly,
Charles L. Freer 

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