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November 8th, 1897.

My dear Prof. Morse:-

On Friday last I had a long talk with Mr. Griffith, Director of our Museum of Fine Arts, in reference to the lectures about which you and I talked during that charming forenoon spent with you and your wonderful collection.

Mr. Griffith is of the opinion that the wiser way to proceed this year would be to have, say, four lectures given at our Museum by four different lecturers, the expenses to be provided for by private subscription and the public to be admitted free. I find myself in harmony with his views, hoping that this beginning will lead to a more extended course another year. Mr Griffith promised to write you fully and possibly his letter is already in your hands. I would have written you myself earlier, but shortly after he left my office I was taken with an attack of rheumatism, which drove me home, put me in bed and still keeps me there, so I am compelled to even dictate this letter.

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed your collection nor how deeply indebted I feel for your great kindness to both myself and Miss Hecker. After having seen the Museum, the Public Library, the Shaw Monument and the now Boulevard System, I cannot see how one can avoid the highest possible respect for Boston.

With warmest personal regards, I remain,
Yours very truly,

Prof. Edw. S. Morse,
Salem, Mass.