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September 7th, 1898.

Charles J. Morse, Esq.,
Ashbury Ave., Evanston Ills.
My dear Mr. Morse:-
Your recent favor reached me on Monday last and would have been answered earlier but for the fact that since then I have been very uncertain concerning my movements. An important lawsuit in New York has taken much of my time lately and since Monday last I have not known at what hour I might be compelled to go to New York to look after it. The call is now here and I am leaving at eleven o'clock to-night. I cannot say how long I shall be detained there; it may be only for a day or two but possibly longer. While in New York I will see Mr. Hull and obtain further information concerning the books. I will also see Ketcham and learn what part of the stock, if any, was in Ketcham's possession and whether or not you saw the entire lot. I will also learn whether or not there are any Chinese books in the lot, and in a general way obtain all possible information, and if possible have another glance at the books before coming home. With this information at hand I trust to be able to post you fully.
Excuse this hurried letter as I am very much rushed this afternoon. 
Yours very truly,
Charles L Freer