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Union Trust Building, Detroit, Mich., Sept.22,1899.

John W. Beatty, Esq.
Director, C[[?]]] Art Gallery
Pittsburgh, Penna.

Replying to your favor of the 19th instant.

It would afford me pleasure to loan you a Whistler for your forthcoming exhibition were it not for the fact that for such new ones as I have, I am pledged to the artist for an exhibition in New York to be held some time during the present autumn or coming winter, and as the date is uncertain I do not see my way clear of accommodating you in this direction. 

I will willingly loan you Mr. Dewing's painting entitled "At the Piano", if the artist will consent. I have written him on the subject and will advise you of his decision later. In the meantime, permit me to suggest that you drop him a line on the subject. His present address is T. W. Dewing, Windsor, Vermont. 
Your very truly,
Charles L. Freer