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626 618 #33 Ferry Ave., Detroit, Mich., January 24th, 1900 Mr. Alfred H. Granger, #806 The Temple Chicago, Ill. My dear Sir:- I have your letter of January 22nd, enclosing the list of etchings, the letter from Mr. Howard Mansfield, et. cetera, and thank you very much for same. I have just wired you, as follows:- "Regret cannot loan Haden collection. Am writing to you to-day." and now beg to confirm same. I cannot bring myself to loan at one time practically all of my Whistler collection of prints. I am looking forward next month to entertaining a number of people who will enjoy seeing those now remaining in my house. Furthermore, I do not like to assume the risk at one time of the possible destruction of so many art objects which I could never hope to replace. I shall be pleased, however, to send for your exhibition "Wedmore,#1" from my Haden collection. It will reach you by express in a day or two. I am glad to know that the Caxton Club is considering