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the space desired, at least they would be able to give us 
enough to work on in a preliminary way. 
Undoubtedly, it will be necessary, probably before 
your return, to indicate to the representatives of the 
Commission on Fine Arts whether they can expect any space 
in the East and West Wings adjoining the Rotunda, and if so, 
how far they might be allowed to proceed in screening this 
off from the other exhibits. Beyond this, they will probably 
want to put up some plans for the elimination of partitions 
in the space allotted to the National Gallery of Art, and 
this move will be especially strong if no space is given in 
the other Wings, and it will be necessary to place their 
murals in the North Wing. 
There is enclosed a diagram of the main floor which 
you may care to utilize in discussing this matter. Needless 
to say, I would be very happy if the whole matter could be 
held in abeyance until your return, because it touches funda¬ 
mental Museum policy, but there has been some indication that 
they will desire to know the space reserved for murals before 
June 1st. 
Yours very truly. 
