SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION 
FREER GALLERY OF ART 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 
September 10th. 1929. 
My dear Dr Holmes 
On my return from vacation your letter 
of the 3rd of August was awaiting me,for which I thank you, 
am sorry that I have no photograph such as you ash for 
but will endeavor to secure one and forward to you at an 
early date. 
Thanking you for the honor you propose to confer 
on me,I am dear Sir 
Very truly yours 
Dr W.H.Holmes 
Director 
national Gallery of Art 
