el4 First Street, 5. E 
Washington, D. CG. 
Peoember -7, 1916. 
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My dear Mr. Holmes: 
My share in your munificent gift to those who wished 
to honor your birthday, gives me so much delight that I must 
again thank you for this view of the Andes. Long have I 
turned my eyes toward South America. Once I thought I was 
surely going to that part of our continent, but death broke 
up our party and I had resigned myself to the lack of my de- 
gired vision. You have now redeemed my disappointment. 
It was therefore a happy chance that put in my hands this 
picture. I see the vision now in your company and know it 
eo 0G & reality. : 
It was a rare pleasure to honor you who have done 
so much for us and for America in rounding out the history of 
our land. You have proved again the truth of the legend "Art 
holds fast where all else is lost." 
May health be yours to grace and lead our scholars 
for many years to come. 
Sincerely yours, 
/s/ ALICE C. FLETCHER 
