Letter from M. Knoedler & Co. to Henry Clay Frick, 20 January 1897

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OFFICE OF
H. C. FRICK.
JAN 21 1897 Ans'd
M. KNOEDLER & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO GOUPIL & CO.,
355 FIFTH AVENUE,
NEW YORK.
CABLE ADDRESSES.
KNOEDLER _ NEW YORK.
KNOEDLER _ PARIS.
PARIS OFFICE, 2 RUE GLÜCK.
Jan. 20/97
Mr. H. C. Frick,
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dear Sir:-
We acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your favor of the 19th, inst. with check for $5000.- on account, for which we return, herewith, your special receipt as requested.
Mr. Chartran had just telephoned us and, complying with his request, in reply to your telegram concerning the McKinley portrait matter, we wired you that "he will abide by your decision, will reserve reproduction for Herald, agrees that
Inauguration day would be better but otherwise that Easter would do". Every paper in New York City has been after us to have this picture reproduced but, owing to Mr. Chartran's friendly relations with Mr. James Gordon Bennett, and the many courtesies extended by the "New York Herald", we have advised him to act as above, but, naturally, with your consent. His exhibition is drawing crowds to our place, the paintings are a great success, and it is difficult to say which is the most admired. We think that Miss Helen's gets a great share of the praises of the numerous visitors. Chartran telegraphed to you how delighted he
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M. KNOEDLER & CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO GOUPIL & CO.,
355 FIFTH AVENUE,
NEW YORK.
CABLE ADDRESSES.
KNOEDLER _ NEW YORK.
KNOEDLER _ PARIS.
PARIS OFFICE, 2 RUE GLÜCK.
was to have this portrait in the exhibition which would not have been complete without it as it makes it more varied as regards the different ages of his sitters.
With thanks on our part, believe us,
Very sincerely yours,
M. Knoedler & Co.
P.S. Chartran will be in Pittsburgh next Monday to begin Mrs. B. F. Jones' portrait and Mrs. C. H. Buhl. Do you think that Mrs. Pitcairn will be ready?
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