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

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OFFICE OF  
OFFICE OF  
H. C. FRICK.  
H. C. FRICK.  
JAN 21 1897 Ans'd  
JAN 21 1897 Ans'd  
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LETTERHEAD
M. KNOEDLER & CO.,  
M. KNOEDLER & CO.,  
SUCCESSORS TO GOUPIL & CO.,  
SUCCESSORS TO GOUPIL & CO.,  
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KNOEDLER _ NEW YORK.  
KNOEDLER _ NEW YORK.  
KNOEDLER _ PARIS.
KNOEDLER _ PARIS.
PARIS OFFICE, 2 RUE GLÜ CK.  
PARIS OFFICE, 2 RUE GLÜCK.  
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Jan. 20/97  
Jan. 20/97  


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Dear Sir:-  
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.


We acknowledge, with thanks, receipt of your favor of
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  
the 19th, inst. with check for $5000.- on account, for which we
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  
return, herewith, your special receipt as requested.
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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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[begin page 1 of 2] 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 [end page 1 of 2]