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[begin page 2 of 3] after lunch went with Holroyd & Spielmann to the bank of England Burlington St Branch & saw the manager who informed them the money was at their disposal that they had instructions to that effect. I had told McKay & Gutekunst forcibly from time to time that not one minute of delay would be granted & that was all I could do to assist you in getting the picture. I was really amazed at their succeeding & have considered the picture yours this week past. There was so much feeling in connection with this picture that it is almost as well they succeeded, although no one could have delighted in your owning it more than myself — I think you will receive consolation in the "Snyders" portrait. It arrived from Castle Howard yesterday & is far finer even than I imagined I would consider it one of the greatest pictures in the world, it is 6 inches higher & 1 1/2 in wider than the Mrs Snyders – Carlisle has been right in his estimation of its value. It has to be copied which will take at least a month and then must be out in order, possibly relined. It is in [end page 2 of 3]