Feb. 18, 1929.
Mr. Hermon More,
Davenport Municipal Art Gallery,
Davenport, Iowa.
Dear Mr. More:
I made a mistake in the wire. Not any of the Karl Free paintings are available, everything having been sold, except one which is out on approval. I myself had bought the "Approaching Storm", but considering that it is a museum who wants it, I will let it go and am shipping it today. If the Museum does not take it, it is, of course, to be returned to me. I bought it for $300., and I think that tghe Museum should pay that for it. I want Karl Free to get every penny cut of it as is possible, as he is abroad now and #300. will mean more to him now than $500. later.
I am selecting a few of yours that we feel we can spare from the show and will ship in a few days. Your show looks very good, indeed, adn I am sorry you cannot see it. I will send you the press clippings in connectrion with it. I am delighted the Museum will buy one of yours, also Mr. Free's, and think it is "most enlightened".
Cordially yours,
JRF:EF
P. S. We have one very beautiful water color left, if they would like to consider that.
