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[Date is on the right-hand side] August 2, 1988

Ms. Barbara A. Hudson
[black box here, presumably Ms. Hudson's address]

Dear Barbara:

I am sorry that it took so long for you to reach me here at
the place in Maine. I have been here since late June and will re-
main through late August.

As regards the Porter paintings, I presented Bill Cosby with
a list of the available ones last summer but he was not inclined
to add any of those to his collection as he wanted works that he
considered major. By now, it appears that the major works are
no longer available but I shall inform other collectors of the
availability of the ones you have. I think I have a still life
of Porter's in which white chrysanthiums and red and violet asters
are shown. I bought it many uears ago not knowing who it was.

I shall be pleased to serve in the capacity you requested in
your recent letter, and as always have great respect for your
untiring efforts in art. My number here is (207) 781 2655. I
know that your work will go well. I am engaged in painting and
trying to finish two other writing projects.

[on the right-hand side of page] Sincerely,

[on the left side]DCD/c [on the right side]David C. Driskell