December 19, 1910.

My dear Mrs. Kaesebier,-

The Albright Art Gallery has made an appropriation of three hundred dollars to be used for the purchase of photographs hung in the recent Exhibition. These photographs are to form a nucleus for a permanent collection and will be hung in a gallery specially devoted to them.

I have been appointed by the Trustees to select the pictures. As I would like to see you represented in this collection by " The Manger " would you be willing to accept $35.00 for this print for the said purpose. All the men (10 or 11) who are to be represented are making special prices for the gallery. I feel that this print is the only one which would properly represent you in this choice collection, and should you not care to accept the offer I do not see what other print could be chosen by me as the " Blessed Art Thou " has been sold and the pictures wanted for this collection as such as were hung in the show. are

Kindly let bearer have answer as I am to telegraph to Buffalo tonight. The Exhibit was a huge success from every point of view.

I believe that four of your prints were sold and within a few days I shall give definite information on this point.

My congratulations.

Jan. 4, 1912.

My dear Mrs. Kasebier,

Through Mrs. Stieglitz I had heard of your troubles
and the load you were carrying. When you cancelled your subscription
for Camera Work I interpreted it as meaning that you were forced to economize.
When now I also receive your resignation from The Photo-Secession without any
explanation I assume that it is for the same reason you wish your name dropped.
Inasmuch as membership to the Secession is not dependent upon payment of dues, -
you being one of the very few who paid them regularly, I cannot accept your
resignation without knowing that you are no longer in sympathy with the
Secession's work, nor belief in its aims and activities. If non-payment of
dues were to be considered a reasonable cause for dropping names, I don't
think there would be six members left. I have always looked upon the payments
as donations toward the work going on. In other words if I have surmised cor-
rectly the reason for your cancelation of subscription for Camera Work and your
resignation from the Secession, I beg of you to forget both your letters and
leave the rest to me. Of course in case your reasons are others I shall be
compelled to follow your orders.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. Gertrude Kasebier,
315 Fifth Ave.,
New York City.

Photo Secession,
291 Fifth Ave.,
Feb. 7,1911/

My dear Mrs. Kasebier,-

The following letter just received will answer
your questions.

"Your letter of the 4th inst. has been received
during Miss Sage's absence from the City.

In regard to the money due the Photographs will
say that there are two people owing us for the prints. I have
written to these people to-day asking them if they will kindly
settle at once, so that accounts can be closed."

There has been a great deal of delay, excusable
if one knows conditions as I do, on part of collecting moneys
and the return of prints on part of the Buffalo people.

Of course I am undoubtedly considered the culprit
by those photographers whose prints have not yet been returned,
or who have not received the moneys due them for prints sold.

I can assure you that the moment I received the
cash belonging to you & shall forward it to you without delay.

With kindest regards,

Yours sincerely,

Photo-Selection, 291 Fifth Avenue,

New York, May 21, 1910.

Dear Mrs. Kasebier:-

Enclosed announcement will explain itself as well as the
following lines. You are hereby invited to contribute to the invitation
section of the exhibition to be held in the autumn. I would appreciate
it were you to pick out twenty to twenty-four of your prints; they will be
hung as a group to represent you in the exhibition. Please keep in mind
that the prints need not be new ones, but that in making the selection it
would be advisable to see to it that the quality and the individuality of
the work shown be the main features to be taken into consideration. The
invitation section will be thoroughly representative of the best that has
so far been accomplished in pictorial photography. Should you desire it,
I would be only too glad in helping you make a selection. If so, you could
send a number of your prints to 291 and let me go over them at my leisure.
I am exceedingly anxious for your sake, as well as that of photography, to
see you represented in this exhibition by your very best; much is at stake
for all of us. All prints for the exhibition must be delivered at 291 not
later than October first. They need not be framed or even mounted if the
exhibitor so desire. As the arranging of this exhibition will entail a great
deal of work which will fall mainly on my shoulders, I would appreciate it
very much if you would drop me a line as soon as possible, letting me know
what your plans are. With regards,

Yours sincerely,