291 Fifth Ave.,

New York Sept. 18, 1911.

Mr. C. R. Sjeeler,
626 Chestnut St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.

Dear Sir:

Replying to your favor of Sept. 18, 1911, addressed to Mr. Alfred
Stieglitz I have to advise that Mr. Stieglitz is at present abroad. I ex-
pect him back some time during the fall. I will call his attention to your
letter upon his return.

Yours very truly,

291 Fifth Ave., New York.

March 1, 1917.

My dear Sheeler:

Of course I received those beautiful prints long ago, on time. And
the young lady was delighted with them. I had hoped to get a glimpse of you
while in Philadelphia; this is one reason why I did not write. But when in
Philadelphia I was taken possession of body and soul the moment I arrived and
it was impossible to get even into touch with Shamberg to whom I telephoned
but there was no reply. I have been going through a sort of crisis at 291,
that is really the real reason I haven't written before this. When you come
to New York will you bring along the negatives, as I'd like to pick out a
few from which I'd like to have photogravures made for Camera Work.

I also want to thank you for the fine print of your own. I have
frequently taken it out to look at it. And I always enjoy it thoroughly. It
is a beauty.

I believe that the enclosed is the amount still due you. If I am
mistaken please let me know.

With greetings to both you and Shamberg.

June 5, 1922.

Dear Stieglitz/

The delay in acknowledging the circular letter signed
by you, concerning the proposed number of 'Manuscript' to be devoted
to an expression of opinions upon photography, has not been through
neglect but rather from a desire to consider further the possibility
of my participation.

My conclusions are that, in as far as I am concerned, it is better to
leave the matter in the hands of the literary folk. This should not
be mistaken for apathy toward the subject, but rather that in selecting
the camera I have chosen the medium through which I believe, I can best
express my opinions concerning photography.

For me it would be like the fish who wishing to demonstrate his pleas-
ure in a seafaring life, came out upon the beach.

I shall however, await impatiently the appearance of this issue of
'Manuscript'.

Best wishes,