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The Geographic Society of Chicago JESSE L.SMITH,PRESIDENT POST OFFICE BOX 223 OSCAR D.WHALIN.CON SECY. FOUNDED 1894 CHICAGO
talks which are given down town at the Art Institute and which are open to the general public. These two institutions would
wish to contribute an additional sum towards your expenses, I suppose seventyfive or one hundred dollars each. Let me hasten
to add with reference to the invitations from the University and Museum officials that I trust you will not feel it necessary
to accept them if you agree to appear as our guest. If you can do it, it will be gratifying to all concerned, but we will
feel that we have been greatly favored if you find it necessary to allot your time only to the Geographic Society. Awaiting
your reply with great interest, I remain, Sincerely yours, Jesse L.Smith Please note suburban address: I4I So. 2nd
St., Highland Park, Ill, 04561