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Palo Alto, Cal., June 16, 1904.

Dr. B. C. Blodgett,

816 Minor Ave., Seattle, Wash.

Dear Sir:-

I received your second communication, and did not answer your first one because of a great pressure of duties.

In regard to the question I asked you, whether or not you would take the position as professor of music and player of the organ at the church connected with the University, I find on questioning as to the appointment of Professor Brooks that he would expect to be retained his full year which would extend for a little time longer. I could hardly feel that it was just to summarily dismiss him, for he has given me entire satisfaction, although not as an artistic performer on the organ as yourself.

I should like very much to consider this matter more seriously. I was charmed with your playing. It seemed to me that it was by far the best, the most skillful, artistic, and soul filling of any organ music I ever listened to. Would you to kind enough to let me know while I am at home this summer exactly your terms if you should be called here.

I am making a supreme effort to get the best of organists to fill