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SIX FORT AMHERST ROAD
GLENS FALLS NEW YORK

July 30th., 1962

Dear Germain:

In full conformity with your vacation requirements, but in fullest appreciation of your very pleasant letter of July 13th., with it's varied news content, and with the amiable sentiments of your secretary reciprocated, I shall make this note short and to the point, so that you may go out and view the scenery unimpeded by any bothersome business thoughts.

Firstly, I'm very glad you encountered the nice Roosevelt Thompsons, and I agree with all you have to say about both. They are certainly among your satisfied patients, as the doctors would say.

Next, I note that you feel that the Vicomtesse can or must wait, and I'd be happy were you to decide to seize the opportunity to telephone her rather than have the poor woman on tenterhooks awaiting my visit. It must be admitted that there are various ways of interpreting "actuellement". But suppose we have put an idea into her head, and she decides to go investigating, with her brother's office the first objective.

I am greatly concerned by the attitude of the French Treasury in regard to Monaco, the business address of You-know-Who. It will be tragic if after all his (His) efforts to avoid taxes, duties, etc etc., he has to remove to, say, Brazil. No one can say that we did not warn him. And his late father anticipated "dire emergencies" which between Ranier's ineptness and de G.'s desire for more funds seem now to be precipitated. Is there anything left to be salvaged? I wonder if that faithful Rottier is still alive?

I will reserve action on Vaduz until we discuss it. And will await your "purpose in calling the young man" with interest. A package deal?

With our best wishes, and not a little envy, I am as ever,

Sincerely,
[[signed]] John [[/signed]]
^[[(John Cunningham)]]

P.S. Much excitement on your side of the ocean, what with ptgs being stolen and recovered!