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^[[check mark]] RS January 30th 1923 E.S. Bayer, Esq. 32 East 79th street New York My dear Mr. Bayer,- I went to your house this morning, and I assure you that it was a great pleasure for me to see that beautiful bas-relief looking so well in the place where it is hanging now. ^[[pencil line drawn vertically next to second & third paragraphs]] You surely know that we have to pay to the Government a 5% Excise Tax on the sale of this bas-relief, and that this tax is to be paid in cast. Don't you think it fair that you should also pay me these 5% right away, and not consider them as part of the agreement which has been made between you and me for the settlement of your account?- I wish to remind you that I am sailing next Saturday, and I certainly hope that I will have the pleasure to shake hands with you again before I leave. With kindest regards, believe me, Yours very sincerely,