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RHW ES

February 29, 1928

[[strikethrough]]F.[[/strikethrough]]^[[D.]] Finley, Esq.,
Room 273,
Treasury Department,
Washington, D. C.

My dear Mr. Finley,

Having returned to New York safely I will not fail to send you these few lines to tell you of my appreciation for your kindness and the endeavors you took in the matter of the portrait of Prince Metternich by Sir Thomas LAWRENCE.

I certainly enjoyed having met you and I only was sorry that we have not seen more of each other, but I trust you will let me know when you come to New York. How about making a night of an evening, then? One is not only gay in Washington.

If it is not too much trouble for you, I should appreciate your letting me know when Secretary Mellon comes to New York the next time, and if you would be good enough to bring the Metternich portrait to his attention again.

I am sorry I could not show you the original, as I am sure you would have very much enjoyed seeing it.

Hoping these lines will reach you in the best of health, and looking forward to hearing from you again, I remain, dear Mr. Finley, with my kindest regards,

Yours very sincerely,

(Rolf H. Waegen)