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April 4, 1952

Dear Hanns:

I was in Europe a few days ago but only for a couple of weeks, and though I originally contemplated going to London the press of matters on the continent prevented me however from doing so.

According to my present plans I should be back towards the middle of May and am very anxious to hear from you whether you will be in London at that time.

I started these few lines when unexpectedly I had the charming visit of Jane, to whom I told about the letter I had just begun, and she informed me that you had been travelling a good deal.  I realize thus how essential it is to communicate with you now and to hear of your schedule, as I would be disappointed to miss you while I am abroad.

Jane also imparted to me the distressing news of the operation you had undergone and I do hope it is but a memory by now and that you have completely recovered.

You will probably recall that when I last saw you in New York you had the intention of looking up some material in connection with the Gold plaque I showed you, and of which if I remember correctly you thought there was a comparable one in some north Italian city.  Have you been able to lay your hands on it?

Do let me know what/^[[her]] your perspicacious and keen eye has discovered some great painting or work of art which would not be of interest to your museum.  I would be most anxious to hear about it - the more so as the errands of my last stay in Paris were most disappointing.

Hoping you are well and not working too hard and with my very kindest regards,

Sincerely yours,

(Germain Seligman)

Dr. Hanns Swarzenski
The Warburg Institute
Imperial Institute Buildings
London S.W. 7
England

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