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December 6th, 1940

Dear Alfred:

In my wanderings around town I saw the other day at a client's home a truly exceptional Lautrec, and remembering that you had told me you might perhaps one day be interested in a Lautrec, I thought I would draw your attention to it.

The picture in question is a magnificent large water color representing a portrait of "Oscar Wilde" which we once owned and had sold a few years ago. It is by no means a cheap picture, and I do not even know whether it is for sale at the moment. However, if you want me to, I can manage to send you a photograph.

Otherwise, I suppose you are in the midst of your preparations for the season which probably will prove to be the biggest you yet have had. New York too is very hectic and there is little chance to catch up with one's sleep. If you have a moment, drop me a line and let me know how you are.

By-the-by, Ray has been transferred from Mitchell Field to Chanute Field, Illinois, and has given up the idea of taking the Air Cadet examinations. He is now taking a course in mechanics which anyhow seems more suitable and practical for him.

But enough for today. Many kind regards. Cheerio!

As ever,

(R. H. Waegen)

Alfred Barton, Esq.
The Surf Club
Miami Beach, Florida

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