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January 16th., 1943.

Dear Mr. Blaustein:

Though we have corresponded, I have not yet had an opportunity of meeting you either at my galleries in New York, or at your home. On my last trip to the National Gallery in Washington, I stopped off in your city in the hope that you would be in town, but was told that you were away.

I have heard so much about the collection that you are building up that I am most anxious to be represented in it - as I am in the majority of leading ones.

You probably know that the art business has picked up considerably in the last few months, which is in all probability has been caused by a brighter outlook as regards the outcome of the war, high taxation, and the fear of limited inflation.

I am glad to say that I have lately been fortunate enough to secure some very important 19th. Century paintings, but I would like to have an opportunity of seeing your collection before making any suggestions. Could you let me know whether you will be in Baltimore towards the end of this month and whether I could call on you then? I want to assure you that I would have no paintings along with me!

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Yours very sincerely,

(Germain Séligmann)

Jacob Blaustein, Esq.,
Alto Dale,
Pikesville, Md.