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Mr Germain Seligmann                     August 18, 1936

the lack of good sound merchandise to sell. In many respects it comes at an unfortunate time, since Muller-Munk is in Europe, Bourdelle and Amberger are away, and even Scarlett has had to be recalled from his vacation to work on the problem. I am, of course, not insisting that this job need necessarily be a failure, but if it turns out to be such we shall at least clearly see that the next job that Design Associates must do is to acquire designers capable of handling the work we have learned to sell. You must rest assured that every effort that can be made by this organization to make this a successful operation will be made, and we shall leave no stone unturned to have this job turn out a successful one.

On the last subject to be brought to your attention, namely, Bob Levy, I believe that he has made an excellent start for us, and in addition to this has had a long talk with his father-in-law, John Hertz, who has promised to help us in the early fall. This connection I believe will be invaluable to us.

I regret exceedingly that this communication in toto has to be so long and dull, but I have come to the realization that it was necessary to burden you with some of our problems, since I believe that we have reached a turning point in the business and that depending upon your help, cooperation, and sound advice this business can go forward from here to the success I have always believed was inherent in it.

I hope that you have had a pleasant summer and that conditions abroad have not weighed too heavily upon you. Please remember us to those members of Jacques Seligmann & Company whom you see.

Sincerely,
Leon Loeb

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