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RHW:R

June 7th, 1938

Dear Mrs. Standish:

I have been so hectically busy the last two weeks with various matters that sprang up the last minute of the season here, that I had to postpone my writing to you.

In the meanwhile you know that I had a very nice visit and talk with Mrs. Dillman and that she showed interest in various items in the celebrated collection of the late Mr. Mortimer L. Schiff which will be sold in London the end of the month.

It made me very happy that Mrs. Dillman entrusted me with her confidence in bidding the various objects in for her. However, this morning I received two telegrams regarding which I would like to appeal to you.

Mrs. Dillman was interested in a pair of commodes which she wired me do not fit into her house. This pair of commodes is one of the most beautiful that exist in the world. It would be such a pity if Mrs. Dillman would let them go, and if she can get them at the price we had discussed, it would be such an exceptional capital investment that a place should be found for them in any of her homes. If I ever have given anyone good advice, it is certainly this - to buy them. There is no finer example of the French 18th century art of cabinet making of this type.

May I, therefore, appeal to you and will you help me convince Mrs. Dillman that from every point of view it would be a mistake not to get these commodes? I certainly would appreciate your assistance.

Let me close for today as I am dashing these lines off to you with my letter to Mrs. Dillman, so that you will be "au courant."

I do hope this finds you well and in good spirits. I shall write you more personally soon. In the meantime - many kind regards.

Always faithfully,


(R.H. Waegen)

Mrs. W. Colburn Standish
12 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Point, Michigan

GS