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RHW: R

November 22nd [[/stikethrough]] 25, 1938

Dear Mrs. Standish: 

Ever so many thanks for your nice letter of November 16th. 

You were extremely kind to go to so much trouble and refer me to Mr. David Moreing and Mr. Robert Tannahill. As a matter of fact, the latter I know and I believe that my associate, Mr. René Seligmann is on quite good terms with him. Of course, if we decide to contact either of these gentlemen you can rest assured that the source of information will be kept strictly confidential. Anyhow such connections cannot be made through correspondence but will have to be done in person; so I shall let the matter rest until I come to Detroit again. 

Of great interest, however, is what you write me about the Macaulay's and the Candler's, and it would be wonderful if you could arrange to have me meet them at your house. As a matter of fact, between you and me, I would not hesitate to make a special trip to Detroit for this occasion whenever you would indicate it to me. Of course, it is understood that this meeting at your house would have a very casual, social character. You can rest assured of my tact and diplomacy and that I will not make any fauxpas. 

If you would help me to establish a personal contact with your two friends, it would be the most assured way of building for the future. Though neither the Macaulay's nore the Candler's may at the moment be in a buying mood, nor may they be ready for any business transaction, an opportunity of seeing them and getting to know them better would help greatly when they are actually in the market. 

I would, therefore, be ever so grateful if you would kindly bear this in mind and let me know when you want me to come to Detroit. I could leave here probably any time, but would appreciate 

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