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had a few good cracks myself last week and this time it was not Duveen Bros. Larcade certainly had a great success with the tapestries. They were indeed beautiful. One of my clients told me to offer eight hundred thousand dollars cash for them but Larcade seemed firm to get a million one hundred thousand dollars for them, that is I understand the price that Rockefeller will pay for them. To this sale is attached a curious option and that is certain facts that Larcade has given are not correct by forfeiting some money he will not be obliged to take them I heard of these wonderful tapestries two years ago, and I had a friend in Paris who was strong enough to negotiate for them and that was one of the things I wanted to look after this summer. I was surprised that you did not get hold of them somehow. I understand the owner was much adverse in dealing with a Jew with these tapestries. Jos. Duveen was greatly disappointed in the deal going through with his client.

Business seems to be spasmodic here. We are doing quite well though if my affairs were straightened out I really could do an astounding business, not alone for myself but for others.

I hear that you are coming on to attend the Salomon sale as good many of the bronzes come from you undoubtedly you will be extensive buyer at the sale. Duveen Bros. will have their hands full protecting the million dollar pictures they sold Salomon.

We were pleased to receive a card to-day advising of the betrothal of your daughter. I wish to extend to you my heartiest felicitation of this event in which Mrs. Samuels joins me and also kindly extend our compliments to the bride and groom, with our best wishes for their prosperity and happiness.

With kindest regards, I am,

Yours Sincerely,

(s) Mitchell Samuels

Jacques Seligmann, Esq.
59 rue St. Dominique
Paris France