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January 5th., 1948

Dear Dr. Friedlander:

Your very charming lines of December 30th., greeted me at the office upon my arrival this morning, and I am so glad to read of your interest in my two books.

I [[crossed-out]] am [[/crossed-out]] always welcome [[crossed-out]] in [[/crossed-out]] criticism, and therefore should you have an opportunity to send me your comments, I will be only too pleased to receive them, irrespective of whether they are laudatory or derogatory.

Had I not spent a few days in the hospital, though I am glad to say I am all right again, I would have written you before, as I am much indebted to you for your kind lines in connection with the "portrait of Dürer", for which do accept my sincerest thanks.

I do hope that you have not changed your plans, and that we shall have the pleasure of seeing you this coming Spring, at which time you will be able to see the painting itself.

My Wife joins me in sending you our Best Wishes for 1948, and shall it also bring us the privilege of seeing you.

With kindest thoughts,

Sincerely yours,

(Germain Seligman)

Dr. Max J. Friedlander
38 Beethovenstraat
Amsterdam
Holland

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