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LAW OFFICES SURREY, KARASIK, MORSE AND SEHAM 500 FIFTHE AVENUE NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036 (212) 239-7200 CABLE: SURREYHAM TELEX" SKMS 237017 (right magin) 1156 15th STREET,N.W. WASHINGTON, D.C. 20005 TELEPHONE (202) 331-4000 53 AVENUE MONTAIGNE PARTS VIII, FRANCE TELEPHONE 256-11-68 CABLE:SURGOE P.O. BOX 7233 BEIRUT, LEBANON TELEPHONE 258-089 CABLE:SURMON July 24, 1974 Mrs.Doris H. Blake 3416 North Glebe Road Arlington, Virginia Dear Mrs. Blake: I have not yet probated Doris' will since I cannot find out any information concerning any of the named beneficiaries. I think it is of vital importance, however, for you to prepare for me a statement of all the monies you have given to Doris either as gifts or loans, the approximate time of such gifts or loans, for what purpose gifts or loans wer given, if you know the use intended and, of course, you should specify whether the amounts stated was intended as a loan or a gift. If you have any documentary proof such as cancelled checks, letters or any other writing, attach that to your statement. I would prefer that the statement be in affidavit form which should start out "Doris H. Blake, being duly sworn, says:" and then you go into your statement. At the end you should sign before a notary public who will affix his stamp. I believe this must be done by you promptly in order to protect your interests. Could you please let me know whether you have in your possession any death certificates. I would like several copies. Could you send to me all bills for funeral services and expenses and indicate whether those