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October 23, 1973 Dear Mr. Levey; You find me highly embarrassed, and I do hope you will be good enough to excuse the mistake I made on congratulating you on a knighthood. It was a rumor, I must admit, but it applied so well to your accomplishments that I didn't doubt it. The French would say that it was "de mauvais gout", and indeed it was. May I thank you for your so very nice letter of October 17th, and with very best wishes, Yours sincerely, Germain Seligman Michael Levey, Esq. Director The National Gallery London, W.C.2N 5DN England TP