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[[note]] Copy sent to M. G.S. June 25.[[/note]] THE MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS 201 EAST TWENTY-FOURTH STREET BRIDGEPORT 4256 MINNEAPOLIS 4, MINNESOTA RUSSELL A. PLIMPTON, DIRECTOR 23 June 1953 Dear Germain: I understand from a number of our mutual friends that you are acting as agent in connection with the sale of the famous painting by Vermeer belonging to the Duc d'Arenberg. I, of course, understand that such a fantastic painting can only be purchased at an appropriate price. However, if you are willing to send me one, I would very much appreciate a photograph of the painting plus further details. When are you are planning to go west? Sincerely, Dick Richard S. Davis Senior Curator Mr. Germain Seligman Jacques Seligmann & Co., Inc. 5 East 57th Street New York 22, New York RSD:er