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🗸 Ref 11/28/5 Cs RICHARD S. DAVIS LOCUST HILLS FARM WAYZATA 3, MINNESOTA November 25, 1952 Dear Germain: Phyllis and I have been studying the small drawing by Bonington which I selected on my last visit to New York, and we both decided that we would prefer to acquire a more important example. Therefore, we are returning it by air express, prepaid, and plan to select another when the opportunity presents itself. Since we now have such a large collection, we should really concentrate on purchases of greater importance than this charming little drawing. I expect to be in New York for a day or two next week and would like to look at your watercolor by Bonington as well as some of your drawings and watercolors by other painters. I am certain that you will understand our point of view. Sincerely, Dick Richard S. Davis Senior Curator Mr. Germain Seligman 5 East 57th Street New York.22, New York RSD/cl