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I had to take immediate action.  Fortunately I had enough credit left in my letter to provide the necessary cash and I have just closed deal.  Enclosed herding please find memorandum of what I have drawn to date, on my letter of credit, viz! four thousand three hundred and twenty pounds and fifteen shillings £4320.15 

With the draft for two thousand pounds to arrive next week and the balance unused of my letter of credit about £680. I hope to get through although as yet I have no settlement with Mr Whistler.  He and I dined together last evening and have set aside tomorrow as a day to ourselves, when I hope to get from him a statement of account.  But one can never tell what to expect from him in the way of figures. 

Should I need additional money I shall not hesitate to let you know (either) by (wire or) cable.  In providing the funds I trust you will not hesitate to sell whatever amount