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October 10th, 1898.

Mr. B. Matsuki,
Salem, Mass.

My dear Sir:-
Mr. Freer left on his vacation to-day and requested me to advise you that the amount paid for duty, express charges, etc. on the screens and kakemonos is as follows:-
Duty and entry, $31.70
Express charges, 6.90 $38.60
I also have to advise you that the screen by Korin was to-day shipped to your address in Boston.
Enclosed herewith I have pleasure in handing you voucher and New York draft payable to your order for $1500.00 covering the following items:-
One screen by Okio
One pair screens by Sotatsu, $700.00
One kakemomo by Hoen, 35.00
One kakemomo by Yoaai, 60.00
One kakemomo by Renzan, 50.00
One kakemomo by Koyetsu, 38.00
One kakemomo by Hoitsu, 75.00
One kakemomo by Mistunobu, 52.00 $1010.00
For amount loaned to you by Mr. Freer 490.00
Total $1500.00
Kindly receipt and return accompanying voucher, obliging, 
Yours truly,
HAB Aikman

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