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It should also be firmly established and known here, that any and all such works of art might be re-claimed as stolen goods, by their true legal owners.

France's attitude after the Russian Revolution, and long after that war was over - but before the Soviets had been recognized "de jure and de facto", as well as the steps the then existing French Government took towards works of art coming from Spain during and immediately after the recent civil war there are so many precedents which can be referred to.

You will realize that for many reasons I do not wish my name mentioned in any way in connection with this. However, I really feel that the democratic spirit is so opposed to such immoral steps that it is sufficient to call the attention of the proper authorities to such possibilities, for them to take immediately the necessary steps, and I am counting upon you personally - perhaps  even through the medium of your paper - to expose this question to the Treasury Department and to the public.

Should you wish any further information on this topic or should you wish to see me in connection therewith, please do not fail to let me know.

With personal regards,

Yours very sincerely,

(Germain Séligmann)

Colonel Julius O. Adler,
c/o The New York Times,
229 West 43rd. St.,
New York, N.Y.

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