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CIMA: I am very disappointed that the information given in my draft for an affidavit does not seem enough to satisfy the authorities. Is there anything further I can do in this respect?

DR. PLANISCIG: I phoned Mr. Robbins immediately and in order to expedite this matter asked him to instruct J.P.M. to forward to you their Casheir's check in the sum of $1,000. Please find enclosed copy of my letter to Jack Friedenberg, c/o Hudson Shipping Co.

GISELDA FRESCOES: I had a lengthy conversation with Prof. Sereni, as per your instructions, and he is also of the firm opinion that he should make further investigations in this matter. He agrees with you in every respect except that offhand he feels that the officials of the Belle Arte may not have acted in collusion with these crooks. At all events he will take the whole dossier with which we supplied him last year to Europe, and is not of course more than ever anxious to have a conversation with you in Paris. [[note]] Things have taken a new turn - have had lengthy correspondance w Sereni & parties - also process of attorney established by italian consul[[/note]]

As I wrote you on June 9th., he expects to arrive there on June 19th., or 20th., and will be staying at the Hotel Regina. He confirmed that whatever action is now taken under these particular developments will come strictly within the retainer of $350.- paid last December.

[[left margin]] please remind me of having case made ivory by Cartier-- [[left margin]]

I also wish to acknowledge receipt of the following:

Copy of your letter dated June 3rd., 1950 to Mr. V.R. Young, which I am adding to my McKay Morant file to be taken up with you in September.

Bank statement of the firm's account with J.P.M. which you returned to me.

Draft of my letter to McKay Morant & Co., in reference to the special insurance of some of our frames for which I wrote officially. today.

SETTING BOXES: As per the request of your fiche of May 15th., Tiffany tell us that they make no setting boxes except for their own use.

CURTAIN FRONT ROOM: After roaming around most all day Jack finally located a source where they would dye the required material to the shade we want. The while proposition which included the velvet dying [[dyeing]] and making up the curtain would come to approximately $75.00. In view of the same involved we would like to have your okay before proceeding. [[note]] what has actually been done-- I hope you have material etc -- The only thing which must await my arrival is the placing of curtains--. [[/note]]

INVOICE DE HAUKE: As suggested by Mrs. Parker I am enclosing herein our invoice in the sum of $35.70 being our disbursement respecting that Redon prints. [[note]] still in my papers - please ask for it _ as I did not send it -----
Over - [[/note]]

AIR MAIL

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