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New York, August 15, 1955

Dear Mr. Seligman:

I cabled you today:

"CASES OPENING POSPONED NEXT WEKK STOP WRITING PORJES"

After numerous telephone calls from the country with with Brown's I was able to make an appointment with the checker of the customhouse for today 10.45 a.m.
.Today

At Brown(s I learned that he called the appointment off. They tried to reach me at 9 but I left the house before 8 o'clock this morning. Mr. Blum from Brown's told me it might be possible for tommorrow or the day after tommorrow-but after this experience, I thought it [[strikeout]] better to postpone for next week, when I am back in New York and could be reached easier.

I am sorry, Mr. Seligman, it did not work out they way I planned it. I saw the cases, they are in perfect condition. Of course, I don't know how them statues are packed and in what condition they arrived. Mr. Blum wanted to have them opened this week without me, but I did not permit it. I think there is no harm in paving they opening postponed.

You can imagine how mad I was - I came special to the city without any result.

I talked to Mrs. Parker. She told me about the check she received from Judge Green $2,900.- I sent today to Mrs. Robbins the prepared check as well as credit note after talking to Mr. Robbins, who is in the city since today. 

I hope you and Mrs. Seligman are spending a pleasant and restful time. 

With best regards   
                                      very sincerely,

I am returning this afternoon to the country.