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Hôtel Meurice
Rue de Rivoli
PARIS
ADRESSE TÉLÉGRAPHIQUE
MEURISOTEL PARIS
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of details which his business demanded.  Of his partner, I can say little in sympathy, I regret.  As to other creditors, I do feel naturally, that as my first loans of L.S. & M.S. stock was as first aid, it should stand as my right to preceed them. Still, even in this, if you feel it necessary under any circumstances to waive my rights I hope that you will do so without consulting me.  I so much wish you to do what ever may prove for the best,

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