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September 12th., 1946.

Dear F.G.:

As I told you when I saw you in Paris several months ago, we consider, by this I mean the different members of the firm, that your presence in New York is indispensable.

You know the reasons, and I need not go again into details. There are so many questions to be settled as regards the past and present, and particularly as regards the future. I consider that a great deal should be accomplished both from a cultural view as regards France - exhibitions to be organized, etc., as well as from a business angle, which cannot be dealt with by letter.

You must, in order to judge the possibilities, come to America and see the new trends, for you to understand better the different subjects I broached in Paris.

It goes without saying that in view of the interest your visit would have for this firm, your expenses while in this country would be fully taken care of by us, so that it would involve no financial outlay for you or your firm.

I do hope that after this new appeal, and upon receipt of this letter, you will indicate to me a definite date at which you expect to be here.

Affectionately yours,

(Germain Seligman)

Mr. Francois Gerard Seligmann,
23 Place Vendôme,
Paris, France.