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Beginning of Page 1 Stamped in red ink: Mr. M. MEYER DE STADELHOFEN Dr EN DROIT - AVOCAT 29, Rue du Rhône, 29 GENÈVE --- Stamped in blue ink: OFFICE OF H.C. FRICK RECEIVED MAY 4 1911

Genève 24 IV 11. Monsieur H. C. Frick. New York.

Dear Sir I apologise for my sending the todays-telegram on behalf our Rembrandt picture. This is the reason why: This morning we had the visit of a wellknown Art Dealer from Paris, (sent to us by Dr Boode of Berlin) He made us a very acceptable offer on condition he could have the picture in Paris next week –He told us his offer would fall if not accepted at the beginning of next week – He is preparing an exhibition of several masterpieces and wants to know End of Page 1