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New York, Novemebr 29, 1919.
Messrs, Duveen Brothers,
720 Fifth Avenue, New York.
Gentlemen,
Mr. Frick directs me to inform you that he has definitely decided not to purchase the Portrait in Limoges Enamel of "An Unknown Man" by Leonard Limosin, which you have placed in the Living Hall at his house at 1 East 70th Street, New York on approval and subject to your risk, and would thank you to remove it at once.
Your very truly,
W.J. Naughton
Portrait above referred to was removed by Duveen Bros, Saturday afternoon November 29th, 1919, by direction y Mr. Frick.
checked out by
W. J. Naughton
J.H Bridge
Mrs Stone
Mrs. Kevs

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