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Letter from Joseph Duveen to H.C. Frick, 6 August 1915 [page 1 of 2]
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Duveen Brothers 720 Fifth Avenue New York
AUG 9 1915
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August 6, 1915.
H. C. Frick, Esq.,
Prides Crossing,
MASSACHUSETTS.
Dear Mr. Frick:-
Replying to your favour of August fourth, I am very sorry to note that the fact of my removing the FRAGONARD PANEL should have caused you any anxiety, although I must confess I can perfectly understand it. Its removal, however, was absolutely necessary to insure perfect harmony in regard to carpet, curtains, and the general colour effect of the room. My intention was to take it over with me in my cabin when I go next month, but Decour telegraphed me again for it so my own private secretary, who was leaving for England last Saturday, took it with him in his cabin with my instructions to take it personally to Paris and deliver it into Decour's hands.
We have naturally covered its insurance from here to Decour's place, but have not insured it against war risks although I have written today a private letter to our head man in Paris in case of any unforeseen accident, or if by any mischance the Germans should come closer to Paris - even if they were to approach five miles nearer than their present location - to take the panel from Decour instantly and bring it by train at night to Marseilles and place it in the vaults of the Credit Lyonais there.
With all these precautions I imagine we shall be out of any danger, and when it returns it shall be brought by hand by my secretary or by myself. I think this extra precaution is the cause of your anxiety which perhaps you did
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