‘London, W.C.,
29th March, 1912.
‘Messrs Dupierre et Cie.,
‘Rue Provence,
‘Rue de la Convention,
‘Grenelle, Paris.
‘Gentlemen.—I am anxious to purchase the group of statuary in the left-hand corner back of your Boulevard des Capucines showroom, looking from the street. The group is of three female figures, two seated and one standing. There can be no doubt about the one I mean, as it is the only such in the left of the window.
‘Please forward immediately to the above address.
‘I do not know the exact price, but understand it is about 1500 francs. I therefore enclose notes for that sum, and if a balance remains on either side it can be adjusted by letter.
‘I may say that an unexpected call to England prevented me ordering this in person.