Rec’d Nov 26” 
Ans. Dec.11” 
Richmond, VA Nov.21,54 
Dear patron: 
Allow me to inform you that a few days ago I received a letter from a 
friend in my home town of Leipzig, Mr. Moritz Leeger. He writes that as a result of a 
commitment he had made to me in my employment letter, he had sent me a box of 
snakes intended for you. Unfortunately it arrived in Bremen after the departure of my 
ship. It was Mr. Leeger’s intention that this small shipment should come to you at no 
cost , thereby repaying you in small measure for previous kindness. It did not please 
him not to be able to prepay this box further than to England. He asked me urgentliy 
to let him know the additional cost so that he can reimburse you. I regard it as most 
convenient that I attach his very own letter from which you can learn all ofthe above 
and I ask sincerely that you soonest let me have a clear answer so that Ican make 
my report to Leipzig; the cost for the package will be credited to you at that place. As 
it would please me to make your acquaintance briefly, I willthus have an opportunity 
to hand over this in a way personal gift and recommend myself for additional 
consignments here. Il am, sincerely yours, 
Clothar Bottcher 
care of Hirsch & Bottcher 
Transl. Eliasson 4/97 
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