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missive, that I am positively ashamed, – that You

have entrusted my letter to Mr. Engelsen I am also

abashed about; – but perhaps it can be

a good counterweight to my foe Krantz,

who despite all the favours, I have done for

him – (in my humble way) – nevertheless harasses me,

wherever he can, – and speaks disparagingly about me

to my friends telling all sorts of lies

and slander (I think it must be a psychological illness

in him, – his father did die in a madhouse after

20-30 years of illness). If You could using mild

language let Mr. Engelsen understand this, – in the event Krantz

comes to him, – then You would do me an invaluable

favour. – (I have felt sorry for Krantz and have helped

him as far as I could, – but he is worst towards

his benefactors) – The two woodcuts You may sell, as You

wish (110 kroner for marigold night perhaps – and 90 for "Sandalstrand"?)

With best wishes – Your

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