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given his final offer, – I finally announced, that

you would relinquish the island, if you got the rest for Kr. 1000,

but he then said, that the island was worth little to him, – as

it was the least valuable part of the lot, – since it

can easily be totally destroyed by the river, while the inner tract is situ-

ated securely, – he also believed, that he would later be able to

get a good price for this inner tract of the lot, as a lot and

“garden” were now being purchased for a schoolteacher residence; – and there was

considerable demand for small parcel allotments (if they

were inferior), as there are many workers in the village,

who were now returning home during these times of unemployment and were

looking for a building lot and a little land to work.

However he would like to think about it and would come

to visit us during Whitsunday and talk to you about the matter.

Engel asks me, to hear if You might bring her some

paper napkins. Unfortunately there won’t be any beer,

as I am lacking yeast. Are the Kreybergs coming?

The sketch chest I have spoken to Bertel Aasen about making

(not Betil Aasen which stood on your stamp).

Well again you are warmly welcome! Both you and Aagot and

the children – Say hello to the Kreybergs, and tell them that They are welcome (the

two woodcuts are completed; – but “March atmosphere is not

printed exactly like yours – I plan to print more (to choose among.)

With best wishes from everyone here. Your Astrup

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