Dear Sir,
In compliance with the request contained in our letter of last month, we take pleasure in handing you herewith a cheque value Frcs. 144,539.40 for account of Mr. Matsukata, beoing the cost of various artworks which you have bought on his behalf and his account. Kindly send us, per return, your formal receipt in duplicate as customary.
Yours faithfully
Per pro SUZUKI & CO [signé J. Yamananochi [illisible]]