Dear Sir,
With my greatest pleasure, I beg to thank you for your kind message, re. the Hansen’s collection, which was satisfactory settled, by joint kind efforts of your goodself and Mr. Naruse, and I had the pleasure of cabling you today, as per a copy enclosed herewith, just to express you both, my heartfelt gratitude for all troubles you have most kindly undertaken for me.
I am most anxious to know which pieces of his collection you have chosen for me, and am awaiting with impatience, the delivery of your letter mentioned in your cable.
With my best wishes and sincere thanks for your kind troubles taken for me on all occasions,
I am, dear sir,
Yours faithfully,
Kojiro Matsukata
[manuscrit :] PS : I am afraid that I am abusing your kindness. But I take it granted you help me for the sake of art. However you oblige me very much. Your K.M.