But not having up to now received any letter of yours since that of May 12
th1 I have nothing to pay him his twelve guilders & 50
c with. The man will surely not give me any longer delay but they can immediately sell my furniture publicly. Whatever may be your opinion concerning the things I told you – do not let it come to this scandal. My drawings for C.M. are ready but I shall not be able to get that money early enough. I say again – let us at all events avoid irregularity & public scandal and talk or write calmly on the subject till we know what ought to be done. Therefore I hope you will sent
a me what I so greatly want, & write. I work day & night & have a small drawing ready for you which I will send bye & bye.
2 b I have no more money for a stamp, excuse the postcard, & believe me