Henri MATISSE (1869-1954). 2 L.A.S., April 4 and May 3, 1951, to Mme Thorndike in Nice; 1page oblong in-12 (on the back of an illustrated postcard Study for La crucifixion, Chapelle de Vence), and1 1/2page in-4 with envelope. 4/4/51. "Dear friends, I'll come and see you one of these mornings. Your Easter card touched me very much! Stay healthy!"... Friday May 3. He replied to his dear friend's touching letter instantly, but then mislaid it: "Excuse me, I was happy about your show of mutual sympathy and it didn't work out for me". He plans to visit her on Sunday morning, and asks her to say hello to Henri...

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