Translations:CP 03098/5/en
I realize that the dates of my letters are sometimes the date of their writing, but not the date of their mailing. (Monsieur Delessert, director of the Nord, said: “Our trains rarely arrive on time but always leave at the time set on the timetable” [1]. I cannot even say the same of my letters, since I find on my table this one which was intended for you.)[2] In the meantime, de Rothschild Frères are sending me the enclosed bulletin and statement[3] which may be useful to you. I am sending these just in case you need them and I am not replying to the Rothschild Banking House, since my answer will be precisely what you will have me sign.