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CLET002232
22 marzo 1916
Mi perdoni se non ho ancora riscontrato la sua gradita del 5 corr., ma purtroppo le condizioni di salute di
Al piacere di leggerla, o più ancora di vederla presto in
suo devmo.
Tito Ricordi
Roma
via Sedari 76
22 March 1916
Dear Counselor,
Forgive me for not responding sooner to your letter of the 5th of this month, but unfortunately my mother's health has not improved as hoped but rather suffered a steady decline, such that I live in a continual state of anxiety which leaves me precious little peace of mind, if any at all.
With regard to the Russian Consortium, I can tell you that Ettore Bocconi has agreed to lend his participation. During the banquet for Gabriel Hanotaux I had the opportunity to speak with Hon. De Capitani, chamber deputy from Milan, and to Senator Salmoiraghi, both of whom were receptive to my proposal, but they reserve the right to examine it in detail before making any decision. I can work directly with Senator Salmoiraghi here in Milan. For Hon. Giuseppe De Capitani D'Arzago (to whom I suggested speaking also with Hon. Romeo Gallenga, a name he knows he can trust), would you be disposed to providing him with more information and in greater detail to secure the participation of these two Deputies, should you find it necessary and opportune? If so, send me an affirmative wire and I will telegraph Hon. De Capitani that I have authorized you to give him a more exhaustive briefing, after which I would ask you to be so kind as to go find him at the Chamber of Deputies to arrange a meeting with him and Hon. Gallenga.
I would sincerely appreciate receiving any updates you have concerning the Caoutchouc affair, so that I can also inform my friend Bocconi who asks about it continually. Has the Minister of War written to you regarding the three points mentioned in his welcome letter of 5 March? Has Luzzatti given you the draft of the contract we discussed in Turin? What would be the total of actual capital collected thus far? Is it sufficient to carry out the basic program, including acquisition of the Production Facility in Piacenza, or is more money needed?
In anticipation of your response, or better still, the pleasure of seeing you soon in Milan, I remain
yours gratefully
Tito Ricordi
Att. Tito Vezio Ciolfi
Rome
via Sedari 76