Barnes, 24 N. 40th St., Philadelphia, and shipped in hand by United States Express Co. By this arrangement it is not necessary for you to have the painting consigned to any firm of my custom house brokers in New York, nor is it necessary for you to mention the name of my custom house brokers in Philadelphia. I have received dozens of paintings shipped through the United States Express Co. from Paris, according to the methods above mentioned, and the paintings have always been delivered to my house within three days after the arrival of the steamer in New York.
The only part which you need emphasize is that the painting is to be shipped in hand to Philadelphia, and not shipped in care of Hussa & Co., nor is the name of my custom house broker to appear on the package.
