The Norweb Collection - An American Legacy

Under the circumstances therefore it was disappointing that our transaction did not work out, but I hope that hurdle in this instance will not prevent our getting together on many another occasions.
With personal regards,
Sincerely yours,
R. Henry Norweb

September 22, 1966
Dear Mr. Norweb:
I just returned from my South American trip and I was terribly dissappointed in the lack of gold coins, that is, rare and scarce items. Plenty of common material.
I did find two coins which were on your want list. However they are not exactly in the best condition, however I took them anyway and if they are not entirely satisfactory, please return them as my friend in Cuba is also looking for them ....
Trusting that you had a good summer, with kindest regards.
Sincerely, Mortimer Hammel

November 27, 1957
Dear Mortimer:
I have gone through the list you were good enough to send us and the items on the attached sheet are of interest.
As for prices, I am frank to say that I will have to leave that to your judgment as you travel around, but if you are in any doubt I would be very glad to have you cable me at my expense as items become available. A night letter is delivered the next morning and cost very little, and if you will include your address I can have an answer in your hands within 24 hours or less. This procedure has worked with others and I see no reason why you and I should not be able to make it work too.
As for being condition conscious-yes we are. In this we differ from many of our Latin friends who will take anything with the right date-holed, gouged, or what have you.
Our own plans are to be here until about mid January when we may come to New York for a two-week visit. When do you expect to be back at home base?
Very sincerely,
Harry Norweb [sic}

Claridge's, London May 17, 1958
Dear Mortimer:
We should have been homeward bound at this time but our departure has been delayed so that it now seems we shall miss each other in New York. Our arrival date is now May 28th, so the purpose of this note is to ask you to be good enough before yougo to mail the coins I saw in New York, at the same time letting me know where my check should be sent for deposit to your account ....
All goes well-the trip has been a pleasant one from the viewpoint of travel and the joy of having our son with us for part of the trip. As for coins, we have seen a lot but found little of real interest except for some Latin- American silver.
With regards and best wishes for a good trip, Sincerely,
R.H. Norweb

Bad Gastien, Austria
June 22, 1958
Dear Henry:
I tried to reach you by phone as you were sailing up the river on the 27th. I was on the M.S. Berlin on my way to Europe. The trip was pleasant but a little too long. Landed in Bremen in 12 days. Picked up my car. Drove through Germany. Called on all the coin dealers. Found nothing of interest. Germany is certainly gloomy.

Drove on to this beautiful spot and will be here for another three weeks. Owing to the uncertainties over here I don't know where I am going from here. Did you receive the Argentine coin I sent you from New York?
Hoping this finds both you and Mrs. Norweb in the best of health, and with kindest regards in which Mrs. Hammel joins.

Sincerely,
Mortimer