From: Richard Kahn

From: Richard Kahn To: Jeffrey Epstein <jeevacation@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: Library Date: Thu, 14 May 2015 12:38:52 +0000 Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Brandon Thompson < Date: May 14, 2015 at 7:50:56 AM EDT To: Richard Kahn Subject: Library Dear Richard, This is my last letter to you, before I go to the Library. Right now, I am convinced that what Mr. Epstein wants is the Interior that was built in 18-19 c and remained through all aging process. I know now, that what I did till now, is complete miss. When I worked with Mr. Ingrao, a leading decorator in NY, he would call me to finish the Interior like this. You have to know some history of Interiors and how they aged over time. None of this I can find in the Library, and I am sorry, I did not know to the end what Mr. Epstein wanted from me until now. The way he want to finish this Library, can not be finished initially with wax. Wax could be the last coat over the finish that would closely imitated 18 c Interior. Firstly, the oxidation ( in 18 c wood you have natural oxidation ) which can be easily imitated. Secondly, the newer wood. The wood in 18 c was quarter-sown wood, you need to come close to this. Thirdly, natural use of the wood, the dents, slight scratches, discoloration - done in moderation. The present method we were using will not imitate the aged wood the way Mr. Epstein wants. The way I see this work, is the present finish be removed, not everywhere, because there are some good looking sections and you need to start anew with the final effect in mind. I am capable of doing this work band if the need for the work like this, would arise , I could be called to the project. I am sorry that through misunderstanding, I was a disappointment to Mr. Epstein. Brandon EFTA00857038