Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California January 20, 1928 Mr. John Mead Fairdale, North Dakota Dear Mr. Mead: Your letter of inquiry dated January 7th received. It is always gratifying to hear of the people that are so interested in Mr. Russell’s work and have been in the country long enough to appreciate the historical value of his canvasses. I have a number of original pictures. some water colors and some oils. I have no reproductions. If you are interested in an original, if you will give me some idea of the kind of thing you want possibly I could submit something to you. the water colors range in price from $500. up – oils $1000. up. I will be glad to hear further from you. Yours very truly, MG [Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-25]