725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California April 27th, 1935. Mr. John B. Ritch, Lewistown, Montana. Dear Mr. Ritch: Your letter of March 25th, was answered in long hand March 30th. In that letter I told you how sorry I was that the bill for the statue of Charlie could not be presented at this session and I think as you do that every time it is put off now, makes the chance that much less for it being accomplished. Darn it, I would like to see it done while you and I are on the job. I know you did all you could and I am abso- lutely tied and cannot help in any way that I know of. So much for the statue. Now, for your letter of April 14th. Please send me the material you have ready for your book and I will send it to Mr. Maule marked “personal” and ask him to read it himself and then take the matter up with you direct. I am hoping something good will come out of it. My experience with publishers is they will never be able to get your book out in time for the tourists this year. It always takes much longer than we expect or think is necessary but if they will just get interested in the poetry and really take hold of it, I am sure you won’t care if the book is not out until later or as soon as they can put it through. In a very short time now, Jack and I will be driving North. I am sure you must feel very proud of your boy being in Anapolis[sic]. I know I would be if he were mine. My very kindest regards to you both. Sincerely yours, [Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]