Pasadena, California
November 1st, 1927
Mr. Erwin S. Barrie
Grand Central Art Galleries
New York, N.Y.
Dear Mr. Barrie:
I am sending herewith four cuts of bronze and paintings,
one is “Where a Law Dulls the Edge of Change”, the painting
that belongs to the Prince of Wales. The Duke of York does
not own a picture of Charlie’s but the Duke of Connaught does.
His picture is “Where a Left Hand Shake is Best” and it was
in oil and the composition is similar to a water color owned
by Dr. Cole which is called “A Doubtful Hand Shake”. Another
cut is a portrait of Charlie painted by Arthur Hazard. The
other two cuts are bronze, “Counting Coup” and the “Horse
Wrangler”. I am also sending some photographs and the titles
of the picture are on the back.
I am enclosing some clippings that I hope your news
writer can use. If you will take “Trails Plowed Under” Will
Rogers introduction will give pretty much the idea where
Western people place Charlie. You can get photographs of the
bronzes you have and in that way get the ones you want.
I am starting east tonight and will be in New York on
the New York Central arriving Saturday at 5:30 P.M. I am
planning to go to the Commodore. I don’t know whether it will
be possible to see you on Sunday or Saturday night, please
leave a message for me at the hotel. If I am not to see you
Sunday will go over to McKays in Inglewood for the day.
Hope the pictures get through in good shape.
Sincerely,
MG