Dec. 31, 1929. Mr. George D. Sack, 350 E. 57th St., New York City. My dear friends, Your two letters of the 16th and 25th both created a feeling in my heart that is very difficult to describe. I have tried my best to think what stone Charlie was talking of and my last interpretation is as follows: The State of Montana are planning to erect a monument to the memory of Lewis and Clarke, following a design made by Charlie some nine years ago. The figures were drawn and painted in water color, giving his idea of how they should look in bronze. They are mounted on stone which gives a very natural and lifelike look. The Governor’s Commission has asked me to assist them in finding the proper sculptor, etc. We have had some lengthy correspondence and the mounting on the granite natural boulders seem to be troubling the Commission. The artists that I have talked with say the stones can be used just as Charlie suggested and I have tried to convince the Committee of that fact. – Now, this message to me must mean that I have written properly and that the urge is right. At least I interpret it that way and, of course, I am going on working with Charlie’s things and for the advancement of his name here. I will do this as long as I live. There are times when I know I should be writing things that Charlie has created in my mind but life is such a busy thing for most of us and the ordinary running of the house takes much time and leaves the body weary and the brain cannot function properly. I do believe that this explanation will throw some light on your different messages. What do you think about it? You people made both Jack and me very happy with your kind remembrance this Christmastime. Jack is fairly running himself down to register how far he goes in so many minutes and the fragrance of the perfume that you sent me speaks of my friends at 350 E. 57th St. That little lady who lives there does not use it but her friend, Nancy, is very fond of the illusive fragrance and remembers you people with so much affection. All good wishes for the coming year! NCR:ED Sincerely, [Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-10-03]