[handwritten] October 28, 1938 Dear Mr. Britzman: Thank you for yours of the 18th of October & the data on your two new pictures. Please tell me how they are signed (CMR or CM Russell) if they are dated I have the buffalo skull mark. Yes, I should like to have photographs or Photostats (glossy) of them, together with your 2 permission to reproduce them in my books. Since you know Con Price I wonder if you would ask him who the lady is, in New York, who owned these pictures. She might be able to give me some information on CMR’s life, etc.. I have sought in vain to get Price’s story about his friendship with Charlie Russell. Being unable financially to offer him money for his account, 3 has naturally been a handicap to me. Incase you have any persuasive powers over him I’d appreciate your efforts on my behalf, as Con did know CMR well & for a long time. Due to the sudden & totally unexpected death of my dear mother, I have temporarily post- poned work on my books. How- ever I am anxious to complete them and will soon resume my writing. [verso] 4 Appreciating your very kind co operation with me and with all good wishes to you in the hope that you & Mrs. Britzman are well. (Mrs. Russel has told me of your wife’s illness) Very sincerely yours, James B. Ranklin 423 W.118th St. New York [Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-10-20]