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From R.H. Collins to Nancy C. Russell, April 28, 1939

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                                                                                                                                                                                           April 28, 1939. Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, Calif.   Dear Mrs. Russell:    You will perhaps recall that I live at #1355 S. El Molino Avenue in Pasadena and have one of Mr. Rus- sell’s paintings, which we have always called – “Fools build fires.”   I am told that this is one of Mr. Russell’s out- standing pictures and am writing to ask if you have any knowledge of the picture – the approximate value at the present time and whether or not you could re- fer me to any one that might be interested in acquir- ing this gorgeous painting.   I am sorry to bother you but you can rest assured if an occasion ever presents itself I will be glad to reciprocate.   In the meantime, I beg remain,                                                   Yours very truly,                                                 [signed] RH Collins   Rm 614, 621 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, California.

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-02]

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From R.H. Collins to Nancy C. Russell