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.