November 22, 1938. Mr. Theodore A. Koetzli 4132 Magnolia Avenue St. Louis, Missouri. Dear Mr. Koetzli: I have just returned from a business trip and find your letter of November 17th and the photograph on my desk. The photograph gives a very good idea of the “Wolf." I hesitate to buy the "Wolf" from you because I know it involves a lot of sentiment to you personally, and be- cause I feel that it is not a permanent thing. If it could be cast in bronze so that it would be permanent, I would feel secure in owning it, but since it is in its original state with just a coating, I am afraid it might get broken or begin to fall apart, in which case, of course, it is lost forever. From what you have said in your other letters, the law would prevent me from having it cast in bronze even though I had only one cast made; that is the copyright laws would prevent it. I know also that casting it in bronze is an expensive procedure and I may not be able to afford to do it. I presume you are anxious to sell the "Wolf." I am not a rich man - and I do not question the price you have set from your standpoint. However, I would not be in a position to pay that much for it. If you care to accept an offer of $50.00, I will be glad to foward my check upon receipt of the study in good condition. Very truly yours, H. E. Brit zman 555 So. Flower St. Los Angeles, Calif. H [Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-14]