Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. John E. Lewis; states that she is happy to hear that the little model arrived in Montana alright. Typed.

March 12, 1931. Mrs. John E. Lewis, 230 W. 2nd St., Kalispell, Mont. Dearest Lady Lewis: Thanks much for your letter of Feb. 12th. I think Uncle John is about as bad a correspondent as I am but you saved me by telling me that the little model had ar- rived alright and I’m glad to know it pleased Uncle John and the Governor even if it didn’t any of the rest of the Committee. Several people sent meclippings[sic] from the paper regarding the meeting and I’m sure when the thing comes right down to the decision, that the one that is best to make will be chosen and it doesn’t make any difference who modeled it. so long as it is like Charlie and will do credit to the State of Montana. . . . I wouldn’t be human if I wasn’t interested in the whole thing and I’ll be happy when it is decided because it’s bound to come right! It won’t be long now until we will be turning our faces northward again and possibly this year the Government will buy my place, - then there will be nothing todrag[sic] me back to Montana. Don’t lives change and drift, - just like a tide, - but I suppose the sun shines on top of everything always, so it will be alright! Jack is fine, better than he has been in a couple of years, getting along really better in school than he ever has and Ross is a natural-born student, so there is no difficulty about him in his work. The two boys have been pretty good pals. My bestest[sic] love to you and Uncle John. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-12]