Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. J. E. Lewis; friendly letter of spring and the two year delay of the statue. Typed.

Pasadena, California. May 20, 1931. Mrs. J. E. Lewis, 230 West Second Street, Kalispell, Montana. Dear Lady Lewis and Uncle John: Your letter of May 15th, received and yesterday the box containing the bronze arrived. I know you are de- lighted to get that out of your way. I am mighty sorry Uncle John has had the flu and I hope you are all better. As spring is here you should be feeling fine. It will be the first part of July before we reach Montana as school is not out until the latter part of June – I don’t know the exact date. I was glad to read in your letter Lady, that the Gov- ernor said the work on the model chosen has been post- poned for two years. I had a letter from the Governor saying that nothing would be done until legislature convenes two years hence. I also had a letter from Great Falls saying the Governor had been in Great Falls, had called on Mrs. Lincoln and told her to pro- ceed with the work. Now, something is funny somewhere. Old Lady Rumor is a fine old cat. I should like to have the Governor tell me positively he did not do that thing. Johnnie Ritch seems to be very decided in his objections and I don’t see how with him not there and Mr. Lewis objection that they could choose and settle their de- cision as it seems to have been done. “Nuff sed”! I will talk to you all when I see you. We are all well. Mrs. Trigg and Josephine are here and have been for the past month. They will be leaving next week for home. Everybody joins in good wishes to you folks. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-14]