Typed letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. John B. Ritch 23 May 1934 tells Ritch that she shall do all that is possible to arrange a meeting between him and Mr. Lewis, comments on sickness, death, and their growing boy.

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. May 23rd, 1934. Mr. John B. Ritch, Lewistown, Montana. Dear Mr. Ritch: Your letter of May 18th, received. I shall be only too happy to try to arrange to have a meeting with you and Mr. Lewis. If Mr. Lewis is not well enough to go to Lewistown, maybe we can arrange to have you come to Kalispell. You know Mr. Lewis has had a terrible time with his heart and is unable to go up and down stairs. I do not know about the trip over the mountains for him but will find out as soon as I get to Montana and you bet I want to do everything I can to be of help in getting this memorial matter settled to the satisfaction of the State and Char- lie’s friends. I will make it my business to see you soon after I get in Montana. It was a great shock to me to hear Mrs. Lewis had gone on because Mr. Lewis was so very ill last year no one ever dreamed he would be left and she would go although she has looked so badly for so long. This is a strange old place to live in. It’s grand your boy, John, is so fine and such a good kid. My boy, Jack, is a pretty good kid too. He is nearly six feet tall but does not weigh nearly as much as your boy. I wish they could know each other although they might not be interested in the same things at all. Jack is all wheels that turn by electricity and I really don’t know what your boy’s hobby is. Miss Trigg is here with me and will drive North with us. You no doubt heard that her mother passed on last September. An- -2- Mr. John B. Ritch other one of my very good and old friends has passed through the gates where we cannot see them. I am looking forward to seeing you at the very earliest opportunity and until then, my very kindest to you and yours. Sincerely,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-11-26]

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