Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. H. E. Maule; thanks Maule for the check from the royalties, and tells him that she is sending under a separate cover a collection of poetry by J. Ritch and requests that he let Ritch know directly what he thinks of it. Typed.

725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California. May 11th, 1935. Mr. H. E. Maule, Doubleday, Doran & Company, Garden City, New York. Dear Mr. Maule: First of all, I wish to thank you for the check covering the royalties of the books. I am so glad they con- tinue. I had a little exhibition of Charlie’s work in Los Angeles a week or so ago and during the time I was there we sold ten copies of Good Medicine. I know this pleases the publisher because we hit such a hard time when the expensive edition was released. Under separate cover, I am sending some poems written by John B. Ritch, Lewistown, Montana. He is an old timer and punched cows with Charlie and knows what he is talking about. I wish you would give them your personal attention and see what the possibilities are for getting out the collection. Will you write to Mr. Ritch direct, giving him your decision. I just wanted the material to get into your hands and not to the readers because I feel you understand the western stuff so much better than the average reader. I think you will be interested in Mr. Ritch’s work and hope this col- lection of verse will be published by Doubleday, Doran & Com- pany. I still think I am going to finish the story of Charlie’s life and when I do, I want you to see it first. My kindest regards, Sincerely yours,

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-12-20]