Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mr. Owen Culbertson; states that she would be happy to have him read the manuscript, apologizes for the mix-up with Scribners and Mr. Conway, saying that she knew nothing about it. Typed on two pages (TU2009.39.1088.1-TU2009.39.1088.4).

Trail’s End 725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California January 4, 1927 Mr. Owen Culbertson Harvard Law Club 30 East 37th St. New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Culbertson: Your letter of December 27th received. I would be so glad to have you read that manuscript and then give me your opinion with those of the other readers and do believe me I appreciate your help and interest in this and hope we may have the good fortune to work together on something in the future. I, too, was astonished when I received a very knowing letter from Mr. Conway saying Scribners told him they were reading his material. I imagine that is a set rule in the Scribner office and most likely Mr. Scribner knew nothing about the notice going to Mr. Conway. It didn’t make any difference to me but served to make my position with Mr. Conway much better for the moment. He threatened Doubleday Page, that is Mr. Maule, with a suit because he, Mr. Maule, turned the manuscript over to me. This poor little man thought I was holding it and not doing anything about finding a publish- er so when the notice came assuring him that his work was being read by Scribners he at once became very mild and requested I not let anyone else read it until he had worked it over in places. The sad part of all this is the fact the manuscript is not enough Charlie. The memory of Charles M. Russell as his friends knew him is what I want to be preserved that others may know him too. He is bigger than Mr. Conway’s feelings or anyone elses just now and I feel you understand so if you have the time and will read what has been done by Mr. Conway then give me your real opinion you will be doing me a great service. I don’t want to offend anyone but I would like this work to be as near right as possible. I did not know Mr. Sack had been to see Mr. Scribner and those investigations and inquiries about you and the article were not in any way for me but I imagine were only to show his great interest in Charlie and his work and were not meant in any other spirit I feel sure. In the two short letters from him since my return there was no mention made of that manuscript or anyone connected with it. Mr. Sack’s enthusiasm just ran away with him. He never meant to do anything but show his great interest in Charlie and anything that he can find that others have written of said about Chas. he wants. Mr. Owen Culbertson -2- Harvard Law Club New York City January 4m[sic] 1928 You were wise not to let Mr. Sack know you had been told by Mr. Scribner the unfortunate impression he got from his visit but I am pleased you told me and gave me the chance to assure you I knew nothing about it. The best in- tentions in the world some times do get twisted and if told to the person who started out to do no harm but show interest they would not believe their good intentions could be so misunderstood and cause so much worry. I know because this manuscript seems to be the essence of misunderstanding. My small boy has had a wonderful two weeks at home and did so many things he was ready to go back to school and a little more quiet routine. My sincere good wishes for your success. Sincerely, MG

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