Typed Letter from Nancy C. Russell to Mr. George D. Sack dated February 16, 1928 confirming the receipt of a payment for a bronze and that a box containing a painting she refers to as 'my precious picture' was sent.

February 16th, 1928. Mr. George D. Sack, 350 East 57th Street, New York City. Dear Mr. Sack: Your letter of the 10th with check in payment for the bronze is received. I am enclosing signed receipt. I sent by express yesterday the box containing my precious picture. I don’t know for the life of me why I let you have it. I shall have to come to New York at least once a year to see it. Tucked in the corner of the frame is the little pen sketch. It is tiny, but the best I have, and as I told you, if it does not come up to your expectations, please return it and we will look further from another source for one for you and I will pay you for the bronze returned. Now we have to talk about the difference in the paintings. I feel as if I were selling my right hand and if you have any hesitancy about the picture and don’t feel that it is worth the difference of Four Thousand Dollars to you, it is all right with me. Goodness, when I think of your being so near California on your Grand Canyon trip with Mr. Clark, I have a vague hope that you might come on and see me at Trail’s End and the things it contains. Would the trip be too much or don’t you think it would be kind of nice to come over here for a week? I infer from your letter that Madeline is not coming. If she were, I would be so glad to see her too. If not, won’t you come over and be a guest at Trail’s End for a little rest? I would be so happy to hear that you are really coming. Maybe I can show you some of my appreciation for all the hours and all the kindnesses you showed me while in New York last winter. My very kindest regards to Madeline and yourself. Sincerely NCR—RSP Enclosure

[Transcript by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-09-12]