Handwritten, five pages from Arthur M. Hazard, June 27, 1924, he encloses a photo and portrait of Charles M. Russell, mentions other works and Jack Smith.

[1] Biltmore Salon June 27. 24. My dear Mrs Russell- I am enclosing a photograph youth portrait of Charles – to you under special cover and trust it reaches you in good order- Now – a little matter which I know you will understand and appreciate, and of which I intended to speak to before you left. Mrs. Wister has just informed [2] me that you had ordered a copy of the little bronze that Jack Smith has –for me- I think I did designate this bronze when the idea first came to me to make a sketch of Charles. but on seeing the wonderful possibilities in his rugged characters for a complete portrait. I went ahead and made a finished thing of him. [3] and for which I am receiving $1000.00 in my regular com- mission. [illegible] I desire you to have this portrait- and just as a matter of a little more even exchange I am going to ask of your good friendship and [sense of equality] to let me have one of the larger horses and cowboy with Indians this being so much more characteristic [4] of the work by Charles and although not an original, like the portrait, will perhaps be a better more even exchange. If you have already ordered the little bronze of the coyote and snake we can sell it here. and I shall be glad to await the other if you will agree to let me have it. The portrait of Charles is framed [5] and is to be put up here just as soon as the “Painter of the West” comes down. A reproduction of it comes [illegible] this week I believe – The Smith’s join me in wishing you ^both^ a very fine Summer season in Montana and a quick return here in the Fall. With best regards Sincerely yours Arthur M. Hazard

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2012-05-07]

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