From Nancy C. Russell, June 9, 1933, "A Bronc to Breakfast" arrived today.

725 Michigan Blvd. Pasadena, California June 9, 1933. Dr. Philip G. Cole 551 Fifth Avenue New York City, New York. Dear Philip: The picture “A Bronc to Breakfast” arrived in Los Angeles today. The custom brokers have made out the necessary papers to release it and after much red tape, it is to be forwarded to you by express leaving Los Angeles Saturday. I am glad you did not have the trouble of clearing it as I had to give an affidavit of its authenticity when, where and how it happened to be painted so I am happy to have been able to serve you in that. It is a joy to know the picture is going to fill a place in your collection that will make you happy and add much to your story of Russell work. You certainly have the history of the West on your walls. What joy the collecting of these things must give you! Thanks so much for all the things connected with the album. It is so easy to put together and gives such pleasure to so many people. You have some perfectly splendid things of Olaf Setzer’s[sic]. He has great a- bility and I am glad he was with Charlie as much as he was. I can see Charlie’s influence in everything he has done and for your record, that is good. I have heard from Miss Trigg of your great kindness in sending the extra leaves to her for the library. That was a very kindly thing to do. It will give great pleasure to the patrons of the library and also let them know about the wonderful collection of pictures you have that have painted the history of our Northwest. Please let me know just as soon as the picture “A Bronc to Breakfast” arrives as I am planning to leave for Montana June 20th. Belton, of course, will be my postoffice[sic] after the first of July. However, I should like to get the picture business settled be- [next] Dr. Phillip G. Cole -2- fore I go North. I may go up to Calgary and I shall keep my eyes and ears open for “Carson’s Men”. I hope some day to get it for you. My very best wishes to you and your family. Sincerely, Air Mail

[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-11-02]