From W. St. J. Miller to Nancy C. Russell, June 2, 1933
Description
Letter by W. St. J. Miller to Nancy C. Russell; informs her that he is shipping "Bronc to Breakfast" to her. Typed with a handwritten note running up the side.
June 2nd. 1933. Mrs. C.M. Russell, Pasadena. Dear Madam; Thank you for your prompt repy by wire. The picture “Bronk to Breakfast” is being shipped immediately to you by Express and is being certified by Custom’s Inspec- tor as in perfect condition. Insurance is being placed by the Express Co. at the usual rate on $4400.00 and this is going through addressed to you collect.. The owner- Mr. Ernest Lane was in from his ranch in the country today and after much consultation has decided to accept the prop- osal of $4400.00, out of which I am to receive my commission. We are not clear as to the commission due you by rights, and until we hear from you we are assuming that you will be able to collect this from your client. I am aware you mentioned in your letter of May 22nd. that as the $5000 at first asked was gross in would come out of this, but since the figure has been reduced to $4400 Mr. Lane assume>s your client would be willing to pay your commission. Please let me know what you think about this. I know Mr. Lane needs money very badly for his ranch. Thanking your for the way you are handling this. Yours very truly, [signed] W. St. J. Miller [handwritten vertically on left page edge] P.S. Would you be sure to inspect this at customs, and if possible inspect after it leaves Customs. W.St. J.
[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-10-24]
Dates
- June 2, 1933
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
Overall: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Previous Number
C.5.152 (Colorado Springs number)
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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