Letter by Homer Britzman to James B. Rankin; thanks Rankin for the help in acquiring three more Russells from Edith Ellis Morrrison, and states that he has also bought two Russell watercolors from Mrs. F.M.N. Russell. Typed.

October 25, 1937. Mr. James B. Rankin 423 West 118th St. New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Rankin: Some time ago I gave you a list of Russell pictures that I had in my possession. Since that time I have acquired three others and I am writing to thank you for putting me in touch with Miss Edith Ellis Morrison of Pittsfield, Illinois, from whom I purchased a Russell oil painting in gray tones, size 31 x 21, titled “Cowboy Sport – Roping a Wolf.” Mrs. Morrison recently moved to San Diego, California, and I obtained the picture from her. You may have a record of this particular picture. Some few weeks ago I bought two pictures from Mrs. Florence M.N. Russell, stepmother of Charles M. Russell. One is a watercolor, titled “The Warriors’ Return.” The other is a watercolor, called “Mexican Ruralles,” which brings my per- sonal collection to nine. I have several other contacts and if you are interested, I will be glad to let you know whenever I acquire any other Russell pictures. Again thanking you for putting me in touch with various owners of Russell’s work. I am Very truly yours, P.S. I would, of course, be interested in receiving notice of your book when it is published and I would further appre- ciate receiving from you a bibliography on Russell, or a list of books on Russell of which you may have information. The only books I have are “Trails Plowed Under” and “Good Medicine.” HEB:fmb

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-10-31]