Letter by Nancy C. Russell to Mrs. William B. Campbell; informs Campbell that she has a few Russell originals left which are for sale. Typed on both front and back.

September 30, 1929 Mrs. William B. Campbell, 27 Lorraine Apt. Calgary, Alta., Canada. Dear Mrs. Campbell: Your letter came to Lake McDonald just at the time we were having out dreadful fires so no letters were attended to until now and you see I’m back at home again. I do not live in Great Falls any more. My Father lives here, so that I spend nine months here and three months at Lake McDonald, Montana. Regarding Russell originals, I have a few left. The prices, of course, are very much advanced to that which you paid for pictures when you purchased yours. Your pictures are now very valuable and it’s pleasant for me to think what really fine examples you have because you and Mr. Campbell loved the work and I feel towards Charlie’s as though they were children and, to know they are in a home of love, makes me very happy. I have several oils and they range in price from $5,000 to $30,000. At the present, there is no effort being made to dispose of them because in the near future museums will be trying to get examples of Charlie’s work and I want to have some good things for them to choose from. Your picture of the Indians is called, “Pirates of the Plains.” Of course, it could be called, “Raiders” too but Charlie’s name for it was the former. The Indian burial picture was painted especially for you so you can name it anything you like. I believe Charlie would have said, “Her Heart is on the Ground, while Her Warrior’s Heart Sleeps.” Jack is almost as tall as I but he doesn’t measure up to you Alfred. He is only thirteen so has some years to go to catch up with you boy. He’s a great comfort and doesn’t leave any dull hours as planning and looking to- wards his future keeps a fellow pretty busy. He’s going to the Catalina Island School for Boys and is delighted be- cause they are out of doors the entire school year and can swim and have boy scout activities that are so fine for any boy. -1- (over) 2- I, too, hope that we shall meet in the near future and if anything should bring you to Southern California, be sure to let me know because I would be so happy to have a visit with you. Kindest regards to Mr. Campbell and yourself. Sincerely, NCR:ED

[Transcribed by Lauren B. Gerfen, 2011-11-15]

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