Description From Philip Cole, June 28, 1927, he has received the painting and plans to keep it. Transcript Received at 125 Central Ave., Great Falls, Mont. UNA256 10 NITE FC BROOKLYN NY 28 MRS CHAS M RUSSELL GREATFALLS[sic] MONT PICTURE RECEIVED GOOD CONDITION EXPECT TO KEEP IT LETTER FOLLOWS P G COLE ..[Transcribed by Melynda Seaton, 2011-10-25] ...

Description From Cole, July 1, 1927, three pages, received Father de Smidt, very pleased with the painting, has enclosed check of $3000 as first partial payment, lists paintings to be given to Nancy C. Russell as partial payment as well--leaves balance of $20,500 owed. Transcript July 1, 1927 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Great Falls, Montana Dear Nancy: I telegraphed you as follows...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, July 22, 1927, two pages, glad Cole enjoys the Father de Smidt painting, asks him to keep the watercolors for now until she can see them, heard that Cole purchased "The Wagon Box" or the Fort Benton picture. Transcript Apgar, Montana July 22, 1927 Mr. Philip G. Cole A. Schrader’s Son, Inc. Brooklyn, New York Dear Philip: Your letter of July 1st and 13th received. Thank you for the check of $3,000....

Description From Cole, October 6, 1927, three pages, both pleased and disappointed that Nancy has given up the memorial exhibition, Cole is forwarding "Red Cloud", "A Blood Indian", "A Piegan on a Pony", "The Buffalo Herd", "Indians on March in Snow", "Tanning Hides", and "The Travoy". Transcript October 6, 1927 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, Great Falls, Montana Dear Nancy: Your...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, October 18, 1927, two pages, will put on exhibit after all, "Atica in 1887", first big oil Charles M. Russell ever painted and wonders if Cole would like to see it since he has last painting Charles painted. Transcript Trail’s End Pasadena, California October 18th, 1927 Mr. Philip G. Cole c/o A. Schrader’s Son, Inc. 470 Vanderbilt Ave. Brooklyn, New York Dear Philip: ...

Description From Philip Cole, December 16, 1927, "Back Tracking on the Old Frontier" has not arrived, Grand Central Galleries has no copy of "Texas Steer"...they will be glad to exchange for "Sleeping Thunder", please ship "Texas Steer". Transcript December 16, 1927 PGC:EG Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 701 Michigan...

Description From Cole, December 27, 1927, check $800 for "Counting Coup", thanks for refund check of $50 on the exchange of "Sleeping Thunder" for "Texas Steer". Transcript December 27, 1927 Mrs. Charles M. Russell, “Trail’s End” 701 Michigan Boulevard, Pasadena, Calif. Dear Nancy: I am enclosing my check for $800 .00 cover - ing the bill for “Counting Coup” which is also...

Description From Cole, December 30, 1927, two pages, repeats all in TU2009.39.2304, in addition watercolor painted in 1904, description given to Harlow Galleries and they were unable to give Cole a title, Cole has called it "On the Blackfoot". Transcript December 30, 1927 PGC : EG Mrs. Charles M. Russell, 701 Michigan Boulevard, Pasadena, Calif. Dear Nancy: Thank you very much both for the Fifty...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, May 22, 1933, "A Bronc to Breakfast", 30" x 44", 1912, canvas in perfect condition, is selling for $6000. Transcript 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California May 22nd , 1933 Dr. Philip G. Cole 551 Fifth Avenue, New York City, New York. Dear Phillip[sic]: Once more, I have direct word regarding the paint- ing “ A Bronc to Breakfast” in which you are inter- ested. I don’t know that you know the...

Description From Nancy C. Russell, May 22, 1933, to Mr. Miller at Gainsborough Art Studio, "A Bronc to Breakfast" for $5000, what is her commission to be? Transcript 725 Michigan Blvd., Pasadena, California May 22nd, 1933 Mr. W. St. J. Miller, The Gainsborough Art Studio, 703 Second Street, West, Calgary, Alberta, C a n a d a. Dear Sir: Your letter of May 15th, received with a photograph of “A Bronc to Breakfast” enclosed. I will take the matter up...