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Thanks Christine for telling him about her “cures.” Mentions aspirin and other polls he is taking for his aches. Encloses a copy of his Twelfth Night newsletter. Asks that Christine and family visit him. Mentions the locations of his various family members. His cat Tybalt has caught his first mouse, which might make a good children’s book.

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Thanks her for the books. Mentions that most of them are out at “Big Anna’s,” who is a neighbor who fed his cat while he was gone for the weekend. Asks the Christine come to Beulah Campbell’s Children’s Lit. Workshop in Boone July 16-27. Beulah expects Billy and Family to attend. Mentions that his joints are doing okay.

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Mentions that he just finished “Rascal” and compliments it. The book was brought to him by the Oklahoma City Children’s Librarian. He has progressed to a wheelchair and a few trembly steps on crutches. He may get to California by Christmas. Asks to say hello to Billy and all.

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Mentions that he had another hip socket installed and a third operation may be necessary. He was at the U.S.C. Arts Foundation, where he did tales, songs, and country dances with those there. He just finished a two week run at the Ash Grove – a music coffee house. He is with his three grandsons and their parents.

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[Newsletter with brief note written on back] “[illegible] Publications reprinting my 1956 paperback – with quieter colors added – ‘during the year’ – 1970. ‘Billy Boy’ ? I did not like them dam’ hillbilly pictures (never mind the details.) Please get this other newsletter to Billy. My love to ye all. "

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[includes a schedule] “Greetings. I seem to get more and more involved with The Redman. I have a 5’ shelf of [illegible] books-The New Indian, Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee, plus novels ‘Nobody Loves Flapping Eagle’ is great! I know [illegible] and David M. in Hopi land. So-I’ve wondered how much of the Young Indian at Qualla is aware of all this [illegible].”

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[“Richard Chase in Action” brochure] “This is the first one to get in the [illegible]"

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Mentions that he received George Scarbrough’s poems. Mentions that Scarbrough’s poems are good, and states that due to his busy schedule he can offer more feedback at a later time. Advises that Scarbrough attempt to publish poems in bigger publications than the Sewanee Review, such as Harpers, The Atlantic, etc. Offers some examples on how to improve writing.

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“My heartfelt thanks for the generous review of Indians of the Southeast (Christine Noble Govan: 5-27-’73). Makes this day brighter—the work lighter, and is, in fact, ‘heady wine.’"

Scope and Contents note Mentions that she is ordering a new copy of her new novel to be sent to them once “Album Leaf” arrived. States that new novels come across thick as autumn leaves but real bed-time reading is scarce. States that Shearing is a master and that this book is better than “Moss Rose.” Mentions that Allen is working on his new novel, which caused them to miss the Stokes and Stockell book party for Marquis James. States that the Campbells have moved to Washington where Unk is one of the...