Scope and Contents note States she wanted to visit Gilbert and Mrs. Govan but was in no condition to do so. She tells of happenings in her life and asks whether Mrs. Govan’s book is finished. Mentions that she is taking a course at the Phillips Gallery under Carl Knaths. States that Aleck Guerry is here with Allen at the Sewanee Alumni dinner tonight. Allen is excited about starting on the Review. John Peale Bishop came down to join the corps of consultants at the Library in November. Katherine Anne Porter has...

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States she is not competent to review Laura Riding’s work and would be afraid to do so if she were. She detests Riding and mentions how annoying she was in New York. She cannot review any books until she finishes her novel. Hopes the Govans visit and states Andrew and she are there all the time and Allen never strays farther than Battle Creek at the foot of the mountain.

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Encloses Nacy’s reviews. Mentions that Nancy enjoyed the books but is unable to communicate any intensity in the reviews. She recently had a Halloween party. Brainerd Cheney of the Banner is attempting to retrace the Donaldson voyage. She hopes the Wardlaw-Sneed seed fell on fertile and receptive ground. She has been off and on her current production since 1931. Wishes Mrs. Govan, Vili, and Nancy the best and thanks them for the books.

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Mentions his disappointment at not seeing Gilbert and Mrs. Govan during Hicky’s brief visit to Chattanooga. He enjoyed his stay there and his meetings with local authors, artists, and bird lovers. He has returned from a tour in Florida and wonders if he missed the review for “Never the Nightingale.” He wants a copy for his records if the review has already been published. Hopes that the book has pleased the Govans.

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He has greatly enjoyed reading the galley proofs of the "Haskell Memoirs." The approaching Civil War centennial will lead to a large number of new Civil War books being published, and "Haskell Memoirs" should stand out in the flood of books. Mentions the fascinating aspects of the book. Mentions the entertaining and informative notes offered by Editors Govan and Livingood.

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Mentions difficulty with snowy weather. States that he didn’t leave for Kentucky due to illness, which still confines him to bed. States that he will write to Christine about Mss. as soon as he gets out of bed. He had planned to read “Mrs T. came down with Tom” until the weather became bad. Asks if she wants Mss. back now or if she wants to give him time to get up and get his wits about him. He enjoyed Jim’s letter, and says he will write him once he is better.

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States that letter has been delayed due to two sick puppies and a house full of company. Writes that he meant to invite Govans up to house but unexpected guests made that impossible. Mentions that he and company talked about Govans and "The Shadow and the Web." States that Guerry has invited him to conduct some lectures and that he will be renting a house in Sewanee. Asks that Mrs. Govan send back “Body’s Guest” for lecture. Inquires about the weather

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Settles confusion about a meeting date. Andrew’s father has their car this week. Mentions a meeting at Clara’s Dive and Dance. Mentions the business of being an author’s wife. She has sent Jessie home.

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She will be speaking at the annual convention of Farm Bureau Women in Columbia, Tennessee. She will also be at Vanderbilt for the conference on August 22-24. Tells Mrs. Govan to contact Mr. Robert Hill is she needs to contact her while she’s in Nashville. Asks Mrs. Govan if she has been of any help. She hopes that they both can meet.

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States that no author ever receives a review like the Herald Tribune, but that this other one is like it. She has carried it in her pocket all day. There have been other good reviews, but only two have been of note. (This letter could possibly refer to a review by Mrs. Govan)