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Thanks Christine profusely for copy of “Five at Ashfield”, and congratulates her on its publication. States that he is reading the book in his spare time and compliments the book’s prose and other features. Writes that he will review the book for the News & Courier if time permits. Further compliments the book in closing.

Scope and Contents note States he doesn’t know why the News and Courier haven’t sent a copy of review to Messrs. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. Mentions that he saw the article by a Mr. Birch in Publisher’s Weekly and is glad the period of disdain by the Intelligentsia has not hindered appreciation of Birch’s work. Mentions it was great fortune that Birch illustrated “Skylark,” and hopes that Century Co. will restore the entire set of Birch’s drawings to its commercial edition. Hopes that Ashfield is going well for...

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Mentions that Houhgton Mifflin seems to have forgotten his existence. States that he is glad Christine approves of the Gus Stoneys. Writes that he has been working on his current book for “forty years” and that it is only two-thirds complete. Brings Mrs. Govan’s attention to Allen Smart of Chillicothe, Ohio and offers a brief biography of him. Brings well wishes to Mr. Govan and Mrs. Govan herself.

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Mentions that his new book "Skinny" has been published by Viking and asks whether Mrs. Govan would like a copy sent to her. Mentions that William Steele will speak at the banquet at Lake Jackson in a couple of weeks for a Georgia Library Clubs’ gathering, and that Burch himself will also be there. He hopes that he can meet Steele and Christine there.

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He is complimented by the fact that Govan’s grandson wants him to sign his book. Mentions that Annis Duff named his next book, which is “D.J.’s Worst Enemy.” He offers advice about Govan’s “Viking and World situation” and offers his positive experiences with Viking. He compliments Annis Duff’s ability as an editor. He also compliments Ann Beneduce at World.

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Compliments write-up. Mentions the Croft Fair. Mentions that his daughter and grandson will be there July 18th and 19th. Sends good wishes.

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Mentions success of Dexter [illegible’s] eye operation. He is off to a Presbyterian Camp.

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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.