Toklas, Alice B., 1877-1967

"Prayers have been and are being said a [?] and it would be gratifying to know from you that they have been heard and [?]. But of course you are a huge success in your new work..."

"It certainly is natural for me to turn to you for sympathy who more than you with your deep affection for chips and the..."

"What good news you have and I rejoice with you in your dear Mr. Chips recovery. It is indeed a miracle drug that is helping him. His joy in being able to see again will..."

"Things, people, events come quicker than my resilience can keep up with- so that it is only now that you are being thanked for your letter with its good mirths and the lovely handkerchief..."

"Once more and again (do you remember Fitzgerald's dedication to Zelda) I have to thank you for your good wishes and for an exquisite little handkerchief. You are too sweet to remember me and please accept my warm thanks..."

"In spite of very mild weather since the end of January I've been under the weather and have with a [?] and done nothing- that is the reason for my long absence..."

"The handkerchief lovelier than ever and your wishes kinder and warmer than ever- How can I thank you enough. If you will come over- as you say you may- perhaps then I can return some of your kindness..."

Consists of 89 handwritten letters and postcards, and 1 telegram to John E. Dobbin, Brion Gysin, and Sir Francis and Frederica Rose. Also included is one typed letter (as secretary to Gertrude Stein) to John Hinsdale Thompson.

"Dear Saul- Will you try to forgive my tardy thanks for your [sweet message]--for not telling you sooner how much I admired your photographs of the best friend I've had...."

"Your letter and wire and letting me hear your voice on the telephone touched me very deeply. Gertrude had been looking forward so eagerly to seeing you..."