"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..."

"Thank you so many many times for the lovely drawings. All the lovely B[---] souvenirs except perhaps the beautiful tree..."

"Dear Francis - Not a word from Monsieur Jaspar (that was the name wasn't it?..."

"I have been terribly upset about the bank dishonoring the checks Gertrude made out to you- My telegram will have given you the re[?] of my efforts with the bank..."