"One hasty word to catch you before you leave. Allan Stein who has quite a few of your pictures (including the magnificent late still life) wants to send one of his early ones and a small one of those you have painted this summer to his mother...."

"Your shadowy Pine Tree and the First B[?] both came this morning and it is so sweetly like you to bring me their comfort just when it is most needed..."

"Thank you for your sweet letter - you are quite right about what really counts and everything you say helps me...."

"Bob Sweet has just written me that you have asked him to have your pictures sent from California to New York..."

"I am so very moved by the thought of the Homage to Gertrude - after the series of your pictures of this summer I expect nothing but great work from you...."

"You really spoil us with the lovely drawings, as if your letters weren't in themselves a great comfort..."

"Our letters must have crossed. I have just heard that the family is not going to appeal the case...."

"A very-very happy New Year to you both and many more of them- at least some of your dreams have been realised- one of great achievement- as I am sure it will be..."

"What has become of you - where were and are you - and why didn't I hear from you. There is considerable news of Bernard- you will have heard some of it from his brothers..."

"Thank you so awfully for the drawing. You spoil me, but I am putting them all away together- of course- and some day they will be yours again..."