Box 1

"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.

"You are too kind to me. The handkerchief is so attractive that I am using it as a kerchief and it has been greatly admired..."

"Tomorrow is Twelfth Night and I haven't yet thanked you for your gay card and sweet note with the adorable handkerchief folded in it. You are really too good to remember me..."

"However can I thank you for remembering me as you do every Christmas...."

"Your good wishes and letter would have been enough but you must add the enchanting handkerchief. I thank you a trillion times..."

"It was a great pleasure to hear from you again. Whether it was yours or my fault makes no difference. I've been in bed for a year with a broken hip from falling on the floor at..."

"I haven't gotten to the hospital yet, either for cataracts or the hip. But my oculist and the surgeon are coming to see me tomorrow morning, and they will tell me when it is to be..."

"I still think of you coming into the sitting room in Paris to tell Gertrude Stein what you shouldn't have told her...."