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Laurence Stallings Collection, Accession 8572, Special Collections Department, University of Virginia Library
Deposit [ 1963 December 17 ] 1967 April 17
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[Pleased to be invited by Scribner's to contribute to a series. Could write about A(merican) E(xpeditionary) F(orce) but finds "reality" not to his taste.]
[Encloses carbon of a previous letter.]
[Regards introduction of Captain Thomason to Scribner . Emphasizes the demand for true episodes after Stalling's play and motion picture. Will pay $300 for a brief episode.]
[Refers to letter of September 14, 1927. Hopes he will not forget Scribners . Series began in January with Captain Thomason's "Distinguished Service Cross." Mentions future contributions by Elliott Springs , James Boyd , Leo V. Jacks . ]
[Lauds her submitted poems for their quality and beauty. Expresses interest in " Sierra Moon-Down " for publication. Offers her $20.00.]
[Delighted to see " Sierra Moon-Down " used in Scribner's . ]