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April 3, 1941


Mr. Gilbert Patten
Frank Merriwell's Rancho
Yucaipa, California

Dear Mr. Patten:

You are kind to write to us, and generous to 
promise MR. FRANK MERRIWELL, and the possibility 
of other books for the Maine Author Collection.  
We have felt keenly the lack of your works in this 
exhibit, and are really most appreciative of your 
gracious offer to help.

We assure you that paper bound or cloth bound 
copies will be more than acceptable, and our one 
regret is that we fear it will not be possible now 
to accumulate a complete file of your famous stories.  
You may modestly insist that five hundred dollars is 
"a ridiculous price," but we are thoroughly aware of 
the scarcity of the Merriwell stories.

We hope that you will call at the library during 
your stay at "Freedom's Shore," and we assure you of
a most cordial welcome.

Very truly yours
MAINE STATE LIBRARY
BY

SECRETARY
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