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November 15, 1941

Mr. Marsden Hartley
Corea
Maine
Dear Mr. Hartley:
Each of your letters seems to contain good
news, and your most recent one, mentioning the
possibility of presenting some of your Maine
paintings to the State Library, is indeed an
especially delightful one.
We shall regard this mention as you ask,
as a "preliminary whisper." The State Librarian,
however, is joyfully impressed with the idea; and
we certainly do hope that such a rare privilege may
be ours. If you call at the library, you will be
able to see where the pictures might be hung. Of
course we should want at least one in the Librarian's
office, and we assure you that this office is a
public place, and not a sanctuary forbidden to the
world!
You are more than kind to have us in mind for
an exhibit copy of the new book, and we shall watch
for it eagerly.
Your request for the Saint Sebastian material
has been referred to our Research Librarian, who
will doubtless write to you about available data.
Please do not doubt our enthusiasm about
the paintings.  We are glad that you feel as
you do about Maine, and we promise you that
should this wonderful event be possible the
paintings will assuredly be placed where they
may be seen at all times. We would be very
proud to accept the gift, and to hang them in
the State Library.
Very truly yours
MAINE STATE LIBRARY
BY
SECRETARY
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