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March 12, 1945

Mr. Kenneth Roberts Kennebunkport Maine

Dear Mr. Roberts:

Rumors which have for some time enticed us have at last materialized in a statement that we really may expect a new novel by you next fall. Being somewhat wise to the wiles of publishers, and resigned to waiting much longer than we like, we are aware that the title may not be LYDIA BAILEY, and the date may not be as early as we wish.

We are, however, eagerly anticipating the time when we may again lose ourselves in the absorbing pages and characters of your creation.

Orders for our traveling libraries will be handled through a book dealer, as usual; and we hope that you may want to inscribe and present a copy, whatever the final title may be, of the new historical novel for the Maine Author Collection. All good wishes for its instant and enduring success.

Sincerely yours Secretary hmj �