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April 10, 1935

Miss Rachel L. Field c/o The Macmillan Company 60 Fifth Avenue New York City

Dear Miss Field:

Some years ago the State Library started an exhibit collection of the works of contemporary Maine authors. Due to the generosity and cooperation of our authors, this project has had such a success that it now numbers several hundred volumes, all inscribed, and most of them presented by the authors.

We found that among those authors not born in Maine, but connected with the State - by living here, or writing of Maine settings - there were so many whom we wished to include that we have broadened the scope of this Maine Author Collection, to include these writers.

Of course we shall want your books in our Collection. Our one regret is that we have not had them before this time. Naturally, we would not ask that you make a gift of these many books, but we shall endeavor to acquire them, and as we do, we hope that you will be kind enough to autograph them for us.

We are hoping, however, that in the meantime you will want to inscribe for the Maine Author Collection a copy of your latest literary work: "Time Out of Mind," which has been receiving such favorable reviews recently.

We assure you that we will appreciate your kindness in this matter; and may we wish you continued success in literature.

Very truly yours

Maine State Library

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