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October 21, 1946

Mr. Kenneth Roberts Kennebunkport Maine

Dear Mr. Roberts:

Thank you very much for letting us know that the author will not be at home to autograph seekers. We will have Mr. Campbell send the book directly to us, and you need not worry about its sitting forlornly upon your doorstep.

We do, of course, regret deeply that the novel will not bear your inscription. The truth of the matter is that the legislators do not provide enough money for us to afford the more expensive edition. We shall therefore be obliged to content ourselves with the knowledge that at least LYDIA BAILEY is represented in the Maine Author Collection. Perhaps some day you will be pausing in Augusta, and will then be kind enough to add this touch to the collection copy.

We trust that you will enjoy your winter vacation, cheered by the reports of the inevitable success of LYDIA BAILEY.

Sincerely yours, In Charge of Maine Author Collection

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