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July 25, 1952 Dear Jack,

   Here's another letter for the pile on the diningroom table.
   I have returned BEHOLD, THY BROTHER to you under separate cover.   I read it while waiting for the bus and thought it an earnest little job.
   With this letter I send you a letter I received today.  I will write to them and accept their invitation.  If for any reason you think I ought [[underlined:  not] to accept it, please say so.  It sounds as if it might be helpful to me.  Please return the letter and tell me what you think.
   I was happy to find, upon returning here, that Hester Jill has nothing more serious than measles.  She was home from the hospital when I got here, much to my relief.
   I much enjoyed my brief Chicago visit, and I much thank you and Gladys for your hospitality.  Best regards to you both.  If you approve, I will see you February 26.

mh 517 16th Ave SE Minneapolis, Minnesota [[added in handwriting] There is also a Chicago outfit called Friends of American Writers, which gives $1000 a year to the author of the best book on the midwest. If you have any influence with them make them give me that 1,000 for 1952. Also, (over)