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in pencil in top margin Johnson, Curt

1-6-80 Dear Jack -- Yeah, hell, underlined: December marches with e crossed out on (forgot how to spell "marchs") but at a damned slow pace. Would dearly love to have a price from you if you have time. Maybe you have another chapter of your autobiog around already, or some other piece. Customary fee from grant money (what is it - $100?). written in left margin beside 1st paragraph: Deadline: April 30?

When I got your card I got tickets to see Stephen Wade. Comes from Highland Park, I think, and is an engaging performer. Full house at the Apollo. I hope he does well in NYC. Well-paced show. Used one of your tall tales in first half and double underlined: half of the last half was the fast sooner hound. Does the dog end up pissing on the journal boxes in the children's book? He underlined: should pay you royalties. About one-sixth is your of his act.

Let's have a good year, Jack, both of us. Jay Robert and Jim Agnew say to say hello. Hope Gladys is feeling better.

Salud, Curt