Thanks for the kind things he said about her in his Omaha lecture. He is the kind of person whose respect matters. Willa Cather [Stout #539]
Hopes there will be copies of her books available when she lectures in Chicago, Omaha, and Lincoln in September. Has he seen the current Nation? W. S. C. [Stout #548]
Will lecture in Omaha October 29. Has cancelled Chicago lecture. "Claude" won't be out until this time next year. W. S. C. [Stout #550]
Probably will have only one day in Lincoln after speaking in Omaha, then on to Chicago. Has enjoyed being at home, where old friends are so supportive. Willa Cather [Stout #555]
Has heard she has been ill. Should rest for a while and enjoy the proceeds from The Brimming Cup [1921], maybe go to the Southwest for the winter. Enjoyed visiting in Red Cloud and Omaha but is very tired. Willa [Stout #558]
Still doesn't know the amount of the hotel bill Irene paid, and would like to pay her debt. Isabelle sends thanks for the pleasant stay in Omaha. In Chicago, after her [Cather's] speech at the College Club, there was a dinner given by university classmates. Then went with Fanny Butcher to visit major book businesses, very tiring. Will send some good photos taken in Omaha. Willie [Stout #560]
Glad Ántonia is selling well. Can talk about Alexander's Bridge when he is in town. Thanks for the good display of books in Omaha. Sending some clippings for him to show his publicity department. P.S.: Made calls on major book stores in Chicago, besides lecturing. Willa Cather [Stout #561]
Doesn't remember giving her money for ticket to Lincoln. Is sure she owes more of the hotel bill. Has ordered photos from Omaha. Josephine is back for half days; cooks a French dinner every night and will soon have her ailing stomach better. New doctor admires Ántonia but would rather he paid attention to her intestines. Willa [Stout #565]
Has heard from Omaha that My Ántonia is not available. Can get tincture of sweet orange peel these days only with a prescription! W. S. C. [Stout #571]
Appreciates his writing about the book. Can't remember ever wanting so much to get a character across as this one. Will hope to see him if she is in Omaha. Willa Cather [Stout #631]