A Calendar of the Letters of Willa Cather

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To Carrie Miner SherwoodMar. 13, 1919 [actually 1918], from New YorkWCPM 

So glad to have her letter. Theirs is a lifelong friendship. Proud to hear of her work for the Red Cross. Has had a hard winter, with fuel shortage and illnesses, and the book will be delayed. Olive Fremstad helped get her through an attack of bronchitis; she wasn't working because there were no German operas this year. Is getting along well with Isabelle's husband now, having learned to like him. Was at the Wieners' house often before Mr. Wiener's death. A gracious family, unlike many wealthy Jews. Edith sends regards. Winter was hard on her, too, but of course worst on the poor people of the city.   Willie   [Stout #414]


To Ferris GreensletNov. 3, [1924], from New YorkHarvard 

Has received royalty check. Please send one copy each of The Song of the Lark and My Ántonia to Dr. Frederic Sweeney at Jaffrey.   Willa Cather   [Stout #439]


To Lewis GannettDec. 16, [1918?]Harvard 

Prefers to remain silent. [?]   Willa Cather   [Stout #445]


To Ferris Greenslet,  Monday [1918?] Harvard 

Miss Lewis did the enclosed. He may omit the second paragraph if he wishes.   W. S. C.   [Stout #455]


To Ferris GreensletJuly 10, [1919], from TorontoHarvard 

Quite satisfied with the new jacket, but quotation is misattributed. Will leave here the end of July and spend August in Jaffrey, N.H. Edith Lewis is looking at apartments. Is working well and hates to stop.   W. S. C.   [Stout #468]


To Ferris Greenslet,  Sunday [August 31, 1919] , from Jaffrey, N.H.Harvard 

Is enjoying the books he sent. Please send A Year in the Navy by James Husband. Miss Lewis has sketched out some good advertising ideas. Moving back into 5 Bank Street on October 23. Same apartment but twice the rent.   W. S. C.   [Stout #475]


To Ferris GreensletFeb. 5, [1920], from New YorkHarvard 

Sending quotation from William Allen White. Please return it. Miss Lewis has had a relapse and they couldn't get a nurse. What is the doctor calling the bug he has? Sorry he didn't see Knopf. Viola Roseboro' has been telling her she can't find a copy of Ántonia. Stores in Chicago have been unable to get copies, and Brentano's says its order hasn't been filled.   Willa Cather   [Stout #495]


To Ferris GreensletApr. 19, [1920]Harvard 

Please ask Mr. Linscott to return the photograph she sent. Would appreciate receiving her semiannual royalty check now, before she goes abroad. P.S.: Please send a copy of My Ántonia to Dr. Johan Bojer, to take back to Norway.  Willa Cather   [Stout #504]


To Viola Roseboro'June 5, [1920], from ParisUVa 

Had a wonderful voyage. Edith Lewis not so ill as usual. Enjoyed reading her novel on the way over. Several memorable characters and strong sense of community dynamics. Paris is lovely. Staying just across the river from the Louvre. Veterans in the park are a reminder of the price for such a beautiful civilization.   Willa Cather   [Stout #507]


To Ferris GreensletJune 20, [1920], from ParisHarvard 

Enjoying the food, though prices are high. Not shopping except for necessities. Will spend a few weeks with the Hambourgs and go with them to the south of France and to Sorrento. Edith Lewis going to Italy next week. Has not gone on with "Claude" since arriving, but has planned some cuts, so the money she has spent on drinks has not gone for nothing. French wine is really the essence of the culture.   Willa Cather   [Stout #509]


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