Can't use article on Harden [?]. Mr. McClure has commissioned one from William Archer. Appreciates her thinking of them. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #171]
Is sending this by messenger, along with a letter from William Archer, who was in Mexico to do a story and has been stranded on his way back to New York aboard the Merida. Please send a letter she can send to Mr. Archer. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #193]
His outline might work up into an interesting article, but they never publish literary criticism. Specialize in sociological and economic issues. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #200]
Sorry not to be sending Christmas gifts to the children. Has only some little handkerchiefs for Mary Virginia. Nothing to buy here. Hears from mother that the new baby is pretty. Willie [Stout #210]
Has sold the Bohemian Girl story for $500. Was offered $750, but that was too much. How can she [Cather] leave McClure's when they are so nice to her? Mr. Mackenzie already wanting to advertise the opera singer story, when she hasn't even written it. Thinks she caught the germ of selling manuscripts from her! It was a good one to catch. Is staying in town for the dinner for William Dean Howells. W. S. C. [Stout #213]
His letter rewards her for the work of writing the book. Glad it makes him remember the prairie. Willa Sibert Cather [Stout #269]
Many thanks for the kind letter. Glad the story pleases someone who really knows the area. Spent her childhood in Nebraska. Willa Sibert Cather. [Stout #275]
Sending some reviews; please share with Irene. The one in the Dial is the best. Former president of the Missouri Pacific Railroad, Edwin W. Winter, visited to tell her how he liked the book and now drops in like an old friend. Mostly feels glad that her father and Carrie like it. Willie [Stout #452]
Telephone company says that only new mothers can get a phone. That would be funny! Please send books she can send to William Allen White in Kansas. Nice he wants them. Century has made an offer she wants to discuss with him. P.S.: Nice of Mrs. Austin to go to the trouble [to write an article about her]. W. S. C. [Stout #484]
White still wanting the books; needs them by the 15th. W. S. C. [Stout #485]