Dear Comrade:

Have you seen copies of the new issues the Modern Readers' Series? If not, I'll have a copy of each issue (trade and school) sent to you. Very beautiful editions, certainly; and considering the price, triumphs of book-making. The trade edition is half leather. Ashley H. Thorndike is general editor of the Series, so we have noisy backing indeed!!

Golly, I'm eager for the day when they send you out all over the U.S.! Do you think of this seriously? I feel certain Macmillans would do this soon.

With love always,

Jno.

Your new position is given in the new edition. Show that to your president!

Branson Jan 25 [?]AM Mo.

United [States Postage?] 2 [Cents 2?]

Dr. J.T. House New River State School Montgomery, West Virginia