Across the Spectrum:The Interdisciplinary Life and Letters of John G. Neihardt (‘Flaming Rainbow’)

Mr. J. Golden Taylor, Editor Western American Literature Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 80521

You have made me unhappy, although with the best intentions.I should like very much to know The Blue God and review it, but I really should not undertake it now. During the past fall and winter I have had two cataract operations, and cannot take on any considerable amount of reading. Also within the next week I will have the complete manuscript of my biography, and this will require all my attention for some time. If I have any time left over, I feel obliged to continue work on my autobiography.

Really, I am very sorry that I must refuse.

I know your magazine and have high regards for it. Truly your English Department has reason to be proud of it.