Dear Dad:

I received the gorgeous ring today and want you to know how deeply I appreciate it as well as your thoughtfulness in wanting me to have such a treasure!

The fit is almost perfect.

There is a drag as it goes over the knuckle, but it is slightly on the loose side after it slips over the joint. It is so slight that I'll have a removable sizer liner installed to allow for the finger enlarging as ^it does when practising considerably. I do not wish to have the size changed because it's too easy to get it a bit too tight.

I am so happy that you are receiving so many honors as time goes by. It is also a happy thought to hear of the autobiography publication date about xmas time or before. It's great to know about The Splendid Wayfaring & When The Tree Flowered coming out again in August

I must close for now.

This is only a short note and I'll try to be more thorough in the next letter soon.

All our love,

Sig, Maxie and Doxie.
PHOENIX. AZ PM 9 MAR 3A 1970
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3-11-70
Dr. John Neihardt 5835 Vine St. Lincoln, Nebraska - 68505 The J.D. Youngs.
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