It was very good to hear from you and it gave me something of the old time feeling when we were together — and a whole lot younger than we are now.
But, Ben, I am awfully sorry to hear of your tough luck. It seems to me you have had more piled on top of you than a good man should have to bear. I wish truely that I were well to do financially but I am not, and I have to think about looking after an old man with whom I am well acquainted. You will find a token of my affection herewith. Please realize that I am sorry that it is not a great deal more.
Do you ever hear Dick Cavett? He interviewed me for four hours recently and on April 27 he will devote his show to me and my work. I hope you can see it.
I greatly appreciate what you say about learning from your daddy and me. I can only add that you were a very good student.
It saddens me to think that you are compelled to go on without that dear wife of yours. She certainly was a fine person and you were a lucky man to know her.
Please feel genuine affection in this letter.
John G. Neihardt
