Letter from John G. Neihardt to Julius T. House, March 5, 1932

March 5 '32 Dear Comrade:

Are you sick? I'm really worried. I have not learned yet whether or not you have received Black Elk, and I wouldn't have you think I'd neglect you of all the people in the world. I ordered one sent to you to save time, & upon hearing from you intended to send the usual autograph copy for your own.

Everything looks promising here. Messiah moves on & I'm afraid it's beautiful, with a great sad glory ahead.

Wish I could see you. Am hoping to have a month or so on the high prairies this spring or summer, or both.

N. Y. Times will have a fine illustrated article tomorrow (the 6th). Saw advance copy of it. John Chamberlain wrote it & did a good job. I've encountered some meanness & a bit of green eye so far, but that's expected. Also, much ignorance playing temporary Indian expert; but that is only a matter of pathetic necessity! The poor guys have to live.

Endless love Jno.