Letter from John G. Neihardt to Slade Kendrick, March 16, 1964

I've just heard from Sandy Gray of the U. of South Dakota, and he is happy about a letter he had just received from you. Sandy is a dear fellow and a good friend. You would like him a lot, and he'd like you just as much. I hope the idea of help from a foundation may work out. And why not?

I think of you very often, and I am thankful for your friendship — more than I can say.

So Harold Thompson is ahead of us! Hurrah for him! He was a fine [m?] an and a good friend. There's nothing sad about his going. He was ripe to go, and I'm so glad for him. If he could only tell us about his experience How I wish he could!

My TV series seems to please people. I get some enthusiastic letters. It is a good series! Even I like much of it. There is talk of videotaping the rest of my Cycle. If my poor eyes are able, I'll do it, I believe.

I wish you could see my dog and cat as I write. They are very near to me and such fine people!

Love to you and Nita. Bless your hearts!