Letter from John G. Neihardt to Mabel A. Buckner, January 18, 1973
Lincoln, Nebraska 68505
January 18, 1973 Miss Mabel A. Buckner 20 Miller Drive Columbia, Missouri 65201 Dear Miss Buckner:
I believe I feel about your letter of January 15, 1973, as you say you feel about my book. I receive a great many letters but it seldom that I receive one that moves me as yours does. It is so evidently sincere and so beautifully written. Your recalling the days when you were teaching at Christian makes me happy. I am particularly pleased that you remembered my Mona and the way she used to look when I was reciting my verse. Really, you said a great deal in that letter of yours, and I thank you for it with all my heart.
Yes, there will be more. I am now working steadily on the second volume which will probably be called "Let Me Live Out My Years." I am sure it will be at least as good work as the present volume. It may be even richer. I have about half of the manuscript completed and I am making good progress. I do have difficulty with my eyes but I have a friend who loans me her eyes for this special job.
With all kind thoughts, your friend John G. Neihardt P. S.I will be in Columbia within a week or so to make a record album of my recitations for the United Artists. I will be with my daughter, Hilda N. Petri, who has a law office there. Her address is P. O. Box 10981