Letter 9

HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY

2 Park Street, Boston,

February 26, 1936 

Dear Mr. Saxon: 

It was very kind of you to write me about Marcus Christian and to send me samples of his work. I agree with you that he has talent and if he wishes to apply for a Fellowship, we should be very glad indeed to give his project every consideration. 

On the other hand, if it is a question of your not wanting to raise his hopes on fairly slim chance, perhaps it would be better not to go any further. I shall have to leave that to your judgment. As you well know, publishers today are having a very hard time with books of poetry and, speaking unofficially, I should say that the chances of Mr. Christian winning a Fellowship are relatively slight. I am, therefore, returning the material to you, leaving you to do what you think best.

I understand that our Southern representative, Mr. Barker, had the pleasure of meeting you a short time ago. I'm sure that you realize we are very interested in your work and if you ever have a book which is free of other obligations, we should be more than glad to consider it here. With best wishes,

Sincerely yours, 

Paul Brooks 

Editorial Department  

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