stefansson-wrangel-09-20-088-002

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I have not taken the matter up with Delphine and have not sent the
manuscript to her. There are some things that she had better not read, and
I understand that the book will be revised to correct those things. I
don't see why Mrs. Crawford can insist on the letter being published when
they were not written to her. I haven't heard from her for some time,
but have been told that her health is much improved and that she is looking
at things in a more sensible way, for which I am glad. No doubt as time
goes by she will become reconciled. I would suggest that you proceed with
the book leaving out letter unless Delphine insists on it being published.
If she should do so, advise me at once and I will do all I can to persuade
her to see things as we do. The letter is a private one and concerns her
and she has right to withhold it from the book. It is my opinion that
Mrs. Crawford has nothing to say in the matter. If you want me to take it
up with Delphine before your book goes to print I will gladly do so. I
have not seen her since early in Sept. and at that time she was not con-
cerned about the book and it was not discussed. But she feels very kindly
towards you and am sure she will agree with us in this matter.

If I have not made matters clear to you or if you want
to know any more, kindly advise me.

With kindest regards,

Sincerely,
(Signed) John Maurer