TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.5, personal letterhead, October 6, 1934. Letter to a member of the National Tuberculosis Association. In full, “I very much appreciate your request that I participate in your Christmas seal radio program and I am extremely sorry to say that it will be impossible. I am spending almost all of my time in the country trying to finish my opera and because of this am forced to refuse all such invitations. You may be sure that if I were able to, your program would have been my first consideration.” Reverse bears a carbon copy of the reply to Gershwin, sending “best wishes that your new opera will establish an even higher mark than your past successes.” In fine condition, with intersecting mailing folds, a few light creases, slight toning and a staple hole to top left. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
