TLS, one page, 7.25 x 10.25, personal letterhead, March 27, 1929. Cooper writes to Edith Cott in Boston. In part: “I did not supposed for a moment that my college secretary could be so crass as to address a young lady at college by her Christian name…. I am in hopes that you will accept my apology and sympathize with me in the chagrin I suffer by reason of this display of bad manners. I did not know that the enterprise covered in the booklet was being proffered to my professional admirers. I have directed its discontinuance. Since you have asked for further information about the ranch I will tell you that trips of varying length will be planned along the course of the Missouri River—the trail of the Lewis and Clark Expedition…. Fishing along he banks of the river and the three large lakes created by immense dams will afford good sport, and the scenery will afford some of the thrills promised…. The rates charged will be from $70.00 per weeks for ‘tent’ cabins to $150.00 per week per person for cabins equipped with all the modern conveniences. The pack trips will require cooks and other attendants, making it necessary to charge $25.00 per day for each person…. It is gratifying indeed to feel that one’s dramatic efforts are appreciated. It will no doubt do much to inspire new and more persistent work.” After signing, Cooper pens a postscript along the left margin: “At the times you refer to in Los Angeles[?] I spent three hours in Salt Lake City.” Accompanied by an unsigned brochure for “Gary Cooper Ranches,” a related TLS from Cooper’s father, Charles, to Cott, and three typewritten mailing envelopes from Cooper to Cott. A few tiny tears to letter, subtle brushing to postscript, and top of “G” in “Gary” missing as a result of slow initial ink flow, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
