DS, one page, 8.5 x 11, August 30, 1967. Official letter from Dick Asher of CBS Records to Miles Davis, in part: "I understand from Clive Davis that you requested a $1,500 advance to Gil Evans to be recouped by us from monies Mr. Evans would be getting from arrangements he would be doing for us in the future. In checking this out, it was discovered that, about two years ago, Gil Evans was given a $3,000 advance for arrangements which he would be doing for us and that to date, these arrangements had not been delivered and we were not recouped for that $3,000. We want very much to accommodate you and to do what you request. However, as you can see, there has been some problem in the past. Nevertheless, we would be willing to advance Mr. Evans the additional $1,500 if you yourself would be willing to stand behind Gil. If you would agree that, in the event Gil Evans had not delivered arrangements to us by December 31st, 1968…sufficient for us to entirely recoup the sums advanced to him…we would have the right to deduct any unrecouped balance in Mr. Evans' account from royalties becoming due and payable to you from us after December 31st, 1968." Signed at the conclusion in blue ballpoint by Davis. In fine condition. On February 16-17, 1968, Davis and Evans recorded several takes for the song 'Falling Water,' marking the final recorded Columbia studio collaboration between the two jazz greats.
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