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Monday — 27 June — 1926
Brian Roger
To Mr. H. H. Dow
Dear Sir —
My forced delay in getting at work on the last two panels for the Court House has been so unreasonably long that I am writing you to know whether you still desire them? The cause of delay was briefly this — My mother was taken severely sick and finally died. She had lived alone with me for several years and felt that I alone could care for her; and, unconsciously , I overworked my weak ankle. Then, to make matters worse, I forcd myself, trying to straighten out two delayed jobs — with result that I had to go to bed — temporarily, [I thot?] but it dragged along - - -
But I am up again and feeling [mad?] enuf to make good art. Do you want me to make those two murals? They will take me from six to eight weeks after getting your word to go ahead.
If your decision is favorable will you please take up the matter with the Mayor and tell him why I could not keep my word.
Brian Roger
2281 Virginia Park Detroit
The photo you gave me I will return as soon as I know that I will no longer need them.