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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.