References - Letter to James Nance from Ruth Cook

The Lincoln Museum

1300 South Clinton Street PO Box 1110

Fort Wayne, Indiana 46801

Part of Lincoln National Corporation

March 9, 1994

Dear Jim:

I am so glad I was able to see your magnificent portraits in Springfield on February 12. I am afraid I can not improve upon anything that has now been said of your works. They are stirring and I felt humbled. You have captured the great man.

As soon as I arrived in the office on Monday, after the Symposium, I cornered the director, Joan Flinspach, and Fran Taylor. Joan and Fran agreed that they would want to make special arrangements upon arrival of your portraits which we have acquired. Since I will be retiring March 31, you will want to contact Ms. Flinspach with any details. I feel sure the company will want to involve the media and have a special place for the public to view them.

I hope I have the pleasure of seeing you in the near future.

Sincerely,

Ruth E. Cook

Assistant to the Director

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