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June 30, 1948

Dear Mother:

I have been slowly acknowledging the birthday package and check because (as usual) pressure of work is great. Many thanks.

I have also waited to write about your proposed trip to New York because my own plans are indefinite and I don't know what to say in relation to your plans.

I am not certain how much I shall be in New York during the fall. The work connected with the three books which I must finish by the end of the year entails sustained research and considerable travel at times which not be scheduled just now. For the next eight months my timebelongs to the Walker Art Center, Cooper Union, and Harcourt-Brace.

I am sorry I cannot be more definite and helpful, but I'm sure you can see what the problem is.

I have to work long hours to earn a living at art writing. I would not now be working simultaneously on theee books if the financial returns were commensurate with their cultural value. To meet my obligations, I work fourteen hours a days, seven days a week. This leaves me very little time for myself, or any one else.

I'm sorry to sound so dreary, but these, alas, are facts.

With best wishes and love