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Beatrice Wood Duchamp 1

Hotel Blacksone. 50 East 58th. Wtreet. New York
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Dear Beatrice; Nov. 12th. 1933

Happy to receive the good news from you and to know that you are working like a black man. And I promise you to see the drawings after the opening of Brancusi's exhibition. (Next Friday the 17th.)

I wrote Kiy and Walter. Then sent the Prodigal Son which has already arrived, but they did not write a word.

Do you think there is a little chance that I might see them in New York before I leave (15th. January.)

Certainly if I make some money I will be able to see the three of you in California, but it is problematic.

Roche was fine when I left him.

Keep writing and kiss H elen for me – what is she doing?

I will shortly send you photos of the exhibition.

Affectionatly [[Affectionately]] M. Totor. (The nickname we used for Marcel Duchamp)

440 E. 51st st. New York
Dear Beatrice

Thank you for your dear letter, you must have news of my trip from Walter and Lou.

Here I am settles for the Summer in the house of Peggy Guggenheim on the edge of the water. (East River.)

Roche in unoccupied France teaching English and checkers to children from 5 - 13, for his amusement. His wife is also "camping" in the same school as the young jean Cloud,

He sends you a thousand affections, do not try to disturb his peace! Write him. Tell Lefebre I will write today. He is very nice.

You see, I have made a long trip and am as far from you as Marseiles. [[Marseilles]]  
Write, affections to Lou and Waler. 
I kiss you.
Marcel.

210 West 14th STreet. New York
Dear Beatrice. May 31. 1954

Thank you for your sweet letter telling me of Walter's death. It is hard for me to reconcile myself that he has gone so quickly, and your explanation of the drugs is probably correct. 

Philadelphia is preparing the opening the collection for October and I go there every now and then to try to get the best presentation possible. 

Yes, I am married to Teeny Matisse, ex wife of Pierre Matisse (the gallery) - I am delighted with the change in my life - the 18th April I had surgery for appendicitus [[Appendicitis]] at Cincenati [[Cincinnati]] we were spending a few days. The operation followed by pneumonia, and I have