Sunday, Lynchburg

Most dear Mr. Johnson, You should be grateful to your preserving angel
who, I'm sure prevented my writing you all the different letters I've had
in mind to send these last six months. But now mostly I want to see you.
'Heard you were coming far South in February and knew you'd be mean about
unless we begged! I do though--have an article for Mencken, and a story I
want you to see. Mr White is to read the story last--he promised.

Your book is the loveliest thing, makes wretches like me feel awfully
humble. Just read "Mercury" review of "New Negro", Mr. Mencken and I have
another bond in common, he dislikes Du Bois so far around the circle that
he almost likes him. No, you are not responsible for what silly women
say to you in their letters.

Do come, and we'll have mushrooms and thick steak, sure-enough coffee
and mint julep for dinner....

"Pa" has had another severe operation, but he is well and beautiful
again, sends his regards.