20 East 127th Street,
New York 35, New York,
October 21, 1948.

Miss Billie Holiday,
Apollo Theatre,
New York City.

Dear Miss Holiday,

A young white composer and musician,
a very great admirer of yours, asked me to give you the
enclosed song he has made from a poem of mine (on page
80 of my book which I am also enclosing for you. He
feels that the song is not unlike "Strange Fruit" and
that perhaps it might appeal to you.

All my good wishes and continued
admiration to you,