Letter from Louise Kertesz to Lawrence Ferlinghetti

The second letter, dated February 16th, 1980, is from Louise Kertesz to Lawrence Ferlinghetti. At the beginning of the letter, Louise states that she heard of Muriel’s death two days ago, and that she is still stunned. Responding to a postcard Ferlinghetti had sent, Louise had two statements in writing about Octavio Paz from Muriel. Muriel states that she first met him in Berkley in 1944. She also stated that Octavio Paz was one of the people who was important to her in California, although she didn't think of him as Californian. She also went to California with Robert Payne (someone, probably Louise, has written ‘terrific author’ next to his name) in 1947 (Someone, probably Louise, has circled the year and handwrote,, she wrote this to me, according to other information she gave me, this date seems wrong, unless she made trips back + forth (Calif.-Ny.) In my book I am not specific about the California Residence dates). Louise suggests that Ferlinghetti contact Payne for more California information. Louise then says that since Ferlinghetti asked to have a review copy sent to him by LSU Press, would he now place a review in a periodical? Thus far, Louise had found someone to review her book in the Chronicle of Higher Education, and that was all. The book got a good review in the Library Journal.