It's out of my hands

[Joe Di Cola]

Hi, Rob,

I am thrilled to know that your proposal has been sent off to the publisher. The University of Illinois press is lucky to be the recipient of same. Your plan to tell the story of Ida Tarbell's work on Lincoln will be a welcome addition to the literature.

Thank you for keeping all of us posted on your progress. We look forward to further updates. The parallel between your trudge through the snow and one made by Lincoln during his New Salem days warmed my heart.

All the best to you and Cheryl and Droopy for the holidays,

Joe