Typed Letter, Signed, to Alfred Knopf, Jr., Regarding "The Idol" literary magazine at Union College.

7 7/8 in. x 10 3/8 in., typed letter on a sheet, watermarked vellum-type paper, with the printed headings: The Library of Congress Washington Office of the Librarian. In violet ink. The sheet shows two vertical & a central, horizontal fold from being folded for mailing, perforation mark in the upper left margin, paper clip mark, age-related tanning. Addressed to Alfred Knopf, Jr., Esq. [1919-2009] Care of The Idol, Union College, Schenectady, New York. "October 2, 1939 Dear Mr. Knopf: I am obliged for your letter. Your project sounds extremely interesting, and, although I doubt whether I shall be able to contribute anything to the magazine, I shall nevertheless watch for its appearance with interest. Very sincerely yours, [signed] Archibald MacLeish". HMB.