From Julian Bond to Alan Rinzler, 25 Feb 1970

February 25, 1970

Dear Mr. Rinzler:

This is the point: I don't want to write a book, don't believe I can write a book, don't want to try to write a book. What I do want is to pay Holt, Rhinehart and Winston back the $500 advance to me some years ago, so that I can go in life owing no man or institution.

Sincerely,

Julian Bond

Mr. Alan Rinzler, Senior Editor HOLT, RHINEHART AND WINSTON, INC. 383 Madison Avenue New York, New York