Letter from Jean Chretien

A letter to Doris McCarthy from Jean Chretien, sent on June 1, 1987 from Ottawa, ON, regarding her letter of praise for his book. Letter reads: "Mrs. Doris McCarthy 1 Meadowcliff Drive Scarborough, Ontario M1M 2X8 Dear Doris McCarthy, Thank you for your letter which I recently received in my office. I was touched by your words of praise. I am pleased that you enjoyed my book and certainly appreciated your comments. The response it has received has for me been a source of great satisfaction. I am sure that, as an artist, you can truly understand the pleasure one feels at receiving accolades from friends, family and perfect strangers who want to share their thoughts. Again, thank you for taking the time to write to me. Yours sincerely, Jean Chretien P.S Your paintings is the one that my adopted son who is from the north want to keep it, all the family loves it. Best Wishes Jean Chretien."