Dan M. Link letter to Thomas Marshall 1923 March 24

              March 24, 1923.  Dear Marshall :- Your letter concerning the Herrin er intrigues me.  I take it that the investigation not involve industrial or economic phases but  be somethin of the nature of a judicial inquiry  the civic status of the parties involved.  I used a good deal of such work in my newspaper days and ider the danger a negligible quantitiy.  I would have  of the value of the services except on a per diem  and expenses and you know what a contry lawyer .  I would like to know approximately the amount of  it would take and in a general way the nature and of the inquiry.   I would not want to absent myself  or so long from my office here that it would amount abandonment of my business.  I am very grateful for your remembrance of me in this connection.  Blanche joins kindest regards to both of you.  Sincerely yours,