A Will James Letter to Joe De Yong

A Will James Letter to Joe De Yong
Handwritten on Irma Hotel, Cody, Wyoming letterhead. Regarding James being too ill to visit with Russell.
9" x 5 3/4", framed to 10" x 7".

Hello Joe -
Call me a piker if you want but I've had to turn back and our [sic] now heading for home fast as the old Chrysler can take me.
Got to feeling (illegible) to carry out the idea of seeing Russell - I knowed [sic] he wouldn't enjoy my company much the way I'm feeling and I know I don't enjoy anything.
The doggone cold has spread since I left you and took (illegible) of all of me and it sure makes it hard for me to drive or do anything, mostly eat.
I'll write you again but don't be disappointed at me not going to (illegible) cause I sure wanted to and figgered [sic] on it.
Alice says hello.
Yours, Will.