There is a discussion of Garfinkel continuing John Slate's work with setting up a literary trust for Merton. In the end, the decision was made to find an attorney in Louisville to handle trust matters (see "Ford, John J." file).
Barry Garfinkel was an attorney from New York with the firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom. Merton's friend John H. Slate had died in September of 1967.
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See also the "Slate, John H.", "Dwyer, William O." and the "Ford, John J." files.
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1967/09/26 |
TL[c] from Merton |
This is to confirm what we arrived at over the phone today. I am happy to have you continue the |
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1967/09/28 |
TLS to Merton |
Thank you ever so much for your letter of September 26th. We will proceed with the job. |
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1967/10/09 (#01) |
TL[c] from Merton |
J. Laughlin wrote that you wanted a list of all my books and copyrights. I am sending herewith two |
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1967/10/09 (#02) |
TLS to Merton |
Just a short note to advise you that I have been in contact with James Laughlin who has furnished me |
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1967/10/17 |
TL[c] from Merton |
I have been talking over the question of my literary estate with people involved in publishing my |
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1967/10/31 |
TLS to Merton |
I am enclosing our firm bill for our professional services rendered, plus the out-of-pocket expenses |
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1967/11/10 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Enclosed is the Abbey's check for the firm. I am very grateful for everything. The Louisville |
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