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Hurston inquires about a late tuition check and informs Elvidge that she will be the guest of honor at the annual Writer's Tea hosted by Mrs. Annie Nathan Meyer. Pearl Buck, Fannie Hurst, Robert Nathan, and the British Ambassador were expected to be…

Boas expresses regret for the change in plans.

Embree explains the change in Hurston's funding.

Boas expresses dismay over the premature termination of Hurston's fellowship.

Hurston writes to apologize for a previous letter.

Embree responds to Hurston's financial concerns.

Arthur forwards Hurston's letter to Embree in hopes to resolve her financial issues.

Hurston expresses concerns over late payments to Columbia. She also shares that she's been invited as the guest of honor at an event at Barnard College.

Hurston agrees to Elvidge's proposed payment schedule and provides updates on her studies and network in New York.

Hurston informs Embree of the detailed nature of her study, perhaps in efforts to reverse his decision to greatly reduce her fellowship.