Richard A. Long writes that he will be in Paris and proposes that he, Howard Swanson, and Beauford Delaney meet up at a cafe. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Richard A. Long consoles Beauford Delaney concerning the loss of two of his friends. He gives Beauford an update on his schedule for the coming semester and tells him about the framing and hanging of his paintings. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long writes that his trip to Paris will be postponed for a few days due to a reading he is giving at The British Museum. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Richard A. Long writes to Beauford Delaney about his upcoming trip to Paris and asks him to spend some time with him in Poitiers, France. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Depicts color image of men in a street market. Richard A. Long writes to Beauford Delaney from Tunisia. He tells him that he would be pleased if he came to visit in Tunisia.

Richard A Long writes about his upcoming trip to Scandinavia and about the possibility of visiting him in Paris. He writes that he has recently finished a thesis and a play. Handwritten.

Depicts black and white image of statue of shrouded figure. Richard A. Long writes to Beauford Delaney from Dijon, France. He writes that he thought that he would love the sculpture (on the postcard) due to its eloquent anonymity.

Depicts black and white image of 'Adoration' found in the Church of Notre Dame. Richard A. Long writes that he will be visiting Paris in September.

Richard A. Long apologizes to Beauford Delaney for not being able to see him before he left Paris. He writes that he is eager to purchase and acquire the portrait that he painted of him. He tells Beauford that he is starting to work on a musical scenario for a producer in Germany and that he will be sailing back to the United States later in the month. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long summarizes the status of Beauford's exhibitions at Morgan State and Aden Gallery, and tells him that he needs to get back with him to finalize the plans. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long writes that a change in the Business Manager has caused an issue with issuing a check to Beauford Delaney without the items in hand. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Richard A. Long writes to Beauford Delaney telling him that he is pleased that he has been able to reach an agreement that will allow him to settle his account (with the shipper) after he receives the check. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long thanks Beauford Delaney for his recent letter, and writes that the state capital should be sending him a check. Typescript.

Richard A. Long writes about his new life at the Hampton Institute. He gives Beauford Delaney an update on his schedule for his semester and the classes he will be teaching. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long sends Beauford Delaney well-wishes for the holiday season and updates him on his recent travels. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Richard A. Long sends Beauford Delaney the catalogue of the Campbell show. He writes that he is preparing a paper on Alain Locke. Handwritten. Envelope attached.

Richard A. Long writes that he has been away in Puerto Rico and updates him of his upcoming schedule. He writes that he is glad that he has a museum of his own so that he can plan out exhibitions. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long writes that he has accepted a position as a Professor of English at Atlanta University, and updates Beauford Delaney on his plans to visit Paris in the summer. Typescript.

Richard A. Long gives an update on his work and the classes he is teaching. Handwritten.

Richard A. Long sends Beauford Delaney a copy of a speech that he gave for the opening of his conference. He writes that he hopes his portrait of Antonio is going along well and that he will be sending him a check for to reimburse him for the materials. Handwritten.