Letter from RD to his parents and brother John, written on board a train in America [where RD was to film The Count of Monte Cristo in Hollywood, travelling via New York]. Relates to: his time in New York, where he spoke at a film lunch and was shown around by Mr and Mrs [Harry] Goetz [of Reliance Pictures]; some pictures he had taken by [New York photographer] Vandamm; his forthcoming pay cheques; and his recent meeting with the American branch of the Donat family.
With envelope postmarked Chicago, Illinois. Holograph.