Letter from Ismail Merchant, Mumbai, India, to James Ivory, New York, New York, 1963 December 3 : autograph manuscript & typescript signed.

Continuing discussion of issues relating to the distribution and exhibition of "The Householder"; needing resolution soon of the issues with Columbia; agreeing with Shashi that "The Householder" needs to be released soon, in order to avoid competing with major Indian releases; saying "the trailer must be made," as other things are contingent on it; repeating requests to Ivory for a one sheet and music recordings to be sent via Kay Clark at the American consulate; saying he is now sending the script [for "Shakespeare Wallah"] via airmail because his friend Faie is "overloaded"; passing on news and saying "I feel lonely and sad most of the time"; adding some news on money matters and asking again for Merle's address, as well as those of "Art" and "Alida."