Of the many pieces of correspondence chronicling Siegel's feud with National Comics, this appraisal of Siegel's mental state and situation from an unnamed person associated with National (possibly lawyer Dave Alterbaum) may be the most comprehensive- and bleak. Tasked by Liebowtiz with meeting with Siegel, this lengthy document contains a relatively objective appraisal of the aggrieved writer and his situation from the writer. Indebted to both his ex-wife and the milkman and unsure that he would even be able to make rent that month, the writer finds that even the possibility of criminal prosecution isn't enough to dissuade Siegel from continuing with his threats towards Liebowtiz- "I have one foot in jail for not paying for my child's support and I may as well go there for any other reason."
The writer goes on to describe Siegel's point of view on the situation, framing most of his grievances as an attempt to shift blame away from the consequences of his own financial decisions. He then describes how he explained to Siegel the realities of the situation which Siegel seemingly began to accept, eventually breaking down and admitting that his letter-writing campaign 'was the act of a desperate man, who had no one to turn to for help.'
The final paragraph of the report is possibly one of the bleakest and most heart wrenching statements from anyone involved in this feud- "...he told me that all he wished is to be given an opportunity to write comics, which is all he seems to know how to do..."
Letter is in good condition with minor rust migration from the staple attaching the five pages. 8" x 13".
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