Consists of six letters written by James Purdy to publisher Peter Owen, mostly regarding the publication of Purdy's "Mourners Below." Dated between 1984 and 1985, the letters included one enclosure, a Viking Press flyer for "Mourners Below."

Originally the private collection of book dealer Robert A. Wilson, this collection spans the years 1956–1998 and includes letters, manuscripts, galleys, publicity fliers, publishers’ announcements, and ephemera related to the work of twentieth century American author James Purdy.