Mario Puzo typed letter signed, composed on his personal letterhead on 4 November 1974, shortly before the premiere of ''The Godfather Part II''. Puzo writes to a woman who wants to commemorate Puzo's mother. In part, ''...my mother was a very extraordinary woman and it would have pleased her, as it does me, to know every day strangers would read her name and think of her...'' Signed in red felt-tip, ''Sincerely / Mario Puzo''. Letter measures 5.75'' x 8.75'', accompanied by original mailing envelope, likely also in Puzo's hand. Minor smudging to ink, else near fine condition.