Letters, 1927 : Baltimore, Md., to John Wilson Townsend.

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Letters, 1927 : Baltimore, Md., to John Wilson Townsend.

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[1] February 15 -- Tells where he has reviewed Irwin Cobb's books. [2] August 23 -- Will read Townsend's book at first opportunity.

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Brown University Archives, John Hay Library

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