ALS, 1908 [May 21] : New York, to Jean Clemens.

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ALS, 1908 [May 21] : New York, to Jean Clemens.

Clemens is very happy that Jean is pleased with her new home. He tells her not to worry about him, that he is passing his time listening to speeches and playing billiards. He says he feels that something is being kept from him, but he does not mind, " ... now after 60 years of work & struggle & worry & vexation ... am willing to know nothing, ever any more, of what Susy used to call 'the wars (woes) of life.'"

4 p. ; 16.5 x 12.5 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6915343

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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