ALS, 1907 May 14 : Tuxedo Park, New York, to Jean Clemens, Katonah, New York.

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ALS, 1907 May 14 : Tuxedo Park, New York, to Jean Clemens, Katonah, New York.

Clemens writes his daughter recounting his busy life, speaking and attending receptions. "Oxford University invites (commands) my presence June 26, to confer upon me the degree of Doctor of Letters, of course I have to receive it in person - these mighty distinctions are not conferred by mail."

7 p. ; 15.5 x 9.9 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7020921

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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