Letter 1915, March 18, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Bemjamin Orange Flower. 1915.

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Letter 1915, March 18, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Bemjamin Orange Flower. 1915.

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Benjamin recieved Mrs. Markham's letter stating that Edwin is in California. He is sending Edwin an appeal to launch a movement to advance the true civilation. His plan is for a amall paper, once a month on Sunday. Mr. James Schermehorn is editor of the Detroit times and he believes that Jesus is practical for our present day life. He wants one page a week to reflect this matter. Benjamin is has financial problems due to Mrs. Flower's health.Mr. Partridge Has been helping. Benjamin tried to get a position in Washington through our friends, Louis Post, Carl Vrooman, Mr. Edgerton,and Mr. Bryan.

2 p. on 1 leaf ; 18-25 cm.

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