Letter, 1919 March 15, New York City [to] Mrs. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Anna H. Branch. 1919.

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Letter, 1919 March 15, New York City [to] Mrs. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Anna H. Branch. 1919.

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Wants to celebrate his birthday at the "Christodora House" which would be the most joyful event; introduces Mr. Becker of the Socialist party who wants to get to know him; wants Markham to be part of it because she feels that there is a need for a sort of a clearing house of ideas.

5 p. on 2 leaves ; 22 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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