Letter 1929, October 14, Lime Rock, Conn [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Bernhardt Wall. 1929.

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Letter 1929, October 14, Lime Rock, Conn [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Bernhardt Wall. 1929.

Bernhardt discusses all the work he is doing on his home and would like the Markhams to come and visit. The Dawsons and Leon Dabo have come. With the opening of Dard Hunter Papermill many more come and go. Mrs. Wall has a gallery and is selling pictures.

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

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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