Letter 1899, August 22, Oakland, Cailf. [to] Precious absent one [Edwin Markham], New York City / Unsigned, [Anne Catherine Markham]. 1899.

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Letter 1899, August 22, Oakland, Cailf. [to] Precious absent one [Edwin Markham], New York City / Unsigned, [Anne Catherine Markham]. 1899.

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Letter is address to Precious absent one. She discusses memories in the old house. Dicsusses Bierce feeling Markham is hurting him and that he is envious of him because Markham's articles are good. Mrs. Bech-Meyer (is teaching at Miss Horton's school) and Miss Pendleton discuss Bierce. Asks if has called Tessa Kelso and Adelaide. They are expecting you. Mr Morrow has circulars out on his journalism class. He is meeting alot of us at our house. (Misses Benton, Partington, Hazen, and Gilmore. Discusses the baby and wanting to do more for Markham.

2 p. 2 leaf ; 18-25 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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