Letter 1908 Oct 10, Landing, N.J. [to] B.F. Funk, Unknown / Edwin Markham. 1908.

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Letter 1908 Oct 10, Landing, N.J. [to] B.F. Funk, Unknown / Edwin Markham. 1908.

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This letter is unsigned and a lenghty one. It discusses Markham Doing editorial work on a history pamphlet which lead to him becoming a member of A Patriotic League Which someome made him Pesident of without his knowledge. He also refers to Gen. Howards Letter as well.

6 p. 3 leaves ; 26 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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