Letter 1928 May 8, Petersburg, Illinois[to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Mrs. Henry E. Pond. 1928.

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Letter 1928 May 8, Petersburg, Illinois[to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Mrs. Henry E. Pond. 1928.

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Mrs. Pond was delighted to greet Markham after the lecture. She wanted to tell him that her Study Club meet on his birthday in this honor. She has been reading his work for years. She discusses some of his ideas and refers to Charles Fillmore. She has made speeches on his work to various clubs and groups. She explains she is the wife of his rival. Refers to Longfellow.

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

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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