Autograph letter signed : on board the RMS Mauretania off New York, to Mina Curtiss, 1959 June 19.

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Autograph letter signed : on board the RMS Mauretania off New York, to Mina Curtiss, 1959 June 19.

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Describing the illness she and Cummings suffered on their trip, and looking forward to returning to New Hampshire. Noting that she is writing in the writing room of the ship and that "the vibration is terrific." Mentioning the ballet. Hoping that Mina is well, and that they see one another before the fall.

1 item (4 p.) ; 17.4 cm. + envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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