Autograph letter signed : Silver Lake, N.H., to Mina Curtiss, 1960 June 4.

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Autograph letter signed : Silver Lake, N.H., to Mina Curtiss, 1960 June 4.

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Discussing Mina's plans, noting that Marion thinks it "a fine idea." Thanking her for such wonderful friendship, and noting that they will miss her "tremendously." Discussing Maion and Cummings' plans to visit New York, planning to go to the theatre and ballet and to dine out before becoming hermits in Patchin Place. Mentioning Cummings' poor health and sending his love.

1 item (3 p.) ; 27.9 cm. + envelope.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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Morehouse, Marion, 1906-1969

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