Telegram 1940, March 8, New York City [to] Mrs. Anna Catherine Markham, [New York City] / William Rose Benét. 1940.

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Telegram 1940, March 8, New York City [to] Mrs. Anna Catherine Markham, [New York City] / William Rose Benét. 1940.

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This is a telegram from Wiliam stating his deepest sympathy, Mr Markham's position is assured in American Literature. It seems Edwin has died. The Year is not on the telegram but we know that he died in the year of 1940.

1 p. on leaf ; 18-25 cm.

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Markham, Anna Catherine, 1859-1938

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Wife of Edwin Markham and secretary of the Poetry Society of America. From the description of Letter, 1927 April 18, Staten Island, N.Y., to Perry Walton, Boston. (Boston Athenaeum). WorldCat record id: 184905008 ...

Benét, William Rose, 1886-1950

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American poet, novelist, and editor. From the description of Letter to a dealer [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647806176 Editor of The Chimaera. From the description of ALS, [1915]-1916. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122500150 This may not really be Benét's writing. Although the verse appears to be signed by him the writer's intent may have been simply to ascribe the verse to him. Also, it is on letterhead engraved "MM...