[Letter] 1915, June 8, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Robert Scott. 1915.

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[Letter] 1915, June 8, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island] / Robert Scott. 1915.

Was impressed with Markham's book "California the wonderful". Invites him to have lunch with him; will give him a copy of the "Hibbert Journal."

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 18-25 cm.

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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