Letter, 1912, November 25, New York City [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, taten Island, New York / the Bancroft Company, R.D.B. 1912.

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Letter, 1912, November 25, New York City [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, taten Island, New York / the Bancroft Company, R.D.B. 1912.

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Sends Markham a copy for review of "Retrospection" by hubert Howe Bancroft.

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

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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