Letter, 1919, June 18, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island, New York] / Percy S. Grant. 1919.

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Letter, 1919, June 18, New York City [to] Mr. [Edwin] Markham, [Staten Island, New York] / Percy S. Grant. 1919.

Thanks Mr. Markham for address to the Forum at the Walt Whitman's celebration. Was quite worried when he realized that Markham was not there at the appointed time but all ended well when Markham finally entered the room.

1 p. on 1 leaf ; 21-28 cm.

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Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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