Letter, November 21, 1899, New York City [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, [Staten Island, New York] / Edward Howard Griggs. 1898.

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Letter, November 21, 1899, New York City [to] Mr. Edwin Markham, [Staten Island, New York] / Edward Howard Griggs. 1898.

Informs Markham that he and spoken before the Ethical Society and offers him to do the same on December 10th or 31st. The fee is $25 and $5 expenses. Wants to have an answer as soon as possible.

2 p. on 3 leaves ; 21-28 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7596005

Wagner College, Horrmann Library

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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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