Edwin Emerson letters to [Henry] Lafler, 1905 November 28 - 1907 January 10.

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Edwin Emerson letters to [Henry] Lafler, 1905 November 28 - 1907 January 10.

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transmitting a letter (not included) to Governor Pardee from Emerson regarding a recent decision to execute a Folsom prison convict, serving a life sentence, to death for attempted escape. Solicits further comment from Lafler, and indicates that Emerson has also contacted Jack London on the matter. writing on East and West stationery, Emerson informs Lafler that "pending the suspension of this weekly I have transferred by activities to the New San Francisco Magazine," and solicits copy for the coming number.

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