May 26th, 1917.
Edwin Markham,
West New Brighton, L.I.
New York.
Dear Comrade:
Was much disappointed to miss you at Mrs. Stockwell’s when I ran over at breakfast time Thursday morning, as I had a bee in my bonnet which I wished to put in your...
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. California the wonderful
February 13, 1915.
Mr. Edwin Markham,
West New Brighton,
Staten Island, New York.
My dear Mr. Markham:-
Miss Olsen of my office sent you the January number of the lawyers’ magazine which you wanted. I thank you for sending me the review of your...
February 23, 1915.
Mrs. Catherine Markham,
West New Brighton,
Staten Island, New York.
My dear Mrs. Markham:-
Thank you for your kind letter with its information about Mr. Markham. I am glad that he is able to be in California to help with the...
March 28 – 1901.
Dear Mrs. Markham:-
Thank you for sending me the editorial note from “Unity.” It is based, I imagine, on a longer editorial in “The Independent.” We greatly enjoyed your evening with us, and I hope I may see much of you...
November 23, 1914.
Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes,
Caritas Island,
Stamford, Conn.
Dear Little Rose:-
I had no idea when I left New York that I would be back again so soon, but I am just accepting an invitation to address the Twilight Club, 37 East 28th...
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