Jerry Rescue Convention; Antislavery movements--United States
Three-page printed "address" by Gerrit Smith presented at the Jerry Rescue Convention in Syracuse [New York]. On back, addressed to Lysander Spooner in Boston, Massachusetts, in Smith's hand.
July 5th, 1906.
Dear Edwin Markham-
I thank you very much for your kind letter about my play. You say:”There are some things we are all compelled to say nothing about in our plays and novels. I am stating a fact, not arguing a case.” I take it...
March 15, 1919
Dear Mr. Markham,
We are remembering that your birthday is in April – and we are looking forward to celebrating it. That will be one of the most joyful events that ever occurred at Christodora House. There is another way, too, in...
May 1st, 1906
Dear Mr. Markham:
The package about which you have been written, came to light and is going to you today. Two copies of each of your books “The Man With The Hoe” and “Lincoln and Other Poems” are going to you by this post,...
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. The man with the hoe, and other poems
January 7/07
Dear Mr. Markham:
The great little book has been duly received, and finding me too ill to rise from my bed, has charmed and strengthened me. How strong the poems are! _How full of a noble and virile humanity! I was familiar with the...
July 18 1899
My Dear Professor Markham:
Your good letter came in my absence. Permit me to thank you most warmly for your kind and generous expressions. The poem grew greater as the days go by, and continues to add fresh luster to your fame. Rarely...
N.Y., Jan. 24/02.
Dear Mr. Markham,
I was more than pleased to get your kind note, - the more so because I feel I hardly deserved it. The article is very superficial, and was written during a stress of other work. I am not particularly proud of...
J. William Lloyd and Leonard D. Abbott
West New Brighton N.Y.
July 7, 1910
Dear Friends:
I enclose check for two years’ subscription to your thoughtful chap-book “The Free Comrade.” I am not going to agree with all your pages, but I am...
The Honorable A. F. Kerensky,
Premier of Russia
Dear and Honored Comrade:
The heart of the world is thrilling with the hopes of a Free Russia. We look to regenerated Russia to be the leader of the advancing Democracy of the world; so we feel that...
Oct. 31 1906
My Dear Sir:
I am glad to get your encouraging word concerning my articles on the evils of Child Labor. Perhaps you may feel like sending in your name as a member of our Child Labor Federation. No financial obligation in becoming a...
Dear Mr. Markham,
I enclose you a programme of the work of the Civitas Club for the present season. They are very desirous of having your thought to aid us on the afternoon of Febr. Twenty-eight at three oclock. Could you talk to us for twenty...
160 Joralemon St.
Brooklyn
Jan’y 13, 1900
Mr. Edwin Markham
545 3rd St., Brooklyn
My Dear Mr. Markham:
I have just written Dr. Herron telling him of your consent to speak - and perhaps read something from your writings – on the evening of the...
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...
Feb 14 ‘19
Dear Comrade:
Your good visit of last night was like a breath of heaven to me , and a joy and God-send to the other members of the Civic Club. They will not forget the beauty and joyousness of your spirit for a long while and even I...
July 25, 1902
My Dear Mr. Markham:
Thank you very much for your kind response to my letter. I am quite certain that “The Muse of Labor” will prove to be in every way suited to our needs. Thank you also for your good words concerning “The...
March 3rd 1903
My Dear Mr. Markham:
Need I say how much we appreciate your kind response to our “fair” circular? The gift of your two books will, I know, be greatly appreciated all ‘round by our friends – in their name – Thanks! I had not...
25 Willow Place,
Yonkers, N.Y.
Jany. 28 – 1911
My dear Mr. Markham:
To solve my ever-pressing bread and butter problem, I have contracted for a long series of lectures extending over the next two years. The manager of the Bureau is anxious to...
Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940. California the wonderful
1419 Bolton St.,
Baltimore, Md.,
May 31, 1917
Dear Mr. Markham,
When I got home yesterday from my work, I found “California the Wonderful” awaiting me. I should have written you last night but I was away from home on a delightful tour of the...
[top left corner of page] Had you not better give me the number of your P.O. Box
Austin, Texas.
April 29, 1894
My Dear Friend.
I take pleasure in forwarding a package of papers containing “The Rule of Gold”. The last sermon previously...
July 12, 1917.
Mr. Edwin Markham,
92 Waters Ave.,
West Brighton,
Staten Island, N.Y.
My Dear Mr. Markham:
On Sept. 25th we are going to hold our first meeting and concert at Madison Square Garden, as you probably have read through the page ads in...
