Erie Canal; New York (State); Enlargement; Canal Bill; Loco Foco; Pamphlet
Title page of a sixteen page pamphlet on the Enlargement of the Erie Canal. In 1851, controversy arose regarding the enlargement of the canal. The issue at hand was the constitutionality of the proposed canal bill. This document contains a...
The Christian Socialist writes to Markham about the Hamilton issue and the Hill issue and their distribution to various preachers. The publication would like to increase its distribution and asks Markham for any help he can provide.
Abbott writes about starting "The Comrade" and asks Markham for a poem for the first issue. Abbott also writes about his holiday spent in the Adirondacks, Chicago, Buffalo, and at the Indianapolis Socialist Convention.
Abbott writes to Markham about Clara von Ende Liebmann and her creation of a School of Music in New York's East Side. Abbott describes the lessons, the cost and the pupils at the school. Abbott explains Liebmann's family history as well. Abbott...
Meserole thanks Markham for a letter and also for sending a notice on Markham's "Talks on Poetry." Meserole also thanks Markham for sending the names of people who may be interested in joining the Fellowship.
Meserole writes of the work he has been doing on behalf of the Christian Socialist Fellowship movement and requests Markham speak at a luncheon being held in New York City for the Fellowship.
Le Prade praises Markham for his work. She writes of various events in the Poet's Garden and looks forward to Markham's visit in January. She also writes of her hope that Markham move back to California and suggests a course on the poetry of...
Sinclair continues to try to persuade Markham to join the Helicon Hall Colony. Sinclair encloses a prospectus for the Colony detailing current and future building plans.
Postal data: postmarked [flag postmark] (MEDINA, N.Y. SEP 18 2-PM 1920) stamped on left side of card and on right side (PLACE STAMP HERE DOMESTIC ONE CENT FOREIGN TWO CENTS) printed inside stamp box [glue from missing stamp over box]; Postcard...
