13 November 1904

Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hamilton Holt

Markham, a poet, writes to Holt, the editor of "The Independent," to submit a poem for publication. He remarks that "time is running close," apparently because the poem is for Thanksgiving. The poem, "Give Thanks, O Heart!" is included with the letter and commemorates leaders and those who have fought and died in battle.

GLC05508.176

1932

Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

Typed document signed

Title: Lincoln, the Man of the People

Signed and dated poem by Markham. Document states that this poem was chosen to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in 1922. President Warren G. Harding delivered the address and the author read his poem. "Up from log cabin to the Capital, One fire was on his spirit, one resolve,- To send the keen ax to the root of wrong, Clearing a free way for the feel of God, The eyes of conscience testing every stroke, To make his deed the measure of a man." Copyrighted 1900, 1919.

GLC01367