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Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940 to Hamilton Holt

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.176 Author/Creator: Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940 Place Written: Landing, New Jersey Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 13 November 1904 Pagination: 1 p. : + 2 p. : Height: 26.7 cm, Width: 20.4 cm Order a Copy

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.

Markham, Edwin, 1852-1940

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