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Marshall, Catherine, 1914-1983 to James Jones

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05508.177 Author/Creator: Marshall, Catherine, 1914-1983 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 2 November 1955 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 25.9 cm, Width: 16.7 cm Order a Copy

Marshall responds to Jones about what her novel, "A Man Called Peter," has meant to him. Marshall is thankful that since her husband's death, God has given her work (i.e. writing) that she loves doing and which helps others.

Marshall, Catherine, 1914-1983

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