Copy of TLS to the President of the U.S.A. [Franklin Roosevelt]
- Harper/Box 1/2/1
- Item
- 23 Nov. 1943
Encloses a copy of Mr Harper's poem addressed to the President.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
Copy of TLS to the President of the U.S.A. [Franklin Roosevelt]
Encloses a copy of Mr Harper's poem addressed to the President.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
Copy of typed letter to the Editor of 'The Matilda Ziegler Magazine'
Submits the poem 'Blind eyes that see' on behalf of Mr Harper. Explains that Mr Harper lives in Australia with his wife and has recently lost his sight. Requests a copy of the magazine in lieu of payment should the poem be published. Refers to poems by Mr Harper published in 'The New York Times' and 'Poet Lore'. Addresses the matter of copyright.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
ALS to Mr and Mrs C. H. R. Harper
Forwards and comments upon his correspondence with 'The Matilda Ziegler Magazine for the Blind'. Suggests that Mr Harper might learn to read braille. Refers to his personal correspondence with Mr Harper. Mentions the town of Monsey near the Hudson River.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
TLS to Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt
Encloses Mr Harper's poems 'Why not?' and a sonnet addressed to President Roosevelt.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
Copy of TLS to the Circulation Manager, 'Poet Lore'
Requests that the three copies of 'Poet Lore' in payment for Mr Harper's poem be sent to him to be forwarded.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
Copy of TLS to Mrs R. E. K. Hill, Personal Private Secretary to Winston Churchill
Informs Mrs Hill that her letter has been forwarded to Mr Harper. Includes original envelope in which these documents were sent to Mr Harper.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
Thanks Mr Harper for the use of his sonnet 'The Cornell Plantations' for his publication 'The Cornell Plantations: a history'. Formally extends to Mr Harper all rights to republish the sonnet.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
'The Cornell Plantations: a history' (Ithaca, NY: Cayuga Press, 1947)
Printed book. Contains an autograph dedication from the author 'To C. Hugh Richardson Harper an author who by the sonnet which graces this book has given meaningful expression to his true interest in this enterprise'.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester
TLS to the Master, St John's College, Cambridge
Sends a copy of 'Poet Lore' containing Mr Harper's poem 'God's nod' to be placed in the archive of Mr Harper's papers, held in the College. Mentions that a collection of many of Mr Harper's poems is on file in the Library of Cornell University. Discusses a volume of Mr Harper's poetry that Miss A. Ruth Fry is arranging to be privately printed by Cambridge University Press.
Hosmer, Ralph Sheldon (1874-1963) forester