American writer (1886–1918), best known for the much-anthologized poem “Trees,” who was killed at the Second Battle of Marne at the age of 31. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 10.5, January 12, 1917. Kilmer writes from Larchmont Manor, New York to Ellis Parker Butler in Flushing. In part: “At half-past seven on the evening of Wednesday, February seventh—Charles Dickens’ birthday—the Dickens Fellowship, of which I am President, holds its Annual Dinner at the Hotel Majestic. Will you be one of the Guests of Honor, and will Mrs. Butler come too? I am asking Edna Ferber, Don Marquis, Irving Bacheller, Will Harben, and a few others to be our guests that night. We would like to have you say a few words to us on any aspect of Dickens’ work that interests you….” Butler (1869–1937), a prolific writer, is best known for the short story “Pigs Is Pigs.” Light intersecting folds, mild wrinkling and handling wear, and a few tiny chips and tears to right edge, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
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