TLS signed "Harry," one page, 8 x 10.5, US Senate letterhead, April 8, 1938. Letter to John W. Snyder, in full: "There is a gentleman by the name of Cyril Clemens in Webster Groves, Missouri, who claims to be President of the International Mark Twain Society. He has written several Senators and Representatives in an endeavor to get them to accept an honorary membership. Several of them have asked me about him, and I am of the opinion it is just a racket. If it is not too much trouble for you to find out about it I will appreciate it so I can tell these Senators the truth about it." Snyder has written several notes regarding the inquiry in the borders, including "2nd Cousin" and "Pub. Mark Twain Quarterly." In fine condition, with expected filing and staple holes to top. Accompanied by the retained carbon copy of Snyder's response, indicating that Cyril Clemens is the author's second cousin and his Society is a legitimate enterprise.
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