Syracuse-
May 22. '99

My dear Susan -

Some time before y'r
thoughtful rememberance put me
up among y'r own + Martha's
near + tried friends who were
privileged to share early the
rare gift of her genius, I had
sent to New York for one copy of
the book, + had seen some of the
contents. Rec'g another from y'r
mother-heart + mother-pride, I