Letter to Stephen and Agatha Fassett (from 11 St. George's Terrace, London, England), 1960 January 22
Scope and Contents
Merwin jokingly turns down the Fassetts' offer of money: "I toled you once I toled you twise I do not want yore money." He informs them that "I am coming home next Fall…. Bar death or mortal illness to one or both of us I am coming home next Fall if I have to walk by way of the Pole." He discusses several forthcoming books and projects, including The Drunk in the Furnace, "a book of translations of Spanish ballads" and "a book of translations of the poems of Persius." He closes with: "Dido sends her love. Please give ours to Annella and Alice, to whom I must write; and to Jack and Maire; and to the Lowells." In a handwritten postscript he says, "I've dedicated The Native to you. Do you mind?"
Dates
- Creation: 1960 January 22
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
1 letter
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
.5 linear feet (1 box of 69 letters)Repository Details
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