Letter to Stephen Fassett (from Lacan de Loubressac par Bretenoux, Lot, France), 1960 August 30
Scope and Contents
Merwin expresses his gratitude for Fassett's offer of lodging: "You are an angel to send an open invitation to me to stay with you. I'm quite overcome. And if I come to Boston I will certainly write you in plenty of time and see about taking you up on your offer." He confides that a trip to Boston depends "on two things--readings, only a few of which are actually scheduled (and none so far in or around Boston) and a research job, which may lead me to quite a few places, but not, I think, New England."
Dates
- Creation: 1960 August 30
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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