Paul Hamilton Hayne, Copse Hill, Georgia, to "My Dear Sir", 1882

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2 p.

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[Recalls that the correspondent was associated with the editorship of Appleton's Journalyears ago; responds to correspondent's request for Hayne to put the correspondent's play into blank verse for opera by saying that he will make no commitment as he has not seen the manuscript and does not even know its name; says that the task seems possible to him; wonders if he would have to collaborate with Dudley Buck; wonders if the play has been a success on stage; says his friend, Mr. Stephens seems to think the play if equal to The Lady of Lions. ]

Names:

Paul Hamilton Hayne
Dudley Buck

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