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Letters of Mary Jane Holmes, Accession #7728, Special Collections Dept., University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville, Va.
This collection was deposited on 1964 Nov 6.
In this series of letters, Mary Jane Holmes answers requests for autographs, photographs and her religious views; discusses her story, "The Hepburn Line or the Missing Link" and its possible syndication; and describes her approach to writing. Correspondents include Lippincott's Magazine, Joseph Marshall Stoddart, James Cephas Derby, W. R. Darlon.
Recalls she began early to write stories. Mentions Mr. Hart and Mr. Carleton. Describes her approach to writing, and thanks Derby for including her work in his book.
Offers story entitled "The Hepburn Line or The Missing Link." Feels it is worth five hundred dollars.
Refers to her work "Hepburn Line" and discusses possible syndication.
Answers request for autograph. with separate ANS, "Yours truly Mary J. Holmes, Brockport N. Y."