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Luther Burbank, TLS, 1908

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Luther Burbank, TLS, 1908
BURBANK, LUTHER. 1849-1926. A typed letter signed by the American botanist, horticulturist, and agricultural expert. The folded letter is on "Burbank's Experiment Farms" letterhead, Santa Rosa, California, dated April 9, 1908. The addressee is Henry Meade Bland (1863-1931), a poet and educator, and future Poet Laureate of California (1929). Burbank thanks Bland for a book of poetry, writing "Your highly esteemed note of April 8th received and the beautiful inscribed book of poems which I shall take occasion to read just as soon as possible." He goes on to give his regrets in regards to a speaking engagement invitation. 11" x 8 1/2". A slight dampstain on lower corner.