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First draft of letter, in note-book 59 (48) Jan., 1902 My dear Millard: I should have written long ago to thank yon
for your kind letter and Markham's review , and the generous glowing appreciation of my friend Keith's painting. You need
not be afraid of over-praising Keith's work. I've known him and his work intimately over 30 years. He is a poet - easily the
first of the color poets on this side of the continent. Markham's review of the Parks is, I think, the best I have seen -
far-seeing and original. As to his grand poems, have too much to say about them for a letter. Come up Sat. and talk. John
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