
It is impossible to think of you as addressed formally, and so I address you directly.
For years you have been to me an inspiration and a reverence, as you are to thousands of the young men of America.
I wish to purchase your complete poems, latest edition, and have been told that I could order them from you direct, but the price was unknown.
I enclose three dollars. If too small I will remit balance. If too much, do not return anything.
I never before asked a great man for his autograph, but if I could see your name, written by yourself, on the fly leaf it would be my most valued treasure.
I trust the enclosed poem will not offend.
Please send to the above address in "Mannahatta."
J. Wm. Lloyd.