
Years ago, centennial year, I spoke with you on Camden Ferry about sunset, Celia Thaxter, the man o war bird, John Burroughs, etc I was then, or had been, mechanic and with Star & Sons, although a western-man.
Now, at Chicago, I have just bought "Good-Bye My Fancy," and renew the acquaintance.
I shall send you, tomorrow, a little book of mine, which some people read; and which I think myself has green in it, though it may not be worth the browsing. I doubt if I send it to be read, or even looked at, but rather—as a tribute to courage, it is all I have. Look at its bill of fare; and—hand it to someone else, or—heave it away.
Yours very sincerely Charles H Roberts. see notes Dec 4 1891

