From Ellen Terry to Walt Whitman:
Grand Pacific Hotel, Chicago,
January 4th, '88.
Honored Sir—and Dear Poet:
I beg you to accept my appreciative thanks for your great kindness in sending me by Mr. Stoker the little big book of poems—As a Strong Bird, etc., etc.
Since I am not personally known to you I conclude Mr. Stoker "asked" for me—it was good of him—I know he loves you very much.
God bless you, dear sir—believe me to be with much respect
Yours affectionately,
Ellen Terry.
From Moncure Conway to Walt Whitman: