ALS, 2pp. to Miss Gilder; March 17, 1909, written when she was 90
signed
by HOWE, Julia Ward. Author Of "the Battle Hymn Of The Republic". (1819-1910)
Some fading from framing, marginal repairs with tape, good. Howe describes a photo for publication, explaining part of her family tree: "Henry Shaw, son of my grand daughter, Julia Ward Richards and Carlton Shaw, her husband ... I have no objection to giving his name to the magazine ..." Written in a strong hand, just a year before her death. Howe is best remembered for "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" but she was also a life-long reformer and activist. She was active in the American Woman Suffrage Association, Sorosis, The Women's Clubs and a host of other (truncated)