To these people
Contributors: Hill, Edmonia Taylor, d. 1952, correspondent; Carpenter, W. M. (William Montelle), 1866-1931, recipient; Hill, Edmonia Taylor, d. 1952, former owner; Carpenter Kipling Collection (Library of Congress); James MacDonald Co
Published: 1889
Language: eng
Subjects: Manuscripts; Christmas poetry
Description: Holograph draft of poem by Rudyard Kipling to "Alex" and "Ted" (Prof. and Mrs. S.A. Hill), signed and dated December 25, 1888. Includes handwritten note by E.T. Hill dated Sept. 1924 with explanation that this poem was written before Kipling knew he was going to accompany the Hill's on the Sea to Sea trip in 1889.
Notes: Caption title.

Folded poem and accompanying note from E.T. Hill are tipped in on two pages within the bound volume.

Rutherford, A. Early verse by Rudyard Kipling, 1879-1889, p. 442-445

LC copy in bound volume 30 x 24 cm. in folder in slipcase 32 x 25 cm. Volume has bookplate of William M. Carpenter. Binding signed by James MacDonald Co., New York.