21 July 1948

Dear Mr. Hughes:

Although I have not yet heard from
the publisher, I am assuming that
the poem of mine that you plan to
include in your anthology is LENOX
AVENUE that appeared in the Negro
Quarterly some years ago.

Well, here's another poem that was
set to be published when the Quarterly
folded up. I think it may fit into
your anthology; and if you like it
and have the space I should like to
be represented by this piece in addition
to LENOX AVENUE. But if you must limit
yourself to one poem, take Lenox Avenue.

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