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.John Berryman to Isabella Gardner, June 26, 1963. Berryman thanks Gardner and Tate for their good letters to him. He updates them on the writing of his poems. He is glad that Gardner was kind to Rosy's son. Berryman mentions that his baby daughter…

John Berryman to Isabella Gardner, June 8, 1963. Berryman writes to Gardner and Tate about being upset over Rosie's marriage. He questions if Rosie's new husband is a scoundrel. He asks that Gardner and Tate come to visit soon.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, January 4, 1981. Smith thanks Gardner for her beautiful letter about his books. He speaks of his travels to Copenhagen and Moscow. He wishes that the new year holds many good things for Gardner.

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, October 13, 1980. Smith apologizes for not writing sooner and praises Gardner's book "That Was Then". He tells her that he nominated her book for the Lenore Marshall Poetry Award and that he was glad to see…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, August 4, 1979. Smith's wife Sonja writes to Gardner to thank her for the pleasant evening. She is glad for the opportunity to get to know Gardner better. Sonja tells her that she looks forward to seeing her…

Bookmark advertisement forPuptents and Pebblesby William Jay Smith, 1959.

Post card from William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, July 17, 1978. Smith tells Gardner about how much he enjoyed spending an evening with her and being able to catch up on many things. He thanks her for her kind words about "Journey to the Dead…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, February 23, 1979. Smith writes to Gardner about organizing a memorial for Allen Tate. Smith indicates that he hates having to plunge back into teaching at Hollins College, Virginia, because of the foul weather.…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, September 8, 1978. Smith tells Gardner that he is horrified to hear the sad news about her husband, Allen Tate. He is sorry for all that she has been through and understands that she cannot reunite with Tate.…

William Jay Smith to Isabella Gardner, September 10, 1960. Smith mentions seeing David Niles and that Niles would love to help Gardner again. He says that he enjoyed having Gardner at his home and that he and his family miss her.