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Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, February 20, 1965. Aiken wrote to Gardner about the death of Oscar and of Oscar's devotion to the poets. Aiken also informs Gardner that someone is coming on the 25th to read

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, July 14, 1956. Aiken speaks of helping Gardner and Smith Oliver. Since Gardner is near where Aiken lives, he extends an invitation to get together with Gardner.

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, July 1953. Gardner is responding to a letter from Aiken regarding his unhappiness with "Poetry's" publication of Dahlberg's review. Gardner says that she had nothing to do with "Poetry's" decision to run Dahlberg's…

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, July 27, 1953. Aiken wrote to Gardner of his disappointment that she and Karl Shapiro ,as editors of Poetry, printed a review by Dahlberg. Gardner had requested some poetry from Aiken, but he declined to send because…

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, March 21, 1955. Aiken updates Gardner on buying a second home. He thanks Gardner for saying that she likes his poems. Aiken also informs Gardner that her new book will have to remain at the publishers for longer…

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, May 7, 1964. Aiken updates Gardner on what is happening in his life, his wife Mary's health, and mentions the health of an "Ole Man". Aiken tells Gardner of the success of Mary's paintings.

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, May 9, 1956. Aiken tells Gardner of his positive impressions of the poetry of Smith Oliver. He makes suggestions to get Oliver's work widely read. Aiken also mentions buying a house, but the cost might be too much…

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner. Aiken wants to know if Gardner will be stopping by for dinner at 6pm. He asks that if she calls him, she should call after 5:30pm.

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, November 26, 1958. Aiken updates Gardner on his health issues. He asks Gardner to tell R.H.(a woman) to stop doing something that is upsetting to both Aiken and his wife Mary. He also invites Gardner to D.C. or…

Conrad Aiken to Isabella Gardner, October 22, 1956. Aiken would like for Gardner to look up his friends that have recently moved to Chicago (Carroll Bowen & family). He mentioned Bosquet wants to lecture --but in French (so this may be a problem)