School children; Classrooms; Teachers; Desks; Windows; Books; Hats;
A drawing of Ichabod Crane as schoolmaster and his students; with the accompanying words, "Or peradventure, by the appalling sound of the birch, as he urged some tardy loiterer along the path of learning"
A photograph of Sergeant Sylvanus Brundage's House. The front of the house faces a stone wall, and has many trees around it. No clear path is seen leading to the doorway.
Le Prade writes to Markham about the manuscripts of John Milton Scott and having them published posthumously. She expresses dismay about the situation and is concerned that she may not be able to raise the funds for their publication.
Le Prade praises Markham for his work and his friendship and the joy his work has brought to her life. She thanks him for his portraits and looks forward to meeting him again.