Mrs. Donald Carrow to Mrs. Inglis Fletcher, 14
July
1963
Notes: The town of Bath continued to feel a connection to Inglis Fletcher even after the Palmer-Marsh and Bonner houses had been
restored and opened to the public, as shown through this request from the Bath Public Library for copies of Fletcher’s novels.
Dear Mrs. Fletcher:
As librarian of Bath Community Library I would like to ask you if you would donate us some of the books you have written.
I was once in your home and saw your wonderful library. Which the occasion was to get a table etc. for the Palmar [sic] Marsh
House that you had given. And also to recall who I am I was the one who helped you climb up and down the hills the night of
Queen Anns [sic] Bell Pageant.
Our circulation is increasing and we have many request [sic] for your books. We have no finance to purchase anything only
the Bath P.T.A. gives us $50.00 a year and that is consumed by building expenses. All our books has [sic] been given to us
by the Book Club and different people.
We have the following of your books,
1 Roanoke Hundred
2 Queens Gift
3 The Scotswoman
4 Raleighs Eden
5 Toil of the Brave
6 The Wind in the Forest
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The town and library would appreciate any books that you would give us and I would be glad to go for them.
Respectfully yours
Bath Community Library
Mrs Donald Carrow—Librarian
Location:
Special Collections, Joyner Library, East Carolina University
