Letter signed Sara, New York, to Wanda and Irma Filsinger, November 15, 1918

Describes the armistice celebrations in New York. Transcription: Sara Teasdale Filsinger 1 West 81st Street New York City Nov. 15, 1918. Dear Wanda and Irma Filsinger: Your several letters have lain longer unanswered than I wished — but you know the reason why, so I shall not make excuses. Irma's letter sent to Cromwell, just came, and it was very welcome, as I am alone to-night. Ernst has gone to Washington on business for a very brief stay. I am hoping that while he is there he will get the money due on his book, which has been repeatedly promised ever since last April. He is so proud that he seems to find it very hard to demand what is owing to him, and allows them to promise and promise and nevery "come across." Well, the peace news transcends everything else that one can hardly think or talk of other matters. It is very splendid — if only anarchy does not come in the wake of it all. New York was simply delirious with joy. I returned from Cromwell after a very brief stay there, on November seventh, when everyone was celebrating what proved to be the "Fake" news of the signing of the armistice. Coming up from the station the noise and hubbub was deafening. On the night of the

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