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Letters from Bierce to Cahill, discussing publication of Bierce's "Ashes of the Beacon" (August 8, 1908); publication of his "Collected Works" (September 12, 1908); obtaining Cahill's address from one of Cahill's articles and his opinion of Cahill's Butterfly Map (December 12, 1912); mentions the Civic Center (January 20, 1913). These letters were published in "The Letters of Ambrose Bierce" by Bertha Clark Pope.

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Letter from S.[?]M. Alden, Harper's Magazine, regarding the return of "Pierrot".

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Letter from Haskell to Bierce extending an open invitation to visit (May 27, 1893). Letters from Bierce indicating poor health (June 1, 1893); asking about publication of Haskell's account of the Kaweah Colony (October 10, 1894); explanation of his description of Haskell as "a mischevious man" (October 21, 1894).

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Thanking her and her husband for their hospitality while in San Francisco.

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Return of verses mistakenly sent to Bierce, apologizing for no connection with "The Cosmopolitan", and complimenting Loveman on the excellence of the verses (October 17, 1908); thanking Loveman for the privilege of reading his poems, which, while good, were not equal to his other work, and requesting a copy of "Pierrot" for submission to "The Cosmopolitan" (November 20, 1908); offer to publish "Pierrot" in his own magazine and an explanation of his edits (December 6, 1908).

Scope and Content Mentions that his poem is in print, indicates that he prefers Loveman's rhyme to his blank verse (May 13, 1909); indicates that he could help Loveman find a publisher for any translation of Heine's poetry he might undertake, "Pierrot" was not well received at "Everybody's" magazine and he includes the editor's comments, he will send it to the "Atlantic" (June 18, 1909); the "Atlantic" has rejected "Pierrot" and he plans to send it to "Harper's", he will keep all the notes of rejection for...

Scope and Content Apologizes for neglecting correspondence, will be off to California when he's done, encloses a copy of Ezra Pound's "Ballad of the Goodly Fere" (March 7, 1910); thanks him for a copy of "The Younger Choir", doesn't know when he will return from California, went to Yosemite with Sterling, mentions a published version of "Pierrot" (July 22, 1910); remarks on Loveman's attitude and his intention of visiting California, describes his visit with Sterling, expects he will settle in Carmel with the...

Scope and Content Is sorry that Loveman did not go to California, recommends Sterling's latest book, hopes his letter to the NY Times Review will "enlighten the darkness of that sheet" (May 28, 1911); notes time spent with Sterling in Sag Harbor, saw Loveman's tribute to Sterling and is glad the "literary folk" are taking him seriously, discusses the preface to Loveman's book (September 18, 1911); apologizes for not responding due to illness, is awaiting impatiently Loveman's book which is not copyrighted, is...

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Wishes Loveman happiness and prosperity in the New Year, mentions that Loveman's poems have given him great pleasure, invites Loveman to go to Yosemite with him and Sterling in June (January 5, 1912); saw Sterling in California but doesn't think he will go back again, discusses his philosophy of living and writing (November 26, 1912).

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Mentions that his friend Mencken now knows of Loveman and is impressed, tells him to send Mencken his book (May 4, 1913); letter of good bye saying he is going to South America in a few weeks and doesn't know when he will return. (September 10, 1913).