Dear Sam:
 
thank you for the modicum of praize, tho it was never praize
i was lookin' for... only some intelligent discussion, argument,
reaction to issues raized in the dramatic shape of the play...
i am well aware of the life it has on its own, and surrendered
to that long ago, after Ez and i separated... as to lampman,
yes, i came across him in my research, but alas, all my notes,
books, references, languish in australia while i write a new
play, here, ensconced in a shack, up in the catskills...  all the
same... i am glad you enjoyed the play...
 
 
Stoneking
 
 
 
 
----- Original Message -----
From: sam grolmes <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Thursday, September 16, 1999 2:43 AM
Subject: Rex Lampman
 
 
> Dear Pound Scholars,
>
> Are there references to Rex Herbert Lampman beyond Canto 97's, "old
> Lampman."
>
> He was a very influential headline writer at the Times Herald, and a
> victim? of Cissie Patterson's will, perhaps. I wonder if he had any
> thing to do with the introduction of Joha Kasper to the visiting list.
>
> I think he (Lampan)was in St Elizabeth's twice. Once after the break up
> of the Times Herald, and again in the late fifties - when he was
> involved in some way with the effort to have  Pound released. I would
> like to learn exact dates for his incarceration.
>
> Mr. Stonekng's play touches this time period, and perhaps he would have
> details that are of interest to this conversation. (I did download and
> read, and enjoy the creation of days at St E. Mr. Stoneking, and admire
> what you have done -- all except your incistent calling for praise. )
> Let your work find its wings. After all, once you have created something
> it is no longer yours. Children, for example. But, thank you for
> Sixteeen Words. Praise.
>
> My name is Sam Grolmes
>