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A Letter Asking About Previous Letters
The Baroness inquires about the status of a letter she had previously sent and sends her address.
1927
A Letter Asking for Another One Hundred Francs
The Baroness writes about the sketching class she will begin teaching and asks Mary Reynolds to send another one hundred francs to help her purchase a particular type of stool.
Undated
A Letter Begging to Escape Germany
The Baroness mentions suicide as she begs for assistance getting out of Germany.
Undated
A Letter Detailing Her Upcoming Move to France
The Baroness follows up on a previous letter and package to Djuna and describes her upcoming move to France.
12 July 1924
A Letter Praising Djuna Barnes
The Baroness thanks Djuna Barnes for the gifts she sent her, compares her to her mother, and criticizes Marcel Duchamp.
Undated
A Note Requesting Assistance
The Baroness reminds Djuna Barnes of the presents she has sent her, thanks her for the ones she received, and begs her to send more gifts
Undated
A Postcard Begging for a Response
The Baroness begs Djuna Barnes for a response and reassurance as she is struggling to get by in Germany.
1920s
Letter by Jerome Blum
The Baroness attempts to make amends with Jerome Blum.
Undated
Letter to Bernice Abbott
In this letter the Baroness reproaches Bernice Abbott for, amongst other things, failing to follow through on an offer to let the Baroness use a small room in her home. The Baroness criticizes Abbott's character and her behavior, which she believes to be uncouth.
1920s
Letter to Charles Duncan
A handwritten copy by the Baroness of her letter to Charles Duncan in which she criticizes him for his explanations and excuses, which she calls lies, and for not growing up.