Poet best remembered for Trees; he was killed in action during WWI. Kilmer was educated at Columbia University, graduating in 1908. From 1909 to 1912 he was associated with Funk and Wagnall's Company, working as an editor on their dictionary. He served as Literary Editor of The Churchman, an Anglican newspaper (he converted to Catholicism towards the end of 1913) and in 1913 became a member of the staff of The New York Times. Rare TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, The Churchman Editorial Rooms letterhead, December 12, 1912. In part: “I am surprised to hear that you received no reply to your previous letter. I gave it to the cashier and directed him to forward check…absence of the treasurer, this was not done. Now I find that it is the custom of The Churchman to pay on publications and when a number of poems are accepted at one time, it is usual for payment to be delayed until the publication of the last of them. However, as soon as the treasurer returns, I will take the matter up with him and see if we cannot settle with you at once for all three of the poems.” In fine condition, with typical toning, vertical fold between the names of the signature. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
