This is a file in the correspondence of Thomas Merton under the heading: "Hinshaw, Thelma".
Thelma Hinshaw writes to thank Merton for sending a signed copy of New Seeds of Contemplation. She asks Merton to explain the use of the term "holy recollection", and Merton sends her his take on recollection. Hinshaw writes from Florence, Arizona.
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1968/03/19 |
TLS to Merton |
I want to thank you for signing my book, "New Seeds of Contemplation". When I first wrote |
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1968/03/24 |
TL[c] from Merton |
Thanks for your kind letter. I am really glad that you find something worth while in my books. |
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