Letter from Kelley to Harding informing Harding that he used his name as a reference to get a new job in New York City. He also returns the key to Houston House, a dwelling that he stayed at very briefly in Geneseo.
Professor Harding was a well-respected scholar who dedicated his life to seeing Thoreau's work gaining its due merit. This New York Times Obituary shows the extent of his hard-work and dedication.