The following letter was sent from Addie D. Van Noppen to Dr. C. Alphonso Smith on January 13, 1915. This letter describes William Sydney Porter's talent as a young artist in Greensboro. The original letter is housed in the "Biography -- Correspondence" Folder of the Greensboro Public Library's O. Henry Collection.

Addie D. Van Noppen to Dr. C. Alphonso Smith on January 13, 1915. Page 1.

Addie D. Van Noppen to Dr. C. Alphonso Smith on January 13, 1915. Page 2.

Addie D. Van Noppen to Dr. C. Alphonso Smith on January 13, 1915. Page 3.