Item 30: Letter from John Masefield to Mr. Ridding, [no year] November 8.
Item — Box: 4, Folder: 30
Dates
- Created: [no year] November 8.
Creator
- Masefield, John, 1878-1967 (Person)
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Extent
1 items
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Type of Material:
Letter
Condition Note:
Good. Vinegar smell. Slight tear in both the left and right hand, middle seam.
Measurements:
8 ⅞ in. x 7 in.
Description:
The letter is authored on November 8th of an unknown year by English poet and writer, and Poet Laureate from 1930 until 1967, John Masefield to an unknown recipient named “Mr. Ridding.” In the letter, he refuses to write an article.
Location:
Lollingdon, Cholsey, Berk
Transcription:
Nov 8.
Dear Mr. Ridding,
Many thanks for your letter.
Alas, I have no time for writing such an article, though I thank you very much for asking me.
With kind regards,
Yours sincerely
J Masefield
Creator
- Masefield, John, 1878-1967 (Person)
Repository Details
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84 W South St.
Wilkes-Barre PA 18701 US
570-408-2000
570-408-7823 (Fax)
ask.archives@wilkes.edu