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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere; "My dear Smith I am naturally very sorry that the Strand should have lost over this"
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere; "My dear Smith I am naturally very sorry that the Strand should have lost over this"

DateSeptember 14, 1904
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Letter written by Doyle to his Strand editor Greenhough Smith. Refers to "The Adventure of the Priory School" (in The Strand Magazine, December 1904).    
Country:United Kingdom
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Extent
  • 1 sheet (2 pages)
Language
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055095426-29D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 1 no.29
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