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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Boriman Lodge, Bournemouth; "My dear Smith If this installment is not too long"
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Boriman Lodge, Bournemouth; "My dear Smith If this installment is not too long"

DateApril 12, 1916
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Format
Notes
Letter written by Doyle to his Strand editor Greenhough Smith. Refers to "The British Campaign in France and Flanders".
Country:England
Medium
Extent
  • 1 sheet (1 page)
Language
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055095426-45D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 1 no.45
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