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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Imperial Hotel, Exmouth; "My dear Smith I think I was wrong not to include both the Naval Treaty and The Second Stain"
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Imperial Hotel, Exmouth; "My dear Smith I think I was wrong not to include both the Naval Treaty and The Second Stain"

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Letter written by Doyle to his Strand editor Greenhough Smith. 
Country:United Kingdom
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  • 1 sheet (1 page1)
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CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055095426-56D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 1 no.56
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