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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Golden Cross Hotel, Charing Cross, W. C. "My dear Smith; I am coming to the conclusion that Newnes can't help us."
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Golden Cross Hotel, Charing Cross, W. C. "My dear Smith; I am coming to the conclusion that Newnes can't help us."

DateDecember 12, 1901
Names
FormatManuscript
Notes
Arthur Conan Doyle letter to Smith regarding the pamphlet "The War in South Africa". Possibly this note was sent to "Smith" of Smith Elder & Co., regarding the pamphlet "The war in South Africa".
GeographyCity, town, twpLondon (England)
GeographyCountryUnited KingdomEngland
Medium
Language
ProvenancePurchased from; Peter Stern.
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131055101646-D
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