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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
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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".
Country:United Kingdom
City, town or township:London (England)
Medium
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  • 1 sheet (1 page) ; 18 x 11 cm.
Language
ProvenancePurchased from; Peter Stern.
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055101646-D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 4 NO. 5
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
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Manuscript letter written in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
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Unknown
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
"Dear Sir; I am sorry but I can't manage it..."
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