Letter from Wiliam Plomer to Leonard Woolf (22/06/1925)

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[pre-printed letterhead] ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO BE ADDRESSED TO THE MANAGER[.] TWINE’S HOTEL FACING DURBAN BAY DURBAN [Logo]

 

22 June 1925

 

Dear Mr. Woolf,

 

I have come here for a few days from the wilds to nourish my sense of proportion. Your letter had been forwarded to me here, and prompts me to say at once how very greatly indebted I am to you for your kindness.

 

The American offer I am very pleased to accept, recognising that it is entirely due to your efforts.

 

I suffer very much from having no local criticism of my work, and I am obliged to admit that Friston’s*1 speech is tedious - but if only you knew the conditions under which I write! I am immediately considering how I can shorten this speech, and directly I get home I will re-draft and forward it to you. The final version will, I hope, be in your hands before the end of July.

 

Yours sincerely | William Plomer [signature]

 

* Endnote

 

1. A character in Turbott Wolfe.

Source: MS 2750/351/10

Image Rights Holder: Estate of William Plomer

Letter from Wiliam Plomer to Leonard Woolf (22/06/1925)

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William Plomer writes from the Twines Hotel and thanks Woolf for his efforts with the American offer, an offer which he accepts. He agrees with the criticism of the section of his work regarding 'Friston's speech' and lets Woolf know that he is re-drafting this section and will forward the final version back to Woolf before the end of July.

 

Handwritten letter signed by Plomer