ALS, 1940 Oct. 28, Petworth, Sussex, to James G. McManaway.

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ALS, 1940 Oct. 28, Petworth, Sussex, to James G. McManaway.

Greg thanks McManaway for his review of his book, The variants in the first quarto of 'King Lear, ' and comments on his other work in progress. Comments on Battle of Britain: German bombs dropped on Petworth, and destruction caused by air raids in London.

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George Washington University

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