Letters, 1978 Nov. 9-1981 Dec. 4, Oxford, to Robin Waterfield, Oxford.

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Letters, 1978 Nov. 9-1981 Dec. 4, Oxford, to Robin Waterfield, Oxford.

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Murdoch (1919-) writes holograph notes to this antiquarian book dealer: 1978 Nov. 9, refusing a invitation; 1981 Nov. 8, refusing a request to write a preface to a book of poems; 1981 Nov. 20, describing herself as a "Buddhist Anglican"; and 1981 Dec. 4, briefly describing her religious beliefs. The letters are in chronological order.

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