ALS, 1930 October 12 : Wilsford Manor, near Salifbury, England, to Mr. Forbes.

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ALS, 1930 October 12 : Wilsford Manor, near Salifbury, England, to Mr. Forbes.

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Sassoon writes, "I am very glad to inscribe a copy of my book for anyone who is a friend of Lady Ottoline Morrell." He speaks of being oppressed by correspondence and longs for the day when "I am no longer a success and can get on with my writing in peace."

1 p. ; 20.25 x 12.5 cm.

Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Sassoon, Siegfried, 1886-1967

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