Autograph letter signed : Cambridge, to Henry Watson Kent, 1918 Oct. 3.

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Autograph letter signed : Cambridge, to Henry Watson Kent, 1918 Oct. 3.

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Discussing the unpleasant atmosphere at Cambridge and his financial constraints; describing a potential joint venture with Hubert Brown back in New York, possibly setting up the press in Connecticut; discussing [Henry] Morley's book on Bernard Palissy; describing a lunch with William Osler, Jenkinson and Sayle, during which he determined he may be able to acquire a fount of Clarendon Press Fell types, but waivers between it and a fount of French type; acknowledging receipt of Miss Granniss' letter and pondering the odd pricing practices of the British.

1 item (8 p.) ; 20.4 cm.

Pierpont Morgan Library.

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