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Letter from Ruth Mary Crockett to A.P. Watt

Very glad Watt able to include three titles in Nelson sevenpenny editions; glad they chose these three as favourite books with many of husband's…

Thanks for letter of 10th; notes Watt is willing to dispose of Dark of the Moon stock; has written accordingly to Harper & Bros

Thanks for letter of 4th about Dent's increase; asks Watt to act as he thinks fit; announces change of address from Torwood to Bengairn as 10-year…

Written on black-edged mourning paper; agrees with Watt that Mr Lloyd sounds unhopeful but harmless to let him proceed; recalls painful past incident…

Glad to receive Marion's long letter; discusses friend's query about Crockett's book manuscripts - all typed by Crockett himself with handwritten…

Family letter mentioning George broke his nose; Sam missed Christmas Day connection in Paris so not home; Maisie helped at home as Ruth's nerves…

Letter needs full transcription but gist is: Crockett in bed with influenza; Mr Crockett was in London 6 weeks, 3 of which she was with him; had…

Glad to get Marion's kind letter; seemed long time; intended to answer sooner but been busy with electricians, painters and chimney sweeps; not so…

Brief note discussing Philip going to Glenhead to learn sheep farming after failing exams; family uncertain about his future career path

Letter from Ruth Mary Crockett to Marion

Long personal letter about difficult year with loss, anxiety and worry