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Letters to Siegfried Loraine Sassoon; together with related ephemera

Title	Letters to Siegfried Loraine Sassoon; together with related ephemera
Reference	GBR/0012/MS Add.9375
Creator	Sassoon, Siegfried Loraine, 1886-1967
Covering Dates	1865–1973 (1860s-1970s predominantly 1920s-30s)
Extent and Medium	3 boxes; paper
Repository	Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives

Content and context

A collection of 1094 letters, postcards and other items known as 'Sassoon's residual correspondence' although it does also include a number of items addressed to other persons particularly Hester and Theresa Thornycroft.

This collection was purchased by Cambridge University Library from Roy Davids Ltd in 1996.

Most of the letters (numbers 1-980) are arranged alphabetically by writer; at the end are sections for unidentified letters (numbers 981-1014), letters congratulating Sassoon on the award of the Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 1957 (numbers 1015-1044), letters to Hester Sassoon and members of the Gatty family (numbers 1045-1063), and miscellaneous odds and ends (numbers 1064-1094).

Access and Use

Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Letters to Siegfried Loraine Sassoon; together with related ephemera, MS Add.9375

Further information

For other letters to Sassoon, some from the same correspondents, see Add. 8889 (http://janus.lib.cam.ac.uk/db/node.xsp?id=EAD%2FGBR%2F0012%2FMS%20Add.8889).

An outline of other collections of Sassoon material held by the Cambridge University Library Manuscripts Department is to be found online at: http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/sassoon.html. A few detailed catalogues to these collections may be found at the Archives Hub website: http://archiveshub.ac.uk/.

A hard copy finding aid to this collection may be consulted in the Manuscripts Reading Room, Cambridge University Library. Items in the collection appear in alphabetical order by correspondent's surname rather than by classmark order.

An existing list prepared by Kathleen Cann was converted to create the online catalogue for Janus in May 2011 by Zoe A. Rees, Cambridge University Library Department of Manuscripts and University Archives.

Index Terms

Sassoon, Siegfried Loraine (1886-1967) poet and author

Manuscripts/MS Add.9375 contains:

1-2

Letters from Harriet G. Adams (Beckenham, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re his acquaintance with her brother, and proposed 2nd edition of his book ''Nothing of Importance''.
Creator: Adams, Harriet G. (d. 1917) sister of Capt. J.B.P. Adams of Royal Welch Fusiliers.
2 items; paper.

30 Nov. 1929–20 Dec. 1929

Letter from Hugh Adamthwaite (Preston Lodge, Cirencester) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's letter, comments on ''The Weald of Youth'' (1942).
Creator: Adamthwaite, Hugh, poet.
1 item; paper.

9 Dec. 1942

Letter from Cyril Argentine Alington (Durham) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''The Weald of Youth'' (1942), own memories of Kent and Marlborough College.
Creator: Alington, Cyril Argentine (1872-1955) schoolmaster, Dean of Durham.
1 item; paper.

6 Dec. 1942

5-6

Letters from Captain R. Ambler (Malerkotla State and Chamba) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of Sassoon's books, reminiscences of hunting, news of Harbord family.
Creator: Ambler, Captain R., in government service, India.
2 items; paper.

25 Apr. 1936–5 May 1936

7-8

Letters from B. H. Annand (Studio 2, 329 Sauchiehall St, Glasgow) to Siegfried Sassoon re two poems in praise of Sassoon, dated by him 26 August and 18 September 1926.
Creator: Annand, B.H., female admirer.
2 items; paper.

26 Aug. 1926–18 Sep. 1926

9-19

Letters from Lady Katharine Asquith (Mells, Somerset) to Siegfried Sassoon re admiration of Sassoon's poems, proposed visits, religious views, health concerns.
Creator: Asquith, Lady Katharine, née Horner, widow of Raymond.
11 items; paper.

1960–1967

20-22

Letters from Aubrey Leonard Attwater (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), war memories, efforts to help Col. Filgate. The letter of 21 July is incomplete.
Creator: Attwater, Aubrey Leonard (1892-1935) of Pembroke College and Royal Welch Fusiliers.
3 items; paper.

20 Feb. 1930–28 Dec. 1930

Letter from Joseph Auslander (Washington) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for manuscript of 'Everyone sang', asks for signed photograph.
Creator: Auslander, Joseph, on staff of Library of Congress.
1 item; paper.

17 July 1939

Letter from H[arold] Baldwin (Prime Minister's Office, Canada) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), own 'indiscretion' goes into a 2nd edition.
Creator: Baldwin, [?Harold, author of 'A Farm for Two Pounds', 1935] (Harry).
1 item; paper.

28 Dec. 1928

Letter from Charles Ballantyne (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon re returning to civilian life from navy, praise of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), and news of Roderick Meiklejohn.
Creator: Ballantyne, Charles.
1 item; paper.

12 Jan. 1946

Letter from Bank of England Library and Literary Association (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re Sassoon's proposed visit to read poetry.
Creator: Bank of England Library and Literary Association.
1 item; paper.

20 May 1935

Letter from Ernest Barber (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon re background information on G. Meredith.
Creator: Barber, Ernest (b. circa 1874).
1 item; paper.

20 Sep. 1949

28-32

Letters, note and Christmas card from Rolf O. Barber (Oundle) to Siegfried Sassoon re George [Thornycroft Sassoon]'s progress at school.
Creator: Barber, Rolf O., assistant master, Oundle School.
5 items; paper.

1950–1955

Letter from Hild Barnes (Camden, Swanage) to Siegfried Sassoon asking Sassoon to autograph her copy of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Barnes, Hild, former companion of [?Ellen Terry].
1 item; paper.

8 Oct. 1930

Letter from Emilie Isabel Barrington (Herds Hill, Langport, Somerset) to Siegfried Sassoon re friend of Sassoon's mother, appreciation of satires, invitation to visit.
Creator: Barrington, Emilie Isabel (d. 1933) writer and painter.
1 item; paper.

11 July 1931

Letter from A. T. Bartholomew (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon re will write to Rogers, memories of Hardy at Cambridge.
Creator: Bartholomew, A. T. (1882-1933) of Cambridge University Library, 'Theo'.
1 item; paper.

21 Jan. 1927

Letter from Constance Battersea (The Pleasaunce, Overstrand, Norfolk) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), would like to meet Sassoon.
Creator: Battersea, Constance (1843-1931), née Rothschild, widow of 1st Baron.
1 item; paper.

3 Feb. 1929

Letter from Arnold Bax (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems, particularly liked 'Sacre du Printemps' [Satirical Poems].
Creator: Bax, Arnold (1883-1953) composer.
1 item; paper.

1926

Letter from Reginald Baxter (Plumtree, S. Rhodesia) to Siegfried Sassoon re with photograph of self and of group with donkeys, enjoyment of ''The Heart's Journey'' (1927 and 1928).
Creator: Baxter, Reginald.
1 item; paper; photograph.

9 Apr. 1929

Letter from Cecil Beaton? (no place given) to Siegfried Sassoon re Stephen Tennant's health; is about to lease a house in Ashcombe.
Creator: Beaton?, Cecil (1904-1980) photographer.
1 item; paper.

1930–1931

40-41

Letters from Dora Mary Beerbohm SSSM of St Saviour's Priory (London), /1. to Hester [Sassoon (née Gatty)], and /2. to Sassoon. Re /1. a quilt, 'I saw my dear brother Max on Tuesday and Florence', and /2. thanks for book of poems.
Creator: Beerbohm, Dora Mary, SSSM of St Saviour's Priory.
2 items; paper.

11 Nov. 1938–13 Aug. 1939

Letter from Peter Beezley (Gerrards Cross) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for 'Nativity' and other poems, received from Mother Dolores.
Creator: Beezley, Peter, of Worth Abbey, Crawley.
1 item; paper.

1 Apr. 1967

Letter from Noel Behrens (Shovelstrode Manor, East Grinstead, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems.
Creator: Behrens, Noel.
1 item; paper.

29 Apr. 1925

44-45

Telegrams from Sam. N. Behrman (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon about health of Glen Byam Shaw.
Creator: Behrman, Sam. N. (1893-1973) American playwright and journalist.
2 items; paper.

15 Feb. 1928–17 Feb. 1928

Letter from Erid Bennett (71 Harley St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for autographed book and photograph, 'I think you would pass as a thoroughly good Australian!!'.
Creator: Bennett, Erid.
1 item; paper.

15 Nov. 1930

Letter from John Bennet-Stanford [Lt Col John Fane-Bennett-Stanford] (Pythouse, Tisbury, Wiltshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of book, greetings to 'your good Lady'.
Creator: Bennet-Stanford, John.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

Letter from Gerald Berners (Faringdon House, Berkshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyed ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), invitation to visit.
Creator: Berners, Gerald (1883-1950) 14th Baron, composer, painter, writer.
1 item; paper.

7 Jan. 1946

Letter from Henry Birkhead (Royal George Hotel, Pembroke) to Siegfried Sassoon re G. Meredith and his reputation.
Creator: Birkhead, Henry, author of a prize essay on 'Meredith'.
1 item; paper.

17 Feb. 1949

50-51

Letters from Louise Black (Underscar, Keswick) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), also reference to life of Meredith.
Creator: Black, Louise.
2 items; paper.

Sep. 1929-Oct. 1929

Letter from C[arlos] P[aton] Blacker (Pasturewood, Shamley Green nr Guildford) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Memoirs, own battle memories in Coldstream Guards.
Creator: Blacker, C[arlos] P[aton], [(1895-1975) psychologist].
1 item; paper.

8 Aug. 1931

Letter from Algernon Blackwood (Bole, near Neuchatel, Switzerland) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for sending 'Idyll of Hyacinth', was at school in Matfield 1883-4.
Creator: Blackwood, Algernon.
1 item; paper.

12 Jan. 1912

Letter from Denys Blakelock (Haymarket Theatre) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), own (Catholic) faith and belief in an afterlife.
Creator: Blakelock, Denys (1901-1970) actor and writer.
1 item; paper.

8 Feb. 1946

Letter from Annie and Robin Blunden (no place given) to 'Onkel Siegfried and Tante Hester' with photograph of 'Robin Blunden,. 2 Jahre alt'.
Creator: Blunden, Annie, [Edmund's sister-in-law].
2 items; paper; photograph.

28 Feb. 1934

Letter from Charles E. Blunden (Cleaves, Yalding, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon sending [cricket] fixture list, hopes Sassoon will be able to play.
Creator: Blunden, Charles E.
1 item; paper.

29 Apr. 1932

Letter from Bodleian Library, Oxford (Printed letter, signed by A. Cowley) to Siegfried Sassoon acknowledging receipt of Lingual Exercises.
Creator: Bodleian Library, Oxford.
1 item; paper.

2 Apr. 1925

58-59

Letters from H. E. Bolt (Stoke, Hexbury, Bude) to Siegfried Sassoon having read ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), reminiscences of Sassoon, recommendation of her boarding house.
Creator: Bolt, Mrs H.E., Matron at Cotton House, Marlborough College.
2 items; paper.

7 Apr. 1930–5 May 1930

Letter from Cressida Bonham Carter (Castle Howard) to Siegfried Sassoon sending birthday greetings.
Creator: Bonham Carter, Cressida, daughter of Lady Violet.
1 item; paper.

7 Sep. 1932

61-62

Letters from Laura Bonham Carter (Castle Howard) to Siegfried Sassoon re birthday greetings, thanks for book.
Creator: Bonham Carter, Laura, daughter of Lady Violet.
2 items; paper.

Sep. 1932–2 Nov. 1932

Letter from Mark Bonham Carter (no place given) to Siegfried Sassoon sending birthday greetings.
Creator: Bonham Carter, Mark, son of Lady Violet.
1 item; paper.

Sep. 1932

64-65

Letters from Lady Violet Bonham Carter (London) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on his receiving the Queen's Medal for Poetry, news of Fr. Ronald Knox and others.
Creator: Bonham Carter, Lady Violet (1887-1969) political figure.
2 items; paper.

1953–1957

Letter from E. D. Boulding 'a total stranger' (Bradford-on-Avon) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of recent poems, and memories of Archie John Wavell.
Creator: Boulding, E. D.
1 item; paper.

24 Nov. 1956

Letter from E. M. Boyle (Weaving Hut, Magilligan, Co. Londonderry) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book, from 'an old poor woman'.
Creator: Boyle, E. M.
1 item; paper.

13 Oct. 1930

Letter from Louise Boyle (Beckenham, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon being a post script to a previous letter, her enjoyment of [''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928)], Lady Muriel loves your books.
Creator: Boyle, Louise.
1 item; paper.

1 Nov. 1928

Letter from Lady Muriel E. Boyle (Norwood) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of [''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928)] and ''The Heart's Journey'' (1927 and 1928).
Creator: Boyle, Lady Muriel E.
1 item; paper.

30 Oct. 1928

70-72

Letters from (Florence) Lucie Rudston Brown (London) to Siegfried Sassoon commenting on Sassoon's war poems, and on own experiences, apparently nursing.
Creator: Brown (Florence) Lucie Rudston (1875- ) Royal Society of Literature.
3 items; paper.

7 Apr. 1925–26 Apr. 1925

73-74

Letters from Frank [Atherton] Brown (Bourton-Hill House, Moreton-in-Marsh) to 'Dear Peter', invitation to visit and see the North-Cotswold Hunt., (see ''Siegfried Sassoon Diaries'', 12 April 1922, editor R. Hart-Davis 1920-1922 (1981).
Creator: Brown, Frank [Atherton], author of 'Sport from Within', 1952.
2 items; paper.

12 Nov. 1928-Dec. 1928

Letter from Charles Brumwell (Hereford) to Siegfried Sassoon completing a quotation in ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), will do his best to sell it.
Creator: Brumwell, Charles, bookseller.
1 item; paper.

8 Sep. 1930

Letter from Chr. Buchwald (Aarhus, Denmark) to Siegfried Sassoon asking for translation rights of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) for Denmark or Scandinavia.
Creator: Buchwald, Chr.
1 item; paper.

3 Sep. 1930

77-88

Letters and postcards from Ellen Burton (Berlin; 40 Half Moon Street; 117 Holden Road) to Siegfried Sassoon. Postcards jointly with M. M. [Max Meyerfeld] from Berlin, 29 August, 9 September 1926, letters from Berlin, 12 September 1927, 40 Half Moon St, 27 March 1928, 117 Holden Rd, 25 October, 2 November, 30 November (to Hester), 11 December 1933, 3 July, August 26 1934 (both to Hester), undated to SS recovering from illness; also sale catalogue 9 December 1935 for furniture and effects from 117 Holden Road 'Re Miss Ellen Burton, deceased'.
Creator: Burton, Ellen (d. 1935) landlady of 40 Half Moon St, 'Nellie'.
12 items; paper.

29 Aug. 1926–9 Dec. 1935

Letter from George Bushnell (St Johns, St Andrews, Fife) to Siegfried Sassoon saying Sassoon's manuscript is bound and in its permanent home, with other literary manuscripts.
Creator: Bushnell, George (1896-1973) author and librarian.
1 item; paper.

3 Mar. 1941

90-92

Letters from Barbara Byam Shaw (18 Camden Hill Gardens, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for chocolates, and her fiancé.
Creator: Byam Shaw, Barbara, sister of Glen.
3 items; paper.

1925–1935

93-126

Letters from Glen Byam Shaw (London and on tour) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal and theatre news etc. 28 Oct 1926, [1927], 23 May, 13, 23 Jun, [Jun/Jul], [Jul], 8 Jul, 27 Oct 1929, 15, 30 May, Jun, [Jul], 6, 19 Jul, 4 Aug 1930, 8, 17 Jan, 5, 23 Feb, Mar 1933, 1 Nov, 5 Dec 1937, 14 Feb, 'Friday', 10 Sep, 16 Oct 1938, 2 Jan, 11 Mar 1939, 29 May, 10 Aug 1942, 3 items undated.
Creator: Byam Shaw, Glen (1904-1986) actor and theatrical director.
34 items; paper.

1926–1942

127

Letter from Antoinette Campbell (Pounsley Manor, Blackboys) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's broadcast, would like to meet him.
Creator: Campbell, Antoinette, George Meredith's great-niece.
1 item; paper.

26 Aug. 1956

128-9

Letters from Sydney Ronald Campion (Wimbledon) to Siegfried Sassoon re question about Robbie Ross and comments on life and literature.
Creator: Campion, Sydney Ronald (1891-1978) barrister and journalist.
2 items; paper.

24 Jan. 1946–9 Feb. 1946

130

Letter from C. Buxton Carr (Sanderstead, Surrey) to Siegfried Sassoon re admiration of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), sends cutting from Kent and Sussex Courier about hunting for Sassoon's amusement.
Creator: Carr, C. Buxton.
1 item; paper.

12 Dec. 1928

131-2

Rambling letters Albert C. R. Carter (East Molesey) to Siegfried Sassoon on art and literature, appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Carter, Albert C. R. (1864-1957) editor of 'The Year's Art'.
2 items; paper.

23 Sep. 1948–29 Sep. 1948

133

Letter from Madame A. Catin (Sanvic, near Le Havre) to Siegfried Sassoon saying the translation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) is complete and with publisher; asks meaning of a few expressions.
Creator: Catin, Madame A.
1 item; paper.

6 Nov. 1928

134

Letter from L. Catin (Paris) to Siegfried Sassoon asking permission to translate ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) into French, André Maurois suggested it.
Creator: Catin, L.
1 item; paper.

16 May 1929

135

Letter from [?Ga] Charlsson (Ratho Station, Midlothian) to Siegfried Sassoon urging Sassoon to write a third volume of memoirs.
Creator: Charlsson, [?Ga], 'somebody of no importance'.
1 item; paper.

23 Nov. 1930

136-7

Letters from Sybil Cholmondeley (12 Kensington Palace Gardens) to Siegfried Sassoon re ref Sassoon's visit, poems, deeds of her son Hugh, 'your Coz Sybil'.
Creator: Cholmondeley, Sybil, née Sassoon, wife of 5th Marquess.
2 items; paper.

6 July 1943–10 Sep. 1943

138-9

Letters from Phyllis Spender Clay (2 Hyde Park St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and concern at proposed sale of Haus Hirth.
Creator: Clay, Phyllis Spender, met Siegfried Sassoon once at Garsington.
2 items; paper.

6 Dec. 1928–10 Mar. 1931

140

Letter from Rotha Mary Clay (Shirehampton, Bristol) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for ''Meredith'' (1948) and for Sassoon's appreciation of her 'effort'.
Creator: Clay, Rotha Mary, historical writer.
1 item; paper.

11 Oct. 1948

141

Rambling fan letter from S. Clements (no place given) to Siegfried Sassoon.
Creator: Clements, S.
1 item; paper.

18 Jan. 1940

142-3

Letters from Irene Clephane (Russell Square) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for books.
Creator: Clephane, Irene, Siegfried Sassoon's secretary at Daily Herald.
2 items; paper.

4 Oct. 1923–5 Apr. 1925

144

Letter from Sydney Cockerell (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on birth of George [Thornycroft Sassoon].
Creator: Cockerell, Sydney (1867-1962) director of Fitzwilliam Museum.
1 item; paper.

31 Oct. 1936

145

Letter from Ethel M. Codd (Harley St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for 'lines' and picture.
Creator: Codd, Ethel M.
1 item; paper.

14 Nov. 1930

146

Letter from John Coghlan (Dublin) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936).
Creator: Coghlan, John, 'a stranger' to Siegfried Sassoon.
1 item; paper.

10 Nov. 1937

147

Letter from Lady Sibyl Colefax (Argyll House, King's Rd, Chelsea) to Siegfried Sassoon re praise for all Sassoon has done for Stephen Tennant, and for truth of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), present national leaders should take heed.
Creator: Colefax, Lady Sibyl (1874-1950) society hostess.
1 item; paper.

Oct. 1930

148-151

Letters from Constance Collier (London and New York) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitations to visit.
Creator: Collier, Constance (1880-1955) actress.
4 items; paper.

1931

152-5

Letters from Vivian C. F. St. J. Connell (Cummeen House, Carrigaline, Co. Cork) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and re own hunting experience and poetry etc.
Creator: Connell, Vivian C. F. St. J. (1905-1981) novelist and playwright.
4 items; paper.

4 Dec. 1928–29 July 1929

156-8

Letters from C. F. Cook (Hove) to Siegfried Sassoon praising books, news of Mrs Hyeem [Mozelle Sassoon].
Creator: Cook, C. F., bookseller in Hove, 'Combridges'.
3 items; paper.

15 Dec. 1928–29 Jan. 1946

159

Letter from L. M. Coumbe (Burgess Hill) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), describes own visit to G. Meredith circa 1909.
Creator: Coumbe, L. M., née Mayhew, former newspaper reporter.
1 item; paper.

3 Dec. 1948

160

Letter from Thomas R. Coward (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for manuscript of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), should sell well, it was a pleasure to publish ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Coward, Thomas R., American publisher.
1 item; paper.

11 Aug. 1930

161

Letter from Lieut. Col. Patrick Cox (Kensington Mansions, London) to Siegfried Sassoon saying I laughed all yesterday' at Irish scenes in ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936).
Creator: Cox, Lieut. Col. Patrick.
1 item; paper.

18 Oct. 1936

162-3

Letters from [?Colonel C. H. R. ('Tibs') Crawshay] (The Queen's Hospital, Sidcup) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), own enjoyment of hunting, now 'a crock since I was wounded', news of regiment, including J. Cottrill.
Creator: Crawshay, P., of Royal Welch Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion [Colonel C. H. R. Crawshay] (Tibs).
2 items; paper.

3 Dec. 1928–13 Dec. 1928

164-5

Letters from Margery Creswell (Harrow, Middlesex) to Siegfried Sassoon re fan letters, is the sister of K.A.C. Creswell, authority on Muslim architecture.
Creator: Creswell, Margery.
2 items; paper.

9 Feb. 1946–15 Feb. 1946

166

Letter from Anthony Crossley (London) to Siegfried Sassoon apologising for the way his review of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) in the Spectator was cut by the editor.
Creator: Crossley, Anthony, [(1903-1939) author and M.P.]?.
1 item; paper.

1928

167

Letter from Curtis Brown Ltd., publishing bureau (London) to Siegfried Sassoon suggesting Sassoon write a Life and Times of R. S. Surtees.
Creator: Curtis Brown Ltd., publishing bureau.
1 item; paper.

26 Oct. 1928

168

Letter from Gwen Cuslahan (?) (Bray, Co. Wicklow) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Cuslahan (?)Gwen.
1 item; paper.

4 Feb. 1949

169-182

Letters from Julian Dadd (Brockley and Southsea) to Siegfried Sassoon reminiscing about war, comments on drafts and proofs of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Dadd, Julian (d. 1937) of the Royal Welch Fusiliers and Inland Revenue, 'Julian Durley'.
14 items; paper.

10 Nov. 1929–7 Jan. 1936

183-4

Letters from Elfreda Dadd to Siegfried Sassoon re Julian Dadd's suicide.
Creator: Dadd, Elfreda.
2 items; paper.

15 Jan. 1937–18 Jan. 1937

185-7

Letters from Veronica Dadd to Siegfried Sassoon.
Creator: Dadd, Veronica, widow of Julian Dadd.
3 items; paper.

1937–1938

188

Letter from Pauline Dadd to Siegfried Sassoon.
Creator: Dadd, Pauline, daughter of Julian Dadd.
1 item; paper.

29 May 1946

189-90

Letters from Ivor Daniel (Catholic Rectory, Pembroke Dock) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of Sassoon's books but objecting to description of a sermon in ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Daniel, Ivor, Roman Catholic priest.
2 items; paper.

11 Jan. 1929–12 Dec. 1930

191

Letter from P. Keshavanandayee Dass (Trivandram Post, Travancore State) to Siegfried Sassoon offering to promote Sassoon's books in India.
Creator: Dass, P. Keshavanandayee, commercial representative and journalist.
1 item; paper.

12 Aug. 1929

192-6

Letters from Mary C. Davidow (London and Providence, Rhode Island) to Siegfried Sassoon consulting Sassoon about dissertation on Charlotte Mew.
Creator: Davidow, Mary C., of Brown University.
5 items; paper.

8 July 1958–27 Apr. 1959

197

Letter from D. Davie (Pickwick Arms Club residence, New York) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of Sassoon's books, reminiscences of hunting in England and Ireland.
Creator: Davie, D., 'an exile who still holds England ... dear'.
1 item; paper.

13 Nov. 1930

198-204

Letters from Ian Davie (Brompton Road, London and Birmingham) to Siegfried Sassoon re publishing his poems and his religious vocation.
Creator: Davie, Ian, poet and fellow-Catholic.
7 items; paper.

1960–1961

205

Letter from David Davies (Barry, Glamorgan) to Siegfried Sassoon re served under Sassoon, asking how he is, not many of the Old Boys left now.
Creator: Davies, David, of 12 Platoon C Company, 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers.
1 item; paper.

July 1950

206

Letter from Catherine De La Mare (Gower St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on the birth of George [Thornycroft Sassoon].
Creator: De La Mare, Catherine, wife of Richard.
1 item; paper.

3 Nov. 1936

207-8

Letters from Edward Dent (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems, is Sassoon coming to the Prague Festival?.
Creator: Dent, Edward (1876-1957) musicologist.
2 items; paper.

23 June 1923–7 Apr. 1925

209-220

Letters from Lady Ethel Desborough (Taplow Court, Bucks, Panshanger, Herts, and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re poetry and gossip.
Creator: Desborough, Lady Ethel, née Fane, wife of 1st Baron, 'Ettie'.
12 items; paper.

26 May 1925–15 Oct. 1947

221

Letter from Imm Doernberg (Hohenbuchen, Park Louisa, Frankfurt) to Siegfried Sassoon enquiring after Sassoon and Stephen Tennant, memories of Sassoon's stay with her and Willie [Walton] in Ancona.
Creator: Doernberg, Imm (d. 1947) Princess of Erbach-Schonberg.
1 item; paper.

29 June 1931

222-6

Letters from Mary Donaldson (Kensington and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re poetry, psychology and news of Sassoon's mother.
Creator: Donaldson, Mary, cousin of Siegfried Sassoon, 'Mary Don'.
5 items; paper.

1930–1947

227

Letter from St. Clair George Alfred Donaldson (The Palace, Salisbury) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems.
Creator: Donaldson, St. Clair George Alfred (1863-1935) Bishop of Salisbury.
1 item; paper.

28 Mar. 1935

228-9

Letters from Henry Donner (Åbo, Finland, and Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's work, and of visits to Heytesbury.
Creator: Donner, Henry, Professor of English at Åbo University.
2 items; paper.

7 Dec. 1938–27 Aug. 1939

230

Letter from [?V.E.] Duclos (Hongkong) to Siegfried Sassoon identifying himself as the Captain Duclos in ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936).
Creator: Duclos, [?V.E.], Canadian Trade Commissioner in Hongkong.
1 item; paper.

1 Dec. 1936

231-6

Letters from Mary Duclaux (Paris) to Siegfried Sassoon re Sassoon's books, her own poems, Stephen Tennant's health, Sassoon and Tennant's travels etc.
Creator: Duclaux, Mary (1857-1944), née Robinson, poet, biographer.
6 items; paper.

3 Dec. 1928–26 Sep. 1930

237-8

Letters from Anita Dudley (Old Jeromes, near St Albans) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948), own acquaintance with G. Meredith's daughter etc.
Creator: Dudley, Anita, wife of Lt Col Ambrose Dudley.
2 items; paper.

10 Feb. 1949–20 Feb. 1949

239-57

Letters from J. C. Dunn (mainly 62 Sardinia Terrace, Glasgow) to Siegfried Sassoon. Dunn is writing 2nd RWF section of Regimental History, asks Sassoon for a narrative, comments on Sassoon's books etc. [''The War the Infantry knew 1914-1919'', London 1938 CUL 538.c.93.128].
Creator: Dunn, J. C., formerly Medical Officer, 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers.
19 items; paper.

18 Feb. 1926–2 Jan. 1946

258

Letter from Peggy Dunne (Chadshunt, Kineton, Warwickshire) to Siegfried Sassoon enclosing postcard from Roger Mortimer in Prisoner of War camp, and asking about an autograph poem by Sassoon, found near Doulens.
Creator: Dunne, Mrs Peggy.
1 item; paper.

25 Apr. 1942

258(a)

Letter from Roger Mortimer (POW camp Oflag VI B) to Peggy Dunne, asking if a postcard with the autograph of 'Base Details', found near Doulens, is the original.
Creator: Mortimer, Roger, army Captain.
1 item; paper.

4 Apr. 1942

259

Letter from James [A.] Dyrenforth (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), stayed at Easton Glebe occasionally when Sassoon was there.
Creator: Dyrenforth, James [A.], an American resident in England.
1 item; paper.

20 Jan. 1929

260

Letter from Dorothy Easton (Otford) to Siegfried Sassoon asking to borrow a copy of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), enclosing photograph of her baby son.
Creator: Easton, Dorothy, wife of Ralph Ivens, former contributor to Daily Herald.
2 items; paper; photograph.

10 Oct. 1928

261-5

Letters from Horatia K. F. Eden (94 Marlborough Mansions, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re Hans Andersen, other literature, bequest of books to Sassoon, upset by Chapter 1 of ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938).
Creator: Eden, Horatia K. F. (b. ?1846), née Gatty?, writer.
5 items; paper.

8 Mar. 1936–5 Sep. 1939

266

Letter from E. Edridge (Waltham Cross) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for [financial] gift, hopes husband will make good when he is free.
Creator: Edridge, E.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

267

Letter from Sister M. Edward (St Benedict's Priory, Royston, Hertfordshire) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for letter and poems, refers to 'my Hawkins grandparents'.
Creator: Edward, Sister M., B.B.
1 item; paper.

8 Feb. 1961

268

Letter from Rachel Eliot (58 Green St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book, we are proud of you, Auntie has been at Beckenham [i.e. Mozelle Sassoon?].
Creator: Eliot, Rachel, family connection.
1 item; paper.

11 Nov. 1928

269

Letter from Elliott & Fry, photographers (Baker St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon asking to take photograph for 'Press Series', earlier one destroyed by enemy action.
Creator: Elliott & Fry, photographers.
1 item; paper.

17 Sep. 1948

270

Letter from Norman F. Ellison (Wallasey) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), is writing own war experiences to warn sons against it, other family members think it unpatriotic, asks Sassoon's opinion.
Creator: Ellison, Norman F.
1 item; paper.

28 Nov. 1929

271-2

Letters from C. S. Evans (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re cheap edition of ''The Heart's Journey'' (1927 and 1928), and plates kept by Doubleday & Co.
Creator: Evans, C. S., Managing Director of William Heinemann Ltd.
2 items; paper.

30 Apr. 1928–14 Feb. 1930

273

Letter from Llewellyn Evans (Llangynwyd, near Bridgend) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for autographed ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), comments on 38th (Welsh) Division at Somme.
Creator: Evans, Llewellyn, in 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers.
1 item; paper.

17 Feb. 1930

274

Letter from Dorothy Eyre (Crowborough, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Eyre, Dorothy.
1 item; paper.

19 Jan. 1949

275

Letter from Faber & Faber Ltd., Sassoon's publishers (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re relations with Viking Press.
Creator: Faber & Faber Ltd., Siegfried Sassoon's publishers.
1 item; paper.

4 Apr. 1936

276

Letter from Colin Fenton (West Hagley, Worcestershire) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of Path to Peace, Hodgson's Collected Poems to appear on his 90th birthday.
Creator: Fenton, Colin, author and editor.
1 item; paper.

1961

277

Letter from D. O. Spring Field (Gloucester Gardens, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), own war and hunting experiences.
Creator: Field, D. O. Spring.
1 item; paper.

5 Oct. 1928

278

Letter from Yvonne Firkins (Vancouver) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Firkins, Mrs Yvonne.
1 item; paper.

1928

279

Letter from Mémé Fitzgerald (Cairo) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), met Sassoon once with F. Schuster at opera in Monte Carlo.
Creator: Fitzgerald, Mrs Mémé, wife of Edward.
1 item; paper.

16 Apr. 1929

280

Letter from Elsie Fogerty (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of book of poems.
Creator: Fogerty, Elsie (1866-1945) speech trainer.
1 item; paper.

10 Nov. 1923

281

Letter from Nevill Forbes (Bridge House, Osney, Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), revives memories, dislike of A. Huxley's 'Point Counter Point'.
Creator: Forbes, Nevill.
1 item; paper.

4 Jan. 1929

282

Letter from Harry Ford (Brixton Prison) to Siegfried Sassoon re rambling appeal to Sassoon.
Creator: Ford, Harry, convict.
1 item; paper.

31 May 1946

283

Letter from Clifford Forge (Teddington) to Siegfried Sassoon re is Sassoon writing a 3rd volume?, was in school in Cranbrook two years ago, regrets missing war.
Creator: Forge, Clifford.
1 item; paper.

13 Nov. 1930

284

Letter from Alice C. Forster (Abinger Hammer) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for hospitality for Morgan.
Creator: Forster, Alice C., mother of E.M. Forster.
1 item; paper.

4 May 1936

285-9

Letters from (Mary) Marjorie Forster (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's books, memories etc.
Creator: Forster (Mary) Marjorie (1887-1976), née Stirling, later Shaw.
5 items; paper.

20 Sep. 1930–2 Aug. 1967

290

Letter from Beryl Freeman (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon reporting on Glen Byam Shaw's operation.
Creator: Freeman, Beryl.
1 item; paper.

2 Feb. 1928

291

Letter from Colonel Charles French (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re fixtures, staff etc. at Fitz House.
Creator: French, Colonel Charles, owner of Fitz House, Teffont.
1 item; paper.

5 Nov. 1931

292

Letter from F. W. Frowhawk (Rayleigh, Essex) to Siegfried Sassoon re Sassoon finding a Camberwell beauty.
Creator: Frowhawk, F. W., editor of The Field magazine.
1 item; paper.

9 Sep. 1909

293-4

Letters from Georgina Gaffikin (Belfast) to Siegfried Sassoon asking where Sassoon heard the unusual name 'Gaffikin', used in ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928); perhaps from her son George, at Clare College 1905, killed 1916.
Creator: Gaffikin, Georgina.
2 items; paper.

4 Jan. 1931–13 Jan. 1931

295

Letter from J[ohn] C[harles] B[lagdon] Gamlen (82 Banbury Road, Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of war books, was adjutant to A. J. N. Bartlett, in whose class Sassoon was at Flixécourt.
Creator: Gamlen, J[ohn] C[harles] B[lagdon], [(1885-1952) solicitor].
1 item; paper.

7 Nov. 1930

296

Letter from V. W. Garratt (Harrogate) to Siegfried Sassoon re admiration of, Sassoon's war books.
Creator: Garratt, V. W.
1 item; paper.

11 Oct. 1930

297-300

Letters from Robert Gathorne-Hardy (London and The Mill House, Stanford Dingley, Reading) to Siegfried Sassoon sending expressions of friendship, admiration of ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936).
Creator: Gathorne-Hardy, Robert (1902-1973) writer, 'Bob'.
4 items; paper.

26 July 1926–25 Sep. 1935

301-20

Letters from Lady Katherine Gatty (Ossemsley Manor, Christchurch, and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for presents, comments on books, Hester's separation from Sassoon.
Creator: Gatty, Lady Katherine (d. 1949), née Morrison, mother of Hester [Sassoon].
20 items; paper.

10 Oct. 1933–29 June 1945

321

Letter from Daniel George (pseudonym) (Mill Hill, London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: George (pseudonym) Daniel (1890-1967) author and critic.
1 item; paper.

7 Oct. 1948

322

Letter from E. P. Gibson (Grand Rapids, Michigan) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), its different viewpoint from Sassoon's poetry.
Creator: Gibson, E. P., associate Editor of Grand Rapids Chronicle.
1 item; paper.

27 June 1929

323-4

Letters from Louis Gillet ([Paris?]) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's poems and ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), although 'le cricket est un peu pour moi du chinois'.
Creator: Gillet, Louis (1876-1943) writer on art and literature.
2 items; paper.

16 Nov. 1925–29 Jan. 1929

325

Letter from H. Gittins (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), own career in 7th Division, one of the few survivors of the Manchesters from Delville Wood in September 1916.
Creator: Gittins, H., on staff of Northcliffe Newspapers.
1 item; paper.

10 Oct. 1930

326

Letter from Jane de Glehn (Stratford Tony) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), knew Henry James and Oliver Gatty.
Creator: Glehn, Jane de, née Emmet, painter, wife of Wilfred.
1 item; paper.

2 Jan. 1946

327

Letter from Martyn Goff (North Africa) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''The Weald of Youth'' (1942).
Creator: Goff, Martyn, in N.W. African Coastal Air Force.
1 item; paper.

11 Aug. 1943

328

Letter from Julian Ottoline Goodman (10 Gower St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), invitation to visit.
Creator: Goodman, Julian Ottoline (1906-1989), née Morrell.
1 item; paper.

3 Jan. 1946

329

Letter from Peter C. Gordon (Lane Head, near Kendal) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948), anecdote his mother used to tell about G. Meredith.
Creator: Gordon, Peter C.
1 item; paper.

10 Dec. 1948

330-34

Letters from Sylvia Gosse (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re notes of congratulation, description of award ceremony for Sassoon's Hawthornden Prize 1929. The letter of 21 Jun 1929 is written in the name of the Gosse cat 'James Buchanan'.
Creator: Gosse, Sylvia (1881-1965) painter, daughter of Edmund.
5 items; paper.

21 June 1929–3 Nov. 1936

335

Letter from Dorothy Grant (Reigate Hill) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), memories etc., met Sassoon boys at Finchcox dances.
Creator: Grant, Dorothy, née Clarke, father was Vicar of Goudhurst.
1 item; paper.

4 Mar. 1929

336-7

Letters from Edward Grey (Fallodon) to Siegfried Sassoon re Stephen Tennant's health etc.
Creator: Grey, Edward (1862-1933) Viscount Grey of Fallodon.
2 items; paper.

4 Feb. 1929–2 July 1929

338-9

Letters from Everard Leaver Guilford (Manchester) to Siegfried Sassoon. Re appreciation of '''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and '''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), own career since being at Cambridge with Sassoon, lectured in Nottingham, then joined British Broadcasting Corporation.
Creator: Guilford, Everard Leaver, of British Broadcasting Corporation Manchester.
2 items; paper.

18 Jan. 1929–22 Sep. 1930

340

Letter from Stephen Gwynn (Berners St, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), refers to own 'fishing sketches' and war experience.
Creator: Gwynn, Stephen (1864-1950) author and Irish M.P.
1 item; paper.

27 Aug. 1929

341-2

Letters from Francis Hackett (Clonsharragh Lodge, Duncannon, Ireland) to Siegfried Sassoon commenting on Sassoon's works, does he know anyone who could check his book on Henry VIII before publication? (See H. Laski).
Creator: Hackett, Francis (1883-1962) author and journalist.
2 items; paper.

14 Oct. 1928–3 Mar. 1929

343

Letter from Horace Haigh (1st Armoured Divisional Signals, Middle East Forces) to Siegfried Sassoon re consolation of Memoirs in the desert.
Creator: Haigh, Horace.
1 item; paper.

11 Jan. 1942

344

Letter and visiting card from Karl Hansen (returning to Heidelberg) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for kindness, concern for Stephen Tennant's health.
Creator: Hansen, Karl, medical doctor.
1 item; paper.

29 Sep. 1929

345

Letter from A. F. Hall (Colchester) to Siegfried Sassoon re own attempt to protest.
Creator: Hall, A. F., former army officer.
1 item; paper.

14 Oct. 1930

346

Letter from James Hamilton (Knightsbridge Court, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), best war book he has read.
Creator: Hamilton, James.
1 item; paper.

30 Sep. 1930

347-8

Letters from John Lawrence Hammond (Piccotts End, Hemel Hempsted) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), correction re Mrs Wood's relationship to Mrs O'Shea.
Creator: Hammond, John Lawrence (1872-1949) historian and journalist.
2 items; paper.

15 Oct. 1948–5 Nov. 1948

349

Letter from Elizabeth A. Harbinson (Warrenpoint, Co. Down) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's Spectator article on poetry, dislike of modern verse.
Creator: Harbinson, Elizabeth A.
1 item; paper.

3 Feb. 1936

350-53

Letters from (Joseph) Anthony (Loyd) Hardcastle (St Mary's Vicarage, Elsworthy Road, London) to Siegfried Sassoon. Re appreciation of ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938) and reminiscences of 'Henley House', which he attended after Sassoon.
Creator: Hardcastle (Joseph) Anthony (Loyd) (1899-c.1972) clergyman.
4 items; paper.

26 Sep. 1938–10 Nov. 1938

354

Letter from E. Trevor Hardman (Eastbourne) to Siegfried Sassoon reminiscing about people described in ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938).
Creator: Hardman, E. Trevor, former Head of Matfield Grange School.
1 item; paper.

7 Feb. 1939

355

Letter from Auguste E. Harrington (Petersfield) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), memory of putting on a suffragist tableau in Highgate of 'Fair ladies in revolt' with G. Meredith's permission.
Creator: Harrington, Auguste E. (b. circa 1865).
1 item; paper.

26 Dec. 1948

356

Letter from H[enry] Harris (Bedford Square) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book of poems.
Creator: Harris, H[enry] [d. 1950]?, wealthy socialite.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

357-8

Letters from Desmond Hawkins (British Broadcasting Corporation, Bristol) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of visit to Heytesbury, sends copy of letter from V. King (MS Add.9375/358).
Creator: Hawkins, Desmond (1908-) writer and broadcaster.
2 items; paper.

4 July 1967–24 Aug. 1967

358

Copy of a letter from V. King (Redcar, Yorkshire) to Desmond Hawkins. This is an enclosure to MS Add.9375/357-8.
Creator: King, V., a runner in 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, 1916-18.
1 item; paper.

8 Aug. 1967

359-61

Letters from Dorothy Hawkins (Everdon Hall, Daventry) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news, two photographs with 1939 letter.
Creator: Hawkins, Dorothy, née Hanmer, daughter of Dick, sister of Bobbie, Engaged to Siegfried Sassoon 1915-6.
3 items; paper; photograph.

18 Dec. 1928–7 Sep. 1940

362

Letter from Leslie W. Hayes (The Manse, St Buryan, Cornwall) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for letter, praise of ''Meredith'' (1948), other literary matters.
Creator: Hayes, Leslie W.
1 item; paper.

12 Oct. 1948

363

Letter from Phyllis A. Hazell (Bath) to Siegfried Sassoon re proposed visit to Heytesbury.
Creator: Hazell, Phyllis A.
1 item; paper.

12 Sep. 1966

364-386

Letters from Henry Head and Ruth Head née Mayhew (London; Forston House, near Dorchester; Hartley Court, near Reading) to Siegfried Sassoon re comments on Sassoon's books, mutual friends, Henry's health etc.
Creator: Head, Henry (1861-1940) neurologist and wife Ruth (d.1939), née Mayhew.
23 items; paper.

11 June 1922–26 Aug. 1937

387

Letter from W.R.J. Heatley (The Manor House, Albrighton nr Wolverhampton) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945) and earlier books.
Creator: Heatley, W.R.J., an Infantry Officer in World War II.
1 item; paper.

12 Feb. 1946

388-9

Letters from Larry Henderson (Clarkson, Ontario) to Siegfried Sassoon re always liked Sassoon's writings, asks his views on present state of the world.
Creator: Henderson, Larry, news commentator for Canadian TV.
2 items; paper.

11 Dec. 1958–15 Feb. 1959

390-415

Letters and postcards from Philipp von Hesse (Schloss Friedrichshof, Cronberg, Taunus; Berlin; Italy) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing friendship, thanks for money, hopes Sassoon will visit etc; together with oddments and photograph of Hesse.
Creator: Hesse, Philipp von (1896-1980) Landgrave of Hesse from 1940.
26 items; paper; photograph.

17 Oct. 1921–29 Sep. 1925

416

Letter from H.J.W. Hetherington (Liverpool) to Siegfried Sassoon re details of ceremony for giving Sassoon an honorary degree.
Creator: Hetherington, H.J.W. (1888-1965) Vice-Chancellor Liverpool University.
1 item; paper.

3 Nov. 1931

417

Letter from Robert Silliman Hillyer (Newark, Delaware) to Siegfried Sassoon asking permission to reprint 'Everyone Sang', and reminder of meeting Sassoon in 1920.
Creator: Hillyer, Robert Silliman (1895-1961) American poet.
1 item; paper.

30 Sep. 1960

418

Letter from Mary Hinds (New End, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Hinds, Mary.
1 item; paper.

8 Nov. 1928

419

Letter from Hammond T. Hinton (Heytesbury) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for permission to shoot pigeons in Sassoon's covert.
Creator: Hinton, Hammond T.
1 item; paper.

24 Feb. 1935

420-57

Letters from Johanna Hirth (Haus Hirth, Untergrainau, Bavaria) to Siegfried Sassoon re Stephen Tennant's health and medical treatment, her own health, other guests etc.; together with photographs. The letters are dated 26, 28 October, 15, 21 December 1928; 14, 15, 16, 30 January, 24 February, 26 July, 5 August, 7, 29 September, 19 December 1929; 13, 26 January, 30 June, 17 July, 5 August, 6, 21 October 1930; 28 March, 21 April, 6 December 1931; 27 August, 14 September, 12 November 1933; 29 March 1935; 7 September, 23, 26 December 1936; 24 January, 24 April, 4 May, 9 September 1937; and 23 May 1939.
Creator: Hirth, Johanna, wife of Walther, of Haus Hirth, 'Tante Johanna'.
38 items; paper; photograph.

1928–1939

458

Letter from R. C. Hodges (Ulster Lodge, Warminster) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for ''Vigils'' (1934).
Creator: Hodges, R. C.
1 item; paper.

29 Nov. 1934

459

Letter from Richard Hoffmann (Far End, Kingham, Oxon) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), hopes for more books.
Creator: Hoffmann, Richard.
1 item; paper.

1 Oct. 1930

460

Letter from C. H. St. John Hornby (Chantmarle, Dorchester) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Rhymed Ruminations, present life in the country (like boyhood 70 years ago), misses books and objects d'art, now in store.
Creator: Hornby, C. H. St. John (1867-1946) director of W. H. Smith.
1 item; paper.

12 Sep. 1942

461

Letter from Very Rev Bryan Houghton (Bury St Edmunds) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyed Sassoon's visit and books.
Creator: Houghton, Very Rev Bryan.
1 item; paper.

13 Sep. 1960

462-66

Letters from Patrick Howarth (Rugby and Tunbridge Wells) to Siegfried Sassoon re his poems, and visit to Haus Hirth.
Creator: Howarth, Patrick, schoolboy, aspiring poet.
5 items; paper.

1927–1933

467-8

Letters from Teresa Hayes Hudson (Kensington) to Siegfried Sassoon enquiring after H. Wirgman and thanking Sassoon for sending a photograph of her.
Creator: Hudson, Teresa Hayes.
2 items; paper.

19 Apr. 1943–24 Apr. 1943

469-71

Letters from Ben Huebsch (Berlin, New York, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal and publishing news, praise of Sassoon's books.
Creator: Huebsch, Ben (1876-1964) American publisher.
3 items; paper.

29 Sep. 1928–14 Sep. 1937

472

Letter from Rupert Hughes (Los Angeles) to Siegfried Sassoon re buying rights to the musical publication of the poem 'Mystery'.
Creator: Hughes, Rupert.
1 item; paper.

6 Dec. 1928

473

Letter from Carl William Hull (Indiana, Pennsylvania) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), was near St. Pol in the war.
Creator: Hull, Carl William, Librarian, Indiana Free Library.
1 item; paper.

10 May 1929

474-535

Letters from either or both Beryl and Eileen Hunter (The Pleasaunce, Lake, nr. Salisbury) to Siegfried Sassoon and filed in one sequence. The letters are dated 6, 8, 17, 25 Nov 1930, 16, 26 Feb, 4, 17 Mar, 15, 17, 21, 23 Apr, 5, 12, 16, 24, 30 May, 15, 18 Jun, 1, 5, 13, 16, 22, 25, 28, 30 Jul, 20, 22, 27, 29 Aug, 2, 3, 11,15, 21, 25, 28, 30 Sep, 8 Oct, 5, 9, 17, 25 Nov 1931, 26 Jan 1932, 22 Oct 1933 (2 letters), 10, 15 Aug, 29 Sep, 19 Oct, 11 Nov, 4, 5 Dec 1934, 30 Aug (2 letters), 2, 20 Sep (2 letters) 1936, 18 Jul 1938, and 22 Feb 1939. They cover the situation at Wilsford, health of Stephen Tennant, staffing problems, Sassoon's horses, and their dismissal by Tennant.
Creator: Hunter, Beryl (d. 3 May 1944) and Eileen Hunter (d. 23 Apr 1944) sisters, gardeners at Wilsford Manor from 1920.
62 items; paper.

1930–1939

534(a)

Letter of dismissal from Stephen Tennant (Wilsford) to B. Hunter.
Creator: Tennant, Stephen (1906-1987).
1 item; paper.

19 Feb. 1939

536-45

Letters from Rosamond Hussey (Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of books, memories of Sassoon's mother, own bereavement.
Creator: Hussey, Rosamond, family friend, ['Mrs Shotney'].
10 items; paper.

14 Apr. 1926–25 Nov. 1952

546-7

Letters from John H. Hutchinson (Dublin) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Hutchinson, John H.
2 items; paper.

16 Feb. 1949–4 Mar. 1949

548

Letter from Perdita Hylton (Radstock, Bath) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of Lenten Illuminations.
Creator: Hylton, Perdita, [granddaughter of Lady K. Asquith].
1 item; paper.

1 Apr. 1959

549

Letter from M. D. Isaacs (St. John's Wood, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re had heard of Sassoon family in Baghdad before 1946; now enjoys Sassoon's poetry.
Creator: Isaacs, M. D.
1 item; paper.

28 June 1967

550

Letter from E. M. Jackson (Mistley Place, Manningtree, Essex) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on Liverpool D.Litt., hopes to meet.
Creator: Jackson, E. M.
1 item; paper.

20 Nov. 1938

551-2

Letters from Henry [Cholmondeley] Jackson (West House, Piddletrenthide) to Siegfried Sassoon re the Wavells (Archie and Archie John).
Creator: Jackson, Henry [Cholmondeley] (1879-1972) General.
2 items; paper.

5 Feb. 1956–29 Feb. 1956

553

Letter from Evelyn Jaffé (Poynings, Uffculme, Devon) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of book and invitation for Christmas.
Creator: Jaffé, Evelyn, old friend/relation?.
1 item; paper.

21 Nov. 1910–21 Nov. 1960

554-60

Letters from Dom [Anthony] Philip Jebb (Beccles, Cambridge, Downside Abbey) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news, visits.
Creator: Jebb, Dom [Anthony] Philip (1932- ) of Downside Abbey.
7 items; paper.

6 July 1958–13 Aug. 1960

561

Letter from Reginald Jennings (Marlborough) to Siegfried Sassoon enclosing 1899 letter from Rev. H. Harbord of East Hoathly Rectory, wanting to enter a son for the College, 'is this Stephen Colwood's father?'.
Creator: Jennings, Reginald, master at Marlborough College.
1 item; paper.

30 Sep. 1962

561(a)

Letter from Henry Harbord (East Hoathly) to Siegfried Sassoon proposing to enter a son at Marlborough College (enclosure with R. Jennings 1962).
Creator: Harbord, Henry, Rector of East Hoathly, Sussex.
1 item; paper.

15 Dec. 1899

562

Letter from M. M Johnson (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's praise of her publication.
Creator: Johnson, M. M, Mrs Hart'.
1 item; paper.

5 Jan. 1935

563-6

Letters from Irene Johnston (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re Sassoon's financial assistance to Col. A. Macartney-Filgate.
Creator: Johnston, Irene.
4 items; paper.

11 Jan. 1931–8 May 1931

566(a)

Letter from Colonel Arthur Macartney-Filgate (Hayling Island) to Siegfried Sassoon re thanks to anonymous benefactor, with letters of Irene Johnston.
Creator: Macartney-Filgate, Colonel Arthur.
1 item; paper.

19 May 1931

567-8

Letters from H. A. Jones (Chingford, Essex) to Siegfried Sassoon re small error in ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), other war books, impressions of Berlin in 1920.
Creator: Jones, H. A.
2 items; paper.

25 May 1929–7 June 1929

569

Letter from L.M.C. Jones (Upper Basildon) to Siegfried Sassoon re gratitude for Sassoon's description of her uncles Robbie and Alec Ross.
Creator: Jones, L.M.C., sister of Ethel Sprigge (q.v.).
1 item; paper.

15 Jan. 1945

570-71

Letters from R. Kaltenbach (Untergrainau, Bavaria) to Siegfried Sassoon commenting on Stephen Tennant's health.
Creator: Kaltenbach, R., medical doctor.
2 items; paper.

15 Aug. 1929–19 Feb. 1932

572

Letter from (James) Cyril Karn (Cheltenham) to Siegfried Sassoon reporting his meeting with [Max Beerhbohm?], introduced by Sassoon.
Creator: Karn (James) Cyril (1892- ) wine merchant.
1 item; paper.

26 Aug. 1947

573-4

Letters from Geoffrey Keynes (Hampstead) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on birth of George [Thornycroft Sassoon]; together with a letter from Geoffrey Keynes (Stradishall) to Hester [Sassoon (née Gatty)] re enjoyment of visit.
Creator: Keynes, Geoffrey (1887-1982) surgeon and bibliographer.
2 items; paper.

1936–1938

575-6

Letters from Margaret Keynes (Hampstead) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on birth of George [Thornycroft Sassoon], Cambridge and death of Gwen [Raverat] and Anna [Gosse].
Creator: Keynes, Margaret, née Darwin, wife of Geoffrey.
2 items; paper.

30 Oct. 1936–11 Feb. 1957

577

Letter from Bernard Kinch (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's opinion of his poetry, reminiscence of A. Attwater.
Creator: Kinch, Bernard, undergraduate at Pembroke College.
1 item; paper.

16 Feb. 1946

578-80

Letters from V. King (Redcar, Yorkshire) to Siegfried Sassoon reminiscing, and appreciation of Sassoon as an officer.
Creator: King, V., a runner in 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, 1916-18.
3 items; paper.

20 June 1967–31 Aug. 1967

581-3

Letters from Cicely M. Langhorne (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''The Heart's Journey'' (1927 and 1928) and prose books.
Creator: Langhorne, Cicely M.
3 items; paper.

5 Mar. 1929–5 Oct. 1930

584-5

Letters from Alan Lascelles (Kensington Palace) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyed visit; and folios 3-4 only, thanks for 'Early Morning', querying Roman Catholic view that all heretics are damned.
Creator: Lascelles, Alan (1887-1981) King's private secretary, 'Tommy'.
2 items; paper.

1960–1967

586

Letter from Harold J. Laski (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re glad Sassoon has won Black prize, F. Hackett should send his book to Professor J. E. Neale.
Creator: Laski, Harold J. (1893-1950) political scientist.
1 item; paper.

11 Mar. 1929

587

Letter from Harry Laurence (London, The Medici Society) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book.
Creator: Laurence, Harry.
1 item; paper.

16 Sep. 1925

588-9

Letters from John Law (on active service, later Croydon) to Siegfried Sassoon: /588. re thanks for parcels from Harrods; /589. re present situation. (cf. ''Siegfried Sassoon Diaries'', editor R. Hart-Davis, 1920-1922, financial help for Law).
Creator: Law, John, Siegfried Sassoon's former batman, 'Bond' in novels.
2 items; paper.

30 July 1918–30 Dec. 1935

590

Letter from Hastings Bertrand Lees-Smith (House of Commons) to Siegfried Sassoon praising Sassoon's motives, best wishes at the front.
Creator: Lees-Smith, Hastings Bertrand (1878-1941) M.P.
1 item; paper.

17 Dec. 1917

591

Letter from Rosamond Lehmann (Ipsden) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on birth of George [Thornycroft Sassoon].
Creator: Lehmann, Rosamond (1901-1990) novelist.
1 item; paper.

5 Nov. 1936

592

Letter from Paul Lemperley (Lakewood, Ohio) to Siegfried Sassoon about Lemperley's collection of Sassoon's private publications and first editions.
Creator: Lemperley, Paul.
1 item; paper.

3 Nov. 1928

593

Letter from Isaac Levine (Chicago, Illinois) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's poetry.
Creator: Levine, Isaac, musician.
1 item; paper.

21 Jan. 1918

594

Letter from Constance Leys (Lothianburn, Midlothian) to Faber & Faber, asking if there will be a sequel to ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930) (forwarded by Richard de la Mare).
Creator: Leys, Constance.
1 item; paper.

4 Oct. 1932

595

Letter from Alice Lindsay-Hogg (London) to Siegfried Sassoon protesting at portrayal in ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) of her son 'Bill Jaggett' and his friend 'Roger Pomfret', both are dead, asks for alterations to new editions.
Creator: Lindsay-Hogg, Alice, [widow of 1st Baronet].
1 item; paper.

18 Jan. 1929

596

Letter from Frank Litchfield (Hampstead) to Siegfried Sassoon praising Sassoon's articles in the Daily Telegraph about the war.
Creator: Litchfield, Frank, formerly a private in the R.A.S.C.
1 item; paper.

2 Sep. 1930

597

Letter from Norman Loder (Cecily Hill House, Cirencester) to Siegfried Sassoon re arrangements for Sassoon's clothes and horse.
Creator: Loder, Norman (d. 1940) Master of Fox-hounds, 'Denis Milden'.
1 item; paper.

7 Feb. 1923

598-9

Letters from Philip Lofts (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945).
Creator: Lofts, Philip, of Reform Club, cousin of R. Meiklejohn.
2 items; paper.

29 Oct. 1928–26 Dec. 1945

600

Letter from Heber Longman (Brisbane, Australia) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), was born at Heytesbury where father was Congregational Minister.
Creator: Longman, Heber, retired Director of State Museum.
1 item; paper.

5 Mar. 1949

601

Letter from John Longrigg (Highgate, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re problems of returning to Oxford after war service, similar ideas in ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945).
Creator: Longrigg, John, undergraduate at Magdalen College Oxford.
1 item; paper.

11 Jan. 1946

602

Letter from Julian G. Lousada (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re agreement with London Film Productions to pay money to Salisbury Infirmary.
Creator: Lousada, Julian G., Siegfried Sassoon's lawyer.
1 item; paper.

29 Aug. 1935

603

Letter from Beatrice Lovell-Keays (Goudhurst, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re widow of doctor at East Hoathly, praise of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), memories of Gordon Harbord.
Creator: Lovell-Keays, Beatrice.
1 item; paper.

Oct. 1930

604(a)

Letter from Jascha Heifetz (no place given) to Siegfried Sassoon re letter of introduction for M. Maazel.
Creator: Heifetz, Jascha (1901-1987) violinist.
1 item; paper.

23 July 1925

604-7

Letters from Marvine Maazel (Hotels in Berlin, Amsterdam and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re with introduction from Jascha Heifetz, career plans and difficulties, choice of music etc.
Creator: Maazel, Marvine, concert pianist.
4 items; paper.

9 Sep. 1925–29 May 1926

608

Letter from D. S. Maccoll (Hampstead) to Siegfried Sassoon re his dispute with Edith Sitwell.
Creator: Maccoll, D. S. (1859-1948) painter and art critic.
1 item; paper.

13 Oct. 1938

609

Letter from Violet MacInnes (Craignure, Isle of Mull) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for copy of ''Meredith'' (1948), property available locally.
Creator: MacInnes, Violet.
1 item; paper.

2 Oct. 1948

610-11

Letters from Rev John Maillard (Milton Abbey, Blandford, Dorset) to Siegfried Sassoon re cyclostyled letters in response to request for prayer.
Creator: Maillard, Rev John, Prayer Healing Fellowship.
2 items; paper.

1910–1960

612

Letter from Stuart Petre Brodie Mais (Southwick, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Mais,, Stuart Petre Brodie (1885- ) author and editor.
1 item; paper.

29 Nov. 1928

613

Letter from Douglas Malcolm (The Bath Club, London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) from self and re Arthur Davis who built the Ritz in Paris and doesn't know a horse from a cow.
Creator: Malcolm, Douglas.
1 item; paper.

9 Feb. 1929

614-6

Letters from Eustace Malden (Rottingdean, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon re memories and photographs of Henley House, and 'Mrs Eustace'.
Creator: Malden, Eustace, schoolmaster at Henley House ['Uncle'].
3 items; paper.

27 May 1938–18 Nov. 1946

617-8

Letters from F. B. Malim (Wellington College, Berkshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation for Sassoon to visit the College and read from his writings.
Creator: Malim , F. B., Master of Wellington College.
2 items; paper.

2 Oct. 1929–5 Oct. 1929

619

Letter from Maurice H. Mandelbaum (Chicago, Ilinois) to Siegfried Sassoon recommending epic poem 'The New Argonautica' by W.B.D. Henderson.
Creator: Mandelbaumm, Maurice H.
1 item; paper.

6 July 1929

620-21

Letters from Bessie Marchant (Vine Lodge, Hardingham, Norfolk) to Siegfried Sassoon re loss of Sassoon's mother, own bereavement. (See ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938) chapter IV).
Creator: Marchant,, Bessie, [wife of Hugh Wormald], from Matfield.
2 items; paper.

27 July 1947–23 Aug. 1947

622

Letter from Ethel Marchant (Dereham, Norfolk) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Marchant,, Ethel.
1 item; paper.

1 Jan. 1929

623

Letter from [Gladys Duchess of Marlborough] (Carlton House Terrace, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation to tea or dinner.
Creator: Duchess of Marlborough], [Gladys.
1 item; paper.

24 Feb. 1930

624-8

Letters from C. Arthur B. Marshall (Oundle) to Siegfried Sassoon re George [Thornycroft Sassoon]'s progress at school.
Creator: Marshall, C. Arthur B., schoolmaster, Oundle School.
5 items; paper.

9 June 1950–24 Apr. 1951

629-30

Letters from H. [?I.] C. Marshall (Stationers' Hall, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re Mrs Owen's case.
Creator: Marshall, H. [?I.] C., for Royal Literary Fund.
2 items; paper.

4 Feb. 1936–4 Mar. 1936

631

Letter from Florence Martin (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), description of Edith Sitwell's poetry-reading.
Creator: Martin, Florence.
1 item; paper.

10 Dec. 1948

632

Letter from Arthur E. Massey (Peacehaven, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Massey, Arthur E.
1 item; paper.

23 Nov. 1928

633

Letter from Dian Mathewson (London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945).
Creator: Mathewson, Dian, née Laski, daughter of Harold.
1 item; paper.

12 Feb. 1946

634

Letter from Edward Maufe (Buxted, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon re sends letter from young nephew (not enclosed).
Creator: Maufe, Edward, architect.
1 item; paper.

1 Jan. 1946

635

Letter from Finlay McCallum (Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire) to Siegfried Sassoon praising his Sherston memoirs, and re his sister's death.
Creator: McCallum, Finlay, junior (b. circa 1921) veterinary surgeon.
1 item; paper.

10 Apr. 1946

636

Letter from Evan McCandlish (Edinburgh) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: McCandlish, Evan (b. circa 1905).
1 item; paper.

23 Sep. 1930

637

Letter from Hild McCleary (Gerrard's Cross) to Siegfried Sassoon re thanks from Agatha for wreath and message from Thomas Hardy.
Creator: McCleary, Hild, sister of Agatha [Thornycroft].
1 item; paper.

26 Dec. 1925

638

Letter from W. A. McCready (Whiteabbey, C. Antrim) to Siegfried Sassoon offering a book on cricket, praise of Sassoon's books, other literary topics.
Creator: McCready, W. A.
1 item; paper.

19 Feb. 1946

639

Letter from Irene McLeod (Bayswater, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re proud to have read Sassoon's poems 'at Robert Nichols' great show'.
Creator: McLeod, Irene.
1 item; paper.

1917–1918

640-42

Letters from Roderick Meiklejohn (London and Venice) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news.
Creator: Meiklejohn, Roderick (1876-1962) civil servant.
3 items; paper.

14 May 1917–15 Apr. 1926

643-50

Letters and an undated postcard from Max Meyerfeld (Berlin) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for books, complaints of Sassoon not writing, news of and from Nellie Burton.
Creator: Meyerfeld, Max (1875-c.1952) editor and translator.
8 items; paper.

14 Oct. 1926–18 Aug. 1930

651

Letter from Ernest Milton (Queens Theatre, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re a play and his performance.
Creator: Milton, Ernest (1890-1974) actor.
1 item; paper.

8 Mar. 1929

652-3

Letters from John Milton (Southall, Middlesex) to Siegfried Sassoon rambling thoughts on poetry.
Creator: Milton, John.
2 items; paper.

13 Jan. 1929–12 Mar. 1929

654-7

Letters from H. Cotton Minchin (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re plans for a book to raise funds for the British Legion, Sassoon's proposed contribution.
Creator: Minchin, H. Cotton, of the British Legion.
4 items; paper.

18 May 1928–8 Feb. 1929

658-9

Letters from William Loudon Mollison (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems, appreciation of 'Counter attack'.
Creator: Mollison, William Loudon (1851-1929) Master of Clare College.
2 items; paper.

27 May 1917–1 July 1918

660

Letter from Captain G. J. Monson-Fitzjohn (Brough, Yorkshire) to publishers, sending his review of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and offering the author the review copy chewed by a hound.
Creator: Monson-Fitzjohn, Captain G. J.
1 item; paper.

11 Oct. 1928

661

Letter from Dickins Moore (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Moore, Dickins.
1 item; paper.

22 Sep. 1931

662

Letter from F. V. Morley (London) to Siegfried Sassoon wanting to publish ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) in USA.
Creator: Morley, F. V., Manager of The Century Co. (publishers).
1 item; paper.

26 Sep. 1928

663

Letter from Doris Mudie (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re her collection of first editions, asks Sassoon to autograph enclosed books.
Creator: Mudie, Doris.
1 item; paper.

22 Feb. 1929

664

Letter from R. M. Murray (London) to Siegfried Sassoon forwarding a letter for Sassoon to Sir Philip Sassoon.
Creator: Murray, R. M.
1 item; paper.

3 June 1926

665

Letter from F. R. Needham (Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book of poems for the Library.
Creator: Needham, F. R., of the Bodleian Library.
1 item; paper.

2 Apr. 1925

666

Letter from Charles W. Newey (Lee, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's kindness, hopes to get work and make a fresh start.
Creator: Newey, Charles W.
1 item; paper.

23 Mar. 1925

667-8

Letters from Edgar Newgass (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), identity of some characters, is he 'Lewison'?, death of George Wilson and situation of widow Jane.
Creator: Newgass, Edgar, author.
2 items; paper.

4 Feb. 1929–10 Feb. 1929

669-72

Letters from E. Ranald Newson (Norbury, and University College, London) to Siegfried Sassoon sending Sassoon his poems.
Creator: Newson, E. Ranald (b. circa 1908) aspiring poet.
4 items; paper.

1927–1933

673

Letter from Ivor Nicholson (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), would Sassoon write a 'gentlemanly' serial for the magazine?.
Creator: Nicholson, Ivor (d. 1937) publisher, editor of Pall Mall Magazine.
1 item; paper.

28 Oct. 1928

674

Letter from Solomon Nightingale (St Albans) to Siegfried Sassoon re his latest book, Sassoon's supposed pseudonyms.
Creator: Nightingale, Solomon (pseudonym?).
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

675

Letter from Inga Norberg (Ulricehamn, Sweden) to Siegfried Sassoon reflecting on translating ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930) into Swedish.
Creator: Norberg, Inga.
1 item; paper.

23 Aug. 1931

676-7

Letters from Ronald Oates (St John's Wood, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re returned from service with Royal Welch Fusiliers in Italy, would Sassoon permit translation of his poetry into Italian? and opinion on publishers.
Creator: Oates, Ronald, poet and translator.
2 items; paper.

22 Nov. 1945–9 Dec. 1945

678

Letter from R. N. O'Connor (Camberley) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), own memories of war and hunting.
Creator: O'Connor, R. N., Instructor at Staff College, Camberley.
1 item; paper.

17 Nov. 1928

679

Letter from Rose Isserlis Odle (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Odle, Rose Isserlis (b. circa 1887).
1 item; paper.

22 Nov. 1949

680

Letter from Cicily O'Kelly (Crecora, Co. Limerick) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936), fate of 'The Mister', invitation to visit and hunt.
Creator: O'Kelly, Mrs Cicily.
1 item; paper.

30 Sep. 1936

681

Letter from May O'Rourke (Dorchester) to Siegfried Sassoon re Thomas Hardy and a Catholic priest, Fr O'Rourke, also refers to Edmund Blunden.
Creator: O'Rourke, May, author of book on Hardy?.
1 item; paper.

27 Nov. 1965

682

Letter from Walter H. Parker (Hackney) to Siegfried Sassoon asking whether ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) is to be classified as biography, a book on hunting, or even fiction.
Creator: Parker, Walter H., Librarian, Borough of Hackney.
1 item; paper.

21 Dec. 1928

683

Letter from A. F. Parkinson (Holloway, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for kindness, would like to meet, is looking for a job.
Creator: Parkinson, A. F.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

684

Letter from William Emrys Parry (New Barracks, Limerick) to Siegfried Sassoon returning manuscripts of poems.
Creator: Parry, William Emrys, of 3rd battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers.
1 item; paper.

1 Feb. 1918

685

Letter from Victor A. Y. Paterson (East Finchley, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re comment on Sassoon's portrayal of him in Rouen Hospital in ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Paterson, Victor A. Y.
1 item; paper.

13 Oct. 1932

686

Letter from Victor Perowne [?John Victor Thomas (1897-1951) diplomat] (London) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), met Sassoon convalescing at Lennel House 1918.
Creator: Perowne, Victor [?John Victor Thomas (1897-1951) diplomat].
1 item; paper.

22 Mar. 1929

687

Letter from Frances Phipps (Yew Tree Cottage, Wilcot, near Pewsey, Wiltshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re has bought a missal that belonged to 'H. B.' [Hilaire Belloc].
Creator: Phipps, Frances.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

688

Letter from H. S. Pimm (Newcastle) to Siegfried Sassoon commenting on Julian Dadd's death.
Creator: Pimm, H. S.
1 item; paper.

19 Oct. 1938

689-90

Letters from Max [Mark] Plowman (London) to Siegfried Sassoon asking for contribution for magazine, re-starting after the war, admiration for Sassoon's poetry.
Creator: Plowman, Max [Mark] (1883-1941) of Everyman magazine.
2 items; paper.

20 Dec. 1928–30 Dec. 1928

691

Letter from Hild Pooley (Withington, Manchester) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for help, personal news, including death of her son.
Creator: Pooley, Hild, a widow.
1 item; paper.

21 Jan. 1929

692

Letter from Frank Prewett (Tubney Farm, Abingdon, Berkshire) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Lingual Exercises.
Creator: Prewett, Frank (1893-1962) Canadian farmer and writer, 'Toronto'.
1 item; paper.

4 Apr. 1925

693

Letter from W. R. B. Prideaux (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's offer to repair rare first editions of T. Hardy in Club Library.
Creator: Prideaux, W. R. B., Librarian of Reform Club.
1 item; paper.

13 July 1927

694

Letter from Marie Quille (Chicago, Illinois) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938).
Creator: Quille, Marie.
1 item; paper.

1938

695

Letter from J. MacNair Reid (Glasgow) to Siegfried Sassoon praising [''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930)], own news.
Creator: Reid, J. MacNair, journalist and reviewer.
1 item; paper.

5 Nov. 1930

696

Letter from P. Joyce Reynolds (London) to Siegfried Sassoon asking for a story about hunting for the new English edition of Harper's Bazaar.
Creator: Reynolds, P. Joyce, of the National Magazine Co.
1 item; paper.

4 June 1929

697

Letter from C.H. Gordon-Lennox, 8th Duke of Richmond (Goodwood, Chichester) to Siegfried Sassoon praising war books, comments on characters, was Sassoon's Commanding Officer in 1914-15.
Creator: Richmond, C.H. Gordon-Lennox, 8th Duke of (1870-1935).
1 item; paper.

4 Nov. 1930

698

Letter from Clement Mallory Ricketts (Dennington, Suffolk) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems, memories of own schooldays in Kent.
Creator: Ricketts, Clement Mallory (1885-1961) Bishop Suffragan of Dunwich.
1 item; paper.

6 Sep. 1946

699-700

Letters from S. Riddiough (Earlsheaton, Dewsbury) to Siegfried Sassoon asking Sassoon to autograph [''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928)], shared a hospital room in Boulogne in 1918.
Creator: Riddiough, S.
2 items; paper.

12 May 1929–2 Aug. 1929

701

Letter from Arthur E. Ridsdale (Bineham, Chailey, Sussex) to Siegfried Sassoon re funeral of Norman [Loder] yesterday in Sussex, reminiscences, over 70 years old, (cf. letter of 9 Aug 1940), MS Add.8889/3/276).
Creator: Ridsdale, Arthur E., medical doctor, 'Arthur Brandwick'.
1 item; paper.

4 Aug. 1940

702

Letter from Trevor M. Roberts (Army Post Office) to Siegfried Sassoon asking for key to Sassoon's characters in Royal Welch Fusiliers, battalion is expecting to go abroad soon.
Creator: Roberts, Trevor M., Captain in Royal Welch Fusiliers.
1 item; paper.

10 June 1941

703

Letter from Arthur Rogers (Newcastle) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), used to buy books from Gabriel Atkin who died suddenly.
Creator: Rogers, Arthur, dealer in rare books and pictures.
1 item; paper.

22 Jan. 1945

704

Letter from Archibald Rose [?C.A.W. Rose (1897-1961) diplomat] (The Church Manor, Bishop's Stortford) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), which reached him in China.
Creator: Rose, Archibald, [?C.A.W. Rose (1897-1961) diplomat].
1 item; paper.

1 Feb. 1929

705-10

Letters from Edwin C. Rose (Southall, Middlesex) to Siegfried Sassoon asking opinions on his poems and discussing music.
Creator: Rose, Edwin C., aspiring poet and composer.
6 items; paper.

15 Feb. 1923–4 July 1923

711

Letter from Molly Ross (Loreto College, Llandudno) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Lenten Illuminations'', is on a retreat where her daughter is a nun.
Creator: Ross, Molly, of Birkenhead.
1 item; paper.

25 Aug. 1959

712

Letter from Anthony de Rothschild (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), invitation to lunch, met Sassoon once on the cricket field, and heard of him from his aunt [L. Sassoon?].
Creator: Rothschild, Anthony de, [(1887-1961)].
1 item; paper.

4 Jan. 1946

713

Letter from Richard Gordon Russell (Middletown, Ohio) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), own memories of revolutions in Mexico 1925-7.
Creator: Russell, Richard Gordon.
1 item; paper.

8 July 1931

714

Letter from Lord Eddy Sackville West (Knole, Sevenoaks) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation to visit.
Creator: Sackville West, Lord Eddy (1901-1965) 5th Baron Sackville.
1 item; paper.

16 Oct. 1910–16 Oct. 1960

715

Letter from Ralph Allen Sampson (Edinburgh) to Siegfried Sassoon commenting on Sassoon's poems in 'The Spectator'.
Creator: Sampson, Ralph Allen (1866-1939) Astronomer Royal, Scotland.
1 item; paper.

5 Mar. 1933

716

Letter from Herbert Louis Samuel (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Meredith'' (1948), invitation to dine at Omar Khayyam Club, where G. Meredith dined.
Creator: Samuel, Herbert Louis (1870-1963) 1st Viscount, politician.
1 item; paper.

7 Oct. 1948

717-31

Letters from Hamo Sassoon (Matfield, Sherborne, Merton College Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon re many undated, school news, visits to Heytesbury and to Haus Hirth, beginning at Oxford, and poem on Sassoon's 60th birthday [1946].
Creator: Sassoon, Hamo, 3rd son of Michael.
15 items; paper.

1935–1939

732-38

Letters from [Alfred Lionel Thornycroft] Sassoon (Matfield, Tiverton, Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon re many undated, thanks for presents, school and family news (at St Catherine's College Cambridge 1929-32).
Creator: Sassoon, [Alfred Lionel Thornycroft], eldest son of Michael, 'Leo'.
7 items; paper.

1923–1930

739

Letter from [?Louise] Sassoon (2 Albert Gate, London) to Siegfried Sassoon sending congratulations on ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), would like Sassoon to meet her nephew Tony Rothschild.
Creator: Sassoon, [?Louise], Aunt Loo'.
1 item; paper.

2 Nov. 1928

740-47

Letters from Michael Thornycroft Sassoon (Matfield, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re family news.
Creator: Sassoon, Michael Thornycroft (1884-1969) brother of Siegfried Sassoon, 'Billy'.
8 items; paper.

Dec. 1922–12 Sep. 1966

748-50

Letters from Mozelle Hyeem née Sassoon (Hove, Sussex, and Sevenoaks, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re family news, visits to Louise, praise of Sassoon's books.
Creator: Hyeem, Mozelle (1855- ), née Sassoon, Siegfried Sassoon's great-aunt.
3 items; paper.

18 June 1927–10 Jan. 1932

751-3

Letters from Pat Sassoon (Matfield and Tiverton) to Siegfried Sassoon re undated, thanks for presents, family news.
Creator: Sassoon, Pat, second son of Michael.
3 items; paper.

1924–1927

754-5

Letters from Violet Mildred? Sassoon ([Matfield]) to Siegfried Sassoon re family news.
Creator: Sassoon, Violet Mildred? (m. 1907), née Stroud, first wife of Michael.
2 items; paper.

Dec. 1925

756

Letter from [?G] Saville (London) to Siegfried Sassoon continuing a correspondence about G. Meredith's possible diseases.
Creator: Saville, [?G], medical man.
1 item; paper.

20 June 1948

757

Letter from S. E. Scammell (Pitchpenny House, Fonthill Bishop, Wiltshire) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for favourable opinion of his poem.
Creator: Scammell, S. E.
1 item; paper.

16 Sep. 1946

758

Letter from Artur Schnabel (London) to Siegfried Sassoon asking to meet, on recommendation of Max Meyerfeld.
Creator: Schnabel, Artur (1882-1951) concert pianist.
1 item; paper.

19 Nov. 1927

759

Letter from Adel Schuster (Wimbledon) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book of Blunden's poems.
Creator: Schuster, Adel, sister of Frank.
1 item; paper.

11 May 1927

760-62

Letters from Frank Schuster (Bray-on-Thames, Italy) to Siegfried Sassoon re travels, music, etc.
Creator: Schuster, Frank (1840-1928) socialite, music lover.
3 items; paper.

1920–1929

763-4

Letters from Alexander Scott (Ayr) to Siegfried Sassoon encouraging Sassoon to write a war book and discussing others.
Creator: Scott, Alexander.
2 items; paper.

21 June 1929–28 Aug. 1929

765

Letter from C. H. Scott (Broad Ford, Horsmonden, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re own regard for G. Meredith's work.
Creator: Scott, C. H.
1 item; paper.

29 Sep. 1948

766-9

Letters from H. Sumner Scott (Picton, Wellington College, Berkshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re admiration of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and about Sassoon's visit to speak at the College.
Creator: Scott, H. Sumner, schoolmaster, at school with Siegfried Sassoon.
4 items; paper.

15 Dec. 1928–27 Oct. 1929

770-71

Letters from Richard Seymour (St Paul's Vicarage, Goodmayes, Essex) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news, (cf. Add.8889/3/280).
Creator: Seymour, Richard, priest.
2 items; paper.

3 Dec. 1955–22 May 1967

772

Letter from R. C. Shelley (Handsworth, Birmingham) to Siegfried Sassoon re has just read ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930), own reminiscences of service in the Royal Welch Fusiliers.
Creator: Shelley, R. C., of R.C. Shelley & Co., perfumers.
1 item; paper.

22 Nov. 1930

773-7

Letters from Hugh Richard Lawrie Sheppard (1 Amen Court, St. Paul's, London) to Siegfried Sassoon and to Hester [Sassoon (née Gatty)] asking Sassoon to read poems at pacifist rally in Albert Hall, and hoping to visit.
Creator: Sheppard, Hugh Richard Lawrie (1880-1937) Clergyman, 'Dick'.
5 items; paper.

6 June 1935–23 July 1935

778

Letter from D. Gordon Shields (Edinburgh) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936), was at Craiglockhart and subsequently painted a portrait of Rivers, which is in St John's College Cambridge.
Creator: Shields, D. Gordon, portrait painter.
1 item; paper.

11 Sep. 1936

779

Letter from Dennis Silk (Marlborough College, Wiltshire) to Siegfried Sassoon praising Sassoon's broadcast reading of Sequences.
Creator: Silk, Dennis (1931- ) schoolmaster, cricketer.
1 item; paper.

7 Oct. 1956

780

Letter from John Hampson Simpson (Derby) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's advice on his MS.
Creator: Simpson, John Hampson.
1 item; paper.

17 Jan. 1929

781-3

Letters from William Slader (Liverpool) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of Sassoon's books, own boyhood in Devon with horses in 1890s, trying to collect Sassoon's privately printed poems.
Creator: Slader, William, clergyman.
3 items; paper.

26 Feb. 1929–21 Oct. 1930

784

Letter from Lucy Graham Smith (Sindlesham House, Wokingham) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for news of Stephen Tennant's health.
Creator: Smith, Lucy Graham.
1 item; paper.

28 Aug. 1930

785

Letter from N. L. Smith (Sharland (?) Castle, Tunstall, Lancashire) to Siegfried Sassoon sending a literary paper of his for Sassoon to read.
Creator: Smith, N. L.
1 item; paper.

5 Oct. 1910–5 Oct. 1960

786

Letter from [?Nina] Smith (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon asking if Sassoon will do another American lecture tour.
Creator: Smith, [?Nina], of lecture bureau Shearwood-Smith.
1 item; paper.

23 July 1929

787

Letter from C. J. Smither (South Croydon) to Siegfried Sassoon re appreciation of ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Smither, C. J.
1 item; paper.

26 Feb. 1949

788

Letter from Joyce Spring Smyth (Maidenhead) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Smyth, Joyce Spring.
1 item; paper.

27 Sep. 1948

789-90

Letters from Harold Speed (23 Campden Hill Square, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for presents. The letter of 14 Feb 1926 is incomplete.
Creator: Speed, Harold (1872-1957) painter, Siegfried Sassoon's landlord.
2 items; paper.

14 Feb. 1926–26 Dec. 1928

791-4

Letters from Lady Ethel Sprigge (Mersham Manor, Ashford, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re memories of Robbie and Alec Ross, More Adey, Lady Gosse.
Creator: Sprigge, Lady Ethel, niece of Robbie Ross, sister of N. Jones.
4 items; paper.

5 Oct. 1925–30 Jan. 1946

795

Letter from Katriona Spriggs (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of ''Siegfried's Journey 1916-1920'' (1945), and its picture of Robbie Ross, she never knew him but was married to a relative of his.
Creator: Spriggs, Katriona.
1 item; paper.

27 Feb. 1945

796-9

Letters from Graham Stainforth (Oundle) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation to visit, and school place for George [Thornycroft Sassoon].
Creator: Stainforth, Graham, Headmaster of Oundle School.
4 items; paper.

5 Oct. 1946–11 July 1950

800-801

Letters from James A. Stark (Caterham) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Meredith'' (1948), and undated Christmas card.
Creator: Stark, James A.
2 items; paper.

20 Nov. 1948

802-3

Letters from Hugh Stenton (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for autographed copies of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Stenton, Hugh, 'old friend', 'an old man'.
2 items; paper.

6 Aug. 1929–13 Nov. 1930

804

Letter from J. W. Stevenson (Edinburgh) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for and praise of ''The Heart's Journey'' (1927 and 1928), encloses own poem in admiration of Sassoon.
Creator: Stevenson, J. W.
1 item; paper.

9 Jan. 1929

805

Letter from A. Francis Steuart (University Club, Edinburgh) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), met Sassoon during the war.
Creator: Steuart, A. Francis.
1 item; paper.

20 Jan. 1929

806

Letter from E. Burgess Stimson (Redding, Conn.) to Siegfried Sassoon praising poem 'Alone'.
Creator: Stimson, E. Burgess.
1 item; paper.

4 May 1929

807

Letter from James Stirling (Finchcocks, Goudhurst, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon re his impressions of the 'Daffodil Murderer'.
Creator: Stirling, James, Lord Justice, father of Marjorie Forster.
1 item; paper.

24 Mar. 1913

808-11

Letters from Michael Stirling (London) to Siegfried Sassoon trying to arrange for script-writer of Korda brothers' film on Lawrence of Arabia to interview Sassoon.
Creator: Stirling, Michael, of London Film Productions Ltd.
4 items; paper.

14 Aug. 1935–21 Sep. 1935

812-3

Letters from Pamela Stock (Westonbirt School, Bowood, Wiltshire) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and re her own pony etc.
Creator: Stock, Pamela, schoolgirl (b. circa 1914 ).
2 items; paper.

29 May 1928

814

Letter from Colonel Clifford Inglis Stockwell (Hampton Court, Leominster) to Siegfried Sassoon re sorry Sassoon missed March dinner, invitation to visit this summer.
Creator: Stockwell, Colonel Clifford Inglis, 'Kinjack'.
1 item; paper.

29 May 1910–29 May 1960

815

Letter from Arnold M. Strange (Harpenden) to Siegfried Sassoon asking Sassoon to autograph his copy of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Strange, Arnold M.
1 item; paper.

27 Nov. 1930

816-19

Letters from J.[?F.] E. Strathearn (Berkeley Square, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for books and re Stephen Tennant's health.
Creator: Strathearn, J.[?F.] E., hairdresser.
4 items; paper.

22 Nov. 1928–24 Mar. 1930

820

Letter from Guilhermina Suggia (Lindisfarne Castle, Northumberland) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for book, praise of poems.
Creator: Suggia, Guilhermina (1888-1950) cellist.
1 item; paper.

25 Sep. 1918

821

Letter from Helen Teschner Tas (New York) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930). See Diary 13 Dec 1925, lunch with Emile in London.
Creator: Tas, Helen Teschner, wife of Emile, met Siegfried Sassoon in New York 1920.
1 item; paper.

4 Dec. 1930

822

Letter from A. Gordon Taylor (Ceres, Cape Province, S. Africa) to Siegfried Sassoon re enjoyment of 'Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), memories of hunting with Gordon and Geoffrey Harbord, and of the war.
Creator: Taylor, A. Gordon, Captain, late R.A, now fruit farmer.
1 item; paper.

29 Mar. 1930

823

Letter from Christopher H. Teesdale (Cleburne, Texas) to Siegfried Sassoon reminiscing about Marlborough, was Sassoon's room-mate 'Zip', his life story since then.
Creator: Teesdale, Christopher H., civil engineer.
1 item; paper.

3 July 1930

824

Letter from William Prince Telfer (Manchester) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation to lecture.
Creator: Telfer, William Prince, English Association, Manchester Branch.
1 item; paper.

18 Sep. 1929

825-31

Letters from Anne Tennant (Capsea Ashe, Suffolk and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon mostly about Stephen's health, also news of J. and W. Hirth.
Creator: Tennant, Anne, aunt of Stephen Tennant, 'Nan'.
7 items; paper.

23 Mar. 1929–29 Sep. 1932

832

Letter from Christopher Tennant (Cannes) to Siegfried Sassoon re gratitude for all Sassoon's care for his brother Stephen, hopes to meet some time.
Creator: Tennant, Christopher (1899-1983) 2nd Baron Glenconner.
1 item; paper.

29 Jan. 1930

833

Letter from Ada C. Terry (Poulhurst, Brenchley, Kent) to Siegfried Sassoon inviting contribution for retirement of William Hodges, Parish Clerk.
Creator: Terry, Ada C.
1 item; paper.

2 Apr. 1929

834

Letter from David C. Thomas (Llanedy Rectory, Pontardulais, S. Wales) to Siegfried Sassoon re comments on Sassoon's poems, his journey home, with small photograph of himself and title leaf from his copy of the Iliad.
Creator: Thomas, David C. (d. Mar 1916) of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, 'Tommy' or 'Dick Tiltwood'.
3 items; paper; photograph.

26 Aug. 1915

835

Letter from Edward J. Thompson (The Cottage, Boar's Hill, Oxford) to Siegfried Sassoon re poetry and poets, Masefield, Graves, and especially Bridges.
Creator: Thompson, Edward J., literary man.
1 item; paper.

7 May 1925

836-44

Letters from Henry F. Thompson (Ceylon) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news.
Creator: Thompson, Henry F., tea-planter, was at Henley House, 'Tom'.
9 items; paper.

1 Nov. 1916–1 Apr. 1930

845

Letter from [?Sir] Courtauld Thomson (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re his looking forward to autographed copy of ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930) for Christmas.
Creator: Thomson, [?Sir] Courtauld, old hunting friend'.
1 item; paper.

17 Nov. 1930

846-7

Letters from Sam Thornley (Bath and Newport, Mon.) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for writing the poem 'Everyman', which helped in his own misery.
Creator: Thornley, Sam.
2 items; paper.

26 Mar. 1929–7 Apr. 1929

848-56

Letters from Theresa Thornycroft. Addressed to 'Dear Gull' and 'Dear Hamo', signed 'Threesa', mostly holiday letters, some incomplete, with many sketches; also a letter from E. H. Corbould 1878 to 'Mrs Thornicroft' with advice on her daughter's painting (MS Add.9375/856).
Creator: Thornycroft, Theresa (1853-1947) Siegfried Sassoon's mother.
9 items; paper.

1865–1947

856

Letter from E[?dward] H[?enry] Corbould (Kensington) to 'Mrs Thornicroft' about her daughter's painting. This was enclosed with Theresa Thornycroft's letters at MS Add.9375/848-55.
Creator: Corbould, Edward Henry (1815-1905) painter and illustrator.
1 item; paper.

22 Feb. 1878

857-77

Letters from (William) Hamo Thornycroft (London and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news, career advice, encouragement with poetry.
Creator: Thornycroft (William) Hamo (1850-1925) sculptor, Siegfried Sassoon's uncle.
21 items; paper.

10 Jan. 1907–1 July 1923

878-95

Letters from Cyril Edric Tomkinson (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon. Sending personal news, asking help for a protégé (Curate of Little St. Mary's Cambridge 1923-1930, then Vicar of various parishes, see ''Siegfried Sassoon Diaries'', editor R. Hart-Davis, 1923-5, for meetings with Sassoon.).
Creator: Tomkinson, Cyril Edric (1886-1968) clergyman.
18 items; paper.

1920–1935

896-7

Fan letters from Philippa A. Tomkinson (Sproughton, Suffolk) to Siegfried Sassoon. She has a Land Army job.
Creator: Tomkinson, Philippa A.
2 items; paper.

2 Jan. 1943–14 Jan. 1943

898

Letter from G. A. Tomlinson (Cleveland, Ohio) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Tomlinson, G. A.
1 item; paper.

18 Feb. 1929

899-906

Letters from H. M. Tomlinson (Croydon and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re literature and politics.
Creator: Tomlinson, H. M. (1873-1958) author and journalist.
8 items; paper.

17 Aug. 1937–20 Dec. 1945

907-10

Letters from Philip Tomlinson (London and New Bushey, Hertfordshire) to Siegfried Sassoon re E. Blunden's personal problems.
Creator: Tomlinson, Philip, brother of H.M, on staff of The Times?.
4 items; paper.

9 Aug. 1927–19 Nov. 1927

911-13

Letters and notes from Delphine Turner (London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems, good wishes.
Creator: Turner, Delphine, wife of W.J.
3 items; paper.

1910–1960

914-5

Letters from H. Turner (Heytesbury) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's help with the club, letters signed by all the Committee.
Creator: Turner, H., Hon. Sec. Heytesbury Cricket Club.
2 items; paper.

1936–1939

916

Postcard from Walter James Turner (Florence) to Siegfried Sassoon.
Creator: Turner, Walter James (1889-1946) Australian poet and critic.
1 item; paper.

17 Nov. 1923

917

Letter from George Boustell Wade (London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and ''Memoirs of an Infantry Officer'' (1930).
Creator: Wade, George Boustell.
1 item; paper.

8 Nov. 1930

918

Letter from W. H. Wagstaff (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re award of silver medal.
Creator: Wagstaff, W. H., Hon. Sec. Royal Society of Literature.
1 item; paper.

17 Dec. 1929

919

Letter from P. H. Wallis (London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Meredith'' (1948).
Creator: Wallis, P. H.
1 item; paper.

6 Oct. 1948

920-21

Letters from S. Walter (South Canterbury Club, Timaru, New Zealand) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), memories of the characters, and used to play cricket for Yalding against Brenchley, in New Zealand for the fishing.
Creator: Walter, S., of East Farleigh, Kent.
2 items; paper.

31 Aug. 1929–5 Dec. 1929

922-3

Letters from William Walton (London) to Siegfried Sassoon re concerts and thanks for money, signed 'Willie', probably Walton.
Creator: Walton, William (1902-1983) composer.
2 items; paper.

1930–1933

924

Letter from Lady (S.E.) Clementine Waring (The Moult, Salcombe, Devon) to Siegfried Sassoon. Praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), memory of visit to Lindisfarne and Suggia 1918. [Sassoon convalesced at Lennel House, Coldstream 1918].
Creator: Waring, Lady (S.E.) Clementine (d. 1964).
1 item; paper.

1929

925-6

Letters from A. E. Watkin (Wrexham) to Siegfried Sassoon. Praising war books, reminiscences of RWF personnel, his visit to ex-sergeant Edwards to lend Sassoon's books, encloses his letter.
Creator: Watkin, A. E., in cotton trade, formerly in Royal Welch Fusiliers.
2 items; paper.

17 Oct. 1928–18 Oct. 1930

926(a)

Letter from D. Edwards (Cefn Mawr, Wrexham) to A. E. Watkin, thanking him for loan of Siegfried Sassoon's books, (enclosure in A. W. 18 Oct.).
Creator: Edwards, D., ex-sergeant, Royal Welch Fusiliers.
1 item; paper.

17 Oct. 1930

927

Letter from Annie Weir (Nice) to Siegfried Sassoon re news of Gabriel.
Creator: Weir, Annie, aunt of 'Gabriel Atkin'.
1 item; paper.

28 Feb. 1929

928

Letter from George T. Welborn (Clifton, York) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936), where can he buy a copy?, own army career in both world wars.
Creator: Welborn, George T.
1 item; paper.

10 Feb. 1947

929-30

Letters from Dennis Welland (Nottingham) to Siegfried Sassoon sending the book Sassoon encouraged and helped him to write [Wilfed Owen, a critical study, 1960].
Creator: Welland, Dennis, of Nottingham University.
2 items; paper.

28 Sep. 1960–4 Oct. 1960

931-2

Rambling letters of admiration from Doris Westwood (Braunton, Devon, and London) to Siegfried Sassoon re literature etc.
Creator: Westwood, Doris.
2 items; paper.

18 Aug. 1931–23 Oct. 1931

933

Letter from Dorothea White (Nantenan, Ballingrane, Co. Limerick) to Siegfried Sassoon asking for news, invitation to visit, news of 'The Mister' and other people Sassoon met in Ireland.
Creator: White, Dorothea (1873-1949), née Smyth, later Conyers, author.
1 item; paper.

5 Nov. 1936

934

Rambling note from Wilfred Willetts (The Rosary, unknown location) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for letter, wondering whether to visit, mentions Henry Williamson.
Creator: Willetts, Wilfred.
1 item; paper.

1910–1960

935

Letter from John Williams (Salisbury) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for getting a donation from London Film Productions Ltd. to the Infirmary.
Creator: Williams, John, of Salisbury General Infirmary.
1 item; paper.

29 Nov. 1938

936

Letter from Raphael Williams (St Scholastica's Abbey, Teignmouth, Devon) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for poems.
Creator: Williams, Raphael, O.S.B.
1 item; paper.

8 Sep. 1963

937-41

Letters from Jane Wilson (Cambridge) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for money, news of herself and daughters, father's death, enjoyment of ''The Old Century, and seven more years'' (1938).
Creator: Wilson, Jane, née Malden, widow of George.
5 items; paper.

25 Jan. 1931–31 May 1938

942

Letter from Violet Wilson (Godalming) to Siegfried Sassoon praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928), and its portrait of 'Court Lodge and my uncle'.
Creator: Wilson, Mrs Violet, 'the Squire's little grand-daughter'.
1 item; paper.

10 Feb. 1929

943

Letter from A. R. Wiltshire (Melbourne, Australia) to Siegfried Sassoon praising war books.
Creator: Wiltshire, A. R., Colonel, [Aubrey R.L. (1891-1969)]?.
1 item; paper.

2 Mar. 1931

944

Letter from Alice Wimborne (Wimborne House, London) to Siegfried Sassoon expressing thanks for Sassoon's letter, current affairs, Sassoon's visit with Osbert.
Creator: Wimborne, Alice (d. 1948), née Grosvenor, wife of 1st Viscount.
1 item; paper.

12 May 1926

945

Letter from F. Windsor (Wembley) to publishers, praising ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928) and mentioning a few misprints.
Creator: Windsor, F.
1 item; paper.

10 Jan. 1929

946-61

Letters from Helen Augusta Wirgman (London and elsewhere) to Siegfried Sassoon re music, literature etc.
Creator: Wirgman, Helen Augusta (d. 15 Mar 1931) 'Wirgie'.
16 items; paper.

1905–1915

962-3

Letters from Dennis W. H. Wise (Marlow, Bucks) to Siegfried Sassoon re own reception into Catholic Church, and visit to Sassoon at Heytesbury.
Creator: Wise, Dennis W. H.
2 items; paper.

2 May 1960–28 Jan. 1961

964

Letter from Violet Gordon Woodhouse (38 Brompton Square, London) to Siegfried Sassoon re invitation to a recital by herself and enjoyment of ''Memoirs of a Fox-hunting Man'' (1928).
Creator: Woodhouse, Violet Gordon (1872-1948), née Gwynne, harpsichordist.
1 item; paper.

1928–1929

965

Letter from Sibyl Worlledge (Hampstead) to Siegfried Sassoon re has read ''Sherston's Progress'' (1936), sends news of the 'Mister', now starving, all money gone.
Creator: Worlledge, Sibyl, daughter of 'Tom Philipson'.
1 item; paper.

5 Nov. 1936

966

Letter from J. Hesketh Wright (Warrington) to Siegfried Sassoon urging Sassoon to write 3rd volume of memoirs.
Creator: Wright, J. Hesketh.
1 item; paper.

13 Jan. 1933

967-74

Letters and postcards from Leslie Wylde (Bray-on-Thames and Italy) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news, invitations etc; together with photographs.
Creator: Wylde, Leslie (d. 1935) Australian friend of F. Schuster, 'Anzie'.
8 items; paper; photograph.

29 July 1924–31 Oct. 1932

975-9

Letters and postcards from Wendela Wylde (Italy, Bray-on-Thames, Hove) to Siegfried Sassoon re personal news.
Creator: Wylde, Wendela, née Boreel, painter, wife of Leslie.
5 items; paper.

1926–1933

980

Letter from Beryl de Zoete (London) to Siegfried Sassoon praising "Memoirs".
Creator: Zoete, Beryl de.
1 item; paper.

13 Nov. 1928

981-1014

Unidentified letters.
34 items; paper.

1910–1969

1015-1044

Letters of congratulation on receiving Queen's Gold Medal for Poetry 1957.
30 items; paper.

1957

1045-1063

Letters to Hester Sassoon, and other Gatty family documents.
19 items; paper.

1910–1973

1064-1094

Financial and miscellaneous documents.
31 items; paper.

1875–1960