Typed postcard signed to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Informs her that the first letter he wrote to Hugh Walpole about Mrs V. did not arrive, and asks her to send another statement of Mrs V's circumstances to Walpole. Mentions a good review in the Times of Lyn's book. Reports that it has sold a hundred copies before publication.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
TLS to Lyn Newman with autograph draft of reply on reverse
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Draws Lyn's attention to the blurb on her book "Ten Letter Writers" believing she has made an alteration to it. Suggests it is now left as it is, but mentions it in case it is an error she has not seen. Lyn's reply, drafted on the back, complains that she was never sent the blurb for correction. Expresses her displeasure and asks that the mistake be put right.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Thanks Lyn for her book. Continues the argument about Lyn's reasons for leaving the Hogarth Press. Contends with her statement that the Hogarth Press is not a money-making concern, boasting sales figures and famous authors published by the Press.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Expresses gratitude for Lyn's letter and her opinions of "Sowing". Mentions that he is about to read "Field with Geese". Invites her to come to lunch if she is ever at Eastbourne.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Invites her to lunch and offers to meet her train at Lewes.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Writes that he would like to read Lyn's book. Remarks that it is the kind of thing the Hogarth Press would have published had Lyn wanted it.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Professes to be shocked by Lyn's "complacent Christianity". Refers to their argument over Lyn's withdrawal from the Hogarth Press. Accuses Lyn of hypocrisy and avariciousness.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Qualifies his position on Christianity. Argues that publisher and writer do not have to agree with each others views to have a successful partnership, and gives Freud's relationship with the Hogarth Press as an example. Expresses his continued affection towards her despite thinking that she has acted wrongly. The postscript defends Laurens van der Post and Mrs Lindberg against Lyn's claims that he is bogus.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Photocopy of typescript letter to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
Concerning persmission to publish letters from Virginia Woolf.
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant
Photocopy of two autograph postcards signed to Lyn Newman
Part of Papers of Lyn Newman
The first postcard invites Lyn to tea. Apologises for not being able to attend Lyn's party. The second postcard informs Lyn that it will be "all right about travelling the Monologue."
Woolf, Leonard Sidney (1880-1969) editor, author and colonial civil servant