- Kendon/Box 9/12/7
- Item
- 18 January 1949 (Undated but envelope postmarked.)
Gives news of Christmas festivities.
Gives news of Christmas festivities.
Asks for letter to passed on to Uncle Will. Asks if MK has seen 'The Countryman at Work' by Massingham.
Writes a humourous poem concerning a boat trip. Is Tearing up a cheque HG has sent and entreats HG to 'have a jolly good time' (on a holiday?).
Humourously describes Sark, where HG has been on holiday. Gives news that he is engaged to Celia and apologises for not letting HG know sooner. Describes his and Celia's recent holiday in Arundel. Gives a brief resume of Celia's background. Notes that he has a book of verse being published in the near future and gives news of his failure to find a job.
Autograph letter, signed (draft) to ?
Writes a reference for Ruth Berger, a German Jew who has been living with FSHK's family. Recommends her as of good character. Gives an outline of her stay in England.
Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar
Autograph letter, signed (draft), to ?
Has enjoyed reading the diary of the recipient. Muses on the current state of reality.
Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar
Autograph letter, signed (draft), to 'Dear Mary' (Sarah Campion) from Harston
Critically discusses the book 'Father' by Sarah Campion, a memoir of George Gordon Coulton (1858-1947).
Autograph letter, signed (possibly a draft), to Sarah Campion from Harston
Sends congratulations on the news of pregnancy. Discusses a book by the recipient and notes that he enjoyed it, though with some criticisms. Believes that a break from writing is good for an artist.
Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft) to Wiedling (Head of Leitz office in London)
Discusses the wrongs of the current situation, and emphasizes the fact that it is between those in authority.
Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar
Autograph letter, signed (probably a draft), to D. H. Kendon (FSHK's brother)
Discusses the political and social situation.
Kendon, Frank Samuel Herbert (1893-1959) poet and scholar