Three items comprising a letter, poem and short essay,
1940 May 30.
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| Summary: | Item 1 Reynolds writes to Freyer, enclosing what he describes as 'two last splashes of gaiety before we all get bombed to hell, or whatever is going to come to us'. He mentions that the New Statesman refused his essay on casuistical verse, and says it ought rightly be dedicated to Freyer himself. He mentions that his wife, Ethel, will go to Connemara in the summer, but he 'must scrape a living'. He gives his good wishes to 'dear, beautiful Bridie'. Item 2 Autograph fair copy of a poem entitled 'Lines written in a Fleet Street pub' and signed 'R.R.'. Item 3 A two-page typescript document,signed, entitled 'Casuistical Verse'. Reynolds signed the end and added his address '53 Cleveland Square London W.2.'. |
| In collection: | Michael Freyer poetry collection |
| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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| Notes: | The letter is addressed 'Dear Major'. The recipient is, most likely, Major Dermot Freyer. There are several amendments in black ink to the typescript item. Physical description: 3 items (4 sheets). more |
| Arrangement: | Item |
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Three items comprising a letter, poem and short essay,
1940 May 30.
| In Collection: | Michael Freyer poetry collection |
|---|---|
| Description: | Item 1 Reynolds writes to Freyer, enclosing what he describes as 'two last splashes of gaiety before we all get bombed to hell, or whatever is going to come to us'. He mentions that the New Statesman refused his essay on casuistical verse, and says it ought rightly be dedicated to Freyer himself. He mentions that his wife, Ethel, will go to Connemara in the summer, but he 'must scrape a living'. He gives his good wishes to 'dear, beautiful Bridie'. Item 2 Autograph fair copy of a poem entitled 'Lines written in a Fleet Street pub' and signed 'R.R.'. Item 3 A two-page typescript document,signed, entitled 'Casuistical Verse'. Reynolds signed the end and added his address '53 Cleveland Square London W.2.'. |
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| Language: | English |
| Extent: | 3 items (4 sheets). |
| Format: | Manuscript |
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MS 49,754/47
(Manuscripts Reading Room) |
| Rights: | Reproduction rights owned by the National Library of Ireland. |