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Manuscript letter in Major Alfred Wood's handwriting. 
Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere; Dear Sparkes; I fear that we cannot manage a match..."
Manuscript letter in Major Alfred Wood's handwriting. 

Undershaw, Hindhead, Haslemere; Dear Sparkes; I fear that we cannot manage a match..."

DateMay 2, 1905
Names
FormatManuscript
Notes
Letter dictated by Doyle to his secretary, Major Alfred Wood, whose initial "W" follows the signature. The author cancels a match, probably cricket, for this year.
GeographyCountryUnited Kingdom
England
Medium
Correspondence
Language
CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131055095152D
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