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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Golden Cross Hotel, Charing Cross, W. C. "My dear Smith; I am coming to the conclusion that Newnes can't help us."
Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Golden Cross Hotel, Charing Cross, W. C. "My dear Smith; I am coming to the conclusion that Newnes can't help us."

DateDecember 12, 1901
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  • Golden Cross Hotel, Charing Cross, W. C. "My dear Smith; I am coming to the conclusion that Newnes can't help us."
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Arthur Conan Doyle letter to Smith regarding the pamphlet "The War in South Africa". Possibly this note was sent to "Smith" of Smith Elder & Co., regarding the pamphlet "The war in South Africa".
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      ProvenancePurchased from; Peter Stern.
      CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Call Number / Accession Number37131055101646-D
      Dewey823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 4 NO. 5
      GeographyCountryEnglandUnited Kingdom
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      GeographyCity, town, twpLondon (England)
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