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Undershaw; Hindhead, Surrey; "My dear Mr. Frohman; You may have heard of my great sorrow. My wife passed away this week..."
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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Undershaw; Hindhead, Surrey; "My dear Mr. Frohman; You may have heard of my great sorrow. My wife passed away this week..."

DateJuly 1906
Names
FormatManuscript
Notes
Holograph (black ink), written on Undershaw, Hindhead, Surrey mourning stationery ; date of letter conjectured from Doyle's wife's death (July 4, 1906). Letter from Doyle to Charles Frohman, American theatrical producer and co-founder of the Theatrical Syndicate--discussing the questionable business practices of Doyle's theatrical agent in London, Addison Bright (of Madbury & Bright Agency). Letter headed by "Private & confidential."
Subject
    GeographyCountryEngland
    United Kingdom
    Medium
    Correspondence
    Language
      ProvenancePurchased in 2021 from Sumner & Stillman.
      CollectionArthur Conan Doyle Collection
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object Number37131181218009D
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