Excellent archive of six letters to Abigail Eliot Smith, most signed “Tom.” Consisting of one ALS, four TLSs, and a Christmas card, dated from 1936–1940, with most being from 1936. The ALS, in part: “Do let me know as soon as you…arrive in London. I am looking forward to seeing you.” The most interesting TLS, signed “Tom S.,” dated 1940, in part: “I was pleased by your mentioning my play: I want to try soon to write a better one (having it performed, I am very conscious of its theatrical defects) but in these times it is difficult to start any long piece of work…Besides, this is a war which is very difficult to settle down to, not having any idea how long it will last, or what form it will take, or where.” The three other TLSs concern arranging family visits, such as lunches or dinners. Last is a Christmas card from 1936, signed inside, “from Tom (S.) Eliot.” Also includes a TLS by Henry Ware Eliot. In overall fine condition. Accompanied by all original mailing envelopes, two of which are addressed in Eliot’s hand.
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