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Description of original facsimile: A half-page type written letter on Jonathan Cape stationary with two holes punched in the top; the letter appears to have been folded in fourths.

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  • Photographed by Pamela L. Caughie
  • Images prepared by Matthew Gallagher
  • Transcription completed by Pamela L. Caughie
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Transcription

[Facsimile Image]

14th April, 1932.

C.A. Bang Esq.,

Prestwood.

Great Missenden.

(01) Dear SirC. A. Bang (historical), unidentified,

(02) After carefully considering FROM MAN TO WOMAN we must regretfully return the typescript to you as we do not think it would attract a sufficiently large public to justify our making you an offer of publication.

(03) Yours faithfully,

N. Templeton MacanMacan (historical), N. Templeton Macan, a publisher with Jonathan Cape Limited

JONATHAN CAPE LIMITED