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The letter is cc'd to Peter Shaffer and suggests that as Merrick has not moved to sign contracts and obtain the director and find an actor to play Mark he should confirm that he does not wish to move ahead with the production in New York.

Christopher Mann Ltd, 140 Park Lane, London W1Y 4BU - Recounts [David] Merrick's words as instructed by him on the street, that if Peter wants Merrick to produce his play ['The Battle of Shrivings'] he will 'under no circumstances' deal with Blackburn, as he is 'unethical and immoral'.

H. M. Tennent Ltd., Globe Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London, W.1. - Is sorry to report that the play ['The Battle of Shrivings'] is not going to transfer to the Strand; hopes Peter's talk with David Merrick went well, but thinks he'd be better off with a fresh group, but is willing to leave it until Peter decides what script he wants for an American production.