Pièce 27 - Letter from C. H. Herford to R. B. McKerrow

5 Parkfield Road, Didsbury, Manchester.—Declines to contribute to the Review at present. Thanks him for his kind words about the edition of Jonson.

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5 Parkfield rd. | Didsbury | Manchester.
25 Nov. ’24.

Dear Dr. McKerrow,

I am extremely sorry to disappoint you, & in particular to have to refuse a request so gratifying & so kind. But I have nothing that I could offer you of the kind you suggest, & I have for some months been in a state of health which permits one to do what has to be done but precludes the elasticity necessary for new enterprise. I can only say that I will bear your wishes—& also the apparent set of English studies just now towards the Elizabethans, in mind.

Thank you for your kind words about our Jonson. I hope it may prove to have been worth waiting for. As regards Simpson’s share in it I may say without reserve & with full assurance, that it will be an event.

Your program of the first number of the Review is very attractive & promising.
Yours vy truly

C H Herford