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- 25 Nov. 1924 (Creation)
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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