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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 
Undershaw; Hindhead, Surrey; "My dear Mr. Frohman; You may have heard of my great sorrow. My wife passed away this week..."
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Manuscript letter in Arthur Conan Doyle's handwriting. 

Undershaw; Hindhead, Surrey; "My dear Mr. Frohman; You may have heard of my great sorrow. My wife passed away this week..."

DateJuly 1906
Notes
Holograph (black ink), written on Undershaw, Hindhead, Surrey mourning stationery ; date of letter conjectured from Doyle's wife's death (July 4, 1906). Letter from Doyle to Charles Frohman, American theatrical producer and co-founder of the Theatrical Syndicate--discussing the questionable business practices of Doyle's theatrical agent in London, Addison Bright (of Madbury & Bright Agency). Letter headed by "Private & confidential."
Language
ProvenancePurchased in 2021 from Sumner & Stillman.
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131181218009D
Dewey Number823.91 D598 D598.6 V. 7 NO. 10
Country:England