2110-2-13-33

21 Arlington St SW July 13. 15 Duchy of Lancaster Office, Lancaster Place, Strand, W. C.

Dear Mr. Buchan.

I am afraid that after all I must ask you to let me off writing a preface to the "River War". I have tried to think of something to say, but I find it quite impossible to turn my mind on past history at this time. I am sure you will understand this, I hope that my failure will not cause you inconvenience

Yours very sincerely Winston S. Churchill