2110-4-2-25

(1922)

[Letterhead] Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Sir Ernest Hodder Williams, CVC R. Peroy Hodder Williams A. Cecil Stoughton

Telegrams Expositor. Cent. London

Telephones City 3704-5-6-7

St. Paul's House Warwick Square London E.C.4

December 19

Dear Colonel Buchan

Sir Ernest tells me that he believes you would accept an advance copy of my regimental history. It seems a terrible impertinence, but I bow to his judgement, and rely upon the Christmas spirit for protection. It will certainly be a very great compliment if you will accept the book.

It ought to have been published last month but the wraps got held up after I left Canada to join the brothers here; so we are not publishing till mid-January and review copies will not go out till the Christmas season is clear. But will you please accept this personal copy now?

Yours sincerely

Ralph Hodder Williams

(1923)

[Letterhead] Hodder & Stoughton Ltd Sir Ernest Hodder Williams, CVC R. Peroy Hodder Williams A. Cecil Stoughton

Telegrams Expositor. Cent. London

Telephones City 3704-5-6-7

St. Paul's House Warwick Square London E.C.4

January 22

Dear Colonel Buchan

The British Weekly people have sent me a proof of your review of my book. I am now doubly indebted to you. Your letter - believe me a highly cherished possession - was all I could have hoped for myself. But I happen to know that Colonel Gault, to whom the book like the regiment owes it existence, cherished a particular desire for public commendation of the regimental history from your pen.

He will be as tremendously pleased as I am flattered. Thank you once again for your kindness.

Yours sincerely,

Ralph Hodder Williams