| Description | Seven letters from W. G. Richards to Leonard Elmhirst, 26th Sept 1925-18th March 1926 (six at front and one stuck in the back);3 notes from John Benson (one loose in the front re Benson family and two stuck in the book); 1 letter from Mrs. Anita Newcomb M. Lee M.D. Fellow, A.A.A.J. dated 30th August 1923 from Woods Hole, Mass. USA re conversation at Proffessor Mavor's house re desent from King Edward III. Leonard noted in the front of the book-'This book was written by W.G. Richards between 1925-1926 at my request. It was seen and commented on by John Benson once of the Dartington Hall School staff. Charles Cutts Elmhirst whose mother was my father's first cousin (see letter). Edward Elmhirst nee Elmhirst-Benson [Edward Mans Elmhirst on the family tree] see page 64 for his own bastard descent in his own beautiful hand. Also 'Residences' and extract from "The Spicers of Devon" Pages 10-1, author? which was privately printed. |