Identity area
Reference code
Bates/Box 1/1/26
Unique identifier
GB 275 Bates/Box 1/1/26
Title
ALS from H.E. Bates to Con, addressed to Mrs J. Sharman, 93 Rushton Road, Rothwell, Northants.
Date(s)
- 1970 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
2 p. + envelope
Context area
Name of creator
(1905-1974)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Thanks her for her letter. Tells her that the art of fiction consists of telling lies, whereas in autobiography one tells the truth as one remembers it. Refers to the ending of their 'beautiful young friendship' and that it was never his intention to hurt her. His portrait of her was done out of affection. Con will not appear in the second part of his autobiography, but he will still send her a copy.