Item 26 - ALS from H.E. Bates to Con, addressed to Mrs J. Sharman, 93 Rushton Road, Rothwell, Northants.

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Bates/Box 1/1/26

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GB 275 Bates/Box 1/1/26

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ALS from H.E. Bates to Con, addressed to Mrs J. Sharman, 93 Rushton Road, Rothwell, Northants.

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  • 1970 (Creation)

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2 p. + envelope

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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.

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