Identity area
Reference code
Camb. Medieval History/Box 1-2/Box 1/4/2
Unique identifier
GB 275 Camb. Medieval History/Box 1-2/Box 1/4/2
Title
Autograph letter, signed, to J. R. Tanner from Edward Armstrong, Oxford
Date(s)
- 5 August 1922 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
4p Manuscript paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1911-1936)
Name of creator
(1534-)
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Apologises for delay in writing. Has become almost blind and is having glasses made but will still prove difficult to continue with writing. Also has much work to sort out due to his forthcoming retirement. Suggests that Dante, especially the bibliography, will be the most work and difficult with his eyesight. Suggests a colleagure, Mrs Ady, to continue this work. Includes note from Tanner? suggesting an extension in time.