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Crook/D/D1/2/60
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14 Feb 1997

Confirms to Crook that he was aware of the death of Abdus Salam. Mentions that his bronchitis is showing signs of improvement with the arrival of the warmer weather.

Crook/D/D1/2/67
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19 Dec 1997

In view of the lack of a positive response from the British Library, Close advises Crook 'not to bother about them'. He requests confirmation that his books have been placed in the C.U.L. and the Bodleian. He mentions that his bronchitis varies in intensity, but even at best it would not allow him a visit to England.

Crook/D/D1/2/70
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13 Oct 1998

Confirms the acknowledgement of receipt of his books by the C.U.L. Notes that the restrictions on his mobility make him feel bored on occasion.

Crook/D/D1/2/71
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2 Dec 1998

Asks Crook how to proceed in view of a suggestion by the Greek ambassador that 'A Pathan Company' be re-published in Greece.

Crook/D/D1/2/20
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9 Oct 1992

Note to Crook thanking him for writing to Routledge.

Crook/D/D1/2/26
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26 Nov 1992

Letter to Crook outlining why he thinks his book may be viewed by publishers as 'unsellable'.

Crook/D/D1/2/31
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12 Feb 1993

Thanks Crook for a 'cutting' about Wavell. Indicates his irritation about the 'Australian comments'.

Crook/D/D1/2/34
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6 Mar 1993

Michael Close suggests to Crook that potential publishers might capitalise on his presentation of 'Wavell the hero' as a tonic to the low morale of the British people.

Crook/D/D1/2/40
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12 Sep 1993

Informs Crook of a publication 'Wavell in the Middle East 1939 - 1941' by Harold Raugh. Since it was published by Brassey's, Close is sceptical about his own manuscript being taken up by this same publisher.

Crook/D/D1/2/50
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14 Oct 1994