Wells, H. G. (Herbert George), 1866-1946

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Written by Wells's secretary on his behalf.

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"Dear Madam, I have to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 20th inst., to Mr H.G. Wells and to inform you that Mr Wells is abroad. He will probably return to London in two or three weeks time when your letter will be placed before him..."

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Transcribed copy of the original letter.

A typed note at the top indicates that this is from Wells, but his signature was probably torn off to give away to a fan or collector.

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Transcribed copy of the original letter.

Scope and Contents "Dear Lady, This fickle Heart is still distributed in palpitating portions among the inhabitants of Well Hall and Jane [Mrs. Wells] joins with me as ever in such regards. We want to get a lot out of you all when you come to Dymchurch. We want you all to come over in ones and twos and threes and be affecionate, first some of you and then others and play the pianola to and even it may be read at times. Who are coming and when? We have appointed one room with two beds in it for all September...

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Photocopy of the original letter.

A handwritten note on the first page indicates that this is a reference copy from Yale University Library.

Reverse photocopy (meaning that the page appears black, and the handwritten text white). Very difficult to read; impossible to transcribe.