Moore, Doris Langley to Iris Philips, 1931-04-13

Transcribed copy of the original letter.

"Dear Madam, I have the honour to inform you that I have signed an Agreement with Messrs. Ernest Benn, Ltd., to write a biography of "E. Nesbit", a task in which I sincerely hope that I shall have the invaluable help which it will be in your power to give me. I have long felt that while those who were near and dear to this brilliant and delightful writer are still accessible, and while facts about her work and personality remain comparatively easy to collect, it is imperative that her life should be written..."