Nevinson, Henry to Edith Nesbit, May 27

Transcribed copy of the original letter.

"Dear Madam, My only excuse for my delay in asnwering[sic] your very generous letter is that I have been away on duty in barracks, too busy even to open my letters until yesterday. I cannot say how pleased and encouraged I am by what you write of my little book. Such praise from an authoress and poetess of your reputation and position in literature is as welcome as unexpected..."