Box 1

3 Feb 1951. "Dearest Zosia, It was lovely to hear from you...incidentally, my next address from the 8th on is Hotel John [Ringling], Sarasota, Fla...." Handwritten and signed letter, 1s.

27 Mar 1951. "Dearest Zosia, I hated leaving New York when you were ill. I hope you are being very careful...." Handwritten and signed letter, 2s.

23 Sept 1951. "Dearest Zosia, You were an angel to write to me about [Lou C---]. He was [shamefully ---] over his ballet ["T---"]: which was very good...." Handwritten and signed letter, 2s.

24 Oct 1951. "Dearest Zosia, I owe you a letter to thank you for your delightful letter and enclosure about Vincent...." Handwritten and signed letter, 1s.

6 Dec 1951. "Dearest Zosia, Your letter [followed me on] here, and [only] reached me two days ago. I was miserable to hear of your [long] illness...." Handwritten and signed letter, 1s.

The writings consist of typed drafts of 2 poems. The correspondence consists of handwritten and typed letters and postcards between Osbert Sitwell and his friends, family, colleagues, and others, (including Zosia Kochanski and Sacheverell Sitwell); the correspondence dates from 1937-1959. The miscellaneous material consists of an invitation to The Book and Play Luncheon, the guest of honor being Ford Madox Ford.

20 Feb 1952. "Dearest Zosia, How good and kind of you to write to me about the King...." Handwritten and signed letter, 1s.

28 Mar 1957. "Dearest Zosia, I did so greatly enjoy your letter: it was sweet of you to write and give me [news]...." Handwritten and signed letter, 2s.

3 Jul 1952. "Dearest Zosia, Will you forgive a typewritten letter, but I am longing to write to you and therefore am dictating a letter: which means a longer letter...." Typed letter with handwritten note, 1s.

9 Nov 1952. "Dearest Zosia, Thank you for your sweet letter. I long to see you again, and look forward to it so greatly...." Handwritten and signed letter, 2s.