CROMPTON, Richmal (1899-1969). Author.
Autograph Letter Signed to Arthur Martin, 2 pages 8vo with envelope (a few drops of ?coffee at the top), Chislehurst, 23 November 1965. Remarking on the varied life Martin had led, expressing gratitude that William had helped him 'over the rough patches', and wishing him well in the peaceful county of Norfolk.

'... Letters like yours encourage me to continue writing the stories, though some times I am hard put to it to find fresh adventures for the boy! ...'

William appeared in thirty-eight titles, written up to the year of Richmal Crompton's death in 1969.
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