12 MAY 1933, Page 17

THE MARRANOS [To the Editor of TII E SPECTATOR.] Sin,—While

thanking you for your kindly review of my History of the Marranos, may I venture to point out that they founded, not reinforced the community of Amsterdam ?

The point is of some little importance, as that city became the most important centre of Spanish and 'Portuguese culture Outside the Peninsula.—! am, Sir; &c.,

CECIL ROM.

Royal Societies Club, St. .Tames's Street, S.W.1.