15 FEBRUARY 2003, Page 29

Wanted: Oakeshottiana

From Dr Robert Grant Sir: As the official biographer of the philosopher Michael Oakeshott (1901-90), I should be most grateful for any information or reminiscences your readers may care to supply, especially concerning his early life.

Robert Grant

English Literature Department, Glasgow University, Glasgow G12 8QQ R.Grant@englitarts.gla.acuk

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