16 APRIL 1954, Page 16

HILAIRE BELLOC SIR,—The literary executors of the late Flilaire Belloc

have entrusted to me the task of writing his biography. I shall accordingly be grateful for any letters which his friends and acquaintances may be kind enough to let me see, whether for possible publication or for information.

All correspondence will be promptly re- turned and acknowledgement will of course be made of such material as it may seerfl desirable, with the sender's permission, to use.

Letters should be addressed to me at the publishers, Hollis & Carter, Ltd., 25, Ashley Place, London, S.W.1.—Yours faithfully, ROBERT SPEA1GHT