24 SEPTEMBER 1927, Page 19

AN AMERICAN TRIBUTE TO MR. STRACHEY [To the Editor of

the SPECTATOR.]

SIR,—MY sorrow over the death of Mr. Strachey is deep. To me, as to most Americans who had the privilege of knowing him, he made a noble and most persuasive appeal. This appeal was addressed to both mind and heart.

It was the appeal of fullness, of life. He knew, for he was a man of books and of experiences. He felt—his appreciations were broad and deep and high. He also did ; for the resources of action were his. His whole character—like his service— was. rich, pure, great.

Pardon this little note, but I do want his family and his associates to know that I, his friend and debtor, sorrow with them.—I am, Sir, &c.,