3 AUGUST 2002, Page 28

Life of Basil

From Mr Anthony Howard

Sir: I have been asked by the literary executors of the late Cardinal Basil Hume to write his official biography. I would be most grateful if anyone possessing correspondence with him, or any material pertaining to his years at either Westminster or Arnpleforth, would let me see it. Any documentary material sent to me at the address below would be copied and immediately returned.

Anthony Howard 11 Campden House Court,

42 Gloucester Walk, London W8 4HU

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