7 AUGUST 1936, Page 22

LORD DARLING

[To the Editor of THE SPECTATOR.] , SIR,—I am engaged upon the biography of the late Lord Darling. The book was authorised by Lord Darling in his lifetime, and, until the date of his death I was preparing it with his assistance ; I am now carrying on with the approval of his executors.

I should be very grateful if those who had letters from Lord Darling which would be of interest in the biography, would be so kind as to lend them to me. Every care will be taken of the letters, and after having copies made, k shall return the originals to their owners.—I am, Sir, your obedient