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From Mr David Simpson Sin I Read John Major's Article

with interest, which I thought was an excellent analysis of recent Tory history, until our former PM felt it necessary to support his friend Ken Clarke, when his arguments pro......

Chesson's Powerful Pen

From Mr Alistair B. Cooke Sir: Frederick William Chesson (1833-88), whom Geoffrey Wheatcroft was unable to trace (Books. 11 August), was not 'the Tam Dalyell of his day'. He was......

How Armies Evolve

Front Captain R.W.J. Walker Sir: Your thoughtful leading article (25 August) about Nato's latest Balkan adventure raises points that should properly be addressed by politicians.......

A Love Of Lists

From Mr Roland Perry Sir: The cricket correspondent Christopher Martin-Jenkins demonstrated commendable piety and indignation in the Times (13 August) when he suggested that, in......

From Sir Philip Goodhart Sir: As Frank Johnson Has Pointed

out, compiling First XIs of the greatest cricketers has a compulsive fascination for many men. He also recalled our late friend, Colin Welch, arguing about the choice of a First......