Latin Lover

Sir: Does Geoffrey Wheatcroft (Books, 9 October) dismiss the nuances of Latin gen- der as some ancient form of political cor- rectness? Or is his use of inter alias, while......

Interesting Offer

Sir: Concerning Miss Troughton's article (The smack of firm governesses', 9 Octo- ber), one is immediately appalled: Will this do? No, this will not do. The entire article is......

Polite Society

Sir: If Christopher Fildes finds himself in the happy position of being invited into a yurt (City and suburban, 9 October) I do urge him to observe two vital social conven-......

Sir: Your Correspondents About My Piece On The Torture...

should really get their facts right if they want to be taken seriously. Quite apart from the botched attempts to discredit the reporting (in a very mixed club, it's amazing that......

No Chance

Sir: Should Jeffrey Bernard expire before my Speccie subscription, would I be able to get a rebate? Janette M Brantley 52 Elmleigh, Midhurst, West Sussex......

Taken As Read

Sir: I suppose we can only gain from know- ing about the opinions and nrejudices of our Secretary of State for Education; and therefore you are to be commended for finding space......

Gore Blimey

Sir: Surely not the least of the many puz- zling aspects of Frederic Raphael's ram- bling and in all too many senses ad hominem review (Books, 9 October) of the latest......