Page 2 of 2. Handwritten letter to Sam Henry. Congratulates Sam on his ‘magnificent’ article in ‘The Telegraph’. Gives it praise and has been received… – scan099d

Page 2 of 2. Handwritten letter to Sam Henry. Congratulates Sam on his ‘magnificent’ article in ‘The Telegraph’. Gives it praise and has been received… – scan099d

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Page 2 of 2. Handwritten letter to Sam Henry. Congratulates Sam on his 'magnificent' article in 'The Telegraph'. Gives it praise and has been received well. Writes of his father being a 'successful leader'. Glad Sam was able to develop the 'Washington Arms' in 'old glory'. Refers to the poet Virgil and his 'Aeneid' which begins with 'Arma Virumque Cano'. Mentions the Library of Congress and Sam's contact with then re 'The Star Spangled Banner'. Discusses getting a 'truer' portrait of his father. Asks if Sam has heard from Major Vaughan and if he is aware of the link between the Buchanans of Edenfel and a President of America. Mentions Mollie Buchanan is a sister of Mrs Hammond-Smith and is Junior Commander of the A.I.S. at Omagh. Sam to let him know how the 'matter' works out on 'this side of the Atlantic' and in America. Mentions a connections of the Washingtons and Churchills in the 'Illustrated London news'. Mentions Sir Basil Brooke.

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