Letter from RD to his brother John, relating to the death of [John] Birkby [RD's former teacher at Manchester Central High School]; he is sending his brother various cuttings and documents relating to Birkby, including an appreciation written by RD himself which was published in the Guardian (none of these enclosures are included here). He also reports that he is due to start rehearsing [Murder in the cathedral] on 2 March.
Dated at: 23 Three Kings Yard. Typescript with autograph.