Correspondence with Sir William Watson

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 GDN/A/W25
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19 Mar 1917-7 Nov 1927
  • Physical Description
    • 6 pieces

Scope and Content

Correspondence with Sir (John) William Watson, (1858-1935), poet and literary critic, relating to discussion of payment for a poem by Watson published in the Manchester Guardian. Also included is a request by Watson for verification of the date of publication of the poem, 'The Man Who Saw', which is provided. There is also a complaint by Watson of unfriendliness towards him by the paper, accompanied by a piece of internal correspondence discussing the subject.