| Description | Correspondence from Admiral Ernie (sic) Erle Drax [Admiral the Hon. Sir Reginald Aylmer Ranfurly Plunkett-Ernle-Erle-Drax, born 1880 and died 1967, British admiral].
1/ Transcript of a letter from Admiral Ernie Erle Drax of Charorough Park, Wareham, Dorset, dated 28th October 1950. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Mr Coward'. He is impressed by 'Cavalcade' and hopes Noel will write a sequel to it. Offers some suggestions on topics to write about.
2/ Transcript of a letter from Noel Coward, dated 9th November 1950. Letter is addressed to 'Dear Admiral Ernie Erle Drax'. Thanks him for the suggestions and tells him that he cannot choose the subject or theme of the play he will write as the idea comes into his mind of its own volition. |