![CHURCHILL, Winston S. Autograph letter signed to Sir George Allen, Cape Town, 30 October [1899], apologising that he was 'packed off to S. Africa in such a hurry to chronicle the war' that he was not able to notify Allen that he will be unable to write a promised series of articles until the following March or April, adding rather carelessly 'Whether you care to wait so long rests with you to decide', 2 pages, 8vo.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2011/CSK/2011_CSK_03013_0267_000(churchill_winston_s_autograph_letter_signed_to_sir_george_allen_cape_t120755).jpg?w=1)
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CHURCHILL, Winston S. Autograph letter signed to Sir George Allen, Cape Town, 30 October [1899], apologising that he was 'packed off to S. Africa in such a hurry to chronicle the war' that he was not able to notify Allen that he will be unable to write a promised series of articles until the following March or April, adding rather carelessly 'Whether you care to wait so long rests with you to decide', 2 pages, 8vo.
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