| Description | A handwritten letter to Lydia Jackson, from George Orwell, writing from Hairmyres Hospital, East Kilbride, mainly about his ill health and treatment. He discusses Barnhill, and the development of his infant son Richard, although he has not seen him for months. He also describes tinkering with a novel he hopes to publish soon, acquiring a copy of 'The Possessed', and hopes to meet up with Lydia. (2ff) |