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Item 1. Letter 1, “We have been meaning to come over but were delayed till now...” October 26, 1943
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
2. Letter 2, “Ever so many good wishes & congratulations to all three.” November 10, 1943
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
3. Letter 3, “I am returning the last 2 pages which were left out by mistake.” November 25, 1944
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
4. Letter 4, “No word from you: do tell us how things are going.” March 28, 1945
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
5. Letter 5, “I hope your father is at Bective & not any worse.” May 28, 1945
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
6. Letter 6, “Thank you so much for writing. My mother died quietly one night...” June 18, 1945
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
7. Letter 7, “I did not write to you about your father, but you will know how sorry I was.” November 2, 1945
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
8. Letter 8, “Congratulations from us both, & you certainly have done a good deed...” December 20, 1945
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
9. Letter 9, “P. Swan, Smithstown, Dunshanyhlin is the owner of Brabazon's Farm...” January 13, 1946
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
10. Letter 10, “I am going to England for a fortnight...” May 5, 1946
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
11. Letter 11, “We ought to have sent these back long ago, but Dunsany was in bed with a bad cold...” October 2, 1946
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
12. Letter 12, “My son is having a quiet wedding on Oct. 8th...” October 2, 1947
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
13. Letter 13, “The only thing for you to do is to take a fortnight in London...” May 10, 1948
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
14. Letter 14, “I must tell you how very much I like your book.” October 5, 1948
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
15. Letter 15, “Here is Duats [?] Answer with many thanks...” February 17, 1949
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
16. Letter 16, “I was delighted to hear from you & particularly so as I know writing a letter...” January 24, 1950
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
17. Letter 17, “I loved your letter--all parts of it.” February 7, 1950
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
18. Letter 18, “I enjoyed your letter, though I am very sorry to hear you are ill...” November 15, 1951
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
19. Letter 19, “Many congratulations to you & William, & I join the welcome to the baby.” December 9, 1952
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
20. Letter 20, “Dunsany has just started for California...” March 6, 1953
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
21. Letter 21, “I am so glad you have just earned a trip to England...” April 19, 1953
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
22. Letter 22, “D got home a week ago after a happy but breathless 3 months...” June 24, 1953
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
23. Letter 23, “We arrive on Friday, Jan. 8th” January 5, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
24. Letter 24, “What a horrid thing to happen, though on these dangerous roads it is not entirely surprising...” February 5, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
25. Letter 25, “Your letter was full of interest; some distressing...” March 13, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
26. Letter 26, “It is a lovely story. I do like it, & I had forgotten the thorn myself.” April 17, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
27. Letter 27, “I was getting quite worried at not hearing from you...” August 27, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
28. Letter 28, “I have no doubt you are right to let the Abbey Farm for a time...” October 14, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
29. Letter 29, “I know it is a forlorn Christmas for you...” December 10, 1954
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
30. Letter 30, “It was a great joy to see you again...” January 18, 1955 (8)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
31. Letter 31, “It was lovely to see you at Dunsany again, even if only once.” February 5, 1955
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
32. Letter 32, “What news? What plans? Have you moved yet?” March 25, 1955
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
33. Letter 33, “Your card of Sep. 29 only arrived today.” October 8, 1955
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
34. Letter 34, “We have to go to Dunsany on Jan. 13th for a fortnight...” January 7, 1956
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
35. Letter 35, “We go to Dunsany on Monday, 14th, for about 12 days...” October 7, 1957
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
36. Letter 36, “Don't forget to come & see me when you come over.” February 4, 1958
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
37. Letter 37, (Postcard) “I only had your letter today, crossing mine to you. Telepathy.” February 7, 1958
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
38. Letter 38, (Postcard) “I shall be passing through London on Feb. 28 on my way to a great-niece's wedding...” February 18, 1958
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
39. Letter 39, (Postcard) “I expect to be at Dunsany for a fort-night from Ap. 13...” March 19, 1958
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
40. Letter 40, (Postcard) “I am going to Dunsany on April 12th so do come over when you can.” April 5, 1958
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
41. Letter 41, “I was very glad to hear from you. Sheila told me you were going to buy a house in Dublin...” January 30, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
42. Letter 42, (Postcard) “I expect to be at Dunsany from April 16th for 2 or 3 weeks...” March 26, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
43. Letter 43, (Postcard) “We try in vain to ring up Navan & do not know your Dublin address.” April 18, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
44. Letter 44, (Postcard) “Ever so many congratulations & I am sure you will have a wonderful time.” April 27, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
45. Letter 45, “I have all D's MSS either here or at Dunsany & I am sure he would like one to go to the National Library.” May 25, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
46. Letter 46, “Here is the book, & I am sure he would have been glad to give it.” June 4, 1959
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
47. Letter 47, “How glad I am to hear from you. And here is the book...” February 25, 1960
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
48. Letter 48, “I return home tomorrow but at the moment I am in a Sevenoaks Nursing Home...” September 29, 1960
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
49. Letter 49, “I propose to be at Dunsany Sep. 4th - 17th...” August 14, 1961
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
50. Letter 50, “What a lovely surprise. I was feeling discouraged by `The Late Lord Byron'...” August 17, 1961
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
51. Letter 51, (Postcard) “I expect to be at Dunsany April 18-27...” April 8, 1962
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
52. Letter 52, “You will be welcome to camp here either indoors or out...” May 29, 1962
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
53. Letter 53, “Greece, how lovely!” September 6, 1962
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
54. Letter 54, “An American friend sent me this unlikely notepaper...” April 14, 1966
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
55. Letter 55, “D has had a tiresome relapse of flu...” October 24, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
56. Letter 56, “I could not answer to the Charing Cross P.O., & wish you could have spared another night or two.” December 15, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
57. Letter 57, “I have been trying to ring you up...” March 10, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
58. Letter 58, “I meant to send one of these with the photographs I sent you...” January 16, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
59. Letter 59, (Postcard) “I would be most grateful for a lift to Dublin on Wednesday...” November 21, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
60. Letter 60, “Thank you again very much; it is a most absorbing book.” February 9, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
61. Letter 61, “That is very good. Randal's secretary, Mrs Baldwin, comes down on Friday...” January 11, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
62. Letter 62, “We arrived yesterday--a smooth crossing until we were almost arriving...” January 7, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
63. Letter 63, “We shall love to come on Tuesday.” September 27, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
64. Letter 64, “We went on hoping that you would come over again--” February 6, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
65. Letter 65, “With many grateful thanks, & regrets for keeping it so long.” N. D.
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
66. Letter 66, “You will have heard the news--the heart just stopped after an operation.” N. D.
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
67. Letter 67, “Your letter has just come: D has written at once to Elizabeth Pakenham...” March 15, (no year)
From: Lady Beatrice Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
68. Letter 68, “I send you some of the work of a new writer...” September 7, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Miss Pearn
69. Letter 69, “Thank you very much for sending me 3 more of your stories...” September 7, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
70. Letter 70, “Many thanks for your letter. But do write to me whenever you feel like it.” September 21, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
71. Letter 71, “Don't make your course of the short-story-writers too intensive.” October 3, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
72. Letter 72, “Would you like another of my novels?” October 8, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
73. Letter 73, “Thanks for your letter. I have read your story `At the Dance' more than once.” October 13, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
74. Letter 74, “I think your last story is the best you have written. I think it is perfect.” October 15, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
75. Letter 75, “Here is a page of a letter from Heinemann, or rather from Mr. Evans...” October 24, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
76. Letter 76, “Thank you for your letter. I quite understand about the 2 stories that you do not want to publish yet...” November 3, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
77. Letter 77, “Yes, I was very pleased on your account, when I heard about Good Housekeeping.” November 7, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
78. Letter 78, “Many thanks for your letter, & for the new story.” November 14, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
79. Letter 79, “I have just heard from the editor of the Atlantic Monthly...” November 24, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
80. Letter 80, “No, don't think of copying out the `Nun's Mother' for me...” November 28, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
81. Letter 81, “The enclosed letter about the dinner originated in a suggestion of mine...” December 3, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
82. Letter 82, “Many thanks for sending me your new story. I think `Lilacs' is a superb name for it.” December 8, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
83. Letter 83, “I am delighted to get another story from you.” December 19, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
84. Letter 84, “Thank you for sending me the Dublin Magazine, and my congratulations on having two poems in it.” December 28, 1939
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
85. Letter 85, “Many thanks for the bunch of stories.” January 5, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
86. Letter 86, “I have been looking at the tales again...” January 5, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
87. Letter 87, “I enclose your letter from the editor of the Atlantic Monthly.” January 9, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
88. Letter 88, “Would it be giving the boatman too much trouble to give me one more row tomorrow?” January 15, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mr. Lavin
89. Letter 89, “I was very sorry to hear your grandmother had died.” January 23, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
90. Letter 90, “I have been playing simultaneous chess, 6 games, and bumped into some very strong players...” January 31, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
91. Letter 91, “Do come to tea with us on Sunday.” February 2, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
92. Letter 92, “Have you ever thought of a name for your book?” February 5, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
93. Letter 93, “I am glad to hear you are working again.” February 11, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
94. Letter 94, “Very well. Come & pack the parcel yourself.” February 18, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
95. Letter 95, “I think the story is beautifully told...” February 25, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
96. Letter 96, “Do come over to tea tomorrow...” March 4, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
97. Letter 97, “There is some hope in the enclosed letter, though not so much as I should like.” March 7, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
98. Letter 98, “Here is the enclosure that was forgotten last time.” March 8, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
99. Letter 99, “When are you going to come to tea with us?” March 22, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
100. Letter 100, “I congratulate you on your success with the Atlantic.” April 11, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
101. Letter 101, “I am very glad to hear that you have ideas to work on...” May 6, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
102. Letter 102, “I am sorry I happened to miss you this afternoon.” May 16, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
103. Letter 103, “I am very glad my remarks to the other [?] pleased you.” July 2, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
104. Letter 104, “I like your tale very much; it is full of charm & observation.” July 6, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
105. Letter 105, “Many thanks for your letter.” August 15, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
106. Letter 106, “I am interested in everything you do...” October 2, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
107. Letter 107, “A line to wish your novel well, & to remind you to keep at it.” November 3, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
108. Letter 108, “How is the novel going?” November 19, 1940
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
109. Letter 109, “We arrived here on Jan. 7 & I have got your two letters...” January 25, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
110. Letter 110, “I have been out after the snipe again.” February 16, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
111. Letter 111, “This should be written in haste, so I dictate.” February 19, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
112. Letter 112, (Telegram) “Probable available writing.” February 20, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
113. Letter 113, “I got a bundle of letters yesterday, not having had any for a fortnight...” March 31, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
114. Letter 114, “Things warmed up in Greece, especially at night...” May 9, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
115. Letter 115, “We wander again...” June 17, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
116. Letter 116, “I enclose a few `everlastings' [a flower] from here.” July 29, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
117. Letter 117, “I've just got your letter of July 18...” September 22, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
118. Letter 118, “I am still keen to hear how the novel is getting on.” December 4, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
119. Letter 119, “Yesterday I got two letters from you written in October.” December 16, 1941
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
120. Letter 120, “I hope you will come over to tea on Saturday...” March 27, 1942
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
121. Letter 121, “I have much too much to write to you to do it with a pen, & I must dictate.” July 4, 1942
From: Lord Edward Dunsany (dictated)
To: Mary Lavin
122. Letter 122, “Hearty congratulations. I send you a wedding present, ...” September 21, 1942
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
123. Letter 123, “I was glad to have another story to read, ...” April 3, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
124. Letter 124, “I was delighted with your story. Many thanks for sending it.” April 22, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
125. Letter 125, “Have you seen these reviews?” June 30, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
126. Letter 126, “I did not neglect to write to you because I was not much interested in your stories, ...” November 13, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
127. Letter 127, “I am delighted to hear the good news about the novel.” December 7, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
128. Letter 128, “I was charmed with the story of The JoyRide while I was reading it.” December 9, 1943
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
129. Letter 129, “I dictate this because I have had to go to an oculist, & he has said dictate.” February 16, 1945
From: Lord Edward Dunsany (dictated)
To: Mary Lavin
130. Letter 130, “Your novel didn't arrive until after your letter.” October 5, 1948
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
131. Letter 131, “Let us know exactly when you are coming for certain, ...” September 15, 1950
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
132. Letter 132, “For goodness sake get that telephone put in very soon, ...” January 1, 1951
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
133. Letter 133, “I have often criticized tales of yours, and one good turn deserves another.” January 14, 1951
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
134. Letter 134, “I owe you a letter.” November 12, 1951
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
135. Letter 135, “Many thanks for your letter, the figures of which are interesting.” February 21, 1952
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
136. Letter 136, “There's a rumour that you don't exist, but that you and your tales were invented by me.” July 5, 1952
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
137. Letter 137, “Hearty good wishes from both of us to you and your heirs after you for ever.” August 20, 1952
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
138. Letter 138, “How nice it is to write to someone who can never reproach me, ...” December 12, 1952
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
139. Letter 139, “Congratulations on your villa in Brittany.” August 23, 1953
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
140. Letter 140, “I was glad to hear from you again.” November 21, 1953
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
141. Letter 141, “An American poet, Mrs. Littlefield Smith will be stranded in Ireland on June 11th.” April 5, 1954
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
142. Letter 142, “Do write & let me know how you are getting on, ...” August 19, 1954
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
143. Letter 143, “If you are really thinking of leaving Bective I am dreadfully sorry.” September 30, 1954
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
144. Letter 144, “You ask me if I am satisfied with Nussell;...” October 25, 1954
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
145. Letter 145, “This is to greet you at Christmas.” December 20, 1954
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
146. Letter 146, (Postcard) “How are you? I am going back to California in a few weeks.” January 29, 1955
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Miss Elizabeth Walsh
147. Letter 147, (Postcard) “This is a fine house in California, ...” January 29, 1955
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Miss Valentine Walsh
148. Letter 148, “I know nothing about lecturing in England, ...” April 13, 1956
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
149. Letter 149, “We are here. But we reach Paddington at 3:20 tomorrow, ...” May 28, 1956
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
150. Letter 150, “Try again next time. But come without telephoning as you can't find our number.” May 31, 1956
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
151. Letter 151, “Don't forget to come this time.” July 5, 1956
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
152. Letter 152, “We shall be here all September. Do come to stay.” August 11, 1956
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
153. Letter 153, “I've written to Lady Pakenham, telling her to look for you.” March 16, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
154. Letter 154, “Not a word from you for a long time.” July 29, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
155. Letter 155, “Yes, do come here in September for as long as you can.” August 12, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
156. Letter 156, “Your tales arrived this morning & I read one of them at once, `My Molly'.” August 22, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
157. Letter 157, “Here is the article I said I'd send you, & here are your 3 tales returned.” August 28, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
158. Letter 158, “Thank you for your letter. I am glad that you liked the article.” September 5, 1957
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
159. Letter 159, “I am returning you the copy of the Dublin Magazine with your story in it.” August 20, 1959
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
160. Letter 160, “Those are most interesting letters, ...” August 1, 1962
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
161. Letter 161, “Hearty congratulations to you both, ...” (includes Christmas card, clipping, and telegram all enclosed in a card) N. D. (1945)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
162. Letter 162, “A Boer girl, now living in Germany, has written some tales...” January 25, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
163. Letter 163, “A lot of letters were lost, so write again.” May 17, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
164. Letter 164, “A Nun's Mother, 7, 200...” N. D.
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
165. Letter 165, “Come to tea tomorrow, if that suits you.” September 7, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
166. Letter 166, “Congratulations on the Tate Black Memorial Prize.” February 21, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
167. Letter 167, “Glad you are still alive.” August 27, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
168. Letter 168, “Good, but not-so good as most of your tales.” June 4, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
169. Letter 169, “Here's the photograph.” July 21, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
170. Letter 170, “How are you? Are you dead or alive?” March 31, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
171. Letter 171, “How are you? Send me a letter, if still alive.” May 13, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
172. Letter 172, “How is the writing going?...” February 25, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
173. Letter 173, “I answer your letter within the month.” May 29, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
174. Letter 174, “I shall be glad to see the book, and to hear the news about the London publisher, ...” June 3, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
175. Letter 175, “I think you said you couldn't find the papers, ...” June 29, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
176. Letter 176, “I've just been listening to your Green Grave & The Black Grave.” February 22, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
177. Letter 177, “I was delighted to hear about the novel.” October 15, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
178. Letter 178, “I was very glad to hear from you again.” August 25, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
179. Letter 179, “I was very sorry indeed to hear of the death of your father.” October 1, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
180. Letter 180, “If still alive, will you send me your new tales...” November 14, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
181. Letter 181, “Many thanks for the tale. I liked it very much.” November 14, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
182. Letter 182, “Many thanks for the tale, which has just arrived.” November 20, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
183. Letter 183, “Many thanks for the tale, ...” June 4, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
184. Letter 184, “Thank you very much indeed for the book, ...” May 27, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
185. Letter 185, “That is great news.” June 15, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
186. Letter 186, “The enclosed cutting reminded me of an incident of the War of 1812.” March 17, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
187. Letter 187, “This is to introduce to you Mr. John Manda.” July 1, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
188. Letter 188, (Postcard) “We are back.” January 10, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
189. Letter 189, “We will gladly come to tea with you when we are in Dublin.” February 8, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
190. Letter 190, “Yes, the typing is a bit on the awful side.” March 16, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
191. Letter 191, “Yes, we liked Eudora Welty very much indeed.” September 10, (no year)
From: Lord Edward Dunsany
To: Mary Lavin
192. Letter 192, “I thank you for sending me the little sketch, ...” October 11, 1938
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
193. Letter 193, “I thank you for your note of April 28th.” May 16, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
194. Letter 194, “I regret my delay in thanking you for the MSS which you sent to me in June.” September 7, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
195. Letter 195, “Many thanks for the return of the MSS, ...” September 18, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
196. Letter 196, “Of course I am one of the editors of the Tower Press Booklets-...” October 9, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
197. Letter 197, “Many thanks for the MSS.” October 28, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
198. Letter 198, “Many thanks for your letter and for the permission to print your two poems...” November 3, 1939
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
199. Letter 199, “Many thanks for your letter of Jan. 18th, ...” February 6, 1940
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
200. Letter 200, “Many thanks for your note of May 17th, ...” May 30, 1940
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
201. Letter 201, “I really cannot understand why you should feel in any way perturbed by the memory of the letter...” June 25, 1940
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
202. Letter 202, “Of course I will read the collection of your stories, ...” November 8, 1940
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
203. Letter 203, “Many thanks for the MS `Lilacs'...” January 6, 1941
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
204. Letter 204, “I return, with many thanks, the copies of the College Magazine...” January 12, 1941
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
205. Letter 205, “I will be very glad to have a story from you for my July-August issue.” April 21, 1941
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
206. Letter 206, “Miss Gough has sent me your MSS and on re-reading them...” May 7, 1941
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
207. Letter 207, “(I must really have a little time in which to grow accustomed to the other name), ...” May 24, 1943
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
208. Letter 208, “I am in a difficulty, and I appeal to you for help.” August 10, 1943
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
209. Letter 209, “Thanks for your letter. I would certainly like to have a story from you...” October 6, 1943
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
210. Letter 210, “Many thanks for the review of `Food and Farming'.” October 20, 1943
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
211. Letter 211, “Many thanks for your letter. We were indeed sorry to hear that your father has been ill, ...” February 15, 1945
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
212. Letter 212, “We both show you our grateful thanks for the much appreciated gift of your book.” September 8, 1945
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
213. Letter 213, “Our best thanks for the very kind gift...” December 2, 1946
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
214. Letter 214, “I wish that I could be of some use in regard to Mr. Westrop, but I have never met him.” January 28, 1947
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
215. Letter 215, “Thanks for your letter, ...” April 18, 1947
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
216. Letter 216, “Thanks for your letter, ...” June 30, 1947
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
217. Letter 217, “Many thanks for your letter and for the Story, An Akoulina of the Irish Midlands, ...” March 28, 1954
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
218. Letter 218, “Please forgive my delay in writing to you.” May 16, 1954
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
219. Letter 219, “I am very sorry for my delay in writing, ...” January 13, 1955
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
220. Letter 220, “Thanks for your letter and for your kind invitation...” April 3, 1955
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
221. Letter 221, “Thanks for your letter of July 2nd...” July 21, 1955
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
222. Letter 222, “Many thanks for the return of the novel, ...” August 8, 1955
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
223. Letter 223, “Please forgive my delay in writing to you.” October 2, 1955
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
224. Letter 224, “Many thanks for your very kind gift...” March 9, 1956
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
225. Letter 225, “Many thanks for the story, Brigid, ...” N. D.
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
226. Letter 226, “Thanks for your letter. We have been hoping to get to Bective...” N. D.
From: Seumas O'Sullivan
To: Mary Lavin
227. Letter 227, “If you are doing nothing important tonight...” December 19, 1940
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
228. Letter 228, “We have just seen the announcement of the death of your dear father...” October 1, 1945
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
229. Letter 229, “We both feel we would like to wish you all a very happy New Year--” December 31, 1945
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
230. Letter 230, “We are so very pleased to hear the good news of the arrival of `Elizabeth'.” January 3, 1946
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
231. Letter 231, “We were very pleased to hear from you & look forward to seeing you both quite soon.” May 22, 1946
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
232. Letter 232, “Thank you very much for your very kind invitation.” June 22, 1946
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
233. Letter 233, (Postcard) “Very sorry we couldn't get down to you.” April 28, 1947
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
234. Letter 234, “So sorry I missed you on phone.” September 10, 1947
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
235. Letter 235, “I'm so very sorry to have to postpone our visit to you again.” September 18, 1947
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
236. Letter 236, (Postcard) “Thank you for card, but-no letter arrived here!” October 17, 1947
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
237. Letter 237, “The Fates & the elements seem determined to prevent our long postponed visit to you.” November 2, 1947
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
238. Letter 238, “Would you & Mr. Walsh come & have dinner with us on Wednesday next...” March 16, 1950
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
239. Letter 239, “Would you both come & have dinner with us next Saturday 14th?” July 6, 1951
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
240. Letter 240, “I was very glad to get your very kind letter.” June 19, 1958
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
241. Letter 241, “I meant to write to you long ago but Seumas has been very ill...” May 10, (no year)
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
242. Letter 242, “I was disappointed when I heard that you had called with that magnificent bunch of daffodils, ...” March 30, (no year)
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
243. Letter 243, “Thank you for your card.” May 31, (no year)
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
244. Letter 244, “We were very pleased to get your card this morning...” November 10, (no year)
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
245. Letter 245, “With many thanks. I think that these first notices are really remarkably good.” N. D.
From: Estella F. Starkey
To: Mary Lavin
246. Letter 246, “It was very kind of you to make me a present of your book `The Becker Wives'.” January 7, 1947
From: Jack B. Yeats
To: Mary Lavin
247. Letter 247, “I thank you very much for your letter and the pleasurable things you say in it.” August 17, 1948
From: Jack B. Yeats
To: Mary Lavin
248. Letter 248, “Thank you very much for sending me `Mary O'Grady'.” April 18, 1950
From: Jack B. Yeats
To: Mary Lavin
249. Letter 249, “Thank you again for sending me your book and thank you for writing `Mary O'Grady'.” November 9, 1950
From: Jack B. Yeats
To: Mary Lavin
250. Letter 250, “It is only now I hear of your great sorrow...” October 29, 1954
From: Jack B. Yeats
To: Mary Lavin
251. Typed Manuscript, (with handwritten note) “Preface” by Lord Edward Dunsany N. D. (1941)
Note: “I wrote these lines about a year ago, and someone will find them in a drawer, ...”
252. Signed Article, “8 Minutes on Meath, ” by Lord Edward Dunsany N. D.


Annotated Catalog and Bibliography for the Lavin Collection