Up for sale is a fantastic personal letter from British biographer, editor, and literary critic, C.R. Cammell.

Ap. 12 ’60

Rear Admiral’s Office, Peterhead

Dear Blumenfeld,

I am consumed with anxiety over the life of my friend Charles Tindal, as the kind of tumor his operation disclosed is surely one of the kind of [cancerous?] condition of the spine. Though I am in close touch with Tindal’s wife, we have had no message from Charles himself by written hand or eye. Can you enlighten me? If he does die by God I hope those who are responsible will be dragged into the light of day as possible slanderers – and I will not hesitate in applying troops!

Yours ever,

[Signed] C. R. Cammell

Charles Richard Cammell (1875–1962) was a British biographer, editor, and literary critic. He is best known for works on spiritualism and historical figures like Aleister Crowley and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Charles Tindal Gatty was a British antiquary, musician, author, and lecturer. He served as the curator of the Mayer Museum in Liverpool and was known for his contributions to the study of antiquities and music. Gatty was also involved in the Catholic revival in England and was a convert to Catholicism. He authored several works, including “Mary Davies and the Manor of Ebury.”

Ralph David Blumenfeld was an American-born British journalist and editor. He served as the editor of the London Daily Express and was known for his influence on British journalism in the early 20th century. Blumenfeld was a prominent figure in the media industry during his time.