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This letter was written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] on 23 august 1914 from Windlesham, Crowborough, Sussex.<br />
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== Letter ==<br />
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Dear Sir<br />
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I think Wells' idea of the German commercial firms is excellent. They may very well contribute as firms not as individuals. I have written to two of them, Albert E. Stern of Stern Brothers, 6 Angel Court, EC, and Sir Adolph Tuck of Moorfields. I have given each of them your name and address so you may hear. When the slip is printed you might send specimens to them.<br />
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I don't like the 'rauberisch' <ref>Thieving</ref>. An understatement is always better than an overstatement. Also I think for the same reason that 'Gegen dieses Unrecht' <ref>Against this injustice</ref> is more impressive than the 'Raubritter th... and Tyrannei' <ref>Robber baron ... and Tyranny</ref>. I should leave out from 'Gegen' to 'Kommen' in that sentence. I am sure it is more effective.<br />
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You have been very generous in the matter.<br />
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Yours sincerely<br />
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A. Conan Doyle<br />
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