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This letter was written by [[Arthur Conan Doyle]] in 1909 (exact date not known) from Windlesham, Crowborough to Miss [[Mary Jakeman]]. 

[[Mary Jakeman|Mary]] was [[Jean Eizabeth Leckie|Jean Conan Doyle]]'s maid, which remained with the family until 1932, traveling with them to North America and Australia.


== Letter ==

Miss Mary Jakeman

I am writing for Lady Conan Doyle whose confinement was yesterday.

I think that you will probably suit the situation very well. If you could come down on Monday I would pay your expenses and you could see Lady Doyle or her mother, returning in the afternoon.

A train leaves Victoria for <u>Groombridge</u> at 9.10. If you could get that I would send the motor to meet it at Groombridge at 10.40. Send me a card if that will suit you.

The wages begin at £26. The servants find their own beer or wine.

Yours truly

Arthur Conan Doyle
























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