Letter to A.E. Housman

[Dani1923]

Barrie’s letter to famous poet A.E. Housman after the only time these men met, and Housman’s humorous response.

From “Letters of J.M. Barrie”

1922. Month and day unknown.

Dear Professor Houseman
I am sorry about last night, when I sat next to you and did not say a word. You must have thought I was very rude man: I am really a very shy man.
Sincerely yours, J.M. Barrie

Dear Sir James Barrie
I am sorry about last night, when I sat next to you and did not say a word. You must have thought I was very rude man; I am really a very shy man.
Sincerely yours, A.E. Housman

P.S. And now you’ve made it worse for you have spelt my name wrong.

[Brutus]

Hi Dani. Thanks for transcribing the letters between JMB and Housman - very funny! Also thanks for the other letters, all fascinating and a great contribution to this site.

[Dani1923]

No problem Brutus! 😀