Advising his correspondent to obtain some Chinese or West Indian ginger, in a brief letter to Magda? Heinemann, signed E.P. and dated Torquay, 22 Jan. 1919

by E P., Eden Phillpotts

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Torquay, Devon, UK: 1919 . A brief note, on lined paper, approx. 60 words, apparently addressed to Magda Heinemann, a fellow writer and the ex-wife of one of Phillpotts' publishers William Heinemann. Phillpotts expresses relief that at last that pinch? of cream has come along! Accept it, & if you can get a pot of Chinese, or West Indian ginger to go with it, you will find a pleasant dish awaiting you! He also expresses hope they will be getting some dry weather soon as they have been

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