Evelyn Waugh Autograph Letter Signed.

Autograph letter signed by Evelyn Waugh declining a speaking engagement. Octavo, one page on Easton Court Hotel letterhead. The letter reads in full, "Oct. 15th Dear Sir, My thanks for your letter of yesterday. I notice that the promise given to any writer's books in your exhibition depends on his publisher's arrangements of their stall,...of whether he makes a speech or not; also that the special publicity devoted to the speakers has to be divided among thirty four. It seems to me that in the circumstances only someone fanatically devoted to public speaking could reasonably be expected to accept. I dislike it very much and only attempt it for charity or clear personal gain. I hope the exhibition is a great success & that your thirty four orators have their audience spell bound - but please excuse me from competing with them. Yours thankfully, Evelyn Waugh." In fine condition.