Manuscript letter dated 08 October [c 1940] Manuscript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], discussing several matters, including her stay in Cloud's Hill, Offley, where her children have joined her; the house being owned by Lord Lloyd and her reflections on him and his wife 'The Lady Blanche'; the movements of 'Tommy' [Frederick Browning] and his brigade; her pregnancy and preparations for the arrival of the baby; news of the family in Fowey, including Jeanne [du Maurier], 'Billy' [Sybil Beaumont], her mother [Muriel du Maurier] and 'Puff' [Angela du Maurier]; a tool shop on Baker Street; the war; and J. B. Priestley. 08 Oct [c 1940]