Manuscript letter dated 18 October 1939 Manuscript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], sent from Kent, discussing several matters, including her activities at a first aid post, where she provides gas masks and deals with gassed casualties; 'Tommy's' [Frederick Browning] position as Brigadier; military intelligence about the British, French and German armies; her thoughts on the war; thoughts on the importance of religion and the human condition; and a reference to Solomon Eagles. 18 Oct 1939