Manuscript letter dated 25 May 1943 Manuscript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], discussing several matters, including the day she recently spent with 'Tod'; 'Tommy's' [Frederick Browning] visit and his new position as advisor to 'Alexander'; deaths caused by war, including Air Marshall Nigel Norman; her plans to visit Menabilly being disrupted by the owner, Doctor Rashleigh; a new play to be presented in London in the summer [presumably 'The Years Between']; the competition taking place over the film rights for 'Hungry Hill'; and advice to 'Tod' on future employment. 25 May 1943