Manuscript letter dated 29 July 1945 Manuscript letter from Daphne du Maurier to 'Tod' [Maud Waddell], discussing several matters, including a recent funeral attended by 'Tod'; the completion of the novel 'The King's General', her opinion of it, and the book's likely delay in printing due to paper shortages; Angela Holliday' taking her to Lifton for a few days; a reference to the Conservative party [presumably in relation to the General Election]; her hopes for 'Tommy' [Frederick Browning] to return home soon and a reference to his time in Kandy; the flat at Menabilly and its suitability for 'Tod'; a reference to Johnson and his demobilisation, and ''Tommy''s' suggestion for him to be a manservant for her family; a mention of Joyce [possibly a member of her household staff] having a baby; and a description of 'Tod's' day-to-day activities, if she were to become governess. 29 Jul 1945