Search

Includes ink drawing entitled: "All I really remember of our dinner last night at the 'Gourmet'!" (reproduced in Dear Mercia, p. 86).

Concerns the previous letter Nash sent to Oakley.

Nash apologizes for his behavior when last they met. Nash wishes he and Oakley could have fallen in love with each other rather than with people who don't love them back.

Nash explains that he is innocent and did not mean to offend Oakley.

Reminisces about Wings and consoles Oakley about her "heart-ache."

Written from Iver Heath. Nash has been busy and completed three landscapes. He hopes that Oakley will pose for another picture. He also discusses potential art sales. Includes ink drawing of a reclining woman (reproduced in Dear Mercia, p. 81). People mentioned: Nash's uncle, Nugent Monck (producer of the Norwich Players), Gordon Bottomley, John Nash, and Aunt Jane.

Written from Iver Heath. Discusses various matters. Nash has been unlucky in love, writing that he "broke his dream" because he has "been in love with an idea." Includes envelope with drawing of "Aunt Sam?". People mentioned: Lavengro (Rupert Lee) and an unnamed girl.

Written from Iver Heath. Nash urges Oakley to visit Chelsea. Quotes several poems and includes an ink drawing (reproduced in Dear Mercia, page 60). People mentioned: Wilkie (Ivan Wilkinson Brooks).

Written from Iver Heath. Nash and Wilkie have resolved their dispute and Nash is going to display his drawings in a London gallery. Nash now thinks he will visit Paris after all. Includes ink drawing of a woman with an umbrella and a bus with an ad for "Paul's Pictures" (reproduced in Dear Mercia, p. 80). People mentioned: Ivan Wilkinson Brooks and Sir W.B. Richmond.

Written from Iver Heath. Nash thanks Oakley for her letter and apologizes for being unable to send a longer reply. Nash is in love. Includes envelope. People mentioned: Margaret Odeh (Nash's future wife), Oakley's mother.