PRINT SOURCE: Thomas Raddall Fonds, Correspondence. From Thomas Raddall to John Buchan, 15 March 1938. MS-2-202 37.78.
Subject HeadingsIn response to a letter praising his writing from John Buchan, 1st Baron Tweedsmuir, Governor General of Canada and noted British author, T. H. Raddall expresses appreciation for the support, indicates that he strives for realism in his work, and offers to come thank Buchan in person when Buchan is on his next Maritime tour.
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Copy 15th March, 1938 Personal His Excellency The Governor General, Government House, Ottawa. Your Excellency, I cannot adequately express my pleasure in your letter and the very kind things you have said about my work. I strive for bones and blood in my tales because I hope to reflect in some measure the life and mood of our people -- and Nova Scotians are seldom nebulous. Living so far from places where these things are discussed I wonder often what sort of impression my tales create; my own impression is usually dissatisfaction with the workmanship. Consequently your interest is a most encouraging surprise. Praise from John Buchan1 is very high praise indeed. It would be a great honour and a pleasure to meet you on your next tour of the Maritimes. I live very quietly and simply with my wife and family in this little Nova Scotia town, rather out-of-the-way, but I have a car and the roads are excellent and some part of your route is sure to be within my reach. Perhaps you will let me know when and where I may have the privilege of expressing my thanks in person. |
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