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Title: Manuscript letter from J.H. Taylor to Louis T. Stanley Author: Taylor, John Henry Place: Northam Publisher: Date: 1949 Description: Manuscript letter written on J.H. Taylor's stationary card, his Windmill Lane address printed at the top above the letter, and dated 5/9/49. Verso of letter is photograph image of Taylor putting on the 9th green in the final round of the 1913 Open Championship, as he was the Open champion that year with a winning score of 304. Letter reads: “Dear Mr. Stanley, Your letter relieved my mind considerably as I feared that the manuscript had gone astray in the Post. I am also glad to know that it is suitable. When speaking on the Phone I did not understand to what Publication you referred. Doubtless you will send me a copy when available. I am not too optimistic of our chance at Ganton as our fellows seem to crack up when meeting the Americans. Our Walker Cup defeat was catastrophic in its immensity & cannot logically be explained. You will recognize the venue in which this photograph was taken. I am thinking you may like it. Kind regards, JH Taylor.” This letter was written to prolific writer and publisher Louis T. Stanley. In the letter, Taylor refers to the upcoming Ryder Cup to be held at Ganton (which the US won). Written the same year that Taylor was given honorary membership in the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. Lot Amendments Condition: A few tiny spots of yellowing to manuscripts side; near fine. Item number: 201327